thedailymirror--2020-11-14--Vernon Kay fears lack of food on I'm A Celeb after constant eating since puberty

I 'm A Celeb star Vernon Kay has revealed he is dreading having a lack of food on this year 's show .
Vernon will be one of ten celebs fighting it out to win the reality TV show which kicks off at Gwrych Castle in Wales on Sunday .
Celebs will have to compete on challenges on the show to win food for the camp and will only have rice and beans available if they are unsuccessful .
The Family Fortunes presenter , 46 , told Mirror Online in an interview , since he hit puberty he has consumed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to build up his physique .
And he revealed one of his biggest fears on the show is not having much food in the camp .
Vernon said : `` I do n't know to be honest the one thing I 'm really worried about is how I 'm going to be without any food , because I like eating .
`` Since I hit puberty I 've always been trying to build myself up so I always consuming an outrageous amount of calories .
It never seems to b****y work , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I 've always got a full stomach I 'm never kind of peckish .
I hate confined spaces especially in water , I hate the thought of drowning a recurring bad dream nightmare of mine .
`` Apart from that I 've not seen the official lineup but if the lineup 's what been rumoured then it 's gon na be a vibrant camp with loads of personalities and lots of fun . ''
Vernon , who is married to Strictly Come Dancing presenter Tess Daly , 50 , said he hopes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' if he has to try any unusual Welsh delicacies .
Vernon said he is most looking forward to getting to know the other celebs on the show , which is taking place in Wales instead of its normal filming location Australia due to the coronavirus .
He added : `` Making friends is easy it really is , being from where I was brought up and having a community which is built on saying hello and goodbye and thank you and making friend with your neighbours making friends is easy .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into isolation is anything close to what it actually is there 's actually a lot of Northerners , it 's actually going to be a really fun camp some great personalities .
`` That 's what I like I love reading biographies of people who have become successful have had bumps in the road and learned about their life .
`` That 's why I wanted to go on IAC .
I 've spoken to a few people who have done it before and they said 'you do n't actually do anything you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Getting to know your campmates will be pretty easy to be honest , and like I said lots of great personalities so it should be fun . ''
Vernon also told how his Take Me Out presenter pal Paddy McGuinness vowed to spend a fortune voting for him to ensure he faces every single trial .
He said : `` I remember the first time it was announced I was rumoured to be in the show , I got a message from Paddy McGuinness wishing my good luck , and he said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the best but to be honest I 'm going to spend a fortune making sure you eat the sheep 's knackers ! '
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`` I do n't have the attitude of bring it on , but whatever comes my way I 'll take it on , there 's no backing down .
`` You 're on national TV you 've stick your chest out put your chin up and get on with it .
And if it is eating sheep 's a**s or pig 's testicles , I just hope they remember @ @ @ @ @ @

I'm A Celeb 's Vernon Kay will only have rice and beans available on the show if stars are unsuccessful in challenges - and he revealed one of his biggest fears is having a lack of food
I'm A Celeb star Vernon Kay has revealed he is dreading having a lack of food on this year's show.
Vernon will be one of ten celebs fighting it out to win the reality TV show which kicks off at Gwrych Castle in Wales on Sunday.
Celebs will have to compete on challenges on the show to win food for the camp and will only have rice and beans available if they are unsuccessful.
The Family Fortunes presenter, 46, told Mirror Online in an interview, since he hit puberty he has consumed "an outrageous amount of calories" to build up his physique.
And he revealed one of his biggest fears on the show is not having much food in the camp.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Vernon said: "I don't know to be honest the one thing I'm really worried about is how I'm going to be without any food, because I like eating.
"Since I hit puberty I've always been trying to build myself up so I always consuming an outrageous amount of calories. It never seems to b****y work, and protein and stuff like that that.
"I've always got a full stomach I'm never kind of peckish. I hate confined spaces especially in water, I hate the thought of drowning a recurring bad dream nightmare of mine.
"Apart from that I've not seen the official lineup but if the lineup's what been rumoured then it's gonna be a vibrant camp with loads of personalities and lots of fun."
Vernon, who is married to Strictly Come Dancing presenter Tess Daly, 50, said he hopes bosses "bring the salt and pepper" if he has to try any unusual Welsh delicacies.
Vernon said he is most looking forward to getting to know the other celebs on the show, which is taking place in Wales instead of its normal filming location Australia due to the coronavirus.
Image: ITV) ITV)
He added: "Making friends is easy it really is, being from where I was brought up and having a community which is built on saying hello and goodbye and thank you and making friend with your neighbours making friends is easy.
"If the lineup rumoured before I went into isolation is anything close to what it actually is there's actually a lot of Northerners, it's actually going to be a really fun camp some great personalities.
"That's what I like I love reading biographies of people who have become successful have had bumps in the road and learned about their life.
Image: ITV) ITV)
"That's why I wanted to go on IAC. I've spoken to a few people who have done it before and they said 'you don't actually do anything you just sit around in camp'.
"Getting to know your campmates will be pretty easy to be honest, and like I said lots of great personalities so it should be fun."
Vernon also told how his Take Me Out presenter pal Paddy McGuinness vowed to spend a fortune voting for him to ensure he faces every single trial.
He said: "I remember the first time it was announced I was rumoured to be in the show, I got a message from Paddy McGuinness wishing my good luck, and he said something like 'mate I wish you all the best but to be honest I'm going to spend a fortune making sure you eat the sheep's knackers!'.
"I don't have the attitude of bring it on, but whatever comes my way I'll take it on, there's no backing down.
"You're on national TV you've stick your chest out put your chin up and get on with it. And if it is eating sheep's a**s or pig's testicles, I just hope they remember the salt and pepper!"


thedailymirror--2020-11-14--Olly Murs promises to dance naked if his act Blessing Chitapa wins The Voice

Olly Murs has promised to dance naked if his act Blessing Chitapa wins The Voice final on Saturday .
The singer earlier this year posted a link on his Instagram to viral video the 'coin dance challenge ' - which saw a man dancing with only a swinging pendulum covering his modesty .
And Olly has promised if the country star , 18 , wins at the weekend he 'll recreate the wacky dance .
The star said he hopes his pledge will encourage viewers to vote for Blessing .
Olly told MailOnline : `` I have got something planned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my celebration dance .
`` I said earlier this year on my Instagram when I posted that video if I win The Voice 2020 this is what I 'm going to do . ''
When his act Molly Hocking won last year 's final Olly also got naked and sat on the chair of losing coach Sir Tom Jones .
And Olly is convinced his prodigy will again toast success in this year 's final .
He said : `` Blessing is only 18 and she 's got phenomenal talent .
I 'm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he thinks the other coaches are `` too cool for school '' , but he is `` not afraid to say '' that he `` really wants to win '' .
Earlier this year Olly and his girlfriend Amelia Tank became a social media hit after sharing clips of them pulling pranks on each other .
And Olly said he 's planning more TikTok pranks with Amelia during the second lockdown .
Some viewers were outraged when in one prank Olly put his penis inside a Pringles can before Amelia reached into it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the singer to put out a public apology .
Discussing the controversy , Olly said that with TikTok videos , people `` should n't believe '' everything they are watching .
He added `` most of the pranks '' he and Amelia did were `` set up '' - adding : `` sometimes people get offended '' .
He added that it `` does n't bother '' him as `` you ca n't please everyone '' - but `` there wo n't be any more crisps involved '' in the future .
Essex-born @ @ @ @ @ @ @ second in the sixth series of The X Factor in 2009 .
Olly released his debut single 'Please Do n't Let Me Go ' , in 2011 and it skyrocketed to number one in the UK 's singles charts .
The singer has released six studio albums and became a judge on The Voice in 2018 .

Olly Murs said he will dance naked with a swinging pendulum covering his modesty - much like a viral video he shared on Instagram - if his act Blessing Chitapa wins The Voice final
Olly Murs promises to dance completely naked if his act Blessing Chitapa wins The Voice
Olly Murs has promised to dance naked if his act Blessing Chitapa wins The Voice final on Saturday.
The singer earlier this year posted a link on his Instagram to viral video the 'coin dance challenge' - which saw a man dancing with only a swinging pendulum covering his modesty.
And Olly has promised if the country star, 18, wins at the weekend he'll recreate the wacky dance.
The star said he hopes his pledge will encourage viewers to vote for Blessing.
Olly told MailOnline: "I have got something planned if i win. It will be my celebration dance.
Image: Anthony Harvey/REX/Shutterstock) Anthony Harvey/REX/Shutterstock)
"I said earlier this year on my Instagram when I posted that video if I win The Voice 2020 this is what I'm going to do."
When his act Molly Hocking won last year's final Olly also got naked and sat on the chair of losing coach Sir Tom Jones.
And Olly is convinced his prodigy will again toast success in this year's final.
He said: "Blessing is only 18 and she's got phenomenal talent. I'm feeling really confident."
Image: ITV) ITV)
He added he thinks the other coaches are "too cool for school", but he is "not afraid to say" that he "really wants to win".
Earlier this year Olly and his girlfriend Amelia Tank became a social media hit after sharing clips of them pulling pranks on each other.
And Olly said he's planning more TikTok pranks with Amelia during the second lockdown.
Some viewers were outraged when in one prank Olly put his penis inside a Pringles can before Amelia reached into it to pick out a crisp - forcing the singer to put out a public apology.
Discussing the controversy, Olly said that with TikTok videos, people "shouldn't believe" everything they are watching.
He added "most of the pranks" he and Amelia did were "set up" - adding: "sometimes people get offended".
He added that it "doesn't bother" him as "you can't please everyone" - but "there won't be any more crisps involved" in the future.
Essex-born Olly shot to fame when he finished second in the sixth series of The X Factor in 2009.
Olly released his debut single 'Please Don't Let Me Go', in 2011 and it skyrocketed to number one in the UK's singles charts.
The singer has released six studio albums and became a judge on The Voice in 2018.


thedailymirror--2020-11-14--Relatives of care home residents to get regular coronavirus tests before visits

Relatives of care home residents are to get regular coronavirus testing to allow care visits , the Government has said .
The new pilot will launch on Monday , initially taking place in 20 care homes across Hampshire , Devon and Cornwall , with the scheme being rolled out to other regions before Christmas , according to the Department of Health and Social Care .
The tests - offered to one family member or friend for each resident - could put an end to `` heartbreaking '' restrictions on visits , when used in combination with other protective measures such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` I know how heartbreaking restricting visits to care homes has been , not only for residents - many of whom will feel disoriented and confused by the situation - but also their loved ones who are n't able to simply hug each other to support them in this difficult time . ''
He added : `` By respecting social distancing and staying at home as much as possible we will help reunite families and friends with loved ones in care homes as quickly as possible . ''
The Alzheimer 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over `` the integral role that family carers play in supporting their loved ones with dementia '' but worried the change in approach could have come too late for some .
The charity said : `` We worry it is too little too late for the desperate families who have been waiting eight months to visit their loved ones .
`` The promise of care home visitors being at the front of the line to get more ring-fenced tests as the new ones become available must fast become reality . ''
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ toll on people with dementia simply giving up on life as well as on the many thousands of grieving families who have n't been able to be with their loved ones in their last months , weeks and days , and who will never be able to get that precious time back . ''

The new pilot will launch on Monday, initially taking place in 20 care homes across Hampshire, Devon and Cornwall, with the scheme being rolled out to other regions before Christmas, according to the Department of Health and Social Care
Relatives of care home residents are to get regular coronavirus testing to allow care visits, the Government has said.
The new pilot will launch on Monday, initially taking place in 20 care homes across Hampshire, Devon and Cornwall, with the scheme being rolled out to other regions before Christmas, according to the Department of Health and Social Care.
The tests - offered to one family member or friend for each resident - could put an end to "heartbreaking" restrictions on visits, when used in combination with other protective measures such as PPE.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: "I know how heartbreaking restricting visits to care homes has been, not only for residents - many of whom will feel disoriented and confused by the situation - but also their loved ones who aren't able to simply hug each other to support them in this difficult time."
Image: Jonathan Buckmaster) Jonathan Buckmaster)
He added: "By respecting social distancing and staying at home as much as possible we will help reunite families and friends with loved ones in care homes as quickly as possible."
The Alzheimer's Society praised ministers for recognising their calls over "the integral role that family carers play in supporting their loved ones with dementia" but worried the change in approach could have come too late for some.
The charity said: "We worry it is too little too late for the desperate families who have been waiting eight months to visit their loved ones.
"The promise of care home visitors being at the front of the line to get more ring-fenced tests as the new ones become available must fast become reality."
"We have to recognise the terrible mental health toll on people with dementia simply giving up on life as well as on the many thousands of grieving families who haven't been able to be with their loved ones in their last months, weeks and days, and who will never be able to get that precious time back."


thedailymirror--2020-11-14--Guinness heiress, 19, dies in tragic pool accident during BBQ at family mansion

The Guinness family has been left heartbroken after their teenage heiress died in a tragic pool accident .
Honor Uloth , 19 , was found unconscious at the bottom of a swimming pool during a family barbecue at a mansion in Sussex .
The Guinness heiress , who had not been drinking alcohol , was in the hot tub with two friends before going for a swim around 11pm in July .
Coroner 's officer Geoff Charnock said there were 19 people at the barbecue that night and that , when Honor went for a swim , her friends remained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ towards the pool - so they did not see Honor when she went swimming .
Shortly after that , Honor 's brother Rufus , 15 , walked past the pool , spotted her and dived in to help her , the coroner 's inquest heard .
He managed to pull her out and adults at the mansion started CPR while an ambulance was called .
When paramedics arrived , she was rushed to St Richard ’ s Hospital in Chichester before being transferred to St Thomas ’ s Hospital in London .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had suffered a broken shoulder and brain injuries , according to the Daily Mail .
She was pronounced dead in hospital six days later , on August 6 .
A coroner this week ruled her death as a tragic accident .
Mr Charnock said police conducted an investigation but nobody at the mansion had seen what happened to her .
Police had several theories , including that she leaped off and hit her head or she slipped and banged her head - but there was no witness so the cause of her death @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the eldest daughter of Rupert Uloth and Lady Louisa Jane Guinness , whose father Benjamin Guinness was the 3rd Earl of Iveagh .
Her family said they are devastated after her death and revealed the 19-year-old wanted her organs to be donated to save lives .
Family members said : `` She always made it clear that if anything happened to her , she would like her organs to be donated to those in need .
`` The doctors say that , with the matches they have found , it looks like she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and seriously enhance ten more . ''
Her dad described Honor as `` a diamond girl with a heart of gold '' .
The Guinness family has suffered a string of tragedies in its history .
Arthur Guinness , who started the brewery in 1759 , fathered 21 children but lost ten before his own death .
Many of his grandchildren became alcoholics , died in poverty or ended up in mental institutions .
Lady Henrietta Guinness jumped off a bridge in Italy in 1978 following a car crash in the French Riviera @ @ @ @ @ @

Honor Uloth, 19, was found unconscious at the bottom of a swimming pool during a family barbecue at a mansion in Sussex in July. She was pronounced dead in hospital six days later
The Guinness family has been left heartbroken after their teenage heiress died in a tragic pool accident.
Honor Uloth, 19, was found unconscious at the bottom of a swimming pool during a family barbecue at a mansion in Sussex.
The Guinness heiress, who had not been drinking alcohol, was in the hot tub with two friends before going for a swim around 11pm in July.
Coroner's officer Geoff Charnock said there were 19 people at the barbecue that night and that, when Honor went for a swim, her friends remained in the hot tub with their backs towards the pool - so they did not see Honor when she went swimming.
Shortly after that, Honor's brother Rufus, 15, walked past the pool, spotted her and dived in to help her, the coroner's inquest heard.
He managed to pull her out and adults at the mansion started CPR while an ambulance was called.
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When paramedics arrived, she was rushed to St Richard’s Hospital in Chichester before being transferred to St Thomas’s Hospital in London.
The Oxford Brookes University history of art student had suffered a broken shoulder and brain injuries, according to the Daily Mail.
She was pronounced dead in hospital six days later, on August 6.
A coroner this week ruled her death as a tragic accident.
Mr Charnock said police conducted an investigation but nobody at the mansion had seen what happened to her.
Police had several theories, including that she leaped off and hit her head or she slipped and banged her head - but there was no witness so the cause of her death was ruled as accident.
Senior Coroner Penelope Schofield said: "I record a conclusion of accident."
Honor was the eldest daughter of Rupert Uloth and Lady Louisa Jane Guinness, whose father Benjamin Guinness was the 3rd Earl of Iveagh.
Her family said they are devastated after her death and revealed the 19-year-old wanted her organs to be donated to save lives.
Family members said: "She always made it clear that if anything happened to her, she would like her organs to be donated to those in need.
"The doctors say that, with the matches they have found, it looks like she is going to help save four lives and seriously enhance ten more."
Her dad described Honor as "a diamond girl with a heart of gold".
The Guinness family has suffered a string of tragedies in its history.
Arthur Guinness, who started the brewery in 1759, fathered 21 children but lost ten before his own death.
Many of his grandchildren became alcoholics, died in poverty or ended up in mental institutions.
Lady Henrietta Guinness jumped off a bridge in Italy in 1978 following a car crash in the French Riviera that she never recovered from.


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thedailymirror--2020-11-14--ADVERTORIAL: Paddy Power expert reveals who to back in the big races to win big

Nicky Henderson won Saturday ’ s feature Paddy Power Gold Cup ( 2.15pm ) at Cheltenham courtesy of Fondmort in 2003 and the Seven Barrows sorcerer ’ s Mister Fisher has been all the rage this week to emulate him .
His fourth to Samcro in this year ’ s Marsh Novices ’ Chase at the Cheltenham Festival reads well , especially with Melon and the mighty Faugheen in second and third , but preference goes to last year ’ s heroine Happy Diva who has also been well supported and at around 10/1 is half the price she once @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 8lb higher in the weights than when prevailing in 2019 , but she ’ s on a very similar mark to when putting in a crackerjack effort back at Cheltenham in March , when she just found Simply The Betts a length and a quarter too powerful in the Brown Advisory Plate .
That rival is one of three co-favourites at time of writing and Happy Diva is almost three times the price despite the latter being 3lb better off on this occasion .
She enjoyed a perfectly adequate pipe opener at Wetherby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a Listed handicap chase , and punters should get a real run for their money as she adores Cheltenham – after being brought down when travelling well in this race two years ’ ago , she has been runner-up three times and notched her place in the annals of racing history last season .
The From The Horse ’ s Mouth Podcast Novices ’ Chase ( 1.40pm ) at the same venue can go the way of Paul Nicholls ’ s Quel Destin ( 9/2 ) who was the best of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be an invaluable 3lb from the penalised Fusil Raffles .
The fancy was last seen over timber in gaff track Fontwell ’ s Grade 2 National Spirit Hurdle in February , when he put in a fair effort to finish a length and a half runner-up to William Henry .
He then had a wind op over the summer and so far so good as he went off a furiously-backed favourite in a flat handicap at Bath last month , when he scored by a length under trainer ’ s daughter Megan .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ good point about wind operations a couple of weeks ’ ago when he opined whether the wind might deteriorate and come back to haunt another horse .
Hopefully that ’ s not the case with Quel Destin and looking on the brighter side , if it does work it ’ s worth remembering that he won a top-class race as a juvenile a couple of years ’ ago .
On a Cheltenham card for the connoisseur , Buckinghamshire handler Phil Middleton runs Golan Fortune ( 8/1 ) in the Paddy Power Games Handicap @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t take a massive leap of faith to see him prevailing with a first-time visor .
Sometimes this piece of headgear can have a dramatic effect on a horse and he didn ’ t run badly last time at Aintree last Saturday , when only three-and-a-quarter lengths adrift of Unowhatimeanharry despite a mistake at the ninth flight .

Follow this advice for the weekend's biggest races and you could be a winner
Nicky Henderson won Saturday’s feature Paddy Power Gold Cup (2.15pm) at Cheltenham courtesy of Fondmort in 2003 and the Seven Barrows sorcerer’s Mister Fisher has been all the rage this week to emulate him.
His fourth to Samcro in this year’s Marsh Novices’ Chase at the Cheltenham Festival reads well, especially with Melon and the mighty Faugheen in second and third, but preference goes to last year’s heroine Happy Diva who has also been well supported and at around 10/1 is half the price she once was.
Sure, the selection is 8lb higher in the weights than when prevailing in 2019, but she’s on a very similar mark to when putting in a crackerjack effort back at Cheltenham in March, when she just found Simply The Betts a length and a quarter too powerful in the Brown Advisory Plate.
That rival is one of three co-favourites at time of writing and Happy Diva is almost three times the price despite the latter being 3lb better off on this occasion.
She enjoyed a perfectly adequate pipe opener at Wetherby last month, when she finished mid-division in a Listed handicap chase, and punters should get a real run for their money as she adores Cheltenham – after being brought down when travelling well in this race two years’ ago, she has been runner-up three times and notched her place in the annals of racing history last season.
The From The Horse’s Mouth Podcast Novices’ Chase (1.40pm) at the same venue can go the way of Paul Nicholls’s Quel Destin (9/2) who was the best of the these over hurdles and receives what could be an invaluable 3lb from the penalised Fusil Raffles.
The fancy was last seen over timber in gaff track Fontwell’s Grade 2 National Spirit Hurdle in February, when he put in a fair effort to finish a length and a half runner-up to William Henry.
He then had a wind op over the summer and so far so good as he went off a furiously-backed favourite in a flat handicap at Bath last month, when he scored by a length under trainer’s daughter Megan.
Paddy Power ambassador Ruby Walsh made a good point about wind operations a couple of weeks’ ago when he opined whether the wind might deteriorate and come back to haunt another horse.
Hopefully that’s not the case with Quel Destin and looking on the brighter side, if it does work it’s worth remembering that he won a top-class race as a juvenile a couple of years’ ago.
On a Cheltenham card for the connoisseur, Buckinghamshire handler Phil Middleton runs Golan Fortune (8/1) in the Paddy Power Games Handicap Hurdle (2.50pm) and it doesn’t take a massive leap of faith to see him prevailing with a first-time visor.
Sometimes this piece of headgear can have a dramatic effect on a horse and he didn’t run badly last time at Aintree last Saturday, when only three-and-a-quarter lengths adrift of Unowhatimeanharry despite a mistake at the ninth flight.


thedailymirror--2020-11-14--Black Friday scam warning as banks warn more people are at risk than ever before

Shoppers are being warned to watch out for scams as they scour the internet for Black Friday and Christmas deals on items such as games consoles and clothing .
With the coronavirus pandemic keeping many people away from the high street , bargain-hunters will be relying even more on online shopping .
People looking for items such as games consoles , bicycles and clothing may be at a higher risk of encountering a scam , according to intelligence from the banking and finance industry .
There has been an increase in criminals exploiting shoppers looking for these favourite Christmas gifts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trade association said consumers should follow the advice of the Take Five To Stop Fraud campaign , and look out for deals that sound too good to be true .
People should be wary of unverified offers and be careful about clicking on links , it said .
Criminals are also using the cover of Christmas shopping deals to roll out data harvesting scams , attempting to prompt consumers to provide details through phishing emails advertising cheap goods and by impersonating organisations and businesses .
These scams collect financial and personal information , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which is later used to commit fraud .
Social media platforms , online market places and auction websites are increasingly being used by criminals to carry out these purchase scams , where a customer pays in advance for goods or services that are never received .
More than £27 million was lost to such fraud in the first half of 2020 , according to UK Finance figures , amounting to an average loss of around £720 per case .
It also warned that purchase scams may involve home improvement and DIY purchases such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fraudsters adapt to more people staying at home and choosing to invest in their living environments .
Katy Worobec , managing director of economic crime at UK Finance , said : `` As consumer spending has shifted online , criminals have ruthlessly adjusted their approaches to pursue those shopping on the internet .
`` With Black Friday ( November 27 ) and Christmas approaching , fraudsters are again stepping up their efforts to take advantage of consumers searching for bargains .
`` Intelligence from our members across the banking and finance industry shows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with buyers of games consoles , bicycles and clothing at high risk - as well as those making home improvement and DIY purchases .
`` The banking and finance industry is working hard to protect customers from this threat , with almost £7 in £10 of unauthorised fraud prevented in the first half of this year .
`` However , we must all remain vigilant against scams .
`` Always take a moment to stop and think before parting with your money or information , and do n't let a criminal rush @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that you 'll later come to regret . ''
Here are some tips to help avoid a Christmas shopping con : • None Stop Taking a moment to stop and think before parting with your money or information could keep you safe • None Challenge Could it be fake ?
It is OK to reject , refuse or ignore any requests .
Only criminals will try to rush or panic you • None Protect Contact your bank immediately if you think you have fallen for a scam and report it to Action Fraud

Black Friday will be a little different this year - with many of the nation's shops shut thanks to coronavirus - and that means criminals have smelt an opportunity to cash in
Black Friday scam warning as banks warn more people are at risk than ever before
Shoppers are being warned to watch out for scams as they scour the internet for Black Friday and Christmas deals on items such as games consoles and clothing.
With the coronavirus pandemic keeping many people away from the high street, bargain-hunters will be relying even more on online shopping.
People looking for items such as games consoles, bicycles and clothing may be at a higher risk of encountering a scam, according to intelligence from the banking and finance industry.
There has been an increase in criminals exploiting shoppers looking for these favourite Christmas gifts, according to UK Finance.
The trade association said consumers should follow the advice of the Take Five To Stop Fraud campaign, and look out for deals that sound too good to be true.
People should be wary of unverified offers and be careful about clicking on links, it said.
Image: Getty Images/Hero Images) Getty Images/Hero Images)
Criminals are also using the cover of Christmas shopping deals to roll out data harvesting scams, attempting to prompt consumers to provide details through phishing emails advertising cheap goods and by impersonating organisations and businesses.
These scams collect financial and personal information, including debit and credit card details, which is later used to commit fraud.
Social media platforms, online market places and auction websites are increasingly being used by criminals to carry out these purchase scams, where a customer pays in advance for goods or services that are never received.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
More than £27 million was lost to such fraud in the first half of 2020, according to UK Finance figures, amounting to an average loss of around £720 per case.
It also warned that purchase scams may involve home improvement and DIY purchases such as patio heaters and sheds, as fraudsters adapt to more people staying at home and choosing to invest in their living environments.
Katy Worobec, managing director of economic crime at UK Finance, said: "As consumer spending has shifted online, criminals have ruthlessly adjusted their approaches to pursue those shopping on the internet.
"With Black Friday (November 27) and Christmas approaching, fraudsters are again stepping up their efforts to take advantage of consumers searching for bargains.
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"Intelligence from our members across the banking and finance industry shows that purchase scams are on the rise, with buyers of games consoles, bicycles and clothing at high risk - as well as those making home improvement and DIY purchases.
"The banking and finance industry is working hard to protect customers from this threat, with almost £7 in £10 of unauthorised fraud prevented in the first half of this year.
"However, we must all remain vigilant against scams.
"Always take a moment to stop and think before parting with your money or information, and don't let a criminal rush or panic you into making a decision that you'll later come to regret."
Here are some tips to help avoid a Christmas shopping con:


thedailymirror--2020-11-14--Lidl's Christmas advert takes savage swipe at rival Aldi's Kevin the Carrot

The battle of the Christmas advert is finally upon us and this year even Lidl is pulling some entertaining punches .
The budget supermarket chain has finally released its Christmas advert to rival that of heavyweights such as John Lewis , Coca Cola and McDonalds .
Unlike this year 's other heartwarming clips , Lidl has attempted to put a comedy spin on its animated advert .
It has even gone as far as taking a savage dig at rival budger supermarket Aldi by mocking their own Christmas characters .
The entertaining clip starts with the typical picturesque winter scenes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a tear jerking Christmas message .
However , that is quickly brushed aside as we are abruptly reminded that this is a budget-friendly advert from Lidl .
`` Could a friendship be ahead ?
No it ’ s a Christmas ad from Lidl with great prices instead , '' the lyrics go .
Among mouth-watering clips of Christmas dinners , the voiceover then pulls a punch at Aldi , whose own Christmas advert features a cute-looking Kevin the Carrot .
`` We do n't need cutesy characters when carrots take this good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In reference to some other famous adverts , the clip continues : `` There 's usually a moment when we want you to feel sad .
But we do n't have time , look sparling wine .
This cheese will make you feel so glad . ''
Lidl 's cheeky dig appeared to be in direct response to Aldi , who depicted the story of Kevin the Carrot and his mission to make it home to be with his carrot family .
Ryan McDonnell , Commercial Director at Lidl GB has also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ viewers a little bit of entertainment this Christmas .
He said : `` We all need a little light relief this year , so we wanted our Christmas ad to show customers that our commitment to high quality at Lidl prices means everyone can believe in a great Christmas – and we had a bit of fun doing it too ! ''
A representative for Lidl has been contacted for comment on their cheeky video .
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Budget supermarket chain Lidl has decided to put a funny spin on their Christmas advert this year. The retailers mocked the emotional Christmas adverts and took a cheeky swipe at their rival Aldi
The battle of the Christmas advert is finally upon us and this year even Lidl is pulling some entertaining punches.
The budget supermarket chain has finally released its Christmas advert to rival that of heavyweights such as John Lewis, Coca Cola and McDonalds.
Unlike this year's other heartwarming clips, Lidl has attempted to put a comedy spin on its animated advert.
It has even gone as far as taking a savage dig at rival budger supermarket Aldi by mocking their own Christmas characters.
The entertaining clip starts with the typical picturesque winter scenes that we all know mark the start of a tear jerking Christmas message.
However, that is quickly brushed aside as we are abruptly reminded that this is a budget-friendly advert from Lidl.
Image: Lidl GB) Lidl GB)
"Could a friendship be ahead? No it’s a Christmas ad from Lidl with great prices instead," the lyrics go.
Among mouth-watering clips of Christmas dinners, the voiceover then pulls a punch at Aldi, whose own Christmas advert features a cute-looking Kevin the Carrot.
"We don't need cutesy characters when carrots take this good," sings the Lidl voice over.
Image: Lidl GB) Lidl GB) Image: Lidl GB) Lidl GB)
In reference to some other famous adverts, the clip continues: "There's usually a moment when we want you to feel sad. But we don't have time, look sparling wine. This cheese will make you feel so glad."
Lidl's cheeky dig appeared to be in direct response to Aldi, who depicted the story of Kevin the Carrot and his mission to make it home to be with his carrot family.
Ryan McDonnell, Commercial Director at Lidl GB has also explained that the brand wanted to give viewers a little bit of entertainment this Christmas.
Image: Aldi) Aldi) Image: Aldi) Aldi)
He said: "We all need a little light relief this year, so we wanted our Christmas ad to show customers that our commitment to high quality at Lidl prices means everyone can believe in a great Christmas – and we had a bit of fun doing it too!"
A representative for Lidl has been contacted for comment on their cheeky video.
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thedailymirror--2020-11-14--WIN a copy of Paul Hollywood’s British Baking

To celebrate bringing you some of Paul Hollywood 's classic British Baking recipe 's in today 's paper - we 're offering 10 lucky winners the chance to receive a copy of his British Baking book to keep on baking all season through .
Packed with delicious savoury pies , tasty sweet snacks and more substantial cakes - this book brings together traditional recipes from throughout the UK that you 've heard of , and plenty you have n't !
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We're offering 10 lucky winners the chance to receive a copy of his British Baking book to keep on baking all season through
To celebrate bringing you some of Paul Hollywood's classic British Baking recipe's in today's paper - we're offering 10 lucky winners the chance to receive a copy of his British Baking book to keep on baking all season through.
Packed with delicious savoury pies, tasty sweet snacks and more substantial cakes - this book brings together traditional recipes from throughout the UK that you've heard of, and plenty you haven't!
Whatever your background with baking, Paul Hollywood's British Baking is the perfect companion for long dark nights with recipes to delight the whole family for every occasion.
Nowadays we’re baking more than ever across the nation, so why not try these popular baking recipes brought to you by Britain’s favourite baker based on ingredients that you probably already have in the kitchen cupboard!
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thedailymirror--2020-11-13--Will Smith confirms release date of Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reunion

Will Smith has finally put Fresh Prince of Bel-Air fans out of their misery by confirming the release date of the show ’ s long-awaited reunion .
The special episode will see the infamous Banks family back together 30 years after the sitcom ’ s debut .
The hyped-up reunion special will air on Thursday , November 19 , on WarnerMedia ’ s HBO Max in the US .
Taking to Instagram , the 52-year-old actor revealed the exciting news .
In a gushing caption , he penned : “ These are the people who made me the man I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t let this day go by without marking the occasion .
The Hollywood actor take a trip down memory lane during the special episode alongside some of his old co-stars which include Tatyana Ali , Karyn Parsons , Joseph Marcell , Daphne Maxwell Reid and Alfonso Ribeiro — as well as recurring co-star DJ Jazzy Jeff .
Fresh Prince , which ran between 1990 and 1996 , is regarded as one of Will 's best works to date , in which he played a cheesy , goofy but kind-hearted young man of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to worldwide fame in the early 90s and set him on course as the Hollywood megastar we know him as today .
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the show 's debut earlier this month , Will , DJ Jazzy Jeff - who played Will 's pal Jazz - and other cast members came back together to give fans a tour around the famous house .
The property was used for exterior shots , while the interior was filmed on an in-studio stage .
The cast made sure to honour late legend James Avery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ smiling with a portrait of him hung inside the house .
The much-loved star passed away in 2013 .
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WILL SMITH REUNITES WITH FRESH PRINCE CAST AT THE HOUSE
WILL SMITH REUNITES WITH FRESH PRINCE CAST AT THE HOUSE
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The long-awaited reunion special will air on Thursday, November 19, on WarnerMedia’s HBO Max in the US
Will Smith causes chaos as he confirms release date of Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reunion
Will Smith has finally put Fresh Prince of Bel-Air fans out of their misery by confirming the release date of the show’s long-awaited reunion.
The special episode will see the infamous Banks family back together 30 years after the sitcom’s debut.
The hyped-up reunion special will air on Thursday, November 19, on WarnerMedia’s HBO Max in the US.
Taking to Instagram, the 52-year-old actor revealed the exciting news.
In a gushing caption, he penned: “These are the people who made me the man I am today.
“And I couldn’t let this day go by without marking the occasion.
Image: NBCUniversal via Getty Images) NBCUniversal via Getty Images)
The Hollywood actor take a trip down memory lane during the special episode alongside some of his old co-stars which include Tatyana Ali, Karyn Parsons, Joseph Marcell, Daphne Maxwell Reid and Alfonso Ribeiro — as well as recurring co-star DJ Jazzy Jeff.
Fresh Prince, which ran between 1990 and 1996, is regarded as one of Will's best works to date, in which he played a cheesy, goofy but kind-hearted young man of the same name.
It propelled him to worldwide fame in the early 90s and set him on course as the Hollywood megastar we know him as today.
Image: NBC via Getty Images) NBC via Getty Images)
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the show's debut earlier this month, Will, DJ Jazzy Jeff - who played Will's pal Jazz - and other cast members came back together to give fans a tour around the famous house.
The property was used for exterior shots, while the interior was filmed on an in-studio stage.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
The cast made sure to honour late legend James Avery, who played father-figure Uncle Phil, smiling with a portrait of him hung inside the house.
The much-loved star passed away in 2013.
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033.


thedailymirror--2020-11-13--Strictly's Max installs camera at dance studio so girlfriend can keep eye on him

Max George has revealed that his girlfriend Stacey Giggs is always watching .
The Wanted star , 32 , is spending many hours a day working with professional dancer Dianne Buswell for Strictly Come Dancing .
And in a telling interview , the singer admitted that his sweetheart Stacey can keep an eye on him whilst he and Dianne work up a sweat as he has put a camera up in the space where him and the Australian practice routines .
Opening up on the unusual surveillance set-up , he explained to The Sun : “ It ’ s like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve got a portal and it ’ s HD and it follows you around the room so wherever I walk it follows me .
“ I turn that on so it ’ s like I ’ m there .
Eyes on me . ''
Max and sweetheart Stacey - who used to be married to footballer Ryan Giggs - have been living apart so that he can compete in the series amid the coronavirus pandemic .
Last week , reports emerged that Max 's long-term partner warned the singer to tone down his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
According to new !
magazine , a source said : `` Max is a terrible flirt and very cheeky .
There 's definite chemistry between him and Dianne , but she is a total professional .
`` Stacey apparently read Max the riot act before he went on the show and has now given him another warning , so he knows he ca n't cross the line .
`` Max is a very lovable guy and women are drawn to him .
He 's got that charm . ''
It has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other half to be partnered with a married dancer amid rumours she was concerned about the so-called 'Strictly curse ' .
A source told The Sun : `` Stacey made it crystal clear she wanted to know who Max would be partnered with from the start .
`` It became well known early on that she was incredibly nervous about who he would be paired with .
Stacey said she wanted someone with a good reputation and said the curse had played on her mind . ''
Max and Stacey were introduced by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ started dating last year .
The couple moved in together and he has formed a close bond with her two children , Libby , 17 , and Zach , 13 , who she shares with ex-husband , Manchester United legend Ryan .

Max George has shared on installing cameras in the dance studio that he and Dianne Buswell practice in for Strictly Come Dancing
Strictly's Max George installs camera at dance studio so girlfriend can keep eye on him
Max George has revealed that his girlfriend Stacey Giggs is always watching.
The Wanted star, 32, is spending many hours a day working with professional dancer Dianne Buswell for Strictly Come Dancing.
And in a telling interview, the singer admitted that his sweetheart Stacey can keep an eye on him whilst he and Dianne work up a sweat as he has put a camera up in the space where him and the Australian practice routines.
Opening up on the unusual surveillance set-up, he explained to The Sun: “It’s like a little TV screen, I’ve got a portal and it’s HD and it follows you around the room so wherever I walk it follows me.
“I turn that on so it’s like I’m there. Eyes on me."
Max and sweetheart Stacey - who used to be married to footballer Ryan Giggs - have been living apart so that he can compete in the series amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Image: Max George/Instagram) Max George/Instagram)
Last week, reports emerged that Max's long-term partner warned the singer to tone down his flirting before he appeared on the show.
According to new! magazine, a source said: "Max is a terrible flirt and very cheeky. There's definite chemistry between him and Dianne, but she is a total professional.
"Stacey apparently read Max the riot act before he went on the show and has now given him another warning, so he knows he can't cross the line.
Image: BBC) BBC)
"Max is a very lovable guy and women are drawn to him. He's got that charm."
It has been reported that Stacey was keen for her other half to be partnered with a married dancer amid rumours she was concerned about the so-called 'Strictly curse'.
Image: Max George/Instagram) Max George/Instagram)
A source told The Sun : "Stacey made it crystal clear she wanted to know who Max would be partnered with from the start.
"It became well known early on that she was incredibly nervous about who he would be paired with. Stacey said she wanted someone with a good reputation and said the curse had played on her mind."
Max and Stacey were introduced by a mutual friend two years ago and started dating last year.
The couple moved in together and he has formed a close bond with her two children, Libby, 17, and Zach, 13, who she shares with ex-husband, Manchester United legend Ryan.


thedailymirror--2020-11-13--Brit woman, 30, dies after falling from balcony during dream teaching job abroad

A British woman plunged to her death after falling from a balcony in Italy , an inquest heard .
Lucy Whiteside , 30 , had been in Mondragone near Naples for just over a week before she fell to her death on October 26 last year .
She had relocated to the country to teach English to children as part of her lifelong dream to live in Italy .
Bolton Coroners ' Court heard Ms Whiteside , who wanted to become a scriptwriter , flew to the country on October 16 , 2019 .
Her mother Carol Woodward said her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a long time ' .
Ms Whiteside kept in regular contact with loved ones and had shown them around her second-storey two-bedroom apartment over the phone .
The court heard she had made friends and was offered a second teaching job within 10 days of being in the country , reports the Manchester Evening News .
At 8.30pm on October 26 , Ms Whiteside spoke with her mum and stepfather .
She said her boiler was broken .
The hearing was told she planned to have a bath and watch a film @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ms Whiteside 's sister Gemma Bentley received a phone call from someone who said she had been found collapsed in the street .
It was later established the caller was a paramedic .
A passer-by had called emergency services after finding Ms Whiteside intoxicated .
It is not known what happened between the time Ms Whiteside spoke to her mum on the phone and when she was found in the street .
She was taken back to her apartment by paramedics and her landlord .
It is understood they stayed with her for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Italian police believe Ms Whiteside may have heard dogs barking from the apartment next door and went out onto her balcony to see them .
It is thought she held onto a glass partition separating balconies to peer around the corner before it gave way .
She fell to the ground and died from her 'unsurvivable ' injuries almost immediately , the court heard .
Ms Whiteside 's mother Mrs Woodward said she found out about her daughter ’ s death the next morning after spending the night trying to get in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ managed to communicate with officers , who broke the tragic news .
`` Lucy was living her dream , '' Mrs Woodward told the hearing .
`` It was something she had planned for a long time and every day we spoke to her she was full of enthusiasm for the Italian way of life .
`` She lived opposite a monastery and said how the bells were ringing all the time and how nice she found that and how she was living the real Italian life . ''
Coroner Alan Walsh concluded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mood was low at the time .
He said she seemed in good spirits and had made plans for the weeks ahead .
Italian police said they were 'confident ' there was no third-party involvement as the apartment door was locked when they arrived .
He said : `` She was the sort of daughter every parent would be proud to have and someone who had a lot to look forward to .
`` She was at an age where she was ready to settle down and she was fulfilling her dreams before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who was looking forward to the future .
`` She had the opportunity to experience that dream , all be it for a short amount of time .
I ’ m enormously sad for her death at the age of 30 .
He told her family : `` It ’ s a great loss for the children she taught and for you as a family . ''
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News after the hearing , Ms Whiteside 's loved ones spoke of their heartbreak .
They described her as a 'vibrant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'universally loved by everyone she met throughout her life ' .
In a statement , the family added : `` Lucy ’ s family would like to thank the Bolton coroner Alan Walsh for his sensitive and caring handling of the inquest which took place today .
`` Lucy was a vibrant force of nature ; a free spirit who loved to travel and was universally loved by everyone she met throughout her short but very full life .
`` She was a fiercely loyal friend and has left an indelible mark on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Family meant everything to Lucy and she was a dearly loved daughter , sister and the best auntie in the world to her three adored nephews .
`` She was also a fanatical lover and protector of all dogs and cats and a committed vegetarian .
`` She was an avid film maker and was one of the first youtubers , a prolific script writer and long-standing fan of JRR Tolkien - The Lord of The Rings being her favourite film .
`` Her recent jobs saw her teaching English to young children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Her funeral service was attended by some 200 family and friends who came from all over the UK and Europe to pay their respects .
`` An excerpt from Tolkien ’ s The Hobbit was used in her funeral service : ‘ Still round the corner there may wait a new road or secret gate ; And though I have oft passed them by , A day will come at last when I shall take the hidden paths that run , West of the moon , East of the sun.
’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and miss her forever - she has left a legacy of a life well lived . ''

Lucy Whiteside had been in Mondragone near Naples for just over a week before she fell to her death on October 26 last year while teaching English to children as part of her lifelong dream to live in Italy
A British woman plunged to her death after falling from a balcony in Italy, an inquest heard.
Lucy Whiteside, 30, had been in Mondragone near Naples for just over a week before she fell to her death on October 26 last year.
She had relocated to the country to teach English to children as part of her lifelong dream to live in Italy.
Bolton Coroners' Court heard Ms Whiteside, who wanted to become a scriptwriter, flew to the country on October 16, 2019.
Her mother Carol Woodward said her daughter was the 'happiest she had been in a long time'.
Ms Whiteside kept in regular contact with loved ones and had shown them around her second-storey two-bedroom apartment over the phone.
The court heard she had made friends and was offered a second teaching job within 10 days of being in the country, reports the Manchester Evening News.
At 8.30pm on October 26, Ms Whiteside spoke with her mum and stepfather. She said her boiler was broken.
Image: MEN MEDIA) MEN MEDIA)
The hearing was told she planned to have a bath and watch a film that evening.
At around 10.30pm, Ms Whiteside's sister Gemma Bentley received a phone call from someone who said she had been found collapsed in the street.
It was later established the caller was a paramedic. A passer-by had called emergency services after finding Ms Whiteside intoxicated.
It is not known what happened between the time Ms Whiteside spoke to her mum on the phone and when she was found in the street.
She was taken back to her apartment by paramedics and her landlord.
It is understood they stayed with her for around an hour and gave her fluids.
Italian police believe Ms Whiteside may have heard dogs barking from the apartment next door and went out onto her balcony to see them.
It is thought she held onto a glass partition separating balconies to peer around the corner before it gave way.
She fell to the ground and died from her 'unsurvivable' injuries almost immediately, the court heard.
Image: MEN MEDIA) MEN MEDIA)
Ms Whiteside's mother Mrs Woodward said she found out about her daughter’s death the next morning after spending the night trying to get in touch with Italian police.
Italian-speaking friends managed to communicate with officers, who broke the tragic news.
"Lucy was living her dream," Mrs Woodward told the hearing.
"It was something she had planned for a long time and every day we spoke to her she was full of enthusiasm for the Italian way of life.
"She lived opposite a monastery and said how the bells were ringing all the time and how nice she found that and how she was living the real Italian life."
Coroner Alan Walsh concluded there was no evidence Ms Whiteside's mood was low at the time.
He said she seemed in good spirits and had made plans for the weeks ahead.
Italian police said they were 'confident' there was no third-party involvement as the apartment door was locked when they arrived.
Dr Walsh concluded Ms Whiteside's death was an accident.
He said: "She was the sort of daughter every parent would be proud to have and someone who had a lot to look forward to.
"She was at an age where she was ready to settle down and she was fulfilling her dreams before settling down.
"She was someone who was looking forward to the future.
"She had the opportunity to experience that dream, all be it for a short amount of time. I’m enormously sad for her death at the age of 30.
He told her family: "It’s a great loss for the children she taught and for you as a family."
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News after the hearing, Ms Whiteside's loved ones spoke of their heartbreak.
They described her as a 'vibrant force of nature', who was 'universally loved by everyone she met throughout her life'.
In a statement, the family added: "Lucy’s family would like to thank the Bolton coroner Alan Walsh for his sensitive and caring handling of the inquest which took place today.
"Lucy was a vibrant force of nature; a free spirit who loved to travel and was universally loved by everyone she met throughout her short but very full life.
"She was a fiercely loyal friend and has left an indelible mark on many people’s lives.
"Family meant everything to Lucy and she was a dearly loved daughter, sister and the best auntie in the world to her three adored nephews.
"She was also a fanatical lover and protector of all dogs and cats and a committed vegetarian.
"She was an avid film maker and was one of the first youtubers, a prolific script writer and long-standing fan of JRR Tolkien - The Lord of The Rings being her favourite film.
"Her recent jobs saw her teaching English to young children in South Korea, China and Italy.
"Her funeral service was attended by some 200 family and friends who came from all over the UK and Europe to pay their respects.
"An excerpt from Tolkien’s The Hobbit was used in her funeral service: ‘Still round the corner there may wait a new road or secret gate; And though I have oft passed them by, A day will come at last when I shall take the hidden paths that run, West of the moon, East of the sun.’
"We will all continue to love and miss her forever - she has left a legacy of a life well lived."


thedailymirror--2020-11-13--Ant and Dec share first look inside I’m A Celebrity’s Gwrych Castle studio

I ’ m A Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here !
hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have treated fans to a sneak peek inside their Gwrych Castle studio .
The Geordie duo took to Instagram on Friday evening to share a behind-the-scenes look inside the ITV ’ s new Welsh location – and upon first appearances , it doesn ’ t disappoint .
In classic Ant and Dec style , the presenters started off the video by bickering with one another over how much information to share about the castle .
Clearly overjoyed by the new spooky studio @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Celebrity fans in with open arms .
Meanwhile , Dec tried to calm his over-excited co-host down and attempted to ‘ censor ’ their new reporting grounds .
Ant and Dec entered the ‘ haunted ’ castle 's studio through a huge medieval door which led them into a dimly lit room which featured a huge wooden presenting table which was scattered with an array of golden goblets .
The presenters went on to showcase an eerie looking full suit of armour which stood alongside their new presenting table .
The castle walls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the ceiling all the way down to the wooden floors .
Elsewhere , there ’ s a huge rug on the floor which boasts a rustic feel to the overall dark room .
Although fans were treated to a little glimpse inside the new location , Dec insisted that they were not allowed to see too much .
“ Please do not watch .
Especially the bit where we show you the ___ and ____ ’ s in the ___________ - which they 've done an excellent job on this year , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And during the video , Dec says : “ Actually most of the things are censored here you ca n't see anything before we go on air . ''
Fans flocked to the comments to share their excitement after laying eyes on the now infamous castle .
“ I honestly can not wait for it to start .
It ’ s going to save 2020 !
” gushed one I ’ m A Celeb fan .
“ This is going to be so incredible !
Ahhhhh , I can ’ t wait !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ penned : “ Beyond excited for this !
LOOKS AMAZING !
” .
* The 2020 series of I ’ m A Celeb kicks off on Sunday at 9pm on ITV .

ANT AND DEC SHARE BEHIND THE SCENES LOOK AT IM A CELEB SET
ANT AND DEC SHARE BEHIND THE SCENES LOOK AT IM A CELEB SET
I'm A Celeb hosts Ant and Dec shared a behind-the-scenes look inside the ITV’s new Welsh location - and it doesn’t disappoint
I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have treated fans to a sneak peek inside their Gwrych Castle studio.
The Geordie duo took to Instagram on Friday evening to share a behind-the-scenes look inside the ITV’s new Welsh location – and upon first appearances, it doesn’t disappoint.
In classic Ant and Dec style, the presenters started off the video by bickering with one another over how much information to share about the castle.
Clearly overjoyed by the new spooky studio, Ant welcomed I’m A Celebrity fans in with open arms.
Meanwhile, Dec tried to calm his over-excited co-host down and attempted to ‘censor’ their new reporting grounds.
Image: antanddec/Instagram) antanddec/Instagram)
Ant and Dec entered the ‘haunted’ castle's studio through a huge medieval door which led them into a dimly lit room which featured a huge wooden presenting table which was scattered with an array of golden goblets.
The presenters went on to showcase an eerie looking full suit of armour which stood alongside their new presenting table.
The castle walls are covered in green ivy which cascades from the ceiling all the way down to the wooden floors.
Image: antanddec/Instagram) antanddec/Instagram)
Elsewhere, there’s a huge rug on the floor which boasts a rustic feel to the overall dark room.
Although fans were treated to a little glimpse inside the new location, Dec insisted that they were not allowed to see too much.
Alongside the video, the caption read: "CENSORED CONTENT.
“Please do not watch. Especially the bit where we show you the ___ and ____’s in the ___________ - which they've done an excellent job on this year, wouldn't you agree?”.
Image: antanddec/Instagram) antanddec/Instagram)
And during the video, Dec says: “Actually most of the things are censored here you can't see anything before we go on air."
Fans flocked to the comments to share their excitement after laying eyes on the now infamous castle.
“I honestly cannot wait for it to start. It’s going to save 2020!” gushed one I’m A Celeb fan.
Image: antanddec/Instagram) antanddec/Instagram)
“This is going to be so incredible! Ahhhhh, I can’t wait!” another echoed.
While a third penned: “Beyond excited for this! LOOKS AMAZING!”.
* The 2020 series of I’m A Celeb kicks off on Sunday at 9pm on ITV.


thedailymirror--2020-11-13--Children In Need raises whopping £37million despite audience-free fundraiser

Children In Need announced that they had raised over £37million this year despite the current Covid-19 pandemic .
The BBC One fundraiser show on Friday night was unprecedented for its lacking a studio audience for the first time in the show 's history and running at a shorter length of only three hours .
At the end of the show which was presented by the likes of Chris Ramsey and Alex Scott , it was announced that £37,032,789 has been raised so far by the charity that aims to improve the futures of children in the UK .
During the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ presenters Mel Giedroyc praised viewers for their support .
`` Children In Need has been going for an astonishing 40 years and we have only been able to do so because of you , '' said Mel .
She added : `` Despite the challenges that we have come up against this year , and will continue to face while this pandemic plays out , we are strong because the hearts of the people who keep these projects alive are strong . ''
Among the celebrities who took part in challenges to raise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Baker for his annual Rickshaw Challenge and also The Body Coach himself , Joe Wicks .
Taking part in a gruelling 24-hour PE lesson , Joe was left exhausted at the end of the seemingly endless exercise marathon .
Joe was awarded a Gold Blue Peter Badge for his efforts when appearing alongside presenters Chris Ramsey and Alex Scott on Friday night .
`` My body aches , my bum , my feet , everything , but I 'm so proud of what we have done , '' said Joe .
He added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people have been so kind and generous , and raised so much money through that challenge . ''
Elsewhere , a cover of Oasis track Stop Crying Your Heart Out also raised money , featuring the voices of Cher , Nile Rogers , Kylie , Bryan Adams , Robbie Williams , and many more .
Children In Need aired on Friday , November 13 from 7pm to 10pm on BBC One and is now available to watch on catch-up on BBC iPlayer .
What was your favourite moment from tonight 's show ?
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BBC STARS SING TAKE THAT HIT AS THEY REVEAL CHILDREN IN NEED TOTAL DONATIONS
BBC STARS SING TAKE THAT HIT AS THEY REVEAL CHILDREN IN NEED TOTAL DONATIONS
Iconic children's charity Children In Need announced that it had raised over £37million at the end of Friday night's fundraiser show on BBC One
Children In Need announced that they had raised over £37million this year despite the current Covid-19 pandemic.
The BBC One fundraiser show on Friday night was unprecedented for its lacking a studio audience for the first time in the show's history and running at a shorter length of only three hours.
At the end of the show which was presented by the likes of Chris Ramsey and Alex Scott, it was announced that £37,032,789 has been raised so far by the charity that aims to improve the futures of children in the UK.
During the show, one of the show's presenters Mel Giedroyc praised viewers for their support.
"Children In Need has been going for an astonishing 40 years and we have only been able to do so because of you," said Mel.
Image: BBC) BBC)
She added: "Despite the challenges that we have come up against this year, and will continue to face while this pandemic plays out, we are strong because the hearts of the people who keep these projects alive are strong."
Among the celebrities who took part in challenges to raise money for the event were presenter Matt Baker for his annual Rickshaw Challenge and also The Body Coach himself, Joe Wicks.
Taking part in a gruelling 24-hour PE lesson, Joe was left exhausted at the end of the seemingly endless exercise marathon.
Image: PA) PA) Image: PA) PA)
Joe was awarded a Gold Blue Peter Badge for his efforts when appearing alongside presenters Chris Ramsey and Alex Scott on Friday night.
"My body aches, my bum, my feet, everything, but I'm so proud of what we have done," said Joe.
He added: "We have come together, people have been so kind and generous, and raised so much money through that challenge."
Image: BBC) BBC)
Joe's challenge alone managed to raise £2,108,229.
Elsewhere, a cover of Oasis track Stop Crying Your Heart Out also raised money, featuring the voices of Cher, Nile Rogers, Kylie, Bryan Adams, Robbie Williams, and many more.
Children In Need aired on Friday, November 13 from 7pm to 10pm on BBC One and is now available to watch on catch-up on BBC iPlayer.
What was your favourite moment from tonight's show? Let us know in the comments below.


thedailymirror--2020-11-13--Christmas in danger as Covid-19 cases 'will surge if we return to 3-tier system'

Lockdown measures currently in place in England are likely to take the coronavirus R number below one .
But Government scientists say returning to the previous tiered system after December 2 will cause infections to rise back to levels seen early in November .
In a set of new documents released by the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( SAGE ) on Friday , the experts said that if the four-week lockdown measures are well adhered to , the number of hospital admissions and deaths can be expected to fall until at least the second week of December .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on both the nature of non-pharmaceutical interventions implemented after December 2 , when the lockdown measures are expected to be lifted , and policies over the festive period .
A document , dated November 4 , said : `` If England returns to the same application of the tiering system in place before November 5 , then transmission will return to the same rate of increase as today . ''
On October 12 , Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced England would be placed into `` medium '' , `` high '' and `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tier 1 , 2 and 3 - involving varying restrictions aimed at tackling the virus .
But as the number of coronavirus infections continued to rise , a four-week lockdown was introduced on November 5 .
The number of new daily cases across the UK is currently thought to be between 55,000 and 81,000 .
Experts believe R - which represents the number of people a Covid-19 positive person goes on to infect - is below one in some places , particularly in the north west of England .
Meanwhile , another Sage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at a `` high and controlled '' phase .
If this remains the case , or if the outbreak returns to current levels after the lockdown , Sage has advised there is `` little to no scope for loosening of social distancing rules over Christmas '' .
But if prevalence is `` low and controlled '' and R is `` well below one '' for some time , the experts say there may be a `` greater potential for loosening of social distancing rules for a limited period of time during the festive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if R is reduced to 1.1 or lower for some time , there may be a `` limited accumulation of population immunity '' .
This , they say , will start reducing the average population susceptibility to the virus and slow down transmission .
Sage said : `` When R is 1.1 , only 9 % of the remaining susceptible ( ie , not previously infected ) population need to be infected for R to fall to one , solely as a result of the natural dynamics of the epidemic .
`` At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ population immunity has caused the epidemic to plateau . ''
However , they added that population immunity is `` very different from a classic 'herd immunity ' scenario , where an epidemic has run through a population with limited impact of control measures '' .
The experts said in a population immunity scenario , there `` will be very limited room to relax interventions , since the absolute level of population immunity reached will likely still be low '' .

If the outbreak returns to current levels after the lockdown, SAGE has advised there is "little to no scope for loosening of social distancing rules over Christmas"
Christmas in danger as Covid-19 cases 'will surge if England returns to 3-tier system'
Lockdown measures currently in place in England are likely to take the coronavirus R number below one.
But Government scientists say returning to the previous tiered system after December 2 will cause infections to rise back to levels seen early in November.
In a set of new documents released by the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) on Friday, the experts said that if the four-week lockdown measures are well adhered to, the number of hospital admissions and deaths can be expected to fall until at least the second week of December.
But they added a longer-term outlook will depend on both the nature of non-pharmaceutical interventions implemented after December 2, when the lockdown measures are expected to be lifted, and policies over the festive period.
A document, dated November 4, said: "If England returns to the same application of the tiering system in place before November 5, then transmission will return to the same rate of increase as today."
Image: PA) PA)
On October 12, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced England would be placed into "medium", "high" and "very high" alert levels - or Tier 1, 2 and 3 - involving varying restrictions aimed at tackling the virus.
But as the number of coronavirus infections continued to rise, a four-week lockdown was introduced on November 5.
The number of new daily cases across the UK is currently thought to be between 55,000 and 81,000.
Experts believe R - which represents the number of people a Covid-19 positive person goes on to infect - is below one in some places, particularly in the north west of England.
Meanwhile, another Sage document suggests the national outbreak is still at a "high and controlled" phase.
If this remains the case, or if the outbreak returns to current levels after the lockdown, Sage has advised there is "little to no scope for loosening of social distancing rules over Christmas".
But if prevalence is "low and controlled" and R is "well below one" for some time, the experts say there may be a "greater potential for loosening of social distancing rules for a limited period of time during the festive period".
Image: Andrew Teebay/Liverpool Echo) Andrew Teebay/Liverpool Echo) Image: PA) PA)
The Government scientists said if R is reduced to 1.1 or lower for some time, there may be a "limited accumulation of population immunity".
This, they say, will start reducing the average population susceptibility to the virus and slow down transmission.
Sage said: "When R is 1.1, only 9% of the remaining susceptible (ie, not previously infected) population need to be infected for R to fall to one, solely as a result of the natural dynamics of the epidemic.
"At this point, in some sense, population immunity has caused the epidemic to plateau."
However, they added that population immunity is "very different from a classic 'herd immunity' scenario, where an epidemic has run through a population with limited impact of control measures".
The experts said in a population immunity scenario, there "will be very limited room to relax interventions, since the absolute level of population immunity reached will likely still be low".


thedailymirror--2020-11-13--Harry Kane hailed as "phenomenal" as England skipper prepares to win 50th cap

Harry Kane has become the complete striker who is in a class of his own .
That is the verdict of England boss Gareth Southgate who has seen Kane evolve from starting life as a No10 , turning into a “ phenomenal ” centre forward and now combining the two roles like no-one else .
The 27-year-old will win his 50th cap in Belgium on Sunday .
He is already sixth in England ’ s all time goalscoring list with 32 .
With Tottenham he tops the Premier League ’ s assists chart this season with eight , and he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as much as he is scoring goals .
It has brought glowing praise from Southgate for his England captain , although he insists that Kane has always had that ability and started life as a No10 rather than an out-and-out goalscorer .
Former England under-21 boss Southgate recalled a game in 2013 , a 1-1 draw away to Finland when Kane came on and set up an equaliser for Saido Berahino .
“ I was relaying this the other day , ” said Southgate .
“ I think the first game we had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bench which showed what we know about talent observation !
“ We were away in Finland and he came on as a 10 .
We had Saido Berahino as a 9 and he immediately created a goal that got us an equaliser .
“ I know there seems to be more emphasis or more spotlight on that part of his game now but he ’ s definitely always had it .
“ He ’ s as good a provider and as good a passer as he is a finisher and he is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ So I am hoping he does get that 50th cap on Sunday because it would mean we ’ d have got through another couple of days without losing another player.
” But even though there was underlying message from Southgate in his praise for Kane ’ s ability , there can be no no doubt that his figures are world class .
Only Wayne Rooney , Sir Bobby Charlton , Gary Lineker , Jimmy Greaves and Michael Owen have scored more goals for England than Kane .
Where does Harry Kane @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world ?
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He is on his way to breaking records for Tottenham and has enough time on his side to do the same for England .
Kane has Heung-Min Son and Gareth Bale spinning off him either side for Spurs and now England have Raheem Sterling and Marcus Rashford able to do the same .
Dropping deeper to get on the ball before providing a forward pass is now a common occurrence for Kane whereas he used to be more about getting in the box and on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tantalising prospect and is why Southgate says he is different to the likes of Belgium ’ s Romelu Lukaku or Olivier Giroud and Kylian Mbappe for World Cup-holders France .
Southgate added : “ Every country is going to play differently and have their outstanding players who have different sorts of attributes .
“ Harry is a different type of centre-forward to Lukaku , for example .
Different to Giroud or Mbappe , depending on who plays for France .
“ We are delighted we ’ ve got him and we know his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is phenomenal .
“ You always know , going into a game with the likes of Harry , with Raheem as well , that we ’ ve got tremendous goal threat now which a lot of countries would be delighted to have.
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The 27-year-old is already sixth in the Three Lions' top-scorers list but manager Gareth Southgate lauded him as the complete package ahead of the clash with Belgium
Harry Kane has become the complete striker who is in a class of his own.
That is the verdict of England boss Gareth Southgate who has seen Kane evolve from starting life as a No10, turning into a “phenomenal” centre forward and now combining the two roles like no-one else.
The 27-year-old will win his 50th cap in Belgium on Sunday. He is already sixth in England’s all time goalscoring list with 32.
With Tottenham he tops the Premier League’s assists chart this season with eight, and he is spraying passes to set up chances as much as he is scoring goals.
It has brought glowing praise from Southgate for his England captain, although he insists that Kane has always had that ability and started life as a No10 rather than an out-and-out goalscorer.
Image: CameraSport via Getty Images) CameraSport via Getty Images)
Former England under-21 boss Southgate recalled a game in 2013, a 1-1 draw away to Finland when Kane came on and set up an equaliser for Saido Berahino.
“I was relaying this the other day,” said Southgate. “I think the first game we had with the under-21s, he started on the bench which showed what we know about talent observation!
“We were away in Finland and he came on as a 10. We had Saido Berahino as a 9 and he immediately created a goal that got us an equaliser.
“I know there seems to be more emphasis or more spotlight on that part of his game now but he’s definitely always had it.
Image: Pool via REUTERS) Pool via REUTERS)
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“He’s as good a provider and as good a passer as he is a finisher and he is, of course, an outstanding finisher.
“So I am hoping he does get that 50th cap on Sunday because it would mean we’d have got through another couple of days without losing another player.”
But even though there was underlying message from Southgate in his praise for Kane’s ability, there can be no no doubt that his figures are world class.
Only Wayne Rooney, Sir Bobby Charlton, Gary Lineker, Jimmy Greaves and Michael Owen have scored more goals for England than Kane.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Where does Harry Kane rank among the best forwards in the world? Have your say here.
He is on his way to breaking records for Tottenham and has enough time on his side to do the same for England.
Kane has Heung-Min Son and Gareth Bale spinning off him either side for Spurs and now England have Raheem Sterling and Marcus Rashford able to do the same.
Dropping deeper to get on the ball before providing a forward pass is now a common occurrence for Kane whereas he used to be more about getting in the box and on the end of crosses.
It is a tantalising prospect and is why Southgate says he is different to the likes of Belgium’s Romelu Lukaku or Olivier Giroud and Kylian Mbappe for World Cup-holders France.
Southgate added: “Every country is going to play differently and have their outstanding players who have different sorts of attributes.
“Harry is a different type of centre-forward to Lukaku, for example. Different to Giroud or Mbappe, depending on who plays for France.
“We are delighted we’ve got him and we know his impact. His scoring record for us is phenomenal.
“You always know, going into a game with the likes of Harry, with Raheem as well, that we’ve got tremendous goal threat now which a lot of countries would be delighted to have.”
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