thedailymirror--2020-02-20--Moment murderer who stabbed landlord in the heart tells police 'I done it yeah'

Shocking police bodycam footage shows a murderer confessing to police before he sobered up and forced his victim 's family to endure a trial .
Lee Abbott knifed pub landlord Christian Thornton to death after the dad-of-three barred him from the Hammer & Pincers in Widnes .
The killer used a large kitchen knife concealed in a rucksack to inflict 11 wounds , including a serious stab injury to the heart , on his defenceless victim .
After the horrendous attack , captured on CCTV cameras at the Liverpool Road , Hough Green pub , Abbott fled .
The 35-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , where he washed his bloodstained clothes and hung them on a radiator to dry .
But just over an hour after the killing , on the afternoon of Sunday , August 11 last year , armed police raided the address and arrested him .
The shocking footage shows Abbott after he came out of the house , wearing only a pair of borrowed boxer shorts .
Abbott , who had been on a cocaine , wine and cider bender the night before , says : `` I know exactly what you 're @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 'll admit everything . ''
As a dog barks loudly in the background , he confirms his name and adds : `` I attacked that Chris , yeah .
It 's all me , it 's all my fault right , yeah . ''
The bare chested man says : `` I 'll admit everything , I 'm not going to deny nothing - that ’ s the way it is . ''
He is arrested on suspicion of murder and asks : `` Is he dead ?
I 'll tell you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
As the caution is read , he replies : `` It 's my fault , yeah , yeah , I understand that , it 's my fault . ''
Unprompted , he then says : `` Anything you need me to admit I will .
I 'm not gon na deny f all .
I 'm not gon na resist arrest .
After the clip ends , Abbott continued by saying that the woman whose house he fled to did n't know anything about what had happened .
He then said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say '' before he was told why he was being arrested .
The killer replied : `` You do n't need any evidence , I stabbed him to f. '' Abbott , of Rose Street , Widnes , pleaded guilty to manslaughter and possessing an offensive weapon in public , but denied murder .
During a trial at Liverpool Crown Court , he tried to claim the admissions he made on arrest were just to the act of killing Mr Thornton , which he accepted responsibility for .
The court heard he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drive limit at the time of the killing , having started the day by drinking more 8.2 % cider , with cocaine still in his system .
The dad-of-two told jurors he was a paranoid `` madman '' who `` lost the plot '' after being sexually abused by a `` gangster '' as a teenager .
The ex-cocaine addict said he used to think he was Jesus and the attack was `` a cry for help '' and the culmination of `` 20 years of hell '' .
However , even his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ psychotic at the time and had no defence of `` diminished responsibility '' .
David McLachlan , QC , prosecuting , said he was `` a master manipulator '' who was `` simply trying his best to get away with murder . ''
In his closing speech , he reminded the jury of when Abbott said `` I stabbed him to f*** '' and asked if it could it be `` any clearer '' .
He later added : `` We respectfully submit it 's murder pure and simple .
He knows full @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the scene . ''
Jurors unanimously found Abbott guilty of murder after less than two hours of deliberation , following the harrowing nine-day trial .
He will be sentenced on Friday .

Police bodycam footage shows murderer saying 'Is he dead? I done it yeah' after stabbing pub landlord
Police bodycam footage shows murderer saying 'Is he dead? I done it yeah' after stabbing pub landlord
Lee Abbott has been convicted of murder at Liverpool Crown Court for concealing a knife in a rucksack and stabbing pub landlord Christian Thornton 11 times for barring him
Moment murderer who stabbed landlord in the heart tells police 'I done it yeah'
Shocking police bodycam footage shows a murderer confessing to police before he sobered up and forced his victim's family to endure a trial.
Lee Abbott knifed pub landlord Christian Thornton to death after the dad-of-three barred him from the Hammer & Pincers in Widnes.
The killer used a large kitchen knife concealed in a rucksack to inflict 11 wounds, including a serious stab injury to the heart, on his defenceless victim.
After the horrendous attack, captured on CCTV cameras at the Liverpool Road, Hough Green pub, Abbott fled.
The 35-year-old went to a nearby friend's house, where he washed his bloodstained clothes and hung them on a radiator to dry.
But just over an hour after the killing, on the afternoon of Sunday, August 11 last year, armed police raided the address and arrested him.
The shocking footage shows Abbott after he came out of the house, wearing only a pair of borrowed boxer shorts.
Abbott, who had been on a cocaine, wine and cider bender the night before, says: "I know exactly what you're saying, I've done it - I'll admit everything."
As a dog barks loudly in the background, he confirms his name and adds: "I attacked that Chris, yeah. It's all me, it's all my fault right, yeah."
The bare chested man says: "I'll admit everything, I'm not going to deny nothing - that’s the way it is."
Image: Liverpool Echo) Liverpool Echo)
He is arrested on suspicion of murder and asks: "Is he dead? I'll tell you the truth, I done it yeah."
As the caution is read, he replies: "It's my fault, yeah, yeah, I understand that, it's my fault."
Unprompted, he then says: "Anything you need me to admit I will. I'm not gonna deny f all. I'm not gonna resist arrest.
After the clip ends, Abbott continued by saying that the woman whose house he fled to didn't know anything about what had happened.
He then said "I'm guilty of everything you say" before he was told why he was being arrested.
The killer replied: "You don't need any evidence, I stabbed him to f."
Abbott, of Rose Street, Widnes, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and possessing an offensive weapon in public, but denied murder.
During a trial at Liverpool Crown Court, he tried to claim the admissions he made on arrest were just to the act of killing Mr Thornton, which he accepted responsibility for.
The court heard he was an estimated three times over the drink drive limit at the time of the killing, having started the day by drinking more 8.2% cider, with cocaine still in his system.
The dad-of-two told jurors he was a paranoid "madman" who "lost the plot" after being sexually abused by a "gangster" as a teenager.
The ex-cocaine addict said he used to think he was Jesus and the attack was "a cry for help" and the culmination of "20 years of hell".
Image: Liverpool Echo) Liverpool Echo)
However, even his own psychiatric expert agreed he was not psychotic at the time and had no defence of "diminished responsibility".
David McLachlan, QC, prosecuting, said he was "a master manipulator" who was "simply trying his best to get away with murder."
In his closing speech, he reminded the jury of when Abbott said "I stabbed him to f***" and asked if it could it be "any clearer".
He later added: "We respectfully submit it's murder pure and simple. He knows full well it is. He admitted it at the scene."
Jurors unanimously found Abbott guilty of murder after less than two hours of deliberation, following the harrowing nine-day trial.
He will be sentenced on Friday.


thedailymirror--2020-02-20--Sketches 'by young Queen Liz' valued at £3,000 and display 'precocious talent'

Two sketches believed to be made by the Queen when she was a child are set to sell for thousands .
Critics say the works display a “ precocious talent ” and experts value them at a minimum of £3,000 .
Buckingham Palace last night refused to confirm whether the art was genuine .
One pencil sketch shows a middle-aged women in profile while the other seems to be of the same person knitting .
The woman is believed to be Marion Crawford , tutor to the future Queen and her sister Princess Margaret .
Drawn on royal-headed paper , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Scottish National War Memorial .
The inside page is signed “ Elizabeth ” in blue ink .
Art critic Philip Mould said : “ If these are by the Queen they show a precocious talent that , had she not become sovereign , could have taken her in artistic directions .
“ The only person likely to establish authenticity for certain , however , is the artist herself.
” Although the date 1932 is stamped on the book , the Queen would have been just six at the time and experts suggest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A private collector sent them to auctioneers William George of Peterborough , Cambs .
The firm ’ s Alex McCormick said : “ It is most likely they were drawn by a member of the royal family close to Elizabeth , or perhaps even by the future Queen herself.
” Scot Marion “ Crawfie ” Crawford began her royal job in 1932 and fell from favour after releasing a book The Little Princesses .
She died in 1988 .

Critics say the drawings display considerable talent and suggest that her life could have taken an artistic turn had she not taken over as reigning monarch in 1952
Two sketches believed to be made by the Queen when she was a child are set to sell for thousands.
Critics say the works display a “precocious talent” and experts value them at a minimum of £3,000.
Buckingham Palace last night refused to confirm whether the art was genuine.
One pencil sketch shows a middle-aged women in profile while the other seems to be of the same person knitting.
The woman is believed to be Marion Crawford, tutor to the future Queen and her sister Princess Margaret.
Drawn on royal-headed paper, they were found inside a book called The Scottish National War Memorial.
Image: Getty) Getty)
The inside page is signed “Elizabeth” in blue ink.
Art critic Philip Mould said: “If these are by the Queen they show a precocious talent that, had she not become sovereign, could have taken her in artistic directions.
“The only person likely to establish authenticity for certain, however, is the artist herself.”
Image: WilliamGeorge&Co/BNPS) WilliamGeorge&Co/BNPS) Image: WilliamGeorge&Co/BNPS) WilliamGeorge&Co/BNPS)
Although the date 1932 is stamped on the book, the Queen would have been just six at the time and experts suggest the drawings could date from later.
A private collector sent them to auctioneers William George of Peterborough, Cambs. The firm’s Alex McCormick said: “It is most likely they were drawn by a member of the royal family close to Elizabeth, or perhaps even by the future Queen herself.”
Scot Marion “Crawfie” Crawford began her royal job in 1932 and fell from favour after releasing a book The Little Princesses. She died in 1988.
The sale ends on March 4.


thedailymirror--2020-02-20--Warrington star Gareth Widdop on how gymnastics helped his rugby league career

Not many rugby league players can cite gymnastics as a factor in their development - but it was an integral part of Gareth Widdop ’ s childhood .
The Warrington marquee signing followed in the footsteps of mum Joanne , who competed across Europe before serious injury curtailed her career .
While other kids were playing football , Widdop supplemented his early rugby progress with competing in the gym - and believes it aided his route to the top .
Widdop explained : “ At school everyone played soccer and a few other different sports , but because I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was normal for me .
It might have been unusual to do it but for me it was just another avenue to get out and be active .
“ I wasn ’ t the biggest kid growing up and gymnastics helped my rugby because it helped me to be agile .
The vault was my best discipline but when I got to high school age rugby became more important and the path changed for me a bit.
” Warrington have offered juniors at all sports clubs across the town entry for Friday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and with it the chance to see an old adversary of Widdop ’ s live in Sonny Bill Williams .
Widdop said : “ I ’ ve played against him in the past and he ’ s likely to be on my side which is interesting , I ’ ll look forward to it .
He ’ s a superb athlete and you want to come up against the best.
” The Wolves will also face controversial Toronto signing Tony Gigot , who the RFL have confirmed will not be paid to play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue to wrestle with salary cap issues .
Widdop added : “ I only knew about that yesterday morning .
The other guys will know more about where and how he plays .
“ Toronto like to throw the ball around a fair bit and offload , but after losing at Wakefield on Sunday our main focus needs to be on our attitude and intent .
“ It was a disappointing result over there but when we looked over it , if you give any team 10-12 penalties and make 15 errors then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a football game .
“ The conditions were tough and it certainly took me out of my comfort zone , but that was always going to be the challenge for me coming back over here and it ’ s all part and parcel of it.
” Toronto have confirmed they have parted company with long-serving director of rugby Brian Noble by mutual consent .
* For more details on Warrington 's community sports offer see https : //warringtonwolves.com/news/2020/february/Community-sports-offer-for-Toronto-clash/

England half-back was a specialist on the vault before focusing on 13-man code
Not many rugby league players can cite gymnastics as a factor in their development - but it was an integral part of Gareth Widdop’s childhood.
The Warrington marquee signing followed in the footsteps of mum Joanne, who competed across Europe before serious injury curtailed her career.
While other kids were playing football, Widdop supplemented his early rugby progress with competing in the gym - and believes it aided his route to the top.
Widdop explained: “At school everyone played soccer and a few other different sports, but because I was brought up with gymnastics through my mum it was normal for me. It might have been unusual to do it but for me it was just another avenue to get out and be active.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“I wasn’t the biggest kid growing up and gymnastics helped my rugby because it helped me to be agile. The vault was my best discipline but when I got to high school age rugby became more important and the path changed for me a bit.”
Warrington have offered juniors at all sports clubs across the town entry for Friday’s clash for just £1, and with it the chance to see an old adversary of Widdop’s live in Sonny Bill Williams.
Widdop said: “I’ve played against him in the past and he’s likely to be on my side which is interesting, I’ll look forward to it. He’s a superb athlete and you want to come up against the best.”
The Wolves will also face controversial Toronto signing Tony Gigot, who the RFL have confirmed will not be paid to play over his four-week trial as the Wolfpack continue to wrestle with salary cap issues.
Widdop added: “I only knew about that yesterday morning. The other guys will know more about where and how he plays.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
“Toronto like to throw the ball around a fair bit and offload, but after losing at Wakefield on Sunday our main focus needs to be on our attitude and intent.
“It was a disappointing result over there but when we looked over it, if you give any team 10-12 penalties and make 15 errors then it will always be hard to win a football game.
“The conditions were tough and it certainly took me out of my comfort zone, but that was always going to be the challenge for me coming back over here and it’s all part and parcel of it.”
Toronto have confirmed they have parted company with long-serving director of rugby Brian Noble by mutual consent.
* For more details on Warrington's community sports offer see https://warringtonwolves.com/news/2020/february/Community-sports-offer-for-Toronto-clash/


thedailymirror--2020-02-20--Lucas Moura insists Tottenham will score goals to stay on track despite injury woes

Lucas Moura is convinced Tottenham can find the goals to keep their season on track .
Jose Mourinho has been left with a major headache up front with both Harry Kane and Son Heung-Min ruled out through injury and a run of crunch games without a recognised striker .
Tottenham drew a blank on Wednesday as they lost the first leg of their Champions League clash with Red Bull Leipzig .
They face another huge test against Chelsea tomorrow in the battle for a top four finish and have also got a fifth round FA Cup tie with Norwich to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ midfielder Dele Alli were used as makeshift forwards against Leipzig .
And Moura said : “ We lose two big strikers but we can not cry .
That ’ s the game .
Every team has problems such as this .
“ I will give my best to score goals .
I will give 100 per cent and we will go into the second leg with Leipzig with a strong mentality .
We have the quality to go there and qualify .
“ We can turn it around , the game is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did not want .
We did well with the system we chose to play .
We had opportunities to score .
We lost the game but it ’ s not over .
We will prepare well and I am sure we are capable to go there and qualify .
“ We know that in football everything can happen and we will not give up .
We need to believe and that ’ s what I do every time .
I believe in God .
I believe in myself .
I believe in my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see what will happen.
” Defender Toby Alderweireld added : “ People have to step up , not just one person .
In one game it will be one guy , another game it will be someone else .
“ We must not stare blind on this one result against Leipzig , we created a couple of chances against a very opponent .
We have to work hard and solve this as a team .
“ We are still in it .
This tie is not over.
” Tottenham ’ s players now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s trip to Stamford Bridge which may give Chelsea an edge but Moura insists they can gain revenge for their 2-0 defeat at White Hart Lane in December .
The Brazilian added : “ It ’ s a big game .
We have two days to rest and prepare and it ’ s a big opportunity to go into the top four .
It ’ s a big opportunity , one we want to take .
“ The game at home was really difficult for us .
We didn ’ t play well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best and Saturday will be very different .
I ’ m sure we will play different in that game .
”

Tottenham are without Harry Kane and Son Heung-min through injury but Lucas Moura insists they will score the goals required to keep their season on track
Lucas Moura is convinced Tottenham can find the goals to keep their season on track.
Jose Mourinho has been left with a major headache up front with both Harry Kane and Son Heung-Min ruled out through injury and a run of crunch games without a recognised striker.
Tottenham drew a blank on Wednesday as they lost the first leg of their Champions League clash with Red Bull Leipzig.
They face another huge test against Chelsea tomorrow in the battle for a top four finish and have also got a fifth round FA Cup tie with Norwich to look forward to.
Moura and England midfielder Dele Alli were used as makeshift forwards against Leipzig.
And Moura said: “We lose two big strikers but we cannot cry. That’s the game. Every team has problems such as this.
Image: PA) PA)
“I will give my best to score goals. I will give 100 per cent and we will go into the second leg with Leipzig with a strong mentality. We have the quality to go there and qualify.
“We can turn it around, the game is not over. It is a result we did not want. We did well with the system we chose to play.
We had opportunities to score. We lost the game but it’s not over. We will prepare well and I am sure we are capable to go there and qualify.
“We know that in football everything can happen and we will not give up. We need to believe and that’s what I do every time. I believe in God. I believe in myself. I believe in my team-mates.
"We work hard and see what will happen.”
Defender Toby Alderweireld added: “People have to step up, not just one person. In one game it will be one guy, another game it will be someone else.
“We must not stare blind on this one result against Leipzig, we created a couple of chances against a very opponent. We have to work hard and solve this as a team.
“We are still in it. This tie is not over.”
Tottenham’s players now face a quick turnaround before tomorrow’s trip to Stamford Bridge which may give Chelsea an edge but Moura insists they can gain revenge for their 2-0 defeat at White Hart Lane in December.
The Brazilian added: “It’s a big game. We have two days to rest and prepare and it’s a big opportunity to go into the top four. It’s a big opportunity, one we want to take.
“The game at home was really difficult for us. We didn’t play well. We didn’t do our best and Saturday will be very different. I’m sure we will play different in that game.”


thedailymirror--2020-02-21--Stamp prices rise again - what 1st and 2nd class will cost you now

The price of a first class stamp will be increased by 6p to 76p and the price of a second class stamp will rise 4p to 65p , Royal Mail said .
The increases are double those of last year - making posting a letter more than twice as expensive as in 2006 .
Royal Mail said despite the rises `` stamp prices are among the best value in Europe '' .
Stephen Agar , managing director of letters at Royal Mail said : `` We are operating in a tough market at present , under the threat of making @ @ @ @ @ @ @ price increases will help us maintain the quality of service that is expected by our customers , while supporting the universal service . ''
Royal Mail said it does understands many companies and families find it hard in the current economic environment .
`` As a result , we have considered any pricing changes very carefully and in doing so have sought to minimise any impact on our customers , '' a statement read .
The price rises follows hikes last year of 3p on a first and second class stamp .
Royal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` challenging business environment '' .
`` These changes are necessary to help ensure the sustainability of the one-price-goes-anywhere Universal Service , '' the company said .
The cost of Royal Mail stamps will increase from March 23 .

The price of a First and Second Class stamps has risen - making posting a letter more than twice as expensive as it was in 2006
Stamp prices rise again - what 1st and 2nd class will cost you now
The price of a first class stamp will be increased by 6p to 76p and the price of a second class stamp will rise 4p to 65p, Royal Mail said.
The increases are double those of last year - making posting a letter more than twice as expensive as in 2006.
Royal Mail said despite the rises "stamp prices are among the best value in Europe".
Stephen Agar, managing director of letters at Royal Mail said: "We are operating in a tough market at present, under the threat of making a loss by 2021.
"These price increases will help us maintain the quality of service that is expected by our customers, while supporting the universal service."
Royal Mail said it does understands many companies and families find it hard in the current economic environment.
"As a result, we have considered any pricing changes very carefully and in doing so have sought to minimise any impact on our customers," a statement read.
Image: PA) PA)
The price rises follows hikes last year of 3p on a first and second class stamp.
Royal Mail said it was operating in a "challenging business environment".
"These changes are necessary to help ensure the sustainability of the one-price-goes-anywhere Universal Service," the company said.
The cost of Royal Mail stamps will increase from March 23.


thedailymirror--2020-02-21--'When you're diagnosed with cancer, you know you have to do something to help'

Ahhhh to be at ease….you really don ’ t appreciate that simple , yet incredible feeling until you ’ re not at ease any more .
It is THE BEST .
Last week 's scan showed I am still stable and I don ’ t intend ever becoming unstable again , thank you very much !
I have a new lease of energy in my bod and I ’ m ready to get fit again .
It ’ s 22 weeks until our wedding and I have a fair bit of timber to shift from these thighs so I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m trying to get the exercise in .
The big question is…what should I do to fundraise this year ?
!
When you or someone you love is diagnosed with cancer , it lights a spark inside of you to want to do something to help .
I have become obsessed with wanting to find this cure for cancer .
Desperate that my children won ’ t ever have to go through this pain - both physical and mental .
To date , we ’ ve reached somewhere in the region @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FORTY THOUSAND POUNDS .
OMG !
!
!
!
I ’ m hoping to hit the 50k mark soon and so I ’ ve been dreaming up new challenges .
So far we ’ ve had all the men in our lives do ‘ A Mile In Their Shoes ’ where they walked a mile in heels .
A Mile In Their Miniskirts ( have a look here ) Around 40 of us did The Yorkshire Three Peaks ( on the hottest day of the flipping year ) We ’ ve even made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you can watch it here : Sooo many things and it really is heartwarming when you see people coming together to help and raise funds and awareness .
It ’ s like everyone is part of a big movement and it feels wonderful !
Now… what to do this year ?
I ’ ve applied for Coppafeels ’ Sahara desert trek , but I doubt I ’ ll be picked as so many superheroes apply .
So If that doesn ’ t go ahead , who knows what I ’ ll end up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
A calendar girls/boys style event ?
A mammoth walk again with a few pubs thrown in for good measure ?
I haaaate running .
I wish so much that I loved it but I always feel too unhealthy the minute I up my pace…maybe I ’ ll get a treadmill and really push myself ?
Possibly a bike ride…my dad would love this one !
I am surrounded by such good and positive people who want to make a difference , not only to cancer , but to me too !
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their eyes when I announce yet another event but I always remind myself the money isn ’ t going in my pocket , it ’ s going to a greater good which in turn will benefit everyone .
So I ’ ll apologise now- I probably won ’ t ever stop pestering !
!
!
In 2016 , there were around 363,000 cases of cancer diagnosed in the UK every YEAR - that ’ s 990 cases A DAY .
That .
Means every two minutes , someone in the UK is diagnosed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cancers are diagnosed at a late stage .
The UK incident rate is ranked higher than two-thirds of Europe and higher than 90 % of the WORLD .
What the hell ?
Something needs to change .
We need to teach our children to exercise more and eat more healthily .
Just be aware of small changes .
Our children our are world and although it is HARD to not give in when they ’ re screaming for the iPad or for more chocolate ( I ’ m guilty of this at times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we sometimes have to be cruel to be kind .
I sometimes do indoor yoga on YouTube if the weather is a bit rubbish or I ’ ve started blitzing every vegetable known to man and adding it to curry ’ s spag bol , lasagne etc .
It is going down a treat !
A good nights ’ sleep is so important for all of us to wake up and feel ready to take on the world .
I had been sleeping so terribly whilst waiting for my scan and poor Ivy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ terrors but I ’ ve been adding some Neom pillow mist to all of our pillows and I swear , it ’ s like a drug !
Knocks me out and Ivy sleeps like a dream at the mo !
You can find it here .
Anyway , I ’ m off to think of ways to fundraise - what are you going to do to help ?
Follow me on Facebook and Instagram here @ cancerfightingpantsareon

Mum, author and Mirror columnist Roisin Pelan has raised more than £40,000 for charity already, and she's got lots more dreams in the pipeline...
'When you're diagnosed with cancer, you know you have to do something to help'
Ahhhh to be at ease….you really don’t appreciate that simple, yet incredible feeling until you’re not at ease any more.
It is THE BEST.
Last week's scan showed I am still stable and I don’t intend ever becoming unstable again, thank you very much!
I have a new lease of energy in my bod and I’m ready to get fit again.
It’s 22 weeks until our wedding and I have a fair bit of timber to shift from these thighs so I’ve started back at Slimming World and I’m trying to get the exercise in.
The big question is…what should I do to fundraise this year?!
Image: Roisin Pelan) Roisin Pelan)
When you or someone you love is diagnosed with cancer, it lights a spark inside of you to want to do something to help.
I have become obsessed with wanting to find this cure for cancer. Desperate that my children won’t ever have to go through this pain - both physical and mental.
To date, we’ve reached somewhere in the region of 40k for Cancer Research UK. FORTY THOUSAND POUNDS. OMG!!!! I’m hoping to hit the 50k mark soon and so I’ve been dreaming up new challenges.
So far we’ve had all the men in our lives do ‘A Mile In Their Shoes’ where they walked a mile in heels.
A sponsored head shave
Image: Roisin Pelan) Roisin Pelan)
A Mile In Their Miniskirts (have a look here)
50 of us walked Hadrian’s wall
Around 40 of us did The Yorkshire Three Peaks (on the hottest day of the flipping year)
We’ve done tandem bike rides
Cake Sales
Leg waxes
Image: Roisin Pelan) Roisin Pelan)
Pretty Muddy (twice)
Race for Life (a few times)
We’ve even made a song (Feel The Boobs) you can watch it here:
We’ve done raffles, family days, a darts night, a football tournament…
Sooo many things and it really is heartwarming when you see people coming together to help and raise funds and awareness. It’s like everyone is part of a big movement and it feels wonderful!
Now… what to do this year?
I’ve applied for Coppafeels’ Sahara desert trek, but I doubt I’ll be picked as so many superheroes apply.
Image: Roisin Pelan) Roisin Pelan)
So If that doesn’t go ahead, who knows what I’ll end up doing? Group skydive dressed as boobs? A calendar girls/boys style event? A mammoth walk again with a few pubs thrown in for good measure?
I haaaate running. I wish so much that I loved it but I always feel too unhealthy the minute I up my pace…maybe I’ll get a treadmill and really push myself? Possibly a bike ride…my dad would love this one!
I am surrounded by such good and positive people who want to make a difference, not only to cancer, but to me too!
Image: Roisin Pelan) Roisin Pelan)
I’m sure some people must roll their eyes when I announce yet another event but I always remind myself the money isn’t going in my pocket, it’s going to a greater good which in turn will benefit everyone.
So I’ll apologise now- I probably won’t ever stop pestering!!!
In 2016, there were around 363,000 cases of cancer diagnosed in the UK every YEAR - that’s 990 cases A DAY.
That. Means every two minutes, someone in the UK is diagnosed with cancer and almost half o these cancers are diagnosed at a late stage.
Image: Roisin Pelan) Roisin Pelan)
The UK incident rate is ranked higher than two-thirds of Europe and higher than 90% of the WORLD. What the hell?
Something needs to change. We need to teach our children to exercise more and eat more healthily. Just be aware of small changes.
Our children our are world and although it is HARD to not give in when they’re screaming for the iPad or for more chocolate (I’m guilty of this at times), for their own sake, we sometimes have to be cruel to be kind.
I sometimes do indoor yoga on YouTube if the weather is a bit rubbish or I’ve started blitzing every vegetable known to man and adding it to curry’s spag bol, lasagne etc. It is going down a treat!
A good nights’ sleep is so important for all of us to wake up and feel ready to take on the world.
Image: Roisin Pelan) Roisin Pelan)
I had been sleeping so terribly whilst waiting for my scan and poor Ivy’s been having a few night terrors but I’ve been adding some Neom pillow mist to all of our pillows and I swear, it’s like a drug!
Knocks me out and Ivy sleeps like a dream at the mo! You can find it here.
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thedailymirror--2020-02-21--Carlos Soler on Arsenal transfer hit list as Mikel Arteta plans summer shake-up

Arsenal have got Valencia midfielder Carlos Soler on their summer transfer hit list .
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is ready to shake up his squad this summer as he is braced for some big name departures as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could go and they expect to raise serious cash .
They have been looking at Soler for a while and the 23-year-old signed a new deal in December but that has not put off potential suitors but does mean there is a £140m buy-out clause .
That sort of cash is clearly out of Arsenal 's league but there will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ watching developments and it will depend on whether Valencia can be tempted to sell .
Arsenal made discreet enquiries before Soler signed his new deal and have been impressed with his recent performances , including scoring in the Champions League against Manchester United last season .
Valencia are aware of Arsenal ’ s interest and Soler is regarded as one of Spain ’ s best young prospects and he is tipped for the senior national team .
Arsenal are ready for a major rebuild this summer as Arteta wants to stamp his authority @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have one year left on his deal and Arsenal are likely to have to cash in while Alexandre Lacazette also wants to play in the Champions League .
Matteo Guendouzi is another who could raise serious cash this summer to help the rebuild .
They have got RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano on their hit list and Soler is on the radar as they plan for the future under Arteta .

Arsenal have been looking at Valencia midfielder Carlos Soler for a while, and the 23-year-old signed a new deal in December, but that has not put off potential suitors
Arsenal have got Valencia midfielder Carlos Soler on their summer transfer hit list.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is ready to shake up his squad this summer as he is braced for some big name departures as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could go and they expect to raise serious cash.
They have been looking at Soler for a while and the 23-year-old signed a new deal in December but that has not put off potential suitors but does mean there is a £140m buy-out clause.
That sort of cash is clearly out of Arsenal's league but there will be interest this summer with Atletico Madrid also watching developments and it will depend on whether Valencia can be tempted to sell.
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Arsenal made discreet enquiries before Soler signed his new deal and have been impressed with his recent performances, including scoring in the Champions League against Manchester United last season.
Valencia are aware of Arsenal’s interest and Soler is regarded as one of Spain’s best young prospects and he is tipped for the senior national team.
Arsenal are ready for a major rebuild this summer as Arteta wants to stamp his authority on the squad.
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Aubameyang will only have one year left on his deal and Arsenal are likely to have to cash in while Alexandre Lacazette also wants to play in the Champions League.
Matteo Guendouzi is another who could raise serious cash this summer to help the rebuild.
They have got RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano on their hit list and Soler is on the radar as they plan for the future under Arteta.


thedailymirror--2020-02-21--Steve Bruce admits £40m Newcastle flop Joelinton isn't a "natural goalscorer"

Steve Bruce has admitted Joelinton is n't interested enough in scoring goals .
The Newcastle boss has ordered the struggling £40m star to be ruthlessly selfish to end his 22 game top flight goal-drought .
Bruce wants fit-again Dwight Gayle to step up and challenge the Brazilian after his “ horrible ” injury-hit season .
Joelinton is searching for his first Premier League goal since August and is under pressure for his starting place against Crystal Palace from Gayle .
Bruce said on Joelinton : “ The great strikers the goal scorers ... all they are interested in is scoring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He is a team player .
“ He has to be more selfish like a top scorer .
“ You can put on as many finishing drills as you want but he will be measured by goals .
His work rate and attitude means he does n't shy away from it .
“ He is 22 , it has been a learning curve .
He is still just a baby .
I am convinced he can come good , let 's hope it is at Palace.
” Gayle is back after a series @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last started against Wolves six weeks ago and was impressive .
Bruce added : “ It would have been nice to have had him the last 5 months .
“ We have talked about him moving away more than being on the pitch .
“ He has been injured , horrible calf , horrible hamstring injury .
We have not really seen him .
When we have I have been impressed with him .
For 12-13 games I hope he can stay injury free and contribute.
” Newcastle have had a rocky week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Fans have question tactics and attitude of the Geordie players .
Bruce added : “ No disrespect but this is a huge football club , huge interest and huge support .
You have to take it on the chin .
We have to play for the full 90 minutes .
It is the start of a big period for us , teams in and around us .
“ You get beaten 4-0 .
First half I was pleased with but you get turned over 4 and you accept the consequences .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We have done this season and we have to do it again .
“ You have to deal with expectations .
Any big club beaten badly and you face the consequences .
It is normal when you lose 4-0 .
We were too open chasing the game last 10-15 minutes .
That 's when you come unstuck .
”

Newcastle United paid a club record fee for Brazilian Joelinton, but has realised he is more of a "team player"
Steve Bruce has admitted Joelinton isn't interested enough in scoring goals.
The Newcastle boss has ordered the struggling £40m star to be ruthlessly selfish to end his 22 game top flight goal-drought.
Bruce wants fit-again Dwight Gayle to step up and challenge the Brazilian after his “horrible” injury-hit season.
Joelinton is searching for his first Premier League goal since August and is under pressure for his starting place against Crystal Palace from Gayle.
Bruce said on Joelinton: “The great strikers the goal scorers... all they are interested in is scoring. Joe is not like that. He is a team player.
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“He has to be more selfish like a top scorer.
“You can put on as many finishing drills as you want but he will be measured by goals. His work rate and attitude means he doesn't shy away from it.
“He is 22, it has been a learning curve. He is still just a baby. I am convinced he can come good, let's hope it is at Palace.”
Gayle is back after a series of injuries and could start. He last started against Wolves six weeks ago and was impressive.
Bruce added: “It would have been nice to have had him the last 5 months.
“We have talked about him moving away more than being on the pitch.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“He has been injured, horrible calf, horrible hamstring injury. We have not really seen him. When we have I have been impressed with him. For 12-13 games I hope he can stay injury free and contribute.”
Newcastle have had a rocky week after losing 4-0 to Arsenal last weekend. Fans have question tactics and attitude of the Geordie players.
Bruce added: “No disrespect but this is a huge football club, huge interest and huge support. You have to take it on the chin. We have to play for the full 90 minutes. It is the start of a big period for us, teams in and around us.
“You get beaten 4-0. First half I was pleased with but you get turned over 4 and you accept the consequences. We have to respond in the right way. We have done this season and we have to do it again.
“You have to deal with expectations. Any big club beaten badly and you face the consequences. It is normal when you lose 4-0. We were too open chasing the game last 10-15 minutes. That's when you come unstuck.”


thedailymirror--2020-02-21--Man, 58, fighting for life after 'being pushed down stairs' at train station

A man is fighting for his life after he was allegedly pushed down a flight of stairs at a train station .
The 58-year-old is in hospital being treated for life-threatening head injuries and remains in a critical condition .
Police and paramedics raced to Haymarket train station in Edinburgh last night after reports a man had been pushed down the stairs and another man assaulted on a platform .
The second man , aged 32 , suffered facial injuries during the assault at 9.55pm .
A 35-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder and assault .
He is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this morning .
Police believe an argument broke out between three men on the stairs between two platforms which ended in one of them being pushed down the stairs and another assaulted .
They are appealing for witnesses to come forward .
Detective Inspector Brian McAleese from British Transport Police said : “ We believe a verbal altercation took place between three men on the stairs between platform two and three , which resulted in one of the men being pushed down the stairs and another assaulted ” .
“ Thankfully officers were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was arrested .
“ I ’ d now urge anyone who may have witnessed the incident or the events leading up to it to get in touch with us as soon as possible to assist with our enquiries ” .

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The victim is being treated for life-threatening head injuries in hospital after the incident at Haymarket train station, Edinburgh, which also left a 32-year-old man with facial injuries
Man, 58, fighting for life after 'being pushed down stairs' at train station
A man is fighting for his life after he was allegedly pushed down a flight of stairs at a train station.
The 58-year-old is in hospital being treated for life-threatening head injuries and remains in a critical condition.
Police and paramedics raced to Haymarket train station in Edinburgh last night after reports a man had been pushed down the stairs and another man assaulted on a platform.
The second man, aged 32, suffered facial injuries during the assault at 9.55pm.
A 35-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder and assault.
He is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court this morning.
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Police believe an argument broke out between three men on the stairs between two platforms which ended in one of them being pushed down the stairs and another assaulted.
They are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Detective Inspector Brian McAleese from British Transport Police said: “We believe a verbal altercation took place between three men on the stairs between platform two and three, which resulted in one of the men being pushed down the stairs and another assaulted”.
“Thankfully officers were quickly on scene and a 35-year-old man was arrested.
“I’d now urge anyone who may have witnessed the incident or the events leading up to it to get in touch with us as soon as possible to assist with our enquiries”.


thedailymirror--2020-02-21--Flooding of gallops hinders preparation of Tiger Roll's Cheltenham Festival rivals

The relentless spell of wet weather has interrupted Enda Bolger 's Cheltenham Festival training regime , he revealed this week .
The five-time winner of the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase and 'King of the Banks ' saw Yanworth and Josies Orders finish third and fourth at Punchestown on Tuesday .
Bolger is based 30 minutes south of Limerick city and his facilities have been badly affected by the heavy rain .
`` I think they will strip fitter in three weeks ' time for the outing , '' he said after his runners chased home Neverushacon in the P.P .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are fortunate to be able to use the training ground at the Curragh even though I am two and a half hours from there .
`` We have to take them there for their fast work but as regards to home work they were just on the roads as the gallops were just under water all the time . ''
Bolger 's two runners will be up against last year 's winner Tiger Roll and Gordon Elliott 's star had a schooling session around Cheltenham 's unconventional course this morning .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fifth win at the meeting .
`` I think he 's tailor made for it again , '' Bolger said .
`` He will be going with all guns blazing and then there 's the French horse that looked pretty smart , Easysland.Mr McManus has just bought him so it looks a pretty hot race this year .
`` It 's great for the cross country race as it 's lifting the profile of it having these horses .
`` Yanworth had misfortune there the last day , he fell ( at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they benefit from being around there .
`` They will know they have had a race now so we will just freshen them up .
`` Less ( work ) is better from now on . ''
Bolger 's winners of the £65,000 contest on day two have been Spot Thedifference ( 2005 ) , Heads Onthe Ground ( 2007 ) , Garde Champetre ( 2008 , 2009 ) and Josies Orders ( 2016 ) .

Their trainer says he hopes his two horses will 'strip fitter' for their recent run ahead of Cheltenham 2020, because he has had issues at home with the weather
The relentless spell of wet weather has interrupted Enda Bolger's Cheltenham Festival training regime, he revealed this week.
The five-time winner of the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase and 'King of the Banks' saw Yanworth and Josies Orders finish third and fourth at Punchestown on Tuesday.
Bolger is based 30 minutes south of Limerick city and his facilities have been badly affected by the heavy rain.
"I think they will strip fitter in three weeks' time for the outing," he said after his runners chased home Neverushacon in the P.P. Hogan Memorial Cross Country Chase.
"We are fortunate to be able to use the training ground at the Curragh even though I am two and a half hours from there.
"We have to take them there for their fast work but as regards to home work they were just on the roads as the gallops were just under water all the time."
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Bolger's two runners will be up against last year's winner Tiger Roll and Gordon Elliott's star had a schooling session around Cheltenham's unconventional course this morning.
The dual Grand National hero is chasing his fifth win at the meeting.
"I think he's tailor made for it again," Bolger said.
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"He will be going with all guns blazing and then there's the French horse that looked pretty smart, Easysland.Mr McManus has just bought him so it looks a pretty hot race this year.
"It's great for the cross country race as it's lifting the profile of it having these horses.
"Yanworth had misfortune there the last day, he fell (at the 20th fence) but I always find they benefit from being around there.
"They will know they have had a race now so we will just freshen them up.
"Less (work) is better from now on."
Bolger's winners of the £65,000 contest on day two have been Spot Thedifference (2005), Heads Onthe Ground (2007), Garde Champetre (2008, 2009) and Josies Orders (2016).


thedailymirror--2020-02-21--George and Amal Clooney's multimillion country pile submerged under floodwater

George and Amal Clooney 's lavish country pile located in Sonning-on-Thames in Berkshire has been affected by epic flooding .
The leafy grounds of the stunning Aberlash House including the tennis court , the veranda attached to the summer house and the majority of their lawns are submerged under murky floodwater after storm Dennis hit the area leaving devastation , earlier this week .
The flooded area is bigger than the house itself but luckily the main property , which is a Grade II-listed building which backs onto the River Thames , appears to not have been damaged in aerial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ retreat .
The outdoor swimming pool , driveway and parts of the garden appear unaffected from the monstrous winds and heavy rainfall that hit the UK over the past week and taken five lives .
However , the flooding could become worse as more heavy rain is in the forecast in the days ahead , triggering fears of further destruction .
It is not the first time that the human rights lawyer , 42 , and 58-year-old Hollywood actor 's sprawling property has been hit by flooding .
In 2016 the River Thames @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after repeated deluges of heavy rain have caused the Thames ' water levels to dramatically rise before they eventually gushed into the movie star 's garden , just yards from his front door .
The Clooney 's , who are parents to twins , Alexander and Ella , two , bought their sprawling Berkshire property for £7.5million in 2014 shortly after they tied the knot .
Early the following year , they then submitted plans for a renovation worth £12.5million .
The works included putting in a 12-seat cinema , a swimming pool @ @ @ @ @ @ @ irrigation system .
And while work was being done , the couple reportedly offered nearby residents a compensation package .
The pair are said to have agreed a deal with next-door neighbours John and Clare Grove totaling around £45,000 , reports the Daily Mail .
The compensation package reportedly included a holiday to Corfu , a stay in a luxury hotel called The French Horn for a month so they were away from all the noise and construction , and a £30,000 lump sum .
After their six-week stay at the hotel , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into a £780,000 cottage in the village for a year and paid all their rent and bills .
A source told the newspaper : `` It is a known fact in the village that the Clooneys ’ closest neighbours were very stressed by the building work .
At the height of the work , there were up to three large building lorries in the small road leading to the Clooneys ’ house every day .
`` But the Clooneys have given a lot back to the community since they moved in .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Groves for the hassle of the building work . ''

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Storm Dennis has hit International human rights lawyer Amal Clooney and her actor husband George Clooney's Berkshire mansion and epic grounds
George and Amal Clooney's lavish country pile located in Sonning-on-Thames in Berkshire has been affected by epic flooding.
The leafy grounds of the stunning Aberlash House including the tennis court, the veranda attached to the summer house and the majority of their lawns are submerged under murky floodwater after storm Dennis hit the area leaving devastation, earlier this week.
The flooded area is bigger than the house itself but luckily the main property, which is a Grade II-listed building which backs onto the River Thames, appears to not have been damaged in aerial snaps taken above the Clooney's country retreat.
The outdoor swimming pool, driveway and parts of the garden appear unaffected from the monstrous winds and heavy rainfall that hit the UK over the past week and taken five lives.
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However, the flooding could become worse as more heavy rain is in the forecast in the days ahead, triggering fears of further destruction.
It is not the first time that the human rights lawyer, 42, and 58-year-old Hollywood actor's sprawling property has been hit by flooding.
In 2016 the River Thames burst its banks onto the property lines after repeated deluges of heavy rain have caused the Thames' water levels to dramatically rise before they eventually gushed into the movie star's garden, just yards from his front door.
The Clooney's, who are parents to twins, Alexander and Ella, two, bought their sprawling Berkshire property for £7.5million in 2014 shortly after they tied the knot.
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Early the following year, they then submitted plans for a renovation worth £12.5million.
The works included putting in a 12-seat cinema, a swimming pool, a tennis court and a subterranean irrigation system.
And while work was being done, the couple reportedly offered nearby residents a compensation package.
The pair are said to have agreed a deal with next-door neighbours John and Clare Grove totaling around £45,000, reports the Daily Mail.
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The compensation package reportedly included a holiday to Corfu, a stay in a luxury hotel called The French Horn for a month so they were away from all the noise and construction, and a £30,000 lump sum.
After their six-week stay at the hotel, the pair then reportedly moved the couple into a £780,000 cottage in the village for a year and paid all their rent and bills.
A source told the newspaper: "It is a known fact in the village that the Clooneys’ closest neighbours were very stressed by the building work. At the height of the work, there were up to three large building lorries in the small road leading to the Clooneys’ house every day.
"But the Clooneys have given a lot back to the community since they moved in. They have been incredibly generous in compensating the Groves for the hassle of the building work."


thedailymirror--2020-02-21--Nando's has axed four popular items from its menu and customers are 'distraught'

Nando 's is a firm favourite in the UK , but everyone has a particular dish they ca n't get enough of .
So you can imagine our disappointment when we heard that the fast food chain has removed four items from its menu , including sweet potato mash .
Fans of the popular chicken restaurant , which operates hundreds of stores across the country , have reportedly been left 'distraught ' .
The first item to be axed is the fillet steak and chargrilled vegetable wrap .
The pitta version is also no longer available .
Nando 's sweet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ popular choice for years , and the sweet potato and butternut squash have both been scrapped too .
If you like feta cheese with your cheeky Nando 's then it 's bad news , as the much-loved salad topping has also disappeared from the menu .
The menu changes have been made to allow room for Nando 's new seasonal sides .
These include `` saucy '' spinach , long-stem broccoli and chargrilled veg .
A Nando 's spokesperson said : `` We have removed Sweet Potato Mash from our menu , along @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Feta Cheese , Fillet Steak & Chargrilled Veg and Mango & Lime Spice , in order to add newness for our customers .
`` Passionfruit & Mango ’ has replaced ‘ Mango & Lime ’ , new seasonal sides will change with each new menu and we have also added ‘ Vegan ’ PERinaise . ''
Twitter users are furious about the axed items - especially the sweet potato mash .
One annoyed customer tweeting : `` Went to @ NandosUK yesterday .
Placed my order and the guy at the till said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mash '' .
One of the worst days of my life !
!
!
! ''
Someone else wrote : `` @ NandosUK what the hell are you playing at , getting rid of the sweet potato mash ?
?
!
I was genuinely offended when I got to the till and was told it wasn ’ t on the menu , distraught , actually in bits .
I can ’ t believe you ’ ve done this to me ! ''
Another person , who was upset about the steak and chargrilled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The only reason I ever went to Nando ’ s was for the Steak Veg Wrap , now you have taken it off the menu .
`` This has really disappointed me !
Screw you Nando ’ s , screw you !
!
# nandosuk . ''
It was only revealed last month that Nando 's has ditched its mango and lime baste and replaced it with mango and passionfruit .
Still up for a cheeky Nando 's ?
You can find your nearest restaurant by using the online store locator .

The dishes you can no longer order at Nando's include sweet potato mash
Nando's has axed four popular items from its menu and customers are 'distraught'
Nando's is a firm favourite in the UK, but everyone has a particular dish they can't get enough of.
So you can imagine our disappointment when we heard that the fast food chain has removed four items from its menu, including sweet potato mash.
Fans of the popular chicken restaurant, which operates hundreds of stores across the country, have reportedly been left 'distraught'.
The first item to be axed is the fillet steak and chargrilled vegetable wrap. The pitta version is also no longer available.
Image: Nando's) Nando's)
Nando's sweet potato mash, which has been a popular choice for years, and the sweet potato and butternut squash have both been scrapped too.
If you like feta cheese with your cheeky Nando's then it's bad news, as the much-loved salad topping has also disappeared from the menu.
The menu changes have been made to allow room for Nando's new seasonal sides. These include "saucy" spinach, long-stem broccoli and chargrilled veg.
Image: Nando's) Nando's)
A Nando's spokesperson said: "We have removed Sweet Potato Mash from our menu, along with Sweet Potato and Butternut Squash, Feta Cheese, Fillet Steak & Chargrilled Veg and Mango & Lime Spice, in order to add newness for our customers.
"Passionfruit & Mango’ has replaced ‘Mango & Lime’, new seasonal sides will change with each new menu and we have also added ‘Vegan’ PERinaise."
Twitter users are furious about the axed items - especially the sweet potato mash.
One annoyed customer tweeted: "Went to @NandosUK yesterday. Placed my order and the guy at the till said "we've stopped doing sweet potato mash". One of the worst days of my life!!!!"
Someone else wrote: "@NandosUK what the hell are you playing at, getting rid of the sweet potato mash??! I was genuinely offended when I got to the till and was told it wasn’t on the menu, distraught, actually in bits. I can’t believe you’ve done this to me!"
Another person, who was upset about the steak and chargrilled wrap being removed, tweeted: "The only reason I ever went to Nando’s was for the Steak Veg Wrap, now you have taken it off the menu.
"This has really disappointed me! Screw you Nando’s, screw you!! #nandosuk."
It was only revealed last month that Nando's has ditched its mango and lime baste and replaced it with mango and passionfruit.
Still up for a cheeky Nando's? You can find your nearest restaurant by using the online store locator.


thedailymirror--2020-02-21--Stunning 3D-printed hypercar drives at 248mph - but comes with a £1.3m price tag

A stunning 3D-printed hypercar has been unveiled - but you ’ ll have to splash the cash to get your hands on one .
The car , called the Czinger 21C comes with a whopping £1.3 million price tag , and just 80 will be built .
Czinger , the firm behind the car , explained : “ A 21st century look at coachbuilding , each 21C is assembled by a team of artisans , from the fit and finish of each and every part — from seat brackets to suspension components — to the hand-crafted carbon fibre and multi-layer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ performance results from a design in which all parts have a precise purpose , are built to achieve that purpose and combine to work in harmony .
The 21C embodies that approach to total vehicle design.
” The car is 3D-printed from a high-performance alloy and carbon fibre , resulting in a lightweight yet robust vehicle .
And thanks to twin-turbo engines , the car can reach staggering speeds of 248mph in just 29 seconds .
Czinger explained : “ Two continuous front traction motors and one combined crank-driven generator and starter ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ batteries is readily available when needed ) completes the strong hybrid set-up , which has 1250 hp ( 1233 bhp ) .
“ This is paired with a seven-speed sequential transaxle gearbox with a hydraulic actuated multi-plate clutch to complete the entire drivetrain , which is designed , developed and built by Czinger.
” In terms of design , the car absolutely stunning , and resembles a work of art .
Czinger added : “ Every opening ( cut ) line on the car connects two graphic or functional features , and strong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the car 's performance core .
“ Rooted in aerodynamic efficiency , the 21C 's in-line seating creates a narrow cabin that pierces the air .
The shrink-wrapped body hugs the chassis , tightly sculpting the front and rear overhang around the wheels .
”

This is the world's first 3D printed hypercar that has a top speed of 268MPH
This is the world's first 3D printed hypercar that has a top speed of 268MPH
The 3D-printed car, called the Czinger 21C comes with a whopping £1.3 million price tag, and just 80 will be built
Stunning 3D-printed hypercar drives at 248mph - but comes with a £1.3m price tag
A stunning 3D-printed hypercar has been unveiled - but you’ll have to splash the cash to get your hands on one.
The car, called the Czinger 21C comes with a whopping £1.3 million price tag, and just 80 will be built.
Czinger, the firm behind the car, explained: “A 21st century look at coachbuilding, each 21C is assembled by a team of artisans, from the fit and finish of each and every part — from seat brackets to suspension components — to the hand-crafted carbon fibre and multi-layer, show quality paintwork.
“Vehicle performance results from a design in which all parts have a precise purpose, are built to achieve that purpose and combine to work in harmony. The 21C embodies that approach to total vehicle design.”
The car is 3D-printed from a high-performance alloy and carbon fibre, resulting in a lightweight yet robust vehicle.
Image: Czinger) Czinger) Image: Czinger) Czinger)
And thanks to twin-turbo engines, the car can reach staggering speeds of 248mph in just 29 seconds.
Czinger explained: “Two continuous front traction motors and one combined crank-driven generator and starter (to ensure the power from the lithium-titanate batteries is readily available when needed) completes the strong hybrid set-up, which has 1250 hp (1233 bhp).
“This is paired with a seven-speed sequential transaxle gearbox with a hydraulic actuated multi-plate clutch to complete the entire drivetrain, which is designed, developed and built by Czinger.”
In terms of design, the car absolutely stunning, and resembles a work of art.
Czinger added: “Every opening (cut) line on the car connects two graphic or functional features, and strong, athletic surfaces flow and wrap around the car's performance core.
“Rooted in aerodynamic efficiency, the 21C's in-line seating creates a narrow cabin that pierces the air. The shrink-wrapped body hugs the chassis, tightly sculpting the front and rear overhang around the wheels.”


thedailymirror--2020-02-21--Mesut Ozil sends message to Arsenal after missing Olympiakos win for birth of child

Mesut Ozil sent a message of congratulations to his Arsenal team-mates after they beat Olympiakos in the Europa League on Thursday .
The former Germany international missed the the first leg of the last-32 clash because his wife Amine Gulse is due to give birth .
Ozil took to Twitter the day after the match , which Arsenal won 1-0 , to write : `` Congratsss my boooys !
Important first step - still unbeaten in 2020 . ''
Alexandre Lacazette scored the only goal in what was a snorefest for the most part in Athens .
The Frenchman was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home from close range , ten minutes before the end of the match in Athens .
Arsenal boss Arteta said : `` It 's a really good result .
First of all to win away in Europe but to come to a ground like this and win , credit to the lads .
`` We suffered for the first 10 minutes , we gave the ball away too much and could n't get any continuity in our play .
In the second half , apart from the set pieces , we controlled the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have put the tie in a better position .
We had positions and chances where we 'd expect the players to put the ball in the net .
`` We 're going game-by-game .
There are a lot of things we want to improve .
I still see things that mean we ca n't control the game and damage the opponent .
But we are playing with a lot of commitment .
We had three players with cramp , struggling at the end . ''
Arsenal 's next fixture is against Everton on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ozil will be in contention to play .
Ozil married former Miss Turkey , Gulse , last year .
The couple are expecting their first child .

Mesut Ozil missed the first leg of Arsenal's Europa League last-32 win over Olympiakos because his wife Amine Gulse is due to give birth to the couple's first baby
Mesut Ozil sent a message of congratulations to his Arsenal team-mates after they beat Olympiakos in the Europa League on Thursday.
The former Germany international missed the the first leg of the last-32 clash because his wife Amine Gulse is due to give birth.
Ozil took to Twitter the day after the match, which Arsenal won 1-0, to write: "Congratsss my boooys! Important first step - still unbeaten in 2020."
Alexandre Lacazette scored the only goal in what was a snorefest for the most part in Athens.
The Frenchman was set up by Bukayo Saka to slot home from close range, ten minutes before the end of the match in Athens.
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Arsenal boss Arteta said: "It's a really good result. First of all to win away in Europe but to come to a ground like this and win, credit to the lads.
"We suffered for the first 10 minutes, we gave the ball away too much and couldn't get any continuity in our play. In the second half, apart from the set pieces, we controlled the game much better.
"We could have put the tie in a better position. We had positions and chances where we'd expect the players to put the ball in the net.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"We're going game-by-game. There are a lot of things we want to improve. I still see things that mean we can't control the game and damage the opponent. But we are playing with a lot of commitment. We had three players with cramp, struggling at the end."
Arsenal's next fixture is against Everton on Sunday. It's currently unclear whether Ozil will be in contention to play.
Ozil married former Miss Turkey, Gulse, last year. The couple are expecting their first child.


thedailymirror--2020-02-21--The Weeknd's newest single hints his 'heart belongs' to ex-girlfriend Bella Hadid

The Weeknd has fans busy speculating that he 's not over ex-girlfriend Bella Hadid .
The Canadian singer - real name Abel Makkonen Tesfaye - and supermodel Bella had an on again off again relationship between 2015 and 2019 , before reportedly calling it quits for good in August last year .
His newest single , After Hours , already has fans tongue-wagging because of some heartfelt lyrics that might be dedicated to Gigi Hadid 's sister .
He sings : `` Because my heart belongs to you / I 'll risk it all for you / I wo n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'll never leave . ''
The track continues : `` Sorry that I broke your heart , your heart / And I said , baby / I 'll treat you better than I did before / I 'll hold you down and not let you go / This time , I wo n't break your heart , your heart , no . ''
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first reported that The Weeknd and Bella were an item after they were spotted together at Coachella back in 2015 .
Later that year , they hit up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There followed various break-up rumours , and early in 2017 The Weeknd was spotted sharing a kiss with fellow musical superstar Selena Gomez .
Bella unfollowed Selena on Instagram , with a source telling People that she was `` hurt and p***** that he 's moved on so quickly with Selena . ''
Later that year , following a split from Selena , The Weeknd was seen leaving Bella 's apartment in New York .
However , in August last year they were hit with split rumours once more .
A source told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but another told Entertainment Tonight that they `` have n't broken up , but are working through things like normal couples do . ''
Meanwhile , rumours have been swirling about Bella 's pal Kendall Jenner , and whether she 'll rekindle her romance with former One Direction singer Harry Styles .
The two were reunited at a post-BRITs bash in London on Tuesday , along with Bella and fellow model Luka Sabbat .
Harry and Kendall rocked some seriously bold looks , Harry in a bright yellow Marc Jacobs suit , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Harry also wore a black ribbon as a tribute to Caroline Flack , who took her own life on Saturday .

The lyrics for After Hours suggest the Canadian singer might be rethinking his split from supermodel Bella following an on-off four year romance
The Weeknd has fans busy speculating that he's not over ex-girlfriend Bella Hadid.
The Canadian singer - real name Abel Makkonen Tesfaye - and supermodel Bella had an on again off again relationship between 2015 and 2019, before reportedly calling it quits for good in August last year.
His newest single, After Hours, already has fans tongue-wagging because of some heartfelt lyrics that might be dedicated to Gigi Hadid's sister.
He sings: "Because my heart belongs to you / I'll risk it all for you / I won't just leave / This time, I'll never leave."
The track continues: "Sorry that I broke your heart, your heart / And I said, baby / I'll treat you better than I did before / I'll hold you down and not let you go / This time, I won't break your heart, your heart, no."
Image: Splash News) Splash News)
E! first reported that The Weeknd and Bella were an item after they were spotted together at Coachella back in 2015.
Later that year, they hit up New York Fashion Week together hand-in-hand.
There followed various break-up rumours, and early in 2017 The Weeknd was spotted sharing a kiss with fellow musical superstar Selena Gomez.
Image: Getty Images for People.com) Getty Images for People.com)
Image: Splash News) Splash News)
Bella unfollowed Selena on Instagram, with a source telling People that she was "hurt and p***** that he's moved on so quickly with Selena."
Later that year, following a split from Selena, The Weeknd was seen leaving Bella's apartment in New York.
However, in August last year they were hit with split rumours once more.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
A source told E! that they'd called time, but another told Entertainment Tonight that they "haven't broken up, but are working through things like normal couples do."
Meanwhile, rumours have been swirling about Bella's pal Kendall Jenner, and whether she'll rekindle her romance with former One Direction singer Harry Styles.
The two were reunited at a post-BRITs bash in London on Tuesday, along with Bella and fellow model Luka Sabbat.
Harry and Kendall rocked some seriously bold looks, Harry in a bright yellow Marc Jacobs suit, and Kendall is a glittery green jumpsuit.
Harry also wore a black ribbon as a tribute to Caroline Flack, who took her own life on Saturday.


thedailymirror--2020-02-21--Alexandre Lacazette makes public Twitter demand for Bukayo Saka to be verified

Alexandre Lacazette has demanded Twitter make Bukayo Saka 's account verified following the youngster 's star showing against Olympiakos .
Saka provided the assist for Lacazette 's crucial late winner for Arsenal against the Greek side in Thursday 's Europa League victory .
With the clock ticking down at the Karaiskakis Stadium , Saka fired a low cross in from the left for Lacazette to turn home , which proved to be the only goal .
It was the latest pivotal contribution from Saka in his increasingly impressive breakthrough season for the Gunners , and Lacazette now feels he deserves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` @ verified @ Twitter Why is my bro @ BukayoSaka87 still not certified ?
! ''
Saka retweeted his teammate 's post to his 115,000 followers , and was awarded man of the match by the Arsenal 's official account - which is voted for by fans .
The 18-year-old has forced his way into the Arsenal side this season , making 25 appearances in all competitions .
He has been largely deputising on the left side of defence , despite being a more natural winger , but boss Mikel Arteta @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ He ’ s not a full-back , but he ’ s responding really well in the right way , he ’ s got a lot of courage , ” Arteta said .
“ He made a lot of good positions in final third and most of the chances came from his side .
I ’ m very pleased with his performance.
” Saka took to Twitter himself following the first leg win , posting an image of him celebrating with Lacazette , along with the caption : `` Tough game but happy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
Also happy to get another assist .
Enjoy Gunners ! ''
His performances have led to speculation linking him with a move elsewhere , with his Arsenal contract due to expire at the end of next season .
Both Liverpool and Man Utd are rumoured to be tracking the England youth star .
And his assist drew high praise from ex-Arsenal and United striker Robin van Persie , who compared him to some all-time greats .
`` Ryan Giggs used to give those passes , Dennis Bergkamp , Paul Scholes , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This is like ordering your striker to move into the danger zone .
It ’ s actually world-class .
Really , really good .
`` This is not simple .
This is very good , world-class .
He makes it look easy but this pass - like I said , only the great players can give those passes .
`` Most crosses there would be kicked away by the defender and would be shot too high or too low with no idea .
`` But this is a pass with an idea .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and that is what you want from your players . ''

Saka provided the crucial assist for Lacazette to score the match winner as Arsenal defeated Olympiakos in the first leg of their Europa League last-32 tie on Thursday
Alexandre Lacazette has demanded Twitter make Bukayo Saka's account verified following the youngster's star showing against Olympiakos.
Saka provided the assist for Lacazette's crucial late winner for Arsenal against the Greek side in Thursday's Europa League victory.
With the clock ticking down at the Karaiskakis Stadium, Saka fired a low cross in from the left for Lacazette to turn home, which proved to be the only goal.
It was the latest pivotal contribution from Saka in his increasingly impressive breakthrough season for the Gunners, and Lacazette now feels he deserves the elusive blue tick.
He wrote: "@verified @ Twitter Why is my bro @BukayoSaka87 still not certified ?!"
Saka retweeted his teammate's post to his 115,000 followers, and was awarded man of the match by the Arsenal's official account - which is voted for by fans.
The 18-year-old has forced his way into the Arsenal side this season, making 25 appearances in all competitions.
He has been largely deputising on the left side of defence, despite being a more natural winger, but boss Mikel Arteta has been delighted with his form.
“He’s not a full-back, but he’s responding really well in the right way, he’s got a lot of courage,” Arteta said.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
“He made a lot of good positions in final third and most of the chances came from his side. I’m very pleased with his performance.”
Saka took to Twitter himself following the first leg win, posting an image of him celebrating with Lacazette, along with the caption: "Tough game but happy we got the win in the end ! Also happy to get another assist. Enjoy Gunners !"
His performances have led to speculation linking him with a move elsewhere, with his Arsenal contract due to expire at the end of next season.
Both Liverpool and Man Utd are rumoured to be tracking the England youth star.
And his assist drew high praise from ex-Arsenal and United striker Robin van Persie, who compared him to some all-time greats.
"Ryan Giggs used to give those passes, Dennis Bergkamp, Paul Scholes," van Persie told BT Sport.
"This is like ordering your striker to move into the danger zone. It’s actually world-class. Really, really good.
"This is not simple. This is very good, world-class. He makes it look easy but this pass - like I said, only the great players can give those passes.
"Most crosses there would be kicked away by the defender and would be shot too high or too low with no idea.
"But this is a pass with an idea. This is a pass with a message, and that is what you want from your players."


thedailymirror--2020-02-21--New £20 notes selling for more than £30 on eBay - the serial number to look for

People lucky enough to have got their hands on one of the first of the new , polymer , £20 notes are already cashing in - selling them for more than £30 each on eBay .
And so far , all the ones to be snapped up at more than their cover price have serial numbers that start the same way .
When the new plastic £5 came out , people rushed to get their hands on them to see if they had one of the coveted AA 01 serial numbers .
People lucky enough to find them were then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Facebook Marketplace for hundreds and hundreds of pounds .
But that 's not what 's selling with the new £20 - instead it 's the `` AB '' £20 notes that people are cashing in on .
While the Bank of England has confirmed to Mirror Money that there are some AA notes out there , none have been tracked down yet and put up for sale .
However , 18 of the new £20s with an AB prefix to their serial numbers have already sold on the auction site - most going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has sold two `` AB '' notes for £75 ( £32.50 each ) , another has sold 10 at an average price of £31 each and a third sold two sets of three for £99.97 ( £33.32 each ) .
The better news is the Bank of England told Mirror Money that some AA notes would definitely be entering circulation - giving people another chance to find a £20 worth more than £20 .
And they could pop up anywhere , with the Bank itself admitting it has no idea where they will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ store its notes by serial number .
What they 'll go for if you find one is anyone 's guess right now .

LOOK AT THE NEW AUGMENTED REALITY FEATURES OF THE £20 NOTE
LOOK AT THE NEW AUGMENTED REALITY FEATURES OF THE £20 NOTE
It's been in cash points for barely a day, but people lucky enough to get hold of one of the new £20 look like they can turn it into £30 or more as collectors get excited about one serial number in particular
New £20 notes selling for more than £30 on eBay - the serial number to look for
People lucky enough to have got their hands on one of the first of the new, polymer, £20 notes are already cashing in - selling them for more than £30 each on eBay.
And so far, all the ones to be snapped up at more than their cover price have serial numbers that start the same way.
When the new plastic £5 came out, people rushed to get their hands on them to see if they had one of the coveted AA 01 serial numbers.
People lucky enough to find them were then able to sell them on eBay and Facebook Marketplace for hundreds and hundreds of pounds.
But that's not what's selling with the new £20 - instead it's the "AB" £20 notes that people are cashing in on.
Image: James Andrews) James Andrews)
While the Bank of England has confirmed to Mirror Money that there are some AA notes out there, none have been tracked down yet and put up for sale.
However, 18 of the new £20s with an AB prefix to their serial numbers have already sold on the auction site - most going for more than £30.
One person has sold two "AB" notes for £75 (£32.50 each), another has sold 10 at an average price of £31 each and a third sold two sets of three for £99.97 (£33.32 each).
The better news is the Bank of England told Mirror Money that some AA notes would definitely be entering circulation - giving people another chance to find a £20 worth more than £20.
And they could pop up anywhere, with the Bank itself admitting it has no idea where they will be distributed as it simply doesn't store its notes by serial number.
What they'll go for if you find one is anyone's guess right now.


thedailymirror--2020-02-21--Caroline Flack's pal describes last day walking around London cemetery as star urged him to 'speak f

Caroline Flack 's close friend has reminisced about spending Valentine 's Day with the former Love Island host and said she urged him to 'speak for her ' just the day before she tragically took her own life .
Simon Carroll shared a defiant social media post on Thursday evening to pay tribute to his late pal and share his final memories while also slamming those who are `` pointing fingers '' .
He hinted at the 'blame ' surrounding Caroline 's heartbreaking death as he encouraged people to avoid listening to those who continue to 'spread hate and are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also promised supporters that her voice will be heard after describing walking around Stoke Newington Cemetery with the star on Friday - the day before she took her life .
Simon started his emotional post , writing : `` Guilt .
Guilt does the most extraordinary things to people .
Carries tribe are spreading joy and love , because we are her people .
`` Of course we all want the right people to take accountability , but we will do that with kindness and time . ''
He warned the public of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ignore as he continued : `` Please pay no mind to those who are spreading hate , setting up tributes or pointing fingers and naming names at this very , very painful time . ''
Caroline 's best pal Simon pleaded people to 'unfollow them ' and not let her truth be told by those 'who really did n't deserve to know her ' .
He also encouraged positivity , writing : `` Keep sharing her joy and let us all hear HER voice . ''
His heartfelt words come just days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Day with the star , wandering through a local London cemetery as she urged him to speak on her behalf .
Simon described Caroline 's last day , writing : `` Thank you for finding the strength to meet me on Friday morning , we walked around Stoke Newington Cemetery ( she bloody loved that cemetery ) .
`` We held hands and we spoke about your future .
You asked me if I would speak on your behalf about the last few months and we talked about the road that lead you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tired toward the end , but still had more energy than most .
You were so scared of having to go back to court and the circus that would have come with it .
But you laughed baby ... you laughed . ''
Caroline 's friend also hinted at the presenter 's struggles in recent months as he wrote 'you never slept well ' so felt some aspect of comfort that she is finally 'at peace ' .
In recent days , Simon also revealed he had Caroline 's name tattooed on his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mention to him for looking after her in the reported Instagram post Caroline was told to avoid posting .
Sharing a photo as he was getting inked , Simon wrote : `` Your name will forever be upon my heart my Sweet Caroline .
Sleep well baby… '' Fans of Caroline were left shocked and devastated last weekend when it was revealed she had been found dead at her new home after taking her own life at the age of 40 .
The Crown Prosecution Service decided to press ahead with her impending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 27 , publicly declaring Caroline ’ s innocence .
Following her tragic death , Flack 's management team described her as 'vulnerable ' and criticised the Crown Prosecution Service for pushing ahead with the case .
* Samaritans ( 116 123 ) operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year .
If you prefer to write down how you ’ re feeling , or if you ’ re worried about being overheard on the phone , you can email Samaritans at jo @ samaritans.org

The late Love Island host's friend heartbreakingly described spending Valentine's Day with the star at the cemetery just the day before she took her own life
Caroline Flack's pal describes last day walking around London cemetery as star urged him to 'speak for her'
Caroline Flack's close friend has reminisced about spending Valentine's Day with the former Love Island host and said she urged him to 'speak for her' just the day before she tragically took her own life.
Simon Carroll shared a defiant social media post on Thursday evening to pay tribute to his late pal and share his final memories while also slamming those who are "pointing fingers".
He hinted at the 'blame' surrounding Caroline's heartbreaking death as he encouraged people to avoid listening to those who continue to 'spread hate and are naming names.'
The devastated friend also promised supporters that her voice will be heard after describing walking around Stoke Newington Cemetery with the star on Friday - the day before she took her life.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Simon started his emotional post, writing: "Guilt. Guilt does the most extraordinary things to people. Carries tribe are spreading joy and love, because we are her people.
"Of course we all want the right people to take accountability, but we will do that with kindness and time."
He warned the public of those 'spreading' hate and urged them to ignore as he continued: "Please pay no mind to those who are spreading hate, setting up tributes or pointing fingers and naming names at this very, very painful time."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Caroline's best pal Simon pleaded people to 'unfollow them' and not let her truth be told by those 'who really didn't deserve to know her'.
He also encouraged positivity, writing: "Keep sharing her joy and let us all hear HER voice."
His heartfelt words come just days after he reminisced about spending Valentine's Day with the star, wandering through a local London cemetery as she urged him to speak on her behalf.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Simon described Caroline's last day, writing: "Thank you for finding the strength to meet me on Friday morning, we walked around Stoke Newington Cemetery (she bloody loved that cemetery).
"We held hands and we spoke about your future. You asked me if I would speak on your behalf about the last few months and we talked about the road that lead you to here.
"You were so tired toward the end, but still had more energy than most. You were so scared of having to go back to court and the circus that would have come with it. But you laughed baby... you laughed."
Caroline's friend also hinted at the presenter's struggles in recent months as he wrote 'you never slept well' so felt some aspect of comfort that she is finally 'at peace'.
In recent days, Simon also revealed he had Caroline's name tattooed on his chest, as her mum gave special mention to him for looking after her in the reported Instagram post Caroline was told to avoid posting.
Sharing a photo as he was getting inked, Simon wrote: "Your name will forever be upon my heart my Sweet Caroline. Sleep well baby…"
Fans of Caroline were left shocked and devastated last weekend when it was revealed she had been found dead at her new home after taking her own life at the age of 40.
The Crown Prosecution Service decided to press ahead with her impending trial despite her boyfriend Lewis Burton, 27, publicly declaring Caroline’s innocence.
Following her tragic death, Flack's management team described her as 'vulnerable' and criticised the Crown Prosecution Service for pushing ahead with the case.
* Samaritans (116 123) operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year. If you prefer to write down how you’re feeling, or if you’re worried about being overheard on the phone, you can email Samaritans at jo@samaritans.org


thedailymirror--2020-02-21--The Mandalorian's life-like 'Baby Yoda' toy unveiled and it's an absolute must have

Baby Yoda melted hearts across the globe when he was introduced in to us in The Mandalorian - and now fans will be able to get their hands on one of their very own .
A line of new Star Wars merchandise has been revealed ahead of the New York Toy Fair , including the addition of an adorable life-size and life-like animatronic toy of The Child .
A video of the must-have merch shows the character affectionately known as Baby Yoda responding to touch by moving his eyes , head and ears , as well as making cute cooing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inspired by the hit Disney+ series The Mandalorian , with toys , collectibles , books , home goods , apparel , games and accessories all up for grabs .
As well as the Baby Yoda figure made by Hasbro , there will also be a LEGO construction set featuring the Mandalorian 's Razor Crest ship and the LEGO Brickheadz Star Wars The Mandalorian & The Child 75317 building kit .
A selection of sought-after items featuring The Child from Hasbro , Funko , Mattel , Build-A-Bear , Disney Store and others went on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to hit shelves this year .
The Mandalorian creator Jon Favreau said : `` Finding ways to engage and surprise audiences with this new Star Wars story has been a tremendous opportunity .
`` And holding back on product development will give everyone the chance to discover the character affectionately known to fans as 'Baby Yoda ' together .
`` This is something special in the age of spoilers .
I am so appreciative of the partnership with the teams at Lucasfilm and Disney who are translating these characters into products for fans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been revealed that fans can expect more reveals of products inspired by The Mandalorian and Star Wars : The Clone Wars throughout the year .
The Mandalorian and Star Wars : The Clone Wars will be found on Disney+ when it launches in the UK on March 24 , with pricing confirmed at £5.99 a month , or £59.99 for an annual subscription .

Star Wars fans will be treated to a line of new merchandise inspired by the hit Disney+ series The Mandalorian, including an animatronic toy of The Child - affectionately known as Baby Yoda
Baby Yoda melted hearts across the globe when he was introduced in to us in The Mandalorian - and now fans will be able to get their hands on one of their very own.
A line of new Star Wars merchandise has been revealed ahead of the New York Toy Fair, including the addition of an adorable life-size and life-like animatronic toy of The Child.
A video of the must-have merch shows the character affectionately known to Star Wars fans as Baby Yoda responding to touch by moving his eyes, head and ears, as well as making cute cooing noises - retailing at £59.99.
The new releases have been inspired by the hit Disney+ series The Mandalorian, with toys, collectibles, books, home goods, apparel, games and accessories all up for grabs.
As well as the Baby Yoda figure made by Hasbro, there will also be a LEGO construction set featuring the Mandalorian's Razor Crest ship and the LEGO Brickheadz Star Wars The Mandalorian & The Child 75317 building kit.
Image: © 2019 Mattel Inc.) © 2019 Mattel Inc.)
A selection of sought-after items featuring The Child from Hasbro, Funko, Mattel, Build-A-Bear, Disney Store and others went on pre-sale late last year and are expected to hit shelves this year.
The Mandalorian creator Jon Favreau said: "Finding ways to engage and surprise audiences with this new Star Wars story has been a tremendous opportunity.
"And holding back on product development will give everyone the chance to discover the character affectionately known to fans as 'Baby Yoda' together.
"This is something special in the age of spoilers. I am so appreciative of the partnership with the teams at Lucasfilm and Disney who are translating these characters into products for fans to enjoy."
It's also been revealed that fans can expect more reveals of products inspired by The Mandalorian and Star Wars: The Clone Wars throughout the year.
The Mandalorian and Star Wars: The Clone Wars will be found on Disney+ when it launches in the UK on March 24, with pricing confirmed at £5.99 a month, or £59.99 for an annual subscription.