thedailymirror--2020-02-14--Couple, 89 and 90, died in 'Romeo and Juliet' suicide pact after 50-year marriage

A pensioner couple died in a suicide pact after saying they `` wanted to walk through the pearly gates of heaven together '' , an inquest heard .
Geoffrey , 89 , and Ida Platt , 90 , took overdoses in their flat in Swinton , Lancs , last May .
The coroner conducting the hearing described the couple , married for 50 years , as a modern day Romeo and Juliet .
They had discussed and planned their suicide and had jointly made the decision to die before taking tablets , a Bolton inquest heard .
Ida died after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a widower after surviving the attempt and being found by a neighbour .
He recovered and returned to their empty flat before following through on his heartbreaking pact to Ida and taking his own life three months later .
The retired water board engineer was found hanged at home , having waited for his niece and main carer , Janet Jackson , to go on holiday to France .
He spoke to Janet and told her he loved her before taking his own life on July 26 , the court heard .
Mrs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who was `` intelligent , artistic and creative '' , was `` a perfect match '' for her uncle who was `` passionate and opinionated '' .
She said the couple had travelled the world despite Mr Platt 's struggles with PTSD after he was involved in a mining accident in New Zealand in his younger years which had left him hearing voices and suffering night terrors .
In recent years , Mrs Platt 's health had deteriorated , resulting in her having a pacemaker fitted and facing operations on her eyes .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and it was to keep Ida alive , '' said Ms Jackson .
`` He was trying to turn back the clock and make her well again . ''
The inquest heard that a neighbour had spotted the Platts ' front door open on the morning of Sunday , May 12 , and found the couple unresponsive .
They were taken to Salford Royal Hospital where Mrs Platt initially recovered well and was lucid enough to tell her niece she was angry she had n't died .
`` She was very calm but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said Mrs Jackson .
`` It was a deliberate decision she made and I have no reason not to believe her . ''
Mrs Platt 's condition then worsened and she died in the hospital on May 18 .
Mr Platt recovered and was determined to return home and also appear in court , where he was acting as a witness for a friend .
He was discharged on May 28 , despite his family and doctors trying to persuade him otherwise .
But coroner Rachel Syed said she was satisfied the right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did not meet the requirements for being sectioned .
The inquest heard Mr Platt 's care was then transferred to Salford Home Based Treatment Team , praised by Ms Syed for the help they gave the widower , whose condition and mood improved until he was interviewed by police officers in connection with his wife 's death .
`` Geoff was a very proud man but after going to give his statement it was as if he had a weight on his shoulders .
He was unshaven , would wear the same clothes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brandy . ''
said the treatment team 's Edward Murdoch .
On Friday , July 26 , Mr Platt asked Mr Murdoch and a visiting doctor to leave his flat and he was found hanged later that day by another member of staff , who had gone to his flat after concerns were raised about his mental health .
A serious incident review by Dr Martin Earl , a consultant psychiatrist for Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Trust , found it had been `` the correct decision '' to discharge Mr Platt and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and beyond '' with their care .
Recording a conclusion of suicide in both cases , Ms Syed described the couple as a `` modern-day Romeo and Juliet '' .
She added : `` I find the correct decisions were made and there were no missed opportunities .
This was a tragic set of circumstances in the truest sense of the word . ''
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Geoffrey, 89, and Ida Platt, 90, took overdoses of paracetamol in their flat after planning their suicide and jointly making the decision to die
Couple, 89 and 90, died in 'Romeo and Juliet' suicide pact after 50-year marriage
A pensioner couple died in a suicide pact after saying they "wanted to walk through the pearly gates of heaven together", an inquest heard.
Geoffrey, 89, and Ida Platt, 90, took overdoses in their flat in Swinton, Lancs, last May.
The coroner conducting the hearing described the couple, married for 50 years, as a modern day Romeo and Juliet.
They had discussed and planned their suicide and had jointly made the decision to die before taking tablets, a Bolton inquest heard.
Ida died after taking the overdose while Geoffrey was left a widower after surviving the attempt and being found by a neighbour.
He recovered and returned to their empty flat before following through on his heartbreaking pact to Ida and taking his own life three months later.
The retired water board engineer was found hanged at home, having waited for his niece and main carer, Janet Jackson, to go on holiday to France.
He spoke to Janet and told her he loved her before taking his own life on July 26, the court heard.
Mrs Jackson told the inquest her aunt, who was "intelligent, artistic and creative", was "a perfect match" for her uncle who was "passionate and opinionated".
Image: MEN MEDIA) MEN MEDIA)
She said the couple had travelled the world despite Mr Platt's struggles with PTSD after he was involved in a mining accident in New Zealand in his younger years which had left him hearing voices and suffering night terrors.
In recent years, Mrs Platt's health had deteriorated, resulting in her having a pacemaker fitted and facing operations on her eyes.
"Geoff had a mission in life and it was to keep Ida alive," said Ms Jackson.
"He was trying to turn back the clock and make her well again."
The inquest heard that a neighbour had spotted the Platts' front door open on the morning of Sunday, May 12, and found the couple unresponsive.
They were taken to Salford Royal Hospital where Mrs Platt initially recovered well and was lucid enough to tell her niece she was angry she hadn't died.
"She was very calm but angry she was still alive," said Mrs Jackson. "It was a deliberate decision she made and I have no reason not to believe her."
Mrs Platt's condition then worsened and she died in the hospital on May 18.
Mr Platt recovered and was determined to return home and also appear in court, where he was acting as a witness for a friend.
He was discharged on May 28, despite his family and doctors trying to persuade him otherwise.
But coroner Rachel Syed said she was satisfied the right decision had been made and Mr Platt did not meet the requirements for being sectioned.
The inquest heard Mr Platt's care was then transferred to Salford Home Based Treatment Team, praised by Ms Syed for the help they gave the widower, whose condition and mood improved until he was interviewed by police officers in connection with his wife's death.
"Geoff was a very proud man but after going to give his statement it was as if he had a weight on his shoulders. He was unshaven, would wear the same clothes and started to drink a bit more brandy." said the treatment team's Edward Murdoch.
On Friday, July 26, Mr Platt asked Mr Murdoch and a visiting doctor to leave his flat and he was found hanged later that day by another member of staff, who had gone to his flat after concerns were raised about his mental health.
A serious incident review by Dr Martin Earl, a consultant psychiatrist for Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Trust, found it had been "the correct decision" to discharge Mr Platt and the treatment team had gone "above and beyond" with their care.
Recording a conclusion of suicide in both cases, Ms Syed described the couple as a "modern-day Romeo and Juliet".
She added: "I find the correct decisions were made and there were no missed opportunities. This was a tragic set of circumstances in the truest sense of the word."


thedailymirror--2020-02-14--Incredible 999 call of baby boy being born on inside lane of busy M5

A 999 call from a desperate father-to-be has been released of the moment his baby son was born on the inside lane of a busy motorway .
Jayne Rowland was on her way to hospital when she went into the final stages of labour in roadworks on the M5 in Somerset .
Her partner , Joshua Mogg , called 999 minutes before baby Harry was born in their car on the southbound carriageway near junction 24 .
Emergency services arrived just after Harry 's birth to find the family stopped on the inside lane of the motorway as there was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ begins with Mr Mogg , 29 , telling call handler Jonathan Leaton : `` I think she 's almost about to pop ...
I 'm in the roadworks at 50 miles an hour . ''
Mr Leaton instructed Mr Mogg , from Street , Somerset , to put his hazard lights on and pull over shortly before little Harry was born .
Traffic can be heard driving past as Harry 's mother says `` Hello '' to the newborn , followed by his father telling him : `` Hello mister . ''
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hospital in Taunton for Ms Rowland to be induced at 9.30am on November 1 .
Harry was born in the front passenger seat of the car at 7.57am , just 30 minutes after they had left home .
He weighed 7lb 8oz at birth and his birth certificate has the place of birth recorded as `` M5 '' .
`` I 'd had discomfort for around three weeks , and did n't feel anything different when I woke up that day .
But the pain got worse and worse in the car , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' the 36-year-old teaching assistant said .
`` Everything seemed to happen very quickly .
The call handler talked it through with us , and then the paramedics and police arrived .
`` They all made such a difference .
We 're so thankful .
`` I just wanted to get to the hospital safely and on time .
`` It was n't until afterwards that I realised how much danger we were in , because there was nowhere safe to stop in the roadworks . ''
She praised a lorry driver @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stopping and putting his hazard warning lights on .
Harry , his parents and brother Benjamin , eight , visited Taunton Ambulance Station on February 13 to thank the staff from South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust in person .
Mr Mogg , a tree surgeon , said : `` Jayne was my priority .
So I was first trying to get her to hospital as quickly and safely as possible .
`` Then I just had to get out of the car and get on with it .
`` Delivering my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the best thing I 've done in my life .
`` I feel it 's given me a stronger bond with Harry . ''
The couple also expressed thanks to Avon and Somerset Police officers who returned their car and personal possessions from the scene to them .
Mr Leaton , who talked the parents through the motorway delivery , said : `` They both did incredibly well throughout the entire call .
`` They remained calm and followed every instruction which ensured the best possible outcome . ''
Operations officer Dan Wilsher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was joined by paramedic Simon White and student paramedic Alexandra Luxton .
`` I remember being very aware of the safety aspect , as Josh and Jayne 's car was in a live traffic lane , '' Mr Wilsher said .
`` When I approached the passenger door , I saw a tiny little face wrapped in blankets looking back at me . ''

999 call released of baby being born on side of M5 motorway
999 call released of baby being born on side of M5 motorway
Jayne Rowland was on her way to hospital when she went into the final stages of labour in roadworks on the M5 in Somerset
Incredible 999 call of baby boy being born on inside lane of busy M5
A 999 call from a desperate father-to-be has been released of the moment his baby son was born on the inside lane of a busy motorway.
Jayne Rowland was on her way to hospital when she went into the final stages of labour in roadworks on the M5 in Somerset.
Her partner, Joshua Mogg, called 999 minutes before baby Harry was born in their car on the southbound carriageway near junction 24.
Emergency services arrived just after Harry's birth to find the family stopped on the inside lane of the motorway as there was no hard shoulder.
The 999 call begins with Mr Mogg, 29, telling call handler Jonathan Leaton: "I think she's almost about to pop... I'm in the roadworks at 50 miles an hour."
Mr Leaton instructed Mr Mogg, from Street, Somerset, to put his hazard lights on and pull over shortly before little Harry was born.
Image: SWAS / SWNS) SWAS / SWNS)
Traffic can be heard driving past as Harry's mother says "Hello" to the newborn, followed by his father telling him: "Hello mister."
The couple had been travelling to Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton for Ms Rowland to be induced at 9.30am on November 1.
Harry was born in the front passenger seat of the car at 7.57am, just 30 minutes after they had left home.
He weighed 7lb 8oz at birth and his birth certificate has the place of birth recorded as "M5".
"I'd had discomfort for around three weeks, and didn't feel anything different when I woke up that day. But the pain got worse and worse in the car, so I asked Josh to pull over," the 36-year-old teaching assistant said.
"Everything seemed to happen very quickly. The call handler talked it through with us, and then the paramedics and police arrived.
"They all made such a difference. We're so thankful.
"I just wanted to get to the hospital safely and on time.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
"It wasn't until afterwards that I realised how much danger we were in, because there was nowhere safe to stop in the roadworks."
She praised a lorry driver who shielded the family from traffic by stopping and putting his hazard warning lights on.
Harry, his parents and brother Benjamin, eight, visited Taunton Ambulance Station on February 13 to thank the staff from South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust in person.
Mr Mogg, a tree surgeon, said: "Jayne was my priority. So I was first trying to get her to hospital as quickly and safely as possible.
"Then I just had to get out of the car and get on with it.
"Delivering my baby son on a motorway is probably the best thing I've done in my life.
"I feel it's given me a stronger bond with Harry."
The couple also expressed thanks to Avon and Somerset Police officers who returned their car and personal possessions from the scene to them.
Mr Leaton, who talked the parents through the motorway delivery, said: "They both did incredibly well throughout the entire call.
"They remained calm and followed every instruction which ensured the best possible outcome."
Operations officer Dan Wilsher was first on the scene before he was joined by paramedic Simon White and student paramedic Alexandra Luxton.
"I remember being very aware of the safety aspect, as Josh and Jayne's car was in a live traffic lane," Mr Wilsher said.
"When I approached the passenger door, I saw a tiny little face wrapped in blankets looking back at me."


thedailymirror--2020-02-14--Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp plots talks with Mohamed Salah over Olympic plans

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he is planning to talk to Mohamed Salah over his potential inclusion in Egypt 's Olympic squad .
Salah could be named as one of three overage players in Egypt 's Under-23s side who will battle for a gold medal at Tokyo 2020 in the summer .
If involved , Liverpool would be without their star man for pre-season ahead of the 2020/21 season .
Egypt 's manager this week confirmed he is planning to include Salah but admitted he is yet to speak to the attacker about whether he would accept .
Klopp has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , insisting they do not want Salah to play in the competition but hinting he will tread carefully over the issue .
Asked about if Salah will go to the Olympics , Klopp said : `` No decision .
Like always , it is clear .
`` Do I want to lose a player in the pre-season ?
No .
Of course not .
`` It ’ s an Olympic games .
I ’ m a sports person.. we have to see how we can deal with it .
`` We have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Mo and we are clear what we want .
`` We need more info and no one has contacted us so far . ''
Speaking earlier this week , Egypt Under-23s manager Shawky Gharib appeared adamant Salah would be selected .
Speaking to ON Sport , Gharib said : “ Out of the three senior players we ’ ll call-up , Salah is the only one we ’ re settled on so far because he ’ s simply one of the top three players in the world .
“ I haven ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him joining the U-23 squad for the Olympics , but in all honesty , his participation in the Olympics will need a little effort from him as well.
” But he appeared to backtrack and clarify they have no mandate to force his inclusion .
`` Salah 's participation with the Pharaohs team in Tokyo is a decision to be taken only by Salah , his club Liverpool and his coach Jurgen Klopp , '' he said .
`` We can not force Salah to participate with us because FIFA regulations do not @ @ @ @ @ @

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is set to speak to Mohamed Salah about his possible inclusion in Egypt's squad for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he is planning to talk to Mohamed Salah over his potential inclusion in Egypt's Olympic squad.
Salah could be named as one of three overage players in Egypt's Under-23s side who will battle for a gold medal at Tokyo 2020 in the summer.
If involved, Liverpool would be without their star man for pre-season ahead of the 2020/21 season.
Egypt's manager this week confirmed he is planning to include Salah but admitted he is yet to speak to the attacker about whether he would accept.
Klopp has now provided an update on the situation, insisting they do not want Salah to play in the competition but hinting he will tread carefully over the issue.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Asked about if Salah will go to the Olympics, Klopp said: "No decision. Like always, it is clear.
"Do I want to lose a player in the pre-season? No. Of course not.
"It’s an Olympic games. I’m a sports person.. we have to see how we can deal with it.
"We have to consider different things. I will speak with Mo and we are clear what we want.
"We need more info and no one has contacted us so far."
Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Speaking earlier this week, Egypt Under-23s manager Shawky Gharib appeared adamant Salah would be selected.
Speaking to ON Sport, Gharib said: “Out of the three senior players we’ll call-up, Salah is the only one we’re settled on so far because he’s simply one of the top three players in the world.
“I haven’t talked to Salah at all about him joining the U-23 squad for the Olympics, but in all honesty, his participation in the Olympics will need a little effort from him as well.”
But he appeared to backtrack and clarify they have no mandate to force his inclusion.
"Salah's participation with the Pharaohs team in Tokyo is a decision to be taken only by Salah, his club Liverpool and his coach Jurgen Klopp," he said.
"We cannot force Salah to participate with us because FIFA regulations do not compel him to participate."


thedailymirror--2020-02-14--Liverpool owner John W. Henry convinced to redevelop Anfield after Arsenal visit

Former Liverpool chairman Sir Martin Broughton said he took the club 's current principal owner John W. Henry to an Arsenal match at the Emirates Stadium to demonstrate that the Reds should not relocate to a different stadium .
Under the previous ownership of Tom Hicks and George Gillett there were plans to move Liverpool to a new 60,000 capacity ground in Stanley Park , a proposal which did not go down well with supporters .
The future appeared uncertain when the club was sold to Henry 's Fenway Sports Group , but they immediately committed to staying at Anfield @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extended there are now plans to increase the capacity of the Anfield Road Stand .
Speaking to the Telegraph , Broughton revealed seeing the effect on the atmosphere that Arsenal 's move from Highbury across north London to Holloway caused convinced Henry to stay at Anfield .
`` That was the most important decision- to do that rather than go for an Emirates style stadium in Stanley Park , '' Broughton said .
`` We organised a trip for John ( Henry ) to the Emirates for a game and the feedback was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Arsenal fans .
They could instantly see why would you throw away 'This is Anfield ' ?
The Emirates in Stanley Park just did not feel right .
`` If we had had to build another stadium he would have , but his determination was to do everything to stay at Anfield which was important .
`` Fenway had proven they could do it with the Red Sox as previous owners had bought land next door to build a new arena .
Fenway said : ‘ Why would you throw away all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ The similarities were clear .
They got it through and returned it to former glories .
Now they have done the same at Anfield . ''
Liverpool first moved into their Anfield stadium in 1892 , and it is widely regarded as one of the most historic and atmospheric grounds in the world .

Previous owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett were considering building a brand new stadium in Stanley Park but the Reds are now increasing the capacity of the Anfield Road Stand
Former Liverpool chairman Sir Martin Broughton said he took the club's current principal owner John W. Henry to an Arsenal match at the Emirates Stadium to demonstrate that the Reds should not relocate to a different stadium.
Under the previous ownership of Tom Hicks and George Gillett there were plans to move Liverpool to a new 60,000 capacity ground in Stanley Park, a proposal which did not go down well with supporters.
The future appeared uncertain when the club was sold to Henry's Fenway Sports Group, but they immediately committed to staying at Anfield, and after the Main Stand was extended there are now plans to increase the capacity of the Anfield Road Stand.
Image: PA) PA)
Speaking to the Telegraph, Broughton revealed seeing the effect on the atmosphere that Arsenal's move from Highbury across north London to Holloway caused convinced Henry to stay at Anfield.
"That was the most important decision- to do that rather than go for an Emirates style stadium in Stanley Park," Broughton said.
"We organised a trip for John (Henry) to the Emirates for a game and the feedback was always how everyone loved the stadium except the Arsenal fans. They could instantly see why would you throw away 'This is Anfield'? The Emirates in Stanley Park just did not feel right.
"If we had had to build another stadium he would have, but his determination was to do everything to stay at Anfield which was important.
Image: Liverpool FC/Twitter) Liverpool FC/Twitter)
"Fenway had proven they could do it with the Red Sox as previous owners had bought land next door to build a new arena. Fenway said: ‘Why would you throw away all the tradition of the Green Monster?’ The similarities were clear. They got it through and returned it to former glories. Now they have done the same at Anfield."
Liverpool first moved into their Anfield stadium in 1892, and it is widely regarded as one of the most historic and atmospheric grounds in the world.


thedailymirror--2020-02-14--Joe Jonas shares first look at wife Sophie Turner since pregnancy bombshell

Joe Jonas has posted the first photo of wife Sophie Turner since the news broke she is pregnant .
The couple , who married last May , are reportedly expecting their first child , according to US media .
Joe , 30 , posted a sweet snap of Sophie , 23 , dancing in the street in beautiful location lined by huge trees , with a simple love heart caption .
The artistic photo is notably taken from behind , denying eagle-eyed fans the chance to inspect a potential baby bump .
Sophie is wearing a sexy cut out white @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jeans , and white chunky trainers .
She appears care free as her hair blows in the wind and she swings her handbag around .
One fan commented demanding the married couple confirm the news .
`` Is she pregnant or not ?
?
? ''
they asked .
Another gushed : `` She cute .
Happy Valentines Day to you both '' .
A source told JustJared.com : `` The couple is keeping things very hush hush but their friends and family are super excited for them .
`` Sophie has decidedly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off the carpet to accommodate her changing body . ''
A rep for Sophie declined to comment when contacted by Mirror Online .
Sophie is best known for playing Sansa Stark in Game Of Thrones , which ended last summer .
The couple tied the knot at the Little White Chapel in Las Vegas - which was livestreamed to fans on Instagram , and was attended by the rest of the Jonas Brothers , Kevin and Nick .
After they married Sophie admitted she and Joe nearly did n't make it up the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ total of 24 hours before the service .
In a candid interview with The Sunday Times , Sophie said : `` It was the worst day of our lives .
For a second we both had cold feet , then 24 hours later we were both like , `` Never mind . ''

Joe celebrated Valentine's Day with a sweet photo of a carefree Sophie, who is pregnant with their first child after tying the knot last year
Joe Jonas shares first look at wife Sophie Turner since pregnancy bombshell
Joe Jonas has posted the first photo of wife Sophie Turner since the news broke she is pregnant.
The couple, who married last May, are reportedly expecting their first child, according to US media.
Joe, 30, posted a sweet snap of Sophie, 23, dancing in the street in beautiful location lined by huge trees, with a simple love heart caption.
The artistic photo is notably taken from behind, denying eagle-eyed fans the chance to inspect a potential baby bump.
Sophie is wearing a sexy cut out white top with strap sleeves, blue denim jeans, and white chunky trainers.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
She appears care free as her hair blows in the wind and she swings her handbag around.
One fan commented demanding the married couple confirm the news.
"Is she pregnant or not???" they asked.
Another gushed: "She cute. Happy Valentines Day to you both".
Image: Getty Images for The Recording A) Getty Images for The Recording A)
"Congrats to u," added a third.
A source told JustJared.com: "The couple is keeping things very hush hush but their friends and family are super excited for them.
"Sophie has decidedly been choosing outfits to wear on and off the carpet to accommodate her changing body."
A rep for Sophie declined to comment when contacted by Mirror Online.
Sophie is best known for playing Sansa Stark in Game Of Thrones, which ended last summer.
The couple tied the knot at the Little White Chapel in Las Vegas - which was livestreamed to fans on Instagram, and was attended by the rest of the Jonas Brothers, Kevin and Nick.
After they married Sophie admitted she and Joe nearly didn't make it up the aisle as they secretly split for a total of 24 hours before the service.
In a candid interview with The Sunday Times, Sophie said: "It was the worst day of our lives. For a second we both had cold feet, then 24 hours later we were both like, "Never mind."


thedailymirror--2020-02-14--Ungrateful Eamonn has domestic with Ruth over 'rubbish' Valentine's Day gift

Ungrateful Eamonn Holmes was furious with Ruth Lansford on today 's This Morning over her 'rubbish ' Valentine 's Day gift .
They shared a touching moment when Eamonn read out a poem to his wife - but the mood turned when Ruth revealed he had n't even got her a card .
The couple then had a domestic live on air and Ruth confessed she was `` hurt '' by her husband 's `` mean and unkind '' comments .
Eamonn claimed Ruth was `` robbed '' when she confessed she paid over a tenner for the controversial present @ @ @ @ @ @ @ explained that he found a present this morning that had been lovingly wrapped .
Eamonn said : `` Ruthie left me a present this morning .
there was a bagful bag beside my table .
i delved into it and took out a plastic bag , container , a see through sort of make up bag thing . ''
Ruth claimed he was being unkind as it was a useful gift - a luxury bag to put your toiletries in when you go to the airport .
Explaining her thought process , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you chocolates .
You do n't need chocolate .
What else could I get you ?
`` When we travel together we go through airports and you moan about putting your toiletries in a plastic bag .
I at great expense brought a proper bag with leather .
I thought it was a very thoughtful gift . ''
Eamonn replied : `` Your way of showing you love and affection is get my anticipation up with this lovely romantic box and inside is tupperware . ''
Seething Ruth jokingly asked if he thought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the box .
When asked if he really hated it , Eamonn said : `` I ’ m puzzled .
This is the equivalent of me buying you an iron or mop and saying 'have some fun today darling ' . ''
Insisting that he had n't even written her love poem , Ruth said : `` That 's so mean .
You 're lucky you got anything . ''
This came after Eamonn read out his `` Ode to Ruth '' in heartwarming scenes .
He read : `` There was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when I saw her made me go strewth .
`` Smart , bright and lovely as hell , head over heels in love I fell .
`` On bended knee I did propose , to which she replied 'oh I suppose ' .
`` Down the aisle I whisked her before she could get away , but lucky old me because we ’ re still here today .
`` Despite a man called Anton who tried to steal your heart , no amount of sequins could ever keep us apart .
`` So @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wide world to see , it is you Ruth Langsford who is the only girl for me . ''
This Morning viewers were on Ruth 's side as they slammed Eamonn for his behaviour .
One viewer said : `` LOL at this live domestic over Valentines presents ... Ruth is not happy !
! ''
`` Yes Ruth !
That is a lovely present !
Ungrateful little sh*t ... , '' added another .
A third said : `` It 's a very good present .
He moaning .
Not very good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unappreciative k**b Eamonn ?
A thank you wouldn ’ t have gone a miss , '' said a fourth .
*This Morning airs weekdays on ITV at 10am

Ungrateful Eamonn has live domestic with Ruth over his 'rubbish' Valentine's Day present
Ungrateful Eamonn has live domestic with Ruth over his 'rubbish' Valentine's Day present
This Morning host Ruth Langsford was 'hurt' by her 'mean' husband Eamonn Holmes after he mocked her present in a scathing rant
Ungrateful Eamonn Holmes was furious with Ruth Lansford on today's This Morning over her 'rubbish' Valentine's Day gift.
They shared a touching moment when Eamonn read out a poem to his wife - but the mood turned when Ruth revealed he hadn't even got her a card.
The couple then had a domestic live on air and Ruth confessed she was "hurt" by her husband's "mean and unkind" comments.
Eamonn claimed Ruth was "robbed" when she confessed she paid over a tenner for the controversial present.
The live domestic began when Eamonn explained that he found a present this morning that had been lovingly wrapped.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
Eamonn said: "Ruthie left me a present this morning. there was a bagful bag beside my table. i delved into it and took out a plastic bag, container, a see through sort of make up bag thing."
Ruth claimed he was being unkind as it was a useful gift - a luxury bag to put your toiletries in when you go to the airport.
Explaining her thought process, he said: "I could have got you chocolates. You don't need chocolate. What else could I get you?
"When we travel together we go through airports and you moan about putting your toiletries in a plastic bag. I at great expense brought a proper bag with leather. I thought it was a very thoughtful gift."
Image: ITV) ITV)
Eamonn replied: "Your way of showing you love and affection is get my anticipation up with this lovely romantic box and inside is tupperware."
Seething Ruth jokingly asked if he thought there would be a thong with hearts in the box.
When asked if he really hated it, Eamonn said: "I’m puzzled. This is the equivalent of me buying you an iron or mop and saying 'have some fun today darling'."
Insisting that he hadn't even written her love poem, Ruth said: "That's so mean. You're lucky you got anything."
Image: ITV) ITV)
This came after Eamonn read out his "Ode to Ruth" in heartwarming scenes.
He read: "There was once a girl called Ruth, who when I saw her made me go strewth.
"Smart, bright and lovely as hell, head over heels in love I fell.
"On bended knee I did propose, to which she replied 'oh I suppose'.
"Down the aisle I whisked her before she could get away, but lucky old me because we’re still here today.
"Despite a man called Anton who tried to steal your heart, no amount of sequins could ever keep us apart.
"So despite the old quarrel for the whole wide world to see, it is you Ruth Langsford who is the only girl for me."
Image: ITV) ITV)
This Morning viewers were on Ruth's side as they slammed Eamonn for his behaviour.
One viewer said: "LOL at this live domestic over Valentines presents... Ruth is not happy!!"
"Yes Ruth! That is a lovely present! Ungrateful little sh*t...," added another.
A third said: "It's a very good present. He moaning. Not very good."
"Why be a total unappreciative k**b Eamonn? A thank you wouldn’t have gone a miss," said a fourth.
*This Morning airs weekdays on ITV at 10am


thedailymirror--2020-02-14--'My life is hanging in the balance and everything depends on just one phone call'

It has to be one of the most tense , emotional moments in life .
Your life is literally hanging in the balance and literally everything depends on that phone-call .
I was sent for an urgent scan because of liver pain and breathlessness .
The wait was up to six weeks ( even for an urgent because the NHS needs more money Boris ) .
Luckily I managed to get a cancellation after two weeks and in I went .
The CT scanner is just like a doughnut .
You lie on a bed , have a cannula put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ collapsed because of the amount of chemo I ’ ve had so getting a cannula or a blood test is painful ) .
Then they inject a dye into my cannula so that any cancer will light up on the CT. Those of you who have had a CT with contrast will be all too familiar with that warm feeling down below - it feels like you ’ re doing a big warm wee .
I have no idea why it happens but I always have to have a quick check I haven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You ’ re then sent on your merry way and told to wait for your oncologist to get in touch .
I used to analyse every expression on the radiographers face .
See if they were giving anything away from what they may or may not have seen on the scan .
‘ Did she touch my arm on the way out because she felt bad for me because she can see the cancer is back ?
’ .
'Did he not make eye contact with me because he knows I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eyes that my cancer is back ?
’ I ’ ve become strong enough to not do that any more .
I know they can ’ t tell me anything and I know over analysing things will just catapult me into hell .
I lived that weekend literally soaking every ounce of joy up .
I lay down with Ivy and smelled her hair .
Looked at her beautiful face wondering if this was the last time I could look at her with relative ease .
Would Monday bring a call that could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I distracted myself all day .
Had a bit of self care with my FaceLite mask and my Elemis superfood goodies which make my skin feel like heaven .
I have been reviewing so many incredible products on my social media and I ’ ll be telling you all about some of my favourites every week .
Anyway , back to the phone-call .
Michael was home from work and I was upstairs on my own .
‘ PRIVATE NUMBER ’ .
I knew it was Dr Hogg .
It honestly feels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brain to your toes .
My palms are clammy and my breathing speeds up .
I almost can ’ t hear because my blood is pumping in my ears .
I answered the phone and there was my lovely Dr Hogg… .
“ Hi Roisin , are you free to talk ?
” I listen for any sign in his voice that he ’ s about to tell me something bad .
I imagine him saying to me “ I ’ m so sorry Roisin , it ’ s back ” .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I remember my beautiful friend - Seema who passed away two years ago .
She told me when her consultant broke the news to her that her cancer was back and she only had around two years of life left , she felt relief .
She felt like she had always known this day would come and now she was ready to accept it .
I get worried sometimes that I will feel the same .
I will never be able to accept it and hopefully I won ’ t bloody have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I stand up looking out of my window across the fields and Dr Hogg says the words I so desperately need him to… .
‘ STABLE ’ .
The relief !
He is clearly pleased to tell me the news and I feel a warm , mellow calm comes over me .
Almost like when your head goes a bit nice and fuzzy when you ’ ve had a couple of glasses of wine .
It ’ s pure bliss .
He told me there is no spread to any organs and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not quite sure what he means as I think I am totally free of cancer , so what is left to be stable ?
!
He tells me there ’ s some shotty lymph nodes in my neck that are unchanged .
I ’ ll ask him more about that soon but for now .
My mind is free to wonder and dream and hope for my future with my family .
I run downstairs to tell Michael and we have the biggest hugs with our little babes .
Life I love you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wedding planning .

Mum, author and Mirror columnist Roisin Pelan had been anxiously waiting for the results of a CT after having problems breathing and feared her cancer could be back
'My life is hanging in the balance and everything depends on just one phone call'
It has to be one of the most tense, emotional moments in life.
Your life is literally hanging in the balance and literally everything depends on that phone-call.
I was sent for an urgent scan because of liver pain and breathlessness.
The wait was up to six weeks (even for an urgent because the NHS needs more money Boris).
Luckily I managed to get a cancellation after two weeks and in I went. The CT scanner is just like a doughnut.
You lie on a bed, have a cannula put into your arm (my veins have collapsed because of the amount of chemo I’ve had so getting a cannula or a blood test is painful).
Image: Roisin Pelan) Roisin Pelan)
Then they inject a dye into my cannula so that any cancer will light up on the CT.
Those of you who have had a CT with contrast will be all too familiar with that warm feeling down below - it feels like you’re doing a big warm wee.
I have no idea why it happens but I always have to have a quick check I haven’t actually had an accident afterwards.
You’re then sent on your merry way and told to wait for your oncologist to get in touch.
I used to analyse every expression on the radiographers face. See if they were giving anything away from what they may or may not have seen on the scan.
‘Did she touch my arm on the way out because she felt bad for me because she can see the cancer is back?’.
Image: Roisin Pelan) Roisin Pelan)
'Did he not make eye contact with me because he knows I’ll be able to see in his eyes that my cancer is back?’
I’ve become strong enough to not do that any more. I know they can’t tell me anything and I know over analysing things will just catapult me into hell.
I lived that weekend literally soaking every ounce of joy up. I lay down with Ivy and smelled her hair.
Looked at her beautiful face wondering if this was the last time I could look at her with relative ease.
Would Monday bring a call that could ruin our whole family?
Monday came and I distracted myself all day. Had a bit of self care with my FaceLite mask and my Elemis superfood goodies which make my skin feel like heaven.
Image: supplied) supplied)
I have been reviewing so many incredible products on my social media and I’ll be telling you all about some of my favourites every week.
Anyway, back to the phone-call. Michael was home from work and I was upstairs on my own. ‘PRIVATE NUMBER’. I knew it was Dr Hogg.
It honestly feels like the blood runs hot from your brain to your toes. My palms are clammy and my breathing speeds up.
I almost can’t hear because my blood is pumping in my ears. I answered the phone and there was my lovely Dr Hogg…. “Hi Roisin, are you free to talk?”
I listen for any sign in his voice that he’s about to tell me something bad. I imagine him saying to me “I’m so sorry Roisin, it’s back”.
I wonder how I’ll accept it. I remember my beautiful friend - Seema who passed away two years ago.
Image: supplied) supplied)
She told me when her consultant broke the news to her that her cancer was back and she only had around two years of life left, she felt relief.
She felt like she had always known this day would come and now she was ready to accept it.
I get worried sometimes that I will feel the same. I will never be able to accept it and hopefully I won’t bloody have to. Seema was so incredibly brave.
I stand up looking out of my window across the fields and Dr Hogg says the words I so desperately need him to…. ‘STABLE’.
The relief! He is clearly pleased to tell me the news and I feel a warm, mellow calm comes over me.
Almost like when your head goes a bit nice and fuzzy when you’ve had a couple of glasses of wine. It’s pure bliss.
Image: Roisin Pelan) Roisin Pelan)
He told me there is no spread to any organs and disease is stable.
I’m not quite sure what he means as I think I am totally free of cancer, so what is left to be stable?!
He tells me there’s some shotty lymph nodes in my neck that are unchanged.
I’ll ask him more about that soon but for now. My mind is free to wonder and dream and hope for my future with my family.
I run downstairs to tell Michael and we have the biggest hugs with our little babes.
Life I love you - and now it's back to wedding planning.
Follow Roisin on Instagram and Facebook.


thedailymirror--2020-02-14--Arsenal youngster Reiss Nelson wants Mikel Arteta to repeat Raheem Sterling transformation

Arsenal youngster Reiss Nelson wants new manager Mikel Arteta to repeat his transformation of Raheem Sterling as he bids to become a first-team star .
Nelson , 20 , has shown flashes of his undoubted potential since returning from a loan spell with 1899 Hoffenheim in Germany in the summer .
He started three straight games over the festive period after the arrival of Mikel Arteta and is now set to be fit to play some part against Newcastle after the winter break .
Nelson is now looking to kick-on and make an impact as a key part of Arteta @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believes the Spaniard , who worked closely with Raheem Sterling as Pep Guardiola 's assistant boss at Manchester City , can help him achieve a similar transformation .
“ It is crazy because you look at Sterling and Sane and you see them before at their previous teams , they weren ’ t doing what they do now , ” Nelson told the Evening Standard .
“ I think that is credit to Pep , of course , but Mikel as well because they said he did a lot of one-to-one work with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because Mikel ’ s drive is different .
I haven ’ t seen a manager with that much determination to make individuals into better players .
I have all my belief in Mikel and I think he is going to make me into a top player.
” Nelson also recalled how he attempted to impress Arteta as a teenage academy prospect as the new manager started his coaching journey .
Nelson added : “ There were times when I was 15 and he was doing his coaching badges that I used to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
That was one of my biggest traits .
“ He used to manage that team , so he has probably seen glimpses of that .
I wouldn ’ t say it was too easy back then , but now is a great time to have him as a manager because he understands what I am good at .
“ Of course , he is going to give me the encouragement when I need it and if I am not doing the right stuff he is going to tell me .
“ That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ someone who gives me confidence , but then when I am doing the wrong thing , they tell me .
“ I am working closely with Mikel and hopefully nailing down my spot in the Arsenal first team .
”

Reiss Nelson believes Mikel Arteta is the right man to help him unlock his potential at Arsenal after seeing his success coaching Raheem Sterling at Manchester City
Arsenal youngster Reiss Nelson wants new manager Mikel Arteta to repeat his transformation of Raheem Sterling as he bids to become a first-team star.
Nelson, 20, has shown flashes of his undoubted potential since returning from a loan spell with 1899 Hoffenheim in Germany in the summer.
He started three straight games over the festive period after the arrival of Mikel Arteta and is now set to be fit to play some part against Newcastle after the winter break.
Nelson is now looking to kick-on and make an impact as a key part of Arteta's new-look Arsenal regime.
And he believes the Spaniard, who worked closely with Raheem Sterling as Pep Guardiola's assistant boss at Manchester City, can help him achieve a similar transformation.
Image: PA) PA)
“It is crazy because you look at Sterling and Sane and you see them before at their previous teams, they weren’t doing what they do now,” Nelson told the Evening Standard.
“I think that is credit to Pep, of course, but Mikel as well because they said he did a lot of one-to-one work with them.
“You can see it because Mikel’s drive is different. I haven’t seen a manager with that much determination to make individuals into better players. I have all my belief in Mikel and I think he is going to make me into a top player.”
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Nelson also recalled how he attempted to impress Arteta as a teenage academy prospect as the new manager started his coaching journey.
Nelson added: “There were times when I was 15 and he was doing his coaching badges that I used to get the ball and just run past everyone. That was one of my biggest traits.
“He used to manage that team, so he has probably seen glimpses of that. I wouldn’t say it was too easy back then, but now is a great time to have him as a manager because he understands what I am good at.
“Of course, he is going to give me the encouragement when I need it and if I am not doing the right stuff he is going to tell me.
“That’s what I really love, someone who gives me confidence, but then when I am doing the wrong thing, they tell me.
“I am working closely with Mikel and hopefully nailing down my spot in the Arsenal first team.”


thedailymirror--2020-02-14--Billie Eilish song lets slip new secrets about James Bond film No Time To Die

The release of the new James Bond song has already generated many reactions .
The title track for No Time To Die by Grammy Award-winning artist and 18-year-old pop sensation Billie Eilish has now been released to millions of listens already .
The song was written by Billie and her brother Finneas , who also produced the track with Stephen Lipson .
Orchestral arrangements were done by composer Hans Zimmer who is also scoring the film , while Johnny Marr provided the lead guitar .
The moody track has also given us some insight into the upcoming film 's plot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we already know of the plot from trailer footage .
The chorus states `` That I 'd fallen for a lie '' You were never on my side '' Fool me once , fool me twice '' Are you death or paradise ?
`` Now you 'll never see me cry '' There 's just no time to die.
`` Given all we have seen from trailers and footage so far , the song is clearly from the point of view of Daniel Craig 's James Bond as he struggles with what he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lover Dr Madeleine Swann ( Lea Seydoux ) .
The teaser trailer for the song that was released online also focused on the couple as they enjoy a blissful life in Matera , Italy , before her deadly `` secret '' finds its way out .
We hear the ominous warnings from James ' arch-nemesis Ernst Stavro Blofeld ( Christoph Waltz ) that her betrayal `` will be the death '' of Bond : '' I let it burn `` You 're no longer my concern , `` Faces from my past return @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' It 's clear that 007 will have to reckon with his own past to discover the truth behind Madeleine 's too , but will there be a happy ending for the pair ?
He 's been `` burned '' once before by tragic love Vesper Lynd ( Eva Green ) in Casino Royale , but is he really right to turn his back on Madeleine ?
It looks like the new outing is going to delve deep into Bond 's trust issues .
The trailers tease that she has a secret in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ masked villain Safin .
But what happened to her ?
Not too long to find out !
No Time To Die is released in cinemas on April 2 , 2020 .
What do you think of Billie Eilish 's Bond song for No Time To Die ?
Let us know in the comments below .

Billie Eilish song gives away new secrets about James Bond film No Time To Die
Billie Eilish song gives away new secrets about James Bond film No Time To Die
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Billie Eilish's new song for No Time To Die has finally arrived online and unveils some hidden depths
Billie Eilish song lets slip new secrets about James Bond film No Time To Die
The release of the new James Bond song has already generated many reactions.
The title track for No Time To Die by Grammy Award-winning artist and 18-year-old pop sensation Billie Eilish has now been released to millions of listens already.
The song was written by Billie and her brother Finneas, who also produced the track with Stephen Lipson.
Orchestral arrangements were done by composer Hans Zimmer who is also scoring the film, while Johnny Marr provided the lead guitar.
The moody track has also given us some insight into the upcoming film's plot too when examining the lyrics alongside what we already know of the plot from trailer footage.
Image: YouTube/Universal Pictures UK) YouTube/Universal Pictures UK)
The chorus states "That I'd fallen for a lie
"You were never on my side
"Fool me once, fool me twice
"Are you death or paradise?
"Now you'll never see me cry
"There's just no time to die. "
Given all we have seen from trailers and footage so far, the song is clearly from the point of view of Daniel Craig's James Bond as he struggles with what he perceives as an apparent betrayal by his lover Dr Madeleine Swann ( Lea Seydoux).
Image: YouTube/Universal Pictures UK) YouTube/Universal Pictures UK)
The teaser trailer for the song that was released online also focused on the couple as they enjoy a blissful life in Matera, Italy, before her deadly "secret" finds its way out.
We hear the ominous warnings from James' arch-nemesis Ernst Stavro Blofeld ( Christoph Waltz) that her betrayal "will be the death" of Bond:
"I let it burn
"You're no longer my concern,
"Faces from my past return
"Another lesson yet to learn...'
Image: YouTube/Universal Pictures UK) YouTube/Universal Pictures UK) Image: YouTube/Universal Pictures UK) YouTube/Universal Pictures UK)
It's clear that 007 will have to reckon with his own past to discover the truth behind Madeleine's too, but will there be a happy ending for the pair?
He's been "burned" once before by tragic love Vesper Lynd (Eva Green) in Casino Royale, but is he really right to turn his back on Madeleine?
It looks like the new outing is going to delve deep into Bond's trust issues.
The trailers tease that she has a secret in her past connected to Rami Malek's masked villain Safin. But what happened to her?
Not too long to find out!
No Time To Die is released in cinemas on April 2, 2020.
What do you think of Billie Eilish's Bond song for No Time To Die? Let us know in the comments below.


thedailymirror--2020-02-14--Tesco shoppers can now buy a box of 100 Jaffa Cakes for just £3.75

Whether you call them a cake or a biscuit , nothing beats cracking into a box of Jaffa Cakes when it 's time for a cuppa .
And now , thanks to a new offer at Tesco , sweet-toothed shoppers can stock up on the chocolatey treats for less .
The supermarket giant is currently selling a box of 100 Jaffa Cakes for only £3.75 - which works out at just under 4p per snack .
The impressive bulk deal was recently shared by a shopper on the Extreme Couponing and BargainsFacebook group .
With more than 1,000 comments , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hunters .
One woman tagged her partner and said : `` all i want for Valentine 's day ... ... ... ... ... ... '' While another mentioned her friend and wrote : `` if you ’ re in there today pick me some up plz xx '' Someone else commented : `` I love them - just too easy to eat . ''
If you 're thinking of taking advantage of the deal , you 'll need to act fast as it 's only around for a limited time .
Tesco has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 30 Jaffa Cakes from £2.50 to £1.25 , meaning you 'll pay just 4p per treat .
This offer ends on March 3rd .
Sadly , the bulk buy is only available in store - you can use the online store finder to find your nearest Tesco supermarket .
But we 'd suggest calling up your nearest branch first before making a trip .
Amazon is also selling a box of 100 Jaffa Cakes for a pricey £10.99 , down from £11.49 .
Meanwhile Starbucks has launched limited edition mermaid cookies- and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

Jaffa Cake fans can stock up on the popular chocolate-covered snack for a bargain price
Tesco shoppers can now buy a box of 100 Jaffa Cakes for just £3.75
Whether you call them a cake or a biscuit, nothing beats cracking into a box of Jaffa Cakes when it's time for a cuppa.
And now, thanks to a new offer at Tesco, sweet-toothed shoppers can stock up on the chocolatey treats for less.
The supermarket giant is currently selling a box of 100 Jaffa Cakes for only £3.75 - which works out at just under 4p per snack.
The impressive bulk deal was recently shared by a shopper on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains Facebook group.
With more than 1,000 comments, the post has proved popular with bargain hunters.
One woman tagged her partner and said: "all i want for Valentine's day.................."
While another mentioned her friend and wrote: "if you’re in there today pick me some up plz xx"
Someone else commented: "I love them - just too easy to eat."
If you're thinking of taking advantage of the deal, you'll need to act fast as it's only around for a limited time.
Tesco has also dropped the price of its pack of 30 Jaffa Cakes from £2.50 to £1.25, meaning you'll pay just 4p per treat. This offer ends on March 3rd.
Sadly, the bulk buy is only available in store - you can use the online store finder to find your nearest Tesco supermarket. We'd suggest calling up your nearest branch first before making a trip.
Amazon is also selling a box of 100 Jaffa Cakes for a pricey £10.99, down from £11.49.
Meanwhile Starbucks has launched limited edition mermaid cookies- and it's for a very good cause.


thedailymirror--2020-02-14--Paul Scholes questions Man Utd's decision to sign Odion Ighalo

Paul Scholes has questioned whether Odion Ighalo is good enough for Manchester United .
Ighalo , signed on loan from Shanghai Shenhua until the end of the season , will join up with the United squad this weekend , ahead of Monday 's Premier League trip to Chelsea .
The striker has been training away from United 's AON Complex for the past two weeks as a precaution against the coronavirus , following his arrival from China .
United moved to sign Ighalo on deadline day as cover for top scorer Marcus Rashford , who is out for at least @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the back .
But United legend Scholes has questioned whether former Watford and Nigeria forward Ighalo , 30 , has enough quality for Ole Gunnar Solskajer 's side .
“ I don ’ t think he ’ s a signing for the long term , ” said Scholes .
“ I think his scoring record in China is very good , but is it that credible ?
I don ’ t know .
“ He 's an out-and-out centre forward and I don ’ t think United have an out-and-out centre forward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back to goal and he might bring players into play .
“ It ’ s good to have an extra body , but when you ’ re United , you want an extra body with quality , and he ’ s got that to prove .
“ He ’ ll bring something different .
I don ’ t see him starting many games.
” Scholes also took a subtle dig at United 's arch rivals Liverpool , claiming the runaway Premier League leaders are not as good as Manchester City 's back-to-back champions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City and are just six wins away from a first league title for 30 years , but Scholes reckons Pep Guardiola 's side remain a class above them .
“ No I don ’ t think they are [ better than City ] , ” said Scholes .
“ I still think Pep ’ s team will always play better football .
Liverpool ’ s team just get the job done . ''
Scholes , speaking on Robbie Savage 's Premier League Breakfast , added : “ What they [ Liverpool ] have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sensational .
They can go and win the treble , they can go the season unbeaten.
” “ You do think that one team at some point will beat them , but what they ’ ve done so far is sensational .
You wouldn ’ t bet against them winning the treble .
”

Manchester United secured former Watford striker Odion Ighalo on loan in the January transfer window after Marcus Rashford picked up an injury.
Paul Scholes has questioned whether Odion Ighalo is good enough for Manchester United.
Ighalo, signed on loan from Shanghai Shenhua until the end of the season, will join up with the United squad this weekend, ahead of Monday's Premier League trip to Chelsea.
The striker has been training away from United's AON Complex for the past two weeks as a precaution against the coronavirus, following his arrival from China.
United moved to sign Ighalo on deadline day as cover for top scorer Marcus Rashford, who is out for at least three months with a double stress fracture of the back.
But United legend Scholes has questioned whether former Watford and Nigeria forward Ighalo, 30, has enough quality for Ole Gunnar Solskajer's side.
“I don’t think he’s a signing for the long term,” said Scholes. “I think his scoring record in China is very good, but is it that credible? I don’t know.
Image: utdreport/Twitter) utdreport/Twitter)
“He's an out-and-out centre forward and I don’t think United have an out-and-out centre forward. He’ll play with his back to goal and he might bring players into play.
“It’s good to have an extra body, but when you’re United, you want an extra body with quality, and he’s got that to prove.
“He’ll bring something different. I don’t see him starting many games.”
Scholes also took a subtle dig at United's arch rivals Liverpool, claiming the runaway Premier League leaders are not as good as Manchester City's back-to-back champions.
Image: Internet Unknown) Internet Unknown)
Liverpool hold a 22-point lead over City and are just six wins away from a first league title for 30 years, but Scholes reckons Pep Guardiola's side remain a class above them.
“No I don’t think they are [better than City],” said Scholes. “I still think Pep’s team will always play better football. Liverpool’s team just get the job done."
Scholes, speaking on Robbie Savage's Premier League Breakfast, added: “What they [Liverpool] have done so far is nothing other than sensational. They can go and win the treble, they can go the season unbeaten.”
“You do think that one team at some point will beat them, but what they’ve done so far is sensational. You wouldn’t bet against them winning the treble.”


thedailymirror--2020-02-14--Olly Murs unveils taut new six-pack as he poses in his pants with new girlfriend

Olly Murs showed off his toned abs in a steamy new photo with his girlfriend as they stripped down for Valentine 's Day .
The smitten couple are enjoying a sun-soaked holiday in an exotic location , and they flaunted their incredible bodies in swimwear selfies .
Olly , 35 , posed alongside Amelia Tank , after joking he is `` massively punching '' as he believes she is more attractive than him .
As they stood in front of a mirror in their Versace swimwear , they both smoldered into the camera .
Olly is sporting new bleach blonde @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , edgy look .
He captioned the snap : `` Happy Valentine ’ s Day 2020 ... ❤ sponsored by Versace ... # local # market '' .
But Olly 's new ripped physique certainly had his fans ' approval , as they gushed over both parties in the comments .
`` Award for fittest couple ever goes to you two , '' wrote one .
`` Oh my god ... stunning couple , '' added a third .
The saucy photo comes as it was revealed Olly 's Madame Tussauds waxwork has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ covered in lipstick , as it 's the most kissed waxwork in the exhibition .
The waxwork of the Voice coach reportedly gets kissed by three in four visitors to the attraction in London .
Make-up artist Emma Meehan revealed has been on hand with tissues , make-up remover and hairdressing kit to keep him up to muster .
She said : “ It ’ s really hard to keep Olly clean , which is why I ’ m looking after him almost full-time at the moment .
“ All our wax figures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regularly to keep them looking their best , but with Olly I ’ m having to clean off lip gloss every hour .
She added : `` He 's such a popular wax figure because he is a cheeky chap in real life and very handsome.
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Olly Murs showed off his enviable abs in a steamy new snap with girlfriend Amelia Tank as they spend Valentine's Day in an exotic location
Olly Murs unveils taut new six-pack as he poses in his pants with new girlfriend
Olly Murs showed off his toned abs in a steamy new photo with his girlfriend as they stripped down for Valentine's Day.
The smitten couple are enjoying a sun-soaked holiday in an exotic location, and they flaunted their incredible bodies in swimwear selfies.
Olly, 35, posed alongside Amelia Tank, after joking he is "massively punching" as he believes she is more attractive than him.
As they stood in front of a mirror in their Versace swimwear, they both smoldered into the camera.
Olly is sporting new bleach blonde locks as he tries out a new, edgy look.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
He captioned the snap: "Happy Valentine’s Day 2020 ... ❤ sponsored by Versace ... #local #market".
But Olly's new ripped physique certainly had his fans' approval, as they gushed over both parties in the comments.
"Award for fittest couple ever goes to you two," wrote one.
"Happy Valentines Day Hotties," added another.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"Oh my god ... stunning couple," added a third.
The saucy photo comes as it was revealed Olly's Madame Tussauds waxwork has to be cleaned regularly because it gets covered in lipstick, as it's the most kissed waxwork in the exhibition.
The waxwork of the Voice coach reportedly gets kissed by three in four visitors to the attraction in London.
Make-up artist Emma Meehan revealed has been on hand with tissues, make-up remover and hairdressing kit to keep him up to muster.
She said: “It’s really hard to keep Olly clean, which is why I’m looking after him almost full-time at the moment.
“All our wax figures have their hair and make up done regularly to keep them looking their best, but with Olly I’m having to clean off lip gloss every hour.
She added: "He's such a popular wax figure because he is a cheeky chap in real life and very handsome.”
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thedailymirror--2020-02-14--Newly single Fern Britton takes bins out on Valentine's Day after marriage split

Newly single Fern Britton took the bins out on Valentine 's Day after her marriage crumbled .
The presenter will spend the special day alone just days after sparking concern about being `` under pressure '' following her split from Phil Vickery .
They had been married for 20 years before deciding to call it quits on their love in recent weeks .
As she set her heartache aside , Fern kept up her weekly routine as she made sure the bins were taken out on time .
Her note was accompanied with a meme of a person seen hauling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Recycling day is such a work up !
20 minutes today just to get all the bags out . ''
But the freshly single star did n't let her failed love dampen her spirits when she wished every one of her followers a Happy Valentine 's Day with a cheerful note .
Fern added : `` Also on a jollier note Happy Valentine 's Day !
Love yourself and give yourself a little treat . ''
The former This Morning presenter added 14 love hearts to her post as she promoted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concern for Fern after she admitted she had been slow on the uptake of her latest book because of her break up .
She wrote on Twitter : `` Almost finished book 9 # DaughtersOfCornwall !
A bit late because been slightly under the cosh .
Reminding myself that life is for living .
`` Might get some pics tomorrow of Atlantic Breakers as # StormCiara blows in .
If I don ’ t get knocked off the cliff I ’ ll post them . ''
A flurry of fans urged the presenter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her social media post .
Her estranged TV chef husband was spied not wearing his wedding band in the wake of their marriage crumbling in the limelight .
Their love story heated up after the couple first crossed paths on BBC Two 's Ready Steady Cook and they begun dating .
Once Fern had finalised her divorce with TV executive Clive Jones , she went onto tie the knot with Phil in 2000 .
The exes now amicably raise their daughter Winnie together , who is now 18 .
Fern is also the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well as daughter Grace from her first marriage to Clive .
They were married for 12 years between 1988 and 2000 .

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Heartbroken Fern Britton took the bins out on Valentine's Day just weeks after her marriage ended to Phil Vickery
Newly single Fern Britton takes bins out on Valentine's Day after marriage split
Newly single Fern Britton took the bins out on Valentine's Day after her marriage crumbled.
The presenter will spend the special day alone just days after sparking concern about being "under pressure" following her split from Phil Vickery.
They had been married for 20 years before deciding to call it quits on their love in recent weeks.
As she set her heartache aside, Fern kept up her weekly routine as she made sure the bins were taken out on time.
Her note was accompanied with a meme of a person seen hauling the huge recycling bin.
She wrote: "Recycling day is such a work up! 20 minutes today just to get all the bags out."
Image: fern_britton/Twitter) fern_britton/Twitter)
But the freshly single star didn't let her failed love dampen her spirits when she wished every one of her followers a Happy Valentine's Day with a cheerful note.
Fern added: "Also on a jollier note Happy Valentine's Day! Love yourself and give yourself a little treat."
The former This Morning presenter added 14 love hearts to her post as she promoted self-love.
Image: fern_britton/Twitter) fern_britton/Twitter)
Social media was awash with concern for Fern after she admitted she had been slow on the uptake of her latest book because of her break up.
She wrote on Twitter: "Almost finished book 9 #DaughtersOfCornwall! A bit late because been slightly under the cosh. Reminding myself that life is for living.
"Might get some pics tomorrow of Atlantic Breakers as #StormCiara blows in. If I don’t get knocked off the cliff I’ll post them."
A flurry of fans urged the presenter to "look after yourself" following her social media post.
Her estranged TV chef husband was spied not wearing his wedding band in the wake of their marriage crumbling in the limelight.
Their love story heated up after the couple first crossed paths on BBC Two's Ready Steady Cook and they begun dating.
Once Fern had finalised her divorce with TV executive Clive Jones, she went onto tie the knot with Phil in 2000.
The exes now amicably raise their daughter Winnie together, who is now 18.
Fern is also the mum to twins Jack and Harry as well as daughter Grace from her first marriage to Clive.
They were married for 12 years between 1988 and 2000.


thedailymirror--2020-02-14--Woman demands men spend £2,500 on Valentine's Day - and will dump them if not

If your idea of a romantic treat for your girlfriend on Valentine 's Day is a card and a bunch of flowers you grabbed from Tesco on the way home from work , you 'll never be able to date Chantal Blakey .
That 's because the 22-year-old from Blackpool has some incredibly high standards that have to be met when it comes to February 14 .
And if she does n't get what she thinks she deserves on the day , she 's not afraid to cut ties and seek out something better .
For 2020 , Chantal , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has given her fiancé , Joe Kyles a list of must-have Valentine 's gifts totalling £2,500 , reports The Sun .
Chantal began working on her wish list 11 months ago and this year it includes 'flower bombing ' where you are gifted multiple bouquets of different types of flowers throughout the day so your desk is 'bombed ' with flowers .
She 's also worked out exactly how she wants the day to go - starting with rose petals scattered around the room and breakfast in bed .
Then there has to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to open , with a long , romantic message written inside .
`` If it just says , 'To Chantal , love Joe ' , then I 'd make him rewrite it , '' she explained .
Following this , she expects to find little hidden surprises throughout the day and then to finish the whole thing off she wants Joe to prepare a three-course meal especially for her .
And the celebrations are n't just limited to today - Chantal also likes to be taken out for romantic dinners each night of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Valentine 's .
She said : `` Ever since I was a little girl , Valentine 's Day has been magical to me .
As a kid I dreamed of finding my Prince Charming like in the Disney films I watched . ''
But not everyone has been able to live up to her expectations and she 's dumped several men for missing the mark .
`` When I was 13 I was dating a boy called Jack [ not his real name ] .
I was so excited for my first Valentine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some fake flowers I was devastated , '' she recalls .
`` Age 17 , my boyfriend told me he was taking me out for dinner , then pulled up at KFC .
I could n't understand why he thought KFC was romantic .
He said he 'd got a voucher for a free meal .
I ended it over chicken wings . ''
The next guy made a little bit more effort , taking her out for a meal and buying flowers and chocolates .
But when Chantal took a closer look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they were out of date and decided to ditch him .
`` He 'd bought them from the reduced rack , I had no choice but to end it , '' she added .
Last year her fiancé Joe bought everything from the Valentine 's list , including a £400 pair of Christian Louboutin shoes and £200 earrings .
He also booked a five-star spa break for them both and took her for a luxury meal .
The 26-year-old admitted that it takes him months to save up for Valentine 's Day and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shifts to make sure he has enough cash .
Have you got an unusual Valentine 's Day story to share ?
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A woman has revealed how she expects nothing but the best from her partner on Valentine's Day and starts making a wish list for the occasion 11 months before
Woman demands fiancé spend £2,500 on Valentine's Day - and will dump him if not
If your idea of a romantic treat for your girlfriend on Valentine's Day is a card and a bunch of flowers you grabbed from Tesco on the way home from work, you'll never be able to date Chantal Blakey.
That's because the 22-year-old from Blackpool has some incredibly high standards that have to be met when it comes to February 14.
And if she doesn't get what she thinks she deserves on the day, she's not afraid to cut ties and seek out something better.
For 2020, Chantal, who works as a mortgage adviser, has given her fiancé, Joe Kyles a list of must-have Valentine's gifts totalling £2,500, reports The Sun.
Chantal began working on her wish list 11 months ago and this year it includes 'flower bombing' where you are gifted multiple bouquets of different types of flowers throughout the day so your desk is 'bombed' with flowers.
She's also worked out exactly how she wants the day to go - starting with rose petals scattered around the room and breakfast in bed.
Then there has to be a Valentine's card for her to open, with a long, romantic message written inside.
"If it just says, 'To Chantal, love Joe', then I'd make him rewrite it," she explained.
Following this, she expects to find little hidden surprises throughout the day and then to finish the whole thing off she wants Joe to prepare a three-course meal especially for her.
And the celebrations aren't just limited to today - Chantal also likes to be taken out for romantic dinners each night of the week in the lead up to Valentine's.
She said: "Ever since I was a little girl, Valentine's Day has been magical to me. As a kid I dreamed of finding my Prince Charming like in the Disney films I watched."
But not everyone has been able to live up to her expectations and she's dumped several men for missing the mark.
"When I was 13 I was dating a boy called Jack [not his real name]. I was so excited for my first Valentine's Day so when he game me some fake flowers I was devastated," she recalls.
Image: GETTY) GETTY)
"Age 17, my boyfriend told me he was taking me out for dinner, then pulled up at KFC. I couldn't understand why he thought KFC was romantic. He said he'd got a voucher for a free meal. I ended it over chicken wings."
The next guy made a little bit more effort, taking her out for a meal and buying flowers and chocolates.
But when Chantal took a closer look at the sweet treats, she realised they were out of date and decided to ditch him.
"He'd bought them from the reduced rack, I had no choice but to end it," she added.
Last year her fiancé Joe bought everything from the Valentine's list, including a £400 pair of Christian Louboutin shoes and £200 earrings.
He also booked a five-star spa break for them both and took her for a luxury meal.
The 26-year-old admitted that it takes him months to save up for Valentine's Day and he even has to take on extra shifts to make sure he has enough cash.
Have you got an unusual Valentine's Day story to share? We want to hear all about it. Email yourmirror@mirror.co.uk


thedailymirror--2020-02-14--Mind-reading device lets you charge your smartphone simply by focusing on it

The idea of charging your smartphone simply by staring at it may sound like a plot from the latest episode of Black Mirror , but it could soon be a reality , thanks to a new mind-reading device .
The device , called MyndHub syncs up to an EEG Headset , and allows you to control any USB gadget using mental focus .
MyndPlay , the firm behind the device , explained : “ The MyndHub connects to the MyndBand EEG Headset and enables a user to connect any USB gadget , electrical , mechanical or connected home device and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mental focus and calm .
`` With adjustable thresholds and filters the user can make the MyndHub turn things on and off , power devices , race cars , fly drones , control lighting or even play music and sounds based on their levels of focus , calm and mood.
” Users simply put on the EEG headset and plug it in the MyndHub , which will automatically start streaming your live focus data .
You then connect your USB device to the hub , before setting your chosen thresholds .
For example @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your concentration , you could set your smartphone to start charging when you reach a certain focus level .
Alternatively , if you ’ re trying to switch-off , you could set your smartphone to start charging when you brain is calm .
MyndPlay added : “ It can help you meditate by using your connected home or Alexa as your feedback loop so you can track your level of meditation in real-time ; or users can create and have fun with their brains by making things move , fly , spin and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a real world super power – true telekinesis technology.
” The device is set to launch on Kickstarter next month , although the price remains unclear .

You can now charge your phone with your mind
You can now charge your phone with your mind
The device, called MyndHub syncs up to an EEG Headset, and allows you to control any USB gadget using mental focus
Mind-reading device lets you charge your smartphone simply by focusing on it
The idea of charging your smartphone simply by staring at it may sound like a plot from the latest episode of Black Mirror, but it could soon be a reality, thanks to a new mind-reading device.
The device, called MyndHub syncs up to an EEG Headset, and allows you to control any USB gadget using mental focus.
MyndPlay, the firm behind the device, explained: “The MyndHub connects to the MyndBand EEG Headset and enables a user to connect any USB gadget, electrical, mechanical or connected home device and make it react in real-time to their mental focus and calm.
"With adjustable thresholds and filters the user can make the MyndHub turn things on and off, power devices, race cars, fly drones, control lighting or even play music and sounds based on their levels of focus, calm and mood.”
Users simply put on the EEG headset and plug it in the MyndHub, which will automatically start streaming your live focus data.
You then connect your USB device to the hub, before setting your chosen thresholds.
For example, if you want to work on your concentration, you could set your smartphone to start charging when you reach a certain focus level.
Alternatively, if you’re trying to switch-off, you could set your smartphone to start charging when you brain is calm.
MyndPlay added: “It can help you meditate by using your connected home or Alexa as your feedback loop so you can track your level of meditation in real-time; or users can create and have fun with their brains by making things move, fly, spin and react to the power of the brain as a real world super power – true telekinesis technology.”
The device is set to launch on Kickstarter next month, although the price remains unclear.


thedailymirror--2020-02-14--Chelsea 'targeting triple transfer swoop' after Hakim Ziyech deal

Chelsea have reportedly set their sights on three players after agreeing a deal to sign Ajax winger Hakim Ziyech .
The Blues reached an agreement with the Eredivisie giants on Thursday to make Ziyech their first signing since their transfer ban was lifted .
The 26-year-old is set to move to Stamford Bridge during the summer for an initial fee of £33.3million - potentially rising to £36.6m - subject to personal terms being agreed .
According to The Sun , the arrival of Ziyech could mark the start of an attacking overhaul for Frank Lampard 's side - with Borussia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of the players being targeted .
The publication claims that the Premier League club are also eyeing up moves for Lyon striker Moussa Dembele and Birmingham 's 16-year-old midfielder Jude Bellingham .
Sancho is in high demand this summer after establishing himself as one of Europe 's most exciting young players during his time at Borussia Dortmund .
After 12 goals and 14 assists in the league this season , the Bundesliga club are understood to be ready to sell the England international for £120million .
Reports have suggested that several clubs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester United and Liverpool , are interested in signing the 19-year-old .
Birmingham teenager Bellingham is also attracting interest from Old Trafford after a breakthrough campaign at St Andrew 's .
Meanwhile , former Celtic striker Dembele , 23 , has long been linked with a move to England after scoring 13 goals in Ligue 1 already this season .
Lampard is looking to strengthen his options up front , with striker Olivier Giroud among several players expected to leave during the summer .
Giroud , Willian and Pedro are all set to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the end of the season , with no sign of new deals .
Chelsea- currently fourth in the Premier League - have been on their winter break but return to action when they host United on Monday .

The Blues have agreed a deal to sign the Ajax winger for as much as £37million at the end of the season and could look to add further fresh faces to Frank Lampard's squad
Chelsea have reportedly set their sights on three players after agreeing a deal to sign Ajax winger Hakim Ziyech.
The Blues reached an agreement with the Eredivisie giants on Thursday to make Ziyech their first signing since their transfer ban was lifted.
The 26-year-old is set to move to Stamford Bridge during the summer for an initial fee of £33.3million - potentially rising to £36.6m - subject to personal terms being agreed.
According to The Sun, the arrival of Ziyech could mark the start of an attacking overhaul for Frank Lampard's side - with Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho understood to be one of the players being targeted.
The publication claims that the Premier League club are also eyeing up moves for Lyon striker Moussa Dembele and Birmingham's 16-year-old midfielder Jude Bellingham.
Image: SASCHA STEINBACH/EPA-EFE/REX) SASCHA STEINBACH/EPA-EFE/REX) Image: TIM EASTHOPE/BIRMINGHAM MAIL) TIM EASTHOPE/BIRMINGHAM MAIL)
Sancho is in high demand this summer after establishing himself as one of Europe's most exciting young players during his time at Borussia Dortmund.
After 12 goals and 14 assists in the league this season, the Bundesliga club are understood to be ready to sell the England international for £120million.
Reports have suggested that several clubs, including Chelsea's Premier League rivals Manchester United and Liverpool, are interested in signing the 19-year-old.
Birmingham teenager Bellingham is also attracting interest from Old Trafford after a breakthrough campaign at St Andrew's.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS) Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Meanwhile, former Celtic striker Dembele, 23, has long been linked with a move to England after scoring 13 goals in Ligue 1 already this season.
Lampard is looking to strengthen his options up front, with striker Olivier Giroud among several players expected to leave during the summer.
Giroud, Willian and Pedro are all set to leave Stamford Bridge when their contracts expire at the end of the season, with no sign of new deals.
Chelsea- currently fourth in the Premier League - have been on their winter break but return to action when they host United on Monday.


thedailymirror--2020-02-14--'Time runs out' for brave boy with tumour so aggressive that chemo won't work

The heartbroken mum of a terminally-ill baby has thanked strangers and staff for their help as time finally runs out for her boy .
Jaxon Watts was just seven-months-old when he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer that is so rare there were only 16 cases known worldwide and he was the only sufferer in the UK .
Susie Watts and her partner Tom were told Jaxon had Primitive Myxoid Mesenchymal Tumor of Infancy ( PMMTI ) , an extremely rare soft tissue tumour .
The tragic tot was unable to have surgery because the tumour surrounds main @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Great Ormand Street deemed it too risky to operate on , the Liverpool Echo reports .
Other attempts to remove the cancer have failed and the two-year-old has gone home with his parents under the palliative care of Claire House Children 's Hospice .
Speaking to the Liverpool Echo , Susie , 35 , said : `` At the time he was diagnosed , there were only 16 cases known worldwide .
`` Jaxon is the only case in the UK and they know it 's a chemo-resistant tumour , so really the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surgery then have chemo to get rid of any remaining cells .
`` If they do n't get all the tumour out , it grows back more aggressively .
His tumour surrounds his main arteries so they could n't operate .
`` They wanted to give chemo a go - for a while , it stopped the growth but it would make him really ill so they had to stop and have a rethink . ''
Jaxon and his family , who are from Chester , lived at Alder Hey hospital for nine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chemotherapy were tried , as well as other treatments and experimental trials .
In March 2019 , Jaxon started a clinical trial at Manchester Children 's Hospital though the family were still linked with Alder Hey .
Susie said : `` We managed to get him on a trial drug at Manchester Children 's but we were still linked with Alder Hey and he made loads of improvements .
`` He started crawling , he started eating for the first time - he 's never been able to eat because the tumour puts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vomit violently straight afterwards .
`` He has to be fed through his central line .
`` On the trial drug , he was full of energy and we knew the tumour was still growing but the new drug had dramatically slowed it down .
`` Then , last December , we noticed he had a swelling on his forehead and we found his cancer had spread to his skull and his spine .
`` The drug had managed to prolong his life in the trial , which was amazing , but then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We looked at other trials but then he came down with chicken pox and in that time , he deteriorated to the point where we could n't start the new trial .
`` We were n't 100 % sure we 'd be able to go on the new trial anyway .
`` Now , we 're looking at creating as many positive experiences as we can and also giving back to all the services that have helped him . ''
The family featured on an episode of BBC One 's Hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Alder Hey last year .

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Jaxon Watts, who suffers from Primitive Myxoid Mesenchymal Tumor of Infancy (PMMTI), has been taken back to his Chester home, where he will receive palliative care
'Time runs out' for brave boy with tumour so aggressive that chemo won't work
The heartbroken mum of a terminally-ill baby has thanked strangers and staff for their help as time finally runs out for her boy.
Jaxon Watts was just seven-months-old when he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer that is so rare there were only 16 cases known worldwide and he was the only sufferer in the UK.
Susie Watts and her partner Tom were told Jaxon had Primitive Myxoid Mesenchymal Tumor of Infancy (PMMTI), an extremely rare soft tissue tumour.
The tragic tot was unable to have surgery because the tumour surrounds main arteries so staff at Alder Hey and Great Ormand Street deemed it too risky to operate on, the Liverpool Echo reports.
Image: Susie Watts) Susie Watts)
Other attempts to remove the cancer have failed and the two-year-old has gone home with his parents under the palliative care of Claire House Children's Hospice.
Speaking to the Liverpool Echo, Susie, 35, said: "At the time he was diagnosed, there were only 16 cases known worldwide.
"Jaxon is the only case in the UK and they know it's a chemo-resistant tumour, so really the first line of action is to have surgery then have chemo to get rid of any remaining cells.
"If they don't get all the tumour out, it grows back more aggressively. His tumour surrounds his main arteries so they couldn't operate.
"They wanted to give chemo a go - for a while, it stopped the growth but it would make him really ill so they had to stop and have a rethink."
Image: Susie Watts) Susie Watts)
Jaxon and his family, who are from Chester, lived at Alder Hey hospital for nine months while a variety of combinations of chemotherapy were tried, as well as other treatments and experimental trials.
In March 2019, Jaxon started a clinical trial at Manchester Children's Hospital though the family were still linked with Alder Hey.
Susie said: "We managed to get him on a trial drug at Manchester Children's but we were still linked with Alder Hey and he made loads of improvements.
"He started crawling, he started eating for the first time - he's never been able to eat because the tumour puts pressure on his abdomen so he'd vomit violently straight afterwards.
"He has to be fed through his central line.
Image: Susie Watts) Susie Watts)
"On the trial drug, he was full of energy and we knew the tumour was still growing but the new drug had dramatically slowed it down.
"Then, last December, we noticed he had a swelling on his forehead and we found his cancer had spread to his skull and his spine.
"The drug had managed to prolong his life in the trial, which was amazing, but then the cancer spread and it had metastatised.
"We looked at other trials but then he came down with chicken pox and in that time, he deteriorated to the point where we couldn't start the new trial.
"We weren't 100% sure we'd be able to go on the new trial anyway.
"Now, we're looking at creating as many positive experiences as we can and also giving back to all the services that have helped him."
The family featured on an episode of BBC One's Hospital series while Jaxon was receiving treatment at Alder Hey last year.


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thedailymirror--2020-02-15--Millions could still miss out despite today's new laws to save broadband customers cash

For years phone and broadband suppliers have made extra money when people reach the end of their contracts .
That 's because unless you 're one of the switched on people who move to a cheap deal the second your contract expires , you 're left either paying for a handset you 've already paid off or at risk of being hit by price hikes .
Which ?
research found that two-thirds of broadband deals see customers hit with big price rises when initial contracts end - with some going up by as much as 89 % .
And figures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ million broadband customers currently out of contract - meaning almost 6million people are currently paying a higher price than the one they signed up to .
In theory that stops today - with firms now forced to both remind people when their contract is ending as well as letting them know what the cheapest deals they offer from 15 February onwards .
Laura Suter , AJ Bell personal finance analyst , said : “ The changes are intended to stop people sleepwalking into paying far higher charges once their broadband , TV , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' The problem is that despite the notifications coming , people will still need to take action themselves - and if they miss the reminder they could have to wait another year before they are reminded again .
Which ?
's Natalie Hitchins said : “ Anyone who thinks they are out of contract , paying too much or not happy with their current service should not wait until they receive a notification , you might find you save yourself hundreds of pounds a year if you haggle or switch.
” Which ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ closely at how effective the new rules actually prove - given the millions of people already paying extra because their deal has ended .
`` If it is not having the effect of encouraging consumers to review their broadband contract and ensure that longstanding customers are not paying too much , the regulator will need to take further action to make sure all customers are being treated fairly when it comes to this essential service , '' Which ?
said .
Phone , broadband and pay-TV companies will have to warn customers between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comes to an end .
Alerts – sent by text , email or letter – must include : • when your contract is up ; • what you ’ ve been paying until now , and what you ’ ll pay when your contract is up ; • any notice period for leaving your provider ; and • your provider ’ s best deals , including any prices only available to new customers .
If you 're already out of contract , your provider has to remind you , and tell you about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a year .

From Saturday, 15 February, new laws will force phone and broadband suppliers to play fairer with customers saving us about £150 a year each - if they work as planned that is
Millions could still miss out despite today's new laws to save broadband customers cash
For years phone and broadband suppliers have made extra money when people reach the end of their contracts.
That's because unless you're one of the switched on people who move to a cheap deal the second your contract expires, you're left either paying for a handset you've already paid off or at risk of being hit by price hikes.
Which? research found that two-thirds of broadband deals see customers hit with big price rises when initial contracts end - with some going up by as much as 89%.
And figures from regulator Ofcom show there are 8.8 million broadband customers currently out of contract - meaning almost 6million people are currently paying a higher price than the one they signed up to.
In theory that stops today - with firms now forced to both remind people when their contract is ending as well as letting them know what the cheapest deals they offer from 15 February onwards.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Laura Suter, AJ Bell personal finance analyst, said: “The changes are intended to stop people sleepwalking into paying far higher charges once their broadband, TV, mobile and phone contracts have ended."
The problem is that despite the notifications coming, people will still need to take action themselves - and if they miss the reminder they could have to wait another year before they are reminded again.
Which?'s Natalie Hitchins said: “Anyone who thinks they are out of contract, paying too much or not happy with their current service should not wait until they receive a notification, you might find you save yourself hundreds of pounds a year if you haggle or switch.”
Which? thinks that Ofcom needs to look very closely at how effective the new rules actually prove - given the millions of people already paying extra because their deal has ended.
"If it is not having the effect of encouraging consumers to review their broadband contract and ensure that longstanding customers are not paying too much, the regulator will need to take further action to make sure all customers are being treated fairly when it comes to this essential service," Which? said.
The new rules
Phone, broadband and pay-TV companies will have to warn customers between 10 and 40 days before their contract comes to an end.
Alerts – sent by text, email or letter – must include:
when your contract is up;
what you’ve been paying until now, and what you’ll pay when your contract is up;
any notice period for leaving your provider; and
your provider’s best deals, including any prices only available to new customers.
If you're already out of contract, your provider has to remind you, and tell you about their firm’s best deals once a year.


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