thedailymirror--2020-02-09--Couple's home 'shakes' as tree smashes through bedroom during Storm Ciara

A couple have described how their `` whole house shook '' after a tree crashed through the roof of their home during Storm Ciara .
Marjorie and John Lowrie were relaxing in bed when the huge tree fell onto their home in Willington , Derbyshire at around 7am .
The falling tree caused severe damage to one side of the roof , as well as to one of the rooms inside the home , reports Derbyshire Live .
A gaping hole has been left in the ceiling of the house , which has been patched up with a tarpaulin until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tree , which the couple say was rotten , split in half when an enormous gust of wind caused it to topple directly into right-hand side of the house .
Mrs Lowrie said : `` We were in bed when it happened .
I was on the iPad reading the news .
I never thought we would become the local news .
`` There was just this big , roaring crash .
The whole house shook from the impact .
`` We leapt out of bed , wondering what had happened .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and how it had hit the roof .
I just shouted John to come and see .
He just could n't believe it , all the damage and that .
`` Luckily , we do n't really use that room and nobody was inside .
We 're very lucky in that sense .
At least neither of us were hurt . ''
The couple spent most of Sunday on the phone to insurance companies and trying to find people who can help clear the mess .
Handyman Paul Mclaughlin and Garden Services and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , were enlisted to help remove the tree and secure the house as much as possible .
A lime tree at the front of the house was also cut down , out of fear that could also topple over .
`` I do n't know where we 'd be without them , '' said Mrs Lowrie .
`` They 've been such a help and we are so thankful .
It 's been horrible weather and we have been worried about all this rain getting in and going down into the rooms before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's going to be months before everything is back to normal .
I 'm just glad the house is n't listed , otherwise it would be so much harder .
`` People have been very helpful and we 've had a lot of neighbours and friends offering to help , but there 's not a lot anyone can really do .
`` And then there 's been the people rubbernecking as they drive past , or stopping to take a photo .
This is our house , and we are having to deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her husband have lived in the house for 23 years and said nothing like this had happened before despite a few branches coming off nearby trees .
Sunday 's incident has left the couple worried about what could happen next , with Mrs Lowrie saying she is now paranoid that something else could fall onto the house .
She said : `` Now every time I hear a noise , I think it 's going again .
At one point , I thought it was all going to collapse on me .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''

The roof of Marjorie and John Lowrie's Derbyshire home has been left severely damaged after an enormous gust of wind toppled a tree, resulting in it hitting the house
A couple have described how their "whole house shook" after a tree crashed through the roof of their home during Storm Ciara.
Marjorie and John Lowrie were relaxing in bed when the huge tree fell onto their home in Willington, Derbyshire at around 7am.
The falling tree caused severe damage to one side of the roof, as well as to one of the rooms inside the home, reports Derbyshire Live.
A gaping hole has been left in the ceiling of the house, which has been patched up with a tarpaulin until it can be fixed properly.
The tree, which the couple say was rotten, split in half when an enormous gust of wind caused it to topple directly into right-hand side of the house.
Mrs Lowrie said: "We were in bed when it happened. I was on the iPad reading the news. I never thought we would become the local news.
"There was just this big, roaring crash. The whole house shook from the impact.
"We leapt out of bed, wondering what had happened. I went outside and then saw the tree and how it had hit the roof. I just shouted John to come and see. He just couldn't believe it, all the damage and that.
"Luckily, we don't really use that room and nobody was inside. We're very lucky in that sense. At least neither of us were hurt."
The couple spent most of Sunday on the phone to insurance companies and trying to find people who can help clear the mess.
Handyman Paul Mclaughlin and Garden Services and Tree Surgery Ltd, based in Burton, were enlisted to help remove the tree and secure the house as much as possible.
A lime tree at the front of the house was also cut down, out of fear that could also topple over.
"I don't know where we'd be without them," said Mrs Lowrie.
"They've been such a help and we are so thankful. It's been horrible weather and we have been worried about all this rain getting in and going down into the rooms before or rotting the floorboards.
"It's going to be months before everything is back to normal. I'm just glad the house isn't listed, otherwise it would be so much harder.
"People have been very helpful and we've had a lot of neighbours and friends offering to help, but there's not a lot anyone can really do.
"And then there's been the people rubbernecking as they drive past, or stopping to take a photo. This is our house, and we are having to deal with this."
Mrs Lowrie and her husband have lived in the house for 23 years and said nothing like this had happened before despite a few branches coming off nearby trees.
Sunday's incident has left the couple worried about what could happen next, with Mrs Lowrie saying she is now paranoid that something else could fall onto the house.
She said: "Now every time I hear a noise, I think it's going again. At one point, I thought it was all going to collapse on me.
"I wouldn't wish this on anybody."


thedailymirror--2020-02-09--5 things we noticed as Man Utd avoid Storm Ciara and train in Marbella ahead of Chelsea

The Manchester United squad is in Marbella for some warm weather training while the UK battles the brutal winds of Storm Ciara .
United checked into the Marbella Football Centre for the winter break , where the club will train before flying back to England at the end of the week ahead of the Chelsea game .
Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping the training camp will help his United group gel .
The Norwegian is also using the training camp as a opportunity to take a look at new signings Bruno Fernandes and Nathan Bishop .
Here 's five @ @ @ @ @ @ @ training session in the sun .
The Scotland international has been out of action since Boxing Day after suffering knee ligament damage .
McTominay offered an injury update earlier this month , saying : `` Obviously the gym work is tough , the running outside is tough .
You just have to do your best and make sure your injury is right .
Hopefully I will be back as soon as possibly can . ''
McTominay is n't expected back until the end of this month , so it 's very unlikely he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chelsea .
But the sight of him back on the training ground is a boost for United .
Fred opened up on the problems at United in a frank interview with De Sola this week .
The Brazilian said : `` We are lacking a lot right now .
We need to improve as a group , our group lacks the 'sticking together mentality ' , we have lots of problems .
`` There are a lot of discussions , every group has this sort of problem , but ours has this .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to stop this and just run on the pitch .
`` We need to stick a goal inside our minds , focus on it and go forward .
`` We need to be on the same page and today some players have different objectives , there are players that just want to solve problems alone and this is wrong . ''
United appeared a much happier group on Sunday , with Fred smiling in a number of snaps .
As aforementioned , the rest of the UK is battling severe winds and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ showing no signs of slowing down , and Man United 's rivals Manchester City 's Premier League clash with West Ham was even called off on Sunday .
A City statement read : `` Due to extreme and escalating weather conditions and in the interests of supporter and staff safety , today 's Premier League match against West Ham has been postponed .
`` This decision has been made by Manchester City 's Safety Officer following consultation with Club stakeholders and officials at West Ham United .
Further information regarding the rescheduling of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due course . ''
Our advice , stay in Spain and enjoy the sun , lads .
4 .
All eyes on Bishop and Fernandes The winter break has provided Red Devils boss Solskjaer with a good opportunity to get a closer look at his January signings .
Solskjaer even admitted he has an eye on integrating them ahead of the Chelsea game .
`` We 're playing Chelsea on Monday , so we 'll get together and have a good camp , working on different things , '' said the Norwegian .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a few new players , so hopefully we can integrate them into the squad . ''
Manchester United 's form has been hit and miss in all competitions this season - particularly over the past few months .
But Chelsea have been flat themselves in recent weeks , and this could be the perfect time in which to play Frank Lampard 's Blues .
A number of first-team Chelsea stars have been away on holiday during the winter break , with Jorginho heading home to Brazil , Reece James flying to the UAE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chelsea have n't , however , been training together like the Red Devils .
Whether this will give United an advantage remains to be seen .

Manchester United left Storm Ciara behind and flew out to Marbella for some warm weather training - here's five things we noticed from their first session in the sun
5 things we noticed as Man Utd avoid Storm Ciara and train in Marbella ahead of Chelsea
The Manchester United squad is in Marbella for some warm weather training while the UK battles the brutal winds of Storm Ciara.
United checked into the Marbella Football Centre for the winter break, where the club will train before flying back to England at the end of the week ahead of the Chelsea game.
Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping the training camp will help his United group gel.
The Norwegian is also using the training camp as a opportunity to take a look at new signings Bruno Fernandes and Nathan Bishop.
Here's five things we noticed from United's first training session in the sun.
1. McTominay back in contention
The Scotland international has been out of action since Boxing Day after suffering knee ligament damage.
McTominay offered an injury update earlier this month, saying: "Obviously the gym work is tough, the running outside is tough. You just have to do your best and make sure your injury is right. Hopefully I will be back as soon as possibly can."
Image: Manchester United via Getty Imag) Manchester United via Getty Imag)
McTominay isn't expected back until the end of this month, so it's very unlikely he'll feature for the Red Devils against Chelsea.
But the sight of him back on the training ground is a boost for United.
2. Right said Fred
Fred opened up on the problems at United in a frank interview with De Sola this week.
The Brazilian said: "We are lacking a lot right now. We need to improve as a group, our group lacks the 'sticking together mentality', we have lots of problems.
"There are a lot of discussions, every group has this sort of problem, but ours has this. Vanity is also an issue and we need to stop this and just run on the pitch.
Image: Manchester United via Getty Imag) Manchester United via Getty Imag)
"We need to stick a goal inside our minds, focus on it and go forward.
"We need to be on the same page and today some players have different objectives, there are players that just want to solve problems alone and this is wrong."
United appeared a much happier group on Sunday, with Fred smiling in a number of snaps.
3. Fun in el sol
As aforementioned, the rest of the UK is battling severe winds and rain.
Storm Ciara appears to be showing no signs of slowing down, and Man United's rivals Manchester City's Premier League clash with West Ham was even called off on Sunday.
A City statement read: "Due to extreme and escalating weather conditions and in the interests of supporter and staff safety, today's Premier League match against West Ham has been postponed.
Image: Manchester United via Getty Imag) Manchester United via Getty Imag)
"This decision has been made by Manchester City's Safety Officer following consultation with Club stakeholders and officials at West Ham United. Further information regarding the rescheduling of today's match will be published in due course."
Our advice, stay in Spain and enjoy the sun, lads.
4. All eyes on Bishop and Fernandes
The winter break has provided Red Devils boss Solskjaer with a good opportunity to get a closer look at his January signings.
Solskjaer even admitted he has an eye on integrating them ahead of the Chelsea game.
Image: Manchester United via Getty Imag) Manchester United via Getty Imag)
"We're playing Chelsea on Monday, so we'll get together and have a good camp, working on different things," said the Norwegian. "Of course, we've got a few new players, so hopefully we can integrate them into the squad."
Watch this space.
5. Chelsea on the horizon
Manchester United's form has been hit and miss in all competitions this season - particularly over the past few months.
But Chelsea have been flat themselves in recent weeks, and this could be the perfect time in which to play Frank Lampard's Blues.
Image: Manchester United via Getty Imag) Manchester United via Getty Imag)
A number of first-team Chelsea stars have been away on holiday during the winter break, with Jorginho heading home to Brazil, Reece James flying to the UAE and Callum Hudson-Odoi travelling to Dubai.
Chelsea haven't, however, been training together like the Red Devils. Whether this will give United an advantage remains to be seen.


thedailymirror--2020-02-09--Oscars 2020: Stars hit the red carpet as Blac Chyna joins Lily Aldridge at event

All the hottest A-listers were out in full force for the glittering 92nd Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre , Hollywood , Los Angeles on Sunday .
Blac Chyna made waves when she tread the red carpet in a racy thigh-split and plunging dress which accentuated her curves .
The bombshell risked a nip slip in the dangerously low-cut dress as her cleavage threatened to spill out of the neckline .
Her dress was fitted with a statement trail which ensured all eyes were on the mother of Rob Kardashian 's daughter Dream .
Purple frilled shoulder pads and cuffs injected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attire as the reality star rubbed shoulders with the A-list stars .
Her open-toe heels had a towering platform to elevate her height and ensure she made right impression on the red carpet among the hottest of Hollywood .
Lily Aldridge was perfect in a gorgeous floor-length white gown which had a red rose stitched into the hip of the design to ensure eyes were cast over her figure .
The American model let her dress take centre stage as she tossed her brunette mane behind her shoulders to cascade down her back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to pick out the flower on her dress .
Kristin Cavallari was beyond beautiful in a sky-blue number as she stunned on the red carpet in a strapless dress .
The personality dazzled as sparkling jewellery adorned her neck and her earrings .
Giuliana Rancic oozed sensuality in her flirty red number when she joined the stars on the red carpet .
Joker has swept the board with 11 nominations including Best Picture and Joaquin Phoenix up for Best Actor .
The Irishman , 1917 and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot of buzz surrounding Brad Pitt 's nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Once Upon A Time .
It would be his first acting Oscar after his failed attempts with nominations for movies Twelve Monkeys , The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Moneyball in previous years .
Brad has previously scooped the Oscar trophy for producing 12 Years a Slave in 2014 .
There is also a lot of excitement over whether Brad will have another run-in with Jennifer Aniston after the exes were reunited earlier in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the couple have insisted they remain firm friends .
Fans were disappointed to see the pair were n't placed near each other in the seating arrangement because Brad landed a front seat spot but Jen 's seat was no where to be seen .
Elsewhere , Billie Eilish will perform at the Oscars fuelling speculation she use the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to debut her James Bond theme tune to No Time To Die .
There will be no host for the Oscars 2020 in the same vein as last year but plenty of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the awards .
The line-up includes last year 's winners Mahershala Ali ( Green Book ) , Olivia Colman ( The Favourite ) , Regina King ( If Beale Street Could Talk ) and Rami Malek ( Bohemian Rhapsody ) .
Other presenters involved include : Zazie Beetz , Timothée Chalamet , Gal Gadot , Lin-Manuel Miranda , Anthony Ramos , Mark Ruffalo , Mindy Kaling , Julia Louis-Dreyfus , Will Ferrell , Kelly Marie Tran and Kristen Wiig .
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All the hottest Hollywood stars have made a beeline to the red carpet for the astonishing Oscars
All the hottest A-listers were out in full force for the glittering 92nd Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre, Hollywood, Los Angeles on Sunday.
Scarlett Johansson looked incredible in a silver gown that clung to her famous curves.
The dress featured a train that followed behind her as she walked the red carpet.
Renée Zellweger wowed in a white dress that had a one-shouldered design.
Her blonde locks were worn in a chic bun and she sported minimal makeup for the glam night.
Margot Robbie went for a more kooky look with a black sash and a huge diamond on the chest.
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Janelle Monae went for a furtistic vibe in a silver gown with a hood.
Rebel Wilson oozed old Hollywood glamour in a gold gown and wore her blonde hair in stylish waves.
Early arrival Blac Chyna made waves when she tread the red carpet in a racy thigh-split and plunging dress which accentuated her curves.
The bombshell risked a nip slip in the dangerously low-cut dress as her cleavage threatened to spill out of the neckline.
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Her dress was fitted with a statement trail which ensured all eyes were on the mother of Rob Kardashian's daughter Dream.
Purple frilled shoulder pads and cuffs injected a flash of colour to her black attire as the reality star rubbed shoulders with the A-list stars.
Her open-toe heels had a towering platform to elevate her height and ensure she made right impression on the red carpet among the hottest of Hollywood.
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Lily Aldridge was perfect in a gorgeous floor-length white gown which had a red rose stitched into the hip of the design to ensure eyes were cast over her figure.
The American model let her dress take centre stage as she tossed her brunette mane behind her shoulders to cascade down her back.
She painted on a red lipstick to pick out the flower on her dress.
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Kristin Cavallari was beyond beautiful in a sky-blue number as she stunned on the red carpet in a strapless dress.
The personality dazzled as sparkling jewellery adorned her neck and her earrings.
Giuliana Rancic oozed sensuality in her flirty red number when she joined the stars on the red carpet.
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Among the stars, Kelly Ripa was a vision in a one-shoulder black ballgown which featured a pleat accentuating her feminine shape.
Once Upon A Time child star Julia Butters, 10, looked sweet in a pink floor-length dress featuring pleated sleeves.
Regina King looked heavenly on arrival in a peach dress which was cinched at waistline and flowed outwards towards the ground.
Sigourney Weaver caught the eye in an emerald green dress cinched at the waistline.
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Joker has swept the board with 11 nominations including Best Picture and Joaquin Phoenix up for Best Actor.
The Irishman, 1917 and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood also received 10 nods each.
There's a lot of buzz surrounding Brad Pitt's nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Once Upon A Time.
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It would be his first acting Oscar after his failed attempts with nominations for movies Twelve Monkeys, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Moneyball in previous years.
Brad has previously scooped the Oscar trophy for producing 12 Years a Slave in 2014.
There is also a lot of excitement over whether Brad will have another run-in with Jennifer Aniston after the exes were reunited earlier in the awards season.
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Sending romance rumours flying, the couple have insisted they remain firm friends
Fans were disappointed to see the pair weren't placed near each other in the seating arrangement because Brad landed a front seat spot but Jen's seat was no where to be seen.
Laura Dern, who has been nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her outstanding role in Marriage Story opted for an elegant baby pink and black number unlike anything else seen on the red carpet this evening.
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Elsewhere, Billie Eilish will perform at the Oscars fuelling speculation she use the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to debut her James Bond theme tune to No Time To Die.
Breakout star Kaitlyn Dever, who rose to fame for her part in Unbelievable last year has opted for a stunning sustainable red dress made by Louis Vuitton.
Whilst walking the red carpet she expressed hopes for pal Florence Pugh in tonight's awards.
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Hollywood veteran Sigourney Weaver went for green drape dress and oozed elegance from tonight's red carpet. The 'Queen of Sci-fi' wowed in the stunning long-sleeved gown with matching green clutch.
British acting royalty Olivia Coleman went for a stunning velvet gown for a very regal look for the red carpet, whilst funnygirl Rebel Wilson wowed in gold.
There will be no host for the Oscars 2020 in the same vein as last year but plenty of stars have got on board to present the awards.
The line-up includes last year's winners Mahershala Ali (Green Book), Olivia Colman (The Favourite), Regina King (If Beale Street Could Talk) and Rami Malek (Bohemian Rhapsody).
Other presenters involved include: Zazie Beetz, Timothée Chalamet, Gal Gadot, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Anthony Ramos, Mark Ruffalo, Mindy Kaling, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Will Ferrell, Kelly Marie Tran and Kristen Wiig.
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Oscars 2020: Full list of nominations
Best Picture
Ford v Ferrari (Le Mans '66)
The Irishman
Jojo Rabbit
Joker
Little Women
Marriage Story
1917
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Parasite
Best Director
Martin Scorsese - The Irishman
Todd Phillips - Joker
Sam Mendes - 1917
Quentin Tarantino - Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Bong Joon-ho - Parasite
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Best Actor
Antonio Banderas - Pain and Glory
Leonardo DiCaprio - Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Adam Driver - Marriage Story
Joaquin Phoenix - Joker
Jonathan Pryce - The Two Popes
Best Actress
Cynthia Erivo - Harriet
Scarlett Johansson - Marriage Story
Saoirse Ronan - Little Women
Charlize Theron - Bombshell
Renee Zellweger - Judy
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Best Supporting Actor
Tom Hanks - A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Anthony Hopkins - The Two Popes
Al Pacino - The Irishman
Joe Pesci - The Irishman
Brad Pitt - Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Best Supporting Actress
Kathy Bates - Richard Jewell
Laura Dern - Marriage Story
Scarlett Johnasson - Jojo Rabbit
Florence Pugh - Little Women
Margot Robbie - Bombshell
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Best Original Screenplay
Knives Out
Marriage Story
1917
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Parasite
Best Adapted Screenplay
The Irishman
Jojo Rabbit
Joker
Little Women
The Two Popes
Best Animated Feature Film
How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
I Lost My Body
Klaus
Missing Link
Toy Story 4
Best International Feature Film
Corpus Christi
Honeyland
Les Miserables
Pain and Glory
Parasite
Best Documentary Feature
American Factory
The Cave
The Edge of Democracy
For Sama
Honeyland
Best Documentary Short Subject
In the Absence
Learning to Skateboard
Life Overtakes Me
St. Louis Superman
Walk Run Cha-Cha
Best Live Action Short Film
Brotherhood
Nefta Football Club
The Neighbors' Window
Saria
A Sister
Best Animated Short Film
Dcera (Daughter)
Hair Love
Kitbull
Memorable
Sister
Best Original Score
Joker
Little Women
Marriage Story
1917
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Best Original Song
"I Can't Let You Throw Yourself Away" - Toy Story 4
"(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again" - Rocketman
"I'm Standing with You" - Breakthrough
"Into the Unknown" - Frozen II
"Stand Up" - Harriet
Best Sound Editing
Ford v Ferrari (Le Mans '66)
Joker
1917
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Best Sound Mixing
Ad Astra
Ford v Ferrari (Le Mans '66)
Joker
1917
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Best Production Design
The Irishman
Jojo Rabbit
1917
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Parasite
Best Cinematography
The Irishman
Joker
The Lighthouse
1917
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Bombshell
Joker
Judy
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
1917
Best Costume Design
The Irishman
Jojo Rabbit
Joker
Little Women
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Best Film Editing
Ford v Ferrari (Le Mans '66)
The Irishman
Jojo Rabbit
Joker
Parasite
Best Visual Effects
Avengers: Endgame
The Irishman
The Lion King
1917
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker


thedailymirror--2020-02-09--Voice of the Mirror: HS2 rail link is the route to a more prosperous future

Giving HS2 the green light will end grumbles that France and Japan , to name only two countries , build high-speed rail links quickly while here in Britain we ’ re stuck on the slow track .
However , the Tories must take responsibility for dithering which added to spiralling costs after Labour launched HS2 in 2009 .
Even now Boris Johnson repeats past mistakes by leaving a question mark over routes north of Birmingham instead of giving a vote of confidence in the whole line .
Making savings wherever possible to keep down the final bill is most important @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vital .
It will boost rail capacity and speed up journeys .
HS2 will also help spread wealth by linking England ’ s North and Midlands with more prosperous London and the South East .
The benefits might not be felt until it ’ s running , yet no Government committed to rebuilding Britain could derail HS2 and pretend to be constructing the future .
Storm Ciara ’ s ferocious battering will be felt long after the winds have died down and floods receded .
Homeowners , businesses and travellers will be left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Bad weather is expected at this time of year , yet there is no doubt that the ever more extreme swings of Mother Nature are being triggered by the climate emergency .
Just as Australians accept the devastating bush fires were inflamed by a changing climate we may come to recognise it is behind increasing floods and storms in Britain .
If we don ’ t look after Earth better our planet will turn on us – and we ’ ll deserve it .
Rio and Kate Ferdinand ’ s account of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mother to his three kids after their mum died is moving .
When other families have gone through the same , and more will in future , the searing honesty of the Ferdinands is welcome .

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

Giving the HS2 rail link the green light is positive, but the Tories must take responsibility for dithering which added to spiralling costs after Labour launched it back in 2009
Voice of the Mirror: HS2 rail link is the route to a more prosperous future
Giving HS2 the green light will end grumbles that France and Japan, to name only two countries, build high-speed rail links quickly while here in Britain we’re stuck on the slow track.
However, the Tories must take responsibility for dithering which added to spiralling costs after Labour launched HS2 in 2009.
Even now Boris Johnson repeats past mistakes by leaving a question mark over routes north of Birmingham instead of giving a vote of confidence in the whole line.
Making savings wherever possible to keep down the final bill is most important - but the huge HS2 project is vital.
It will boost rail capacity and speed up journeys.
HS2 will also help spread wealth by linking England’s North and Midlands with more prosperous London and the South East.
The benefits might not be felt until it’s running, yet no Government committed to rebuilding Britain could derail HS2 and pretend to be constructing the future.
Storm warning
Storm Ciara’s ferocious battering will be felt long after the winds have died down and floods receded.
Homeowners, businesses and travellers will be left facing the cruel storm’s aftermath.
Bad weather is expected at this time of year, yet there is no doubt that the ever more extreme swings of Mother Nature are being triggered by the climate emergency.
Just as Australians accept the devastating bush fires were inflamed by a changing climate we may come to recognise it is behind increasing floods and storms in Britain.
If we don’t look after Earth better our planet will turn on us – and we’ll deserve it.
Rio’s rock
Rio and Kate Ferdinand’s account of how she became his wife and a mother to his three kids after their mum died is moving.
When other families have gone through the same, and more will in future, the searing honesty of the Ferdinands is welcome.


thedailymirror--2020-02-09--Kevin Maguire: Monster or master - Johnson or Cummings - one will have to go

Governments with big majorities destroy themselves from the inside and Boris Johnson is under growing pressure to shackle or sack liability Dominic Cummings .
The Prime Minister ’ s arrogant chief aide , a creature of privilege playing the rough outsider , smashes Downing Street hero to zero records .
Labelled a “ career psychopath ” by David Cameron , complaints he is a posh bully mount rapidly when Cummings is accused of picking on junior special advisers after losing bruising battles with Cabinet Ministers over HS2 and the Budget .
One senior Tory told me Johnson thinks Cummings is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ jolly japes ” , without appreciating the damage inflicted .
Menacingly informing ministerial advisers “ I ’ ll see half of you next week ” , implying the other half are for the chop , was the last straw for a prominent Tory MP .
“ Tell me how that ’ s not bullying ?
” he asked , rhetorically .
“ Punching up is one thing but Cummings stopped doing that because he discovered people bigger than him punch back.
” The same MP , a mover and shaker in Parliament @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ITN reporter , filmed at the end of last month , was the vanity of a man “ disappearing up his own backside ” with “ aggressive hubris ” .
Cummings ’ establishment background , expensive Durham School then Oxford University education , followed by marriage to an heiress with a Northumberland castle in the family , is shielded by dressing deliberately scruffily for No10 .
How Johnson handles the destructive and self-destructing figure will partly define his Premiership .
Labour must be praying a Dr Frankenstein Prime Minister doesn ’ t fire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than the entire Shadow Cabinet .
Some Tories hope Cummings will walk – the head of the Brexit campaign tiring of defeats , with this week ’ s expected Cabinet reshuffle unlikely to carry the fingerprints of a wrecker increasingly reckless over his impotence .
Blame for the self-defeating war with the media is pinned on a Cummings putting himself first , silly personal spats favoured over sensible political strategy .
Breaking up is hard to do in politics too but Johnson has a big decision : it ’ s him or Cummings @

Boris Johnson thinks Cummings is “a hoot” and full of “jolly japes”, without appreciating the damage he has inflicted
Kevin Maguire: Monster or master - Johnson or Cummings - one will have to go
Governments with big majorities destroy themselves from the inside and Boris Johnson is under growing pressure to shackle or sack liability Dominic Cummings.
The Prime Minister’s arrogant chief aide, a creature of privilege playing the rough outsider, smashes Downing Street hero to zero records.
Labelled a “career psychopath” by David Cameron, complaints he is a posh bully mount rapidly when Cummings is accused of picking on junior special advisers after losing bruising battles with Cabinet Ministers over HS2 and the Budget.
One senior Tory told me Johnson thinks Cummings is “a hoot” and full of “jolly japes”, without appreciating the damage inflicted.
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Menacingly informing ministerial advisers “I’ll see half of you next week”, implying the other half are for the chop, was the last straw for a prominent Tory MP. “Tell me how that’s not bullying?” he asked, rhetorically.
“Punching up is one thing but Cummings stopped doing that because he discovered people bigger than him punch back.”
The same MP, a mover and shaker in Parliament, observed Cummings’ rudeness to an ITN reporter, filmed at the end of last month, was the vanity of a man “disappearing up his own backside” with “aggressive hubris”.
Cummings’ establishment background, expensive Durham School then Oxford University education, followed by marriage to an heiress with a Northumberland castle in the family, is shielded by dressing deliberately scruffily for No10.
How Johnson handles the destructive and self-destructing figure will partly define his Premiership.
Labour must be praying a Dr Frankenstein Prime Minister doesn’t fire an Igor little helper sparking more trouble than the entire Shadow Cabinet.
Some Tories hope Cummings will walk – the head of the Brexit campaign tiring of defeats, with this week’s expected Cabinet reshuffle unlikely to carry the fingerprints of a wrecker increasingly reckless over his impotence.
Blame for the self-defeating war with the media is pinned on a Cummings putting himself first, silly personal spats favoured over sensible political strategy.
Breaking up is hard to do in politics too but Johnson has a big decision: it’s him or Cummings.


thedailymirror--2020-02-09--Blac Chyna risks nip slip in outrageously low-cut dress as she mixes with A-list at Oscars

Blac Chyna made waves when she tread the red carpet in a racy thigh-split and plunging dress which accentuated her curves .
The bombshell risked a nip slip in the dangerously low-cut dress as her cleavage threatened to spill out of the neckline .
Her dress was fitted with a statement trail which ensured all eyes were on the mother of Rob Kardashian 's daughter Dream .
Purple frilled shoulder pads and cuffs injected a flash of colour to her black attire as the reality star rubbed shoulders with the A-list stars .
Her open-toe heels had a towering platform @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made right impression on the red carpet among the hottest of Hollywood .
Joker has swept the board with 11 nominations including Best Picture and Joaquin Phoenix up for Best Actor .
The Irishman , 1917 and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood also received 10 nods each .
There 's a lot of buzz surrounding Brad Pitt 's nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Once Upon A Time .
It would be his first acting Oscar after his failed attempts with nominations for movies Twelve Monkeys , The Curious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ previous years .
Brad has previously scooped the Oscar trophy for producing 12 Years a Slave in 2014 .
There is also a lot of excitement over whether Brad will have another run-in with Jennifer Aniston after the exes were reunited earlier in the awards season .
Sending romance rumours flying , the couple have insisted they remain firm friends .
Fans were disappointed to see the pair were n't placed near each other in the seating arrangement because Brad landed a front seat spot but Jen 's seat was no where to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will perform at the Oscars fuelling speculation she use the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to debut her James Bond theme tune to No Time To Die .
There will be no host for the Oscars 2020 in the same vein as last year but plenty of stars have got on board to present the awards .
The line-up includes last year 's winners Mahershala Ali ( Green Book ) , Olivia Colman ( The Favourite ) , Regina King ( If Beale Street Could Talk ) and Rami Malek ( Bohemian Rhapsody ) .
Other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Timothée Chalamet , Gal Gadot , Lin-Manuel Miranda , Anthony Ramos , Mark Ruffalo , Mindy Kaling , Julia Louis-Dreyfus , Will Ferrell , Kelly Marie Tran and Kristen Wiig .

Blac Chyna narrowly avoided suffering a wardrobe malfunction when she hit the red carpet with the galaxy of stars
Blac Chyna risks nip slip in outrageously low-cut dress as she mixes with A-list at Oscars
Blac Chyna made waves when she tread the red carpet in a racy thigh-split and plunging dress which accentuated her curves.
The bombshell risked a nip slip in the dangerously low-cut dress as her cleavage threatened to spill out of the neckline.
Her dress was fitted with a statement trail which ensured all eyes were on the mother of Rob Kardashian's daughter Dream.
Purple frilled shoulder pads and cuffs injected a flash of colour to her black attire as the reality star rubbed shoulders with the A-list stars.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Her open-toe heels had a towering platform to elevate her height and ensure she made right impression on the red carpet among the hottest of Hollywood.
Joker has swept the board with 11 nominations including Best Picture and Joaquin Phoenix up for Best Actor.
The Irishman, 1917 and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood also received 10 nods each.
There's a lot of buzz surrounding Brad Pitt's nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Once Upon A Time.
It would be his first acting Oscar after his failed attempts with nominations for movies Twelve Monkeys, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Moneyball in previous years.
Brad has previously scooped the Oscar trophy for producing 12 Years a Slave in 2014.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
There is also a lot of excitement over whether Brad will have another run-in with Jennifer Aniston after the exes were reunited earlier in the awards season.
Sending romance rumours flying, the couple have insisted they remain firm friends.
Fans were disappointed to see the pair weren't placed near each other in the seating arrangement because Brad landed a front seat spot but Jen's seat was no where to be seen.
Elsewhere, Billie Eilish will perform at the Oscars fuelling speculation she use the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to debut her James Bond theme tune to No Time To Die.
There will be no host for the Oscars 2020 in the same vein as last year but plenty of stars have got on board to present the awards.
The line-up includes last year's winners Mahershala Ali (Green Book), Olivia Colman (The Favourite), Regina King (If Beale Street Could Talk) and Rami Malek (Bohemian Rhapsody).
Other presenters involved include: Zazie Beetz, Timothée Chalamet, Gal Gadot, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Anthony Ramos, Mark Ruffalo, Mindy Kaling, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Will Ferrell, Kelly Marie Tran and Kristen Wiig.


thedailymirror--2020-02-09--Love Island fans left in 'floods of tears' after Shaughna's confesses love for Callum

Love Island viewers were left in floods of tears tonight as Shaughna Phillips opened up about her feelings for Callum Jones tonight .
After the cheeky scaffolder decided to bring blonde bombshell Molly back from Casa Amore , while he was still coupled up with Essex lass Shaughna , the villa has been in absolute turmoil .
Despite the drama , Callum got the guts to pull his former flame for a chat in tonight 's episode , but after their explosive chat , fans could n't help but get a little emotional after Shaughna confessed her feelings for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Paige Turley after their awkward chat , the brunette beauty admitted that she never feels good enough .
`` Why is it always me who loses out on the guy ?
Why ca n't I be the one they want ? ''
she cried .
`` I really liked that boy , but it was just all a game to him was n't it ?
And now he 's with Molly '' .
After her honest display , Love Island fans flocked to Twitter to share their sympathy 's with Shaughna .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Poor Shaughna ! ''
wrote one saddened fan .
`` This is so sad .
I 've been there , and I completely get why she 's crying .
So sad '' another tweeted .
While a third quipped : `` Oh wow , Callum does n't know what he 's missing out on .
Crying over Shaughna . ''
This comes after newbie Molly Smith has admitted she `` has doubts '' about snakey scaffolder Callum Jones after Shaughna says he used her and faked their romance .
Relations between the women @ @ @ @ @ @ @ producers sent them off for a face-to-face chat to clear the air .
However , it gave Shaughna the chance to give Molly some home truths about Callum - and it 's left her feeling `` wary '' of her new man .
During their chat , Shaughna tells her : `` I think he used me until something better came along .
I don ’ t think he was genuine with me once .
`` He mentioned every day how easy it was with each other .
He sold me a dream @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be weird if I wasn ’ t upset . ''
Molly then admits she 's feeling swayed by Shaughna 's comments , saying : `` It ’ s hard to listen to how he was with you and not have your doubts as well . ''

Rejected Love Island star Shaughna Phillips wore her heart on her sleeve as she confessed her true feelings for Callum - leaving viewers utterly devastated
Love Island fans left in 'floods of tears' after Shaughna's confesses love for Callum
Love Island viewers were left in floods of tears tonight as Shaughna Phillips opened up about her feelings for Callum Jones tonight.
After the cheeky scaffolder decided to bring blonde bombshell Molly back from Casa Amore, while he was still coupled up with Essex lass Shaughna, the villa has been in absolute turmoil.
Despite the drama, Callum got the guts to pull his former flame for a chat in tonight's episode, but after their explosive chat, fans couldn't help but get a little emotional after Shaughna confessed her feelings for the 23-year-old.
Speaking to her best pal Paige Turley after their awkward chat, the brunette beauty admitted that she never feels good enough.
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"Why is it always me who loses out on the guy? Why can't I be the one they want?" she cried.
"I really liked that boy, but it was just all a game to him wasn't it? And now he's with Molly".
After her honest display, Love Island fans flocked to Twitter to share their sympathy's with Shaughna.
"I'm in floods of tears. Poor Shaughna!" wrote one saddened fan.
Image: ITV) ITV)
"This is so sad. I've been there, and I completely get why she's crying. So sad" another tweeted.
While a third quipped: "Oh wow, Callum doesn't know what he's missing out on. Crying over Shaughna."
"Devastating watching the poor girl" another wrote.
This comes after newbie Molly Smith has admitted she "has doubts" about snakey scaffolder Callum Jones after Shaughna says he used her and faked their romance.
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Relations between the women has been frosty ever since, but producers sent them off for a face-to-face chat to clear the air.
However, it gave Shaughna the chance to give Molly some home truths about Callum - and it's left her feeling "wary" of her new man.
During their chat, Shaughna tells her: "I think he used me until something better came along. I don’t think he was genuine with me once.
"He mentioned every day how easy it was with each other. He sold me a dream and I definitely bought it. It would be weird if I wasn’t upset."
Molly then admits she's feeling swayed by Shaughna's comments, saying: "It’s hard to listen to how he was with you and not have your doubts as well."
Awkward !
*Love Island returns tomorrow at 9pm on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-02-09--NYPD officer shot at desk a day after colleague hurt in 'assassination attempt'

A NYPD officer was shot at his desk just a day after his colleague was blasted in what police are describing as two 'assassination attempts ' .
A policeman was shot in the neck and chin when his patrol van was ambushed in the Bronx , New York , on Saturday , although he survived the shooting and left hospital in a wheelchair today .
Another officer suffered a bullet wound to the arm this morning when the same shooter entered a Bronx police station and opened fire on policemen and civilian workers .
The suspect , who reportedly has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ground after running out of bullets in the 41st precinct headquarters .
A video of this morning 's attack shows people inside the building fleeing in terror as the gunman chases after them .
He is then seen walking back the way he came , before dropping to the ground .
The shooter was filmed firing at a police van in another clip , leaving one officer injured .
After the attack , Chief Terence Monahan , commanding officer of the 41st precinct , tweeted : `` Tonight in the Bronx , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of our hero cops in an attempt to assassinate them as they sat in a police van .
`` One officer was shot in the neck , but will thankfully survive .
Make no mistake — we will apprehend the person responsible . ''
According to CNN , NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea said : `` This is not a crime gone bad .
This is not a liquor store robbery interrupted , that a tragedy erupts from .
`` This is a premeditated assassination attempt .
By the grace of God we 're @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suspect was arrested after diving to the ground in the police station , with officers seizing a 9mm Sig Sauer pistol from him .
He has a previous conviction for attempted murder from 2002 and was paroled in 2017 .
The gunman apparently spoke to officers in the police van before opening fire on them on Saturday .
One of the policemen apparently shouted 'gun ' when the shooter pulled out his firearm .

SUSPECT WALKS INTO POLICE STATION AND SHOOTS AN NYPD LIEUTENANT IN ARM
SUSPECT WALKS INTO POLICE STATION AND SHOOTS AN NYPD LIEUTENANT IN ARM
CCTV recorded a suspect shooting a pair of policemen in two separate 'assassination attempts' in the Bronx, New York, US, although both officers have survived - and the gunman is in custody
A NYPD officer was shot at his desk just a day after his colleague was blasted in what police are describing as two 'assassination attempts'.
A policeman was shot in the neck and chin when his patrol van was ambushed in the Bronx, New York, on Saturday, although he survived the shooting and left hospital in a wheelchair today.
Another officer suffered a bullet wound to the arm this morning when the same shooter entered a Bronx police station and opened fire on policemen and civilian workers.
The suspect, who reportedly has a lengthy criminal record, dived to the ground after running out of bullets in the 41st precinct headquarters.
A video of this morning's attack shows people inside the building fleeing in terror as the gunman chases after them.
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He is then seen walking back the way he came, before dropping to the ground.
The shooter was filmed firing at a police van in another clip, leaving one officer injured.
After the attack, Chief Terence Monahan, commanding officer of the 41st precinct, tweeted: "Tonight in the Bronx, a violent criminal opened fire on 2 of our hero cops in an attempt to assassinate them as they sat in a police van.
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"One officer was shot in the neck, but will thankfully survive. Make no mistake — we will apprehend the person responsible."
According to CNN, NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea said: "This is not a crime gone bad. This is not a liquor store robbery interrupted, that a tragedy erupts from.
"This is a premeditated assassination attempt. By the grace of God we're not planning a funeral."
The suspect was arrested after diving to the ground in the police station, with officers seizing a 9mm Sig Sauer pistol from him.
He has a previous conviction for attempted murder from 2002 and was paroled in 2017.
The gunman apparently spoke to officers in the police van before opening fire on them on Saturday.
One of the policemen apparently shouted 'gun' when the shooter pulled out his firearm.


thedailymirror--2020-02-09--Disgusted Love Island fans slam 'rude and fake' Natalia as Luke M is close to tears

Disgusted Love Island viewers slammed Natalia Zoppa over her `` rude '' attitude towards Luke M tonight , claiming she `` faked '' her feelings for him to get into the villa .
Natalia , who Luke met in Casa Amor , seemed incredibly frosty towards Luke M this evening and refused to look at him as they sat next to one another .
`` You 're in a right one today , '' he told her .
`` You only get this experience once ... '' However Natalia glanced at him before saying : `` I 'm going the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Luke M tried to make excuses for her saying that she was `` overwhelmed '' , but when talking to Luke T he admitted that she `` ca n't read her at all '' .
Later , Natalia confessed to the girls that she did n't feel any chemistry with Luke M , crying : `` I feel so s*** . ''
She then told Luke M : `` I ca n't feel the sexual chemistry between us . ''
`` You could have told us , '' he replied but comforted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ went to relay the story of what happened to Luke T and Siannise and looked close to tears .
And viewers flocked to Twitter , furious at Natalia 's attitude towards Luke M. One fumed : `` Natalia and these crocodile tears you knew you never liked him !
You just wanted that blue tick girl # LoveIsland . ''
While another commented : `` Natalia admitting she ’ s been leading Luke M on , awful character # loveisland . ''
A third raged : `` It ’ s blatantly obvious that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Luke M for a free ticket into the villa .
Fair enough if there ’ s no connection but atleast just be honest with the guy .
Poor Luke can ’ t catch a break ... .☹ # LoveIsland . ''

Love Island viewers slammed Casa Amor's Natalia over her moodiness towards Luke M and accused her of using him to get into the villa
Disgusted Love Island fans slam 'rude and fake' Natalia as Luke M is close to tears
Disgusted Love Island viewers slammed Natalia Zoppa over her "rude" attitude towards Luke M tonight, claiming she "faked" her feelings for him to get into the villa.
Natalia, who Luke met in Casa Amor, seemed incredibly frosty towards Luke M this evening and refused to look at him as they sat next to one another.
"You're in a right one today," he told her. "You only get this experience once..."
However Natalia glanced at him before saying: "I'm going the top my bottle up."
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Initially, Luke M tried to make excuses for her saying that she was "overwhelmed", but when talking to Luke T he admitted that she "can't read her at all".
Later, Natalia confessed to the girls that she didn't feel any chemistry with Luke M, crying: "I feel so s***."
She then told Luke M: "I can't feel the sexual chemistry between us."
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"You could have told us," he replied but comforted her when she began crying.
He went to relay the story of what happened to Luke T and Siannise and looked close to tears.
And viewers flocked to Twitter , furious at Natalia's attitude towards Luke M.
One fumed: "Natalia and these crocodile tears you knew you never liked him! You just wanted that blue tick girl #LoveIsland."
While another commented: "Natalia admitting she’s been leading Luke M on, awful character #loveisland."
A third raged: "It’s blatantly obvious that Natalia only pretended to show interest in Luke M for a free ticket into the villa. Fair enough if there’s no connection but atleast just be honest with the guy. Poor Luke can’t catch a break....☹ #LoveIsland."
*Love Island returns tomorrow at 9pm on ITV2


thedailymirror--2020-02-09--Oscars 2020's most outrageous dresses - from Billie Eilish to Blac Chyna

The Oscars is the most glamorous night of the year as the most famous faces in the world of film gather on the red carpet .
But unfortunately , not every star managed to get it quite right and their dresses failed to match some of the stunning looks seen tonight .
Billie Eilish showcased her unique style in a baggy Chanel suit , which she teamed with an eye-catching pair of platformed trainers .
She wore a pair of lace gloves with Chanel written on the front and had enormous black acrylic nails on her fingers .
Her hair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ giving us serious Cruella De Vil vibes .
Blac Chyna almost spilled out of her raunchy black gown .
It barely covered her ample cleavage and was slashed at the thigh , flashing plenty of the reality TV star 's figure .
Sandra Oh also went for the big shoulder look with huge feathered sleves .
The dress had a feather train and was seriously low-cut allowing the Killing Eve beauty to flash some serious cleavage .
Singer Aurora wore a mint green suit with red tassels on the waistband and thighs .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and green jewels .
The Running with the Wolves hitmaker pulled the look together with a pair of chunky white trainers .
Outlander star Caitriona Balfe wore a floor-sweeping black dress with a pink lace detail over the top .
It featured a big bow on the neck and had flared sleeves .

OSCARS MOST OUTRAGEOUS DRESSES: BILLIE EILISH WEARS ALL CHANEL AT THE OSCARS
OSCARS MOST OUTRAGEOUS DRESSES: BILLIE EILISH WEARS ALL CHANEL AT THE OSCARS
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The Oscars 2020 red carpet kicked off with a few dresses that couldn't hold their own with some of the more glamorous looks
Oscars 2020's most outrageous dresses - from Billie Eilish to Blac Chyna
The Oscars is the most glamorous night of the year as the most famous faces in the world of film gather on the red carpet.
But unfortunately, not every star managed to get it quite right and their dresses failed to match some of the stunning looks seen tonight.
Billie Eilish showcased her unique style in a baggy Chanel suit, which she teamed with an eye-catching pair of platformed trainers.
She wore a pair of lace gloves with Chanel written on the front and had enormous black acrylic nails on her fingers.
Her hair was dyed neon yellow and black, giving us serious Cruella De Vil vibes.
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Blac Chyna almost spilled out of her raunchy black gown.
It barely covered her ample cleavage and was slashed at the thigh, flashing plenty of the reality TV star's figure.
Her gown featured 80s-style power shoulders with blue jewel detailing.
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Cynthia Erivo, who is nominated for an Oscar, has gone for a huge white, statement gown to walk the red carpet.
The stunning British actress could be in the running to be the youngest EGOT winner ever - adding an Oscar to her collection of a Grammy, Emmy and a Tony.
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Kristen Wiig went for an unusual ruffle gown that looked quite difficult to move in. Kristen is one of the big comedy names that will be presenting an award this evening.
Saoirse Ronan, who is currently up for an Oscar for her role in Little Women went for a statement black and lilac ruffle gown.
The look is unlike anything we've seen on the red carpet this evening, and the 25-year-old Ladybird actress is one to watch this evening.
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Sandra Oh also went for the big shoulder look with huge feathered sleeves.
The dress had a feather train and was seriously low-cut allowing the Killing Eve beauty to flash some serious cleavage.
Acting heavyweight Natalie Portman opted for an elegant black and gold gown, and despite the temperate weather in Hollywood today she paired the look with a sleek cloak.
Singer Aurora wore a mint green suit with red tassels on the waistband and thighs.
She sported a kooky headdress with gold and green jewels.
The Running with the Wolves hitmaker pulled the look together with a pair of chunky white trainers.
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The stunning Rooney Mara wowed in a daring Alexander McQueen lace cut-out dress with sheer panelling - in a risqué look.
Outlander star Caitriona Balfe wore a floor-sweeping black dress with a pink lace detail over the top.
It featured a big bow on the neck and had flared sleeves.
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thedailymirror--2020-02-09--Love Island couple set to be dumped from the island in brutal twist

Another Love Island couple is set to dumped from the villa next week in a brutal twist .
And as the savage dumpling looms , there 's no denying that there are a number of couples at risk of being flicked from the island .
After tonight 's rather explosive episode , cracks began to show in more than one coupling .
He 's been unlucky in love so far , and tonight , Justin Bieber lookalike Luke M was once again shot down by newbie Natalia who admitted that she felt no sexual attraction towards the handsome hunk .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ while explaining her dilemma to the girls , the Casa Amore beau insisted that she has got 'the ick ' , and ca n't help but feel annoyed when Luke M tries to lay it on factor fifty with her .
`` I feel so bad .
I ca n't help how I feel but I honestly feel nothing towards him '' she told her girls .
`` I feel like I 've led him on a bit , but it was n't intentional '' she insisted .
Natalia then proceeded to break @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pointed out , looked as though he was on the verge of tears .
Although fans shared their love for the JB lookalike , they were n't shy about slating the brunette beauty who he brought back from Casa Amore .
It 's likely that fans will want to keep Luke in in order to give him another chance at finding love , but there 's no denying that the pair as a couple , are at risk of being dumped from the island .
Another couple who are in high risk are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ towards Jess , Sophie and Leanne , the policeman has been deemed a massive game player .
Viewers have continued to question his intentions , and have been immensely open about sharing their discomfort to the way in which he appears to tell girls what he thinks they want to hear with his soppy one-liners .
Will we be waving goodbye to Mike and his new lady ?
It 's very likley .
Cracks also began to appear in Molly and Callum 's new relationship tonight , just days after the loved-up pair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Callum was still coupled up with Shaughna .
Molly began to question Callum 's intentions after her chat with Shaughna where the pair discussed the awkward tension between them in the villa .
Loyal viewers may vote for Callum due to his actions against the brunette beauty , but only time will tell if himself and Molly are given another chance at love in the villa .
Rebecca and newbie Jordan are also at risk of being voted off the island , due to the fact that they have n't been given much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who are definitely safe include Paige and Finn who became girlfriend and boyfriend in tonight 's episode , and Siannise and Luke T who spent their first night together in the infamous Hideaway .

Love Island couple set to be dumped from the island in brutal twist
Love Island couple set to be dumped from the island in brutal twist
As the final weeks in the villa are quickly creeping up , another brutal dumping looms as viewers are about to bid farewell to one unlucky couple
Love Island couple set to be dumped from the island in brutal twist
Another Love Island couple is set to dumped from the villa next week in a brutal twist.
And as the savage dumpling looms, there's no denying that there are a number of couples at risk of being flicked from the island.
After tonight's rather explosive episode, cracks began to show in more than one coupling.
He's been unlucky in love so far, and tonight, Justin Bieber lookalike Luke M was once again shot down by newbie Natalia who admitted that she felt no sexual attraction towards the handsome hunk.
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After she shed a couple of tears while explaining her dilemma to the girls, the Casa Amore beau insisted that she has got 'the ick', and can't help but feel annoyed when Luke M tries to lay it on factor fifty with her.
"I feel so bad. I can't help how I feel but I honestly feel nothing towards him" she told her girls.
"I feel like I've led him on a bit, but it wasn't intentional" she insisted.
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Natalia then proceeded to break the awkward news to Luke who viewers pointed out, looked as though he was on the verge of tears.
Although fans shared their love for the JB lookalike, they weren't shy about slating the brunette beauty who he brought back from Casa Amore.
It's likely that fans will want to keep Luke in in order to give him another chance at finding love, but there's no denying that the pair as a couple, are at risk of being dumped from the island.
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Another couple who are in high risk are Mike and Priscilla.
Following his actions towards Jess, Sophie and Leanne, the policeman has been deemed a massive game player.
Viewers have continued to question his intentions, and have been immensely open about sharing their discomfort to the way in which he appears to tell girls what he thinks they want to hear with his soppy one-liners.
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Will we be waving goodbye to Mike and his new lady? It's very likley.
Cracks also began to appear in Molly and Callum's new relationship tonight, just days after the loved-up pair arrived back from Casa Amore, while Callum was still coupled up with Shaughna.
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Molly began to question Callum's intentions after her chat with Shaughna where the pair discussed the awkward tension between them in the villa.
Loyal viewers may vote for Callum due to his actions against the brunette beauty, but only time will tell if himself and Molly are given another chance at love in the villa.
Rebecca and newbie Jordan are also at risk of being voted off the island, due to the fact that they haven't been given much airtime since coupling up.
The couples who are definitely safe include Paige and Finn who became girlfriend and boyfriend in tonight's episode, and Siannise and Luke T who spent their first night together in the infamous Hideaway.
*Love Island returns tomorrow at 9pm on ITV2


thedailymirror--2020-02-09--Phillip Schofield's wife Steph says she will always love and support her husband

Phillip Schofield 's wife Steph said she will always love her husband after he come out as gay .
The This Morning star 's wife threw her support behind the love of her life following the series of `` heartbreaking conversations '' at their Oxfordshire home .
Steph and Phil have been married for nearly 27 years before he come to the realisation he was gay , although he admitted he thought he was bisexual when he married her .
The mother-of-two gushed she was so proud of their daughters Ruby and Molly for showering their dad with love following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ I love Phillip , as much today as I ever have , and always will .
“ We ’ ve been awestruck by the strength and love of our precious girls , even as they ’ ve been trying to make sense of it all for themselves .
“ Our family have also been so supportive and will help us going forward ...
Although this is difficult for us all , I support Phillip in taking this brave step.
” Phil broke the news he was gay on social media with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on This Morning with Holly Willoughby .
In his Instagram statement , he shared : `` You never know what 's going on in someone 's seemingly perfect life , what issues they are struggling with , or the state of their wellbeing - and so you wo n't know what has been consuming me for the last few years .
`` With the strength and support of my wife and my daughters , I have been coming to terms with the fact that I am gay ... '' This is something that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Despite being Phillip 's rock and supporting his decision , a friend close to the couple has told The Mirror that Stephanie is `` absolutely shattered they have been living a lie for so long '' .
A source confided in The Mirror : `` Steph is being a rock for Phillip , as she always has been , but there 's no denying she is absolutely shattered by all this .
`` She and the girls love him very much and will support him as much as they can , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lie for so long is terribly hurtful . ''
Phil has confirmed he 's not looking for a new relationship now he 's officially out .

PHILLIP SCHOFIELD TALKS ABOUT HIS WIFE'S REACTION TO HIM COMING OUT
PHILLIP SCHOFIELD TALKS ABOUT HIS WIFE'S REACTION TO HIM COMING OUT
Married couple Steph and Phil have been married for nearly 27 years before he come to the realisation he was gay
Phillip Schofield's wife Steph says she will always love and support her husband
Phillip Schofield's wife Steph said she will always love her husband after he come out as gay.
The This Morning star's wife threw her support behind the love of her life following the series of "heartbreaking conversations" at their Oxfordshire home.
Steph and Phil have been married for nearly 27 years before he come to the realisation he was gay, although he admitted he thought he was bisexual when he married her.
The mother-of-two gushed she was so proud of their daughters Ruby and Molly for showering their dad with love following the revelation.
She told The Sun: “I love Phillip, as much today as I ever have, and always will.
“We’ve been awestruck by the strength and love of our precious girls, even as they’ve been trying to make sense of it all for themselves.
“Our family have also been so supportive and will help us going forward... Although this is difficult for us all, I support Phillip in taking this brave step.”
Phil broke the news he was gay on social media with his loyal admirers before giving an interview on This Morning with Holly Willoughby.
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In his Instagram statement, he shared: "You never know what's going on in someone's seemingly perfect life, what issues they are struggling with, or the state of their wellbeing - and so you won't know what has been consuming me for the last few years.
"With the strength and support of my wife and my daughters, I have been coming to terms with the fact that I am gay...
"This is something that has caused many heart-breaking conversations at home."
Despite being Phillip's rock and supporting his decision, a friend close to the couple has told The Mirror that Stephanie is "absolutely shattered they have been living a lie for so long".
A source confided in The Mirror: "Steph is being a rock for Phillip, as she always has been, but there's no denying she is absolutely shattered by all this.
"She and the girls love him very much and will support him as much as they can, but the knowledge they have been living a lie for so long is terribly hurtful."
Phil has confirmed he's not looking for a new relationship now he's officially out.


thedailymirror--2020-02-09--Inside Meghan Markle and Harry's A-list dinner with Jennifer Lopez and A-Rod

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle continued their courtship of American A-listers by dining with Jennifer Lopez and her baseball star boyfriend .
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex bonded with the pop queen at Wall Street bank JP Morgan ’ s Miami billionaire ’ s summit – reportedly their first paid engagement since stepping down from royal duties .
Harry told high-rollers about his struggle to come to terms with his mother Princess Diana ’ s death and revealed he had been in therapy for the past three years .
After stepping off stage , the couple joined JLo , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ known in the US as A-Rod – for dinner at Habitat , a restaurant at 1Hotel South Beach where the summit was held .
One source said : “ Harry and Meghan got on really well with Jennifer and Alex .
JLo was overheard inviting the couple and their baby Archie to her and Alex ’ s house in Miami to spend time with them and their kids.
” The Duke and Duchess are estimated to have earned more than $ 500,000 ( £388,000 ) from the appearance , with some estimates as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Details of the dinner date came as controversy grew around their decision to reportedly take money from a bank with such a dubious record .
It built its business on banks that profited from the slave trade and its financial wrongdoings have resulted in billions in fines .
Four years ago the bank handed £500,000 to the Remain campaign while in 2016 , Chairman Jamie Dimon warned of an EU trade war if Brexit went ahead .
Dimon , whose fortune is estimated at £800million , said it would “ result in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were flown from Vancouver , Canada , to the Palm Beach event on JP Morgan ’ s £50million Gulfstream 6 , described as the “ biggest , fastest and overall best private jet money can buy ” .
The move raised questions about their carbon footprint .
An economy flight alone would pump out 13.65 tons of carbon .
The Queen has reportedly requested they attend the annual Commonwealth Ser-vice at Westminster Abbey on March 9 .
They are expected to include it in a tour marking their final duties as senior royals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ declined to comment .

The Sussexes and A-listers’ dine together after $1m gig, while controversy grows around their decision to take money from Wall Street bank JP Morgan
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle continued their courtship of American A-listers by dining with Jennifer Lopez and her baseball star boyfriend.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex bonded with the pop queen at Wall Street bank JP Morgan’s Miami billionaire’s summit – reportedly their first paid engagement since stepping down from royal duties.
Harry told high-rollers about his struggle to come to terms with his mother Princess Diana’s death and revealed he had been in therapy for the past three years.
After stepping off stage, the couple joined JLo, 50, and Rodriguez, 44 – known in the US as A-Rod – for dinner at Habitat, a restaurant at 1Hotel South Beach where the summit was held.
One source said: “Harry and Meghan got on really well with Jennifer and Alex. JLo was overheard inviting the couple and their baby Archie to her and Alex’s house in Miami to spend time with them and their kids.”
The Duke and Duchess are estimated to have earned more than $500,000 (£388,000) from the appearance, with some estimates as high as $1million (£775,000).
Details of the dinner date came as controversy grew around their decision to reportedly take money from a bank with such a dubious record.
JP Morgan clients have included Prince Andrew’s paedophile pal Jeffrey Epstein and Ponzi scheme crook Bernie Madoff.
It built its business on banks that profited from the slave trade and its financial wrongdoings have resulted in billions in fines.
Four years ago the bank handed £500,000 to the Remain campaign while in 2016, Chairman Jamie Dimon warned of an EU trade war if Brexit went ahead.
Dimon, whose fortune is estimated at £800million, said it would “result in years of uncertainty”.
The Sussexes were flown from Vancouver, Canada, to the Palm Beach event on JP Morgan’s £50million Gulfstream 6, described as the “biggest, fastest and overall best private jet money can buy”.
The move raised questions about their carbon footprint. An economy flight alone would pump out 13.65 tons of carbon.
The Queen has reportedly requested they attend the annual Commonwealth Ser-vice at Westminster Abbey on March 9.
They are expected to include it in a tour marking their final duties as senior royals.
Buckingham Palace and JP Morgan both declined to comment.


thedailymirror--2020-02-09--Body of Brit grandad found in Benidorm months after he vanished on family holiday

The body of a missing British grandad has been found in Benidorm .
Phil Pearce , 68 , from Bridgewater , Somerset , vanished after leaving a police station in the Costa Blanca resort in the early hours of September 10 last year .
He said in a statement : “ To our saddest regrets we can confirm that our dad Phil Pearce has been found deceased in Benidorm .
“ We would like to take this opportunity to thank all for the support you have given to our family.
” He added : “ Can I please ask that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this very sad and very hard time.
” The pensioner was on holiday in Benidorm when he went missing .
Police in the resort could not be reached last night/on Sunday night for any further comment .
Missing posters put up around the time Phil went missing described him as “ friendly but confused and disorientated.
” He was said to have been drinking in the Rambo bar in Benidorm ’ s old town the night he vanished Reports published before it was confirmed he had been found dead said his family believed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from memory loss .
He went missing during a period of storms and flash floods in the area , although it is not believed to have been raining heavily in Benidorm the night he vanished .
Last month Mr Pearce ’ s family criticised the Spanish police over their failure to release CCTV showing him leaving the police station .
His son Lee said he had been told he must go to court to obtain the footage .
The BBC quoted him as saying : “ Spanish police have been a big let-down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protection rules mean we can ’ t get the CCTV .
They say we need to go to court .
“ Avon & Somerset Police have been brilliant , and have helped us since day one , but the Spanish police have put the phone down on them and haven ’ t replied to their emails .
”

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Natalia Penza, Ryan Merrifield)

68-year-old Phil Pearce's son Lee has confirmed his dad's body has been found, months after he went missing in Benidorm on a family holiday after a night drinking at a bar
Body of Brit grandad found in Benidorm months after he vanished on family holiday
The body of a missing British grandad has been found in Benidorm.
Phil Pearce, 68, from Bridgewater, Somerset, vanished after leaving a police station in the Costa Blanca resort in the early hours of September 10 last year.
Son Lee confirmed the bad news tonight.
He said in a statement: “To our saddest regrets we can confirm that our dad Phil Pearce has been found deceased in Benidorm.
“We would like to take this opportunity to thank all for the support you have given to our family.”
He added: “Can I please ask that our family is left to grieve at this very sad and very hard time.”
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The pensioner was on holiday in Benidorm when he went missing.
Police in the resort could not be reached last night/on Sunday night for any further comment.
Missing posters put up around the time Phil went missing described him as “friendly but confused and disorientated.”
He was said to have been drinking in the Rambo bar in Benidorm’s old town the night he vanished
Reports published before it was confirmed he had been found dead said his family believed he had early onset dementia and suffered from memory loss.
He went missing during a period of storms and flash floods in the area, although it is not believed to have been raining heavily in Benidorm the night he vanished.
Last month Mr Pearce’s family criticised the Spanish police over their failure to release CCTV showing him leaving the police station.
His son Lee said he had been told he must go to court to obtain the footage.
The BBC quoted him as saying: “Spanish police have been a big let-down.
“They have told me data protection rules mean we can’t get the CCTV. They say we need to go to court.
“Avon & Somerset Police have been brilliant, and have helped us since day one, but the Spanish police have put the phone down on them and haven’t replied to their emails.”


thedailymirror--2020-02-09--Phillip Schofield still living with wife as 'you can't erase 27 years of marriage'

Phillip Schofield returned to work for the first time since coming out as gay – to be greeted by cheers of support from the Dancing on Ice audience .
An insider told how Phillip was last night left in tears by the reception he got from the audience ahead of filming the ITV show .
A source said : “ Holly Willoughby and Phil walked on to the set to welcome the audience and the crowd went mad and were whooping and cheering .
“ It was such an emotional moment that it brought Phil to tears .
It means @ @ @ @ @ @ @ let it all out.
” The This Morning star , 57 , spent the weekend having heart-to-hearts with his wife Stephanie Lowe , with the pair continuing to live together , in Henley , Oxon .
A source said : “ It ’ s somewhat unconventional but they are still living together and very much a united front .
Of course it ’ s been terribly hard but they are trying to work through their problems together .
You can ’ t just erase 27 years of marriage.
” Later in the show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told Phillip he was “ a legend ” .
Ashley said : “ Phil , it ’ s been a big week , a big , big week .
You ’ ve always been an absolute legend but never , never , ever more so than this week , my friend .
I think I speak on behalf of all of us when I say we ’ ve got nothing but love and respect for you.
” Looking touched , Phillip joked : “ It ’ s not about me .
It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Friday how he had grappled for the “ past few years ” with the realisation he could no longer keep his sexuality a secret .
Friends say it came as a devastating blow to Stephanie , who is the mother of their grown-up daughters , Molly , 27 , and Ruby , 24 .
Phillip admitted coming clean had led to some “ heart-breaking conversations ” .
He told Holly : “ I feel a little lighter but I ’ m also very , very aware there ’ s no question it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ am very conscious of the hurt , so my overriding emotion for my family is obviously going to be guilt because I do feel guilty that this can ’ t be anything other than a painful process.
” Phillip ’ s mum Pat said on Saturday how she “ couldn ’ t be more proud ” of her son .
Speaking to the Mirror , Pat , 83 , said : “ For him to be so brave in front of so many people was inspiring , because I know how hard it @ @ @ @ @ @ @

EXCLUSIVE: Cheers of support for Phillip Schofield as he makes his first TV appearance since coming out, after a weekend of heart-to-heart chats with his wife
Phillip Schofield still living with wife as 'you can't erase 27 years of marriage'
Phillip Schofield returned to work for the first time since coming out as gay – to be greeted by cheers of support from the Dancing on Ice audience.
An insider told how Phillip was last night left in tears by the reception he got from the audience ahead of filming the ITV show.
A source said: “ Holly Willoughby and Phil walked on to the set to welcome the audience and the crowd went mad and were whooping and cheering.
“It was such an emotional moment that it brought Phil to tears. It means so much to him and he just let it all out.”
The This Morning star, 57, spent the weekend having heart-to-hearts with his wife Stephanie Lowe, with the pair continuing to live together, in Henley, Oxon.
A source said: “It’s somewhat unconventional but they are still living together and very much a united front. Of course it’s been terribly hard but they are trying to work through their problems together. You can’t just erase 27 years of marriage.”
Later in the show, Dancing on Ice judge Ashley Banjo told Phillip he was “a legend”.
Ashley said: “Phil, it’s been a big week, a big, big week. You’ve always been an absolute legend but never, never, ever more so than this week, my friend. I think I speak on behalf of all of us when I say we’ve got nothing but love and respect for you.”
Looking touched, Phillip joked: “It’s not about me. It’s not about me.”
Phillip told on Friday how he had grappled for the “past few years” with the realisation he could no longer keep his sexuality a secret.
Friends say it came as a devastating blow to Stephanie, who is the mother of their grown-up daughters, Molly, 27, and Ruby, 24.
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Phillip admitted coming clean had led to some “heart-breaking conversations”.
He told Holly: “I feel a little lighter but I’m also very, very aware there’s no question it causes pain and upset.
“I am very conscious of the hurt, so my overriding emotion for my family is obviously going to be guilt because I do feel guilty that this can’t be anything other than a painful process.”
Phillip’s mum Pat said on Saturday how she “couldn’t be more proud” of her son.
Speaking to the Mirror, Pat, 83, said: “For him to be so brave in front of so many people was inspiring, because I know how hard it was for him to do.”


thedailymirror--2020-02-09--Love Island fans in tears as 'shaking' Finn asks Paige to be his girlfriend in sweet speech

Love Island viewers were in tears this evening as Finn Tapp asked Paige Turley to be his girlfriend in an adorable speech .
The 20-year-old recruitment consultant plucked up the courage to pop the ( well , a ) question to singer-songwriter Paige .
After telling the rest of the guys what he was doing , the Islanders all gathered on the upper deck as he pulled Paige for a chat .
He nervously sat down by the fire pit with a bemused Paige as he whipped out his mobile phone Finn said : `` Ever since I returned from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gone to a different scale of how happy I am and I know you 're happy but you hide it . ''
Staring down at his phone , he glanced up and said : `` I wrote something on the phone because I did n't want to forget ... .
I 'm so f***ing nervous ! ''
`` I love your eyes , your lips , your patter 's alright , '' he said , causing her to giggle .
`` I know that we 've had a few tiffs but it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 've never doubted how I felt about you but I was probably doubting how you felt about me , '' he said before admitting that he was `` shaking '' .
Finn continued : `` All I 'm thinking about is what 's going to happen on the outside ... will you be my girlfriend ? ''
Paige could n't stop grinning and asked him to repeat the question as they both laughed .
In the Hideaway , Finn said to Paige : `` You did n't say yes for a while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adorable moment and flocked to Twitter to comment .
One tweeted : `` Give them the £50k already # loveisland .
Hope he does n't pull a Jordan . ''
While another commented : `` Fin and Paige to winnnn # loveisland . ''
A third remarked : `` These 2 are so cute together these 2 or luke T and S defo should win love island 2020 !
!
! ''

Love Island fans in tears as Finn asks Paige to be his girlfriend in adorable speech
Love Island fans in tears as Finn asks Paige to be his girlfriend in adorable speech
Love Island viewers are already hailing Finn Tapp and Paige Turley the winners and calling for them to win the £50k after their incredibly sweet moment during tonight's episode
Love Island fans in tears as 'shaking' Finn asks Paige to be his girlfriend in sweet speech
Love Island viewers were in tears this evening as Finn Tapp asked Paige Turley to be his girlfriend in an adorable speech.
The 20-year-old recruitment consultant plucked up the courage to pop the (well, a) question to singer-songwriter Paige.
After telling the rest of the guys what he was doing, the Islanders all gathered on the upper deck as he pulled Paige for a chat.
He nervously sat down by the fire pit with a bemused Paige as he whipped out his mobile phone
Finn said: "Ever since I returned from Casa Amor I feel like it's gone to a different scale of how happy I am and I know you're happy but you hide it."
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Staring down at his phone, he glanced up and said: "I wrote something on the phone because I didn't want to forget.... I'm so f***ing nervous!"
"You're making me nervous!" Paige exclaimed laughing.
"I love your eyes, your lips, your patter's alright," he said, causing her to giggle. "I know that we've had a few tiffs but it's brought us closer together."
"I've never doubted how I felt about you but I was probably doubting how you felt about me," he said before admitting that he was "shaking".
Finn continued: "All I'm thinking about is what's going to happen on the outside... will you be my girlfriend?"
Paige couldn't stop grinning and asked him to repeat the question as they both laughed.
In the Hideaway, Finn said to Paige: "You didn't say yes for a while!"
But tearful fans loved the adorable moment and flocked to Twitter to comment.
One tweeted: "Give them the £50k already #loveisland. Hope he doesn't pull a Jordan."
While another commented: "Fin and Paige to winnnn #loveisland."
A third remarked: "These 2 are so cute together these 2 or luke T and S defo should win love island 2020!!!"
*Love Island returns tomorrow night at 9pm on ITV2


thedailymirror--2020-02-09--Love Island fans astounded as Jess gives Ched a crash course in feminism

Love Island is many things to many people - but it rarely gets as political as tonight .
While most chats in the villa tend to focus on who 's cracking on with who or who 's head 's been turned , tonight saw Jess Gale raise the topic of feminism with her flame Ched .
Kicking back on the sun loungers , Jess asked : `` Are you a feminist , Ched ? ''
`` Yeah ! ''
Ched replied with certainty , `` In jobs , women should get paid the same as men obviously . ''
Jess @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Being a feminist does n't mean you 've got to be some raging , radical feminist .
`` Like not , ' I want women to have more rights than men . '
Do you believe that men and women should have equal rights to men ? ''
`` Yeah , '' said Ched , `` It 's important to remember that before , women were n't even allowed to work . ''
Later Ched added : `` It would be weird to see a female scaffolder though , would n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as she revealed in the Beach Hut : `` With Ched , I just enjoy being around him .
`` We 've had so many good conversations , he 's so level-headed and switched on .
I 'm really enjoying his company . ''
It 's not the first topical chat the show has ever seen - fans ca n't forget Hayley Hughes ' Brexit insight back in 2018 .
When Brexit was raised , Hayley questioned what it was , and when told it `` would mean like welfare , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cut down , '' Hayley gave the response of the century .
`` So does that mean we wo n't have any more trees ? ''
she asked , leaving her fellow islanders scratching their heads .
She also seemed to come down on the side of Remain after being told it would make it harder for her to go to Spain for her holidays .
`` But I love my holidays ! ''
she lamented .
She 's since appeared on telly with Nigel Farage , and quizzed the Brexit Party leader @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the EU .

Love Island fans stunned as Jess gives Ched a crash course in feminism
Love Island fans stunned as Jess gives Ched a crash course in feminism
Jess demanded to know if Ched believes in equality, and it seems he impressed her with his feminist credentials
Love Island fans astounded as Jess gives Ched a crash course in feminism
Love Island is many things to many people - but it rarely gets as political as tonight.
While most chats in the villa tend to focus on who's cracking on with who or who's head's been turned, tonight saw Jess Gale raise the topic of feminism with her flame Ched.
Kicking back on the sun loungers, Jess asked: "Are you a feminist, Ched?"
"Yeah!" Ched replied with certainty, "In jobs, women should get paid the same as men obviously."
Jess was happy to hear it, saying: "Being a feminist doesn't mean you've got to be some raging, radical feminist.
"Like not, 'I want women to have more rights than men.' Do you believe that men and women should have equal rights to men?"
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"Yeah," said Ched, "It's important to remember that before, women weren't even allowed to work."
Jess chimed in: "Yeah, or vote."
Later Ched added: "It would be weird to see a female scaffolder though, wouldn't it?"
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It clearly impressed Jess, as she revealed in the Beach Hut: "With Ched, I just enjoy being around him.
"We've had so many good conversations, he's so level-headed and switched on. I'm really enjoying his company."
It's not the first topical chat the show has ever seen - fans can't forget Hayley Hughes ' Brexit insight back in 2018.
Image: ITV) ITV)
When Brexit was raised, Hayley questioned what it was, and when told it "would mean like welfare, and like things we trade with would be cut down," Hayley gave the response of the century.
"So does that mean we won't have any more trees?" she asked, leaving her fellow islanders scratching their heads.
She also seemed to come down on the side of Remain after being told it would make it harder for her to go to Spain for her holidays.
"But I love my holidays!" she lamented.
She's since appeared on telly with Nigel Farage, and quizzed the Brexit Party leader about the pros and cons of leaving the EU.


thedailymirror--2020-02-09--Helicopter battles 80mph winds in Storm Ciara sea search which was false alarm

Brave emergency service workers took to the skies in howling winds on a rescue mission which turned out to have been triggered by a false alarm .
Porthcawl Royal National Lifeboat Institution members jumped in their helicopter in response to reports that a person was in the water .
The crashing waves of Storm Ciara coupled with the high tide meant anyone out at sea was in real danger .
The RNLI took to the skies and scoured the south Wales coastline .
A dramatic photo taken from the ground shows concerned onlookers peering upwards as the helicopter flies overhead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when report came through explaining the person was safe and it had been a false alarm .
Earlier in the day the public was warned away from Porthcawl , which is known for offering excellent views of the stormy seas .
Fearing that people could be swept up in waves as they broke over the harbour wall , the RNLI set up a webcam to stream live from the sea front .
It can be viewed here .
Lifeboat Operations Manager Phil Missen said : `` The intention of this webcam was to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use the sea , beaches and coastal walks but also show some spectacular views , especially during stormy weather .
`` I ’ m confident that giving people access to these dramatic scenes from their living rooms helps discourage people from putting themselves at risk .
I ’ d certainly encourage people this weekend to watch the waves crashing safely via our cam and not put themselves in any danger . ''

Porthcrawl Royal National Lifeboat Institution sent up a helicopter in search for a person who had reportedly been swept into the sea in the south Wales town famous for its big waves
Brave emergency service workers took to the skies in howling winds on a rescue mission which turned out to have been triggered by a false alarm.
Porthcawl Royal National Lifeboat Institution members jumped in their helicopter in response to reports that a person was in the water.
The crashing waves of Storm Ciara coupled with the high tide meant anyone out at sea was in real danger.
The RNLI took to the skies and scoured the south Wales coastline.
A dramatic photo taken from the ground shows concerned onlookers peering upwards as the helicopter flies overhead.
Image: Porthcawl RNLI) Porthcawl RNLI)
The helicopter turned back to base when report came through explaining the person was safe and it had been a false alarm.
Earlier in the day the public was warned away from Porthcawl, which is known for offering excellent views of the stormy seas.
Fearing that people could be swept up in waves as they broke over the harbour wall, the RNLI set up a webcam to stream live from the sea front.
It can be viewed here.
Lifeboat Operations Manager Phil Missen said: "The intention of this webcam was to make our coastline safer for those who use the sea, beaches and coastal walks but also show some spectacular views, especially during stormy weather.
"I’m confident that giving people access to these dramatic scenes from their living rooms helps discourage people from putting themselves at risk. I’d certainly encourage people this weekend to watch the waves crashing safely via our cam and not put themselves in any danger."


thedailymirror--2020-02-09--First picture of woman, 21, mauled to death by lions while working in South Africa

A young woman who was mauled to death by lions while working at a game reserve has been pictured for the first time .
Swans van Wyke , 21 , was set upon by the animals while performing her daily duties in the enclosure on Thursday .
Paramedics were called after she was found collapsed by the gate of the cage with devastating injuries .
She was covered in blood with deep bite and claw wounds , and was pronounced dead at the scene .
Police have launched an investigation at the game reserve at Bela-Bela in Limpopo , South @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opened .
South African Police spokesman Colonel Moatshe Ngoepe said : ” Our initial investigations show she was performing her duties when attacked by an unknown number of lions .
“ The circumstances leading to this tragic incident are still unknown at this stage ” .
It is not known at this stage how many lions attacked Ms Van Wyke , or if those involved would be shot .
Police said it was a decision for the game lodge and the authorities that monitor game lodges .
It is understood that game lodge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Ms Van Wyke will be offered counselling and time off .
The game lodge has been closed to the public since the fatal incident .
The lodge where the horrifying incident happened has not yet been revealed and there are dozens of lodges in the area .
In August last year , 70-year-old game lodge owner Leon van Biljon , also known as “ The Lion Man ” , was killed after he went into his lion enclosure to try and fix a broken fence .
The three lions who attacked him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were shot dead afterwards at the Mahala View Lion Game Lodge at Hammanskraal , north of Pretoria in South Africa .
In May 2018 , tourist Pieter Nortje , 55 , had his arm savaged by a lioness after he put his hand into an enclosure at the Tikwe River Game Lodge in Virginia , Free State Province , South Africa .
In the same month , Mike Hodge , 72 , owner of the Marakele Predator Centre in Thabazimbi , north of Johannesburg was attacked by a lion in an enclosure .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ rag doll through the lion 's den and was saved when keepers shot Shamba the lion dead .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Jamie Pyatt, Anna Ye)

Swans van Wyke was attacked by lions while working at Bela-Bela in Limpopo, South Africa and sustained such devastating injuries that she was pronounced dead at the scene
First picture of woman, 21, mauled to death by lions while working in South Africa
A young woman who was mauled to death by lions while working at a game reserve has been pictured for the first time.
Swans van Wyke, 21, was set upon by the animals while performing her daily duties in the enclosure on Thursday.
Paramedics were called after she was found collapsed by the gate of the cage with devastating injuries.
She was covered in blood with deep bite and claw wounds, and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police have launched an investigation at the game reserve at Bela-Bela in Limpopo, South Africa. An inquest has also been opened.
South African Police spokesman Colonel Moatshe Ngoepe said:”Our initial investigations show she was performing her duties when attacked by an unknown number of lions.
“The circumstances leading to this tragic incident are still unknown at this stage”.
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It is not known at this stage how many lions attacked Ms Van Wyke, or if those involved would be shot.
Police said it was a decision for the game lodge and the authorities that monitor game lodges.
It is understood that game lodge staff who witnessed the aftermath and co-workers of Ms Van Wyke will be offered counselling and time off.
The game lodge has been closed to the public since the fatal incident.
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The lodge where the horrifying incident happened has not yet been revealed and there are dozens of lodges in the area.
In August last year, 70-year-old game lodge owner Leon van Biljon, also known as “The Lion Man”, was killed after he went into his lion enclosure to try and fix a broken fence.
The three lions who attacked him - Rambo, Nakita and Katryn - were shot dead afterwards at the Mahala View Lion Game Lodge at Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria in South Africa.
In May 2018, tourist Pieter Nortje, 55, had his arm savaged by a lioness after he put his hand into an enclosure at the Tikwe River Game Lodge in Virginia, Free State Province, South Africa.
In the same month, Mike Hodge, 72, owner of the Marakele Predator Centre in Thabazimbi, north of Johannesburg was attacked by a lion in an enclosure.
The British expat was dragged like a rag doll through the lion's den and was saved when keepers shot Shamba the lion dead.