thedailymirror--2020-05-23--Woman with boyfriend 30 years older explains why he's better than men her age

A couple with a 30 year age gap have spoken out about whyy their relationship works so well .
Sammy Mcgilligan , 26 , says partner Ricky , 57 , is better than any man her own age and she felt drawn to his calm maturity as well as his warmth .
But the couple have had to battle for approval over the years - with Sammy 's mum refusing to meet Ricky until nearly a year into their reltionship .
When she told her mum she was dating a man 30 years her senior , it drove a wedge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to that point but mother-of-seven Shona refused to meet Ricky , who is just three months younger than her , until the relationship was approaching its one-year anniversary , reports the Daily Record .
Seven years on , the couple have four children , are thinking about having one more and plan to marry in 2022 , the year before she turns 30 and he turns 60 .
While celebrities with much younger partners can ’ t be certain that a massive part of the attraction isn ’ t linked to wealth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sammy and Ricky , 57 , it seems to be all about love .
Sammy , 26 , from Perth , said : “ We met on February 9 , 2013 , at a mutual friend ’ s house when there was a party .
“ I had recently broken up with a partner due to domestic abuse .
I met Ricky and thought he was nice looking , sweet and funny .
“ We spoke , had a laugh and a chat , and while leaving the party we exchanged phone numbers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day without fail , though at first we didn ’ t want anybody to find out about our new relationship , mainly because of our ages .
“ We guessed what people would think , so we were meeting up secretly and going for walks daily .
“ Our secret came out on April 6 , 2013 , at Ricky ’ s 50th birthday party .
We didn ’ t mean it to get out then , but once it was in the open we made it official.
” She told her mum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but she didn ’ t want to know .
Sammy said : “ She said he was too old for me and that it wouldn ’ t last .
“ I told her she was wrong , that he was really nice and she should meet him before she judged him .
But for quite a while she said she couldn ’ t accept him .
“ To be honest , it wasn ’ t always easy .
We did have a rocky spell after about eight months when some differences were getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time we found out I was pregnant with our first baby – and by putting all our energies into planning to become a family , we got back on track and have never really looked back .
“ Even my mum started to come round.
” Ricky ’ s first step towards acceptance was being invited to Sammy ’ s mum ’ s house on Boxing Day 2013 – some 11 months after they started going out .
Sammy said : “ Mum could see he was treating me right , was supportive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ In February this year , we celebrated seven years together and our life together has been pretty non-stop .
“ We love kids and wanted to have a big family , so now we have Declan , who is five , Robert , who is four , and Matthew , now aged three .
`` We had a loss in 2017 , which was heartbreaking , but then Myleigh , our rainbow baby , came along to cheer us all up , and she ’ s now 19 months.
” While the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ raising a family , wedding bells have had to be put on hold because they ’ ve been so busy with the children .
Despite getting engaged in 2014 , they aren ’ t planning to tie the knot for a while yet .
Sammy said : “ There just hasn ’ t been time to plan and save for a wedding with four kids to look after , but we do hope to get married in a couple of years .
`` We both have big birthdays in 2023 , when I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , so we think we ’ ll have enough excitement that year .
“ We ’ ve always fancied a wedding in 2022 , and that ’ s the current plan , although we do also want to have one more baby , so we ’ ll see .
“ I wouldn ’ t say that age is just a number , but a big age gap shouldn ’ t be a reason not to build on something special .
“ Ricky is naturally fit and I find him very attractive .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time soon .
`` He is a great companion – a far better partner and father than any guy my age would have been .
“ I am glad every day he came into my life.
” Shona , 57 , confirmed that Ricky has won her over .
She said : “ I was worried about the age gap and I was a bit stubborn and refused to meet him for nearly a year , but when I saw them together I realised he cared for her .
“ That ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was good enough for my daughter .
“ I decided that as long as they were happy together , I would be too , and I realised age doesn ’ t matter if everything else is right .
“ It was the right choice .
I have four beautiful grandchildren from them and I love them to bits.
” Ricky added : “ I know I ’ m lucky to have Sammy but I love her and I love my kids and I ’ m not letting go of her .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relationship , making sure we ’ re happy together and taking good care of our family .
”

Sammy Mcgilligan, 26, says she was drawn to partner Ricky, 57, due to his calm 'maturity and warmth' - but the relationship has caused problems with her family
Woman with boyfriend 30 years older explains why he's better than any man her age
A couple with a 30 year age gap have spoken out about whyy their relationship works so well.
Sammy Mcgilligan, 26, says partner Ricky, 57, is better than any man her own age and she felt drawn to his calm maturity as well as his warmth.
But the couple have had to battle for approval over the years - with Sammy's mum refusing to meet Ricky until nearly a year into their reltionship.
When she told her mum she was dating a man 30 years her senior, it drove a wedge between them.
They were always close up to that point but mother-of-seven Shona refused to meet Ricky, who is just three months younger than her, until the relationship was approaching its one-year anniversary, reports the Daily Record.
Seven years on, the couple have four children, are thinking about having one more and plan to marry in 2022, the year before she turns 30 and he turns 60.
While celebrities with much younger partners can’t be certain that a massive part of the attraction isn’t linked to wealth or fame, for ordinary people like Sammy and Ricky, 57, it seems to be all about love.
Image: Daily Record) Daily Record)
Sammy, 26, from Perth, said: “We met on February 9, 2013, at a mutual friend’s house when there was a party.
“I had recently broken up with a partner due to domestic abuse. I met Ricky and thought he was nice looking, sweet and funny.
“We spoke, had a laugh and a chat, and while leaving the party we exchanged phone numbers.
“We messaged and called every day without fail, though at first we didn’t want anybody to find out about our new relationship, mainly because of our ages.
“We guessed what people would think, so we were meeting up secretly and going for walks daily.
“Our secret came out on April 6, 2013, at Ricky’s 50th birthday party. We didn’t mean it to get out then, but once it was in the open we made it official.”
She told her mum about the new man in her life but she didn’t want to know.
Image: Daily Record) Daily Record)
Sammy said: “She said he was too old for me and that it wouldn’t last.
“I told her she was wrong, that he was really nice and she should meet him before she judged him. But for quite a while she said she couldn’t accept him.
“To be honest, it wasn’t always easy. We did have a rocky spell after about eight months when some differences were getting between us.
“But around that time we found out I was pregnant with our first baby – and by putting all our energies into planning to become a family, we got back on track and have never really looked back.
“Even my mum started to come round.”
Ricky’s first step towards acceptance was being invited to Sammy’s mum’s house on Boxing Day 2013 – some 11 months after they started going out.
Sammy said: “Mum could see he was treating me right, was supportive and not abusive in any way.
Image: Daily Record) Daily Record)
“In February this year, we celebrated seven years together and our life together has been pretty non-stop.
“We love kids and wanted to have a big family, so now we have Declan, who is five, Robert, who is four, and Matthew, now aged three.
"We had a loss in 2017, which was heartbreaking, but then Myleigh, our rainbow baby, came along to cheer us all up, and she’s now 19 months.”
While the couple have committed to each other by raising a family, wedding bells have had to be put on hold because they’ve been so busy with the children.
Despite getting engaged in 2014, they aren’t planning to tie the knot for a while yet.
Sammy said: “There just hasn’t been time to plan and save for a wedding with four kids to look after, but we do hope to get married in a couple of years.
"We both have big birthdays in 2023, when I’m 30 and Ricky is 60, so we think we’ll have enough excitement that year.
“We’ve always fancied a wedding in 2022, and that’s the current plan, although we do also want to have one more baby, so we’ll see.
“I wouldn’t say that age is just a number, but a big age gap shouldn’t be a reason not to build on something special.
“Ricky is naturally fit and I find him very attractive. I don’t see that changing any time soon.
"He is a great companion – a far better partner and father than any guy my age would have been.
“I am glad every day he came into my life.”
Shona, 57, confirmed that Ricky has won her over.
She said: “I was worried about the age gap and I was a bit stubborn and refused to meet him for nearly a year, but when I saw them together I realised he cared for her.
“That’s all it took to persuade me he was good enough for my daughter.
“I decided that as long as they were happy together, I would be too, and I realised age doesn’t matter if everything else is right.
“It was the right choice. I have four beautiful grandchildren from them and I love them to bits.”
Ricky added: “I know I’m lucky to have Sammy but I love her and I love my kids and I’m not letting go of her.
“I’ll keep working hard at the relationship, making sure we’re happy together and taking good care of our family.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-23--Corona immunity may only last 6 months raising doubts over 'passport' protection

Researchers have discovered that immunity to Coronavirus may only last for six months .
Findings from scientists at the University of Amsterdam have raised questions over whether 'immunity passports ' could still be a route out of lockdown .
Researchers tested 10 men for four coronaviruses , which cause the common cold , regularly over the course of 35 year and found that there was 'an alarmingly short duration of protective immunity ' .
The found that after six months the levels of antibodies had substantially reduced and by 12 months people were frequently reinfected with the virus , The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ announced at the Downing Street briefing on Thursday that the Government has signed a contract for 10 million antibody testing kits .
And it was announced last week that the UK was launching a new study to investigate if and for how long coronavirus survivors have immunity .
The hope is that if having coronavirus makes you immune to getting it again , the government could use a system of `` immunity passports '' to get people back to work .
These are fraught with controversy , with the government 's own scientists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to lead to large numbers returning to work with a false sense of security .
Experts also warn employers could discriminate on the basis of immunity status or people could attempt to `` game '' the system , or get a false result .
However , for now such systems are simply not an option due to the lack of knowledge about immunity .
Up to 20,000 people in England , Scotland and Wales will be asked to take part in the government-funded study by UK Biobank .
It will involve taking an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ questionnaire .
The study is being launched after scientists managed to develop a `` 100 % accurate '' test to check for antibodies in people who 've had Covid-19 .
But University of Amsterdam researchers said that antibody tests to estimate how many people had been infected would become of limited use .
The study , which has not yet been peer-reviewed and did not include women , suggests people may have to get the jab annually to be immune to the bug .
Professor Lia van der Hoek , one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Times : `` Herd immunity is an issue , even with vaccination , as it may be that people can get an infection again within six to 12 months .
It is , however , uncertain what kind of disease is associated with a reinfection by Sars-CoV-2 , that is of course a big uncertainty . ''
It comes as Oxford University began recruiting for large-scale trials for their coronavirus vaccine Virologist at Reading University Ian Jones added that other research suggest longer-lasting immunity as some only cause a mild disease which might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that if the protection was partial it would be hard to score .

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Government say Antibody test will be rapidly rolled out
Government say Antibody test will be rapidly rolled out
The discovery by scientists at the University of Amsterdam has raised questions over whether 'immunity passports' could be a route out of lockdown
Coronavirus immunity may only last six months raising doubts over 'immunity passports'
Researchers have discovered that immunity to Coronavirus may only last for six months.
Findings from scientists at the University of Amsterdam have raised questions over whether 'immunity passports' could still be a route out of lockdown.
Researchers tested 10 men for four coronaviruses, which cause the common cold, regularly over the course of 35 year and found that there was 'an alarmingly short duration of protective immunity'.
The found that after six months the levels of antibodies had substantially reduced and by 12 months people were frequently reinfected with the virus, The Times reported.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced at the Downing Street briefing on Thursday that the Government has signed a contract for 10 million antibody testing kits.
And it was announced last week that the UK was launching a new study to investigate if and for how long coronavirus survivors have immunity.
Image: PA) PA)
The hope is that if having coronavirus makes you immune to getting it again, the government could use a system of "immunity passports" to get people back to work.
These are fraught with controversy, with the government's own scientists warning even a small margin for error to lead to large numbers returning to work with a false sense of security.
Experts also warn employers could discriminate on the basis of immunity status or people could attempt to "game" the system, or get a false result.
However, for now such systems are simply not an option due to the lack of knowledge about immunity.
Image: PA) PA) Image: PA) PA)
Up to 20,000 people in England, Scotland and Wales will be asked to take part in the government-funded study by UK Biobank.
It will involve taking an antibody test and describing symptoms through a questionnaire.
The study is being launched after scientists managed to develop a "100% accurate" test to check for antibodies in people who've had Covid-19.
But University of Amsterdam researchers said that antibody tests to estimate how many people had been infected would become of limited use.
The study, which has not yet been peer-reviewed and did not include women, suggests people may have to get the jab annually to be immune to the bug.
Professor Lia van der Hoek, one of the researchers involved in the study told The Times: "Herd immunity is an issue, even with vaccination, as it may be that people can get an infection again within six to 12 months. It is, however, uncertain what kind of disease is associated with a reinfection by Sars-CoV-2, that is of course a big uncertainty."
It comes as Oxford University began recruiting for large-scale trials for their coronavirus vaccine
Virologist at Reading University Ian Jones added that other research suggest longer-lasting immunity as some only cause a mild disease which might not trigger great immunity.
He added that if the protection was partial it would be hard to score.


thedailymirror--2020-05-23--Ligue 1 trio lose appeal against French league's decision to end season

Lyon , Toulouse and Amiens have failed in their first appeal against the Ligue 1 season ending early .
Unlike Europe 's other major divisions , the Ligue de Football Professionnel ( LFP ) made the decision to end the season early at the end of April .
Football was suspended in France in mid-March and the LFP 's decision followed the Belgian Pro League and Dutch Eredivisie in curtailing the season amid the coronavirus outbreak .
Final standings were worked out on a points-per-game basis , with Paris Saint-Germain crowned champions and bottom two clubs Toulouse and Amiens relegated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ missed out on qualification for European competition for the first time since 1997 .
Lyon threatened legal action against the LFP but a first complaint alongside the two relegated clubs to the administrative court of Paris was thrown out on Friday .
In response to the decision , the LFP said in a statement : “ The LFP has taken note with satisfaction of the decision to reject the appeal from Lyon , Amiens and Toulouse in front of the judge of the administrative court of Paris .
“ The judge logically considered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ afternoon that the decision taken by the League ’ s board of directors on April 30 could only be challenged in front of the Conseil d ’ Etat , which is competent to hear acts of a regulatory nature taken by authorities with a nationwide jurisdiction , such as the LFP.
” And the decision prompted an irritated reaction from Lyon , who claimed `` the administrative tribunal did not rule on the merits of the case '' .
Confusing the proceedings is the decision made on Thursday for Ligue 2 to feature @ @ @ @ @ @ @ usual 20 .
Ligue 2 's bottom clubs Orleans and Le Mans will be reprieved from relegation to National 1 , raising questions among Toulouse and Amiens chiefs as to why there can be no reprieve from Ligue 1 relegation .
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The two clubs relegated from the French top-flight and a team who missed out on European football opposed the decision to end the season - but their first appeal has failed
Lyon, Toulouse and Amiens have failed in their first appeal against the Ligue 1 season ending early.
Unlike Europe's other major divisions, the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) made the decision to end the season early at the end of April.
Football was suspended in France in mid-March and the LFP's decision followed the Belgian Pro League and Dutch Eredivisie in curtailing the season amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Final standings were worked out on a points-per-game basis, with Paris Saint-Germain crowned champions and bottom two clubs Toulouse and Amiens relegated.
Meanwhile, Lyon finished seventh and missed out on qualification for European competition for the first time since 1997.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Lyon threatened legal action against the LFP but a first complaint alongside the two relegated clubs to the administrative court of Paris was thrown out on Friday.
In response to the decision, the LFP said in a statement : “The LFP has taken note with satisfaction of the decision to reject the appeal from Lyon, Amiens and Toulouse in front of the judge of the administrative court of Paris.
Image: AFP/Getty Images) AFP/Getty Images)
“The judge logically considered that the three orders lodged this Friday afternoon that the decision taken by the League’s board of directors on April 30 could only be challenged in front of the Conseil d’Etat, which is competent to hear acts of a regulatory nature taken by authorities with a nationwide jurisdiction, such as the LFP.”
And the decision prompted an irritated reaction from Lyon, who claimed "the administrative tribunal did not rule on the merits of the case".
Confusing the proceedings is the decision made on Thursday for Ligue 2 to feature 22 teams next season rather than the usual 20.
Ligue 2's bottom clubs Orleans and Le Mans will be reprieved from relegation to National 1, raising questions among Toulouse and Amiens chiefs as to why there can be no reprieve from Ligue 1 relegation.
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thedailymirror--2020-05-23--Katie Price celebrates lockdown birthday with fizz, cake and bottle of whiskey

After being sober for three months it seems like Katie Price is going to be letting her hair down a little on her birthday weekend .
The former glamour model turned 42 on Friday - and quite a party is planned .
After previously announcing she would allow herself a drink on her big day , her friends and family clearly want to make it a day to remember .
Katie showed off some gifts on Instagram - and there was plenty to keep her well oiled over the Bank Holiday should she want to let loose .
The gifts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a boost in isolation .
Her hamper was packed full of booze and grub and it all looks rather hard to resist .
There was also cocktails in a can , perfect to sit outside with if she did n't fancy making the real thing .
Not forgetting tons of cake as the fitness plan was put on hold , and with good reason .
She shared many of her birthday messages from friends on her stories - but she probably wished son Junior forgot what day it was .
He teased his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ celebrated turning 42 .
The famous offspring , 14 , paid tribute to his reality star mum on Instagram on Friday as the UK remained in lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic .
In his birthday post , the teenager could n't resist poking fun at his mum 's age .
Accompanied with the note , he uploaded a picture of the two of them together at a showbiz event last year .
Katie looked glamorous with her heavy make-up and straightened hair alongside her son at the Thorpe Park Fright Night event in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Happy birthday mum .
love you lots .
have a gd day .
( Even tho we ’ re quarantined ) .
`` ur getting old now @ katieprice . ''
( sic ) Junior remained isolating at home with his dad Peter Andre and did n't get to see her .

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The refreshed star has done incredibly well since leaving rehab earlier this year but she was always planning to enjoy a well-earned drink on her big day as she toasts turning 42
Katie Price celebrates birthday in lockdown with pink fizz, cake and a bottle of whiskey
After being sober for three months it seems like Katie Price is going to be letting her hair down a little on her birthday weekend.
The former glamour model turned 42 on Friday - and quite a party is planned.
After previously announcing she would allow herself a drink on her big day, her friends and family clearly want to make it a day to remember.
Katie showed off some gifts on Instagram - and there was plenty to keep her well oiled over the Bank Holiday should she want to let loose.
The gifts were quick to arrive to give her a boost in isolation.
Her hamper was packed full of booze and grub and it all looks rather hard to resist.
A big bottle of Jack Daniels sat alongside some pricey pink Lanson champagne.
There was also cocktails in a can, perfect to sit outside with if she didn't fancy making the real thing.
Not forgetting tons of cake as the fitness plan was put on hold, and with good reason.
She shared many of her birthday messages from friends on her stories - but she probably wished son Junior forgot what day it was.
Image: GETTY) GETTY)
He teased his mum was getting old now as she celebrated turning 42.
The famous offspring, 14, paid tribute to his reality star mum on Instagram on Friday as the UK remained in lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic.
In his birthday post, the teenager couldn't resist poking fun at his mum's age.
Accompanied with the note, he uploaded a picture of the two of them together at a showbiz event last year.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Katie looked glamorous with her heavy make-up and straightened hair alongside her son at the Thorpe Park Fright Night event in September last year.
Junior wrote: "Happy birthday mum. love you lots. have a gd day. (Even tho we’re quarantined).
"ur getting old now @katieprice." (sic)
Junior remained isolating at home with his dad Peter Andre and didn't get to see her.


thedailymirror--2020-05-23--Cop rapped over death of Kerry Katona's ex George Kay from 'eating cocaine'

A police officer has been issued an official warning for failing to search Kerry Katona 's ex-husband George Kay on the night he died from allegedly eating cocaine .
Kay , 39 , died last July hours after being found in a distressed state by staff at a Holiday Inn in Cheshire .
A source told the Liverpool ECHO how Kay had been acting erratically and refused to return to his room , prompting staff to call police .
Officers attended at 9.54pm , on July 5 , but are believed to have left the hotel after Kay agreed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then claimed hotel staff went to check on the dad , at around 10am on Saturday , only to witness the former Rugby League star `` eating '' suspected cocaine , which had been placed on a desk .
Now a Cheshire Police misconduct hearing has concluded with an officer , who has not been named , receiving a written warning for `` failing to take positive action . ''
A notice posted on the Force website stated : `` A police officer failed to take positive action when dealing with a guest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 5 July 2019 .
`` The officer failed to search the guest despite there being reasonable grounds to do so .
`` The officer failed to seize a small quantity of a substance believed to be a controlled drug in the bathroom of the hotel room .
`` The officer switched off their body worn video prior to entering the bathroom where the substance believed to be a controlled drug was found .
`` The actions of the officer were not captured . ''
The force said it has referred itself to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) , which investigates any potential failings or wrong-doing by police officers .
A spokesman from Cheshire Police said at the time : `` At 9.54pm on Friday , July 5 , police received a report of concern for the safety of a 39-year-old man at a hotel on Wood Lane , Sutton Weaver .
`` Officers attended and spoke to the man , as well as hotel staff .
All parties agreed that he could remain at the hotel .
`` At 10.11am on Saturday , July 6 , police received a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s safety .
`` Due to the information provided the caller was advised to contact North West Ambulance Service for assistance .
`` Paramedics attended the hotel and the man was taken to Warrington General Hospital for treatment , where he sadly later died .
`` The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner .
`` As with any death following police contact , Cheshire Constabulary has referred the matter to the Independent Office for Police Conduct . ''
The ECHO understands staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cope with the traumatic incident .
The Holiday Inn said at the time it could not comment on any specific incident but said it is supporting its staff .
Kay , who is the father of Kerry 's youngest daughter Dylan-George , aged five , was pronounced dead on arrival at hospital .
Kerry was heartbroken after being told about his death .
The former sportsman , who was married to the Atomic Kitten star between 2014 and 2017 , had a history of mental health issues and drug use .
The pair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Warrington .

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The unnamed officer has been issued a warning for failing to search George Kay after being called to a Holiday Inn in Cheshire where staff found him in a distressed state
Police officer issued warning after Kerry Katona's ex George Kay died from 'eating cocaine'
A police officer has been issued an official warning for failing to search Kerry Katona 's ex-husband George Kay on the night he died from allegedly eating cocaine.
Kay, 39, died last July hours after being found in a distressed state by staff at a Holiday Inn in Cheshire.
A source told the Liverpool ECHO how Kay had been acting erratically and refused to return to his room, prompting staff to call police.
Officers attended at 9.54pm, on July 5, but are believed to have left the hotel after Kay agreed to return to his room.
It is then claimed hotel staff went to check on the dad, at around 10am on Saturday, only to witness the former Rugby League star "eating" suspected cocaine, which had been placed on a desk.
Now a Cheshire Police misconduct hearing has concluded with an officer, who has not been named, receiving a written warning for "failing to take positive action."
Image: Ken McKay/REX/Shutterstock) Ken McKay/REX/Shutterstock)
A notice posted on the Force website stated: "A police officer failed to take positive action when dealing with a guest at The Holiday Inn in Runcorn on 5 July 2019.
"The officer failed to search the guest despite there being reasonable grounds to do so.
"The officer failed to seize a small quantity of a substance believed to be a controlled drug in the bathroom of the hotel room.
"The officer switched off their body worn video prior to entering the bathroom where the substance believed to be a controlled drug was found.
"The actions of the officer were not captured."
Image: GC Images) GC Images)
The force said it has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), which investigates any potential failings or wrong-doing by police officers.
A spokesman from Cheshire Police said at the time: "At 9.54pm on Friday, July 5, police received a report of concern for the safety of a 39-year-old man at a hotel on Wood Lane, Sutton Weaver.
"Officers attended and spoke to the man, as well as hotel staff. All parties agreed that he could remain at the hotel.
"At 10.11am on Saturday, July 6, police received a further report of concern for the man’s safety.
"Due to the information provided the caller was advised to contact North West Ambulance Service for assistance.
Image: Getty Images for Nickelodeon) Getty Images for Nickelodeon)
"Paramedics attended the hotel and the man was taken to Warrington General Hospital for treatment, where he sadly later died.
"The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.
"As with any death following police contact, Cheshire Constabulary has referred the matter to the Independent Office for Police Conduct."
The ECHO understands staff at the hotel were offered counselling to cope with the traumatic incident.
The Holiday Inn said at the time it could not comment on any specific incident but said it is supporting its staff.
Kay, who is the father of Kerry's youngest daughter Dylan-George, aged five, was pronounced dead on arrival at hospital.
Kerry was heartbroken after being told about his death.
The former sportsman, who was married to the Atomic Kitten star between 2014 and 2017, had a history of mental health issues and drug use.
The pair met as teenagers while at school in Warrington.


thedailymirror--2020-05-23--Sporting CP president makes fresh admission over Bruno Fernandes transfer fee

Sporting Lisbon 's president has made an alarming admission about the financial impact of the coronavirus crisis on player value .
Frederico Varandas claims Bruno Fernandes would now be sold for just a quarter of the initial £47million Manchester United paid for the midfielder in January .
Varandas admits he is kept up at night by the thought the Portugal midfielder would now only be sold for just €10-15million ( £8.9-13.4million ) .
Varandas ' claim comes after player value experts Transfermarkt reduced valuations by 10-20 per cent last month .
However , a 75 per cent reduction in what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Varandas implying tat the market has crashed well beyond expectations amid the pandemic .
“ Now sometimes I go to bed and imagine what would happen if we tried to sell Bruno Fernandes now — what would the price be ?
€15 [ million ] , €10 [ million ] ?
, ” Varandas told the New York Times .
“ I don ’ t know what the value of a footballer is now .
Sporting , Porto , Benfica , all the clubs in Portugal we have to sell players.
” Varandas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stars means United may have missed the chance to buy Fernandes for a much-reduced fee in the summer window .
Meanwhile , Sporting remain in a stand-off with Sampdoria over an alleged outstanding payment in the wake of Fernandes ' transfer .
Sampdoria sold Fernandes to the Portuguese club for £7.5million in 2017 and claim they are entitled to 10 per cent of any future profit made on him .
And as Fernandes was sold to United for an initial fee of £47million rising to £67.6million with add-ons , Sampdoria claim they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's complaints have reportedly sparked a FIFA probe into the incident , with Sporting denying that any money is owed as Fernandes rescinded his contract - thus becoming a free agent - before re-signing with the club in 2018 .
The Liga NOS club are already cash-strapped due to a German bank blocking payments for Fernandes due to the coronavirus outbreak .
Despite the attention on his value and the ongoing dispute between former clubs , Fernandes has delighted United fans since his January move .
He has scored twice and assisted three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ games to earn the Premier League Player of the Month award for February .
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Fernandes joined Manchester United for an initial fee of £47million in January - but Sporting's president claims his asking price would be much lower if the transfer happened now
Sporting Lisbon's president has made an alarming admission about the financial impact of the coronavirus crisis on player value.
Frederico Varandas claims Bruno Fernandes would now be sold for just a quarter of the initial £47million Manchester United paid for the midfielder in January.
Varandas admits he is kept up at night by the thought the Portugal midfielder would now only be sold for just €10-15million (£8.9-13.4million).
Varandas' claim comes after player value experts Transfermarkt reduced valuations by 10-20 per cent last month.
However, a 75 per cent reduction in what Sporting would now sell Fernandes for sees Varandas implying tat the market has crashed well beyond expectations amid the pandemic.
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“Now sometimes I go to bed and imagine what would happen if we tried to sell Bruno Fernandes now — what would the price be? €15 [million], €10 [million]?,” Varandas told the New York Times.
“I don’t know what the value of a footballer is now. Sporting, Porto, Benfica, all the clubs in Portugal we have to sell players.”
Varandas' admission that Sporting must sell their stars means United may have missed the chance to buy Fernandes for a much-reduced fee in the summer window.
Meanwhile, Sporting remain in a stand-off with Sampdoria over an alleged outstanding payment in the wake of Fernandes' transfer.
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Sampdoria sold Fernandes to the Portuguese club for £7.5million in 2017 and claim they are entitled to 10 per cent of any future profit made on him.
And as Fernandes was sold to United for an initial fee of £47million rising to £67.6million with add-ons, Sampdoria claim they are owed £4million.
The Serie A side's complaints have reportedly sparked a FIFA probe into the incident, with Sporting denying that any money is owed as Fernandes rescinded his contract - thus becoming a free agent - before re-signing with the club in 2018.
The Liga NOS club are already cash-strapped due to a German bank blocking payments for Fernandes due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Despite the attention on his value and the ongoing dispute between former clubs, Fernandes has delighted United fans since his January move.
He has scored twice and assisted three times in his first five Premier League games to earn the Premier League Player of the Month award for February.
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thedailymirror--2020-05-23--Mauricio Pochettino and Newcastle United could prove to be the perfect match

He may not have explicitly said it , but Mauricio Pochettino effectively spelled out the message in big letters to Newcastle United during his latest interview : `` If you want me , come and get me . ''
The former Tottenham manager was on top form as he teased the idea of a Premier League return , and seemed to be fluttering his eyelashes towards one club in particular .
Judging by his latest comments , the Argentine is more than ready for his next project after six months out of the game .
And the fact that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team outside the top six will be music to the ears of the prospective new Magpies owners .
It appears only a matter of time before the Amanda Staveley-backed Saudi consortium get the green light from the Premier League to complete their £300m takeover of Newcastle , in the process making them the richest club in England and a potential serious European powerhouse .
And while Steve Bruce deserves great credit for how he has steadied the ship at St James ' Park this season following the exit of Rafael Benitez , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to make an early statement by bringing in a big-name boss .
Which is where Pochettino comes in .
The Toon Army love having a manager they can idolise at the helm .
The likes of Benitez , Sir Bobby Robson and Kevin Keegan were adored by supporters during their spells in charge , and even though none brought success in the way of trophies , fans were willing to forgive them as long as they bought into the Geordie tradition and played attractive football .
Which is something Pochettino would certainly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the importance of a club 's heritage and history , and the challenge of raising this sleeping giant from its long-running slumber is one he surely would n't be able to resist , especially given the giant transfer funds he would no doubt be provided .
He is also an emotionally-led manager , as was proved when he burst into tears after that Ajax game last season .
There are few clubs quite as emotionally charged as Newcastle , with one of the loudest and proudest fanbases in the land .
Pochettino @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Park in full voice when his Spurs side were humbled 5-1 on the last day of the 2015-2016 season , and the thought of getting the famous old ground rocking on a regular basis would no doubt inspire him .
Loyalty is one of the traits Pochettino values most highly , and he has made it clear in the past that he would never manage Barcelona due to his connections with Espanyol , nor the likes of Arsenal or Chelsea as a result of his time at Spurs .
Newcastle would pose no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the vast majority of Spurs supporters would no doubt wish him well , and give him a hell of a reception on his return to N17 .
One thing that would be hard for them to stomach would be seeing their former idol lifting a trophy with the Magpies .
For despite all the praise lauded upon him in the past , that is still the albatross around Pochettino 's neck .
He knows that he still has a point to prove , and until he wins something he simply can not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the world 's very best managers .
There is a case to be made that he needs Newcastle as much as Newcastle need him , which simply adds to the intrigue of the potential matchup .
Pochettino has done as much flirting as as he can .
Now , he must wait for his potential suitors to make the move .
It really could prove to be a match made in heaven .
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The former Tottenham boss has given his strongest hint yet that he would be attracted by a move to St James' Park and it could prove to be a fearsome combination
Why Mauricio Pochettino and Newcastle United could prove to be the perfect match
He may not have explicitly said it, but Mauricio Pochettino effectively spelled out the message in big letters to Newcastle United during his latest interview: "If you want me, come and get me."
The former Tottenham manager was on top form as he teased the idea of a Premier League return, and seemed to be fluttering his eyelashes towards one club in particular.
Judging by his latest comments, the Argentine is more than ready for his next project after six months out of the game.
And the fact that he said he is willing to consider a team outside the top six will be music to the ears of the prospective new Magpies owners.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
It appears only a matter of time before the Amanda Staveley-backed Saudi consortium get the green light from the Premier League to complete their £300m takeover of Newcastle, in the process making them the richest club in England and a potential serious European powerhouse.
And while Steve Bruce deserves great credit for how he has steadied the ship at St James' Park this season following the exit of Rafael Benitez, it is highly likely the new owners will want to make an early statement by bringing in a big-name boss.
Which is where Pochettino comes in.
The Toon Army love having a manager they can idolise at the helm.
The likes of Benitez, Sir Bobby Robson and Kevin Keegan were adored by supporters during their spells in charge, and even though none brought success in the way of trophies, fans were willing to forgive them as long as they bought into the Geordie tradition and played attractive football.
Which is something Pochettino would certainly do.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The 48-year-old has often spoke of the importance of a club's heritage and history, and the challenge of raising this sleeping giant from its long-running slumber is one he surely wouldn't be able to resist, especially given the giant transfer funds he would no doubt be provided.
He is also an emotionally-led manager, as was proved when he burst into tears after that Ajax game last season. There are few clubs quite as emotionally charged as Newcastle, with one of the loudest and proudest fanbases in the land.
Pochettino got a taste of St James' Park in full voice when his Spurs side were humbled 5-1 on the last day of the 2015-2016 season, and the thought of getting the famous old ground rocking on a regular basis would no doubt inspire him.
Loyalty is one of the traits Pochettino values most highly, and he has made it clear in the past that he would never manage Barcelona due to his connections with Espanyol, nor the likes of Arsenal or Chelsea as a result of his time at Spurs.
Newcastle would pose no problem to his morals, however, and the vast majority of Spurs supporters would no doubt wish him well, and give him a hell of a reception on his return to N17.
Image: PA) PA)
One thing that would be hard for them to stomach would be seeing their former idol lifting a trophy with the Magpies.
For despite all the praise lauded upon him in the past, that is still the albatross around Pochettino's neck.
He knows that he still has a point to prove, and until he wins something he simply cannot be considered in that top tier of the world's very best managers.
There is a case to be made that he needs Newcastle as much as Newcastle need him, which simply adds to the intrigue of the potential matchup.
Pochettino has done as much flirting as as he can. Now, he must wait for his potential suitors to make the move.
It really could prove to be a match made in heaven.
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thedailymirror--2020-05-23--Inside Stacey Solomon's adorable first birthday party for son Rex

TV favourite Stacey Solomon has been celebrating her son Rex 's first birthday by spoiling him with presents and cake .
The Loose Women star , 30 , and her partner Joe Swash pulled out all the stops to make sure their little boy has a brilliant day .
Stacey took to Instagram to share a special selection of photos , including Rex as an infant being held by a jubilant Stacey and Joe .
In a montage of cute clips , Stacey wrote : `` Pickle you are a living angel who brings so much light into our lives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are waking up to a year of our Pickle . ''
The proud mum-of-three then took to her story to share images of Rex 's special birthday treats , with a green theme reflecting his cute nickname `` Pickle '' .
The day started with a birthday breakfast - a teddy bear pancake topped with bananas and blueberries .
The image of a gloriously happy Rex with his meal was captioned : `` Birthday breakfast . ''
Stacey also shared an image of Rex in his special birthday romper , adorned with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pic of an ecstatic Rex : `` Time to get the pickle bathed and into his birthday suit . ''
On Friday , Stacey had posted about what sort of presents Rex will be looking forward to from her , Joe , and his siblings , Zachary and Leighton .
The mum revealed : `` Some more wooden toys , all of them are from Amazon because there 's no toy shops open here .
Some teethers . ''
She also revealed a toy telephone that the little one can used instead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's .
If that was n't enough , Stacey also prepared a glorious birthday cake with some elaborate decorations for the little lad .
She noted in a post : `` My icing is a shambles .
I sieved it , mashed it , added milk and it 's STILL LUMPY so I 'm going to use it as a crumb coat and whack out the Betty Crocker ready made icing out . ''
It certainly looks like a treat as a finished product , however .
Stacey added while making : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
Icing was too hard , cake was too soft .
It 's a disaster .
I 'm laughing because if I do n't I will cry . ''
Do not worry , Stacey , it looks like Rex will love it no matter what !
What do you think of Stacey Solomon 's birthday treats for little Rex ?
Let us know in the comments below .
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Loose Women star Stacey Solomon and her boyfriend Joe Swash have been celebrating the first birthday of their son Rex with presents and a huge cake
TV favourite Stacey Solomon has been celebrating her son Rex's first birthday by spoiling him with presents and cake.
The Loose Women star, 30, and her partner Joe Swash pulled out all the stops to make sure their little boy has a brilliant day.
Stacey took to Instagram to share a special selection of photos, including Rex as an infant being held by a jubilant Stacey and Joe.
In a montage of cute clips, Stacey wrote: "Pickle you are a living angel who brings so much light into our lives and we can not believe that today we are waking up to a year of our Pickle."
The proud mum-of-three then took to her story to share images of Rex's special birthday treats, with a green theme reflecting his cute nickname "Pickle".
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
The day started with a birthday breakfast - a teddy bear pancake topped with bananas and blueberries.
The image of a gloriously happy Rex with his meal was captioned: "Birthday breakfast."
Stacey also shared an image of Rex in his special birthday romper, adorned with a palm leaves pattern.
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She captioned the pic of an ecstatic Rex: "Time to get the pickle bathed and into his birthday suit."
On Friday, Stacey had posted about what sort of presents Rex will be looking forward to from her, Joe, and his siblings, Zachary and Leighton.
The mum revealed: "Some more wooden toys, all of them are from Amazon because there's no toy shops open here. Some teethers."
Image: Instagram) Instagram) Image: Instagram) Instagram)
She also revealed a toy telephone that the little one can used instead of "stealing" Stacey and Joe's.
If that wasn't enough, Stacey also prepared a glorious birthday cake with some elaborate decorations for the little lad.
She noted in a post: "My icing is a shambles. I sieved it, mashed it, added milk and it's STILL LUMPY so I'm going to use it as a crumb coat and whack out the Betty Crocker ready made icing out."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
It certainly looks like a treat as a finished product, however.
Stacey added while making: "It's so bad, I muffed it. Icing was too hard, cake was too soft. It's a disaster. I'm laughing because if I don't I will cry."
Do not worry, Stacey, it looks like Rex will love it no matter what!
What do you think of Stacey Solomon's birthday treats for little Rex? Let us know in the comments below.
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thedailymirror--2020-05-23--Bruce Forsyth's widow Wilnelia moves into £5m home after inheriting his fortune

Sir Bruce Forsyth 's heartbroken widow Wilnelia has moved into a new £5million home nearly three years after his death .
The TV great died of bronchial pneumonia in the summer of 2017 , just months short of his 90th birthday .
Wilnelia inherited almost his entire £11.5 million fortune - and found it difficult to be in their home following his tragic passing .
According to the Daily Mail , Lady Forsyth sold the couple ’ s beloved marital home shortly before the coronavirus lockdown began back in March .
The former Miss World struck it lucky , selling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was officially valued at less than two years ago .
Now the 62-year-old has moved in to a new home , a smaller house close to their former Wentworth mansion .
She said : `` It was hard to leave a place with so many happy memories for me and my family , but I think they all understand.
’ '' It was sometimes sad to be in such a home without Bruce . ''
The entertainer left £100,000 in a trust for his nine grandchildren though they ca n't touch the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his children did n't see any of it .
Sir Bruce did n't leave a penny of his fortune to his six kids - after once insisting that children should always inherit their parents ' money so the taxman could n't get his hands on it .
Bruce 's children - Debbie , Julie and Laura from his first marriage to Penny Calvert ; Charlotte and Louisa from his second marriage to Anthea Redfern , and son Jonathan Joseph from his marriage to Wilnelia - got nothing from their dad 's estate .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wilnelia leaves them something in her own will .
`` I think your inheritance should go to your children more than back to the country that you 've lived in , '' he said in 2015 .
`` I 'm not saying you do n't owe the country something , of course you owe your country a lot for living there all those years .
But I think it can be a bit over the top .
`` \ A further two payments of £20,000 apiece are going to two of Brucie 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great died `` peacefully at home '' at the age of 89 .
He was surrounded by his wife and all his children .

Television legend Bruce Forsyth left his beloved wife more than £11m in his will but she could no longer face living in the home they shared after losing her husband
Bruce Forsyth's widow Wilnelia moves into new £5m home after inheriting his fortune
Sir Bruce Forsyth's heartbroken widow Wilnelia has moved into a new £5million home nearly three years after his death.
The TV great died of bronchial pneumonia in the summer of 2017, just months short of his 90th birthday.
Wilnelia inherited almost his entire £11.5 million fortune - and found it difficult to be in their home following his tragic passing.
According to the Daily Mail, Lady Forsyth sold the couple’s beloved marital home shortly before the coronavirus lockdown began back in March.
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The former Miss World struck it lucky, selling the Surrey home for £1.5m more than it was officially valued at less than two years ago.
Now the 62-year-old has moved in to a new home, a smaller house close to their former Wentworth mansion.
She said: "It was hard to leave a place with so many happy memories for me and my family, but I think they all understand.’
"It was sometimes sad to be in such a home without Bruce."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The entertainer left £100,000 in a trust for his nine grandchildren though they can't touch the cash until they turn 21.
But his children didn't see any of it.
Sir Bruce didn't leave a penny of his fortune to his six kids - after once insisting that children should always inherit their parents' money so the taxman couldn't get his hands on it.
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Bruce's children - Debbie, Julie and Laura from his first marriage to Penny Calvert; Charlotte and Louisa from his second marriage to Anthea Redfern, and son Jonathan Joseph from his marriage to Wilnelia - got nothing from their dad's estate.
They will only get some money if Wilnelia leaves them something in her own will.
"I think your inheritance should go to your children more than back to the country that you've lived in," he said in 2015.
"I'm not saying you don't owe the country something, of course you owe your country a lot for living there all those years. But I think it can be a bit over the top."\
A further two payments of £20,000 apiece are going to two of Brucie's executors, paper reveals.
The telly great died "peacefully at home" at the age of 89.
He was surrounded by his wife and all his children.


thedailymirror--2020-05-23--Huge explosion rocks the capital of Venezuela and sparks fire seen across city

A huge fire is raging in the Venezuelan capital after a fuel truck crashed , it has been reported .
At around 5am local time this morning a oil tanker exploded in Caracas .
Footage taken by witnesses on the ground shows great walls of fire leaping up many metres above the wrecked vehicle .
Ariel footage shows the flames rising above the skyline of nearby highrises .
Did you witness the explosion ?
Email webnews @ mirror.com It is not currently known whether the blast caused any injuries .
Locals on Twitter reported that the explosion took place on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ east of the city to the west .
A witness to the fire wrote : `` The flare is awesome , the sound somewhat haunting . ''
Fire fighters rushed to the scene and doused the fire with hoses .
People living in apartment blocks nearby were forced to evacuate their homes .
Venezuela is desperately short of petrol despite sitting on one of the world ' biggest oil reserves .
US sanction designed to push President president Nicolás Maduro from power has seen oil imports to the country stop , aside from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after years of mismanagement .

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A huge fire has broke out on the Francisco Fajardo highway in the Venezuelan capital of Caracas after an oil tanker reportedly rolled over and exploded at 5am local time
Caracas fire: Huge explosion rocks Venezuelan capital as blaze seen across city
A huge fire is raging in the Venezuelan capital after a fuel truck crashed, it has been reported.
At around 5am local time this morning a oil tanker exploded in Caracas.
Footage taken by witnesses on the ground shows great walls of fire leaping up many metres above the wrecked vehicle.
Ariel footage shows the flames rising above the skyline of nearby highrises.
Did you witness the explosion? Email webnews@mirror.com
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It is not currently known whether the blast caused any injuries.
Locals on Twitter reported that the explosion took place on the Francisco Fajardo highway which connects the east of the city to the west.
A witness to the fire wrote: "The flare is awesome, the sound somewhat haunting."
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Fire fighters rushed to the scene and doused the fire with hoses.
People living in apartment blocks nearby were forced to evacuate their homes.
Venezuela is desperately short of petrol despite sitting on one of the world' biggest oil reserves.
US sanction designed to push President president Nicolás Maduro from power has seen oil imports to the country stop, aside from Iran.
Its oil refineries have collapsed after years of mismanagement.


thedailymirror--2020-05-23--Ordinary family home hides incredible 1950s vintage paradise behind front door

From the outside this house looks like the perfect family home - semi-detached and with a garden for the little ones to play in .
But step through the front door and you would think you 'd stepped back in time .
Built in the 1930s , the red brick house is a typical three-bed semi - but the way it 's built it the only thing that 's typical about this property .
Each room is a colourful wander back through the past and filled from top to bottom with 1950s chic and glamour .
From the Tiki-inspired Polynesian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the stunnin living room to impressive bedrooms , no room has been forgotten .
Emma Edwards and Nigel Preston worked tirelessly to transform their home in the fashionable neighbourhood in south Manchester into a vintage dream .
And when they decided to sell up two years ago to move somewhere bigger , they opened their front door so people could get a glimpse at the 1950s paradise .
Colour fills every , single room from the floral wallpaper to the zebra print rug .
Fancy a drink after a long day at work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a swift cocktail .
Unusual pieces of art from 70 years ago fill the home , including the couple 's pride - a flamongo statue .
And the renovation stretch beyond the house , with Emma even transforming her back garden into a 1950s wonderland , complete with a beach-themed decked seating area with a pond .
The pink wallpaper is vintage and the American-style kitchen has been recreated to perfection .
Emma and Nigel have made sure all their furniture fits in with their 1950s theme , from sofas , to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Emma explained : `` Most of what we have done is cosmetic apart from the 50s Hawaiian wallpaper in the living room , which we got from the States .
It was £100 a roll .
“ The kitchen is based on a Youngstown American 50s kitchen but the units are all modern made to look retro .
I imported Chevron handles to give it that look .
“ The house has still got the 1930s stained glass windows .
It would be easy to turn this back into a 1930s semi if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Emma 's passion for all things retro when she started collected vintage fabrics and furniture .
She has now turned it into her business and runs an online shop , Miss Bamboo .
But she warned that anyone else who wanted to create her stunning look that it has become increasingly difficult over the years .
Emma told the Manchester Evening News : `` I have bought and sold a lot of stuff over the years but when I was younger you could get a lot more things in the flea markets and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ century stuff is gone now .
I find things at specialist vintage events , on Etsy and on American Ebay .
I know some specialist dealers as well .
It ’ s about having the eye for this style .
“ I was a teenager of the 1980s and there were a lot of youth subcultures then .
Everybody was into something - there was rockabilly , punk , goth .
“ I was really into the Mod scene and had rockabilly friends so it starts with music and fashion and then you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Then as you get older and get your first flat you want to kit your place out .
It ’ s a whole lifestyle .
“ I always loved the 50s home style .
I ’ ve always been into vintage and as I got older I got more into the 40s and 50s .
I will never be into modern style .
”

The three-bedroom semi-detached house in Chorlton, Manchester, is a vintage wonderland from the hall right through to the garden
From the outside this house looks like the perfect family home - semi-detached and with a garden for the little ones to play in.
But step through the front door and you would think you'd stepped back in time.
Built in the 1930s, the red brick house is a typical three-bed semi - but the way it's built it the only thing that's typical about this property.
Each room is a colourful wander back through the past and filled from top to bottom with 1950s chic and glamour.
From the Tiki-inspired Polynesian cocktail bar to the Youngstown-style kitchen and the stunnin living room to impressive bedrooms, no room has been forgotten.
Image: Emma Edwards) Emma Edwards)
Emma Edwards and Nigel Preston worked tirelessly to transform their home in the fashionable neighbourhood in south Manchester into a vintage dream.
And when they decided to sell up two years ago to move somewhere bigger, they opened their front door so people could get a glimpse at the 1950s paradise.
Colour fills every, single room from the floral wallpaper to the zebra print rug.
Fancy a drink after a long day at work? Just head to the bamboo bar for a swift cocktail.
Image: Mercury Press & Media) Mercury Press & Media) Image: Manchester Evening News) Manchester Evening News)
Unusual pieces of art from 70 years ago fill the home, including the couple's pride - a flamongo statue.
And the renovation stretch beyond the house, with Emma even transforming her back garden into a 1950s wonderland, complete with a beach-themed decked seating area with a pond.
The pink wallpaper is vintage and the American-style kitchen has been recreated to perfection.
Emma and Nigel have made sure all their furniture fits in with their 1950s theme, from sofas, to dining tables and bookcases to beds.
Image: Manchester Evening News) Manchester Evening News) Image: Manchester Evening News) Manchester Evening News)
Emma explained: "Most of what we have done is cosmetic apart from the 50s Hawaiian wallpaper in the living room, which we got from the States. It was £100 a roll.
“The kitchen is based on a Youngstown American 50s kitchen but the units are all modern made to look retro. I imported Chevron handles to give it that look.
“The house has still got the 1930s stained glass windows. It would be easy to turn this back into a 1930s semi if that’s what you wanted.”
Emma's passion for all things retro when she started collected vintage fabrics and furniture.
Image: Manchester Evening News) Manchester Evening News) Image: Manchester Evening News) Manchester Evening News)
She has now turned it into her business and runs an online shop, Miss Bamboo.
But she warned that anyone else who wanted to create her stunning look that it has become increasingly difficult over the years.
Emma told the Manchester Evening News: "I have bought and sold a lot of stuff over the years but when I was younger you could get a lot more things in the flea markets and charity shops.
"All that mid century stuff is gone now. I find things at specialist vintage events, on Etsy and on American Ebay. I know some specialist dealers as well. It’s about having the eye for this style.
“I was a teenager of the 1980s and there were a lot of youth subcultures then. Everybody was into something - there was rockabilly, punk, goth.
“I was really into the Mod scene and had rockabilly friends so it starts with music and fashion and then you want a few bits for your bedroom.
"Then as you get older and get your first flat you want to kit your place out. It’s a whole lifestyle.
“I always loved the 50s home style. I’ve always been into vintage and as I got older I got more into the 40s and 50s. I will never be into modern style.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-23--Piers Morgan issues threat if Boris Johnson doesn't sack Dominic Cummings today

Piers Morgan has threatened to break lockdown rules himself if Prime Minister Boris Johnson does n't fire his chief aide Dominic Cummings today .
Johnson is coming under increasing pressure to sack Cummings after The Mirror exclusively revealed the PM 's chief-of-staff was investigated by police for ignoring the Government ’ s own guidance .
He was spotted by witnesses at his parents ’ home in Durham , more than 250 miles from his London property , while suffering from coronavirus symptoms .
Now Morgan , 55 , has weighed in on the debate , warning he will follow Cummings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if Johnson does n't take action .
He tweeted : `` If Boris doesn ’ t fire Cummings today , then I will deem the Lockdown over & drive down to see my parents ( from a 2m distance ) for the first time in 12 weeks .
`` I ’ m not having one rule for these clowns & another for the rest of us . ''
The Good Morning Britain host has n't seen his mother or father in months while they isolate at their country home during the outbreak .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's rant against Cummings after previously calling for him to resign .
Last night , he wrote : `` Are you f**king kidding me ?
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Cummings should resign immediately or be fired .
Morgan added : `` So , Boris Johnson ’ s right hand man Dominic Cummings broke lockdown to go to his parents ’ house 100s of miles away ... AS HE SELF-ISOLATED WITH CORONAVIRUS SYMPTOMS .
`` Fire him tonight Prime Minister @ BorisJohnson - or why should anybody heed your lockdown rules ? ''
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was not spoken to by police , and believed he behaved `` reasonably and legally '' .
They said : `` Owing to his wife being infected with suspected coronavirus and the high likelihood that he would himself become unwell , it was essential for Dominic Cummings to ensure his young child could be properly cared for .
`` His sister and nieces had volunteered to help so he went to a house near to but separate from his extended family in case their help was needed .
`` His sister shopped for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` At no stage was he or his family spoken to by the police about this matter , as is being reported .
His actions were in line with coronavirus guidelines .
`` Mr Cummings believes he behaved reasonably and legally . ''
Morgan has been an outspoken critic of the government 's handling of the Covid-19 outbreak , and previously vented his fury about the resignation of Professor Neil Ferguson .
The epidemiologist stepped down from his role as a government advisor after being caught breaking his own lockdown rules by having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with visit hi , at home .
The telly star called the situation a `` shameful shambles '' as he slammed Ferguson for failing to follow the rules he helped create .
He tweeted : `` So , the Govt is 'following the science ' of scientists who do n't even follow their own science .

Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan has threatened to break coronavirus lockdown rules himself if Prime Minister Boris Johnson doesn't fire his chief aide Dominic Cummings today
Piers Morgan has threatened to break lockdown rules himself if Prime Minister Boris Johnson doesn't fire his chief aide Dominic Cummings today.
Johnson is coming under increasing pressure to sack Cummings after The Mirror exclusively revealed the PM's chief-of-staff was investigated by police for ignoring the Government’s own guidance.
He was spotted by witnesses at his parents’ home in Durham, more than 250 miles from his London property, while suffering from coronavirus symptoms.
Now Morgan, 55, has weighed in on the debate, warning he will follow Cummings' example by visiting his own parents if Johnson doesn't take action.
He tweeted: "If Boris doesn’t fire Cummings today, then I will deem the Lockdown over & drive down to see my parents (from a 2m distance) for the first time in 12 weeks.
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"I’m not having one rule for these clowns & another for the rest of us."
The Good Morning Britain host hasn't seen his mother or father in months while they isolate at their country home during the outbreak.
It is the latest tweet in Morgan's rant against Cummings after previously calling for him to resign.
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Last night, he wrote: "Are you f**king kidding me????? Cummings should resign immediately or be fired.
Morgan added: "So, Boris Johnson’s right hand man Dominic Cummings broke lockdown to go to his parents’ house 100s of miles away... AS HE SELF-ISOLATED WITH CORONAVIRUS SYMPTOMS.
"Fire him tonight Prime Minister @BorisJohnson - or why should anybody heed your lockdown rules?"
A Downing Street spokesman has since insisted Cummings was not spoken to by police, and believed he behaved "reasonably and legally".
They said: "Owing to his wife being infected with suspected coronavirus and the high likelihood that he would himself become unwell, it was essential for Dominic Cummings to ensure his young child could be properly cared for.
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"His sister and nieces had volunteered to help so he went to a house near to but separate from his extended family in case their help was needed.
"His sister shopped for the family and left everything outside.
"At no stage was he or his family spoken to by the police about this matter, as is being reported.
His actions were in line with coronavirus guidelines.
"Mr Cummings believes he behaved reasonably and legally."
Morgan has been an outspoken critic of the government's handling of the Covid-19 outbreak, and previously vented his fury about the resignation of Professor Neil Ferguson.
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The epidemiologist stepped down from his role as a government advisor after being caught breaking his own lockdown rules by having a woman he was in a relationship with visit hi, at home.
The telly star called the situation a "shameful shambles" as he slammed Ferguson for failing to follow the rules he helped create.
He tweeted: "So, the Govt is 'following the science' of scientists who don't even follow their own science.
"What a shameful shambles.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-23--Toure slammed after leaving Brazilian side "disgusted" by transfer U-turn

Yaya Toure has been slammed by a Brazilian club boss for misleading them in transfer talks .
Botofogo vice-chairman Ricardo Rotenberg believed he had Toure 's word after talks between the pair over a move to Brazil 's Serie A .
But it 's emerged the former Manchester City Premier League winner has committed to a deal with Botafogo rivals Vasco da Gama – leaving Rotenberg enraged .
Toure , 37 earlier this month , has been without a club for six months after leaving Chinese League One side Qingdao Huanghai .
It was believed City midfield legend Toure , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well as two La Liga crowns and the Champions League at Barcelona , was set for a coaching career but decided to put that on hold for another season playing .
Having held talks , Botofogo thought they 'd convinced the former Barcelona star to join them for the new season – but the four-time CAF African Footballer of the Year has confirmed he 's joining Vasco .
Toure was enlisted by lawyer Luiz Roberto Leven Siano in his bid to be elected as Vasco ' da Gama 's next President in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Siano 's Instagram page saying : “ I want to thank Leven for including me in this project .
`` I can hardly wait to see all the Vasco fans very soon .
It is going to be Vasco . ''
But raging Botafogo boss Rotenberg blasted Toure saying : “ I 'm disgusted .
He 's a guy who 's word means nothing .
He has an attitude but no character.
” The mystery deepened with Rotenberg claiming he spoke to Leon Mann , one of Toure 's advisors in the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any decision taken by the star on joining Vasco da Gama .
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The former Manchester City star has agreed a deal to join Vasco De Gama, but Botafogo claim he misled them during transfer talks and have labelled him as a man with "an attitude but no character"
Yaya Toure has been slammed by a Brazilian club boss for misleading them in transfer talks.
Botofogo vice-chairman Ricardo Rotenberg believed he had Toure's word after talks between the pair over a move to Brazil's Serie A.
But it's emerged the former Manchester City Premier League winner has committed to a deal with Botafogo rivals Vasco da Gama – leaving Rotenberg enraged.
Toure, 37 earlier this month, has been without a club for six months after leaving Chinese League One side Qingdao Huanghai.
It was believed City midfield legend Toure, who won three league titles at City as well as two La Liga crowns and the Champions League at Barcelona, was set for a coaching career but decided to put that on hold for another season playing.
Having held talks, Botofogo thought they'd convinced the former Barcelona star to join them for the new season – but the four-time CAF African Footballer of the Year has confirmed he's joining Vasco.
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Toure was enlisted by lawyer Luiz Roberto Leven Siano in his bid to be elected as Vasco' da Gama's next President in November.
The City midfielder appeared on Siano's Instagram page saying : “I want to thank Leven for including me in this project.
"I can hardly wait to see all the Vasco fans very soon. It is going to be Vasco."
Image: Twitter/@YayaToure) Twitter/@YayaToure)
But raging Botafogo boss Rotenberg blasted Toure saying: “I'm disgusted. He's a guy who's word means nothing. He has an attitude but no character.”
The mystery deepened with Rotenberg claiming he spoke to Leon Mann, one of Toure's advisors in the UK, who said he was unaware of any decision taken by the star on joining Vasco da Gama.
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