thedailymirror--2020-12-25--Lidl Boxing Day 2020 opening and closing hours for all UK stores

If you need to get down to the local Lidl this Boxing Day , it ’ s worth double checking the hours as they will have changed slightly .
Lidl supermarkets that are inside the M25 in England will be open from 10am right up until 7pm on Boxing Day .
Stores that are outside of the ring-road around London will stay closed on December 26th .
Lidl stores in Wales will also remain closed and supermarkets in Scotland will trade from 11am until 7pm .
Shoppers can check details for your nearest Lidl store using the store locator here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ M25 , Lidl stores will be open from 10am - 7pm .
Outside the M25 , Lidl stores are CLOSED .
• December 27th-30th : stores will be operating at their usual shopping hours • December 31st : stores will open from 8am and close at 8pm if within the M25 and 6pm outside the M25 .
Shops in Wales will close at 6pm and 7pm in Scotland Now if you ’ re looking for a festive tipple to serve guests on Boxing Day , Lidl recently launched a chocolate orange gin and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The new chocolate orange gin is packed with flavours of cocoa , silky vanilla , sweet orange and juniper .
Sounds delicious right ?
Love something sweet after dinner but can ’ t face another mince pie or Christmas pudding ?
The discounted supermarket has relaunched their Gingerbread and Mince Pie festive ice cream - it ’ s the perfect after dinner treat .
It is available in stores , priced at just £1.99 a tub .

Thinking of popping out to your nearest Lidl for some Boxing Day essentials? We have all the timings you need to know
Lidl Boxing Day 2020 opening and closing hours for all UK stores
If you need to get down to the local Lidl this Boxing Day, it’s worth double checking the hours as they will have changed slightly.
Lidl supermarkets that are inside the M25 in England will be open from 10am right up until 7pm on Boxing Day.
Stores that are outside of the ring-road around London will stay closed on December 26th.
Lidl stores in Wales will also remain closed and supermarkets in Scotland will trade from 11am until 7pm.
Shoppers can check details for your nearest Lidl store using the store locator here.
Lidl Boxing Day 2020 opening hours
December 26th: inside the M25, Lidl stores will be open from 10am - 7pm. Outside the M25, Lidl stores are CLOSED.
December 27th-30th: stores will be operating at their usual shopping hours
December 31st: stores will open from 8am and close at 8pm if within the M25 and 6pm outside the M25. Shops in Wales will close at 6pm and 7pm in Scotland
How to get £10 off your online shop during the festive season If you're planning to do some online shopping during the festive season or in the January sales, you can bag a £10 bonus towards your spend by ordering from through TopCashback. The money-saving cashback site is giving all new members a one-off £10 bonus when they spend £20 or more at hundreds of retailers across all categories including fashion, tech and beauty. To claim the savings you must sign up to TopCashback and make your purchases by 23:59pm on 31st January, 2021. TopCashback will then track the order and pay out the £10 bonus, which you can then transfer into your bank or Paypal account or redeem as vouchers. How to claim? Join Topcashback.co.uk for free. Read the instructions on the Account Overview page. Select a retailer featured on the TopCashback website and click the 'get cashback' button to head to the retailer's site. Shop as normal on the retailer website, ensuring you spend a minimum of £20 to be eligible. TopCashback will then track your purchase and pay out the bonus to your account within 30 days of the transaction. This offer applies to selected brands on the TopCashback website including B&Q, ASOS, eBay and many more. You can browse the full list by heading to Topcashback.co.uk. This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.Learn more
Now if you’re looking for a festive tipple to serve guests on Boxing Day, Lidl recently launched a chocolate orange gin and it's perfect for the Christmas season.
The new chocolate orange gin is packed with flavours of cocoa, silky vanilla, sweet orange and juniper. Sounds delicious right?
Love something sweet after dinner but can’t face another mince pie or Christmas pudding? The discounted supermarket has relaunched their Gingerbread and Mince Pie festive ice cream - it’s the perfect after dinner treat.
It is available in stores, priced at just £1.99 a tub.


thedailymirror--2020-12-25--Morrisons Boxing Day opening and closing hours - everything you need to know

After a lovely socially distanced Christmas Day with friends and family , you might be lacking a few essential items to see you through until the New Year - that ’ s where Morrisons is on hand to help .
The good news is Morrisons stores will be open across the UK on Boxing Day .
In store café opening hours will vary depending on Tier restrictions in your area and will be open for takeaway only .
You can check local store details using the store locator tool here .
As more areas across the UK have been plunged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stores are continuing to off special priority shopping slots between 6am-7am Monday-Saturday for NHS frontline staff and vulnerable shoppers .
All staff with an NHS badge will be able to queue jump at Morrisons stores across the UK to stock up on the products they need during those times .
• December 27th - 30th : stores will be operating at usual timings For those self isolating and unable to leave , Morrisons have a range of food boxes that have proved hugely popular through the pandemic .
Shoppers can choose from Cupboard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New Year ’ s Eve Dine In For Two box , priced at £30 with everything you need to a slap up three-course meal .
There 's also a Festive Fizz Box priced at £75 , which includes a selection of six bottles of Champagne and Sparkling Wines - perfect for New Year 's Eve .
You can check out the full range of boxes online here .

If you need to grab any last-minute items from your nearest Morrisons store, we’ve listed all the opening times from Boxing Day until New Years Eve in our guide
Morrisons Boxing Day 2020 opening and closing hours - everything you need to know
After a lovely socially distanced Christmas Day with friends and family, you might be lacking a few essential items to see you through until the New Year - that’s where Morrisons is on hand to help.
The good news is Morrisons stores will be open across the UK on Boxing Day. In store café opening hours will vary depending on Tier restrictions in your area and will be open for takeaway only. You can check local store details using the store locator tool here.
As more areas across the UK have been plunged into tougher Tier 4 restrictions, Morrisons stores are continuing to off special priority shopping slots between 6am-7am Monday-Saturday for NHS frontline staff and vulnerable shoppers.
All staff with an NHS badge will be able to queue jump at Morrisons stores across the UK to stock up on the products they need during those times.
Morrisons opening times for Boxing Day 2020
December 26th: 9am - 6pm
December 27th - 30th: stores will be operating at usual timings
December 31st: superstores open from 7am - 6pm
How to get £10 off your online shop during the festive season If you're planning to do some online shopping during the festive season or in the January sales, you can bag a £10 bonus towards your spend by ordering from through TopCashback. The money-saving cashback site is giving all new members a one-off £10 bonus when they spend £20 or more at hundreds of retailers across all categories including fashion, tech and beauty. To claim the savings you must sign up to TopCashback and make your purchases by 23:59pm on 31st January, 2021. TopCashback will then track the order and pay out the £10 bonus, which you can then transfer into your bank or Paypal account or redeem as vouchers. How to claim? Join Topcashback.co.uk for free. Read the instructions on the Account Overview page. Select a retailer featured on the TopCashback website and click the 'get cashback' button to head to the retailer's site. Shop as normal on the retailer website, ensuring you spend a minimum of £20 to be eligible. TopCashback will then track your purchase and pay out the bonus to your account within 30 days of the transaction. This offer applies to selected brands on the TopCashback website including B&Q, ASOS, eBay and many more. You can browse the full list by heading to Topcashback.co.uk. This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.Learn more
For those self isolating and unable to leave, Morrisons have a range of food boxes that have proved hugely popular through the pandemic.
Shoppers can choose from Cupboard Essentials Box for £20 to a special New Year’s Eve Dine In For Two box, priced at £30 with everything you need to a slap up three-course meal.
There's also a Festive Fizz Box priced at £75, which includes a selection of six bottles of Champagne and Sparkling Wines - perfect for New Year's Eve.
You can check out the full range of boxes online here.


thedailymirror--2020-12-25--Sainsbury’s Boxing Day opening times for all UK stores - all you need to know

Now the stress of cooking the all important Christmas dinner is out of the way , the real fun can start .
But if you ’ re out of milk or bread for a bacon sarnie , don ’ t worry Sainsbury ’ s stores across the UK will be open on Boxing Day .
Sainsbury ’ s has confirmed most branches will be from 10am to 5pm .
The chain confirmed it has reduced its opening hours for Boxing Day to allow staff to spend a little more time with their families over the festive season , while enabling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may need during the festive period .
Due to tighter lockdown restrictions being in place and to help customers shop safely , Sainsbury ’ s has extended its opening hours over the festive season .
To find out details for your nearest Sainsbury ’ s store , the retailer advises customers to use its online store locator .
• December 26th : 10am-5pm but will vary from store to store • December 27th : stores are open but operating different hours • December 28th : majority of stores will be open from 8am-8pm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sainsbury 's stores will be open from 7am-9pm • December 31st : majority of stores will be open from 7am-7pm If you ’ re shopping on behalf of someone else during the pandemic , Sainsbury ’ s has introduced Volunteer Shopping Cards .
You can send an E-Gift card to a friend , family member or helper so they can carry on shopping in store for you or a loved one .
You can top the cards online up to the value of £250 .
The supermarket giant also has plenty of bargains @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of New Year 's Eve .
For your cheeseboard , Sainsbury 's Wensleydale with Cranberry & Orange , Taste the Difference ( 200g ) is now priced at just £2 .
While Taste the Difference All Butter Mince Pies are now £1.50 .
Can ’ t resist a crisp or two , Pringles are half price - now down to £1.25 .
As for last minute gifts , save £12 on Laphroaig 10 Year Old Malt Whisky 70cl - which is now priced at £26 .
If you are in Tier 4 we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guidelines for click and collect and shopping rules under the restrictions .

If you need to nip to your nearest Sainsbury’s for an essential item or two, we have everything you need to know about their opening and closing times
Sainsbury’s Boxing Day 2020 opening times for UK stores - all you need to know
Now the stress of cooking the all important Christmas dinner is out of the way, the real fun can start.
But if you’re out of milk or bread for a bacon sarnie, don’t worry Sainsbury’s stores across the UK will be open on Boxing Day.
Sainsbury’s has confirmed most branches will be from 10am to 5pm. The chain confirmed it has reduced its opening hours for Boxing Day to allow staff to spend a little more time with their families over the festive season, while enabling customers to shop for the items they may need during the festive period.
Due to tighter lockdown restrictions being in place and to help customers shop safely, Sainsbury’s has extended its opening hours over the festive season.
To find out details for your nearest Sainsbury’s store, the retailer advises customers to use its online store locator.
Sainsbury’s Boxing Day opening times
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December 26th: 10am-5pm but will vary from store to store
December 27th: stores are open but operating different hours
December 28th: majority of stores will be open from 8am-8pm
December 29th and 30th: most Sainsbury's stores will be open from 7am-9pm
December 31st: majority of stores will be open from 7am-7pm
If you’re shopping on behalf of someone else during the pandemic, Sainsbury’s has introduced Volunteer Shopping Cards. You can send an E-Gift card to a friend, family member or helper so they can carry on shopping in store for you or a loved one. You can top the cards online up to the value of £250.
How to get £10 off your online shop during the festive season If you're planning to do some online shopping during the festive season or in the January sales, you can bag a £10 bonus towards your spend by ordering from through TopCashback. The money-saving cashback site is giving all new members a one-off £10 bonus when they spend £20 or more at hundreds of retailers across all categories including fashion, tech and beauty. To claim the savings you must sign up to TopCashback and make your purchases by 23:59pm on 31st January, 2021. TopCashback will then track the order and pay out the £10 bonus, which you can then transfer into your bank or Paypal account or redeem as vouchers. How to claim? Join Topcashback.co.uk for free. Read the instructions on the Account Overview page. Select a retailer featured on the TopCashback website and click the 'get cashback' button to head to the retailer's site. Shop as normal on the retailer website, ensuring you spend a minimum of £20 to be eligible. TopCashback will then track your purchase and pay out the bonus to your account within 30 days of the transaction. This offer applies to selected brands on the TopCashback website including B&Q, ASOS, eBay and many more. You can browse the full list by heading to Topcashback.co.uk. This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.Learn more
The supermarket giant also has plenty of bargains for shoppers to stock up on ahead of New Year's Eve.
For your cheeseboard, Sainsbury's Wensleydale with Cranberry & Orange, Taste the Difference (200g) is now priced at just £2.
While Taste the Difference All Butter Mince Pies are now £1.50.
Can’t resist a crisp or two, Pringles are half price - now down to £1.25. As for last minute gifts, save £12 on Laphroaig 10 Year Old Malt Whisky 70cl - which is now priced at £26.
If you are in Tier 4 we also have a breakdown of all the guidelines for click and collect and shopping rules under the restrictions.


thedailymirror--2020-12-25--Aldi Boxing Day opening and closing hours - here’s what you need to know

Another year , another Christmas Day done - but there ’ s still plenty of festive fun to be had .
Aldi , like many other supermarkets , has chosen to close on Boxing Day .
Fear not though as you ’ ll still have plenty of time to get bits and pieces in before New Year ’ s Eve .
Aldi stores will reopen on December 27 , with the majority of stores open between 10am to 6pm .
For specific opening and closing information , Aldi advises shoppers to visit aldi.co.uk/store-finder .
Or check our breakdown below : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your nearest Aldi supermarket , you can also opt for Click & Collect for £4.99 .
Aldi ’ s team of pickers are trained to choose the freshest options for your order .
On the day of pick up shoppers will receive a confirmation email or texts and will be able to collect from their chosen store .
For the festive season Aldi has recently slashed the price of prosecco , champagne and spirits - helping you get ready for the festive season and beyond .
Customers can now enjoy Costellore Prosecco Magnum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) , Nicolas De Montbart Champagne for under £10 and Costellore Prosecco Spumante DOC for under a fiver .
Aldi ’ s award-winning Greyson ’ s London Dry Gin and Tamova Vodka spirits have also both been reduced to just £12.99 .
Just don ’ t forget to add a slice of lime and ice to the shopping list .
One to enjoy whilst winding down from a delicious post Boxing Day feast is Aldi ’ s Highland Earl Whisky .
Or try Aldi 's deliciously sweet Greyson ’ s Pink Gin , @ @ @

Planning on making a trip to Aldi this Boxing Day? We have all the information you need and beyond for Aldi
Aldi Boxing Day 2020 opening times for UK stores - everything you need to know
Another year, another Christmas Day done - but there’s still plenty of festive fun to be had.
Aldi, like many other supermarkets, has chosen to close on Boxing Day. Fear not though as you’ll still have plenty of time to get bits and pieces in before New Year’s Eve.
Aldi stores will reopen on December 27, with the majority of stores open between 10am to 6pm.
For specific opening and closing information, Aldi advises shoppers to visit aldi.co.uk/store-finder. Or check our breakdown below:
December 26th: CLOSED
December 27th: 10am-6pm
December 28th - 30th: 8am-8pm
December 31st: 8am-6pm
Should you not want to physically visit your nearest Aldi supermarket, you can also opt for Click & Collect for £4.99.
Aldi’s team of pickers are trained to choose the freshest options for your order. On the day of pick up shoppers will receive a confirmation email or texts and will be able to collect from their chosen store.
For the festive season Aldi has recently slashed the price of prosecco, champagne and spirits - helping you get ready for the festive season and beyond.
Customers can now enjoy Costellore Prosecco Magnum for just £9.99 (down from £13.99), Nicolas De Montbart Champagne for under £10 and Costellore Prosecco Spumante DOC for under a fiver.
Aldi’s award-winning Greyson’s London Dry Gin and Tamova Vodka spirits have also both been reduced to just £12.99. Just don’t forget to add a slice of lime and ice to the shopping list.
One to enjoy whilst winding down from a delicious post Boxing Day feast is Aldi’s Highland Earl Whisky. Or try Aldi's deliciously sweet Greyson’s Pink Gin, now £14.99.


thedailymirror--2020-12-25--Chef shares three tasty recipes to use up your Christmas leftovers

When it comes to Christmas , one of the best parts of the day has to be the festive feast .
With turkey , roast potatoes , all of the vegetables and trimmings , it 's inevitable that there will be leftovers .
But what do you do with them ?
With a bit of creativity , any leftover Christmas dinner can be turned into a tasty meal on Boxing Day and beyond .
James Cochran , head chef from the BBC show Great British Menu and owner of restaurant 12:51 in Islington has stepped up to share how you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ easy-to-follow recipes .
He said : `` Things will be very different this year due to Covid-19 .
`` It 's going to be a tough time for many of us .
`` So , more than ever the country deserves a cracking Christmas and New Year after a 2020 to forget .
`` If there was ever one year to treat ourselves - it 's this one .
`` There 's no need to throw away any of your leftovers , you can easily turn them into tasty meals to enjoy between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saves you worrying about what to make , or going to the shops , you can just relax and enjoy the festive period - and it will save some pennies too . ''
• 6 boiled eggs ( cook for five and a half minutes then pop into cold water and peel ) • 300g of finely chopped Christmas leftovers – anything you fancy/that needs eating • Encase egg in meat mix and flour , egg and breadcrumbs • Deep fry for six minutes at 170C • Mix the sausage meat , panko @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Shape into a sausage , place in puff pastry , fold over and seal • Cook at 200C for 20 minutes and then 180C for a further 10 minutes • Mix cauliflower cheese , Marmite and extra cheese and shape into whatever weight and size you want What do you do with your leftovers at Christmas ?
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James Cochran, head chef featuring in BBC show Great British Menu has shared three simple recipes to whip up for Boxing Day using all of those tasty Christmas Day treats
Chef shares three tasty recipes to use up your Christmas leftovers
When it comes to Christmas, one of the best parts of the day has to be the festive feast.
With turkey, roast potatoes, all of the vegetables and trimmings, it's inevitable that there will be leftovers.
But what do you do with them?
With a bit of creativity, any leftover Christmas dinner can be turned into a tasty meal on Boxing Day and beyond.
James Cochran, head chef from the BBC show Great British Menu and owner of restaurant 12:51 in Islington has stepped up to share how you can use up your leftovers with three easy-to-follow recipes.
He said: "Things will be very different this year due to Covid-19.
"It's going to be a tough time for many of us.
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"So, more than ever the country deserves a cracking Christmas and New Year after a 2020 to forget.
"If there was ever one year to treat ourselves - it's this one.
"There's no need to throw away any of your leftovers, you can easily turn them into tasty meals to enjoy between Christmas and New Year.
"It saves you worrying about what to make, or going to the shops, you can just relax and enjoy the festive period - and it will save some pennies too."
Find James' easy-to-follow recipes below.
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Scotch eggs
Ingredients:
6 boiled eggs (cook for five and a half minutes then pop into cold water and peel)
3 eggs beaten
600g sausage meat
300g of finely chopped Christmas leftovers – anything you fancy/that needs eating
100g plain flour
200g panko breadcrumbs
Method:
Mix sausage meat and diced Christmas leftovers together Encase egg in meat mix and flour, egg and breadcrumbs Deep fry for six minutes at 170C Serve with Ketchup
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Sausage roll
Ingredients:
1kg sausage meat
500g Christmas leftovers roughly chopped
1 large sheet of puff pastry
2 eggs beaten
100g panko breadcrumbs
Method:
Mix the sausage meat, panko breadcrumbs, and Christmas leftovers together Shape into a sausage, place in puff pastry, fold over and seal Egg wash and chill for 4 hours Cook at 200C for 20 minutes and then 180C for a further 10 minutes
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Cauliflower cheese croquettes
Ingredients:
500g leftover cauliflower cheese
100g Marmite
100g leftover cheese
Any herbs 1/2 bunch chopped
100g plain flour
6 eggs beaten
300g panko breadcrumbs
Method:
Mix cauliflower cheese, Marmite and extra cheese and shape into whatever weight and size you want Flour, egg and breadcrumb your croquettes Deep fry at 180C until crispy
What do you do with your leftovers at Christmas? Let us know in the comments.
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thedailymirror--2020-12-25--Couple rescued from submerged car after being trapped underwater for two hours

A couple trapped in their submerged car for two hours have been rescued in what eyewitnesses have dubbed `` a Christmas miracle '' .
Matt and Alex Emmerson presumed the car was empty when they spotted it from their bathroom window , but after 15 minutes the emergency crews arrived and a daring rescue began .
Mr Edmonson , 44 , told the BBC : `` Whoever this poor couple were , they were in there for a long time - close to two hours .
`` The water must have been freezing . ''
Mrs Emmerson , 42 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there would be nobody in there .
`` Because normally people leap out and wade to safety before it gets to that point .
`` We just thought it was another car that had been abandoned . ''
Her husband - who called the rescue a `` Christmas miracle '' - said a firefighter went straight into the water and smashed a car window to gain access `` despite the water coming up to his chin '' .
Mrs Emmerson , while recording the rescue , said : `` He 's literally up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can be heard shouting to colleagues : `` Guys I 'm unsure , I do n't know if there 's anyone in here . ''
Moments later he spots a woman and smashes the window before pulling her out .
She appeared to be in a state of shock .
Mr Emmerson said : `` I could n't see anyone come out of that alive .
`` He was shouting to her to find out if there was anyone else in there and she was in a real state of shock . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ pulled out .
The couple were taken to hospital for assessment according to the East of England Ambulance Service , but no further details were given .
Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service said it had received more than 300 calls about flooding since Wednesday afternoon .
The Emmersons said the area of Thorpe End in Norfolk where they live often floods in heavy rain .

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Eyewitnesses presumed the car was empty but after 15 minutes emergency crews arrived and a daring rescue began. A firefighter waded out neck deep in the water and smashed a window
Incredible moment couple rescued after being trapped underwater in car for two hours
A couple trapped in their submerged car for two hours have been rescued in what eyewitnesses have dubbed "a Christmas miracle".
Matt and Alex Emmerson presumed the car was empty when they spotted it from their bathroom window, but after 15 minutes the emergency crews arrived and a daring rescue began.
Mr Edmonson, 44, told the BBC: "Whoever this poor couple were, they were in there for a long time - close to two hours.
"The water must have been freezing."
Mrs Emmerson, 42, added: "I just assumed that there would be nobody in there.
"Because normally people leap out and wade to safety before it gets to that point.
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"We just thought it was another car that had been abandoned."
Her husband - who called the rescue a "Christmas miracle" - said a firefighter went straight into the water and smashed a car window to gain access "despite the water coming up to his chin".
Mrs Emmerson, while recording the rescue, said: "He's literally up to his armpits."
The firefighter can be heard shouting to colleagues: "Guys I'm unsure, I don't know if there's anyone in here."
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Moments later he spots a woman and smashes the window before pulling her out.
She appeared to be in a state of shock.
Mr Emmerson said: "I couldn't see anyone come out of that alive.
"He was shouting to her to find out if there was anyone else in there and she was in a real state of shock."
A man was then found inside and pulled out.
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The couple were taken to hospital for assessment according to the East of England Ambulance Service, but no further details were given.
Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service said it had received more than 300 calls about flooding since Wednesday afternoon.
The Emmersons said the area of Thorpe End in Norfolk where they live often floods in heavy rain.


thedailymirror--2020-12-25--Little Mix pose for Christmas snap without Jesy Nelson after she quits band

The Little Mix girls have posed for their first ever Christmas snap without their bandmate Jesy Nelson .
It 's the first photo the trio have uploaded since Jesy quit the band over a week ago to `` focus on her mental health '' .
Leigh-Anne Pinnock , Jade Thirlwall and Perrie Edwards got together for a festive photoshoot after their fourth bandmate made the decision to leave .
The snap was posted to their Little Mix Instagram page .
They wrote : `` Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Mixers We hope you have the most magical day xx '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was likely taken just after she split from the group .
However fans noticed the empty hole without Jesy , and left comments about her absence .
One wrote : `` My heart cracked a bit but I ’ ll forever and always support my girls . ''
After Jesy quit the band it came to light that she 'd claimed she was once injected with painkillers 50 times so that she could go on stage with Little Mix .
The star said she felt like a `` robot '' and was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rest or recover from illness .
Jesy made the allegations in two autobiographies of the band .
The comments were not reported when the books came out in 2012 and 2016 but have come to attention after Jesy quit the band on health grounds .
She said the jabs happened before a massive TV gig on music guru Simon Cowell 's show America ’ s Got Talent in 2015 .
She wrote : “ On the day , my shoulder went and I couldn ’ t move .
In the end I had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was smothered in bruises .
“ Before the show , when I was getting my hair and make-up done , people were feeding me coffee to wake me up .
“ I was so out of it I can ’ t remember anything much about the performance , just that on stage I couldn ’ t get my balance .
It was awful , the worst thing I ’ ve had to do .
“ In a normal job you can take a day off and no one has a go at you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ miss a performance , everyone ’ s writing articles , commenting on social media and throwing abuse.
” The pop star announced she was leaving the band earlier this month , with a statement which read : `` I find the constant pressure of being in a girl group and living up to expectations very hard .
`` I need to spend some time with the people I love , doing things that make me happy .
`` I 'm ready to embark on a new chapter in my life – I 'm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ look like right now , but I hope you 'll still be there to support me .
`` Most of all I want to say thank you to Jade , Perrie and Leigh-Anne for creating some of the most amazing memories I ’ ll never forget . ''
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JESY NELSON 'READY TO EMBARK ON A NEW CHAPTER' AS SHE LEAVES LITTLE MIX
JESY NELSON 'READY TO EMBARK ON A NEW CHAPTER' AS SHE LEAVES LITTLE MIX
Little Mix fans were left heartbroken as Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall and Perrie Edwards posed for a snap together without Jesy Nelson after she quit the band
Little Mix pose for Christmas snap without Jesy Nelson after she quits band
The Little Mix girls have posed for their first ever Christmas snap without their bandmate Jesy Nelson.
It's the first photo the trio have uploaded since Jesy quit the band over a week ago to "focus on her mental health".
Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall and Perrie Edwards got together for a festive photoshoot after their fourth bandmate made the decision to leave.
The snap was posted to their Little Mix Instagram page.
They wrote: "Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Mixers We hope you have the most magical day xx"
Jesy was nowhere to be seen as it was likely taken just after she split from the group.
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However fans noticed the empty hole without Jesy, and left comments about her absence.
One wrote: "My heart cracked a bit but I’ll forever and always support my girls."
"Jesy :(" another shared.
A third commented: "Miss you Jesy."
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After Jesy quit the band it came to light that she'd claimed she was once injected with painkillers 50 times so that she could go on stage with Little Mix.
The star said she felt like a "robot" and was expected never to take time off to rest or recover from illness.
Jesy made the allegations in two autobiographies of the band.
The comments were not reported when the books came out in 2012 and 2016 but have come to attention after Jesy quit the band on health grounds.
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She said the jabs happened before a massive TV gig on music guru Simon Cowell 's show America’s Got Talent in 2015.
She wrote: “On the day, my shoulder went and I couldn’t move. In the end I had something like 50 injections and my back was smothered in bruises.
“Before the show, when I was getting my hair and make-up done, people were feeding me coffee to wake me up.
“I was so out of it I can’t remember anything much about the performance, just that on stage I couldn’t get my balance. It was awful, the worst thing I’ve had to do.
“In a normal job you can take a day off and no one has a go at you, whereas in this job if you miss a performance, everyone’s writing articles, commenting on social media and throwing abuse.”
The pop star announced she was leaving the band earlier this month, with a statement which read: "I find the constant pressure of being in a girl group and living up to expectations very hard.
"I need to spend some time with the people I love, doing things that make me happy.
"I'm ready to embark on a new chapter in my life – I'm not sure what it's going to look like right now, but I hope you'll still be there to support me.
"Most of all I want to say thank you to Jade, Perrie and Leigh-Anne for creating some of the most amazing memories I’ll never forget."
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thedailymirror--2020-12-25--How to get 6 months Amazon Music Unlimited free

With the festivities in swing , it 's a great time to snap up a last minute bargain for yourself @ @ @ @ @ a limited time , Amazon is offering 6 months of Amazon Music Unlimited when they @ @ @ @ @ Generation .
As well as access to all of your favourite songs , you 'll @ @ @ @ @ songs on demand and completely ad-free .
You 'll also get unlimited skips and be @ @ @ @ @ your favourite music offline .
After your 6 months free , memberships start at £7.99/month @ @ @ @ @ you do n't wish to continue after your time is up , remember to cancel @ @ @ @ @ further charges .
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We all love a freebie. Amazon recently revealed they'll be giving 6 months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free when shoppers buy an Echo Dot - here's how to get yours
How to get 6 months Amazon Music Unlimited free when you buy an Echo Dot
With the festivities in swing, it's a great time to snap up a last minute bargain for yourself or loved ones.
For a limited time Amazon is offering six months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free when shoppers buy a 3rd or 4th Generation Echo Dot.
Both Prime members and non-Prime members can sign up until 11 January 2021. The total deal will save non-Prime shoppers £79.94 off the full price of the bundle, which is normally worth £109, while Prime members will save £67.94 off.
As well as access to all of your favourite songs, Amazon Music Unlimited allows you to play any songs on demand and completely ad-free. You'll also get unlimited skips and be able to listen to all your favourite music offline.
After your first six months free, membership will be charged at £7.99 a month.
The fee renews automatically, so if you don't wish to continue after your time is up, remember to cancel so you don't incur further charges.
To make full use of the offer use the links below:
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Amazon unveiled its all-new Echo speaker with a stunning spherical design in September.
The fourth generation device, which costs £29.99, features Dolby stereo sound, a built-in Zigbee hub and Sidewalk Bridge capabilities. There is also a version with clock that has a simple LED display so you can see everyday information at a glance, which costs £59.99.
All versions of the new Echo Dot speakers come in all-white, grey or charcoal grey colourways.
Speaking about the launch Eric Saarnio, Vice President Amazon Devices EU, said: “These are the best Echo devices we have ever made. Echo and Echo Dot look beautiful and sound even better, and Echo Show 10 completely reimagines Alexa with a screen—the display moves with you, staying in view as you move around. It’s as natural as having a conversation. Plus, Alexa continues to get smarter—just ask to watch Netflix, make group calls and much more.”
You can check out all the latest Amazon Echo deals in our guide or browse Amazon's Boxing Day sale deals, which kicked off last weekend and feature discounts on top brands and the retailer's own-brand devices.


thedailymirror--2020-12-25--Jamie Carragher claims Mohamed Salah comments were message to Liverpool board

Jamie Carragher believes Mohamed Salah 's comments in the Spanish press were a pointed message to the Liverpool board to offer him a new deal .
Salah triggered speculation over his future by opening the door to a future move to Real Madrid or Barcelona in an interview with prominent publication AS .
The Liverpool forward said : `` I think Madrid and Barcelona are top clubs .
`` We never know what is going to happen in the future , but right now I 'm focused on winning the Premier League and the Champions League again with my club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he sees himself playing at Anfield , the Egyptian added : `` That 's a tough one , but right now I can say that everything is in the club 's hands .
`` Of course I want to break records here and , I repeat , every record in the club , but everything 's in the hands of the club . ''
Salah 's former Egypt teammate Mohamed Aboutrika added further fuel to the fire by saying that Salah was `` unhappy '' on Merseyside .
He told beIN Sports : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Liverpool and he is upset , but that would never affect his performance on the field .
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`` I know that Salah is not happy in Liverpool , he told me the reasons why he is not happy but they are secrets and I can not talk about it in public .
`` One of the reasons that made Salah angry was that he was not the captain against Midtjylland . ''
But Carragher , writing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , believes Salah 's comments were simply to sting the Liverpool board into action .
The Liverpool legend wrote : `` The timing of the player initiating transfer stories is also strange .
My view is it was a message to Liverpool ’ s owners to offer him a lucrative new deal .
`` Seeing their players being courted by the La Liga clubs would have concerned Liverpool five years ago .
Not now .
`` I am not convinced Madrid and Barca can afford Salah .
Investing well in excess of £125 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 29 this summer is not good business . ''

Mohamed Salah opened the door to a future move to Barcelona or Real Madrid in an interview with the Spanish press - but Jamie Carragher believes it was simply a message to the Liverpool board
Jamie Carragher believes Mohamed Salah's comments in the Spanish press were a pointed message to the Liverpool board to offer him a new deal.
Salah triggered speculation over his future by opening the door to a future move to Real Madrid or Barcelona in an interview with prominent publication AS.
The Liverpool forward said: "I think Madrid and Barcelona are top clubs.
"We never know what is going to happen in the future, but right now I'm focused on winning the Premier League and the Champions League again with my club."
When asked how much longer he sees himself playing at Anfield, the Egyptian added: "That's a tough one, but right now I can say that everything is in the club's hands.
"Of course I want to break records here and, I repeat, every record in the club, but everything's in the hands of the club."
Salah's former Egypt teammate Mohamed Aboutrika added further fuel to the fire by saying that Salah was "unhappy" on Merseyside.
He told beIN Sports: "I called Salah about his situation at Liverpool and he is upset, but that would never affect his performance on the field.
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"I know that Salah is not happy in Liverpool, he told me the reasons why he is not happy but they are secrets and I cannot talk about it in public.
"One of the reasons that made Salah angry was that he was not the captain against Midtjylland."
But Carragher, writing in his column in the Daily Telegraph, believes Salah's comments were simply to sting the Liverpool board into action.
The Liverpool legend wrote: "The timing of the player initiating transfer stories is also strange. My view is it was a message to Liverpool’s owners to offer him a lucrative new deal.
"Seeing their players being courted by the La Liga clubs would have concerned Liverpool five years ago. Not now.
"I am not convinced Madrid and Barca can afford Salah. Investing well in excess of £125 million on a player who will turn 29 this summer is not good business."


thedailymirror--2020-12-25--Sperm donor with 150 kids defends extreme 'natural urge' to father children

A sperm donor who has fathered more than 150 children claims he has an extreme 'natural urge ' to have children .
Joe Donor , who is currently on a UK 'baby-making ' tour , says he has the same biological drive to procreate as others , except his desire is more than most people .
The dad offers to have sex with women seeking a child and has performed 'natural inseminations ' in 10 different countries .
The American controversially claims this method is far more effective than 'artificial insemination ' , which he also offers as a 'service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mirror , the online entrepreneur boasted of his pride about his huge brood , which he says makes him feel 'successful ' .
He flew from Argentina to the UK in September and has been having sex across the country for the past three months , impregnating at least three women .
Joe told The Mirror : “ It 's an adventure .
It 's fun to go somewhere else and to have a very important mission you are doing .
“ I 'm not the first one to do it , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ successful to have more than 150 children .
“ I think it 's a normal biological urge ( to have children ) .
I want something all men want , I just want it more than most people.
” Joe is one of many self-styled 'private donors ' who advertise their services on Facebook to women seeking a child .
He says women are desperate for his 'help ' because they ' can not be the equal of their peers unless they have children ' .
The businessman , who is staying in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 60 of his children , with many of them referring to him as 'dad ' .
However , his role in their lives is limited as he claims the mothers only wanted him for his 'baby batter ' .
Joe , who is in his late 40s , says the majority of the women he has had children with are lesbians – and controversially claims some of them have even turned straight after having sex with him .
He told The Mirror : “ I have had sex with more lesbians than any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the children have been with lesbians .
I 've had women who have stopped being gay .
It 's happened after they have had sex with me.
” The donor offers women three different fertilisation 'services ' ; artificial insemination ( AI ) , partial insemination ( PI ) and natural insemination ( NI ) .
He says NI is like 'first date sex ' , involving kissing and other intimate acts , whereas PI is less personal , with some women even keeping their clothes on .
Joe also offers AI by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'extender ' and then posting it to women overnight .
He said his past experience with animal breeding helped him with offering this 'service ' .
The donor controversially claims women have a better chance of conceiving with NI and PI than AI .
He insists he is not motivated by a desire for sex , arguing that he does not have intercourse with women he 'helps ' unless they are ovulating .
This means he only has intercourse with each woman around once or twice a month , he claims .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ money-making enterprise , saying he only receives reimbursement for his expenses .
Joe also dismissed concerns about him spreading STIs and the risk of incest occurring between his donor-conceived children .
The dad says he started donating sperm in 2009 after struggling to have more children with his wife .
He decided to start 'helping ' women to get pregnant after having an affair with another woman and having two children with her .
Joe initially offered his 'services ' through Yahoo groups for private donors and had his first child through the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ promoting himself on Facebook , setting up a page called Joe00donor and co-founding the Best Donors Pregnancy Help group , which now has more than 12,000 members .
Joe says that despite falling out with around one in 10 of the mothers of his children , none of them have asked him for child support .
He claims that if they did he would have to be taken to court before paying , which he thinks the authorities would struggle to achieve as he has concealed his identity .

Dad With 150 Kids Defends His Extreme 'natural Urge' To Have Children
Dad With 150 Kids Defends His Extreme 'natural Urge' To Have Children
EXCLUSIVE: 'Joe Donor', who is currently on a 'UK tour', has performed 'natural inseminations' in 10 different countries as part of his international baby-making 'adventure'
A sperm donor who has fathered more than 150 children claims he has an extreme 'natural urge' to have children.
Joe Donor, who is currently on a UK 'baby-making' tour, says he has the same biological drive to procreate as others, except his desire is more than most people.
The dad offers to have sex with women seeking a child and has performed 'natural inseminations' in 10 different countries.
The American controversially claims this method is far more effective than 'artificial insemination', which he also offers as a 'service'.
In an interview with The Mirror, the online entrepreneur boasted of his pride about his huge brood, which he says makes him feel 'successful'.
He flew from Argentina to the UK in September and has been having sex across the country for the past three months, impregnating at least three women.
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Joe told The Mirror: “It's an adventure. It's fun to go somewhere else and to have a very important mission you are doing.
“I'm not the first one to do it, the Vikings did it. I feel very successful to have more than 150 children.
“I think it's a normal biological urge (to have children). I want something all men want, I just want it more than most people.”
Joe is one of many self-styled 'private donors' who advertise their services on Facebook to women seeking a child.
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He says women are desperate for his 'help' because they 'cannot be the equal of their peers unless they have children'.
The businessman, who is staying in London, is in contact with around 60 of his children, with many of them referring to him as 'dad'.
However, his role in their lives is limited as he claims the mothers only wanted him for his 'baby batter'.
Joe, who is in his late 40s, says the majority of the women he has had children with are lesbians – and controversially claims some of them have even turned straight after having sex with him.
Image: Supplied) Supplied)
Image: Supplied) Supplied)
He told The Mirror: “I have had sex with more lesbians than any lesbians have.
“Over 100 of the children have been with lesbians. I've had women who have stopped being gay. It's happened after they have had sex with me.”
The donor offers women three different fertilisation 'services'; artificial insemination (AI), partial insemination (PI) and natural insemination (NI).
He says NI is like 'first date sex', involving kissing and other intimate acts, whereas PI is less personal, with some women even keeping their clothes on.
Image: Supplied) Supplied)
Joe also offers AI by mixing his sperm with an liquid diluent 'extender' and then posting it to women overnight.
He said his past experience with animal breeding helped him with offering this 'service'.
The donor controversially claims women have a better chance of conceiving with NI and PI than AI.
He insists he is not motivated by a desire for sex, arguing that he does not have intercourse with women he 'helps' unless they are ovulating.
This means he only has intercourse with each woman around once or twice a month, he claims.
Image: Supplied) Supplied)
Image: Supplied) Supplied)
He denied that his 'adventure' is a money-making enterprise, saying he only receives reimbursement for his expenses.
Joe also dismissed concerns about him spreading STIs and the risk of incest occurring between his donor-conceived children.
The dad says he started donating sperm in 2009 after struggling to have more children with his wife.
He decided to start 'helping' women to get pregnant after having an affair with another woman and having two children with her.
Image: Supplied) Supplied)
Joe initially offered his 'services' through Yahoo groups for private donors and had his first child through the site in 2009.
He later started promoting himself on Facebook, setting up a page called Joe00donor and co-founding the Best Donors Pregnancy Help group, which now has more than 12,000 members.
Joe says that despite falling out with around one in 10 of the mothers of his children, none of them have asked him for child support.
He claims that if they did he would have to be taken to court before paying, which he thinks the authorities would struggle to achieve as he has concealed his identity.


thedailymirror--2020-12-25--GMB's Andi Peters lifts lid on secret bitter feud with Dancing On Ice partner

Andi Peters has revealed he was secretly feuding with his Dancing On Ice partner when he competed on the show in 2006 .
The GMB star , 50 , made his debut on the reality show 14 years ago and was paired with Tamara Sharp , but his time in the competition was short-lived as he and the professional skater `` did n't get on '' .
He made an appearance on Lorraine on Thursday and told Denise Van Outen about the secret fallout between them .
Andi was speaking about partnerships on the show , which is set to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revealed it can make or break the experience .
He explained : `` The partnership is really important as I said .
Me and my partner bizarrely all those years ago , we did n't really get on .
`` She used to refer to me to Torvill and Dean as 'him ' . ''
The presenter continued : `` We 'd all be on the ice and she would say to Torvill and Dean , 'Tell him he needs to ... ' and I was like , ' I am here !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the side eating a chocolate bar .
Andi was eliminated from the competition in week two .
It comes as Denise is set to star in the upcoming series with professional skater Matt Ever .
However it 's unknown whether the new series will go ahead due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Lack of training means the celebrities may not be ready to compete when the show starts on January 17 .
A source told The Sun : `` Covid is causing chaos with the Dancing On Ice filming .
The practice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They are public venues and have n't been given permission to stay open for the show .
`` All of this happened before the Christmas break and the new tier system was announced .
`` Thankfully there 's a bit of extra time they can hopefully sharpen up .
If not there 's going to be some questionable skating on show . ''
The show will be hosted by Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield as usual .
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ANDI PETERS CALLS PIERS MORGAN ‘RUDE’ AND KICKS HIS BOOK ACROSS THE ROOM
ANDI PETERS CALLS PIERS MORGAN ‘RUDE’ AND KICKS HIS BOOK ACROSS THE ROOM
Good Morning Britain star Andi Peters has revealed he didn't get along with his former Dancing On Ice partner Tamara Sharp when he competed in the competition in 2006
Andi Peters lifts lid on secret bitter feud with former Dancing On Ice partner
Andi Peters has revealed he was secretly feuding with his Dancing On Ice partner when he competed on the show in 2006.
The GMB star, 50, made his debut on the reality show 14 years ago and was paired with Tamara Sharp, but his time in the competition was short-lived as he and the professional skater "didn't get on".
He made an appearance on Lorraine on Thursday and told Denise Van Outen about the secret fallout between them.
Andi was speaking about partnerships on the show, which is set to make a return in January, and revealed it can make or break the experience.
Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock) ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
He explained: "The partnership is really important as I said. Me and my partner bizarrely all those years ago, we didn't really get on.
"She used to refer to me to Torvill and Dean as 'him'."
The presenter continued: "We'd all be on the ice and she would say to Torvill and Dean, 'Tell him he needs to...' and I was like, 'I am here!'
Image: Ken McKay/REX/Shutterstock) Ken McKay/REX/Shutterstock)
"But I would be stood at the side eating a chocolate bar.
"My partner wasn't great."
Andi was eliminated from the competition in week two.
It comes as Denise is set to star in the upcoming series with professional skater Matt Ever.
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However it's unknown whether the new series will go ahead due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Lack of training means the celebrities may not be ready to compete when the show starts on January 17.
A source told The Sun: "Covid is causing chaos with the Dancing On Ice filming. The practice rinks have all been shut.
"They are public venues and haven't been given permission to stay open for the show.
Image: Ken McKay/REX/Shutterstock) Ken McKay/REX/Shutterstock)
"All of this happened before the Christmas break and the new tier system was announced.
"Thankfully there's a bit of extra time they can hopefully sharpen up. If not there's going to be some questionable skating on show."
The show will be hosted by Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield as usual.
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thedailymirror--2020-12-25--Workers can get 93 days of annual leave in 2021 thanks to relaxed holiday rules

Workers could get up to 93 days of annual leave next year thanks to the government 's decision to relax holiday rules due to the pandemic .
Staff who plan ahead could nab dozens more days off - but the sooner you put your annual leave in the better .
Under rules introduced at the start of the year , employees who have statutory annual leave left to take can now carry it over for two years .
This means those who have banked up holiday in 2020 could combine their rolled over days with their 2021 annual leave , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ book a collective 93 days off .
Business Secretary Alok Sharma relaxed annual leave rules at the start of the pandemic in March , allowing anyone to carry over up to four weeks into the next two years .
And with the average worker sitting on 14 days on unused leave , it could mean an abundance of time off next year .
`` Whether it is in our hospitals , or our supermarkets , people are working around the clock to help our country deal with the coronavirus pandemic , '' Sharma @ @ @ @ @ @ @ valued employees do not lose out on the annual leave they are entitled to as a result of their efforts , and employers are not penalised . ''
How to maximise your annual leave Employees rolling over 14 days of leave from 2020 could book off the entirety of April and would still have 15 days leftover to use throughout the rest of 2021 by manipulating leave to bookend around bank holidays and weekends .
This can be done by booking a stretch of 32 days off from April 2 to May 3 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of holiday leave - taking advantage of Good Friday , Easter Monday and Early May bank holiday .
A similar manoeuvre can be done in May if preferred , as it has two bank holidays .
However for those who have chosen to not take any holiday in 2020 and have 28 days to roll over , they could cash in on a series of shorter breaks throughout 2021 , totalling an incredible 93 days off .
In order to do this they must book off January 1 to January 10 using five @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( New Year 's Day ) for 10 days off .
Get the latest money advice , news and help straight to your inbox - sign up at mirror.co.uk/email Then March 27 to April 11 , using eight days annual leave and two bank holidays ( Good Friday and Easter Monday ) for 16 days off work .
In May they can enjoy an extended nine day bank holiday weekend , booking May 1 to May 9 and using four days of annual leave and one bank holiday ( Early May bank holiday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the month they can enjoy another nine days off , booking May 29 to June 6 using four days of leave and one bank holiday ( Spring bank holiday ) .
And for a late August nine-day get away they can book August 28 to September 5 using four days holiday and one bank holiday ( Summer bank holiday ) .
Finally for a lovely extended 16 days off at Christmas and New Year they could book from December 25 to January 9 , 2022 , using just seven days holiday and three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Day and New Year 's Day ) .
That totals 69 days off , using 32 days of leave , meaning those who have rolled over 28 days of unused leave from 2020 will have 16 days of leave remaining which can be turned into 24 days by positioning it around the weekends - totalling a total of 93 days off in one year .
What days to book off for 69 days off using just 32 days of leave • January 1 to January 10 - use five days of holiday and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Day ) for 10 days off .
• March 27 to April 11 - use eight days annual leave and two bank holidays ( Good Friday and Easter Monday ) for 16 days off .
• May 1 to May 9 - use four days of annual leave and one bank holiday ( Early May bank holiday ) for nine days off .
• May 29 to June 6 - use four days of leave and one bank holiday ( Spring bank holiday ) for nine days off .
• August 28 to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and one bank holiday ( Summer bank holiday ) for nine days off .
• December 25 to January 9 , 2022 - use seven days holiday and three bank holidays ( Christmas Day , Boxing Day and New Year 's Day ) for 16 days off .
• If you have rolled over a full 28 days from 2020 ( leaving you with a total of 48 days of annual leave , 28 days rolled over , plus 20 statutory days from 2021 ) you will have 16 days of leave remaining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can be turned into 24 days by positioning it around the weekends - totalling a total of 93 days off in one year .

Employees could bag up to three months of holiday next year thanks to the government's relaxed annual leave rules for 2020 - here's how to make it work for you
How workers can get 93 days of annual leave in 2021 thanks to relaxed holiday rules
Workers could get up to 93 days of annual leave next year thanks to the government's decision to relax holiday rules due to the pandemic.
Staff who plan ahead could nab dozens more days off - but the sooner you put your annual leave in the better.
Under rules introduced at the start of the year, employees who have statutory annual leave left to take can now carry it over for two years.
This means those who have banked up holiday in 2020 could combine their rolled over days with their 2021 annual leave, bank holidays and the surrounding weekends to book a collective 93 days off.
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Business Secretary Alok Sharma relaxed annual leave rules at the start of the pandemic in March, allowing anyone to carry over up to four weeks into the next two years.
And with the average worker sitting on 14 days on unused leave, it could mean an abundance of time off next year.
"Whether it is in our hospitals, or our supermarkets, people are working around the clock to help our country deal with the coronavirus pandemic," Sharma said.
"'Changes will mean these valued employees do not lose out on the annual leave they are entitled to as a result of their efforts, and employers are not penalised."
How to maximise your annual leave
Employees rolling over 14 days of leave from 2020 could book off the entirety of April and would still have 15 days leftover to use throughout the rest of 2021 by manipulating leave to bookend around bank holidays and weekends.
This can be done by booking a stretch of 32 days off from April 2 to May 3, which will cost you 19 days of holiday leave - taking advantage of Good Friday, Easter Monday and Early May bank holiday. A similar manoeuvre can be done in May if preferred, as it has two bank holidays.
However for those who have chosen to not take any holiday in 2020 and have 28 days to roll over, they could cash in on a series of shorter breaks throughout 2021, totalling an incredible 93 days off.
In order to do this they must book off January 1 to January 10 using five days of holiday and one bank holiday (New Year's Day) for 10 days off.
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Then March 27 to April 11, using eight days annual leave and two bank holidays (Good Friday and Easter Monday) for 16 days off work.
In May they can enjoy an extended nine day bank holiday weekend, booking May 1 to May 9 and using four days of annual leave and one bank holiday (Early May bank holiday).
Then towards the end of the month they can enjoy another nine days off, booking May 29 to June 6 using four days of leave and one bank holiday (Spring bank holiday).
And for a late August nine-day get away they can book August 28 to September 5 using four days holiday and one bank holiday (Summer bank holiday).
Finally for a lovely extended 16 days off at Christmas and New Year they could book from December 25 to January 9, 2022, using just seven days holiday and three bank holidays (Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day).
That totals 69 days off, using 32 days of leave, meaning those who have rolled over 28 days of unused leave from 2020 will have 16 days of leave remaining which can be turned into 24 days by positioning it around the weekends - totalling a total of 93 days off in one year.
What days to book off for 69 days off using just 32 days of leave
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thedailymirror--2020-12-25--Hunt for mum and three young kids who vanished in early hours of Christmas Eve

Police are appealing for help to find a mum who vanished on Christmas Eve along with her three kids .
Iona Whyte , 38 , was last seen in the early hours of December 24 .
She is believed to have left an address on Garrison Road , in Montrose , Angus , between 2am and 3am .
She has been been reported missing alongside her three children Errol , age four , and James , and Mary , both one , reports the Daily Record .
The mum is described as being of a slim build , around 5ft @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Officers say it is not currently known what she was wearing but are desperately appealing for the public ’ s help to find her and the youngsters .
Inspector David Gibson said : `` We are becoming increasingly concerned for Iona and her children 's welfare and are keen to trace them as soon as possible .
`` If you have any information about their whereabouts , please contact Police as soon as possible on 101 quoting incident 0351 of 24th December .
`` If Iona is reading this media appeal she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family or police and let them know they are safe and well '' .
The mum is described as being of a slim build , around 5ft 7in and has shoulder length brown hair .
Officers say it is not currently known what she was wearing but are desperately appealing for the public ’ s help to find her and the youngsters .
Inspector David Gibson said `` We are becoming increasingly concerned for Iona and her children 's welfare and are keen to trace them as soon as possible .
`` If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , please contact Police as soon as possible on 101 quoting incident 0351 of 24th December .
`` If Iona is reading this media appeal she is requested to make contact with her family or police and let them know they are safe and well '' .

Police in Angus, Scotland are desperately appealing for the public’s help to find Iona Whyte and her two young children, saying there are concerns for their welfare
Hunt for mum and three young kids who vanished in early hours of Christmas Eve
A mum who vanished on Christmas Eve along with her three kids has been found, police say.
Iona Whyte, 38, was last seen in the early hours of December 24.
She is believed to have left an address on Garrison Road, in Montrose, Angus, between 2am and 3am.
She was reported missing alongside her three children Errol, age four, and James, and Mary, both one, reports the Daily Record.
But it was confirmed tonight that she had been traced safe and well.
Police thanked the public for their assistance.
Officers were desperately appealing for the public’s help to find her and the youngsters.
She was described as being of a slim build, around 5ft 7in and has shoulder length brown hair.
Inspector David Gibson said : "We are becoming increasingly concerned for Iona and her children's welfare and are keen to trace them as soon as possible.
"If you have any information about their whereabouts, please contact Police as soon as possible on 101 quoting incident 0351 of 24th December.
"If Iona is reading this media appeal she is requested to make contact with her family or police and let them know they are safe and well".


thedailymirror--2020-12-25--This Morning fans baffled as Holly and Phil pretend Christmas Day show is live

This Morning viewers were left raising their eyebrows today as Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield continued to pretend the show was live - despite filming it this week .
For the first time ever , ITV aired Good Morning Britain , Lorraine and This Morning at Christmas , with the hosts acting excited over the festive day .
But after realising that GMB had been pre-recorded , viewers clocked onto the fact that all of the programmes were not live .
As Holly and Phil guzzled booze and tucked into festive treats , viewers took to Twitter .
One tweeted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pretend that this is live ?
! ''
While another commented : `` Why are # ThisMorning pretending that the show is live . ''
A third wrote : `` Not live .
You can tell by subtitles .
Put it off when saw # schofield and # holly have we not suffered enough this year # thismorning . ''
One commented : `` Dunno why # ThisMorning are trying to pretend that this Xmas day edition is live . ''
A fan commented : `` So funny Holly and Phil making out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pre recorded # ThisMorning . ''
*This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV

Holly and Phil down half a pint of Baileys on This Morning Christmas special
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For the first time ever, ITV aired Good Morning Britain, Lorraine and This Morning at Christmas, with the hosts acting excited over the festive day
This Morning fans baffled as Holly and Phil pretend Christmas Day show is live
This Morning viewers were left raising their eyebrows today as Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield continued to pretend the show was live - despite filming it this week.
For the first time ever, ITV aired Good Morning Britain, Lorraine and This Morning at Christmas, with the hosts acting excited over the festive day.
But after realising that GMB had been pre-recorded, viewers clocked onto the fact that all of the programmes were not live.
Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock) Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
As Holly and Phil guzzled booze and tucked into festive treats, viewers took to Twitter.
One tweeted: " #ThisMorning why do they pretend that this is live?!"
Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock) Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
While another commented: "Why are #ThisMorning pretending that the show is live."
A third wrote: "Not live. You can tell by subtitles . Put it off when saw #schofield and #holly have we not suffered enough this year #thismorning."
" #thismorning #fakenews pretending it's live," another snarked.
One commented: "Dunno why #ThisMorning are trying to pretend that this Xmas day edition is live."
A fan commented: "So funny Holly and Phil making out that this is live TV and not pre recorded #ThisMorning."
*This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-12-25--10 of 2020's best games, with ups and downs for Liverpool, Man Utd & Arsenal

In years to come when you 're asked about 2020 , the chances are that you 're not going to immediately think of the football that took place during this most , er , memorable of years .
But thankfully we had some .
And it was good , too .
Plenty of it .
Whether they were games that took place in front of fans or in the eerie new normal that is behind-closed-doors , there were some thrilling matches which got us off our seats and ensured that we could ignore what was going on in the news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ favourite games though ?
Here , in no particular order , are 10 of ours .
This was a game that had Jamie Carragher , a man who knew a thing or two about defending for Liverpool , exasperatedly asking “ what ’ s going on here ?
!
” to a live Sky Sports audience of millions , all of whom found this either horrific or hilarious .
There was no in between .
Amid all the chaos there was some symmetry to the Reds ’ 2019/20 Premier League winning season though @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had also conceded their seventh away league goal of that campaign in their first defeat , except then it came from Watford ’ s Ismaila Sarr in their 28th game on February 29 .
Here it was scored by Aston Villa ’ s Jack Grealish about an hour-and-a-half after Ollie Watkins had netted the first , with goals two to six including three wild deflections that added even more comedy to the Sunday night drama .
It was carnage , and on an evening when absolutely everything went wrong for Klopp , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more for this type of water cooler event .
City have been invited guests - although not necessarily overly welcomed ones - at Europe ’ s top table for a while now , so much so that we don ’ t really need to greet every time they win a big game as some sort of establishment gatecrash , even if they perhaps still want us to .
This was a textbook European heavyweight victory though .
Pep Guardiola ’ s side were in the game and holding their own until Isco struck @ @ @ @ @ @ @ throw all the boxing analogies you want at the way City took the blow and came out fighting .
Gabriel Jesus equalised and then Kevin De Bruyne held his nerve from 12 yards as the game was turned on its head .
The 75,000 crowd at the Bernabeu might make this seem like a game from a bygone era , and it should be one with a prominent place in City history .
At 3-0 up and with 18 minutes left in which to make a cameo appearance the circumstances could hardly have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his Spurs return , lack of fans not withstanding .
What happened next can ’ t be put down to him , although he did miss a great chance to score at 3-2 , but the alarming manner in which Spurs fell apart in the final eight minutes must still be burned on Jose Mourinho ’ s brain .
Fabian Balbuena , a Davinson Sanchez own goal and then Manuel Lanzini , brilliantly , turned things around for a West Ham side that looked as shocked as anyone at what was going on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bale admittedly .
Sevilla winning the Europa League was a welcome dash of normality in 2020 , and they did so in fairly dramatic fashion .
Inter had been favourites despite their opponents ’ sheer devotion to this competition , and Romelu Lukaku ’ s penalty put Antonio Conte ’ s side on the way to victory in Cologne , only for Luuk de Jong ’ s brace to turn the match around and then Diego Godin to head the Italians level again .
So , 2-2 now , and a chance for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of tight , tactical contest we usually associate with European finals .
Except that didn ’ t happen .
It was settled in the 74th minute when centre-back Diego Carlos , who had conceded the early penalty for a foul on Lukaku , launched into an extravagantly high overhead kick which , when he connected with the ball , sent it directly at Lukaku , who could only turn it into his own net .
A sixth Europa League title since 2006 for Sevilla , who hadn ’ t won any before then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anyone else .
Are you sitting comfortably ?
Let us begin .
National League Torquay go 2-0 up after 24 minutes , and it stays that way until 83 when Crawley pull one back .
After a lengthy stoppage due to an injury to visiting goalkeeper Tom McGill , Crawley equalise in the 14th minute of added time , then Torquay go back in front in the 18th , but Crawley equalise again in the 21st .
So , extra-time , and Torquay go 5-3 up by the 107th minute with a brace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Crawley ’ s Tom Nichols to score twice , completing his hat-trick , and then Ashley Nadesan to win it for the League Two side in the 118th minute .
Beat that ?
Okay then .
This Europa League qualifier in Serbia stood at 3-3 in stoppage time when Bojan Balaz ’ s 94th minute own goal looked to have won it for the visitors , only for captain Sasa Tomanovic to immediately bail out his teammate at the other end .
Two more goals were traded in the dying embers of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just when substitute Adrian Petre looked to have won it for Steaua in the second period , up popped captain fantastic Tomanovic to level again at 6-6 .
His superhuman effort extended to the penalty shootout when he netted again , but Steaua ’ s Dennis Man settled it from the spot when he followed up his hat-trick in the game by scoring the winner .
Eight days after the restart of a season some wanted scrapped - for reasons all of their own - there were champions .
A 30-year wait was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crowded around screens and yelled and screamed when Fernandinho handled on the line and Willian fired home from the penalty spot .
The Reds had , to all intents and purposes , sewn up the title long ago , with the 2-0 win over Manchester United in January the moment when the Kop finally came out to declare that it was all over bar the shouting .
People still shouted though , as an unprecedented three month hiatus poured scorn on anyone even discussing football and led to some to wonder if they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This was that release though , and the night Liverpool could finally celebrate a delayed relief .
The Portuguese was just a few weeks into his Spurs tenure when his side lost 2-1 at Manchester United last December , after which his United successor Ole Gunnar Solskjaer gave him an odd pat on the head that could be construed as more than a little patronising .
Safe to say Mourinho took it that way .
As the full-time whistle blew on this excruciating afternoon for the hosts , Mourinho made sure to echo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a man who had just rode into his old home town and left it looking like a burning wreckage .
It isn ’ t the only time this year that Solskjaer will have been grateful for Old Trafford being without disillusioned home fans .
A London derby , a full house , an early red card , late goals .
We ’ ll get back to all of this one day .
David Luiz had been sent off in the first half for a very David Luiz moment back at a ground where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but Arsenal refused to buckle despite falling behind to Jorginho ’ s penalty .
Gabriel Martinelli equalised after a driving run through the heart of the home side , but after they regained their composure they looked to have won it with Cesar Azpilicueta ’ s late strike .
The 10 men rallied again and Hector Bellerin fired in a low effort that stunned Chelsea and put the cherry on… not quite a Premier League classic , but what now serves as a reminder to what we miss most .
It was the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that almost brought Lionel Messi ’ s Barcelona career crashing down .
If any result underscored the oddness of pandemic football it is perhaps this one , as Barcelona completely lost their grip on normality in the face of a Bayern side that just kept going and going .
It was 4-1 after half an hour , and then the relentless nature of the Germans plundering three goals in the final eight minutes - two of which came from a Barca player , Philippe Coutinho - all just seemed to be a little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and probably still are , with images of a downtrodden Messi soon to be scattered everywhere as he began his very public attempts to leave the club .
That relationship has mended for now , although not overly convincingly .
You can expect to see developments on that front in 2021 , but will you ever see something like this again ?
What 's been your favourite game of 2020 ?
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As the strangest of years draws to a close, we take a look back at some of the best matches - both in front of crowds and behind closed doors - that took place in 2020
10 of the best games of 2020, featuring ups and downs for Liverpool, Man Utd and Arsenal
In years to come when you're asked about 2020, the chances are that you're not going to immediately think of the football that took place during this most, er, memorable of years.
But thankfully we had some.
And it was good, too. Plenty of it.
Whether they were games that took place in front of fans or in the eerie new normal that is behind-closed-doors, there were some thrilling matches which got us off our seats and ensured that we could ignore what was going on in the news for a little bit
Which were your favourite games though?
Here, in no particular order, are 10 of ours.
Aston Villa 7-2 Liverpool - Premier League, October 4
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
This was a game that had Jamie Carragher, a man who knew a thing or two about defending for Liverpool, exasperatedly asking “what’s going on here?!” to a live Sky Sports audience of millions, all of whom found this either horrific or hilarious. There was no in between.
Amid all the chaos there was some symmetry to the Reds’ 2019/20 Premier League winning season though.
Because Jurgen Klopp’s champions had also conceded their seventh away league goal of that campaign in their first defeat, except then it came from Watford ’s Ismaila Sarr in their 28th game on February 29.
Here it was scored by Aston Villa’s Jack Grealish about an hour-and-a-half after Ollie Watkins had netted the first, with goals two to six including three wild deflections that added even more comedy to the Sunday night drama.
It was carnage, and on an evening when absolutely everything went wrong for Klopp, the decision-makers felt we should all be charged more for this type of water cooler event.
Real Madrid 1-2 Manchester City - Champions League, February 26
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
City have been invited guests - although not necessarily overly welcomed ones - at Europe’s top table for a while now, so much so that we don’t really need to greet every time they win a big game as some sort of establishment gatecrash, even if they perhaps still want us to.
This was a textbook European heavyweight victory though.
Pep Guardiola’s side were in the game and holding their own until Isco struck on the hour, but you can throw all the boxing analogies you want at the way City took the blow and came out fighting.
Gabriel Jesus equalised and then Kevin De Bruyne held his nerve from 12 yards as the game was turned on its head.
The 75,000 crowd at the Bernabeu might make this seem like a game from a bygone era, and it should be one with a prominent place in City history.
Tottenham 3-3 West Ham - Premier League, October 18
Image: Matt Dunham/POOL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) Matt Dunham/POOL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
At 3-0 up and with 18 minutes left in which to make a cameo appearance the circumstances could hardly have been better for Gareth Bale to make his Spurs return, lack of fans not withstanding.
What happened next can’t be put down to him, although he did miss a great chance to score at 3-2, but the alarming manner in which Spurs fell apart in the final eight minutes must still be burned on Jose Mourinho’s brain.
Fabian Balbuena, a Davinson Sanchez own goal and then Manuel Lanzini, brilliantly, turned things around for a West Ham side that looked as shocked as anyone at what was going on.
Well, not as shocked as Bale admittedly.
Sevilla 3-2 Inter Milan - Europa League final, August 21
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Sevilla winning the Europa League was a welcome dash of normality in 2020, and they did so in fairly dramatic fashion.
Inter had been favourites despite their opponents’ sheer devotion to this competition, and Romelu Lukaku’s penalty put Antonio Conte’s side on the way to victory in Cologne, only for Luuk de Jong’s brace to turn the match around and then Diego Godin to head the Italians level again.
So, 2-2 now, and a chance for the game to meander into the kind of tight, tactical contest we usually associate with European finals. Except that didn’t happen.
It was settled in the 74th minute when centre-back Diego Carlos, who had conceded the early penalty for a foul on Lukaku, launched into an extravagantly high overhead kick which, when he connected with the ball, sent it directly at Lukaku, who could only turn it into his own net.
A sixth Europa League title since 2006 for Sevilla, who hadn’t won any before then and now have double the amount of anyone else.
Torquay United 5-6 Crawley Town - FA Cup, November 8
Are you sitting comfortably? Let us begin.
National League Torquay go 2-0 up after 24 minutes, and it stays that way until 83 when Crawley pull one back.
After a lengthy stoppage due to an injury to visiting goalkeeper Tom McGill, Crawley equalise in the 14th minute of added time, then Torquay go back in front in the 18th, but Crawley equalise again in the 21st.
So, extra-time, and Torquay go 5-3 up by the 107th minute with a brace of penalties from Asa Hall, only for Crawley’s Tom Nichols to score twice, completing his hat-trick, and then Ashley Nadesan to win it for the League Two side in the 118th minute.
5-6. We think.
Backa Topola 6-6 Steaua Bucharest (Steaua win 5-4 on pens) - Europa League, September 17
Beat that? Okay then.
This Europa League qualifier in Serbia stood at 3-3 in stoppage time when Bojan Balaz’s 94th minute own goal looked to have won it for the visitors, only for captain Sasa Tomanovic to immediately bail out his teammate at the other end.
Two more goals were traded in the dying embers of the first half of extra-time, and just when substitute Adrian Petre looked to have won it for Steaua in the second period, up popped captain fantastic Tomanovic to level again at 6-6.
His superhuman effort extended to the penalty shootout when he netted again, but Steaua’s Dennis Man settled it from the spot when he followed up his hat-trick in the game by scoring the winner.
Man alive.
Chelsea 2-1 Manchester City - Premier League, June 25
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
Eight days after the restart of a season some wanted scrapped - for reasons all of their own - there were champions.
A 30-year wait was ended as all of a Liverpool persuasion crowded around screens and yelled and screamed when Fernandinho handled on the line and Willian fired home from the penalty spot.
The Reds had, to all intents and purposes, sewn up the title long ago, with the 2-0 win over Manchester United in January the moment when the Kop finally came out to declare that it was all over bar the shouting.
People still shouted though, as an unprecedented three month hiatus poured scorn on anyone even discussing football and led to some to wonder if they’d ever get their release.
This was that release though, and the night Liverpool could finally celebrate a delayed relief.
Manchester United 1-6 Tottenham - Premier League, October 4
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Jose Mourinho does not forget.
The Portuguese was just a few weeks into his Spurs tenure when his side lost 2-1 at Manchester United last December, after which his United successor Ole Gunnar Solskjaer gave him an odd pat on the head that could be construed as more than a little patronising.
Safe to say Mourinho took it that way.
As the full-time whistle blew on this excruciating afternoon for the hosts, Mourinho made sure to echo the gesture, hiding the smirk of a man who had just rode into his old home town and left it looking like a burning wreckage.
One-six.
It isn’t the only time this year that Solskjaer will have been grateful for Old Trafford being without disillusioned home fans.
Chelsea 2-2 Arsenal - Premier League, January 21
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
A London derby, a full house, an early red card, late goals. We’ll get back to all of this one day.
David Luiz had been sent off in the first half for a very David Luiz moment back at a ground where he’s had a few, but Arsenal refused to buckle despite falling behind to Jorginho’s penalty.
Gabriel Martinelli equalised after a driving run through the heart of the home side, but after they regained their composure they looked to have won it with Cesar Azpilicueta’s late strike.
But no.
The 10 men rallied again and Hector Bellerin fired in a low effort that stunned Chelsea and put the cherry on… not quite a Premier League classic, but what now serves as a reminder to what we miss most.
Barcelona 2-8 Bayern Munich - Champions League, August 14
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
It was the game, the shame and the scoreline that almost brought Lionel Messi’s Barcelona career crashing down.
If any result underscored the oddness of pandemic football it is perhaps this one, as Barcelona completely lost their grip on normality in the face of a Bayern side that just kept going and going.
It was 4-1 after half an hour, and then the relentless nature of the Germans plundering three goals in the final eight minutes - two of which came from a Barca player, Philippe Coutinho - all just seemed to be a little too much.
Barca were broken, and probably still are, with images of a downtrodden Messi soon to be scattered everywhere as he began his very public attempts to leave the club.
That relationship has mended for now, although not overly convincingly.
You can expect to see developments on that front in 2021, but will you ever see something like this again?
What's been your favourite game of 2020? Have your say in the comments below
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thedailymirror--2020-12-25--Mum forced to defend herself after 'spoiling' kids with huge Christmas gift haul

A mum has been forced to defend herself for `` spoiling '' her family with an incredible haul of Christmas presents .
The Australian woman shared a picture of the giant pile of gifts she 'd spent `` four hours '' hiding away in her spare bedroom trying to get wrapped .
But while some people appreciated the sweet gesture and praised the effort she spent wrapping all of the gifts , others were shocked at how much she 'd spent .
Following the harsh criticism she received , she was forced to defend herself .
She explained that she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much this year as a result of the coronavirus outbreak .
The woman , called Karen , wrote on Facebook : `` This is four hours of my life I wo n't ever get back .
`` Locked myself in the spare room tonight to wrap the family 's Christmas presents and was n't coming out till done !
`` Aldi Christmas wrap , blue is from Santa , green from mum and dad .
`` Safe to say , I 'm well and truly over it , but glad it 's all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ presents I had purchased for my eight-year-old son for his ninth birthday , which is 17 days after Christmas .
Saves me a trip to the shops again ! ''
The pictures she shared on Facebook show dozens of gifts in varying shapes and sizes scattered around the room in little groups .
While many people said that she was `` generous '' and `` dedicated '' , others thought it was slightly insensitive to show off how many gifts there were , with one person saying : `` Need to be mindful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot of gifts or expensive gifts from Santa . ''
After noticing that her post may have upset `` a few precious people '' , she responded to the criticism .
Karen explained that she and her husband , although grateful to have kept their jobs as essential workers , endured seven months in and out of lockdown .
Her hubby 's 40th birthday was in Easter , she was forced to cancel her son 's 21st birthday in September , and due to restrictions , she has n't been able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ went on to say that she and her husband have five children ages 27 , 21 , 17 , 13 and 8 , as well as five grandchildren and another on the way .
The presents , she explained , are for the whole family , not just her eight-year-old .
Although she recognises the pile of gifts for her son is still quite a lot from Santa she said that he idolises him , and starts talking about Christmas in October so it 's quite a big deal .
She concluded by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how quickly kids grow and I want to make the most of it while I can and keep the magic alive , '' reports Daily Mail .
After this , numerous parents came back to her to say she 'd done a great job .
What do you think of the pile of gifts Karen has wrapped up ?
Let us know in the comments .
Do you have a story to share ?
We want to hear all about it .
Email us at yourmirror @ mirror.co.uk

Karen took to Facebook to show fellow parents the presents that she bought for all of her kids, grandchildren and parents - but she received a surprising amount of criticism
A mum has been forced to defend herself for "spoiling" her family with an incredible haul of Christmas presents.
The Australian woman shared a picture of the giant pile of gifts she'd spent "four hours" hiding away in her spare bedroom trying to get wrapped.
But while some people appreciated the sweet gesture and praised the effort she spent wrapping all of the gifts, others were shocked at how much she'd spent.
Following the harsh criticism she received, she was forced to defend herself.
She explained that she hadn't seen her children or grandchildren much this year as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
Image: Aldi Mums/Facebook) Aldi Mums/Facebook)
The woman, called Karen, wrote on Facebook : "This is four hours of my life I won't ever get back.
"Locked myself in the spare room tonight to wrap the family's Christmas presents and wasn't coming out till done!
"Aldi Christmas wrap, blue is from Santa, green from mum and dad.
"Safe to say, I'm well and truly over it, but glad it's all done. I kept about five Christmas presents I had purchased for my eight-year-old son for his ninth birthday, which is 17 days after Christmas. Saves me a trip to the shops again!"
The pictures she shared on Facebook show dozens of gifts in varying shapes and sizes scattered around the room in little groups.
Image: Aldi Mums/Facebook) Aldi Mums/Facebook)
While many people said that she was "generous" and "dedicated", others thought it was slightly insensitive to show off how many gifts there were, with one person saying: "Need to be mindful that not everyone can buy their children a lot of gifts or expensive gifts from Santa."
After noticing that her post may have upset "a few precious people", she responded to the criticism.
Karen explained that she and her husband, although grateful to have kept their jobs as essential workers, endured seven months in and out of lockdown.
Her hubby's 40th birthday was in Easter, she was forced to cancel her son's 21st birthday in September, and due to restrictions, she hasn't been able to see her parents or grandchildren.
She went on to say that she and her husband have five children ages 27, 21, 17, 13 and 8, as well as five grandchildren and another on the way.
The presents, she explained, are for the whole family, not just her eight-year-old.
Although she recognises the pile of gifts for her son is still quite a lot from Santa she said that he idolises him, and starts talking about Christmas in October so it's quite a big deal.
She concluded by saying: "I for one know how quickly kids grow and I want to make the most of it while I can and keep the magic alive," reports Daily Mail.
After this, numerous parents came back to her to say she'd done a great job.
What do you think of the pile of gifts Karen has wrapped up? Let us know in the comments.
Do you have a story to share? We want to hear all about it. Email us at yourmirror@mirror.co.uk