thedailymirror--2020-01-15--Bookshop flooded with orders after owner revealed it hadn't made a single sale

A bookshop has been inundated with orders after it revealed it had failed to sell a single book in a day - for the first time in 100 years .
The Petersfield Bookshop tweeted that it had n't taken a penny all day - which was seen by leading author Neil Gaiman .
He retweeted their appeal for help and within hours it had taken over £1,000 worth of online orders .
Robert Sansom , who has worked at the shop for 13 years , snapped some photos of the eerily empty store on Tuesday , He posted on Twitter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sold today '' at the shop Petersfield in Hampshire .
The shop assistant shared a link to the store 's website and implored customers to take advantage of the bookshop 's 25 per cent January sale .
Petersfield Bookshop 's social media account then gained 1,100 new followers in just 15 hours , with over £1,000 worth of online orders .
News of the bookshop 's plight reached book-lovers all over the world , with people in America sending in messages and order requests .
And even beloved fantasy author Neil Gaiman saw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them to his 2.8 million followers .
Robert , who runs the bookshop 's social media account , said : `` I could n't believe it .
It 's been a real 'kindness of strangers ' story .
`` The number of likes and retweets started going up right before my eyes , it was like it was animated .
`` I had messages and order requests coming in from all over the world .
`` I had to stop replying to messages eventually at 2 o'clock this morning .
`` Somebody we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has a vague connection with Neil Gaiman , and sent it to him , and that was it . ''
And Robert described the shop 's lack of sales yesterday as `` very unusual '' .
He said : `` We 're used to having slow days , especially in January and February , which are always notoriously bad .
`` But yesterday was very strange .
It was very stormy , so everyone was on lockdown .
`` We had a few people come in and browse , but nobody was really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got to about an hour before closing time and we realised we had n't taken a single penny all day .
None of us could remember that ever happening before . ''
But Robert was quick to add : `` We were n't really worried about it .
We were a bit wistful , but these things happen .
`` We ca n't stress enough how grateful we are for all the support we have received overnight , '' he said .
Petersfield Bookshop celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2018 , and has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the last 60 years .

The Petersfield Bookshop in Hampshire raked in over £1,000 after a social media appeal which was even shared by fantasy author Neil Gaiman to his 2.8m Twitter followers
A bookshop has been inundated with orders after it revealed it had failed to sell a single book in a day - for the first time in 100 years.
The Petersfield Bookshop tweeted that it hadn't taken a penny all day - which was seen by leading author Neil Gaiman.
He retweeted their appeal for help and within hours it had taken over £1,000 worth of online orders.
Robert Sansom, who has worked at the shop for 13 years, snapped some photos of the eerily empty store on Tuesday,
He posted on Twitter "Tumbleweed... not a single book sold today" at the shop Petersfield in Hampshire.
Image: Google) Google)
The shop assistant shared a link to the store's website and implored customers to take advantage of the bookshop's 25 per cent January sale.
Petersfield Bookshop's social media account then gained 1,100 new followers in just 15 hours, with over £1,000 worth of online orders.
News of the bookshop's plight reached book-lovers all over the world, with people in America sending in messages and order requests.
And even beloved fantasy author Neil Gaiman saw the bookshop's photographs - and retweeted them to his 2.8 million followers.
Robert, who runs the bookshop's social media account, said: "I couldn't believe it. It's been a real 'kindness of strangers' story.
Image: The Petersfield Bookshop /SWNS) The Petersfield Bookshop /SWNS)
"The number of likes and retweets started going up right before my eyes, it was like it was animated.
"I had messages and order requests coming in from all over the world.
"I had to stop replying to messages eventually at 2 o'clock this morning.
"Somebody we have a connection with at the bookshop has a vague connection with Neil Gaiman, and sent it to him, and that was it."
And Robert described the shop's lack of sales yesterday as "very unusual".
He said: "We're used to having slow days, especially in January and February, which are always notoriously bad.
Image: The Petersfield Bookshop /SWNS) The Petersfield Bookshop /SWNS) Image: The Petersfield Bookshop /SWNS) The Petersfield Bookshop /SWNS)
"But yesterday was very strange. It was very stormy, so everyone was on lockdown.
"We had a few people come in and browse, but nobody was really in the buying mood.
"It got to about an hour before closing time and we realised we hadn't taken a single penny all day. None of us could remember that ever happening before."
But Robert was quick to add: "We weren't really worried about it. We were a bit wistful, but these things happen.
"We can't stress enough how grateful we are for all the support we have received overnight," he said.
Petersfield Bookshop celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2018, and has been run by the same family for the last 60 years.


thedailymirror--2020-01-15--Sharon Beshenivsky murder suspect was arrested after being spotted at Pakistan wedding

Paul Beshenivsky has welcomed the arrest of the man accused of masterminding the robbery which led to the murder of his police officer wife .
Piran Ditta Khan , 71 , wanted over the killing of PC Sharon Beshenivsky , was detained in Pakistan on Tuesday .
It is understood he was spotted among hundreds of guests at his nephew ’ s wedding in Islamabad , despite wearing glasses and a long beard .
He appeared in court on Wednesday , where he was told he would face an application for extradition to the UK .
PC Beshenivsky , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down on her daughter Lydia ’ s birthday after just nine months on the job .
She was the seventh female officer to be killed in the line of duty in the UK .
Her colleague , Teresa Milburn , was seriously injured by the gunmen who opened fire in a raid on a travel agency .
Six men were jailed , but police also wanted to speak to Khan , now 71 .
They were unable to find him despite a £20,000 reward but two days ago Paul was told the shock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Police told him they believed they had their man , but warned they “ didn ’ t know 100 % ” if it was the right person .
The next day they called to say ex-bouncer Khan had been in court .
Paul , from Bradford , who has since remarried , said today : “ I would like to see him face to face .
`` It ’ s good they have got him , that they have never forgotten about it all this time .
“ It ’ s hard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have to live through it all again .
It is particularly hard for Lydia , who just turned 18 .
“ She was just five when her mum was killed so she ’ s gone through it without having to live through all the details , but now she will.
” Paul said his son , Paul junior , who is 21 , does remember his mum ’ s killing “ I ’ m hoping this may bring us some kind of closure , ” he said .
He revealed his daughter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passion of her mum who had dreams of becoming a police horsewoman .
Paul added : “ I have always been aware this man was wanted by police and every so often I would get a call , saying they think they are close and then it turned out that they weren ’ t .
“ I have been told this is going to be a long process and that it could take two years to get him to the UK.
” Sharon was wearing an anti-stab vest but died after being blasted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gun during the robbery in November 2005 .
Her partner was shot in the shoulder but the mum of one survived .
The pair had arrived at the agency in Bradford , West Yorks , at around 3.30pm after responding to a call .
Teresa nipped back to turn off the car ’ s blue lights , worried she would get told off for running down the battery .
One of the robbers then shouted “ Feds !
” and the agency door burst open and there was a loud bang .
Teresa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off again , the bullet hammering into her shoulder .
She managed to press an emergency button on her radio and central control received the dreaded Code Zero warning : officers shot .
The gang who raided the agency believed that up to £100,000 could be inside , but they escaped with little more than £5,000 .
Jurors heard how two people had gone missing , Mustafa Jama and Khan .
Jama had escaped the UK disguised in a burka and using his sister ’ s passport , but was later caught in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is now serving 35 years for murder as are his brother , Yusuf and gang boss Muzzaker Shah .
Talking of Khan ’ s appearance at the wedding , an insider said : “ Though he was unrecognisable at first glance , the family all knew who he was and the guests soon found out .
“ He had a lot of enemies so I ’ d say that is how he has been found.
” The source said Khan had live in the city for at least four years .
The insider @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years ago in a disguise with a long beard , hat and walking stick .
“ The person approached him and he denied being Khan but we know it was him.
” Ten years after Sharon ’ s death Paul found love with Michelle Sherbourne who was a nanny to the couple ’ s children .
They married three years ago , but Paul said the family would never get over the loss of Sharon .
He said : “ This has never gone away for us , we have a memorial every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ It is hard but I do like to go along to the memorials , it is nice to speak to other families in the same position as us , somebody else who knows what you are going through and to offer support .
“ The police have been very good to us over the years and have always spoken to us about Sharon and the case .
“ Life has moved on , but we will never forget Sharon .
“ Sharon will always be a big part of our lives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Paul said telling his children “ Mummy has died and she won ’ t be coming home ” was “ the hardest thing I have ever done ” .
“ It took me two days to tell the kids , ” he recalled .
“ I struggled to find the words but I saw them looking down and thought I ’ d be truthful in as simple a way as possible.
” Four hundred uniformed officers lined the streets at PC Beshenivsky ’ s funeral .
A memorial marks the spot where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chairman of West Yorkshire Police Federation said : “ The murder of Sharon and the attempted murder PC Teresa Milburn sent a shockwave throughout the world .
“ We still mourn the loss of Sharon .
”

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EXCLUSIVE Paul Beshenivsky has welcome the arrest of Piran Ditta Khan, 71, suspected to be the mastermind behind the robbery that killed PC Sharon Beshenivsky
Sharon Beshenivsky murder suspect was arrested after being spotted at Pakistan wedding
Paul Beshenivsky has welcomed the arrest of the man accused of masterminding the robbery which led to the murder of his police officer wife.
Piran Ditta Khan, 71, wanted over the killing of PC Sharon Beshenivsky, was detained in Pakistan on Tuesday.
It is understood he was spotted among hundreds of guests at his nephew’s wedding in Islamabad, despite wearing glasses and a long beard.
He appeared in court on Wednesday, where he was told he would face an application for extradition to the UK.
PC Beshenivsky, a 38-year-old “rookie” officer was gunned down on her daughter Lydia’s birthday after just nine months on the job.
She was the seventh female officer to be killed in the line of duty in the UK.
Her colleague, Teresa Milburn, was seriously injured by the gunmen who opened fire in a raid on a travel agency.
Image: E-Mail) E-Mail)
Six men were jailed, but police also wanted to speak to Khan, now 71.
They were unable to find him despite a £20,000 reward but two days ago Paul was told the shock news the suspect had finally been arrested.
Police told him they believed they had their man, but warned they “didn’t know 100%” if it was the right person.
The next day they called to say ex-bouncer Khan had been in court.
Paul, from Bradford, who has since remarried, said today: “I would like to see him face to face.
"It’s good they have got him, that they have never forgotten about it all this time.
“It’s hard for us though because we are going to have to live through it all again. It is particularly hard for Lydia, who just turned 18.
Image: Unknown) Unknown)
“She was just five when her mum was killed so she’s gone through it without having to live through all the details, but now she will.”
Paul said his son, Paul junior, who is 21, does remember his mum’s killing
“I’m hoping this may bring us some kind of closure,” he said.
He revealed his daughter now works with horses, following the passion of her mum who had dreams of becoming a police horsewoman.
Paul added: “I have always been aware this man was wanted by police and every so often I would get a call, saying they think they are close and then it turned out that they weren’t.
“I have been told this is going to be a long process and that it could take two years to get him to the UK.”
Image: SWNS) SWNS)
Sharon was wearing an anti-stab vest but died after being blasted in the chest with a MAC-10 sub-machine gun during the robbery in November 2005.
Her partner was shot in the shoulder but the mum of one survived.
The pair had arrived at the agency in Bradford, West Yorks, at around 3.30pm after responding to a call.
Teresa nipped back to turn off the car’s blue lights, worried she would get told off for running down the battery.
One of the robbers then shouted “Feds!” and the agency door burst open and there was a loud bang.
Teresa saw Sharon fall before the gun went off again, the bullet hammering into her shoulder.
She managed to press an emergency button on her radio and central control received the dreaded Code Zero warning: officers shot.
Another bullet smashed a top window in a nearby college library.
Image: PA) PA)
The gang who raided the agency believed that up to £100,000 could be inside, but they escaped with little more than £5,000.
Jurors heard how two people had gone missing, Mustafa Jama and Khan.
Jama had escaped the UK disguised in a burka and using his sister’s passport, but was later caught in covert military operation in Somalia. He is now serving 35 years for murder as are his brother, Yusuf and gang boss Muzzaker Shah.
Talking of Khan’s appearance at the wedding, an insider said: “Though he was unrecognisable at first glance, the family all knew who he was and the guests soon found out.
“He had a lot of enemies so I’d say that is how he has been found.”
The source said Khan had live in the city for at least four years.
The insider said: “He was seen four years ago in a disguise with a long beard, hat and walking stick.
Image: Guzelian) Guzelian) Image: Daily Mirror) Daily Mirror)
“The person approached him and he denied being Khan but we know it was him.” Ten years after Sharon’s death Paul found love with Michelle Sherbourne who was a nanny to the couple’s children.
They married three years ago, but Paul said the family would never get over the loss of Sharon.
He said: “This has never gone away for us, we have a memorial every year that we always go along to.
“It is hard but I do like to go along to the memorials, it is nice to speak to other families in the same position as us, somebody else who knows what you are going through and to offer support.
“The police have been very good to us over the years and have always spoken to us about Sharon and the case.
“Life has moved on, but we will never forget Sharon.
“Sharon will always be a big part of our lives, in our children’s lives.
Image: Alex Cousins / SWNS) Alex Cousins / SWNS)
Paul said telling his children “Mummy has died and she won’t be coming home” was “the hardest thing I have ever done”.
“It took me two days to tell the kids,” he recalled.
“I struggled to find the words but I saw them looking down and thought I’d be truthful in as simple a way as possible.”
Four hundred uniformed officers lined the streets at PC Beshenivsky’s funeral.
A memorial marks the spot where she was shot.
Brian Booth, chairman of West Yorkshire Police Federation said: “The murder of Sharon and the attempted murder PC Teresa Milburn sent a shockwave throughout the world.
“We still mourn the loss of Sharon.”


thedailymirror--2020-01-15--Crowdfunding bid for Big Ben to bong on Brexit dashed by Commons officials

Hopes Big Ben could bong for Brexit have been dashed by Parliament officials .
Commons officials have reportedly told Number 10 they could not accept public cash to pay for the historic landmark 's repair to be suspended in order for the bell to be rung .
The Prime Minister had called for Brits to raise the £500,000 needed to restore the symbolic chime to mark the moment Britain leaves the EU .
Boris Johnson had recently revealed he is drawing up plans to `` bung a bob '' for Parliament 's famous bell to ring out at 11pm on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ toward restoring the clapper of the Great Bell known as Big Ben , so it could ring out on Brexit before its restoration is complete .
The bell was disconnected in 2017 to protect the hearing of workers restoring the Elizabeth Tower .
But House of Commons authorities tonight told the Sun the crowdfunding approach to make Big Ben bong for Brexit is against the rules .
A spokesperson told the newspaper : “ There has been a suggestion that the cost of striking the Bell could be covered by donations made by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unprecedented approach .
“ The House of Commons has well established means of voting through the expenditure required to allow it to function , and to preserve its constitutional position in relation to Government .
“ Any novel form of funding would need to be consistent with principles of propriety and proper oversight of public expenditure.
” The Prime Minister 's spokesman told the newspaper tonight that the moment of Brexit on January 31 would still be celebrated .
Downing Street was working on a `` package of ways '' to mark the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the near future , the spokesman said .
The make Big Ben Bong campaign launched by Tory MP Mark Francois was backed by leavers and Brexit Party boss Nigel Farage .
The GoFundMe page was run by campaign group StandUp4Brexit , and had tonight reached more than £20,000 in donations .
It was unclear whether the donations would have to be returned .
The 'bung a bob for Big Ben ' Brexit campaign had attracted widespread ridicule .
SNP MP Stewart McDonald said : `` A ‘ global Britain ’ that has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bells of its most famous clock tower .
We really are through the looking glass . ''

Boris Johnsons's bid to make Big Ben bong for Brexit attracted a massive crowdfunding campaign but House of Commons officials appears to have been nipped in the bud
Crowdfunding bid for Big Ben to bong on Brexit dashed by Commons officials
Hopes Big Ben could bong for Brexit have been dashed by Parliament officials.
Commons officials have reportedly told Number 10 they could not accept public cash to pay for the historic landmark's repair to be suspended in order for the bell to be rung.
The Prime Minister had called for Brits to raise the £500,000 needed to restore the symbolic chime to mark the moment Britain leaves the EU.
Boris Johnson had recently revealed he is drawing up plans to "bung a bob" for Parliament's famous bell to ring out at 11pm on January 31.
The cash would go toward restoring the clapper of the Great Bell known as Big Ben, so it could ring out on Brexit before its restoration is complete.
The bell was disconnected in 2017 to protect the hearing of workers restoring the Elizabeth Tower.
Image: WILL OLIVER/EPA-EFE/REX) WILL OLIVER/EPA-EFE/REX)
But House of Commons authorities tonight told the Sun the crowdfunding approach to make Big Ben bong for Brexit is against the rules.
A spokesperson told the newspaper: “There has been a suggestion that the cost of striking the Bell could be covered by donations made by the public. This would be an unprecedented approach.
“The House of Commons has well established means of voting through the expenditure required to allow it to function, and to preserve its constitutional position in relation to Government.
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“Any novel form of funding would need to be consistent with principles of propriety and proper oversight of public expenditure.”
The Prime Minister's spokesman told the newspaper tonight that the moment of Brexit on January 31 would still be celebrated.
Downing Street was working on a "package of ways" to mark the day, and would announce the plans in the near future, the spokesman said.
The make Big Ben Bong campaign launched by Tory MP Mark Francois was backed by leavers and Brexit Party boss Nigel Farage.
The GoFundMe page was run by campaign group StandUp4Brexit, and had tonight reached more than £20,000 in donations.
It was unclear whether the donations would have to be returned.
The 'bung a bob for Big Ben' Brexit campaign had attracted widespread ridicule.
SNP MP Stewart McDonald said: "A ‘global Britain’ that has to run a crowdfunder to ring the bells of its most famous clock tower. We really are through the looking glass."


thedailymirror--2020-01-15--Rocky Johnson dead: The Rock's wrestler dad passes away aged 75

Rocky Johnson , the wrestler dad of The Rock , has died aged 75 .
A huge name in his own right , Rocky became National Wrestling Alliance Georgia Champion and NWA Southern Heavyweight Memphis Champion as well as a host of other titles across his career .
With partner Tony Atlas , he was part of the first black tag team to win the World Tag Team championship in the World Wrestling Federation .
He retired in 1991 and , along with Pat Patterson , trained son Dwayne to wrestle .
Dwayne would go on to become one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , becoming a legend in WWE as The Rock .
Early in The Rock 's career , then known as Rocky Maivia , his father had an on-screen presence , jumping into the ring on his behalf after his son was attacked by The Sultan and The Iron Sheik at Wrestlemania 13 .
But this was short-lived as the Rocky Maivia character flopped , which turned out to be a blessing in disguise for Dwayne .
In February 2008 , Johnson was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame along with father-in-law Peter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johnson 's cause of death is , as yet , unknown .
Fellow WWE hall-of-famer Brutus Beefcake tweeted : `` So sad to hear that my friend Rocky Johnson has passed away .
He was an amazing man who I admired greatly !
God Bless you Rocky until we see each other in heaven !
!
`` Prayers going out to Dwayne @ TheRock Johnson and his family .
You ’ re in my thoughts always !
Much love ! ''

Rocky Johnson was a huge name in the world of wrestling in his own right - becoming one half of the first black WWF Tag Team Champions - as well as being dad to The Rock
Rocky Johnson, the wrestler dad of The Rock, has died aged 75.
A huge name in his own right, Rocky became National Wrestling Alliance Georgia Champion and NWA Southern Heavyweight Memphis Champion as well as a host of other titles across his career.
With partner Tony Atlas, he was part of the first black tag team to win the World Tag Team championship in the World Wrestling Federation.
He retired in 1991 and, along with Pat Patterson, trained son Dwayne to wrestle.
Dwayne would go on to become one of the most synonymous names in wrestling history, becoming a legend in WWE as The Rock.
Image: FilmMagic) FilmMagic) Image: WWE) WWE)
Early in The Rock's career, then known as Rocky Maivia, his father had an on-screen presence, jumping into the ring on his behalf after his son was attacked by The Sultan and The Iron Sheik at Wrestlemania 13.
But this was short-lived as the Rocky Maivia character flopped, which turned out to be a blessing in disguise for Dwayne.
In February 2008, Johnson was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame along with father-in-law Peter Maivia. The Rock inducted both.
Johnson's cause of death is, as yet, unknown.
Fellow WWE hall-of-famer Brutus Beefcake tweeted: "So sad to hear that my friend Rocky Johnson has passed away. He was an amazing man who I admired greatly! God Bless you Rocky until we see each other in heaven!!
"Prayers going out to Dwayne @TheRock Johnson and his family. You’re in my thoughts always! Much love!"


thedailymirror--2020-01-16--Girl who had foot stitched to knee is so active she snapped her prosthetic leg

An inspirational schoolgirl who beat bone cancer after surgeons turned her foot into her knee is no so active she snapped her prosthetic .
Little Amelia Eldred has tkaen on dancing , trampolining , roller skating , bike riding and even playing football - despite at one point never knowing if she would even be able to walk again .
Amelia , from Tamworth , Staffordshire , has even danced so much that her prosthetic leg snapped - and she was forced to order a replacement .
The nine-year-old was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in August 2017 , which led to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This operation involves having the knee and part of the leg amputated and the foot and heel joints re-attached back-to-front , to create a new knee joint .
Fast forward two years and the brave little girl has recovered from surgery , is in remission of her bone cancer and is living a more active lifestyle than most children her age .
Amelia 's mum , Michelle , 46 , a civil servant , said : `` Amelia is a really amazing little girl , you would never of thought she had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She shows her leg off with pride , and never batted an eye at having to have the procedure done in the first place .
`` We told her that rotationplasty was an option and Amelia made her decision after watching a girl on YouTube who had the same operation and is now a dancer Amelia said she wanted to be like her .
`` As she went into surgery , the last thing she said was 'bye bye tumour , see you loser ! '
`` She is proud of her leg @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what she has had done .
She will challenge any unkind words as she feels it is her superpower .
`` She was always such an active girl , she loves everything outdoors , she loves dance , athletics , sports and playing outside .
`` It 's quite a controversial procedure that she had , you definitely double take at it if you have never seen it before because her foot is backwards .
`` As a family , we knew that she had a much higher chance of a long and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Because it went really well , she can do everything she loves , and now it 's even better because each activity is a new challenge for her .
`` One thing we know for sure is that she 's too driven to let her prosthetic get in the way of everything she likes doing , and she proves it to us every single day . ''
Amelia was diagnosed on her 7th birthday after her leg became swollen at a sports summer holiday club in August 2017 .
Michelle said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weeks later after the swelling did n't go down , where a tumour mass was found that had fractured her left femur .
`` I ca n't put into words how I felt that day , my world just stood still , to think my daughter was about to embark on such a terrible journey in hospital was horrific .
`` We were then referred to Birmingham Children 's Hospital , had an MRI , scans and a biopsy , then started chemo in September 2017 . ''
In November the same year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of getting any smaller , and their only options were a full leg amputation , or rotationplasty , followed by four more cycles of chemo and six months of additional cancer drugs .
Michelle said : `` In the end we decided on rotationplasty because it 's what Amelia wanted .
Rotationplasty is a procedure where the leg is amputated high up the thigh , then the lower leg is reattached the wrong way around , meaning that the heel will work as a knee joint and the foot slips into a prosthetic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Amelia did , she was so positive and so unfazed by what was happening it kept us calm .
`` We have always tried to keep things as 'normal ' as possible after the diagnosis and tell Amelia that she can achieve anything she puts her mind to .
`` We always encourage her to try new things and enjoy life to the full . ''
Now , Amelia 's cancer is in remission and she has made a full recovery after her surgery and chemotherapy - although she will continue to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that way .
She spends her weeks proving to herself that she can anything she sets her mind too and completes activities that most able-bodied children do n't .
Michelle said : `` She 's just perfect , it has been such a difficult few years for us as a family , but she has just smiled throughout .
`` Looking back now we 're all so happy we opted for rotationplasty because now we see all of the things she can do as a result of it .
`` She smiles and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if she works hard enough and also tells me that there 'is nothing wrong with being different Mom , normal is boring ! '
`` We 're just to thankful that she 's ok , everything else is bonus . ''

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Tiffany Lo, Dan Coles)

LITTLE GIRL WHO HAS FOOT FOR A KNEE, AFTER BEATING BONE CANCER IS GROWING UP, AND SHE'S INCREDIBLE
LITTLE GIRL WHO HAS FOOT FOR A KNEE, AFTER BEATING BONE CANCER IS GROWING UP, AND SHE'S INCREDIBLE
Amelia Eldred had her dreams come true after undergoing a rare operation that turned her foot to her knee. The little girl, from Tamworth, Staffordshire, has now picked up dancing and many other sports.
Girl who had foot stitched to knee is so active she snapped her prosthetic leg
An inspirational schoolgirl who beat bone cancer after surgeons turned her foot into her knee is no so active she snapped her prosthetic.
Little Amelia Eldred has tkaen on dancing, trampolining, roller skating, bike riding and even playing football - despite at one point never knowing if she would even be able to walk again.
Amelia, from Tamworth, Staffordshire, has even danced so much that her prosthetic leg snapped - and she was forced to order a replacement.
The nine-year-old was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in August 2017, which led to her having to have rotationplasty surgery.
This operation involves having the knee and part of the leg amputated and the foot and heel joints re-attached back-to-front, to create a new knee joint.
Image: Caters News Agency) Caters News Agency)
Fast forward two years and the brave little girl has recovered from surgery, is in remission of her bone cancer and is living a more active lifestyle than most children her age.
Amelia's mum, Michelle, 46, a civil servant, said: "Amelia is a really amazing little girl, you would never of thought she had been through what she has done.
"She shows her leg off with pride, and never batted an eye at having to have the procedure done in the first place.
"We told her that rotationplasty was an option and Amelia made her decision after watching a girl on YouTube who had the same operation and is now a dancer Amelia said she wanted to be like her.
"As she went into surgery, the last thing she said was 'bye bye tumour, see you loser!'
Image: Tamworth Herald) Tamworth Herald) Image: Caters News Agency) Caters News Agency)
"She is proud of her leg and proud to show it and explain what she has had done. She will challenge any unkind words as she feels it is her superpower.
"She was always such an active girl, she loves everything outdoors, she loves dance, athletics, sports and playing outside.
"It's quite a controversial procedure that she had, you definitely double take at it if you have never seen it before because her foot is backwards.
"As a family, we knew that she had a much higher chance of a long and fulfilling life if the procedure went well.
"Because it went really well, she can do everything she loves, and now it's even better because each activity is a new challenge for her.
"One thing we know for sure is that she's too driven to let her prosthetic get in the way of everything she likes doing, and she proves it to us every single day."
Image: Caters News Agency) Caters News Agency) Image: Tamworth Herald) Tamworth Herald)
Amelia was diagnosed on her 7th birthday after her leg became swollen at a sports summer holiday club in August 2017.
Michelle said: "She had an x-ray two weeks later after the swelling didn't go down, where a tumour mass was found that had fractured her left femur.
"I can't put into words how I felt that day, my world just stood still, to think my daughter was about to embark on such a terrible journey in hospital was horrific.
"We were then referred to Birmingham Children's Hospital, had an MRI, scans and a biopsy, then started chemo in September 2017."
In November the same year, the tumour was showing no signs of getting any smaller, and their only options were a full leg amputation, or rotationplasty, followed by four more cycles of chemo and six months of additional cancer drugs.
Image: Tamworth Herald) Tamworth Herald)
Michelle said: "In the end we decided on rotationplasty because it's what Amelia wanted.
Rotationplasty is a procedure where the leg is amputated high up the thigh, then the lower leg is reattached the wrong way around, meaning that the heel will work as a knee joint and the foot slips into a prosthetic.
"We kept it together because Amelia did, she was so positive and so unfazed by what was happening it kept us calm.
"We have always tried to keep things as 'normal' as possible after the diagnosis and tell Amelia that she can achieve anything she puts her mind to.
"We always encourage her to try new things and enjoy life to the full."
Image: Richard T Harris) Richard T Harris)
Now, Amelia's cancer is in remission and she has made a full recovery after her surgery and chemotherapy - although she will continue to have regular check-ups to make sure it stays that way.
She spends her weeks proving to herself that she can anything she sets her mind too and completes activities that most able-bodied children don't.
Michelle said: "She's just perfect, it has been such a difficult few years for us as a family, but she has just smiled throughout.
"Looking back now we're all so happy we opted for rotationplasty because now we see all of the things she can do as a result of it.
"She smiles and tells me that she can do anything if she works hard enough and also tells me that there 'is nothing wrong with being different Mom, normal is boring!'
"We're just to thankful that she's ok, everything else is bonus."


thedailymirror--2020-01-16--Woman, 25, made to take test to prove she's not pregnant before being allowed on flight

An airline demanded a woman prove she was not pregnant by taking a test before allowing her on a flight .
The Japanese woman was told by staff of low-cost carrier Hong Kong Express that she had to take a 'fit-to-fly ' assessment , which included a pregnancy test .
The incident unfolded as she was boarding a flight at Hong Kong International Airport bound for the US Pacific island of Saipan .
`` It was very humiliating and frustrating , '' the 25-year-old told the Wall Street Journal .
She added that the airline indicated the test was required @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a body size or shape resembling a pregnant woman . ''
The woman was then escorted to a washroom by staff and handed a pregnancy test , she claimed .
She was then barred from boarding until she completed the test and it came back negative .
The airline said that they had immediately suspended the pregnancy checking practice following the incident .
`` We would like to apologize for the distress caused , '' a spokesperson told CNN .
`` We took actions on flights to Saipan from February 2019 to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being undermined .
`` Under our new management , we recognize the significant concerns this practice has caused .
We have immediately suspended the practice while we review it . ''
Part of the US commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands , foreign nationals fly to the country to give birth to their children on US soil .
It has a distinct immigration policy than that of America , with citizens from countries including China allowed to travel there without a visa .
As a result , hundreds of tourists give birth on Sapain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 582 babies on the island , while 492 were birthed by permanent residents .

A Japanese woman was preparing to board her Hong Kong Express flight at Hong Kong International Airport only to be told she needed to take a pregnancy test before she could come on board
Woman, 25, made to take test to prove she's not pregnant before being allowed on flight
An airline demanded a woman prove she was not pregnant by taking a test before allowing her on a flight.
The Japanese woman was told by staff of low-cost carrier Hong Kong Express that she had to take a 'fit-to-fly' assessment, which included a pregnancy test.
The incident unfolded as she was boarding a flight at Hong Kong International Airport bound for the US Pacific island of Saipan.
"It was very humiliating and frustrating," the 25-year-old told the Wall Street Journal .
She added that the airline indicated the test was required for women who were "observed to have a body size or shape resembling a pregnant woman."
Image: NurPhoto via Getty Images) NurPhoto via Getty Images)
The woman was then escorted to a washroom by staff and handed a pregnancy test, she claimed.
She was then barred from boarding until she completed the test and it came back negative.
The airline said that they had immediately suspended the pregnancy checking practice following the incident.
"We would like to apologize for the distress caused," a spokesperson told CNN.
"We took actions on flights to Saipan from February 2019 to help ensure US immigration laws were not being undermined.
Image: NurPhoto via Getty Images) NurPhoto via Getty Images)
"Under our new management, we recognize the significant concerns this practice has caused. We have immediately suspended the practice while we review it."
Sapain is a huge destination for pregnant women.
Part of the US commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, foreign nationals fly to the country to give birth to their children on US soil.
It has a distinct immigration policy than that of America, with citizens from countries including China allowed to travel there without a visa.
As a result, hundreds of tourists give birth on Sapain each year.
In 2018 tourists had 582 babies on the island, while 492 were birthed by permanent residents.


thedailymirror--2020-01-16--Mum mowed down teens and 'threatened to cut their throats' over door knock prank

A mum smashed into two teenagers and threatened to slit their throats after they played a door knocking prank on her , a court heard .
Nicole Lyons , 25 , of Tarvin , Cheshire , has been spared jail over her brutal reaction to the youngsters playing 'knock and run ' at her home .
She shouted at four children from an upstairs window , warning them she would 'slit their throats ' after they banged on her door and sprinted off , it was claimed at Chester Crown Court .
The mother-of-two later spotted the boys while driving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's BMW 4 Series jeep .
She accelerated towards the youngsters , mounting the kerb and crashing into two of them .
A 14-year-old lad was left with a broken leg , while another suffered cuts and brusies .
The other two boys escaped injury , but the youngster who suffered the broken leg spent six weeks in a cast .
A draft Facebook post found on Lyons phone said : `` Just so you know boys you messed with the wrong house .
`` Do not come near my house again .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I ’ ve seen your faces .
I will be speaking to your mummy ’ s and daddy ’ s ( sic ) . ''
The defendant was convicted of assault causing actual bodily harm , grievous bodily harm and dangerous driving .
Lyons , who has a previous conviction for drink driving , was spared jail on Tuesday .
Wayne Jackson , defending , said : `` She accepts she didn ’ t exactly cover herself in glory on that particular day.
” He added that there was a history of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stones had been thrown at some houses .
The barrister said his client regretted her actions and suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder from an old relationship which was abusive .
During sentencing , Judge Simon Berkson said she used the BMW as a 'weapon ' against the 'innocent ' boys on January 2 last year .
According to the Chester Standard , he added : `` They were playing a teenage game that has been played in this country ( for decades ) .
`` This was a very dangerous piece of deliberate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injuries were not worse than they were . ''
She was handed a 20-month suspended prison sentence , a six-month night curfew and a two-year driving ban .
The father of one of the victims said Lyons 'got off lightly ' .

Nicole Lyons, of Tarvin, Cheshire, crashed into two teenage boys with a BMW 4 Series jeep. One lad suffered a broken leg, while the other was left with cuts and bruises
Mum mowed down teens and 'threatened to cut their throats' over door knock prank
A mum smashed into two teenagers and threatened to slit their throats after they played a door knocking prank on her, a court heard.
Nicole Lyons, 25, of Tarvin, Cheshire, has been spared jail over her brutal reaction to the youngsters playing 'knock and run' at her home.
She shouted at four children from an upstairs window, warning them she would 'slit their throats' after they banged on her door and sprinted off, it was claimed at Chester Crown Court.
The mother-of-two later spotted the boys while driving back from the shops in her partner's BMW 4 Series jeep.
She accelerated towards the youngsters, mounting the kerb and crashing into two of them.
A 14-year-old lad was left with a broken leg, while another suffered cuts and brusies.
The other two boys escaped injury, but the youngster who suffered the broken leg spent six weeks in a cast.
A draft Facebook post found on Lyons phone said: "Just so you know boys you messed with the wrong house.
"Do not come near my house again. You will have your throats ripped out, I’ve seen your faces. I will be speaking to your mummy’s and daddy’s (sic)."
The defendant was convicted of assault causing actual bodily harm, grievous bodily harm and dangerous driving.
Image: MEN Media) MEN Media)
Lyons, who has a previous conviction for drink driving, was spared jail on Tuesday.
Wayne Jackson, defending, said: "She accepts she didn’t exactly cover herself in glory on that particular day.”
He added that there was a history of antisocial behaviour on Lyons' estate and stones had been thrown at some houses.
The barrister said his client regretted her actions and suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder from an old relationship which was abusive.
During sentencing, Judge Simon Berkson said she used the BMW as a 'weapon' against the 'innocent' boys on January 2 last year.
According to the Chester Standard, he added: "They were playing a teenage game that has been played in this country (for decades).
"This was a very dangerous piece of deliberate bad driving and you are fortunate the injuries were not worse than they were."
She was handed a 20-month suspended prison sentence, a six-month night curfew and a two-year driving ban.
The father of one of the victims said Lyons 'got off lightly'.


thedailymirror--2020-01-16--Lauren Goodger denies she is pregnant after sparking rumours with bizarre diet

Lauren Goodger has posted a photo of her bizarre meal on Instagram .
The reality star , 33 , photographed her strange sandwich combination and explained to her followers that it was ham and horseradish .
She added : `` My dinner every night last 3 nights in a row '' .
The post about her unusual appetite was topped off with a pregnant lady emoji - but a source close to Lauren confirmed she is n't pregnant .
Lauren is not publicly in a relationship , but The Sun reported that she was recently photographed on an outing in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hargeaves .
Former TOWIE star Lauren recently took to Instagram to tell her followers she thought her house was being haunted by a poltergeist .
explain the spiritual happenings at home , telling her 706,000 followers the bulbs around her Hollywood-style mirror are being messed with .
In the video , Lauren explains : `` So 2nd night in a row my light has come on ...
I go sleep it ’ s off and I wake up and it ’ s on… ” Lauren is adamant she 's not controlling the lights @ @ @ @ @ @ @ angels giving her a sign rather than a ghostly presence .
She added : `` I asked angels for something… Is this a sign ?
” In her next Instagram story , the paranormal activity seemed to have intensified as Lauren tells followers : “ And I ’ m not lying it ’ s just got brighter lol.
” At least , she appears to be laughing about the mystery .
At the end of December Lauren had a stint in hospital after being rushed into emergency services on Boxing Day .
Concerning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ star was `` really not in a good way lately '' after she said “ I feel like I 'm dying . ''
In another post she shared , `` The mind and body are not separate .
What affects one , affects the other . ''
According to sources she has since been released from hospital and has been recovering at home .
Lauren has been surrounded by controversy recently after being tricked into promoting a poisonous drink that contained deadly cyanide .
It was all part of a BBC sting called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they see how far celebrities are willing to go to promote products to unsuspecting followers .
The show revealed that Lauren , alongside many other social media stars , agreed to promote the drink without even trying it first .

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Lauren Goodger has confirmed she is not pregnant after posting a photo of her unusual cravings alongside the pregnant lady emoji
Lauren Goodger denies she is pregnant after sparking rumours with bizarre diet
Lauren Goodger has posted a photo of her bizarre meal on Instagram .
The reality star, 33, photographed her strange sandwich combination and explained to her followers that it was ham and horseradish.
She added: "My dinner every night last 3 nights in a row".
The post about her unusual appetite was topped off with a pregnant lady emoji - but a source close to Lauren confirmed she isn't pregnant.
Lauren is not publicly in a relationship, but The Sun reported that she was recently photographed on an outing in Essex with her hunky personal trainer Keegan Hargeaves.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Former TOWIE star Lauren recently took to Instagram to tell her followers she thought her house was being haunted by a poltergeist.
explain the spiritual happenings at home, telling her 706,000 followers the bulbs around her Hollywood-style mirror are being messed with.
In the video, Lauren explains: "So 2nd night in a row my light has come on... I go sleep it’s off and I wake up and it’s on…”
Image: Splash News) Splash News)
Lauren is adamant she's not controlling the lights, but she's hoping it's angels giving her a sign rather than a ghostly presence.
She added: "I asked angels for something… Is this a sign?”
In her next Instagram story, the paranormal activity seemed to have intensified as Lauren tells followers: “And I’m not lying it’s just got brighter lol.”
At least, she appears to be laughing about the mystery.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
At the end of December Lauren had a stint in hospital after being rushed into emergency services on Boxing Day.
Concerning Instagram posts suggested that the surgically enhanced star was "really not in a good way lately" after she said “I feel like I'm dying."
In another post she shared, "The mind and body are not separate. What affects one, affects the other."
According to sources she has since been released from hospital and has been recovering at home.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Lauren has been surrounded by controversy recently after being tricked into promoting a poisonous drink that contained deadly cyanide.
It was all part of a BBC sting called Blindboy Undestroys the World, in which they see how far celebrities are willing to go to promote products to unsuspecting followers.
The show revealed that Lauren, alongside many other social media stars, agreed to promote the drink without even trying it first.


thedailymirror--2020-01-16--Parents share outrage over very 'upsetting' homework question for 14-year-olds

A high school has faced backlash from parents and members of the public after a shocking question on a biology homework assignment went viral .
The question is thought to have been given out to around 90 students aged 14 and 15-years-old at Klein Collins High School in Houston and was about rape .
It read : `` Suzy was assaulted in an alley and is a victim of rape .
`` The police collected a sample of sperm that was left at the crime scene and now have three suspects in custody .
Which of the suspects raped Suzy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ either S1 , S2 or S3 and compare each of the DNA sequences to the `` felon '' .
Parents of pupils at the school had very strong reactions , with one branding it `` upsetting '' .
Mum Cookie VonHaven , who has a daughter in the 10th grade , said : `` It ’ s upsetting and I know girls this age , just the thought ... they know that rape is forced non-consensual sex and that upsets them .
`` That ’ s why I can ’ t fathom a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Similarly , Dana Duplantier who has a ninth-grader , could n't believe that a teacher had approved the question .
She asked : `` Wouldn ’ t [ the teacher ] have to get that approved by the school board or teachers or something to put that in there ? ''
Following the backlash , the School District released a statement on the homework question .
They said : `` The assignment is not part of the District ’ s approved curriculum and is by no means representative of the District ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has investigated the source of the materials and appropriate corrective action has been taken . ''
The District did not comment on what the `` corrective action '' was .

Parents have shared their fury after a school gave 14-year-olds a homework assignment containing a question about a woman who had been raped
Parents share outrage over very 'upsetting' homework question for 14-year-olds
A high school has faced backlash from parents and members of the public after a shocking question on a biology homework assignment went viral.
The question is thought to have been given out to around 90 students aged 14 and 15-years-old at Klein Collins High School in Houston and was about rape.
It read: "Suzy was assaulted in an alley and is a victim of rape.
"The police collected a sample of sperm that was left at the crime scene and now have three suspects in custody. Which of the suspects raped Suzy?"
Students were asked to answer either S1, S2 or S3 and compare each of the DNA sequences to the "felon".
Image: KPRC2) KPRC2)
Parents of pupils at the school had very strong reactions, with one branding it "upsetting".
Mum Cookie VonHaven, who has a daughter in the 10th grade, said: "It’s upsetting and I know girls this age, just the thought ... they know that rape is forced non-consensual sex and that upsets them.
"That’s why I can’t fathom a teacher putting that on a test."
Similarly, Dana Duplantier who has a ninth-grader, couldn't believe that a teacher had approved the question.
She asked: "Wouldn’t [the teacher] have to get that approved by the school board or teachers or something to put that in there?"
Following the backlash, the School District released a statement on the homework question.
They said: "The assignment is not part of the District’s approved curriculum and is by no means representative of the District’s instructional philosophy.
"The District has investigated the source of the materials and appropriate corrective action has been taken."
The District did not comment on what the "corrective action" was.


thedailymirror--2020-01-16--Prince Harry 'laughed out loud' when asked how chats over his royal future are going

Prince Harry 'laughed out loud ' when asked how discussions about his future role in the Royal Family are going , it has been claimed .
The Duke of Sussex attended his first official engagement since announcing that he and Meghan Markle are stepping back from their senior roles and plan to split their time between the UK and Canada .
Harry hosted the Rugby League World Cup 2021 draws at Buckingham Palace , meeting with representatives from all 21 nations taking part in the tournament before watching children from a local school play .
The media were invited to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about how discussions with the Queen , Charles , William and other royal figures are progressing .
He did not their answer , and reportedly laughed when the first question was shouted out .
The Express 's royal correspondent Richard Palmer tweeted : `` Prince Harry ignored questions from the media about how discussions are progressing on his and Meghan ’ s future .
`` He had his back to us by then but I am told by a colleague on the other side that Harry laughed out loud when the first question @ @ @ @ @ @ @ summoned Harry to crisis talks at Sandringham with his father and older brother .
Meghan , who is back in Canada with the couple 's son Archie , was expected to dial in but did n't as the couple reportedly did n't think it was necessary .
The Queen later released a statement saying they had `` very constructive discussions '' .
She said that while she wished Meghan and Harry would remain in their current positions , she `` respects and understands '' their decision to want a more private life .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the `` complex matters '' had not yet been resolved , saying she had asked her family to reach final decisions about certain things in the `` coming days '' .
Meghan and Harry reportedly announced their decision without consulting any other members of the Firm , with Charles and William only being sent a copy of their statement 10 minutes before it went live .

Prince Harry attending his first engagement since announcing that he and wife Meghan Markle plan to step back from their roles as senior members of the Royal Family - without consulting the Queen
Prince Harry 'laughed out loud' when asked how chats over his royal future are going
Prince Harry 'laughed out loud' when asked how discussions about his future role in the Royal Family are going, it has been claimed.
The Duke of Sussex attended his first official engagement since announcing that he and Meghan Markle are stepping back from their senior roles and plan to split their time between the UK and Canada.
Harry hosted the Rugby League World Cup 2021 draws at Buckingham Palace, meeting with representatives from all 21 nations taking part in the tournament before watching children from a local school play.
The media were invited to the engagement and tried to ask him about how discussions with the Queen, Charles, William and other royal figures are progressing.
Image: Phil Harris) Phil Harris)
He did not their answer, and reportedly laughed when the first question was shouted out.
The Express's royal correspondent Richard Palmer tweeted: " Prince Harry ignored questions from the media about how discussions are progressing on his and Meghan’s future.
"He had his back to us by then but I am told by a colleague on the other side that Harry laughed out loud when the first question was asked.
Image: Phil Harris) Phil Harris)
Last week the Queen summoned Harry to crisis talks at Sandringham with his father and older brother.
Meghan, who is back in Canada with the couple's son Archie, was expected to dial in but didn't as the couple reportedly didn't think it was necessary.
The Queen later released a statement saying they had "very constructive discussions".
Image: PA) PA)
She said that while she wished Meghan and Harry would remain in their current positions, she "respects and understands" their decision to want a more private life.
But she also admitted that many of the "complex matters" had not yet been resolved, saying she had asked her family to reach final decisions about certain things in the "coming days".
Meghan and Harry reportedly announced their decision without consulting any other members of the Firm, with Charles and William only being sent a copy of their statement 10 minutes before it went live.


thedailymirror--2020-01-16--Love Island's Maura Higgins slips into kinky lingerie for saucy Valentine's Day shoot

Former Love Islander Maura Higgins looked ready for Valentine 's Day as she posed in a three-piece lingerie set for her latest Ann Summers campaign .
The Irish beauty , 29 , left little to the imagination in a raunchy shoot ahead of the most romantic day of the year .
She wore a stunning black lace bra with harness detailing and matching knickers paired with sexy thigh-high stockings .
The brunette bombshell let her bouncy hair fall in curls and sported soft glam make-up to compliment her bronzed skin .
`` Valentines is coming @ annsummers , '' she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in thousands of likes .
Her sexy lingerie snap comes after her partner Curtis Pritchard was accused of cheating on the former grid girl on New Year 's Eve with another woman .
Curtis , currently appearing as the receptionist in The Greatest Dancer , was allegedly caught in a passionate clinch with a mystery lady on the dance floor of a High Wycombe nightclub .
In a video obtained by The Sun , Curtis is seen with his arms around the woman at O'Neill 's bar .
An onlooker told the paper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the full view of the entire club .
It was quite shocking given we all knew he had a girlfriend .
`` But in that moment he obviously did n't care who saw him . ''
Curtis , 23 , is said to have hit the town after performing in the Dick Whittington pantomime at Wycombe Swan .
Maura and Curtis had spent the Christmas and New Year apart and only reunited on January 1 .
Dancing On Ice 's Maura made it clear she was pleased to be back with her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of them enjoying a bubble bath together .
Days later Maura gave a gushing interview to Heat magazine about her beau and said he was the best boyfriend she 'd ever had .
`` Oh my God , he 's just amazing .
He 's very , very kind , '' she gushed .
`` It was my birthday recently and he was giving me like , presents every day for the entire week before .
No boyfriend has ever done anything like that for me before .
It was very special and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you have a story to sell ?
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LOVE ISLAND: MAURA HIGGINS SAYS SHE DOESN'T FIND NAS 'SEXY' AND FANS ARE FUMING
LOVE ISLAND: MAURA HIGGINS SAYS SHE DOESN'T FIND NAS 'SEXY' AND FANS ARE FUMING
Maura Higgins, 29, looked incredible in her latest lingerie campaign as she gave boyfriend Curtis Pritchard a preview of what to expect on Valentine's Day
Former Love Islander Maura Higgins looked ready for Valentine's Day as she posed in a three-piece lingerie set for her latest Ann Summers campaign.
The Irish beauty, 29, left little to the imagination in a raunchy shoot ahead of the most romantic day of the year.
She wore a stunning black lace bra with harness detailing and matching knickers paired with sexy thigh-high stockings.
The brunette bombshell let her bouncy hair fall in curls and sported soft glam make-up to compliment her bronzed skin.
"Valentines is coming @annsummers," she wrote alongside her Instagram snap which raked in thousands of likes.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Her sexy lingerie snap comes after her partner Curtis Pritchard was accused of cheating on the former grid girl on New Year's Eve with another woman.
Curtis, currently appearing as the receptionist in The Greatest Dancer, was allegedly caught in a passionate clinch with a mystery lady on the dance floor of a High Wycombe nightclub.
In a video obtained by The Sun , Curtis is seen with his arms around the woman at O'Neill's bar.
Image: PA) PA) Image: Ricky Vigil/Getty Images for Boo) Ricky Vigil/Getty Images for Boo)
An onlooker told the paper: "He started embracing her, in the full view of the entire club. It was quite shocking given we all knew he had a girlfriend.
"But in that moment he obviously didn't care who saw him."
Curtis, 23, is said to have hit the town after performing in the Dick Whittington pantomime at Wycombe Swan.
A representative for Curtis denied allegations that Curtis cheated.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Maura and Curtis had spent the Christmas and New Year apart and only reunited on January 1.
Dancing On Ice's Maura made it clear she was pleased to be back with her man as she shared a raunchy photo of them enjoying a bubble bath together.
Days later Maura gave a gushing interview to Heat magazine about her beau and said he was the best boyfriend she'd ever had.
"Oh my God, he's just amazing. He's very, very kind," she gushed.
"It was my birthday recently and he was giving me like, presents every day for the entire week before. No boyfriend has ever done anything like that for me before. It was very special and very thoughtful of him."
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thedailymirror--2020-01-16--Six best bank accounts to put your savings in without giving up access to it

If you have money locked away in a savings account - now could be the time to move it as inflation has hit a three year low .
While you 're unlikely to see returns of 5 % , the number of savings accounts that now match or beat inflation has risen to its highest level in more than 36 months , meaning you could get more for your money .
There are now 438 savings accounts paying at least the Consumer Prices Index of 1.3 % , figures from Savings Champion show .
While the vast majority of those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for as long as seven years , the list includes 6 easy-access savings accounts .
Savings Champion say the number of accounts which match or beat the CPI is at its highest since August 2016 , when the rate of inflation was just 0.6 % .
The Office for National Statistics says inflation hit a three-year low in December 2019 .
6 best easy access accounts right now • None Gatehouse Bank : 1.4 % , minimum £1 at opening , no notice period , unlimited withdrawals , no penalties , online only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : 1.35 % , minimum £1 at opening , no notice period , unlimited withdrawals , no penalties , online and by phone only .
• None Ford Money : 1.35 % , minimum £1 at opening , no notice period , unlimited withdrawals , no penalties , online and by phone only .
• None Saga : 1.34 % , minimum £1 at opening , no notice period , unlimited withdrawals , no penalties , online and by phone only .
• None Skipton eSaver : 1.3 % , minimum £1 at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ withdrawals , no penalties , online only .
• None Cynergy Bank : 1.31 % , minimum £1 at opening , no notice period , unlimited withdrawals , no penalties , online only .
• None ONE YEAR : Ikano Bank : 1.66 % interest , min £1,000 , one year , online only .
• None TWO YEARS : Secure Trust Bank : 1.86 % interest , min £1,000 , two years , online and by phone only .
• None THREE YEARS : Union Bank Limited : 2 % interest , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ post and in branch only .
• None FOUR YEARS : Secure Trust Bank : 2.02 % interest , min £1,000 , four years , online and by phone only .
• None FIVE YEARS : Union Bank Limited : 2.38 % interest , min £2,000 , five years , by post and in branch only .
According to Savings Champion , 355 of the inflation-beating accounts are regular savings accounts and 128 are tax-free ones .
However , while the booming number of inflation-matching accounts is good news for savers , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ news .
There have already been suggestions that a Bank of England base rate cut is on the horizon , with several policymakers indicating they would vote for a reduction from 0.75 % .
Kevin Brown , savings specialist at investment firm Scottish Friendly , said : `` This unexpected drop in the rate of inflation to 1.3 % heralds the very real prospect of a Bank of England base rate cut at the end of the month .
`` Inflation slowing again is a signal that consumer confidence is weak and weakening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prices increase has been on a downward trajectory for some time and this will be a signal to the Monetary Policy Committee that now might be the time to act to ease the supply of money .
`` The Bank of England has a target rate of 2 % , and with the real rate slipping away as GDP flatlines , action is ever more likely . ''
Banks and building societies tend to be far quicker to pass on base rate cuts to savers than they are rises .
Over the past @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interest rate paid by building societies was 1.07 % , compared to 0.84 % from the banks - 27 % higher - showing a clear gap between the two groups .
Anna Bowes , at Savings Champion said : `` When it comes to the average rates , there is a clear disparity between the two groups and it demonstrates that building societies on the whole pay higher rates and are therefore treating savers more fairly than banks .
`` There are competitive rates to be found , so savers must not accept @ @ @ @ @ @ @ better-paying alternative without delay .
If your provider does not reward your loyalty , then do n't stand for it . ''
See our guide on even more best buy savings accounts , here .

More than 438 savings accounts now match or beat inflation, the most since August 2016, but you may have to lock your cash away for longe - here are the best buys right now
Six best bank accounts to put your savings in without giving up access to it
If you have money locked away in a savings account - now could be the time to move it as inflation has hit a three year low.
While you're unlikely to see returns of 5%, the number of savings accounts that now match or beat inflation has risen to its highest level in more than 36 months, meaning you could get more for your money.
There are now 438 savings accounts paying at least the Consumer Prices Index of 1.3%, figures from Savings Champion show.
While the vast majority of those accounts require savers to lock money away for as long as seven years, the list includes 6 easy-access savings accounts .
Savings Champion say the number of accounts which match or beat the CPI is at its highest since August 2016, when the rate of inflation was just 0.6%.
The Office for National Statistics says inflation hit a three-year low in December 2019.
6 best easy access accounts right now
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According to Savings Champion, 355 of the inflation-beating accounts are regular savings accounts and 128 are tax-free ones.
However, while the booming number of inflation-matching accounts is good news for savers, the lower rate of inflation could spell bad news.
There have already been suggestions that a Bank of England base rate cut is on the horizon, with several policymakers indicating they would vote for a reduction from 0.75%.
Kevin Brown, savings specialist at investment firm Scottish Friendly, said: "This unexpected drop in the rate of inflation to 1.3% heralds the very real prospect of a Bank of England base rate cut at the end of the month.
"Inflation slowing again is a signal that consumer confidence is weak and weakening further.
"The rate at which prices increase has been on a downward trajectory for some time and this will be a signal to the Monetary Policy Committee that now might be the time to act to ease the supply of money.
"The Bank of England has a target rate of 2%, and with the real rate slipping away as GDP flatlines, action is ever more likely."
Banks and building societies tend to be far quicker to pass on base rate cuts to savers than they are rises.
Over the past 12 months, the overall average variable interest rate paid by building societies was 1.07%, compared to 0.84% from the banks - 27% higher - showing a clear gap between the two groups.
Anna Bowes, at Savings Champion said: "When it comes to the average rates, there is a clear disparity between the two groups and it demonstrates that building societies on the whole pay higher rates and are therefore treating savers more fairly than banks.
"There are competitive rates to be found, so savers must not accept paltry returns, instead switch to a better-paying alternative without delay. If your provider does not reward your loyalty, then don't stand for it."
See our guide on even more best buy savings accounts, here .


thedailymirror--2020-01-16--Woman whose tattoo was moved from her stomach to her boob begs for help to fix it

When Angela was in her early 20s she absolutely loved her Spice Girls tattoo .
Like many young women in the 1990s , she had had the Eastern symbol inked onto her stomach .
It 's meaning - girl power , a mantra Angela would need in the coming years .
She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014 and needed all her strength to fight the disease so she could stay alive for her young daughter , Ruby .
Angela explained : `` I lost a lot of weight and I said to my husband ' I should be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the doctors and he told me I had breast cancer . ''
The mum needed a mastectomy and surgeons reconstructed her breast during the operation .
But they needed to use skin from her stomach to create her new boob - and the area her tattoo covered had to be moved to her breast .
Angela said : `` The surgeon did tell me that some of the tattoo could move and asked me if I was bothered .
`` I told him it could end up on my face if it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gruelling chemotherapy followed where Angela lost her hair .
She said : `` The worst thing is having to ring your family and tell them you have breast cancer .
`` It really was n't nice for Ruby , she was really freaked out because I was sick and bald . ''
But six years on , Angela is unhappy with the unusual place her tattoo has ended up .
So she calls on the help of Channel 4 's Tattoo Fixers to complete her cancer journey .
Angela has chosen Pash as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her symbol and replace it with `` something flowery and pretty '' .
He admits it 's the `` most unique cover up I 've ever had to do '' .
Pash does n't disappoint and an emotional Angela is delighted with the results .
She says : `` It 's fabulous - thank you .
No more ugly boob .
`` It 's the end of a journey - the ugliness of cancer and the beautiful flower . ''
Tattoo Fixers is on E4 every Wednesday at 9pm .

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WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT The Tattoo Fixers are stunned when Angela calls in to ask for their help after her inking has moved to an unusual
Woman whose tattoo was moved from her stomach to her boob begs for help to fix it
When Angela was in her early 20s she absolutely loved her Spice Girls tattoo.
Like many young women in the 1990s, she had had the Eastern symbol inked onto her stomach.
It's meaning - girl power, a mantra Angela would need in the coming years.
She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014 and needed all her strength to fight the disease so she could stay alive for her young daughter, Ruby.
Angela explained: "I lost a lot of weight and I said to my husband' I should be getting fatter', so I went to the doctors and he told me I had breast cancer."
The mum needed a mastectomy and surgeons reconstructed her breast during the operation.
But they needed to use skin from her stomach to create her new boob - and the area her tattoo covered had to be moved to her breast.
Angela said: "The surgeon did tell me that some of the tattoo could move and asked me if I was bothered.
"I told him it could end up on my face if it meant I was cancer free."
Gruelling chemotherapy followed where Angela lost her hair.
She said: "The worst thing is having to ring your family and tell them you have breast cancer.
"It really wasn't nice for Ruby, she was really freaked out because I was sick and bald."
But six years on, Angela is unhappy with the unusual place her tattoo has ended up.
So she calls on the help of Channel 4's Tattoo Fixers to complete her cancer journey.
Angela has chosen Pash as the man she wants to cover up her symbol and replace it with "something flowery and pretty".
He admits it's the "most unique cover up I've ever had to do".
Pash doesn't disappoint and an emotional Angela is delighted with the results.
She says: "It's fabulous - thank you. No more ugly boob.
"It's the end of a journey - the ugliness of cancer and the beautiful flower."
Tattoo Fixers is on E4 every Wednesday at 9pm.


thedailymirror--2020-01-16--Holly and Phil in tears of laughter over Stanley Johnson's x-rated sausage blunder

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield were in tears of laughter as Stanley Johnson made a bizarre comment about his sausage on This Morning today .
The hosts had been discussing the `` death of the full-English breakfast '' with former I 'm A Celebrity stars Stanley and Toff when he made the quip .
Toff insisted that there was `` no greater joy '' than a full-English - something both she and Stanley enjoyed .
Stanley went on to despair that it was suggested that avocado and salmon should be eaten for breakfast .
`` That 's pushing it , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on - why , where are we ?
Half the world lives on rice and beans and if you start having avocado as well or breakfast you have to ask yourself , 'What kind of a chap am I ? '
'' Asked by Phil whether he asks himself 'what kind of chap ' he is having a full-English breakfast worth 1,500 calories , Stanley replied : `` I think I do . ''
But he added : `` If I look a sausage in the eye in the morning I think , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sausage . ''
Holly and Phil burst into laughter , with the latter covering his mouth with his hand .
Stanley went on to mispronounce muesli as `` mursli '' , which Holly and Phil attempted to correct .
However Stanley went on to call it `` measly '' , so they quickly gave up .
*This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV

Holly and Phil in tears of laughter over Stanley Johnson's sausage blunder
Holly and Phil in tears of laughter over Stanley Johnson's sausage blunder
This Morning hosts Holly and Phil had been discussing the 'death of the full-English breakfast' with Stanley when he made the quip
Holly and Phil in tears of laughter over Stanley Johnson's x-rated sausage blunder
Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield were in tears of laughter as Stanley Johnson made a bizarre comment about his sausage on This Morning today.
The hosts had been discussing the "death of the full-English breakfast" with former I'm A Celebrity stars Stanley and Toff when he made the quip.
Toff insisted that there was "no greater joy" than a full-English - something both she and Stanley enjoyed.
She insisted: "It's a wonderful British tradition!"
Stanley went on to despair that it was suggested that avocado and salmon should be eaten for breakfast.
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"That's pushing it," he said. "Well come on - why, where are we? Half the world lives on rice and beans and if you start having avocado as well or breakfast you have to ask yourself, 'What kind of a chap am I?'"
Asked by Phil whether he asks himself 'what kind of chap' he is having a full-English breakfast worth 1,500 calories, Stanley replied: "I think I do."
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But he added: "If I look a sausage in the eye in the morning I think, 'Well, do I really need that sausage."
Holly and Phil burst into laughter, with the latter covering his mouth with his hand.
Stanley went on to mispronounce muesli as "mursli", which Holly and Phil attempted to correct.
However Stanley went on to call it "measly", so they quickly gave up.
*This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-01-16--What happens now in Labour leadership contest as applications to vote close

The Labour leadership candidates have been whittled down to five and applications to vote are rolling in .
Keir Starmer emerged as the clear frontrunner at at the end of the MP round with 88 nominations .
Rebecca Long-Bailey and Lisa Nandy gained 33 and 31 respectively .
Jess Phillips secured 23 .
Now the race is on for those still standing to get the support of unions , affiliate groups and constituency Labour parties .
After that is the most important step - the vote by 500,000 members , who have until Monday 20 January to sign up .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ until 5pm on Thursday 16 January to sign up .
Mr Starmer got an early start with the nomination of the UK 's biggest union Unison and environmental affiliate SERA .
Contenders will have until Friday 14 February , to secure nominations either via the CLP route or the affiliates path .
How is the leader elected ?
Labour 's leader first has to be nominated by MPs and either local activists or unions .
Then there is a ballot of the full membership .
Under the old system you needed the backing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get on the ballot .
Jeremy Corbyn only scraped onto the ballot paper after a handful of moderate MPs lent him their vote to broaden the debate .
The rules were changed in 2018 to make it easier - so MPs needed the support of 10 % of MPs and MEPs ( 22 of them ) .
Since five of them cleared that hurdle they now also need either 5 % of constituency parties or 5 % of affiliates ( trade unions , socialist and co-operative parties ) .
The candidates have until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these groups and are desperately trying to convince the Trade Unions and local parties to back them .
As well as getting them on the ballot paper , union backing also brings with it money , personnel and data .
Finally , members vote for those on the ballot .
They elect not with a cross but with preferences - 1st , 2nd , 3rd etc - for who they 'd most like to see as leader .
There is only one ballot but the votes are counted in rounds .
In each @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with more than 50 % of the vote , the worst-performing candidate is eliminate and their backers ' second ( or third ) preferences are reassigned to the next person down the list .
This continues until someone has acquired 50 % of the vote .
From 5pm Tuesday 14 January to 5pm Thursday 16 January , people who are not full members of the party or affiliated trade unions could sign up to be 'registered supporters ' .
That entitles them to a vote in the contest when polling opens .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for each registered supporters .
With many Corbyn supporters now full paid-up members , there has been a push from centrists who quit the party to rejoin in order to support candidates like Jess Phillips .
The rule is the same one that was used in 2016 , when more than 180,000 registered supporters applied in two days .
When will the new leader be announced ?
Members and union affiliates have until 5pm on Monday 20 January to sign up for a ballot .
The ballot opens on Friday 21 February and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And the winner of the contest will be announced on Saturday 4 April .
The timetable for the leadership election was decided by Labour ’ s National Executive Committee ( NEC ) , made up of MPs , unions and party activists .
As Tom Watson has stood down as an MP a contest for the deputy leader will be held at the same time .
Who are the unions are backing in the Labour leadership contest ?
Keir Starmer already has Unison , the country ’ s biggest union , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ picked up the tiny , but symbolic , National Union of Mineworkers ’ .
The race is on for the rivals to win the support of the other 10 affiliated unions - whose endorsements they require to make it through to the next round .
The contenders now have to gain nominations from at least 33 constituency parties or three affiliates , two of which must be trade unions , representing 5 % of their membership , to make it onto the ballot paper .
The train drivers ’ union is expected to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Corbyn ’ candidate .
Also likely to go with Ms Long-Bailey to carry on Jeremy Corbyn ’ s left-wing brand of Labour politics .
While more naturally politically aligned with Jess Phillips , it could end up backing Keir Starmer as the early frontrunner .
While it might have been expected to back Long-Bailey , a special conference of 500 delegates later this month will have the final decision .
Almost certain to endorse Long-Bailey .
The UK ’ s third biggest union is tipped to support Lisa Nandy over Keir Starmer , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the executive could yet decide to fall in behind him .
With the smaller unions keen to have some influence with the next leadership , they could opt for Starmer .
Although a tiny union the NUM ’ s history means it hits above its weight and its endorsement of Lisa Nandy is symbolic .
The railways and transport union ’ s executive will decide whether to back Long-Bailey this week - and is expected to come down on her side despite their pro-Remain stance .
The country ’ s biggest union has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , giving his campaign an early boost .
The powerful union which was a big supporter of Jeremy Corbyn is expected to back Long-Bailey as the candidate of the Left .
But if it doesn ’ t think she ’ ll win the contest , it could yet be tempted elsewhere .
The executive of the shopworkers ’ union will decide on Monday who to back .
While Phillips is in the running , they are more likely to settle on Starmer as the favourite to win .
What are the affiliates ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ who represent different campaigns .
The groups can nominate a candidate but may choose not to .
SERA - the party 's environmental campaign has already come out in support of Keir Starmer .
But members of any of the following organisations will also have a vote in the leadership election .
What do the polls say ?
Rebecca Long-Bailey nudged ahead of Keir Starmer , according to a survey of readers of the website LabourList who are also members of the party .
It showed Shadow Business Secretary ahead of her opponents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The poll put Keir Starmer in second place , with 37 % - while Jess Phillips is in a distant third place with 9 % .
Lisa Nandy was in fourth place on 7 % , with Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry in last place on 1 % .
Pollster Survation conducted the poll , which LabourList say has been weighted to reflect the party 's membership .
But it does n't include registered affiliates or supporters who pay £25 to vote in the contest .
Mr Starmer 's share of the vote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ account , but not enough to overtake Ms Long-Bailey .
The poll suggests a second round vote , if taken tomorrow , would see Ms Long-Bailey defeat Mr Starmer 51 % to 49 % .
But , perhaps crucially , some 34 % of respondents said they had not made up their mind on who to vote for in the contest - and just 22 % of those who gave an ranking of candidates said they were certain they would not change their minds .
A YouGov poll of Labour members last week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on first preferences and in the final vote .
The LabourList/Survation poll surveyed 3,835 LabourList members who are also members of the Labour Party between 8th and 13th January 2020 .

Five contenders are through to the next stage but they will face a tough few weeks seeking the support of unions and constituency labour parties in order to win a place on the final ballot paper sent out to all members
What happens now in Labour leadership contest as applications to vote close
The Labour leadership candidates have been whittled down to five and applications to vote are rolling in.
Keir Starmer emerged as the clear frontrunner at at the end of the MP round with 88 nominations. Rebecca Long-Bailey and Lisa Nandy gained 33 and 31 respectively. Jess Phillips secured 23.
Now the race is on for those still standing to get the support of unions, affiliate groups and constituency Labour parties.
After that is the most important step - the vote by 500,000 members, who have until Monday 20 January to sign up. There are also registered supporters who had until 5pm on Thursday 16 January to sign up.
Mr Starmer got an early start with the nomination of the UK's biggest union Unison and environmental affiliate SERA.
Contenders will have until Friday 14 February, to secure nominations either via the CLP route or the affiliates path.
Here's how the process works.
How is the leader elected?
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Labour's leader first has to be nominated by MPs and either local activists or unions. Then there is a ballot of the full membership.
Under the old system you needed the backing of 15% of Labour MPs to get on the ballot.
Jeremy Corbyn only scraped onto the ballot paper after a handful of moderate MPs lent him their vote to broaden the debate.
The rules were changed in 2018 to make it easier - so MPs needed the support of 10% of MPs and MEPs (22 of them).
Since five of them cleared that hurdle they now also need either 5% of constituency parties or 5% of affiliates (trade unions, socialist and co-operative parties).
The candidates have until February 14 to get the backing of these groups and are desperately trying to convince the Trade Unions and local parties to back them.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
As well as getting them on the ballot paper, union backing also brings with it money, personnel and data.
Finally, members vote for those on the ballot. They elect not with a cross but with preferences - 1st, 2nd, 3rd etc - for who they'd most like to see as leader.
There is only one ballot but the votes are counted in rounds.
In each round, if there isn't someone with more than 50% of the vote, the worst-performing candidate is eliminate and their backers' second (or third) preferences are reassigned to the next person down the list.
This continues until someone has acquired 50% of the vote.
Who can vote?
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From 5pm Tuesday 14 January to 5pm Thursday 16 January, people who are not full members of the party or affiliated trade unions could sign up to be 'registered supporters'.
That entitles them to a vote in the contest when polling opens. But it comes at a cost - £25 for each registered supporters.
With many Corbyn supporters now full paid-up members, there has been a push from centrists who quit the party to rejoin in order to support candidates like Jess Phillips.
The rule is the same one that was used in 2016, when more than 180,000 registered supporters applied in two days.
When will the new leader be announced?
Image: SWNS) SWNS)
Members and union affiliates have until 5pm on Monday 20 January to sign up for a ballot.
The ballot opens on Friday 21 February and closes at 12pm on Thursday 2 April.
And the winner of the contest will be announced on Saturday 4 April.
The timetable for the leadership election was decided by Labour ’s National Executive Committee (NEC), made up of MPs, unions and party activists.
As Tom Watson has stood down as an MP a contest for the deputy leader will be held at the same time.
Who are the unions are backing in the Labour leadership contest?
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Keir Starmer already has Unison, the country’s biggest union, in the bag, while Lisa Nandy has picked up the tiny, but symbolic, National Union of Mineworkers’.
The race is on for the rivals to win the support of the other 10 affiliated unions - whose endorsements they require to make it through to the next round.
The contenders now have to gain nominations from at least 33 constituency parties or three affiliates, two of which must be trade unions, representing 5% of their membership, to make it onto the ballot paper.
ASLEF
The train drivers’ union is expected to back Rebecca Long-Bailey as the ‘continuity Corbyn’ candidate.
Bakers
Also likely to go with Ms Long-Bailey to carry on Jeremy Corbyn’s left-wing brand of Labour politics.
Community
While more naturally politically aligned with Jess Phillips, it could end up backing Keir Starmer as the early frontrunner.
Communication Workers’ Union
While it might have been expected to back Long-Bailey, a special conference of 500 delegates later this month will have the final decision.
Fire Brigades Union
Almost certain to endorse Long-Bailey.
GMB
The UK’s third biggest union is tipped to support Lisa Nandy over Keir Starmer, but he remains in the running and the executive could yet decide to fall in behind him.
Musicians Union
With the smaller unions keen to have some influence with the next leadership, they could opt for Starmer.
National Union of Mineworkers
Although a tiny union the NUM’s history means it hits above its weight and its endorsement of Lisa Nandy is symbolic.
TSSA
The railways and transport union’s executive will decide whether to back Long-Bailey this week - and is expected to come down on her side despite their pro-Remain stance.
Unison
The country’s biggest union has already thrown its weight behind Keir Starmer, giving his campaign an early boost.
Unite
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The powerful union which was a big supporter of Jeremy Corbyn is expected to back Long-Bailey as the candidate of the Left. But if it doesn’t think she’ll win the contest, it could yet be tempted elsewhere.
Usdaw
The executive of the shopworkers’ union will decide on Monday who to back. While Phillips is in the running, they are more likely to settle on Starmer as the favourite to win.
What are the affiliates?
The Labour Party has 20 affiliated groups who represent different campaigns.
The groups can nominate a candidate but may choose not to.
SERA - the party's environmental campaign has already come out in support of Keir Starmer.
But members of any of the following organisations will also have a vote in the leadership election.
BAME Labour
Chinese for Labour
Christians on the Left
Disability Labour
The Fabian Society
Jewish Labour Movement
Labour Animal Welfare Society (LAWS)
Labour Business
Labour Campaign for International Development
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Labour Housing Group
Labour Movement for Europe
Labour Party Irish Society
Labour Women's Network
LGBT Labour
National Union of Labour and Socialist Clubs
Scientists for Labour
Socialist Educational Association
SERA - Labour's Environment Campaign
The Socialist Health Association
Society of Labour Lawyers
What do the polls say?
Rebecca Long-Bailey nudged ahead of Keir Starmer, according to a survey of readers of the website LabourList who are also members of the party.
It showed Shadow Business Secretary ahead of her opponents with 42% of first preferences.
The poll put Keir Starmer in second place, with 37% - while Jess Phillips is in a distant third place with 9%.
Lisa Nandy was in fourth place on 7%, with Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry in last place on 1%.
Pollster Survation conducted the poll, which LabourList say has been weighted to reflect the party's membership.
But it doesn't include registered affiliates or supporters who pay £25 to vote in the contest.
Mr Starmer's share of the vote increases once second preferences are taken into account, but not enough to overtake Ms Long-Bailey.
The poll suggests a second round vote, if taken tomorrow, would see Ms Long-Bailey defeat Mr Starmer 51% to 49%.
But, perhaps crucially, some 34% of respondents said they had not made up their mind on who to vote for in the contest - and just 22% of those who gave an ranking of candidates said they were certain they would not change their minds.
A YouGov poll of Labour members last week showed Mr Starmer in first place both on first preferences and in the final vote.
The LabourList/Survation poll surveyed 3,835 LabourList members who are also members of the Labour Party between 8th and 13th January 2020.


thedailymirror--2020-01-16--Big Ben Brexit bong plans look doomed as Boris Johnson finally admits defeat

Boris Johnson finally admitted defeat today in his Brexit battle for Big Ben to bong Britain out of the EU .
The Prime Minister accepted the bell will not toll for him – despite his decision to launch a £500,000 crowd-funding campaign to ring in departure on January 31 .
His spokesman said : “ The House of Commons authorities have set out that there may be potential difficulties in accepting money from public donations .
“ The PM 's focus is on the events which he and the Government are planning to mark January 31 .
“ It 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we want to ensure that is properly recorded.
” On Tuesday , Mr Johnson urged Brexit-backing Britons to pay for Big Ben to bong when we quit the bloc at 11pm .
Backers have already raised more than £50,000 for the bell to chime and the campaign is still ongoing - but Commons authorities suggested they would n't accept the money .
He said : “ The Government was working up a plan to fund the costs to enable the bell to chime .
“ The bongs cost £500,000 but we ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bung a bob for a Big Ben bong because there are some people who want to .
“ Because Big Ben is being refurbished - they seem to have taken the clapper away - so we need to restore the clapper in order to bong Big Ben on Brexit night – and that is expensive , so we ’ re looking at whether the public can fund it.
” The famous bell was temporarily silenced in 2017 for the safety of workers involved in a four-year restoration scheme of the Elizabeth Tower , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been calls for it to chime to mark Britain ’ s departure from the EU after 47 years .
But Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle , Speaker of the House of Commons and chairman of the Commission , said : “ The Commission believes it is important to weigh up the costs this would involve if Big Ben is to chime on January 31 .
“ We also have to bear in mind that the only people who will hear it will be those who live near or are visiting Westminster.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in temporarily bringing the bonging mechanism back , testing it and allowing it to chime - and building a temporary floor to the belfry and removing it .
The temporary striking mechanism has been used for Remembrance Sunday commemorations and New Year ’ s Eve celebrations since the renovations began two-and-a-half years ago .
Delays to the ongoing restoration work by up to four weeks at a cost of £100,000 a week - totalling £400,000 .

The Prime Minister's plans to peal the prominent ping were pranged after Commons authorities said they didn't want to do it - even if the public chipped in £500,000
Boris Johnson finally admitted defeat today in his Brexit battle for Big Ben to bong Britain out of the EU.
The Prime Minister accepted the bell will not toll for him – despite his decision to launch a £500,000 crowd-funding campaign to ring in departure on January 31.
His spokesman said: “The House of Commons authorities have set out that there may be potential difficulties in accepting money from public donations.
“The PM's focus is on the events which he and the Government are planning to mark January 31.
“It's a significant moment in our history and we want to ensure that is properly recorded.”
On Tuesday, Mr Johnson urged Brexit-backing Britons to pay for Big Ben to bong when we quit the bloc at 11pm.
Backers have already raised more than £50,000 for the bell to chime and the campaign is still ongoing - but Commons authorities suggested they wouldn't accept the money.
Image: Peter Summers) Peter Summers)
He said: “The Government was working up a plan to fund the costs to enable the bell to chime.
“The bongs cost £500,000 but we’re working up a plan so people can bung a bob for a Big Ben bong because there are some people who want to.
“Because Big Ben is being refurbished - they seem to have taken the clapper away - so we need to restore the clapper in order to bong Big Ben on Brexit night – and that is expensive, so we’re looking at whether the public can fund it.”
The famous bell was temporarily silenced in 2017 for the safety of workers involved in a four-year restoration scheme of the Elizabeth Tower, which contains Big Ben.
But there have been calls for it to chime to mark Britain’s departure from the EU after 47 years.
But Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons and chairman of the Commission, said: “The Commission believes it is important to weigh up the costs this would involve if Big Ben is to chime on January 31.
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“You are talking about £50,000 a bong.
“We also have to bear in mind that the only people who will hear it will be those who live near or are visiting Westminster.”
Commons authorities pointed to the practical difficulties in temporarily bringing the bonging mechanism back, testing it and allowing it to chime - and building a temporary floor to the belfry and removing it.
The temporary striking mechanism has been used for Remembrance Sunday commemorations and New Year’s Eve celebrations since the renovations began two-and-a-half years ago.
That alone costs £120,000.
Delays to the ongoing restoration work by up to four weeks at a cost of £100,000 a week - totalling £400,000.