thedailymirror--2020-09-26--Boyfriend's tribute to teacher, 29, who died month after brain cancer diagnosis

A heartbroken boyfriend paid tribute to his 'soulmate ' teacher who died just one month after she was diagnosed with brain cancer .
PE teacher Ashton Clothier was just 29 when she died from glioblastoma , an aggressive brain tumour she had been diagnosed with just a month prior .
Her boyfriend Marc Burnip , 42 , planned to pop the question to Ashton when her first round of treatment started to take effect .
But the teacher , from Blyth in Northumberland , died in hospital on September 16 , Chronicle Live reports .
Marc said : `` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , she would love to have me in the family , which meant the world to me .
`` Ashton was my life .
Within minutes of meeting her I fell in love and when we got together it was magical .
`` We were the best team , she was my best friend and soulmate . ''
Marc , also a PE teacher , had initially hoped to ask Ashton to become his wife in July during a holiday the pair had planned to Florida .
When the trip was cancelled due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until next year before the couple were hit with the tragic news .
Marc said : `` It was heartbreaking , but one of the things that Ashton said was it was harder for her to see how upset the people around her were .
`` She had been quite unwell for two or three months , but she had n't really been getting the support from the GP .
`` Eventually , I took her in to A & E at the end of July .
They kept her in for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us . ''
Despite her illness , Ashton stayed strong and kept smiling for her loved ones and was determined to make things easier on them .
She was described as selfless and radiant person who had wanted to be a PE teacher since she was young and loved her job .
Marc said : `` Even in her darkest days she was still thinking about me .
`` Everyone who ever met her loved her , she was just so radiant .
She made everything better and she and I had a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matter what ' and we did . ''
Marc says the hole left by Ashton 's death will never truly be filled but that he is comforted in the knowledge of the incredible impact she made on hundreds of children .
She supported pupils at Blyth Academy and volunteered with youngsters at Tuesday Club , a sports club for disabled children across the North East .
The club runs out of John Spence High School in North Shields , where Marc teaches PE , and will now be renamed the Ashton Club in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to fundraise .
Marc said : `` We would have 50 to 60 children attending on a weekly basis .
`` When we got together , Ashton immediately wanted to be part of it and eventually the kids loved her more than me .
It was something we both liked to do to give back to the community .
`` She absolutely loved the kids and the kids loved her .
There was n't anybody she would n't try to help .
`` There were loads of kids there who would n't work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to open up and trust her .
`` She just made everybody excited , she was so enthusiastic .
It was just magical to be around her .
`` She 's going to be very very missed by many people . ''

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Marc Burnip had planned to propose to Ashton Clothier, from Northumberland, who was just 29 when she died from glioblastoma
A heartbroken boyfriend paid tribute to his 'soulmate' teacher who died just one month after she was diagnosed with brain cancer.
PE teacher Ashton Clothier was just 29 when she died from glioblastoma, an aggressive brain tumour she had been diagnosed with just a month prior.
Her boyfriend Marc Burnip, 42, planned to pop the question to Ashton when her first round of treatment started to take effect.
But the teacher, from Blyth in Northumberland, died in hospital on September 16, Chronicle Live reports.
Image: Marc Burnip/Go Fund Me) Marc Burnip/Go Fund Me)
Marc said: "I asked her mum and she said yes, she would love to have me in the family, which meant the world to me.
"Ashton was my life. Within minutes of meeting her I fell in love and when we got together it was magical.
"We were the best team, she was my best friend and soulmate."
Marc, also a PE teacher, had initially hoped to ask Ashton to become his wife in July during a holiday the pair had planned to Florida.
When the trip was cancelled due to coronavirus, he decided to wait until next year before the couple were hit with the tragic news.
Image: Newcastle Chronicle) Newcastle Chronicle)
Marc said: "It was heartbreaking, but one of the things that Ashton said was it was harder for her to see how upset the people around her were.
"She had been quite unwell for two or three months, but she hadn't really been getting the support from the GP.
"Eventually, I took her in to A&E at the end of July. They kept her in for a week for tests and then they told us."
Despite her illness, Ashton stayed strong and kept smiling for her loved ones and was determined to make things easier on them.
She was described as selfless and radiant person who had wanted to be a PE teacher since she was young and loved her job.
Image: Newcastle Chronicle) Newcastle Chronicle)
Marc said: "Even in her darkest days she was still thinking about me.
"Everyone who ever met her loved her, she was just so radiant. She made everything better and she and I had a little saying 'always keep smiling, no matter what' and we did."
Marc says the hole left by Ashton's death will never truly be filled but that he is comforted in the knowledge of the incredible impact she made on hundreds of children.
She supported pupils at Blyth Academy and volunteered with youngsters at Tuesday Club, a sports club for disabled children across the North East.
The club runs out of John Spence High School in North Shields, where Marc teaches PE, and will now be renamed the Ashton Club in her honour with friends and relatives rallying to fundraise.
Marc said: "We would have 50 to 60 children attending on a weekly basis.
"When we got together, Ashton immediately wanted to be part of it and eventually the kids loved her more than me. It was something we both liked to do to give back to the community.
"She absolutely loved the kids and the kids loved her. There wasn't anybody she wouldn't try to help.
"There were loads of kids there who wouldn't work with anybody else but she got them to open up and trust her.
"She just made everybody excited, she was so enthusiastic. It was just magical to be around her.
"She's going to be very very missed by many people."


thedailymirror--2020-09-26--Solskjaer hits out at "disrespect" shown to Man Utd star Donny van de Beek

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer criticised the `` disrespect '' shown towards Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek during a fiery outburst in his press conference .
Van de Beek moved to Old Trafford from Ajax at the beginning of the month for a fee which could rise to £40million .
The highly-rated Netherlands international had come close to joining Real Madrid , but the Spanish giants could not complete the deal amid the COVID-19 pandemic and United were able to swoop .
Van de Beek remains the only signing Solskjaer has made and with the 5 October deadline looming , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a question regarding his quiet transfer window .
“ I think you [ the questioner ] show quite a bit of disrespect to Donny when you say he [ may be ] the only one , '' Solskjaer said ahead of Saturday 's trip to Brighton .
`` Because he is a top player and he strengthens our team and of course we have to concentrate on ourselves .
Different clubs have to be allowed to do whatever they do and feel they can .
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`` We are working hard to have a competitive squad and team .
If and when there are updates we will give you them.
” United remain linked with Porto defender Alex Telles and prolific Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho ahead of the transfer deadline in just over a week 's time .
But Solskjaer preferred to focus on his current crop of players ahead of the trip to the Amex and called for his defence and midfield to contribute more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We need more goals from our set plays .
Harry [ Maguire ] is one of the best in the league at first contacts from set plays .
Can we get more from that ?
`` Can we get more goals from midfield ?
Of course that could give us extra points … We have got players in Donny and Paul [ Pogba ] who can definitely chip in with more goals , Jesse [ Lingard ] , Juan [ Mata ] , Dan James , they can get up there with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip .

The Red Devils boss has only made one signing ahead of the transfer deadline on 5 October - and he did not appreciate a press conference question about his lack of recruitment
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer criticised the "disrespect" shown towards Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek during a fiery outburst in his press conference.
Van de Beek moved to Old Trafford from Ajax at the beginning of the month for a fee which could rise to £40million.
The highly-rated Netherlands international had come close to joining Real Madrid, but the Spanish giants could not complete the deal amid the COVID-19 pandemic and United were able to swoop.
Van de Beek remains the only signing Solskjaer has made and with the 5 October deadline looming, the Red Devils boss did not appreciate a question regarding his quiet transfer window.
“I think you [the questioner] show quite a bit of disrespect to Donny when you say he [may be] the only one," Solskjaer said ahead of Saturday's trip to Brighton.
"Because he is a top player and he strengthens our team and of course we have to concentrate on ourselves. Different clubs have to be allowed to do whatever they do and feel they can.
Was Solskjaer right to highlight the "disrespect" shown towards his sole signing? Have your say here.
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"We are working hard to have a competitive squad and team. If and when there are updates we will give you them.”
United remain linked with Porto defender Alex Telles and prolific Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho ahead of the transfer deadline in just over a week's time.
But Solskjaer preferred to focus on his current crop of players ahead of the trip to the Amex and called for his defence and midfield to contribute more goals.
The Norwegian added: “We need more goals from our set plays. Harry [Maguire] is one of the best in the league at first contacts from set plays. Can we get more from that?
"Can we get more goals from midfield? Of course that could give us extra points … We have got players in Donny and Paul [Pogba] who can definitely chip in with more goals, Jesse [Lingard], Juan [Mata], Dan James, they can get up there with a bigger tally as well.”
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thedailymirror--2020-09-27--Craig Revel Horwood predicts Strictly curse will be 'more intense' than ever

The professionals and celebrities of Strictly Come Dancing might want to break up with their significant others ahead of the new series as predictions abound that the ‘ curse ’ will be worse than ever this year .
With the 2020 season of the long running BBC dancing contest set to waltz onto the screen next month , show judge Craig Revel Horwood has shared his views on how the series will progress .
And he predicts the current coronavirus pandemic and the measures that the BBC are bringing in to force to let the show go forward smoothly will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is no stranger to witnessing marriage and romance break ups once stars get paired with their sexy dance partners .
And 55-year-old Craig thinks the alleged curse will strike harder than ever before in the upcoming 18th series .
He told The Sun on Sunday : “ I think it ’ s going to be more intense , isn ’ t it ?
Because they ’ re in a lockdown situation with each other.
” However the star thinks the break-ups and love matches that appear in the wake of the show are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He said : “ Anyway , I always think of it as the Strictly blessing — look how many marriages we ’ ve had out of it .
“ We ’ ve had people falling in love .
We ’ ve had babies .
How can people call it the ‘ curse ’ ?
If you ’ re in a relationship that ’ s not going anywhere , it ’ s not good in the first place.
” Over the past 16 years that Strictly has aired , a number of high @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to the show .
Original series star Natasha Kaplinsky and pro dancer Brendan Cole have long been rumoured to have been the first stars touched by the curse – although neither have confirmed or denied rumours that they fell for each other during their time as dance partners on the show .
Natasha had been single at the time of her involvement in Strictly , but Brendan was engaged to fellow professional dancer Camilla Dallerup .
In 2015 , Camilla told the Daily Star , “ to this day I have no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ celebrity that swept him away or if he really did feel a strong connection with her .
I ’ m guessing it was probably a bit of both .
It felt as if the fact that we ’ d just got engaged meant nothing to either of them .
”

The show judge predicts coronavirus and social distance rules will make attractions stronger than ever for stars on the upcoming 18th season of Strictly Come Dancing
Craig Revel Horwood predicts Strictly curse will be 'more intense' than ever in 2020
The professionals and celebrities of Strictly Come Dancing might want to break up with their significant others ahead of the new series as predictions abound that the ‘curse’ will be worse than ever this year.
With the 2020 season of the long running BBC dancing contest set to waltz onto the screen next month, show judge Craig Revel Horwood has shared his views on how the series will progress.
And he predicts the current coronavirus pandemic and the measures that the BBC are bringing in to force to let the show go forward smoothly will be a recipe for affairs.
Strictly is no stranger to witnessing marriage and romance break ups once stars get paired with their sexy dance partners.
Image: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
And 55-year-old Craig thinks the alleged curse will strike harder than ever before in the upcoming 18th series.
He told The Sun on Sunday: “I think it’s going to be more intense, isn’t it? Because they’re in a lockdown situation with each other.”
However the star thinks the break-ups and love matches that appear in the wake of the show are more of a blessing than a curse.
Image: PA) PA)
He said: “Anyway, I always think of it as the Strictly blessing — look how many marriages we’ve had out of it.
“We’ve had people falling in love. We’ve had babies. How can people call it the ‘curse’? If you’re in a relationship that’s not going anywhere, it’s not good in the first place.”
Over the past 16 years that Strictly has aired, a number of high profile marriages have been broken and created due to the show.
Image: BBC) BBC)
Original series star Natasha Kaplinsky and pro dancer Brendan Cole have long been rumoured to have been the first stars touched by the curse – although neither have confirmed or denied rumours that they fell for each other during their time as dance partners on the show.
Natasha had been single at the time of her involvement in Strictly, but Brendan was engaged to fellow professional dancer Camilla Dallerup.
In 2015, Camilla told the Daily Star, “to this day I have no idea whether it was her fame and celebrity that swept him away or if he really did feel a strong connection with her. I’m guessing it was probably a bit of both. It felt as if the fact that we’d just got engaged meant nothing to either of them.”


thedailymirror--2020-09-27--Woman fighting for life as four cars crash in serious M11 'hit-and-run'

A woman is fighting for her life following a serious car crash in Essex late on Saturday night .
Part of the M11 motorway has been closed following the incident near Harlow at about 10.10pm .
Four vehicles were involved in the crash , which has left a woman with potentially life-threatening injuries .
One of the vehicles failed to stop following the collision on the London-bound side of the motorway , officers said .
Essex Police said in a statement on Facebook : `` We are on scene of a serious collision on the London-bound side of the # @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was reported four vehicles , including an Audi , a BMW , and a VW Passat , were in collision shortly after 10.10pm on Saturday 26 September .
`` A woman who was a passenger in the Audi has sustained serious , potentially life-threatening , injuries .
`` The fourth vehicles failed to stop at the scene of the collision and we need to trace that vehicle and speak to the driver . ''
Police said they do not have a description of the vehicle at the moment .
As they carry out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more information for anybody who may have seen what happened or has dash cam footage of it .
Essex Police added : `` The southbound carriageway has been closed between junction eight for # Stansted and junction seven for Harlow while we carry out our investigations . ''
Police said they expect the road to remain closed on Sunday morning and encouraged people to find alternative routes .
Anyone with dash camera footage or information is asked to contact police on 101 and quote incident 1337 , or to do so anonymously via @ @

Four vehicles were involved in the crash, which has left a woman with potentially life-threatening injuries. Part of the M11 motorway has been closed, Essex Police confirmed
Woman fighting for life as four cars crash in M11 'hit-and-run' as police hunt driver
A woman is fighting for her life following a serious car crash in Essex late on Saturday night.
Part of the M11 motorway has been closed following the incident near Harlow at about 10.10pm.
Four vehicles were involved in the crash, which has left a woman with potentially life-threatening injuries.
One of the vehicles failed to stop following the collision on the London-bound side of the motorway, officers said.
Essex Police said in a statement on Facebook: "We are on scene of a serious collision on the London-bound side of the #M11 near #Harlow.
Image: PA) PA)
"It was reported four vehicles, including an Audi, a BMW, and a VW Passat, were in collision shortly after 10.10pm on Saturday 26 September.
"A woman who was a passenger in the Audi has sustained serious, potentially life-threatening, injuries.
"The fourth vehicles failed to stop at the scene of the collision and we need to trace that vehicle and speak to the driver."
Image: PA) PA)
Police said they do not have a description of the vehicle at the moment.
As they carry out an investigation, officers are appealing for more information for anybody who may have seen what happened or has dash cam footage of it.
Essex Police added: "The southbound carriageway has been closed between junction eight for #Stansted and junction seven for Harlow while we carry out our investigations."
Police said they expect the road to remain closed on Sunday morning and encouraged people to find alternative routes.
Anyone with dash camera footage or information is asked to contact police on 101 and quote incident 1337, or to do so anonymously via Crimestoppers.


thedailymirror--2020-09-27--Jack Whitehall and Roxy Horner spark engagement rumours as dazzling ring flashed

Jack Whitehall and Roxy Horner have sparked engagement rumours after the comedian was spotted out with his model girlfriend – who had a ring on her wedding finger .
The 32-year-old TV star has been romantically linked to 29-year-old model Roxy since earlier this year – with the pair growing even closer during lockdown .
They set tongues wagging when they were spotted enjoying a romantic staycation together in Southend – with all eyes drawn to Roxy ’ s wedding finger .
Photographs have circulated showing the blonde beauty with an eye grabbing gold band on her finger , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jack .
The Sun on Sunday reports a spokesperson for Jack had insisted that the couple are not engaged .
Yet .
The pair are said to be very loved up , however .
Jack and Roxy – who previously dated A List star Leonardo DiCaprio – isolated together earlier this year during lockdown .
The pair shared snaps of themselves together on social media – and even survived a potentially disastrous scenario .
Jack had taken to Instagram to reveal to fans that he had allowed his girlfriend to cut his hair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and let them with a bald patch after becoming a little cavalier with the scissors .
Speaking to the Mail on Sunday at the time , Jack huffed : “ She cut my hair .
It was very severe.
” The Fresh Meat star revealed he had to make an emergency call to his usual hairdresser to try to sort out thinning patches , and ‘ 80s hair crime details .
He said : “ I had to secretly FaceTime my hairdresser .
I was like , 'What has she done to me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patch which she attacked a little bit too vigorously .
I had a mullet for some time as well , which she had n't told me about.
” He went on to declare Roxy liked the fruits of her work , saying : “ She was like , ' I like the fluffy bits at the back !
’ ”

Roxy Horner getting her make up done in preparation for a photo shoot
Roxy Horner getting her make up done in preparation for a photo shoot
The comedian and the model have been getting close after spending lockdown together. Roxy was spotted with a dazzling gold band on her wedding finger as they enjoyed a staycation together.
Jack Whitehall and Roxy Horner have sparked engagement rumours after the comedian was spotted out with his model girlfriend – who had a ring on her wedding finger.
The 32-year-old TV star has been romantically linked to 29-year-old model Roxy since earlier this year – with the pair growing even closer during lockdown.
They set tongues wagging when they were spotted enjoying a romantic staycation together in Southend – with all eyes drawn to Roxy’s wedding finger.
Photographs have circulated showing the blonde beauty with an eye grabbing gold band on her finger, which she kept on display while walking alongside Jack.
Image: AFP/Getty Images) AFP/Getty Images)
The Sun on Sunday reports a spokesperson for Jack had insisted that the couple are not engaged. Yet.
The pair are said to be very loved up, however.
Jack and Roxy – who previously dated A List star Leonardo DiCaprio – isolated together earlier this year during lockdown.
The pair shared snaps of themselves together on social media – and even survived a potentially disastrous scenario.
Image: GC Images) GC Images)
Jack had taken to Instagram to reveal to fans that he had allowed his girlfriend to cut his hair.
However the model had slipped up and let them with a bald patch after becoming a little cavalier with the scissors.
Speaking to the Mail on Sunday at the time, Jack huffed: “She cut my hair. It was very severe.”
The Fresh Meat star revealed he had to make an emergency call to his usual hairdresser to try to sort out thinning patches, and ‘80s hair crime details.
Image: jackwhitehall/Instagram) jackwhitehall/Instagram)
He said: “I had to secretly FaceTime my hairdresser. I was like, 'What has she done to me?'
“There was a bald patch which she attacked a little bit too vigorously. I had a mullet for some time as well, which she hadn't told me about.”
He went on to declare Roxy liked the fruits of her work, saying: “She was like, 'I like the fluffy bits at the back!’”


thedailymirror--2020-09-27--Boris Johnson 'did not impose new lockdown over fears Rishi Sunak would quit'

Boris Johnson ditched plans to introduce a second lockdown as he was worried Rishi Sunak would quit his job , it has been reported .
The Chancellor reportedly said imposing new national restrictions such as a lockdown would make his job almost impossible .
Medical and scientific experts urged the Government to introduce new restrictions after a spike in coronavirus cases .
After a crucial summit , Mr Sunak and the Prime Minister reportedly had a one-to-one meeting in which the Chancellor said he `` would n't wear it '' .
A source told The Sun : `` There were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carry on if he was ignored .
`` It was all down to the Chancellor that we avoided delivering a hammer blow to the economy and took a more balanced approach instead .
Rishi saved the day . ''
Downing Street insisted neither the Chancellor nor any government advisers threatened to resign over the restrictions .
A source close to Mr Johnson said : “ The Prime Minister listened to a full range of arguments before deciding the next course of action .
“ He took a balanced approach , with maximum social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while having minimum impact on the economy.
” This week the Chancellor confirmed he would not extend the furlough scheme , which saved thousands of jobs during the Covid-19 pandemic .
He announced a new ' Jobs Support Scheme ' instead to top up the wages of employees in `` viable jobs '' .
He said it would give businesses the option of keeping people in work on shorter hours .
But the Government will pay 22 per cent of the overall wages of eligible workers under the scheme .
`` The company @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are in work , '' Rishi Sunak said .
`` And the government and the employer jointly will subsidise the time that the worker is not working .
`` The conditions will be set out in guidance which will be published shortly , then over the next few weeks the further details will be worked through with businesses and unions . ''
The Treasury said the scheme , which is set to launch on November 1 , would be open to employees working at least a third of their normal hours .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ areas badly affected by Covid-19 , but has ruled out a second national lockdown .
Announcing new restrictions and fines this week , however , the PM said if the virus continues spreading , he will not hesitate to bring in tougher measures .
More than a quarter of the UK population will be living under extra coronavirus restrictions when new measures on socialising come into force in parts of the country from today .
As of 6pm on Sunday 17million people in the UK will be living under tighter coronavirus restrictions thanks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Welsh town of Llanelli are set to be banned from entering each other 's homes and gardens from 6pm today , followed by Cardiff and Swansea a day later .
The Welsh lockdowns come hot on the heels of ones in Wigan , Stockport , Blackpool and Leeds which came into force at midnight on Friday .
Restrictions have been in force across large swathes of north-west England , West Yorkshire , the North East and the Midlands , as well as parts of west Scotland for weeks and even months in some @ @

The Chancellor reportedly said imposing new national restrictions such as a lockdown would make his job almost impossible. This week Rishi Sunak introduced a new 'Jobs Support Scheme'
Boris Johnson 'did not impose new lockdown over fears Rishi Sunak would quit'
Boris Johnson ditched plans to introduce a second lockdown as he was worried Rishi Sunak would quit his job, it has been reported.
The Chancellor reportedly said imposing new national restrictions such as a lockdown would make his job almost impossible.
Medical and scientific experts urged the Government to introduce new restrictions after a spike in coronavirus cases.
After a crucial summit, Mr Sunak and the Prime Minister reportedly had a one-to-one meeting in which the Chancellor said he "wouldn't wear it".
A source told The Sun : "There were fears he would find it difficult to carry on if he was ignored.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"It was all down to the Chancellor that we avoided delivering a hammer blow to the economy and took a more balanced approach instead. Rishi saved the day."
Downing Street insisted neither the Chancellor nor any government advisers threatened to resign over the restrictions.
A source close to Mr Johnson said: “The Prime Minister listened to a full range of arguments before deciding the next course of action.
Image: Pippa Fowles / No10 Downing Street) Pippa Fowles / No10 Downing Street)
“He took a balanced approach, with maximum social measures to drive down the infection rate while having minimum impact on the economy.”
This week the Chancellor confirmed he would not extend the furlough scheme, which saved thousands of jobs during the Covid-19 pandemic.
He announced a new ' Jobs Support Scheme ' instead to top up the wages of employees in "viable jobs".
He said it would give businesses the option of keeping people in work on shorter hours.
But the Government will pay 22 per cent of the overall wages of eligible workers under the scheme.
"The company will pay its workers for the time they are in work," Rishi Sunak said.
"And the government and the employer jointly will subsidise the time that the worker is not working.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
"The conditions will be set out in guidance which will be published shortly, then over the next few weeks the further details will be worked through with businesses and unions."
The Treasury said the scheme, which is set to launch on November 1, would be open to employees working at least a third of their normal hours.
The Government has imposed local lockdowns in areas badly affected by Covid-19, but has ruled out a second national lockdown.
Announcing new restrictions and fines this week, however, the PM said if the virus continues spreading, he will not hesitate to bring in tougher measures.
More than a quarter of the UK population will be living under extra coronavirus restrictions when new measures on socialising come into force in parts of the country from today.
As of 6pm on Sunday 17million people in the UK will be living under tighter coronavirus restrictions thanks to local lockdowns.
People in the Welsh town of Llanelli are set to be banned from entering each other's homes and gardens from 6pm today, followed by Cardiff and Swansea a day later.
The Welsh lockdowns come hot on the heels of ones in Wigan, Stockport, Blackpool and Leeds which came into force at midnight on Friday.
Restrictions have been in force across large swathes of north-west England, West Yorkshire, the North East and the Midlands, as well as parts of west Scotland for weeks and even months in some cases.


thedailymirror--2020-09-27--Alisson explains how Thiago Alcantara's 'top blood' will benefit Liverpool

Alisson says Thiago Alcantara 's quality can make a crucial difference as Liverpool bid to achieve the rare feat of defending the Premier League title .
Thiago could make his first start for Jurgen Klopp 's side in Monday 's showdown against Arsenal , after impressing during a 45-minute cameo in last weekend 's win over Chelsea .
The Spain midfielder 's 75 completed passes broke the record for one half of a Premier League match , in what was his first appearance for the Reds since his £27million move from Bayern Munich .
He arrived at Anfield with plenty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ triumphs , seven Bundesliga titles and two La Liga crowns among the honours he has amassed during 11 years with Bayern and Barcelona .
And Alisson expects the 29-year-old to make a huge difference to Liverpool 's silverware hunt this season .
`` Thiago is an important arrival for us not only because he is new blood but because he is top blood , '' Alisson said in an interview with the Mail on Sunday .
`` He is a top player who already has a great history in football , a player @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do great things and also a top person who will come here and not bring problems for us but will bring solutions for us and I am really happy we can count on him . ''
Liverpool will match Manchester United 's all-time record of 20 top-flight titles if they successfully defend their Premier League crown this season .
But they will have their work cut out , with recent history showing it is notoriously difficult to be crowned champions of England in consecutive seasons .
When Manchester City successfully defended their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first time a team had done so since neighbours United achieved the feat 10 years earlier .
United were successful in defending six of the 13 league crowns they won under Sir Alex Ferguson , while Chelsea also saw off all challengers to claim consecutive titles in 2005 and 2006 .
But Alisson believes Klopp 's side have the players to make history .
`` We have top players here , '' said the goalkeeper .
`` Top people - really good men full of desire to win things and to do great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ desire to improve is what we need on this team because history says that not many clubs win the title the second year in a row .
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`` We have the potential and the quality to do that .
`` We know the level of the Premier League is getting higher .
Clubs are investing a lot of money in players , they are getting better organised on the pitch .
`` We have to believe in ourselves and we know our quality and our goals but it depends how much we put on the pitch and in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we did n't think about winning the title .
We put 100 per cent of our focus on the next game and the next challenge .
This year , we will do that the same . ''

Thiago is set to face Arsenal on Monday - and his quality could be crucial as Jurgen Klopp's side attempt the notoriously difficult task of defending the Premier League title
Alisson says Thiago Alcantara's quality can make a crucial difference as Liverpool bid to achieve the rare feat of defending the Premier League title.
Thiago could make his first start for Jurgen Klopp's side in Monday's showdown against Arsenal, after impressing during a 45-minute cameo in last weekend's win over Chelsea.
The Spain midfielder's 75 completed passes broke the record for one half of a Premier League match, in what was his first appearance for the Reds since his £27million move from Bayern Munich.
He arrived at Anfield with plenty of pedigree, with two Champions League triumphs, seven Bundesliga titles and two La Liga crowns among the honours he has amassed during 11 years with Bayern and Barcelona.
And Alisson expects the 29-year-old to make a huge difference to Liverpool's silverware hunt this season.
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"Thiago is an important arrival for us not only because he is new blood but because he is top blood," Alisson said in an interview with the Mail on Sunday.
"He is a top player who already has a great history in football, a player with energy who still has the desire to do great things and also a top person who will come here and not bring problems for us but will bring solutions for us and I am really happy we can count on him."
Liverpool will match Manchester United's all-time record of 20 top-flight titles if they successfully defend their Premier League crown this season.
But they will have their work cut out, with recent history showing it is notoriously difficult to be crowned champions of England in consecutive seasons.
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When Manchester City successfully defended their title in 2019, it was the first time a team had done so since neighbours United achieved the feat 10 years earlier.
United were successful in defending six of the 13 league crowns they won under Sir Alex Ferguson, while Chelsea also saw off all challengers to claim consecutive titles in 2005 and 2006.
But Alisson believes Klopp's side have the players to make history.
"We have top players here," said the goalkeeper. "Top people - really good men full of desire to win things and to do great things for this club, and the desire to improve is what we need on this team because history says that not many clubs win the title the second year in a row.
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"We have the potential and the quality to do that.
"We know the level of the Premier League is getting higher. Clubs are investing a lot of money in players, they are getting better organised on the pitch.
"We have to believe in ourselves and we know our quality and our goals but it depends how much we put on the pitch and in the game.
"Last season, we didn't think about winning the title. We put 100 per cent of our focus on the next game and the next challenge. This year, we will do that the same."


thedailymirror--2020-09-27--Lewis Capaldi 'splits from girlfriend Catherine Halliday after seven months'

Lewis Capaldi will be able to write about fresh heartache as his romance with student girlfriend Catherine Halliday is all over .
The 23-year-old Scottish singer had been dating the 21-year-old student – who is said to be the daughter of a millionaire architect – for seven months but the romance was unable to survive through lockdown .
Lewis and Catherine decided to call quits on their relationship , however , after realising now is not the time to settle down .
The couple had met after being introduced by mutual friends at the start of the year and were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pizzeria in his hometown of West Lothian before lockdown began in March .
The pair are believed to have kept in touch throughout lockdown – although they isolated apart as they stayed with their respective families .
But now the relationship is all over , with a source telling The Sun on Sunday : “ Lewis has no hard feelings towards Catherine and they ’ re still amicable but they decided it was best to call it a day .
“ He ’ s at the beginning of his career , with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so it ’ s not the right time to settle down .
“ He wishes Catherine all the best and has fond memories of their dates together.
” It sounds as though Lewis is wasting no time looking for a new romance , however , as The Sun goes on to claim he has already signed up to celebrity dating app , Raya .
Lewis is said to be working on his new album – a follow up to his 2019 record Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent .
And news of his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fans , as it had been reported he had penned a track in tribute to Catherine on his record .
A source said earlier this year : “ He ’ s smitten with Catherine and although it ’ s early days she has a nod on one of the tracks he has written .
“ Lewis mentions her heir and it ’ s really quite special .
She ’ s made him realise how to be happy again.
” The star may have changed his tune now in light of the split .

Lewis is back on the shelf – but already looking for love again via Raya – after his romance with Scottish student Catherine came to an end after seven months together
Lewis Capaldi will be able to write about fresh heartache as his romance with student girlfriend Catherine Halliday is all over.
The 23-year-old Scottish singer had been dating the 21-year-old student – who is said to be the daughter of a millionaire architect – for seven months but the romance was unable to survive through lockdown.
Lewis and Catherine decided to call quits on their relationship, however, after realising now is not the time to settle down.
The couple had met after being introduced by mutual friends at the start of the year and were spotted out on a date at a pizzeria in his hometown of West Lothian before lockdown began in March.
Image: Mike Marsland/WireImage) Mike Marsland/WireImage)
The pair are believed to have kept in touch throughout lockdown – although they isolated apart as they stayed with their respective families.
But now the relationship is all over, with a source telling The Sun on Sunday: “Lewis has no hard feelings towards Catherine and they’re still amicable but they decided it was best to call it a day.
“He’s at the beginning of his career, with a lot of opportunity at his fingertips, so it’s not the right time to settle down.
Image: Depop) Depop)
“He wishes Catherine all the best and has fond memories of their dates together.”
It sounds as though Lewis is wasting no time looking for a new romance, however, as The Sun goes on to claim he has already signed up to celebrity dating app, Raya.
Lewis is said to be working on his new album – a follow up to his 2019 record Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent.
And news of his love split could be a shock to fans, as it had been reported he had penned a track in tribute to Catherine on his record.
A source said earlier this year: “He’s smitten with Catherine and although it’s early days she has a nod on one of the tracks he has written.
“Lewis mentions her heir and it’s really quite special. She’s made him realise how to be happy again.”
The star may have changed his tune now in light of the split.


thedailymirror--2020-09-26--Prince George fascinated by David Attenborough's shark tooth in new pictures

Prince George was fascinated by a 23-million-year-old shark tooth that Sir David Attenborough gave him .
The young prince was photographed handling the fossilised tooth from an extinct Carcharocles megalodon - one of the most feared predators to have swum in the seas - and looking intrigued .
Sir David , 94 , brought the tooth with him as he met William , Kate , both 38 , Prince George , seven , Princess Charlotte , five , and two-year-old Louis at Kensington Palace .
He attended a private viewing of his new environmental documentary with the Duke of Cambridge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's grounds .
William and the veteran broadcaster watched A Life On Our Planet , a revealing and powerful first-hand account in which Sir David reflects on both the defining moments of his life as a naturalist and the devastating changes he has witnessed .
Socially distanced in the open air , the Duke of Cambridge and Sir David were offered directors ' chairs with their names printed on the back - but in a change of plan they sat in each other 's seats .
The 94-year-old broadcaster chatted to William , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis after the screening on Thursday .
Famous clips in the documentary include him rolling around with baby gorillas in Rwanda , The Sun reports .
William interviewed Sir David at the World Economic Forum in Davos , Switzerland , last year , and during the discussion the broadcaster warned that humanity needed to act so that they did not `` annihilate part of the natural world '' .
With a shared passion for protecting the natural world , the men continue to support each other in their mission @ @ @ @ @ @ @ challenges the planet faces .
This includes working together on William 's Earthshot Prize , an ambitious global environment project announced last December to combat climate issues .
Further details about the prize are expected in the coming weeks .
The giant shark tooth given to George was found by Sir David during a family holiday to Malta in the late 1960s .
It was embedded in the island 's soft yellow limestone , which was laid down during the Miocene period some 23 million years ago .
Carcharocles megalodon is believed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which is about twice the length of the great white shark .
David Attenborough : A Life On Our Planet , produced by WWF and Silverback Films , premieres in cinemas on Monday and will launch on Netflix on October 4 .
An accompanying book is published on October 1 .
Sir David joined Instagram this week , reaching more than one million followers in just a few hours .

Sir David, 94, brought the tooth with him to meet William, Kate, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Louis at Kensington Palace. He attended a private viewing of his new environmental documentary
Prince George was fascinated by a 23-million-year-old shark tooth that Sir David Attenborough gave him.
The young prince was photographed handling the fossilised tooth from an extinct Carcharocles megalodon - one of the most feared predators to have swum in the seas - and looking intrigued.
Sir David, 94, brought the tooth with him as he met William, Kate, both 38, Prince George, seven, Princess Charlotte, five, and two-year-old Louis at Kensington Palace.
He attended a private viewing of his new environmental documentary with the Duke of Cambridge - which was held in the palace's grounds.
William and the veteran broadcaster watched A Life On Our Planet, a revealing and powerful first-hand account in which Sir David reflects on both the defining moments of his life as a naturalist and the devastating changes he has witnessed.
Image: PA) PA)
Socially distanced in the open air, the Duke of Cambridge and Sir David were offered directors' chairs with their names printed on the back - but in a change of plan they sat in each other's seats.
The 94-year-old broadcaster chatted to William, Kate and their three children George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis after the screening on Thursday.
Famous clips in the documentary include him rolling around with baby gorillas in Rwanda, The Sun reports.
William interviewed Sir David at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, last year, and during the discussion the broadcaster warned that humanity needed to act so that they did not "annihilate part of the natural world".
Image: PA) PA)
With a shared passion for protecting the natural world, the men continue to support each other in their mission to tackle some of the biggest environmental challenges the planet faces.
This includes working together on William's Earthshot Prize, an ambitious global environment project announced last December to combat climate issues.
Further details about the prize are expected in the coming weeks.
The giant shark tooth given to George was found by Sir David during a family holiday to Malta in the late 1960s.
Image: PA) PA)
It was embedded in the island's soft yellow limestone, which was laid down during the Miocene period some 23 million years ago.
Carcharocles megalodon is believed to have grown to 15 metres in length, which is about twice the length of the great white shark.
David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet, produced by WWF and Silverback Films, premieres in cinemas on Monday and will launch on Netflix on October 4.
An accompanying book is published on October 1.
Sir David joined Instagram this week, reaching more than one million followers in just a few hours.


thedailymirror--2020-09-26--Details of the arrival of Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik's baby 'leak'

Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik became first time parents earlier this month – and now details of the couple ’ s happy arrival have allegedly been spilled .
The 25-year-old model and former reality star and her 27-year-old chart topping boyfriend Zayn have been thrilling fans with details of their happy news .
The couple – who have had an on-off romance since 2015 – have been sharing arty snaps of their bundle of joy and some of the gifts she has already received from world famous stars .
Gigi shared a snap of her daughter ’ s tiny hand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she shared the first snap of the baby on Instagram on Thursday .
She wrote at the time : “ Our girl joined us earth-side this weekend and she ’ s already changed our world .
So in love.
” Now sources are claiming to have further details of the happy birth .
According to Page Six , the supermodel : “ gave birth to her baby girl on her farm in rural Pennsylvania.
” Their source also claimed the date of the birth was last Saturday , 19 September 2020 .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the baby ’ s dad , pop star Zayn Malik , had been isolating on the farm since May , and were more recently reportedly splitting their time between Pennsylvania and Manhattan .
Mirror Online have contacted a representative of the young family for comment .
On Saturday , Gigi shared another snap of her daughter snuggled up against a couple of blankets and wearing a designer top – sent from Donatella Versace .
While a second blanket had been sent by “ aunty ” Taylor Swift .

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Gigi and Zayn announced last week that they had welcomed their first baby together. Now sources claim to have details of the happy arrival - including the birth date.
Details of the arrival of Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik's baby 'leak' after couple keep mum
Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik became first time parents earlier this month – and now details of the couple’s happy arrival have allegedly been spilled.
The 25-year-old model and former reality star and her 27-year-old chart topping boyfriend Zayn have been thrilling fans with details of their happy news.
The couple – who have had an on-off romance since 2015 – have been sharing arty snaps of their bundle of joy and some of the gifts she has already received from world famous stars.
Gigi shared a snap of her daughter’s tiny hand gripping dad Zayn’s thumb when she shared the first snap of the baby on Instagram on Thursday.
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She wrote at the time: “Our girl joined us earth-side this weekend and she’s already changed our world. So in love.”
Now sources are claiming to have further details of the happy birth.
According to Page Six, the supermodel: “gave birth to her baby girl on her farm in rural Pennsylvania.”
Image: gigihadid/Instagram) gigihadid/Instagram)
Their source also claimed the date of the birth was last Saturday, 19 September 2020.
The outlet also claimed: “Hadid and the baby’s dad, pop star Zayn Malik, had been isolating on the farm since May, and were more recently reportedly splitting their time between Pennsylvania and Manhattan.
“Hadid’s mom, Yolanda, has a farm nearby.”
Image: Gigi Hadid/Instagram) Gigi Hadid/Instagram)
Mirror Online have contacted a representative of the young family for comment.
On Saturday, Gigi shared another snap of her daughter snuggled up against a couple of blankets and wearing a designer top – sent from Donatella Versace.
While a second blanket had been sent by “aunty” Taylor Swift.


thedailymirror--2020-09-26--Sergeant Matt Ratana 'killer' revived by doctors after 'dying' in hospital

An alleged gunman accused of shooting a police officer dead was reportedly revived by doctors after 'dying ' in hospital .
The 23-year-old is alleged to have shot Matt Ratana in a custody suite at a police station in Croydon , south London , before shooting himself in the early hours of Friday morning .
He remains in critical condition under police guard in hospital .
Sources told The Sun there was `` zero chance '' he was well enough to speak to officers while they carry out an investigation to find out how the shooting happened and how the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ custody suite .
The suspect is said to have 'died ' in hospital before being revived by medics , according to The Sun .
It comes after Scotland Yard confirmed the fatal shooting of Sgt Matt Ratana was captured on CCTV .
Police bodycam footage was being reviewed , the gun used in the killing was being analysed and four crime scenes in London and Surrey were being `` painstakingly '' searched , the force confirmed .
Officers also said the incident is not being investigated as terror-related .
Speaking out Scotland Yard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reporters : `` At this time the suspect remains in hospital in a critical condition .
Due to his state we are not yet able to speak to him . ''
He added : “ I would like to reiterate that this a murder investigation and not a counter terrorism investigation . ''
Deputy Assistant Commander Cundy , who is leading the probe , added : `` We have recovered the gun from the custody suite where Matt was shot and that gun is being forensically examined .
`` We also have CCTV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ events , and we have body-worn video of our police officers who were involved in the circumstances surrounding the arrest of the suspect .
`` Our specialist investigators are carefully reviewing all of that footage . ''
He said Friday was a `` dark and sad day for the police family '' and offered his thoughts to Sgt Ratana 's partner , family and colleagues .
He added : `` Everyone working on this investigation , from the forensic specialists to the local officers holding the cordons , does so with a heavy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for our colleague and his family . ''
In a statement , IOPC Regional Director Sal Naseem said the suspect was arrested for possession of Class B drugs with intent to supply and possession of ammunition .
He was handcuffed `` to the rear '' and taken to Croydon Custody Suite in a police vehicle .
It was earlier reported that the shooting took place around 2.15am on Friday .
He remained handcuffed once inside the building and was sat in a holding area in the custody suite .
The IOPC chief said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ search him using a metal detector .
But at this point shots were fired and a gun was later found at the scene , investigators said .
Tributes have been paid to Sgt Ratana , who joined the Metropolitan Police in 1991 .
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick said he was a long-serving and `` much-loved '' officer .
She described him as `` big in stature , big in heart , friendly , capable , a lovely man and highly respected by his colleagues '' .
He leaves behind a partner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relationship .
The officer was also described as `` an inspiration '' by a friend who knew him from playing rugby together at the club .
The 27-year-old friend , who would only give his name as Paul , told PA : `` We all looked to him - on the field or off the rugby field ... losing that is big .
`` The man was a machine .
He went from training with us last night to come to his shift work here in Croydon .
He would do that week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bought into the whole family atmosphere that we had at the club .
`` A few of my team-mates ( on hearing about his death ) are just not sure how to take it . ''
England Rugby tweeted : `` Our thoughts and those of the entire rugby family are with the family and friends of Sergeant Matt Ratana .
Head Coach at RugbyEGRFC who gave so much to our sport . ''

The 23-year-old is accused of shooting Matt Ratana in a custody suite at a police station in Croydon, south London, before shooting himself. He remains in critical condition in hospital
An alleged gunman accused of shooting a police officer dead was reportedly revived by doctors after 'dying' in hospital.
The 23-year-old is alleged to have shot Matt Ratana in a custody suite at a police station in Croydon, south London, before shooting himself in the early hours of Friday morning.
He remains in critical condition under police guard in hospital.
Sources told The Sun there was "zero chance" he was well enough to speak to officers while they carry out an investigation to find out how the shooting happened and how the suspect had a gun in a police custody suite.
The suspect is said to have 'died' in hospital before being revived by medics, according to The Sun.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
It comes after Scotland Yard confirmed the fatal shooting of Sgt Matt Ratana was captured on CCTV.
Police bodycam footage was being reviewed, the gun used in the killing was being analysed and four crime scenes in London and Surrey were being "painstakingly" searched, the force confirmed.
Officers also said the incident is not being investigated as terror-related.
Speaking out Scotland Yard, Deputy Assistant Commissioner Stuart Cundy told reporters: "At this time the suspect remains in hospital in a critical condition. Due to his state we are not yet able to speak to him."
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He added: “I would like to reiterate that this a murder investigation and not a counter terrorism investigation."
Deputy Assistant Commander Cundy, who is leading the probe, added: "We have recovered the gun from the custody suite where Matt was shot and that gun is being forensically examined.
"We also have CCTV from that custody suite which shows the events, and we have body-worn video of our police officers who were involved in the circumstances surrounding the arrest of the suspect.
"Our specialist investigators are carefully reviewing all of that footage."
He said Friday was a "dark and sad day for the police family" and offered his thoughts to Sgt Ratana's partner, family and colleagues.
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He added: "Everyone working on this investigation, from the forensic specialists to the local officers holding the cordons, does so with a heavy heart but a determination to find justice for our colleague and his family."
In a statement, IOPC Regional Director Sal Naseem said the suspect was arrested for possession of Class B drugs with intent to supply and possession of ammunition.
He was handcuffed "to the rear" and taken to Croydon Custody Suite in a police vehicle.
It was earlier reported that the shooting took place around 2.15am on Friday.
Image: PA) PA)
He remained handcuffed once inside the building and was sat in a holding area in the custody suite.
The IOPC chief said the handcuffs remained while officers prepared to search him using a metal detector.
But at this point shots were fired and a gun was later found at the scene, investigators said.
Tributes have been paid to Sgt Ratana, who joined the Metropolitan Police in 1991.
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick said he was a long-serving and "much-loved" officer.
Image: Humphrey Nemar.) Humphrey Nemar.) Image: PA) PA)
She described him as "big in stature, big in heart, friendly, capable, a lovely man and highly respected by his colleagues".
He leaves behind a partner and an adult son from a previous relationship.
The officer was also described as "an inspiration" by a friend who knew him from playing rugby together at the club.
The 27-year-old friend, who would only give his name as Paul, told PA: "We all looked to him - on the field or off the rugby field... losing that is big.
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"The man was a machine. He went from training with us last night to come to his shift work here in Croydon. He would do that week in and week out.
"He bought into the whole family atmosphere that we had at the club.
"A few of my team-mates (on hearing about his death) are just not sure how to take it."
England Rugby tweeted: "Our thoughts and those of the entire rugby family are with the family and friends of Sergeant Matt Ratana. Head Coach at RugbyEGRFC who gave so much to our sport."


thedailymirror--2020-09-26--Chloe Sims and Pete Wicks 'became secret lovers and have now fallen out'

Chloe Sims and Pete Wicks have gone from friends to lovers to enemies in a matter of weeks after enduring a secret relationship – reports claim .
The 38-year-old mum-of-one and the 31-year-old self-described pirate reportedly struggled to define their relationship after they became lovers and things got “ messy ” .
Earlier this months , reports emerged that the pair had been feuding – with their arguments disrupting the filming process of The Only Way Is Essex .
And now it seems the reason behind the arguing is because the pair became intimate in recent months then fell out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A source told The Sun on Sunday : “ They crossed the line from friendship to romance and it got messy .
“ After a string of failed relationships on the show , the last thing Chloe wanted was another guy letting her down publicly , but Pete was never clear about his intentions.
” Mirror Online has contacted representatives of the reality stars for comment .
Earlier this month it was reported that Chloe and Pete had fallen out just days after looking close during a night out in London together @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the arguing had been causing all kinds of chaos .
They claimed : “ Chloe told him he wasn ’ t a good friend to her and she never wanted to speak to him again.
” The source teased that the source of the mystery has got other TOWIE stars talking .
They added : “ Bafflingly , [ Pete and Chloe have ] also refused to tell friends what the argument was over .
It ’ s become a real mystery.
” Now it seems the reason is the fact they have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be the same again .
All the drama is expected to unfold in front of cameras on the current season of the hit ITV show .

This could explain the frosty relationship between the pair that has allegedly been disrupting TOWIE filming – with all the drama set to explode in front of ITV cameras
Chloe Sims and Pete Wicks 'became secret lovers and have now fallen out'
Chloe Sims and Pete Wicks have gone from friends to lovers to enemies in a matter of weeks after enduring a secret relationship – reports claim.
The 38-year-old mum-of-one and the 31-year-old self-described pirate reportedly struggled to define their relationship after they became lovers and things got “messy”.
Earlier this months, reports emerged that the pair had been feuding – with their arguments disrupting the filming process of The Only Way Is Essex.
And now it seems the reason behind the arguing is because the pair became intimate in recent months then fell out – which Chloe left feeling badly treated.
Image: GC Images) GC Images)
A source told The Sun on Sunday: “They crossed the line from friendship to romance and it got messy.
“After a string of failed relationships on the show, the last thing Chloe wanted was another guy letting her down publicly, but Pete was never clear about his intentions.”
The source brutally added: “She felt slighted.”
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Mirror Online has contacted representatives of the reality stars for comment.
Earlier this month it was reported that Chloe and Pete had fallen out just days after looking close during a night out in London together.
A source at the time said the arguing had been causing all kinds of chaos.
They claimed: “Chloe told him he wasn’t a good friend to her and she never wanted to speak to him again.”
The source teased that the source of the mystery has got other TOWIE stars talking.
Image: ITVBE) ITVBE)
They added: “Bafflingly, [Pete and Chloe have] also refused to tell friends what the argument was over. It’s become a real mystery.”
Now it seems the reason is the fact they have become intimate and things can seemingly never be the same again.
All the drama is expected to unfold in front of cameras on the current season of the hit ITV show.


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thedailymirror--2020-09-26--Celebrate Google’s birthday with 22% off all devices for one day only

Are you looking to treat yourself to one of Google ’ s many devices or perhaps get one for someone this Christmas ?
Maybe you ’ re after the Nest Mini ?
Perhaps a Nest Hub Max ?
Or what about the Nest Hello Video Doorbell ?
Well you ’ re in luck as for one day only , customers can look to save 22 % off their next device thanks to Google ’ s birthday .
Yes , for today , 27th September 2020 , head over to Google ’ s website and pick up a new device for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ name of Google ’ s 22nd birthday .
Just enter the code : GOOGLEBDAY22 at the checkout for the promotion to be applied , but it ’ s just for one day only - so make the most of it whilst you still can .
Now we ’ ve outlined some of the items included in the one day sale - so what are you waiting for ?
Have a look and get shopping before it 's too late .
Meet the 2nd generation Nest Mini , the speaker that you control with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your Google Assistant to play your favourite music with a 40 % stronger bass than the original Mini .
And ask about the weather , news or almost anything .
Google Nest Hub provides help at a glance in any room at home .
Always see your best and latest shots from Google Photos .
Plus , view and control your compatible connected devices from a single dashboard .
Simply use your voice to watch YouTube and play songs from YouTube Music .
You can even get your calendar , commute , answers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nest Hub Max helps your busy family stay in touch and on track .
Leave video messages and make video calls .
Check in on home when you ’ re away with the built-in Nest Cam .
See your own calendar , commute , and more .
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thedailymirror--2020-09-26--Bruno Fernandes explains Fred's 'fighting' role in Man Utd winner

Bruno Fernandes has hailed Fred for 'fighting ' with Brighton players to ensure his team-mate could keep his cool and stroke home Manchester United 's winning penalty .
In a dramatic end to a pulsating Premier League clash at the Amex , Fernandes held his nerve to fire home from the spot 10 minutes into added time , securing a 3-2 win for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side .
The penalty was awarded for Neal Maupay 's handball from a corner as United surged forward in search of a last-gasp winner , after Solly March had headed in an equaliser @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Fernandes said he had to have `` balls '' to find the net and earn the Red Devils ' first league points of the season .
But he also credited the role played by Fred , revealing he had been able to keep his focus because the Brazilian midfielder had kept protesting Brighton players away from him .
`` As everyone starts shouting , discussion and VAR and everything , I try keep away , take the ball and try and keep the focus , '' said Fernandes in quotes reported by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saw the keeper taking his bottles and everyone , the towel came out , so I was just taking the ball , waiting , 'focus on what you have to do ' .
`` Of course , sometimes we say you have to have balls to take a penalty like this .
`` I know everyone trusts in me , everyone expects me to score , and it was a big part of the game like I said .
`` Penalties are key in some games and today was key .
Does n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ someone else scores - what matters is the three points we 're taking home .
`` After we had the penalty , everyone was fighting for everything : 'penalty , no penalty ' .
We kept the focus until the end .
I felt the trust of everyone behind me .
`` I see Fred fighting with everyone who was coming to take out my focus , taking away the players from Brighton . ''
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Brighton had taken the lead through a Maupay penalty five minutes before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minutes later through a Lewis Dunk own goal .
Solskjaer 's side were outplayed for much of the game by their hosts , who hit the woodwork five times .
But Marcus Rashford 's superb solo effort gave United a second-half lead , while March appeared to have secured what would have been a deserved draw for Brighton , before Fernandes ' late winner .

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side claimed their first Premier League points of the season after Fernandes kept his cool to fire home a last-gasp penalty and secure a 3-2 win at Brighton
Bruno Fernandes has hailed Fred for 'fighting' with Brighton players to ensure his team-mate could keep his cool and stroke home Manchester United's winning penalty.
In a dramatic end to a pulsating Premier League clash at the Amex, Fernandes held his nerve to fire home from the spot 10 minutes into added time, securing a 3-2 win for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.
The penalty was awarded for Neal Maupay's handball from a corner as United surged forward in search of a last-gasp winner, after Solly March had headed in an equaliser in the fourth minute of injury time.
Fernandes said he had to have "balls" to find the net and earn the Red Devils' first league points of the season.
But he also credited the role played by Fred, revealing he had been able to keep his focus because the Brazilian midfielder had kept protesting Brighton players away from him.
Image: John Sibley/POOL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) John Sibley/POOL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
"As everyone starts shouting, discussion and VAR and everything, I try keep away, take the ball and try and keep the focus," said Fernandes in quotes reported by the Manchester Evening News.
"I saw the keeper taking his bottles and everyone, the towel came out, so I was just taking the ball, waiting, 'focus on what you have to do'.
"Of course, sometimes we say you have to have balls to take a penalty like this.
"I know everyone trusts in me, everyone expects me to score, and it was a big part of the game like I said.
Image: Pool via REUTERS) Pool via REUTERS)
"Penalties are key in some games and today was key. Doesn't matter if I score, or if someone else scores - what matters is the three points we're taking home.
"After we had the penalty, everyone was fighting for everything: 'penalty, no penalty'. We kept the focus until the end. I felt the trust of everyone behind me.
"I see Fred fighting with everyone who was coming to take out my focus, taking away the players from Brighton."
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
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Brighton had taken the lead through a Maupay penalty five minutes before half-time, but United equalised just two minutes later through a Lewis Dunk own goal.
Solskjaer's side were outplayed for much of the game by their hosts, who hit the woodwork five times.
But Marcus Rashford's superb solo effort gave United a second-half lead, while March appeared to have secured what would have been a deserved draw for Brighton, before Fernandes' late winner.


thedailymirror--2020-09-26--Katie Price sparks pregnancy rumours as she teases 'something is brewing'

Katie Price sent her fans into a frenzy as she shared a cryptic post that sparked rumours she is pregnant .
The former glamour model , 42 , was posing with her boyfriend Carl Woods in her latest Instagram snap , with the caption : `` Something is brewing and we ca n't wait to share it with you # healthyandhappy . ''
The new couple looked so loved-up as the mum-of-five draped her legs over his knees and grinned at the camera , as Carl kept straight-faced .
Katie 's fans were sent into overdrive by the caption , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
?
Wedding or fitness dvd . ''
Another guessed : `` Baby or marriage or making their own alcohol of some sort lol . ''
The image was shared on their joint Instagram account , Adventures of Katie and Carl , which was set up to document their life and travel together .
Katie has been very open about her relationship with her new love , and recently admitted she is planning to have baby number six .
She has recently moved into his home and they are taking steps to welcome @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - who have been dating for four months - revealed the news on their YouTube channel during a sweet heart-to-heart , that was captured by the camera crew .
They opened up on their baby plans after Carl discovered that Katie purchased an ovulation kit .
Carl says in the clip : `` If we 're going to make a baby then we need the ovulation kit .
I 'm 31 - I 'm getting older .
You 're 42 - you 're even older .
`` So we need to know , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to be an old dad .
Do you want to be an old mum ? ''
Proving he is on board for a kid , Carl continues : `` It 's a really good idea , Kate .
Did you get this today ?
And why did you buy this ? ''
Katie says : `` For the same reason you said , because of our discussions we 've had . ''
Carl adds : `` Our discussions about having kids .
This is important because if you 're coming to move @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I 'm glad that you got it .
It 's actually kind of cute that you got it . ''
Katie has a brood of five children - Harvey from her relationship with Dwight Yorke , Princess and Junior from her first marriage to Peter Andre and Jett and Bunny from her failed marriage to Kieran Hayler .
Their baby bombshell comes after she shared a post on Instagram saying : `` I 'm wait until you know what we know . ''
While it 's not clear what this means , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - with some concluding that a pregnancy or engagement was on the way .
Her rep previously told us : `` Katie is presently neither pregnant nor engaged .
Their loyal fans will just have to keep watching ! ''
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Katie Price has sparked rumours that she is pregnant after telling her fans that 'something is brewing' with her boyfriend Carl Woods
Katie Price sparks pregnancy rumours as she teases 'something is brewing'
Katie Price sent her fans into a frenzy as she shared a cryptic post that sparked rumours she is pregnant.
The former glamour model, 42, was posing with her boyfriend Carl Woods in her latest Instagram snap, with the caption: "Something is brewing and we can't wait to share it with you #healthyandhappy."
The new couple looked so loved-up as the mum-of-five draped her legs over his knees and grinned at the camera, as Carl kept straight-faced.
Katie's fans were sent into overdrive by the caption, with one commenting: Baby or ??? Wedding or fitness dvd."
Another guessed: "Baby or marriage or making their own alcohol of some sort lol."
Image: adventuresofkatieandcarl/Instagram) adventuresofkatieandcarl/Instagram)
"Pregnant," a third commented.
Mirror Online has contacted Katie's representative for comment.
The image was shared on their joint Instagram account, Adventures of Katie and Carl, which was set up to document their life and travel together.
Image: Katie Price/Instagram) Katie Price/Instagram)
Katie has been very open about her relationship with her new love, and recently admitted she is planning to have baby number six.
She has recently moved into his home and they are taking steps to welcome a little tot.
The smitten couple - who have been dating for four months - revealed the news on their YouTube channel during a sweet heart-to-heart, that was captured by the camera crew.
They opened up on their baby plans after Carl discovered that Katie purchased an ovulation kit.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Carl says in the clip: "If we're going to make a baby then we need the ovulation kit. I'm 31 - I'm getting older. You're 42 - you're even older.
"So we need to know, don't we? I don't want to be an old dad. Do you want to be an old mum?"
Proving he is on board for a kid, Carl continues: "It's a really good idea, Kate. Did you get this today? And why did you buy this?"
Katie says: "For the same reason you said, because of our discussions we've had."
Image: Katie Price/Instagram) Katie Price/Instagram)
Carl adds: "Our discussions about having kids. This is important because if you're coming to move in, we're taking steps.
"I'm glad that you got it. It's actually kind of cute that you got it."
Katie has a brood of five children - Harvey from her relationship with Dwight Yorke, Princess and Junior from her first marriage to Peter Andre and Jett and Bunny from her failed marriage to Kieran Hayler.
Image: Katie Price/Instagram) Katie Price/Instagram)
Their baby bombshell comes after she shared a post on Instagram saying: "I'm wait until you know what we know."
While it's not clear what this means, fans tried to decipher Katie's meaning - with some concluding that a pregnancy or engagement was on the way.
Her rep previously told us: "Katie is presently neither pregnant nor engaged. Their loyal fans will just have to keep watching!"
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thedailymirror--2020-09-26--Secret 'man cave' where workers 'drunk and partied' found under train station

A secret 'man cave ' underneath a train station where workers would “ hang out and get drunk and party ” has been uncovered by transport bosses .
The hideaway beneath New York ’ s Grand Central Terminal had a television , a refrigerator to store beers , a microwave and a even a futon couch so workers could kick back or have a cheeky snooze .
A wireman , a carpenter foreman and an electrical foreman suspected of converting the storage room into the illicit 'social club ' have been suspended without pay .
All three denied ever having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they ’ d left their fingerprints behind , and the evidence that they used the underground hangout was “ overwhelming.
” An Amazon streaming device attached to the TV had the carpenter foreman ’ s mobile hotspot on its list of available Wi-Fi networks , and was registered to the electrical foreman .
The electrical foreman 's name was also on a pull-up bar box and two 2018 datebooks found in the room , investigators claim .
They also claim a receipt with the wireman ’ s name printed on it was found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ room .
Flabbergasted managers at Metro-North Railroad said they were unaware of the hideaway beneath Track 114 .
Carolyn Pokorny , MTA Inspector General , said in a news release : “ Many a New Yorker has fantasised about kicking back with a cold beer in a prime piece of Manhattan real estate — especially one this close to good transportation .
“ But few would have the chutzpah to commandeer a secret room beneath Grand Central Terminal.
” The hideaway was discovered after the MTA ’ s office of the inspector general @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying that there was a “ man cave ” under Grand Central with “ a couch and a flat screen TV ” where three specific employees would “ hang out and get drunk and party ” .
According to the reports , MTA investigators found the hideaway had wooden cabinets designed to conceal the TV and futon .
Railroad officials said the space was a fire risk because rescue workers would have had difficulty accessing an unmapped room if there was an emergency..

Three workers have been suspended following the discover of the hideaway beneath New York’s Grand Central Terminal which had a television, a refrigerator to store beers, a microwave and a even a futon couch
Secret 'man cave' where workers 'got drunk and partied' found under train station
A secret 'man cave' underneath a train station where workers would “hang out and get drunk and party” has been uncovered by transport bosses.
The hideaway beneath New York’s Grand Central Terminal had a television, a refrigerator to store beers, a microwave and a even a futon couch so workers could kick back or have a cheeky snooze.
A wireman, a carpenter foreman and an electrical foreman suspected of converting the storage room into the illicit 'social club' have been suspended without pay.
All three denied ever having been in the room but investigators say they’d left their fingerprints behind, and the evidence that they used the underground hangout was “overwhelming.”
An Amazon streaming device attached to the TV had the carpenter foreman’s mobile hotspot on its list of available Wi-Fi networks, and was registered to the electrical foreman.
Image: MTA Inspector General) MTA Inspector General)
The electrical foreman's name was also on a pull-up bar box and two 2018 datebooks found in the room, investigators claim.
They also claim a receipt with the wireman’s name printed on it was found inside an air mattress box in the room.
Image: MTA Inspector General) MTA Inspector General) Image: MTA Inspector General) MTA Inspector General)
Flabbergasted managers at Metro-North Railroad said they were unaware of the hideaway beneath Track 114.
Carolyn Pokorny, MTA Inspector General, said in a news release: “Many a New Yorker has fantasised about kicking back with a cold beer in a prime piece of Manhattan real estate — especially one this close to good transportation.
Image: MTA Inspector General) MTA Inspector General)
Image: MTA Inspector General) MTA Inspector General)
“But few would have the chutzpah to commandeer a secret room beneath Grand Central Terminal.”
The hideaway was discovered after the MTA’s office of the inspector general received an anonymous tip in February 2019 saying that there was a “man cave” under Grand Central with “a couch and a flat screen TV” where three specific employees would “hang out and get drunk and party”.
According to the reports, MTA investigators found the hideaway had wooden cabinets designed to conceal the TV and futon.
Railroad officials said the space was a fire risk because rescue workers would have had difficulty accessing an unmapped room if there was an emergency..


thedailymirror--2020-09-26--Voice of the Sunday Mirror: PM is a calamity when Brits already face catastrophe

Even once-loyal Brexiteer Tory MPs are now questioning whether Boris Johnson is the right man to steer the nation through this pandemic .
And they are wondering whether they – and we – would be better off with Rishi Sunak .
The Chancellor has not got everything right .
His furlough scheme should have been more flexible , and his winter economic plan more ambitious in saving jobs .
But Mr Sunak got less wrong than the blundering Captain Mainwaring who is his boss .
From Mr Johnson ’ s dithering over the first lockdown and his failure to source @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and trace , the PM has been a calamity at a time when the British people faced catastrophe enough .
And today it was revealed that the Covid testing app he once boasted would be a world-beater can ’ t even properly link with the NHS .
The PM will not be forgiven for abandoning 20,000 elderly people in care homes to premature death or for his failure to provide the promised clinics for 500,000 Covid victims suffering long-term effects of the disease .
The deadly enemy we pushed back for seven months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That ’ s why this newspaper believes the alarming rise in infections merits further restrictions .
But we despair at the confusion and mixed messaging that goes with them because the commander-in-chief is not fit even to lead a platoon of hapless Home Guard .
Our last line of defence is now Tory rebels who will this week demand a Parliamentary vote to clip the PM ’ s wings and stop him making further mistakes .
Dad ’ s Army was great TV fun .
But no one would seriously want them in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the midst of the fight of our lives as we fight for our lives .
And the nation needs a more Churchillian figure than the buffoon who now occupies Winston ’ s old No10 home .
It is always heartbreaking when a police officer is killed in the line of duty .
But especially so for the family of Matt Ratana , when he was so near to the safety of retirement .
The tributes are well-deserved .
Matt was a dedicated officer and all-round lovely bloke .
The circumstances which led to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unlikely to be repeated .
But unlikely must be replaced by never .
That is why the investigation into this tragedy must be quick , thorough and produce recommendations to eliminate any future risk .
The suspect should have been searched before he reached the police station .
A metal detector was on hand once he got there .
And Covid restrictions added an extra layer to this scrutiny .
The question is whether procedures were properly followed or if more are needed .
And every officer in the land will rightly demand @ @ @ @

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Boris Johnson has been every bit the incompetent leader we always feared he would be - and now he needs his wings clipped
Voice of the Sunday Mirror: PM has been a calamity when Brits already face catastrophe
Even once-loyal Brexiteer Tory MPs are now questioning whether Boris Johnson is the right man to steer the nation through this pandemic.
And they are wondering whether they – and we – would be better off with Rishi Sunak.
The Chancellor has not got everything right.
His furlough scheme should have been more flexible, and his winter economic plan more ambitious in saving jobs.
But Mr Sunak got less wrong than the blundering Captain Mainwaring who is his boss.
From Mr Johnson’s dithering over the first lockdown and his failure to source enough PPE to the chaos of test and trace, the PM has been a calamity at a time when the British people faced catastrophe enough.
And today it was revealed that the Covid testing app he once boasted would be a world-beater can’t even properly link with the NHS.
The PM will not be forgiven for abandoning 20,000 elderly people in care homes to premature death or for his failure to provide the promised clinics for 500,000 Covid victims suffering long-term effects of the disease.
The deadly enemy we pushed back for seven months has regrouped for a second assault.
That’s why this newspaper believes the alarming rise in infections merits further restrictions.
But we despair at the confusion and mixed messaging that goes with them because the commander-in-chief is not fit even to lead a platoon of hapless Home Guard.
Our last line of defence is now Tory rebels who will this week demand a Parliamentary vote to clip the PM’s wings and stop him making further mistakes.
Labour should support them.
Dad’s Army was great TV fun. But no one would seriously want them in a real war.
We are in the midst of the fight of our lives as we fight for our lives.
And the nation needs a more Churchillian figure than the buffoon who now occupies Winston’s old No10 home.
Never again
It is always heartbreaking when a police officer is killed in the line of duty. But especially so for the family of Matt Ratana, when he was so near to the safety of retirement.
The tributes are well-deserved. Matt was a dedicated officer and all-round lovely bloke.
The circumstances which led to his death are so unusual they are unlikely to be repeated. But unlikely must be replaced by never.
That is why the investigation into this tragedy must be quick, thorough and produce recommendations to eliminate any future risk.
The suspect should have been searched before he reached the police station. A metal detector was on hand once he got there.
And Covid restrictions added an extra layer to this scrutiny.
The question is whether procedures were properly followed or if more are needed.
And every officer in the land will rightly demand a swift answer.