thedailymirror--2020-02-29--Could an article by Boris Johnson have doomed Magaret Thatcher as PM?

A `` not quite right '' news story written by Boris Johnson may have played a role in the downfall of Margaret Thatcher , newly released documents suggest .
Then journalist Mr Johnson 's report on a Commons statement by Mrs Thatcher caught the eye of the PM who was fighting for her political life .
The story , published on October 24 , 1990 , and written by Mr Johnson when he was the Daily Telegraph 's Brussels correspondent , was about European Commission president Jacques Delors .
It was headlined 'British Right Of Veto Faces Axe In Delors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lines beside the headline on a cutting of the article in her despatch box file .
She also marked two lines beside a paragraph which read : `` M Delors said the plans were intended to pave the way for a Federation of Europe , a super-state with the Brussels Commission as the executive government and the Council of Ministers as a senate . ''
But Chris Collins , from the Margaret Thatcher Archive Trust which is making the documents available to the public , said Mr Johnson 's article was `` not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two days later by senior Foreign Office official Richard Gozney to Mrs Thatcher 's Private Secretary Charles Powell , and also kept in the Number 10 file , noted : `` The Commission Opinion itself ... does not contain what M Delors is reported by the Daily Telegraph as having suggested .
`` It does not propose any radical change in the present institutional plans of the Community - although it does contain a lot of other horrors . ''
On October 30 , Mrs Thatcher made a House of Commons statement in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no , no '' to M Delors .
The statement came during a time of intense division in the Tory party over Europe and proved too much for Sir Geoffrey Howe , who quit as leader of the Commons and deputy prime minister days later and made a devastating resignation speech from which Mrs Thatcher never recovered .
She was ousted a few days later .
Mr Collins said Mr Johnson 's article was `` not quite right '' and Mrs Thatcher `` knows it 's not quite right .
`` While I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of her downfall or anything like that - it would be absurd to suggest that - the forces that are in play are somewhat revealed by the presence of that article . ''
The archives also reveal that Mrs Thatcher met the composer of The Wombles theme tune at the world-famous Abbey Road recording studios because Kate Bush and The Who 's Roger Daltrey were unavailable .
During the visit in 1990 , Mrs Thatcher bonded with Michael Batt over their shared low opinion of the Musicians ' Union and he gave her @ @ @ @

Chris Collins, from the Margaret Thatcher Archive Trust which is making the documents available to the public, said the article by Mr Johnson 'not quite right'
Could an article by Boris Johnson have doomed Magaret Thatcher as PM?
A "not quite right" news story written by Boris Johnson may have played a role in the downfall of Margaret Thatcher, newly released documents suggest.
Then journalist Mr Johnson's report on a Commons statement by Mrs Thatcher caught the eye of the PM who was fighting for her political life.
The story, published on October 24, 1990, and written by Mr Johnson when he was the Daily Telegraph's Brussels correspondent, was about European Commission president Jacques Delors.
It was headlined 'British Right Of Veto Faces Axe In Delors Plan' and Mrs Thatcher marked two lines beside the headline on a cutting of the article in her despatch box file.
She also marked two lines beside a paragraph which read: "M Delors said the plans were intended to pave the way for a Federation of Europe, a super-state with the Brussels Commission as the executive government and the Council of Ministers as a senate."
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But Chris Collins, from the Margaret Thatcher Archive Trust which is making the documents available to the public, said Mr Johnson's article was "not quite right".
A memo written two days later by senior Foreign Office official Richard Gozney to Mrs Thatcher's Private Secretary Charles Powell, and also kept in the Number 10 file, noted: "The Commission Opinion itself... does not contain what M Delors is reported by the Daily Telegraph as having suggested.
"It does not propose any radical change in the present institutional plans of the Community - although it does contain a lot of other horrors."
On October 30, Mrs Thatcher made a House of Commons statement in which she defiantly declared "no, no, no" to M Delors.
The statement came during a time of intense division in the Tory party over Europe and proved too much for Sir Geoffrey Howe, who quit as leader of the Commons and deputy prime minister days later and made a devastating resignation speech from which Mrs Thatcher never recovered.
Image: Mirrorpix) Mirrorpix)
She was ousted a few days later.
Mr Collins said Mr Johnson's article was "not quite right" and Mrs Thatcher "knows it's not quite right.
"While I'm not saying this is the cause of her downfall or anything like that - it would be absurd to suggest that - the forces that are in play are somewhat revealed by the presence of that article."
The archives also reveal that Mrs Thatcher met the composer of The Wombles theme tune at the world-famous Abbey Road recording studios because Kate Bush and The Who's Roger Daltrey were unavailable.
During the visit in 1990, Mrs Thatcher bonded with Michael Batt over their shared low opinion of the Musicians' Union and he gave her some Wombles CDs.


thedailymirror--2020-02-29--ADVERTORIAL: Greatwood Gold Cup at Newbury betting tips - plus get a free bet up to £25

The Greatwood Gold Cup Handicap Chase ( 15:15 ) over two-and-a-half miles at Newbury is the standout race on Saturday and there ’ s only one stable to look at : Paul Nicholls .
The Betfair Ambassador has won this race six times in the past ten years , including three of the last four renewals , and the stable is also in good form right now .
Mont Des Avaloirs is a horse I ’ ve kept in my tracker all season having seen him run an under the radar race against the highly rated Champ when making his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Berkshire Novice Chase over this course and distance and , without really being asked a question and having jumped really well , he finished just seven-and-a-half lengths behind a real Cheltenham Festival hope .
Given it came to light after the race that he lost a front shoe , it was a massive run , especially when he was up against race fit rivals .
While the next race was a disappointment , he was upped in trip last time out when second here over 2m7f in a six runner race .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in trip and the bigger more competitive field here should mean he gets a good tow into the race .
Rated 142 , he ’ s definitely given the impression that he ’ s a 150+ horse , which means he ’ s currently well handicapped .
I think he takes the beating here and should give the owner another big winner this season at decent price of 9/2 at the time of writing .
And don ’ t forget , Betfair Sportsbook are offering a free bet of up to £25 for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ITV racing on Saturday ( free bet matching original stake , max £25 ) .
The main dangers to Mont Des Avaloirs have to be his two stablemates .
The eight-year-old Secret Investor will also appreciate the step down in trip having run so well in the Denman Chase when finishing second behind Native River .
His proven stamina will prove a massive asset after the last fence on this ground .
Nicholls ’ third runner is San Benedeto who won the race last season .
He has one win and a place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ although he won this race last season on good-to-soft , his record on soft or heavy reads two wins and seven places from 21 starts .
Throw in the fact he has a record at this time of year of two wins and a place from three runs then he ’ s definitely forecast or place material .
If you wanted a bit of fun go for a Nicholls tricast , with Mont Des Avaloirs taken to win and perming the other two for second and third .
One to Watch at Lingfield @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is capable of reversing last week ’ s form with Royal Birth in the 14:00 .
Whereas Royal Birth got out and grabbed a great position on the rail in behind the leader last week , eventually getting a nice split into the straight , Watchable had to come around the whole field widest of all and was flying at the finish to be beaten just over a length .
I ’ m confident that , back in a handicap and a less competitive field , Watchable beats him , as well as @ @ @ @ @ @

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Betfair’s Alan Thompson was a place off landing his third winner in a row for this column last week - now he's back with more brilliant tips
The Greatwood Gold Cup Handicap Chase (15:15) over two-and-a-half miles at Newbury is the standout race on Saturday and there’s only one stable to look at: Paul Nicholls.
The Betfair Ambassador has won this race six times in the past ten years, including three of the last four renewals, and the stable is also in good form right now.
Mont Des Avaloirs is a horse I’ve kept in my tracker all season having seen him run an under the radar race against the highly rated Champ when making his seasonal debut. That came in the Berkshire Novice Chase over this course and distance and, without really being asked a question and having jumped really well, he finished just seven-and-a-half lengths behind a real Cheltenham Festival hope.
Given it came to light after the race that he lost a front shoe, it was a massive run, especially when he was up against race fit rivals.
While the next race was a disappointment, he was upped in trip last time out when second here over 2m7f in a six runner race.
He’ll definitely appreciate the step back in trip and the bigger more competitive field here should mean he gets a good tow into the race. Rated 142, he’s definitely given the impression that he’s a 150+ horse, which means he’s currently well handicapped.
I think he takes the beating here and should give the owner another big winner this season at decent price of 9/2 at the time of writing.
And don’t forget, Betfair Sportsbook are offering a free bet of up to £25 for every winner at 3/1 or over during ITV racing on Saturday (free bet matching original stake, max £25).
The main dangers to Mont Des Avaloirs have to be his two stablemates. The eight-year-old Secret Investor will also appreciate the step down in trip having run so well in the Denman Chase when finishing second behind Native River. His proven stamina will prove a massive asset after the last fence on this ground.
Nicholls’ third runner is San Benedeto who won the race last season. He has one win and a place from two runs at Newbury and, although he won this race last season on good-to-soft, his record on soft or heavy reads two wins and seven places from 21 starts. Throw in the fact he has a record at this time of year of two wins and a place from three runs then he’s definitely forecast or place material.
If you wanted a bit of fun go for a Nicholls tricast, with Mont Des Avaloirs taken to win and perming the other two for second and third.
One to Watch at Lingfield
Over at Lingfield, I think Watchable is capable of reversing last week’s form with Royal Birth in the 14:00. Whereas Royal Birth got out and grabbed a great position on the rail in behind the leader last week, eventually getting a nice split into the straight, Watchable had to come around the whole field widest of all and was flying at the finish to be beaten just over a length.
I’m confident that, back in a handicap and a less competitive field, Watchable beats him, as well as the rest of the field.


thedailymirror--2020-02-28--Husband drowns wife then tries to flee country with suitcase full of sex toys

An man who drowned his disabled wife was caught as he tried to flee the country with a suitcase full of sex toys .
Peter Rex Dansie , 71 , murdered his wife Helen by pushing her wheelchair into a pond in Adelaide , Australia .
On Easter Sunday 2017 , he waited until it was almost dark and most people had left before shoving her into the water .
He briefly climbed into the water to make it look as though he 'd tried to save her , before calling the police .
His story was called into question @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his watch and wallet behind in his car , which Supreme Court judge Justice David Lovell said showed `` expectation on your part that you would be getting wet that night , '' reports the Daily Star .
Helen , 67 , was a former microbiologist who had used a wheelchair since the 1990s after having a stroke .
The court heard that Dansie no longer wanted to care for his ailing wife , and had been having online conversations with a woman in China , with whom he intended to have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the day before his flight , police searched his home and found a suitcase filled with condoms , Viagra , sex toys and lingerie .
`` Helen , your loving and devoted wife for over 40 years , had simply become a burden to you , '' Justice Lovell said .
`` This was a chilling , planned murder of a person whose mistake was to trust you . ''
Dansie was found guilty of her murder in December , and on Thursday was jailed for life with a non-parole period of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leave to appeal against his conviction , with a hearing scheduled for May .
During sentencing , Justice Lovell described the killing as `` evil '' and said Dansie had shown no remorse .
In a statement read to the court , Helen 's son Grant Dansie said he hoped the case would result in a review of how the Australian government protects the rights of the most vulnerable .
He said there were `` gaping holes in the system '' which was intended to protect them .

Peter Rex Dansie, 71, drowned his disabled wife by shoving her wheelchair into a pond in Adelaide, Australia because he was 'bored' of their marriage and wanted a new girlfriend
Husband drowns wife then tries to flee country with suitcase full of sex toys
An man who drowned his disabled wife was caught as he tried to flee the country with a suitcase full of sex toys.
Peter Rex Dansie, 71, murdered his wife Helen by pushing her wheelchair into a pond in Adelaide, Australia.
On Easter Sunday 2017, he waited until it was almost dark and most people had left before shoving her into the water.
He briefly climbed into the water to make it look as though he'd tried to save her, before calling the police.
His story was called into question when it was discovered he'd left his watch and wallet behind in his car, which Supreme Court judge Justice David Lovell said showed "expectation on your part that you would be getting wet that night," reports the Daily Star.
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Helen, 67, was a former microbiologist who had used a wheelchair since the 1990s after having a stroke.
The court heard that Dansie no longer wanted to care for his ailing wife, and had been having online conversations with a woman in China, with whom he intended to have a relationship.
He had booked plane tickets and the day before his flight, police searched his home and found a suitcase filled with condoms, Viagra, sex toys and lingerie.
"Helen, your loving and devoted wife for over 40 years, had simply become a burden to you," Justice Lovell said.
"This was a chilling, planned murder of a person whose mistake was to trust you."
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Dansie was found guilty of her murder in December, and on Thursday was jailed for life with a non-parole period of 25 years.
He's been granted leave to appeal against his conviction, with a hearing scheduled for May.
During sentencing, Justice Lovell described the killing as "evil" and said Dansie had shown no remorse.
In a statement read to the court, Helen's son Grant Dansie said he hoped the case would result in a review of how the Australian government protects the rights of the most vulnerable.
He said there were "gaping holes in the system" which was intended to protect them.


thedailymirror--2020-02-28--Coronavirus and the Cheltenham Festival: 'Racing continues as usual' says BHA

`` Racing continues as usual '' is the message from the British Horseracing Authority amid the coronavirus outbreak , with just two weeks to go until the Cheltenham Gold Cup .
As the UK 's 20th case of the killer disease was confirmed earlier , scheduling of sporting events such as The Festival have come increasingly under the microscope .
Governments around the world fearful of the virus spreading are making plans to limit crowds amassing , after it claimed the life of more than 2,800 people and the risk was deemed 'very high ' by the World Health Organisation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Festival on March 10-13 would proceed as normal and now the BHA have confirmed they are not looking at cancelling fixtures currently .
“ At present racing continues as usual and the sport remains in agreement that there is no need to develop a policy regarding abandonment of any specific fixtures due to coronavirus at this time , '' their statement said .
`` We will continue to speak to government and should a situation arise where this is required then the sport has established mechanisms in place for handling such scenarios .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ hit hardest by coronavirus , with in excess of 200 cases- and race meetings there are being held behind closed doors .
Bookmakers Paddy Power have priced up the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo at 4-6 to be cancelled .
The BHA statement added : “ The industry group continues to liaise closely with government and plan for a range of contingencies .
`` We would encourage everyone in racing to focus on the government ’ s advice on personal health and their advice to employers and businesses .
`` These are the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health experts are the most important at this stage .
“ Speculation about potential actions from government or racing , whilst wholly understandable in the circumstances , may simply distract from the advice on which the population is being asked to focus .
”

Coronavirus passed on within UK for first time as 20th case confirmed
Coronavirus passed on within UK for first time as 20th case confirmed
Two weeks ahead of the Gold Cup, the BHA released a statement saying they are not considering cancelling fixtures. The UK's 20th case was confirmed earlier
Coronavirus and the Cheltenham Festival: 'Racing continues as usual' says BHA
"Racing continues as usual" is the message from the British Horseracing Authority amid the coronavirus outbreak, with just two weeks to go until the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
As the UK's 20th case of the killer disease was confirmed earlier, scheduling of sporting events such as The Festival have come increasingly under the microscope.
Governments around the world fearful of the virus spreading are making plans to limit crowds amassing, after it claimed the life of more than 2,800 people and the risk was deemed 'very high' by the World Health Organisation.
Cheltenham officials said this week The Festival on March 10-13 would proceed as normal and now the BHA have confirmed they are not looking at cancelling fixtures currently.
“At present racing continues as usual and the sport remains in agreement that there is no need to develop a policy regarding abandonment of any specific fixtures due to coronavirus at this time," their statement said.
"We will continue to speak to government and should a situation arise where this is required then the sport has established mechanisms in place for handling such scenarios."
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Japan is one of the countries hit hardest by coronavirus, with in excess of 200 cases- and race meetings there are being held behind closed doors.
Bookmakers Paddy Power have priced up the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo at 4-6 to be cancelled.
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The BHA statement added: “The industry group continues to liaise closely with government and plan for a range of contingencies.
"We would encourage everyone in racing to focus on the government’s advice on personal health and their advice to employers and businesses.
"These are the actions that in the view of public health experts are the most important at this stage.
“Speculation about potential actions from government or racing, whilst wholly understandable in the circumstances, may simply distract from the advice on which the population is being asked to focus.”


thedailymirror--2020-02-28--Miley Cyrus boasts that she 'flashes boobies' to help boyfriend Cody Simpson sing

Miley Cyrus has boasted on how she helps boyfriend Cody Simpson record music in the studio .
The confident star , told on Instagram how she flashing her boobs at the Australian hunk to inspire him .
Miley 's admission came after Cody took to social media to share pictures of him in the studio with the caption , `` I love my job '' - and it turns out there is a good reason why he enjoys making music .
Miley soon rushed to the comments section to reveal how she has been encouraging him to perform .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's the screen shot of me flashing my boobies while u record .
Tip : smiling when you sing helps pitch by brightening the sound !
You 're welcome for all the above ! ''
After breaking from Liam Hemsworth after just eight months of marriage , Miley then embarked on a passionate affair with The Hills star Kaitlynn Carter and when that fizzled out got with Cody .
Last week Miley , who will soon be on the road soon to do the World Tour Bushfire Relief charity concert in Australia , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ giving Cody Simpson a DIY haircut .
The Australian singer took to Instagram with eye-popping pictures of himself posing shirtless while lingerie-clad Miley gets sexual .
Black-and-white photos showed Cody crouch down in front of their bathroom mirror , as Miley posed in a saucy manner with a pair of scissors in hand .
At the start of the month , Miley finalised her divorce with Aussie actor Liam .
The divorce was finalised five months after the couple split and Liam filed the documents .
Miley , 27 and Liam , 30 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relationship for a decade before deciding to tie the knot in December 2018 .
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Miley Cyrus has shared on how she helps her beau Cody Simpson make music with a cheeky Instagram comment
Miley Cyrus boasts that she 'flashes boobies' to help boyfriend Cody Simpson sing
Miley Cyrus has boasted on how she helps boyfriend Cody Simpson record music in the studio.
The confident star, told on Instagram how she flashing her boobs at the Australian hunk to inspire him.
Miley's admission came after Cody took to social media to share pictures of him in the studio with the caption, "I love my job" - and it turns out there is a good reason why he enjoys making music.
Image: Cody Simpson Instagram) Cody Simpson Instagram)
Miley soon rushed to the comments section to reveal how she has been encouraging him to perform.
The Wrecking Ball hitmaker wrote: "Where's the screen shot of me flashing my boobies while u record. Tip: smiling when you sing helps pitch by brightening the sound! You're welcome for all the above!"
After breaking from Liam Hemsworth after just eight months of marriage, Miley then embarked on a passionate affair with The Hills star Kaitlynn Carter and when that fizzled out got with Cody.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Last week Miley, who will soon be on the road soon to do the World Tour Bushfire Relief charity concert in Australia, stripped down to bra and thong before giving Cody Simpson a DIY haircut.
The Australian singer took to Instagram with eye-popping pictures of himself posing shirtless while lingerie-clad Miley gets sexual.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Black-and-white photos showed Cody crouch down in front of their bathroom mirror, as Miley posed in a saucy manner with a pair of scissors in hand.
At the start of the month, Miley finalised her divorce with Aussie actor Liam.
The divorce was finalised five months after the couple split and Liam filed the documents.
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
Miley, 27 and Liam, 30, had enjoyed and on and off relationship for a decade before deciding to tie the knot in December 2018.
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thedailymirror--2020-02-28--Jurgen Klopp unaware of Jordan Henderson’s dressing room ban at Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp has admitted he was unaware that Jordan Henderson has been stopping Liverpool players from talking about winning the Premier League title .
The Reds are on the verge of securing their first league triumph in 30 years after establishing a massive 22-point lead at the top of the table .
Although they need just 12 more points to guarantee that the trophy will be heading to Anfield , Klopp and his players are refusing to get carried away and have consistently played down any suggestions that the title race is done .
And Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain recently revealed that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with any team-mates who have mentioned the possibility of claiming the title .
However , Klopp insisted that the skipper has not been acting on his orders as he reiterated that his squad remains focused on winning one game at a time .
`` I did n't know Hendo had banned that ! ''
said the Reds boss ( via the Liverpool Echo ) .
`` It is just how we see it .
`` I ca n't imagine they sit in the dressing room and discuss it before I come in because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of that situation .
`` I do n't see anyone wanting to talk about it and Hendo telling them to shut up .
It is just focusing on the next game .
`` I do n't think that is too difficult but I can imagine what it is like because I meet people who want to talk about it and who say : 'Unbelievable .
You 're going to do it . '
`` Stuff like this but it does n't bother me .
I do n't care .
`` I can imagine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only one team who can make it happen or not and that is us .
`` That is what we try to do and we try to do it by being 100 per cent focused on a specific game , and that is now Watford .
`` I have no problem with people talking about [ the title ] but I do n't think about it .
So why should I speak about it ? ''
Liverpool will be looking to continue their impressive unbeaten run and move one step closer to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to face Nigel Pearson 's relegation-threatened side on Saturday .

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain recently revealed that the Liverpool captain has been having strong words with any team-mates who have mentioned the possibility of the Reds winning the Premier League title
Jurgen Klopp has admitted he was unaware that Jordan Henderson has been stopping Liverpool players from talking about winning the Premier League title.
The Reds are on the verge of securing their first league triumph in 30 years after establishing a massive 22-point lead at the top of the table.
Although they need just 12 more points to guarantee that the trophy will be heading to Anfield, Klopp and his players are refusing to get carried away and have consistently played down any suggestions that the title race is done.
And Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain recently revealed that Henderson has even been having strong words with any team-mates who have mentioned the possibility of claiming the title.
However, Klopp insisted that the skipper has not been acting on his orders as he reiterated that his squad remains focused on winning one game at a time.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
"I didn't know Hendo had banned that!" said the Reds boss (via the Liverpool Echo ) . "It is just how we see it.
"I can't imagine they sit in the dressing room and discuss it before I come in because when I come in I see nothing of that situation.
"I don't see anyone wanting to talk about it and Hendo telling them to shut up. It is just focusing on the next game.
"I don't think that is too difficult but I can imagine what it is like because I meet people who want to talk about it and who say: 'Unbelievable. You're going to do it.'
"Stuff like this but it doesn't bother me. I don't care.
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
"I can imagine people think like this but there is only one team who can make it happen or not and that is us.
"That is what we try to do and we try to do it by being 100 per cent focused on a specific game, and that is now Watford .
"I have no problem with people talking about [the title] but I don't think about it. So why should I speak about it?"
Liverpool will be looking to continue their impressive unbeaten run and move one step closer to the title when they travel to Vicarage Road to face Nigel Pearson's relegation-threatened side on Saturday.


thedailymirror--2020-02-28--Coronation Street writers defend Geoff abuse plot and explain why they chose Yasmeen

The traumatic abuse plot has sparked floods of Ofcom complaints as evil Geoff Metcalfe continues his campaign of abuse against his wife .
Some Corrie viewers have been forced to switch off uncomfortable scenes - but the writers have explained why they are necessary after Geoff 's latest horrific act .
The twisted pensioner stooped to a horrifying new low by killing Yasmeen Nazir 's beloved pet chicken in a fit of rage - then tricked her into eating Charlotte Brontë .
Actress Shelley King , who has received many message from real-life victims , explained how Geoff is able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` People ask why does n't she recognise Geoff 's evil nature .
You can look at it in many ways .
She says he 's vulnerable , she 's fragile .
Many , many reasons and I see these reasons from people who have written to me in similar circumstances . ''
Amy Coombs , Senior Storyliner , said that they wanted to highlight that domestic abuse does n't have to be physical - and psychological abuse can be just as damaging .
Amy explained that perpetrators are good at manipulating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gas lighting and a sense of isolation .
She said : `` I think a lot of people understandably have said at times it can be uncomfortable to watch .
I think the people in it existing in these situations , it can so debilitating , so it is important to give it time to breathe . ''
Lindsay Williams , Story Producer , revealed they approached charities likes Women 's Aid and local Manchester charity Independent Choices to get insights into timelines of abuse and behaviours .
On why they chose Yasmeen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do it with somebody like Yasmeen .
On the one hand she 's got a lot going for her .
She 's got her own business , she 's quite intelligent .
`` On the other she 's actually quite vulnerable in a way , having had one relationship in her life .
She was married and thought she 'd be with him forever .
She was quite damaged by the end of that .
`` In some ways we thought she was a person who would be targeted by a perpetrator @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Yasmeen had lost her son , her husband had ran off with a mutual friend and her grandson was gone .
She praised the production team , directors and writers for handling the storyline with `` immense sensitivity '' .
Shelley added : `` There are people out there now suffering who have n't come through it and I will believe they will get help because of it .
I urge everybody watching this to call people and seek help as there is help out there . ''
Coronation Street viewers took @ @ @ @ @ @ @ highlighting this important issue .
`` It ’ s hard to watch but it ’ s harder to live with .
If one single person is educated about the damage that coercive control & psychological abuse can have then this has been worth it , '' said one viewer .
Another added : `` This is storyline is difficult to watch but if it helps just one person to break free from such a relationship it will be worth it '' '' As a fan , I ’ m just utterly proud of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' said a third .
A fourth agree : `` Ian is doing such a fantastic job .
You can always tell when an actor is good because you hate the villain .
Shelley is incredible .
Her portrayal of Yasmeen , suffering with him and trying to get on with life is harrowing .
Both doing such a fantastic job , portraying this so well . ''
Geoff plated up a roast chicken and let Yasmeen start complimenting the meat before dropping a devastating bombshell .
Revelling in her misery , Geoff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she might be a bit dry being an older bird .
Well at least she ’ s fed us one last time .
I 'd like to raise a toast to Charlotte . ''
Horrified Yasmeen immediately spat out her food and rushed off to be sick .
She screamed : `` You killed her .
You killed Charlotte Brontë and you made me eat here . ''
Pretending he did n't see what the problem was , Geoff joked Charlotte had hit the `` chicken menopause '' and claimed his wife was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wednesdays and Fridays on ITV at 7.30pm and 8.30pm

The Coronation Street writers and actress Shelley King have explained why uncomfortable scenes are necessary after Geoff's latest horrific act
The Coronation Street writers have defended Yasmeen Nazir's coercive control storyline.
The traumatic abuse plot has sparked floods of Ofcom complaints as evil Geoff Metcalfe continues his campaign of abuse against his wife.
Some Corrie viewers have been forced to switch off uncomfortable scenes - but the writers have explained why they are necessary after Geoff's latest horrific act.
The twisted pensioner stooped to a horrifying new low by killing Yasmeen Nazir's beloved pet chicken in a fit of rage - then tricked her into eating Charlotte Brontë.
Actress Shelley King, who has received many message from real-life victims, explained how Geoff is able to hide his behaviour.
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She said: "People ask why doesn't she recognise Geoff's evil nature. You can look at it in many ways. She says he's vulnerable, she's fragile. Many, many reasons and I see these reasons from people who have written to me in similar circumstances."
Amy Coombs, Senior Storyliner, said that they wanted to highlight that domestic abuse doesn't have to be physical - and psychological abuse can be just as damaging.
Amy explained that perpetrators are good at manipulating their victim and the world outside through gas lighting and a sense of isolation.
She said: "I think a lot of people understandably have said at times it can be uncomfortable to watch. I think the people in it existing in these situations, it can so debilitating, so it is important to give it time to breathe."
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Lindsay Williams, Story Producer, revealed they approached charities likes Women's Aid and local Manchester charity Independent Choices to get insights into timelines of abuse and behaviours.
On why they chose Yasmeen, she explained: "We wanted to do it with somebody like Yasmeen. On the one hand she's got a lot going for her. She's got her own business, she's quite intelligent.
"On the other she's actually quite vulnerable in a way, having had one relationship in her life. She was married and thought she'd be with him forever. She was quite damaged by the end of that.
"In some ways we thought she was a person who would be targeted by a perpetrator like Geoff."
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Shelley pointed out that Yasmeen had lost her son, her husband had ran off with a mutual friend and her grandson was gone.
She praised the production team, directors and writers for handling the storyline with "immense sensitivity".
Shelley added: "There are people out there now suffering who haven't come through it and I will believe they will get help because of it. I urge everybody watching this to call people and seek help as there is help out there."
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Coronation Street viewers took to Twitter to praise the soap for highlighting this important issue.
"It’s hard to watch but it’s harder to live with. If one single person is educated about the damage that coercive control & psychological abuse can have then this has been worth it," said one viewer.
Another added: "This is storyline is difficult to watch but if it helps just one person to break free from such a relationship it will be worth it"
"As a fan, I’m just utterly proud of everyone involved in this important storyline," said a third.
A fourth agree: "Ian is doing such a fantastic job. You can always tell when an actor is good because you hate the villain. Shelley is incredible. Her portrayal of Yasmeen, suffering with him and trying to get on with life is harrowing. Both doing such a fantastic job, portraying this so well."
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Geoff plated up a roast chicken and let Yasmeen start complimenting the meat before dropping a devastating bombshell.
Revelling in her misery, Geoff said: "Good, I thought she might be a bit dry being an older bird. Well at least she’s fed us one last time. I'd like to raise a toast to Charlotte."
Horrified Yasmeen immediately spat out her food and rushed off to be sick.
She screamed: "You killed her. You killed Charlotte Brontë and you made me eat here."
Pretending he didn't see what the problem was, Geoff joked Charlotte had hit the "chicken menopause" and claimed his wife was overreacting.
*Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on ITV at 7.30pm and 8.30pm


thedailymirror--2020-02-28--Love Island's Wes Nelson is collaborating with Brit winner Dave the rapper

Wes Nelson claims he has collaborating with Dave as he attempts to launch his music career .
The former Love Island star says the rapper , who picked up the Album Of The Year gong at the Brit awards last week for Psychodrama , has been acting as his mentor in the studio and has been helping out on his `` chilled R & B and pop ” .
Wes , who has built a recording studio in his house , told The Sun : “ I ’ ve been in the studio with Dave , he ’ s been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people I ’ ve been working with are really important .
I ’ m in talks with big producers and labels.
” Wes also said he has teamed-up with Brummie hip-hop duo Loot Boyz to make music .
The former engineer has set his hopes of making it as musician - after having a taste of pop stardom when appearing on Celebrity X Factor last year .
He said : “ There is some very exciting stuff coming up for me but music is the main focus . ''
Wes boasted that everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he has made so far and that he will soon be releasing the music .
Earlier this month , Wes revealed he is focusing on his music career after starring on Celebrity X Factor late last year alongside fellow islanders Eyal Booker , Samira Mighty , and Zara McDermott .
`` Music is what I love most now , '' Wes said .
`` Especially after doing X Factor and seeing what goes on behind the scenes . ''
Wes also revealed he is in no rush to get down on one knee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slow .
He said : `` It 's going so , so well .
We 've taken it easy and been low key with our relationship , especially to begin with . ''
`` It 's been good keeping everything out of the public eye .
It 's just been like a normal relationship . ''
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Wes Nelson said the critically acclaimed artist has been helping out on his "chilled R&B and pop” in the studio
Wes Nelson claims he has collaborating with Dave as he attempts to launch his music career.
The former Love Island star says the rapper, who picked up the Album Of The Year gong at the Brit awards last week for Psychodrama, has been acting as his mentor in the studio and has been helping out on his "chilled R&B and pop”.
Wes, who has built a recording studio in his house, told The Sun: “I’ve been in the studio with Dave, he’s been great.
“A lot of the people I’ve been working with are really important. I’m in talks with big producers and labels.”
Wes also said he has teamed-up with Brummie hip-hop duo Loot Boyz to make music.
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The former engineer has set his hopes of making it as musician - after having a taste of pop stardom when appearing on Celebrity X Factor last year.
He said: “There is some very exciting stuff coming up for me but music is the main focus."
Wes boasted that everyone at the studio 'loves' the songs he has made so far and that he will soon be releasing the music.
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Earlier this month, Wes revealed he is focusing on his music career after starring on Celebrity X Factor late last year alongside fellow islanders Eyal Booker, Samira Mighty , and Zara McDermott .
"Music is what I love most now," Wes said.
"Especially after doing X Factor and seeing what goes on behind the scenes."
Wes also revealed he is in no rush to get down on one knee as they are determined to take things slow.
He said: "It's going so, so well. We've taken it easy and been low key with our relationship, especially to begin with."
"It's been good keeping everything out of the public eye. It's just been like a normal relationship."
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thedailymirror--2020-02-28--Sam Smith 'really scared' to fly back to Britain because of deadly Coronavirus

Sam Smith has shared fears of contracting the Coronavirus .
The singer , 27 , is currently in Australia on tour , and is feeling very reluctant to travel back to the UK .
Sam travelled to Australia to perform at Sydney ’ s Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras over the weekend , and has revealed worries about the deadly virus - which is spreading like wildfire across numerous countries and continants .
Speaking to The Project , the Money On My Mind singer revealed that he 's 'really scared ' .
The star explained : `` I literally just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m really scared about the coronavirus .
I ’ m scared . ''
Sam added that they were dreading the thoughts of touring across Europe many people have been diagnosed with the sickness .
`` I ’ ve got to go back to Europe and I ’ m hearing that it is going nuts .
I don ’ t like it . ''
Sam touched down in Sydney on Monday , and spoke of their enthusiasm for their upcoming performance on Instagram soon after .
`` Sydney .
I 'm home , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I 'm a Mardi Gras virgin and I 'm ready for my cherry to be popped , '' Sam wrote in the caption .
The singer came out as non-binary last year .
Same told fans at the time : `` I 've decided I am changing my pronouns to THEY/THEM after a lifetime of being at war with my gender .
`` I 've decided to embrace myself for who I am , inside and out '' .
But the star recently admitted to Zane Lowe on Apple Music 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will never get their gender pronouns right .
Sam said : `` What 's hard is people changing their vocabulary ; that 's very , very difficult .
`` It takes time .
Everyone messes up .
I 'm going to be mis-gendered to the day I die . ''
They added : `` This is going to take a long , long time for people to not use gender in their vocabulary . ''
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The Not The Only One singer has shared his fears of contracting the deadly virus which has claimed the lives of thousands of people
Sam Smith 'really scared' to fly back to Britain because of deadly Coronavirus
Sam Smith has shared fears of contracting the Coronavirus.
The singer, 27, is currently in Australia on tour, and is feeling very reluctant to travel back to the UK.
Sam travelled to Australia to perform at Sydney’s Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras over the weekend, and has revealed worries about the deadly virus - which is spreading like wildfire across numerous countries and continants.
Speaking to The Project, the Money On My Mind singer revealed that he's 'really scared'.
The star explained: "I literally just texted mum saying, “I’m really scared about the coronavirus. I’m scared."
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Sam added that they were dreading the thoughts of touring across Europe many people have been diagnosed with the sickness.
"I’ve got to go back to Europe and I’m hearing that it is going nuts. I don’t like it."
Sam touched down in Sydney on Monday, and spoke of their enthusiasm for their upcoming performance on Instagram soon after.
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"Sydney. I'm home, and I can't wait for this weekend.
"I'm a Mardi Gras virgin and I'm ready for my cherry to be popped," Sam wrote in the caption.
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The singer came out as non-binary last year.
Same told fans at the time: "I've decided I am changing my pronouns to THEY/THEM after a lifetime of being at war with my gender.
"I've decided to embrace myself for who I am, inside and out".
But the star recently admitted to Zane Lowe on Apple Music's Beats 1 that they know that fans will never get their gender pronouns right.
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Sam said: "What's hard is people changing their vocabulary; that's very, very difficult.
"It takes time. Everyone messes up. I'm going to be mis-gendered to the day I die."
They added: "This is going to take a long, long time for people to not use gender in their vocabulary."
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thedailymirror--2020-02-28--Nightmare neighbour used loud music and 'blinding' floodlights to torment locals

A nightmare neighbour blared loud radio music , switched on bright floodlights at night and burned fires at all hours in a harassment campaign against locals .
Rhiannon Binyon , a kennel owner , even perched a barrier in front of an elderly neighbour 's bedroom window to top her from enjoying views of the surrounding countryside .
The 37-year-old from Llanfair yn Neubwll near Holyhead had denied harassing her neighbours but after a day long trial before magistrates at Caernarfon she was found guilty , North Wales Live reports .
Bench chairman Julie Eddows said they were satisfied she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ caused alarm and distress to neighbours David Brooks and Prydwen Maclean .
She added they had found Mr Brooks and Mrs Maclean to be credible witnesses and their evidence had been supported by a police officer and an environmental health officer from Anglesey Council .
During the trial Mr Brooks said he had lived near Binyon 's property since 2002 and she had moved in during August 2017 .
He said she had received permission to start the cattery and to home-board four dogs but was denied permission to establish dog kennels .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ day long for weeks at a time , even in the family ’ s absence , '' he said .
`` Blinding floodlights , often flashing , were aimed at our bedroom windows all night long and endless unattended drum-fires affected us .
`` Very loud recorded animal noises were blasted directly at us for up to 16 hours a day . ''
Prydwen Maclean said a window at her house adjoining the Cymyran Hotel had been boarded up by Binyon without prior consultation or warning .
She said a metal barrier was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as she lay in bed and abuse was hurled at her by Binyon and another woman .
Mr Brooks had called police last February and an officer heard loud music as soon as she stepped out of the vehicle .
There was no one at Binyon 's home when she called round to discuss the matter she added .
An environmental health officer monitored noise levels at Binyon 's home and there were 77 individual recordings of dogs barking , amplified barking and concluded there was sufficient grounds to serve an abatement notice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had been switched on and the floodlight had been placed in the yard but she denied the radio was loud and that the floodlight had been continually switched on .
She denied burning toxic materials which caused a lot of smoke noting : `` That 's the last thing I would do , '' she said .
Binyon said she was trying to run a business and she did not want police or fire appliances to be seen at the property when clients arrived to pick up their animals .
Asked about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she said Mrs Maclean had been feeding her horses with rotten vegetables and one had been taken to the vet suffering from colic .
She said Mrs Maclean had been `` asked nicely '' to stop feeding the animals but she had continued .
She said the loud recorded noises were from a bird scaring device which had been installed because crows had been attacking their ducks .
Since the device had been switched off birds had attacked more than 20 of their ducks , she claimed .
Binyon became emotional when describing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on her .
She said the property had been put on the market at one stage and she had had counselling .
Her partner , David Griffiths , also became emotional when describing the impact the court case had had on her .
She was granted bail and will be sentenced on March 3 .

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Rhiannon Binyon, a kennel owner, even perched a barrier in front of an elderly neighbour's bedroom window to top her from enjoying views of the surrounding countryside near Holyhead
A nightmare neighbour blared loud radio music, switched on bright floodlights at night and burned fires at all hours in a harassment campaign against locals.
Rhiannon Binyon, a kennel owner, even perched a barrier in front of an elderly neighbour's bedroom window to top her from enjoying views of the surrounding countryside.
The 37-year-old from Llanfair yn Neubwll near Holyhead had denied harassing her neighbours but after a day long trial before magistrates at Caernarfon she was found guilty, North Wales Live reports.
Bench chairman Julie Eddows said they were satisfied she had pursued a course of conduct which caused alarm and distress to neighbours David Brooks and Prydwen Maclean.
She added they had found Mr Brooks and Mrs Maclean to be credible witnesses and their evidence had been supported by a police officer and an environmental health officer from Anglesey Council.
Image: Joe Toth/BPI/REX) Joe Toth/BPI/REX)
During the trial Mr Brooks said he had lived near Binyon's property since 2002 and she had moved in during August 2017.
He said she had received permission to start the cattery and to home-board four dogs but was denied permission to establish dog kennels.
"A radio blasted us deafeningly all day long for weeks at a time, even in the family’s absence," he said.
"Blinding floodlights, often flashing, were aimed at our bedroom windows all night long and endless unattended drum-fires affected us.
"Very loud recorded animal noises were blasted directly at us for up to 16 hours a day."
Prydwen Maclean said a window at her house adjoining the Cymyran Hotel had been boarded up by Binyon without prior consultation or warning.
She said a metal barrier was erected directly in front of the window as she lay in bed and abuse was hurled at her by Binyon and another woman.
Mr Brooks had called police last February and an officer heard loud music as soon as she stepped out of the vehicle.
There was no one at Binyon's home when she called round to discuss the matter she added.
An environmental health officer monitored noise levels at Binyon's home and there were 77 individual recordings of dogs barking, amplified barking and concluded there was sufficient grounds to serve an abatement notice.
Giving evidence Binyon conceded the radio had been switched on and the floodlight had been placed in the yard but she denied the radio was loud and that the floodlight had been continually switched on.
She denied burning toxic materials which caused a lot of smoke noting: "That's the last thing I would do," she said.
Binyon said she was trying to run a business and she did not want police or fire appliances to be seen at the property when clients arrived to pick up their animals.
Asked about the metal barrier by defence counsel Clare Bates she said Mrs Maclean had been feeding her horses with rotten vegetables and one had been taken to the vet suffering from colic.
She said Mrs Maclean had been "asked nicely" to stop feeding the animals but she had continued.
She said the loud recorded noises were from a bird scaring device which had been installed because crows had been attacking their ducks.
Since the device had been switched off birds had attacked more than 20 of their ducks, she claimed.
Binyon became emotional when describing the effect the court action had had on her. She said the property had been put on the market at one stage and she had had counselling.
Her partner, David Griffiths, also became emotional when describing the impact the court case had had on her.
She was granted bail and will be sentenced on March 3.


thedailymirror--2020-02-28--Tommy Fury disregards 'promise' to propose to Molly-Mae after brother Tyson Fury's win

Love Island star Tommy Fury has appeared to disregard his 'promise ' to propose to his girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague .
It was claimed that Tommy 'promised to propose to Molly-Mae , both 20 , in Vegas surrounded by family ' if his brother Tyson Fury walked away as the heavyweight world champion after boxing with Deontay Widler .
Despite Tyson winning the title for the second time - Tommy is yet ask for his reality TV girlfriend for her hand in marriage .
Suggesting no big romantic gesture is on the horizon , the blue-eyed TV personality took to Instagram @ @ @ @ @ @ @ normal life ' on Friday evening .
Only last weekend the genetically-blessed couple were in Las Vegas to cheer Tyson on as he battled it out in the ring .
However Molly-Mae was not sporting a diamond ring in the cosy snap that was shared online .
Ahead of Tyson 's epic fight , a source told Sun Online : `` Tommy 's serious about Molly and thinks proposing in Vegas surrounded by family will be the perfect time .
`` He 's of the mind only to do it in Vegas if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Deontay Wilder tonight .
`` He thinks it would be the perfect way to end the perfect day . ''
But it is rumoured that Tommy decided to back out of his proposal so he could concentrate on his own boxing career .
A source close to Molly-Mae told Mirror Online has since said that reports of an impending proposal for Tommy are untrue .
The source said Tyson 's sporting success has inspired Tommy focus in on his own boxing career following his successful stint on Love Island .
The source added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tyson and wants to emulate his success .
`` He 's gone professional and plans on going for the big fights in his division so he can make more of a name for himself .
`` His ultimate goal is to become a world champion and get the titles , the acclaim and the big bucks rolling in . ''
Molly-Mae is treated like a queen by romantic Tommy - which was proved on Valentine 's Day .
He treated his girlfriend by splashing out £2,000 on a lavish night in London .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Molly-Mae to a Valentine 's Day brunch at the luxurious Lanesborough Hotel in Knightsbridge .
They both posted pictures from the swanky venue , where afternoon teas on the big day costs from upwards of £70 per person .
Next , Tommy whisked Molly-Mae off to the hotel where they would be spending the night - the opulent Mandarin Oriental .
Tommy had booked a suite , which prices starting from around £1,000 , and decked it out with balloons .
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Love Island star was said to be set to pop the question to Molly-Mae Hague if his brother won in Vegas last weekend
Love Island star Tommy Fury has appeared to disregard his 'promise' to propose to his girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague.
It was claimed that Tommy 'promised to propose to Molly-Mae, both 20, in Vegas surrounded by family' if his brother Tyson Fury walked away as the heavyweight world champion after boxing with Deontay Widler.
Despite Tyson winning the title for the second time - Tommy is yet ask for his reality TV girlfriend for her hand in marriage.
Suggesting no big romantic gesture is on the horizon, the blue-eyed TV personality took to Instagram to say its back to 'back to normal life' on Friday evening.
Only last weekend the genetically-blessed couple were in Las Vegas to cheer Tyson on as he battled it out in the ring.
Image: INSTAGRAM) INSTAGRAM)
However Molly-Mae was not sporting a diamond ring in the cosy snap that was shared online.
Ahead of Tyson's epic fight, a source told Sun Online : "Tommy's serious about Molly and thinks proposing in Vegas surrounded by family will be the perfect time.
"He's of the mind only to do it in Vegas if his brother Tyson wins his fight against Deontay Wilder tonight.
"He thinks it would be the perfect way to end the perfect day."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
But it is rumoured that Tommy decided to back out of his proposal so he could concentrate on his own boxing career.
A source close to Molly-Mae told Mirror Online has since said that reports of an impending proposal for Tommy are untrue.
The source said Tyson's sporting success has inspired Tommy focus in on his own boxing career following his successful stint on Love Island .
The source added: "Tommy is really proud of Tyson and wants to emulate his success.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"He's gone professional and plans on going for the big fights in his division so he can make more of a name for himself.
"His ultimate goal is to become a world champion and get the titles, the acclaim and the big bucks rolling in."
Molly-Mae is treated like a queen by romantic Tommy - which was proved on Valentine's Day.
He treated his girlfriend by splashing out £2,000 on a lavish night in London.
The boxer started the day by taking Molly-Mae to a Valentine's Day brunch at the luxurious Lanesborough Hotel in Knightsbridge.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
They both posted pictures from the swanky venue, where afternoon teas on the big day costs from upwards of £70 per person.
Next, Tommy whisked Molly-Mae off to the hotel where they would be spending the night - the opulent Mandarin Oriental.
Tommy had booked a suite, which prices starting from around £1,000, and decked it out with balloons.
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thedailymirror--2020-02-28--Abused spaniel who inspired end to puppy farming didn't know how to be a dog after rescue

An end to cruel puppy farming is finally in sight after years of tireless effort by the Mirror and campaigners led by vet Marc Abraham .
When Lucy ’ s Law comes into force on April 6 it will be illegal for commercial dealers to sell puppies and kittens unless they have bred the animals themselves .
Now in his new book , Lucy ’ s Law , Marc tells the story of the brave little dog who inspired the campaign ... She was a small Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who , like thousands of others , had never been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been ?
It ’ s not as if anyone was going to call her in for her dinner or surprise her with a new squeaky toy .
This Cavalier was a tricolour : black , tan and white , with some brown spots around her nose to vaguely distinguish her from the others .
She was smaller than most Cavaliers of her age .
Home was a dark corner of a barn in Wales .
This breeding facility had very few , if any , significant windows to let in light .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ was the overpowering smell .
The stench of ammonia from decomposing straw mixed with the thick , tar-like sludge of faeces and urine was overpowering , and such an irritant that the dogs ’ eyes streamed constantly .
A dog ’ s sense of smell has been estimated to be tens of thousands of times more acute than ours and this smell was all this dog had ever known .
Even though it was not uncommon for there to be another 200 female dogs in a building like this one , all confined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another , there was a deathly silence .
The dogs could not see or engage with each other .
The only noise they could hear was the rustling of straw , the occasional litter of puppies crying out for their mother ’ s milk and perhaps a random bark from a dog that thought they had heard a human coming .
Almost too weak to stand on her wet straw bed , this Cavalier had no toys or blankets , no decent food or treats , no access to clean water and no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or for exercise , or even to play with another adult dog – let alone a human being .
In the high-walled pens that surrounded her , rows and rows of females were all in various stages of pregnancy .
But not our Cavalier .
It was unlikely that she had nursed a litter for over six months .
Her outlook was grim , her infertility having rendered her worthless to the puppy farmer .
Still , she was one of the lucky ones .
Instead of falling victim to the farmer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around her neck , or the bucket of water to be drowned in , she was thrown a lifeline .
A rescue centre alerted to her plight took her and other dogs into their care .
For the first time in their awful lives , these rescued dogs were given a name , often experienced their first veterinary treatment and were rehabilitated so they had the chance to start a new life away from pain and cruelty .
But , poorly treated as she was , devoid of any interaction with humans or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it was no surprise that our exhausted little Cavalier left the puppy farm ill-equipped to even know how to be a dog .
Fortunately for her , this was all about to change .
Her rescuer immediately saw how thin and frightened she looked but named her Halo because she thought she was like a little angel .
In fact , Halo was so skinny and emotionally broken that her rescuer did not think she would live longer than a couple of months .
But , thankfully , little Halo thrived .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ foster home , her spine was so rounded that when she stood up , all hunched over , the paws on her skinny back legs almost touched her tiny front paws .
But she was starting to trust humans and was becoming gentle and affectionate , starting to show most of the characteristics for which this charming breed is famed .
Her foster carer sought to address her spinal problem immediately , organising a local vet to visit every week to give acupuncture and physiotherapy .
Painfully thin , Halo began cautiously picking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appetite not uncommon for a just-rescued breeding dog – and she was still itching and scratching and looking rather ear-bitten , most likely still suffering from the effects of mange .
As Halo ’ s spine continued to loosen up , straighten and appear less painful , so her appetite and general health improved too .
And after a few months she was ready to be adopted .
In came Lisa Garner , who remembers seeing Halo for the first time as if it was only yesterday .
It was not long before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s lap , already on the way back to her home in the West Midlands .
Clutching Halo tightly in her arms , Lisa looked back at the whirlwind of the past few weeks .
She had never expected to see such a popular and unique breed as the Cavalier , and so many others , up for adoption on a rescue shelter ’ s website .
All this had started with that urge to send warm clothes and stop little Halo feeling the cold .
Lisa had just wanted to use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ little dog in need .
On Tuesday March 12 , 2013 , Halo ’ s paperwork was finally completed and her new life began .
Lisa thought Halo ’ s fresh new start deserved a fresh new name – so Halo became Lucy .
Lucy loved treats .
The more the merrier .
Using the tastiest , most nutritious treats over the following months , Lisa was able to help Lucy shake off some of her anxieties .
Soon she realised normal life was not the scary day-to-day mixture of boredom , hunger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ episodes of abuse and mistreatment , which had sadly become her norm .
Lucy was experiencing love for the first time in her life .
She was safe and able to sleep deeply – at the same time perfecting the art of snoring loudly .
Lisa vowed that from now on she would only adopt the most vulnerable dogs – those who were disabled or rescued from puppy farms , or both .
In September 2013 , just six months after Lucy was adopted , the “ Lucy the Rescue Cavalier ” page @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one could have predicted what an enormous impression it would eventually have on the world and on the future of dog welfare .
Lucy was a heroine , a survivor , evidence of an abusive system that was failing the UK ’ s dogs .
She was now the poster girl for victims of the puppy farm trade .
But one day , some years later , she started having difficulty breathing .
Lucy ’ s appetite had long been good , especially when it came to cake , and she had experienced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In fact , her heart was actually quite strong considering she had battled to stay alive since the moment she was born in that horrific farm .
But now she began to show the toll of the years of exploitation , kept cooped up in the dark in that cramped space , giving birth to litter after litter and then cruelly separated from the pups nature intended her to nurture , which were torn away and then transported hundreds of miles by greedy , heartless dealers .
The debilitating epilepsy , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in all its many forms ... Lucy ’ s body was shutting down quickly now , her frail organs just too tired to carry on .
Lisa was heartbroken but accepted that Lucy had been given the very best chance and that it was now time to say goodbye .
And the heart of one of the bravest dogs this world has ever known had stopped beating for ever .
It was early 2017 , and we were all at our lowest ebb , really at rock bottom .
Our campaign had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government officials that it would be at least five years until this subject could even be discussed again .
It was an extremely tough time for all of us trying desperately to fight this fight .
We already had an army : over 70,000 of Lucy ’ s followers who were all upset , mourning and angry at the injustice of puppy farming and the third-party dealing that caused thousands of dogs like Lucy to suffer .
Surely by personalising our campaign , and naming it after Lucy in her honour , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Our Lucy ’ s Law launch in Westminster was one of the most incredible and emotional experiences of my life .
After almost eight years ’ campaigning , our little group revealed a crusade with so much potential that MPs , fellow animal lovers and the majority of charities were only too proud to get behind it .
That evening , in this beautiful venue overlooking the Thames , we knew something had shifted .
Little Lucy had brought fresh hope to the campaign to ban cruel puppy dealers – a hope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fact , change the world for ever .

Lucy, the Cavalier King Charles inspired 'Lucy's Law' after spending five years in a dark, filthy barn where she was used to breed puppies for sale
Abused spaniel who inspired end to puppy farming didn't know how to be a dog after rescue
An end to cruel puppy farming is finally in sight after years of tireless effort by the Mirror and campaigners led by vet Marc Abraham.
When Lucy’s Law comes into force on April 6 it will be illegal for commercial dealers to sell puppies and kittens unless they have bred the animals themselves.
Now in his new book, Lucy’s Law, Marc tells the story of the brave little dog who inspired the campaign...
She was a small Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who, like thousands of others, had never been given a name. Why would she have been? It’s not as if anyone was going to call her in for her dinner or surprise her with a new squeaky toy.
This Cavalier was a tricolour: black, tan and white, with some brown spots around her nose to vaguely distinguish her from the others. She was smaller than most Cavaliers of her age.
Home was a dark corner of a barn in Wales. This breeding facility had very few, if any, significant windows to let in light. Darkness was the norm here, as was the overpowering smell.
The stench of ammonia from decomposing straw mixed with the thick, tar-like sludge of faeces and urine was overpowering, and such an irritant that the dogs’ eyes streamed constantly.
Image: Lisa Garner) Lisa Garner)
A dog’s sense of smell has been estimated to be tens of thousands of times more acute than ours and this smell was all this dog had ever known.
Even though it was not uncommon for there to be another 200 female dogs in a building like this one, all confined to tiny pens literally yards from one another, there was a deathly silence.
The dogs could not see or engage with each other. The only noise they could hear was the rustling of straw, the occasional litter of puppies crying out for their mother’s milk and perhaps a random bark from a dog that thought they had heard a human coming.
Almost too weak to stand on her wet straw bed, this Cavalier had no toys or blankets, no decent food or treats, no access to clean water and no option to go outside to the toilet, or for exercise, or even to play with another adult dog – let alone a human being.
In the high-walled pens that surrounded her, rows and rows of females were all in various stages of pregnancy.
But not our Cavalier. It was unlikely that she had nursed a litter for over six months. Her outlook was grim, her infertility having rendered her worthless to the puppy farmer.
Still, she was one of the lucky ones. Instead of falling victim to the farmer’s gun, or the rope around her neck, or the bucket of water to be drowned in, she was thrown a lifeline.
A rescue centre alerted to her plight took her and other dogs into their care.
Image: Phil Harris/Daily Mirror) Phil Harris/Daily Mirror)
For the first time in their awful lives, these rescued dogs were given a name, often experienced their first veterinary treatment and were rehabilitated so they had the chance to start a new life away from pain
and cruelty.
But, poorly treated as she was, devoid of any interaction with humans or other dogs, institutionalised her entire life, it was no surprise that our exhausted little Cavalier left the puppy farm ill-equipped to even know how to be a dog.
Fortunately for her, this was all about to change. Her rescuer immediately saw how thin and frightened she looked but named her Halo because she thought she was like a little angel.
In fact, Halo was so skinny and emotionally broken that her rescuer did not think she would live longer than a couple of months.
But, thankfully, little Halo thrived. When she was first placed in a foster home, her spine was so rounded that when she stood up, all hunched over, the paws on her skinny back legs almost touched her tiny front paws.
But she was starting to trust humans and was becoming gentle and affectionate, starting to show most of the characteristics for which this charming breed is famed.
Her foster carer sought to address her spinal problem immediately, organising a local vet to visit every week to give acupuncture and physiotherapy.
Image: RSPCA) RSPCA)
Painfully thin, Halo began cautiously picking at tiny amounts of food – an appetite not uncommon for a just-rescued breeding dog – and she was still itching and scratching and looking rather ear-bitten, most likely still suffering from the effects of mange.
As Halo’s spine continued to loosen up, straighten and appear less painful, so her appetite and general health improved too. And after a few months she was ready to be adopted.
In came Lisa Garner, who remembers seeing Halo for the first time as if it was only yesterday. It was not long before Halo was happily curled up on Lisa’s lap, already on the way back to her home in the West Midlands.
Clutching Halo tightly in her arms, Lisa looked back at the whirlwind of the past few weeks. She had never expected to see such a popular and unique breed as the Cavalier, and so many others, up for adoption on a rescue shelter’s website.
All this had started with that urge to send warm clothes and stop little Halo feeling the cold. Lisa had just wanted to use her online pet boutique to help a little dog in need.
On Tuesday March 12, 2013, Halo’s paperwork was finally completed and her new life began. Lisa thought Halo’s fresh new start deserved a fresh new name – so Halo became Lucy.
Image: Adam Gerrard/Daily Mirror) Adam Gerrard/Daily Mirror)
Lucy loved treats. The more the merrier. Using the tastiest, most nutritious treats over the following months, Lisa was able to help Lucy shake off some of her anxieties.
Soon she realised normal life was not the scary day-to-day mixture of boredom, hunger and solitary confinement, interspersed with horrible episodes of abuse and mistreatment, which had sadly become her norm.
Lucy was experiencing love for the first time in her life. She was safe and able to sleep deeply – at the same time perfecting the art of snoring loudly.
Lisa vowed that from now on she would only adopt the most vulnerable dogs – those who were disabled or rescued from puppy farms, or both.
In September 2013, just six months after Lucy was adopted, the “Lucy the Rescue Cavalier” page went live on Facebook ...and no one could have predicted what an enormous impression it would eventually have on the world and on the future of dog welfare.
Lucy was a heroine, a survivor, evidence of an abusive system that was failing the UK’s dogs.
She was now the poster girl for victims of the puppy farm trade.
But one day, some years later, she started having difficulty breathing. Lucy’s appetite had long been good, especially when it came to cake, and she had experienced no obvious problems with her breathing previously.
Image: Birmingham Mail) Birmingham Mail)
In fact, her heart was actually quite strong considering she had battled to stay alive since the moment she was born in that horrific farm.
But now she began to show the toll of the years of exploitation, kept cooped up in the dark in that cramped space, giving birth to litter after litter and then cruelly separated from the pups nature intended her to nurture, which were torn away and then transported hundreds of miles by greedy, heartless dealers.
The debilitating epilepsy, the arthritis , the dry-eye, the anxiety in all its many forms... Lucy’s body was shutting down quickly now, her frail organs just too tired to carry on.
Lisa was heartbroken but accepted that Lucy had been given the very best chance and that it was now time to say goodbye. And the heart of one of the bravest dogs this world has ever known had stopped beating for ever.
It was early 2017, and we were all at our lowest ebb, really at rock bottom.
Our campaign had been blocked and we had been told by government officials that it would be at least five years until this subject could even be discussed again. It was an extremely tough time for all of us trying desperately to fight this fight.
We already had an army: over 70,000 of Lucy’s followers who were all upset, mourning and angry at the injustice of puppy farming and the third-party dealing that caused thousands of dogs like Lucy to suffer.
Surely by personalising our campaign, and naming it after Lucy in her honour, we could harness that emotion and move forward.
Our Lucy’s Law launch in Westminster was one of the most incredible and emotional experiences of my life.
After almost eight years’ campaigning, our little group revealed a crusade with so much potential that MPs, fellow animal lovers and the majority of charities were only too proud to get behind it.
That evening, in this beautiful venue overlooking the Thames, we knew something had shifted.
Little Lucy had brought fresh hope to the campaign to ban cruel puppy dealers – a hope that felt like it could, in fact, change the world for ever.
Extracted by Rhian Lubin


thedailymirror--2020-02-28--Voice of the Mirror: 'Boris Johnson fails crisis test over coronavirus'

The seriousness of the coronavirus outbreak has been brought tragically home with the death of the first Briton .
Sadly , it is highly likely there will be other British casualties .
The virus has disrupted schools , major sporting events and businesses .
The stock market has suffered its biggest one-week fall since the 2008 financial crash .
There are questions about whether the NHS has the ability to cope if Covid-19 reaches epidemic proportions .
While there is no cause to panic , the public have a right to be concerned .
At moments such as these they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government and on these counts Boris Johnson has proved woefully inadequate .
The Prime Minister is to chair a meeting of the emergency committee Cobra but not until Monday – unacceptable complacency .
Opposition parties were kept fully informed and the Chief Vet held a daily press briefing .
At one time Britain was admired around the world for the integrity of its politics .
Now we have a situation where money can get you a seat in the House of Lords .
Boris Johnson is reportedly looking to hand peerages to three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the final three months of 2019 .
One , Peter Cruddas , resigned as Tory co-Treasurer in 2012 after being filmed offering wealthy donors “ access ” to David Cameron .
This is not democracy but plutocracy , where the wealthy pull the strings and the rest of us are frozen out .
World 's oldest man Bob Weighton , 111 , has more energy than many people half his age and a personality to match .
He ’ s proof that youth is wasted on the young .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Voice of the Mirror)

The public is concerned about the coronavirus amid questions over whether the NHS can cope with a major outbreak - and yet the Prime Minister has failed to reassure Britain
Voice of the Mirror: 'Boris Johnson fails crisis test over coronavirus'
The seriousness of the coronavirus outbreak has been brought tragically home with the death of the first Briton.
Sadly, it is highly likely there will be other British casualties.
The virus has disrupted schools, major sporting events and businesses.
The stock market has suffered its biggest one-week fall since the 2008 financial crash.
There are questions about whether the NHS has the ability to cope if Covid-19 reaches epidemic proportions.
While there is no cause to panic, the public have a right to be concerned.
At moments such as these they look for leadership and reassurance from the Government and on these counts Boris Johnson has proved woefully inadequate.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The Prime Minister is to chair a meeting of the emergency committee Cobra but not until Monday – unacceptable complacency.
During the 2007 foot-and-mouth crisis, PM Gordon Brown chaired Cobra meetings daily.
Opposition parties were kept fully informed and the Chief Vet held a daily press briefing.
We need a similarly robust response.
Corrupt cabal
At one time Britain was admired around the world for the integrity of its politics.
Now we have a situation where money can get you a seat in the House of Lords.
Boris Johnson is reportedly looking to hand peerages to three donors who gave £1.5million to the Tories in the final three months of 2019.
One, Peter Cruddas, resigned as Tory co-Treasurer in 2012 after being filmed offering wealthy donors “access” to David Cameron.
This is not democracy but plutocracy, where the wealthy pull the strings and the rest of us are frozen out.
A golden oldie
World's oldest man Bob Weighton , 111, has more energy than many people half his age and a personality to match.
He’s proof that youth is wasted on the young.


thedailymirror--2020-02-28--Jamal Lewis gives Norwich fresh hope in relegation battle with Leicester winner

Jamal Lewis smashed home his first Premier League goal to keep alive Norwich 's survival hopes as Leicester were left to lament a big VAR handball call .
The Canaries left-back got forward to net a super shot past Kasper Schmeichel to lift Daniel Farke 's side only four points from safety – and leave their fans singing the theme turn to the Great Escape with 10 games to go .
But while Norwich recorded only their second win in 15 league games , Leicester extended their winless streak to four games without the injured Jamie Vardy .
His replacement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he had given Leicester the lead after 49 minutes when he dispossessed Ben Godfrey and curled home his own left-foot shot from just outside the box .
But VAR replays showed the ball brushed his hand in the build-up and referee Craig Pawson disallowed the strike to the touchline fury of manager Brendan Rodgers .
Leicester also felt hard done by against Manchester City in their last game when Dennis Praet was penalised for handball after Kevin De Bruyne escaped for the same offence .
Iheanacho had missed the best chance of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ box after Lewis had given away possession .
Norwich were playing typically pretty football without producing an end result .
On the 15th anniversary of her infamous “ Let 's be having you !
” rant , the game and the Norwich team badly needed a bit of inspiration from the watching Delia Smith .
Instead the disallowed goal raised the home side into action in a better second period .
Foxes keeper Schmeichel was finally called into serious action with two saves from Ondrej Duda , the second after a fine Norwich @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from 14 yards out .
It was left to the two Norwich full-backs to break the deadlock after 70 minutes .
Max Aarons made another surging run down the right and his deep cross reached Lewis on the other flank .
The former Canaries trainee controlled the ball on his chest before volleying home a low shot past Schmeichel into the far corner .
Leicester have run out of steam at the business end of the season with only one win in seven Premier League games although they remain seven points clear of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vardy , who has not scored since Christmas , should be back soon following his calf injury but might not be risked for the midweek FA Cup tie against Birmingham .
It is his third injury layoff this year .
`` He has had a slight pain in his calf , '' said the Foxes boss .
`` He has had a scan and has a low grade issue so , it 's not overly serious .
He will be back next week .
”

NORWICH 1-0 LEICESTER: The left-back's first Premier League goal handed Daniel Farke's men all three points at Carrow Road
Jamal Lewis smashed home his first Premier League goal to keep alive Norwich's survival hopes as Leicester were left to lament a big VAR handball call.
The Canaries left-back got forward to net a super shot past Kasper Schmeichel to lift Daniel Farke's side only four points from safety – and leave their fans singing the theme turn to the Great Escape with 10 games to go.
But while Norwich recorded only their second win in 15 league games, Leicester extended their winless streak to four games without the injured Jamie Vardy.
His replacement as the sole striker Kelechi Iheanacho thought he had given Leicester the lead after 49 minutes when he dispossessed Ben Godfrey and curled home his own left-foot shot from just outside the box.
Image: Jason Dawson) Jason Dawson)
But VAR replays showed the ball brushed his hand in the build-up and referee Craig Pawson disallowed the strike to the touchline fury of manager Brendan Rodgers.
Leicester also felt hard done by against Manchester City in their last game when Dennis Praet was penalised for handball after Kevin De Bruyne escaped for the same offence.
Iheanacho had missed the best chance of a poor first-half when he skied inside the box after Lewis had given away possession.
Norwich were playing typically pretty football without producing an end result. On the 15th anniversary of her infamous “Let's be having you!” rant, the game and the Norwich team badly needed a bit of inspiration from the watching Delia Smith.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Instead the disallowed goal raised the home side into action in a better second period. Foxes keeper Schmeichel was finally called into serious action with two saves from Ondrej Duda, the second after a fine Norwich counter-attack where the Slovak should have scored from 14 yards out.
It was left to the two Norwich full-backs to break the deadlock after 70 minutes. Max Aarons made another surging run down the right and his deep cross reached Lewis on the other flank.
The former Canaries trainee controlled the ball on his chest before volleying home a low shot past Schmeichel into the far corner.
Leicester have run out of steam at the business end of the season with only one win in seven Premier League games although they remain seven points clear of Chelsea in third place.
Image: EMPICS Sport) EMPICS Sport)
Rodgers said Vardy, who has not scored since Christmas, should be back soon following his calf injury but might not be risked for the midweek FA Cup tie against Birmingham. It is his third injury layoff this year.
"He has had a slight pain in his calf," said the Foxes boss. "He has had a scan and has a low grade issue so, it's not overly serious. He will be back next week.”


thedailymirror--2020-02-28--Boris Johnson urged to go on coronavirus 'war footing' as illness claims first Brit

Boris Johnson been urged to go on a war footing in the fight against coronavirus , as it claimed its first British victim .
The number of cases in the UK has risen to 20 including the first infection within the country .
And the Prime Minister has been attacked for not yet chairing an emergency COBRA meeting .
Ex-Chancellor George Osborne said : “ The Government now needs to go on to a war footing.
” The Governor of the Bank of England issued a warning saying the economy would be impacted , as stock market losses this week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of being a “ part-time Prime Minister ” as : • One of the Brits who was on the virus-hit cruise liner Diamond Princess died in Japan ; • Total UK infections rose to 20 as four more cases were confirmed , including the first case transmitted within this country ; • Former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt warned hundreds of thousands of lives could be at risk ; • Plans emerged for a morgue to be set up in tents in Hyde Park , Central London , if the virus takes hold ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risk assessment to “ very high ” across the world ; • Shares fell to their lowest level since the 2008 financial crisis .
The first UK citizen to be killed by the virus died in Japan after becoming one of 705 people aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship to fall ill with the virus .
It was reported tonight the man , in his 70s , did not live in Britain .
Two of the latest confirmed cases in England tested positive after returning from Iran and were taken to a specialist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ north west London .
Wales recorded its first case , in a patient recently returned from north Italy .
The fourth confirmed patient , from Surrey , was taken to a specialist infection centre at Guy ’ s and St Thomas ’ hospital in central London .
Professor Chris Whitty , Chief Medical Officer for England , said of the latest case : “ The virus was passed on in the UK .
This is being investigated and contact tracing has begun.
” It marked a new phase in the UK ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could now be loose in the community .
Prof Jonathan Ball , of Nottingham University , said : “ It is very likely , if not a certainty , that virus will come here under the radar and start to transmit.
” The World Health Organisation said the risk of a global spread is now “ very high ” – the highest level of alarm .
Dr Mike Ryan , leading WHO ’ s emergencies programme , said : “ This is a reality check for every government on the planet – wake @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a duty to your citizens , you have a duty to the world to be ready.
” Tory MP Nickie Aiken said worst-case scenario plans for an outbreak in London include opening a morgue set up in tents in Hyde Park , but later backtracked on the remarks .
Former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt warned hundreds of thousands of lives could be at stake if Britain can not contain the virus .
Mr Hunt , now chair of the Health Select Committee , said : “ Our worst-case scenario is 70 % becoming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could depend on whether we could keep infection levels down to 10 % or 5 % .
” The NHS already has 81.8 % of intensive care beds occupied , leaving only 673 available beds in England .
The five Cobra meetings so far to discuss the outbreak with senior Whitehall officials have been chaired by other ministers .
No10 said : “ The Prime Minister is keen to chair Cobra on Monday to ensure that everything that can be done is being done.
” But Shadow Health Secretary Jonathan Ashworth said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get a grip quickly .
It shouldn ’ t take another three days for this meeting to take place.
” Ex-Chancellor George Osborne said : “ The Government now needs to go onto a war footing with the coronavirus : daily NHS press briefings , regular Cobra meetings chaired by the PM.
” Ms Nandy said : “ Half the country is under water , people are terrified of coronavirus and Boris is nowhere to be seen .
The people of Britain deserve better.
” There are hopes a major UK outbreak would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the warmer months .
A number of schools will continue deep-cleaning over the weekend .
At least 10 have been closed this week .
EasyJet is cancelling flights while British Airways announced travel to Europe and Asia has been hit .
Redundancies are expected at easyJet as well as other businesses that rely heavily on international travel .
Airlines TUI and Jet2 are refusing to fly Brits home from a Tenerife hotel hit by coronavirus until they get the all-clear .
About 160 Brits are among around 800 guests isolated at the four-star @ @ @ @ @ @ @ husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe said he fears for her after she developed a “ cold ” in the Evin prison in Iran ’ s capital Tehran , where coronavirus was reported to have spread .
The virus has claimed 34 lives in the country .
Iran rejected reports that at least 210 lives had been lost there .
The Vatican insisted Pope Francis was only “ slightly unwell ” as the 83-year-old cancelled official audiences for the second day .
Confirmed cases in Italy rose to 888 yesterday , up from 650 the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have died and 46 recovered .
France reported 19 new confirmed cases yesterday , taking its total to 57 .
Switzerland has banned all events involving more than 1,000 people until at least March 15 as a measure to halt the spread of coronavirus .
The FTSE 100 fell faster this week than at any time since 2008 ’ s financial crisis , wiping £210billion off its value .
In the US , the Dow Jones fell 3.2 % yesterday .
China ’ s benchmark index fell 3.7 % and Germany ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in place measures to stop people profiting from the virus .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Martin Bagot, Oliver Milne)

Boris Johnson faces pressure as the 20th coronavirus case is confirmed in the UK and a man who caught the virus aboard a cruise ship quarantined in Japan becomes the first Brit to die
Boris Johnson urged to go on coronavirus 'war footing' as illness claims first Brit
Boris Johnson been urged to go on a war footing in the fight against coronavirus, as it claimed its first British victim.
The number of cases in the UK has risen to 20 including the first infection within the country.
And the Prime Minister has been attacked for not yet chairing an emergency COBRA meeting.
Ex-Chancellor George Osborne said: “The Government now needs to go on to a war footing.”
The Governor of the Bank of England issued a warning saying the economy would be impacted, as stock market losses this week hit £210bn.
Boris Johnson was accused of being a “part-time Prime Minister” as:
One of the Brits who was on the virus-hit cruise liner Diamond Princess died in Japan;
Total UK infections rose to 20 as four more cases were confirmed, including the first case transmitted within this country;
Former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt warned hundreds of thousands of lives could be at risk;
Plans emerged for a morgue to be set up in tents in Hyde Park, Central London, if the virus takes hold;
The World Health Organisation upped its risk assessment to “very high” across the world;
Shares fell to their lowest level since the 2008 financial crisis.
The first UK citizen to be killed by the virus died in Japan after becoming one of 705 people aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship to fall ill with the virus.
It was reported tonight the man, in his 70s, did not live in Britain.
Two of the latest confirmed cases in England tested positive after returning from Iran and were taken to a specialist unit at the Royal Free Hospital in north west London.
Wales recorded its first case, in a patient recently returned from north Italy.
The fourth confirmed patient, from Surrey, was taken to a specialist infection centre at Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospital in central London.
Image: PA) PA)
Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England, said of the latest case: “The virus was passed on in the UK. This is being investigated and contact tracing has begun.”
It marked a new phase in the UK’s fight against the virus amid fears it could now be loose in the community.
Prof Jonathan Ball, of Nottingham University, said: “It is very likely, if not a certainty, that virus will come here under the radar and start to transmit.”
The World Health Organisation said the risk of a global spread is now “very high” – the highest level of alarm.
Image: PA) PA)
Dr Mike Ryan, leading WHO’s emergencies programme, said: “This is a reality check for every government on the planet – wake up, get ready...You have a duty to your citizens, you have a duty to the world to be ready.”
Tory MP Nickie Aiken said worst-case scenario plans for an outbreak in London include opening a morgue set up in tents in Hyde Park, but later backtracked on the remarks.
Former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt warned hundreds of thousands of lives could be at stake if Britain cannot contain the virus.
Mr Hunt, now chair of the Health Select Committee, said: “Our worst-case scenario is 70% becoming affected.
Image: PA) PA)
Hundreds of thousands of lives could depend on whether we could keep infection levels down to 10% or 5%.”
The NHS already has 81.8% of intensive care beds occupied, leaving only 673 available beds in England. The five Cobra meetings so far to discuss the outbreak with senior Whitehall officials have been chaired by other ministers.
No10 said: “The Prime Minister is keen to chair Cobra on Monday to ensure that everything that can be done is being done.”
But Shadow Health Secretary Jonathan Ashworth said: “Our part-time Prime Minister needs to get a grip quickly. It shouldn’t take another three days for this meeting to take place.”
Ex-Chancellor George Osborne said: “The Government now needs to go onto a war footing with the coronavirus: daily NHS press briefings, regular Cobra meetings chaired by the PM.”
Image: Yoshio Tsunoda/AFLO / SplashNews.com) Yoshio Tsunoda/AFLO / SplashNews.com)
Labour leadership hopefuls Keir Starmer and Lisa Nandy also demanded quicker action.
Ms Nandy said: “Half the country is under water, people are terrified of coronavirus and Boris is nowhere to be seen. The people of Britain deserve better.”
There are hopes a major UK outbreak would diminish if it could be delayed until the warmer months.
A number of schools will continue deep-cleaning over the weekend. At least 10 have been closed this week.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
EasyJet is cancelling flights while British Airways announced travel to Europe and Asia has been hit. Redundancies are expected at easyJet as well as other businesses that rely heavily on international travel.
Airlines TUI and Jet2 are refusing to fly Brits home from a Tenerife hotel hit by coronavirus until they get the all-clear.
About 160 Brits are among around 800 guests isolated at the four-star H10 Costa Adeje Palace hotel.
The husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe said he fears for her after she developed a “cold” in the Evin prison in Iran’s capital Tehran, where coronavirus was reported to have spread.
The virus has claimed 34 lives in the country. Iran rejected reports that at least 210 lives had been lost there.
The Vatican insisted Pope Francis was only “slightly unwell” as the 83-year-old cancelled official audiences for the second day.
Confirmed cases in Italy rose to 888 yesterday, up from 650 the day before. Of these, 21 have died and 46 recovered.
France reported 19 new confirmed cases yesterday, taking its total to 57.
Switzerland has banned all events involving more than 1,000 people until at least March 15 as a measure to halt the spread of coronavirus.
The FTSE 100 fell faster this week than at any time since 2008’s financial crisis, wiping £210billion off its value.
In the US, the Dow Jones fell 3.2% yesterday. China’s benchmark index fell 3.7% and Germany’s DAX 3.9%.
EBay has put in place measures to stop people profiting from the virus.