thedailymirror--2020-08-01--Heatwave bloodbath as 5 people shot in London with 2 'at silent disco'

At least five people were injured in London last night in three separate shootings on the hottest night of the year .
Two men are in hospital after gunfire erupted close to an unlicensed silent disco in Hackney in the east of the capital .
The men were arrested after they tried to flee Homerton University Hospital as they were treated for their wounds .
Two males were also injured at a shooting in Brixton earlier in the evening , in an incident thought to have involved a sub-machine gun .
Seventeen bullet casings could be seen strewn on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The area was locked down by police with investigations at the scene continuing this morning .
Have you been affected by this story ?
Email webnews @ mirror.co.uk Police were called to the scene but only found damaged vehicles although two men later self-presented at a hospital with gunshot wounds .
And a third shooting took place in Croydon , yards from West Croydon Station , with one man in his twenties suffering a non life-threatening injury .
Locals at the scene said he was shot at close range .
The shooting in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be linked to the unlicensed silent disco however Met Police said speculation on the cause is 'unhelpful ' and that 'enquiries are ongoing ' .
A statement from Scotland Yard said : `` Police were called at 1:12am today to Mandeville Street E9 following reports of men fighting .
`` At approximately 1.23am police were informed that a 30-year-old man and a 31-year-old man had been taken to an east London hospital with stab and gunshot wounds .
`` This is currently being treated as linked to the earlier incident .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sustained life-threatening injuries and they both remain in hospital .
`` A 30-year-old man and a 31-year-old man have been arrested in connection with this incident and are currently custody . ''
Commenting on the shooting in Brixton , Scotland Yard said : `` We were called to Ankerman Road SW9 at 6.52pm on Friday to reports of gunshots .
`` Officers , including firearms officers , attended and found damage to two parked vehicles .
There was no trace of any victims .
`` Police were called a short time later to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ self-presented with gunshot injuries ; we await an update on their condition .
`` No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing . ''
In a statement on the shooting in Croydon , Met Police said : `` Police were called at approximately 1.40am on to London Road , Croydon following reports of a gunshot .
`` A man , believed to be in his 20s , was found with a gunshot wound .
`` He has been taken to hospital and his injuries are not believed to be life threatening .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ be connected .

Metropolitan Police officers were called to at least three shootings across the capital last night with two men arrested in connection with gunfire in Hackney
Heatwave bloodbath as 5 people shot and one stabbed in night of carnage in London
Six people were injured in London last night in three separate shootings and one stabbing on the hottest night of the year.
Two men are in hospital after gunfire erupted close to an unlicensed silent disco in Hackney in the east of the capital.
The men were arrested after they tried to flee Homerton University Hospital as they were treated for their wounds.
Two males were also injured at a shooting in Brixton earlier in the evening, in an incident thought to have involved a sub-machine gun.
Seventeen bullet casings could be seen strewn on the road after the gunfire on Friday. The area was locked down by police with investigations at the scene continuing this morning.
Have you been affected by this story? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk
Image: UK News in Pictures (UKNIP)) UK News in Pictures (UKNIP)) Image: UK News in Pictures (UKNIP)) UK News in Pictures (UKNIP))
Police were called to the scene but only found damaged vehicles although two men later self-presented at a hospital with gunshot wounds.
And a third shooting took place in Croydon, yards from West Croydon Station, with one man in his twenties suffering a non life-threatening injury.
Locals at the scene said he was shot at close range.
There was also a brawl on Harlesden High Street where a man was stabbed.
The shooting in Hackney in the early hours is believed to be linked to the unlicensed silent disco however Met Police said speculation on the cause is 'unhelpful' and that 'enquiries are ongoing'.
Image: UK News in Pictures (UKNIP)) UK News in Pictures (UKNIP)) Image: UK News in Pictures (UKNIP)) UK News in Pictures (UKNIP))
A statement from Scotland Yard said: "Police were called at 1.12am today to Mandeville Street E9 following reports of men fighting.
"At approximately 1.23am police were informed that a 30-year-old man and a 31-year-old man had been taken to an east London hospital with stab and gunshot wounds.
"This is currently being treated as linked to the earlier incident.
"Both men are not believed to have sustained life-threatening injuries and they both remain in hospital.
"A 30-year-old man and a 31-year-old man have been arrested in connection with this incident and are currently custody."
Commenting on the shooting in Brixton, Scotland Yard said: "We were called to Ankerman Road SW9 at 6.52pm on Friday to reports of gunshots.
Image: UK News in Pictures (UKNIP)) UK News in Pictures (UKNIP))
"Officers, including firearms officers, attended and found damage to two parked vehicles. There was no trace of any victims.
"Police were called a short time later to a south London hospital after two males self-presented with gunshot injuries; we await an update on their condition.
"No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing."
In a statement on the shooting in Croydon, Met Police said: "Police were called at approximately 1.40am on to London Road, Croydon following reports of a gunshot.
"Officers, including armed officers, and London ambulance service attended.
"A man, believed to be in his 20s, was found with a gunshot wound.
"He has been taken to hospital and his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
"No arrests and enquiries continue."
In a statement Met Police said: "Police were called just before 4am oto High Street NW10 following reports of a group fighting.
"Officers and London Ambulance Service attended and found a man thought to be in his thirties with stab injuries. He was taken to hospital and his injuries are not being treated as life threatening or changing.
"When officers arrived all other parties had left the scene.
"No arrests and enquiries are ongoing."
None of the incidents are said to be connected.


thedailymirror--2020-08-01--Stunning NHS Spitfire fly past as plane thanking front line heroes soars over UK

It 's time to look to the skies as the NHS Spitfire has begun its fly past over the UK @ @ @ @ @ .
The plane is soaring above NHS hospitals on Saturday as mark of thanks to @ @ @ @ @ who have been toiling in the coronavirus fight .
It can be seen travelling across @ @ @ @ @ 5pm , with 'Thank U NHS ' painted beneath its wings .
The blue Spitfire @ @ @ @ @ also been emblazoned with the names of 80,000 NHS heroes , family members , neighbours @ @ @ @ @ of the public .
The Spitfire had previously been flown on Thursdays during lockdown to @ @ @ @ @ staff have been craning their necks to spot the plane as it flew over today @ @ @ @ @ by delighted staff as it winged its way over Southend University Hospital in Essex , @ @ @ @ @ Hospitals in Kent .
Here is the the NHS Spitfire Route for Saturday August 1 @ @

A Spitfire bearing the tribute 'Thank U NHS' is flying over hospitals in England and will be able to be spotted all over the UK from 11am to around 5pm
It's time to look to the skies as the NHS Spitfire has begun its fly past over the UK to honour front line heroes.
The plane is soaring above NHS hospitals on Saturday as mark of thanks to NHS and key worker heroes who have been toiling in the coronavirus fight.
It can be seen travelling across England from 11am to nearly 5pm, with 'Thank U NHS' painted beneath its wings.
The blue Spitfire PL983 ‘L’ has also been emblazoned with the names of 80,000 NHS heroes, family members, neighbours and friends nominated by members of the public.
Image: PA) PA)
The Spitfire had previously been flown on Thursdays during lockdown to thank key workers.
Hospital staff have been craning their necks to spot the plane as it flew over today.
It has been sighted by delighted staff as it winged its way over Southend University Hospital in Essex, and Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospitals in Kent.
Here is the the NHS Spitfire Route for Saturday August 1, 2020
1. 11.00am - Duxford Airfield (Take-off)
2. 11.15am - Southend University Hospital NHS
3. 11.20am - Medway Maritime Hospital NHS
4. 11.27am - Kent and Canterbury Hospital NHS
Image: Alamy Live News.) Alamy Live News.)
5. 11.32am - Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital NHS - Margate
6. 11.37am - Buckland Hospital NHS - Dover
7. 11.42am - Royal Victoria Hospital NHS - Folkestone
8. 11.46am - William Harvey Ashford Hospital NHS
9. 11.55am - Conquest Hospital NHS - Hastings
10. 12.00pm - Bexhill Hospital NHS
11. 12.05pm - Eastbourne District General Hospital NHS
12. 12.10pm - Brighton General & Royal Sussex County Hospital NHS
13. 12.18pm - Worthing Hospital NHS
14. 12.25pm - Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital NHS
15. 12.29pm - St Richard's Hospital NHS - Chichester
16. 12.30pm - Goodwood Aerodrome (Land)
Image: Alamy Live News.) Alamy Live News.)
Short Break
1. 3.00pm - Goodwood Aerodrome (Take-off)
2. 3.05pm - Queen Alexandra Hospital NHS - Portsmouth
3. 3.10pm - St Mary's Hospital NHS - Newport, Isle of Wight
4. 3.20pm - Poole Hospital NHS
5. 3.25pm - Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS
6. 3.32pm - University Hospital Southampton NHS
7. 3.47pm - Salisbury District Hospital NHS
Image: xxxxxxxxxxx) xxxxxxxxxxx)
8. 3.55pm - Royal Hampshire County Hospital NHS - Winchester
9. 4.00pm - Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital NHS
10. 4.05pm - Frimley Park Hospital NHS
11. 4.10pm - Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS - Reading
12. 4.18pm - Amersham Hospital NHS
13. 4.26pm - Oxford University Hospitals NHS
14. 4.30pm - Watford General Hospital NHS
15. 4.40pm - Duxford Airfield (Land)


thedailymirror--2020-08-01--Husband admits having sex with chickens three times while his wife filmed it

A man has admitted having sex with chickens , while his wife filmed it .
Rehan Baig , 37 , appeared at Bradford Crown Court with his wife Haleema , also 37 , on Friday .
He entered guilty pleas to a total of 11 charges including three of performing an act of penetration on chickens , Yorkshire Live reports .
He also admitted downloading indecent images of children , possessing extreme pornographic images relating to sex acts with dogs and chickens and drugs offences .
Prosecutor Abigail Langford said Haleema Baig had already admitted three charges of aiding and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during the couple ’ s first appearance before the magistrates .
“ Mrs Baig accepts filming her husband Rehan Baig having sexual intercourse with a chicken , ” she told Judge Jonathan Gibson .
Solicitor advocate Nick Leadbeater , for Rehan Baig , said his client accepted committing the acts of intercourse with the animals but could not say exactly when those incidents took place .
Mr Leadbeater asked for the sentencing hearing to be adjourned so that a pre-sentence report and a psychiatric report on his client could be obtained .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be made to see whether the acts were committed on one day or on separate days .
“ The court may take the view that if these are acts that have taken place on more than one day that would make a difference in terms of sentencing , ” suggested Miss Langford .
“ Both defendants assert it was sexual intercourse which took place on one day with these animals and that it was filmed on one day.
” Haleema Baig pleaded not guilty to charges relating to the extreme pornographic images and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the prosecution would consider whether her pleas to those charges were acceptable .
The couple , of Shepherd Street , Bradford , were both bailed again until their sentence hearing on September 25 .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (John Davies, Samantha Gildea)

Rehan Baig and his wife Haleema appeared at Bradford Crown Court, where he admitted to a series of disturbing offences involving animals
Husband admits having sex with chickens three times while his wife filmed it
A man has admitted having sex with chickens, while his wife filmed it.
Rehan Baig, 37, appeared at Bradford Crown Court with his wife Haleema, also 37, on Friday.
He entered guilty pleas to a total of 11 charges including three of performing an act of penetration on chickens, Yorkshire Live reports.
He also admitted downloading indecent images of children, possessing extreme pornographic images relating to sex acts with dogs and chickens and drugs offences.
Prosecutor Abigail Langford said Haleema Baig had already admitted three charges of aiding and abetting “intercourse with an animal” during the couple’s first appearance before the magistrates.
“Mrs Baig accepts filming her husband Rehan Baig having sexual intercourse with a chicken,” she told Judge Jonathan Gibson.
Solicitor advocate Nick Leadbeater, for Rehan Baig, said his client accepted committing the acts of intercourse with the animals but could not say exactly when those incidents took place.
Image: PA Archive/PA Images) PA Archive/PA Images)
Mr Leadbeater asked for the sentencing hearing to be adjourned so that a pre-sentence report and a psychiatric report on his client could be obtained.
The court heard that enquiries would need to be made to see whether the acts were committed on one day or on separate days.
“The court may take the view that if these are acts that have taken place on more than one day that would make a difference in terms of sentencing,” suggested Miss Langford.
“Both defendants assert it was sexual intercourse which took place on one day with these animals and that it was filmed on one day.”
Haleema Baig pleaded not guilty to charges relating to the extreme pornographic images and the drugs matters.
Miss Langford indicated that the prosecution would consider whether her pleas to those charges were acceptable.
The couple, of Shepherd Street, Bradford, were both bailed again until their sentence hearing on September 25.


thedailymirror--2020-08-01--One of first cruise ships to resume sailing is hit by coronavirus outbreak

One of the first cruises in the world to resume sailing again amid the pandemic has been struck by a coronavirus outbreak .
The Hurtigruten expedition ship is currently quarantined with 160 crew members aboard off the coast of northern Norway .
Hundreds more passengers who left the MS Roald Amundsen are now being traced , after four crew members tested positive for Covid-19 - without initially having any symptoms .
The 535-passenger Norwegian ship is currently docked off the coast of Tromso , after it had to cut short its sailing to the remote islands of Svalbard .
Hurtigruten @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with 160 crew members aboard .
The company is helping Norwegian health authorities contact 177 guests from the cruise ending on Friday , and another 209 guests from a sailing ending July 24 .
All sailings will be cancelled from now until September , the line added .
It will be a blow to the company whose brand new 'state of the art ' eco-conscious vessel is less than a year old , and had only recently been allowed to resume sailings .
It was carrying tourists to the remote archipelago between mainland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its polar bears , as the country eased restrictions for domestic travel .
The Roald Amundsen 's packages start at nearly £3,500 to more than £7,000 for longer 19-day sailings that include options for Arctic , Antarctica , South and Central Americas expeditions .
The luxury vessel 's outdoor upper decks feature a stunning infinity pool and hot tubs , and it boasts three Nordic-themed restaurants aboard .
Passengers can take yoga classes on their scenic journeys .
Cabins are decorated in a classic Scandinavian aesthetic , and many include outdoor balconies and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outdoor observation deck for tourists to spot wildlife , like polar bears and walruses on icy Svalbard 's shores , and whales and penguins in Antarctica .
Its two polar cruise options include stops in Antarctica , Patagonia and the Chilean fjords and Falklands .
The vessel also has tours to Costa Rica , Ecuador , Panama and the Central American Pacific coastline , which include monkey , turtle , dolphin and sloth spotting .
It also features an interactive science centre on board so visitors can learn more about environment and wildlife @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is among the first after cruise liners around the world became stranded floating prisons with hundreds stuck aboard in the early stages of the pandemic .
Passengers died aboard some vessels , as passengers and crew became marooned amid their journeys while the crisis began grounding flights and stoking travel chaos internationally .
The crisis led countries including the United States to declare cruises off-limits for citizens early in the crisis , as the liners were deemed particularly vulnerable to the virus ' spread .
The pandemic has threatened cruise operators globally , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to close as the crisis continues to devastate the travel industry .
A statement from Hurtigruten said : `` The four crew members were isolated several days ago because of other disease symptoms , with no symptoms of Covid-19 .
They were still routinely tested when the ship docked in Tromso Friday morning .
`` The four crew members are now admitted in the University Hospital of North Norway ( UNN ) .
`` The ship is isolated and all 160 crew members on board will be tested .
Hurtigruten and Norwegian health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all 177 guests from the cruise ending on July 31 and all 209 guests from the cruise ending on July 24 .
`` The safety of our guests and crews is Hurtigruten ’ s highest priority .
We are working closely with the Norwegian Institute of Public Health ( FHI ) , Tromsø municipality , UNN and other resources both locally and nationally , '' Hurtigruten 's Global Communications Vice President Rune Thomas Ege added .
`` Hurtigruten has implemented strict hygiene measures on all ships during the Coronavirus pandemic .
`` All @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a daily basis .
As a precautionary measure , the crew members in question were isolated early , and the cases discovered , even without showing any symptoms of Covid-19 .
`` The ship was scheduled to sail to Svalbard on Friday afternoon .
That voyage is now cancelled .
The next cruise with the ship is not planned until September .
`` We will get in touch with all guests who have been on board during the previous voyages to give them information and pass on advice from the authorities , @ @ @ @

Crew are quarantined and hundreds of passengers are being traced after four staff on Norwegian Hurtigruten expedition cruise MS Roald Amundsen tested positive for coronavirus en route from Tromso to Svalbard
One of first cruise ships to resume sailing quarantined after coronavirus outbreak
One of the first cruises in the world to resume sailing again amid the pandemic has been struck by a coronavirus outbreak.
The Hurtigruten expedition ship is currently quarantined with 160 crew members aboard off the coast of northern Norway.
Hundreds more passengers who left the MS Roald Amundsen are now being traced, after four crew members tested positive for Covid-19 - without initially having any symptoms.
The 535-passenger Norwegian ship is currently docked off the coast of Tromso, after it had to cut short its sailing to the remote islands of Svalbard.
Hurtigruten's headquarters said the ship is isolated with 160 crew members aboard.
Image: © Andrea Klaussner 2019 / Hurtigruten) © Andrea Klaussner 2019 / Hurtigruten)
The company is helping Norwegian health authorities contact 177 guests from the cruise ending on Friday, and another 209 guests from a sailing ending July 24.
All sailings will be cancelled from now until September, the line added.
It will be a blow to the company whose brand new 'state of the art' eco-conscious vessel is less than a year old, and had only recently been allowed to resume sailings.
It was carrying tourists to the remote archipelago between mainland Norway and the North Pole famed for its polar bears, as the country eased restrictions for domestic travel.
The Roald Amundsen's packages start at nearly £3,500 to more than £7,000 for longer 19-day sailings that include options for Arctic, Antarctica, South and Central Americas expeditions.
The luxury vessel's outdoor upper decks feature a stunning infinity pool and hot tubs, and it boasts three Nordic-themed restaurants aboard.
Passengers can take yoga classes on their scenic journeys.
Cabins are decorated in a classic Scandinavian aesthetic, and many include outdoor balconies and private hot tubs.
It features an outdoor observation deck for tourists to spot wildlife, like polar bears and walruses on icy Svalbard's shores, and whales and penguins in Antarctica.
Its two polar cruise options include stops in Antarctica, Patagonia and the Chilean fjords and Falklands.
The vessel also has tours to Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama and the Central American Pacific coastline, which include monkey, turtle, dolphin and sloth spotting.
Image: Getty) Getty)
It also features an interactive science centre on board so visitors can learn more about environment and wildlife and polar waters.
The latest outbreak is among the first after cruise liners around the world became stranded floating prisons with hundreds stuck aboard in the early stages of the pandemic.
Passengers died aboard some vessels, as passengers and crew became marooned amid their journeys while the crisis began grounding flights and stoking travel chaos internationally.
The crisis led countries including the United States to declare cruises off-limits for citizens early in the crisis, as the liners were deemed particularly vulnerable to the virus' spread.
Image: Hurtigruten) Hurtigruten)
The pandemic has threatened cruise operators globally, with some lines have already been forced to close as the crisis continues to devastate the travel industry.
A statement from Hurtigruten said: "The four crew members were isolated several days ago because of other disease symptoms, with no symptoms of Covid-19. They were still routinely tested when the ship docked in Tromso Friday morning.
"The four crew members are now admitted in the University Hospital of North Norway (UNN).
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
"The ship is isolated and all 160 crew members on board will be tested. Hurtigruten and Norwegian health authorities is in the process of contacting all 177 guests from the cruise ending on July 31 and all 209 guests from the cruise ending on July 24.
"The safety of our guests and crews is Hurtigruten’s highest priority. We are working closely with the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI), Tromsø municipality, UNN and other resources both locally and nationally," Hurtigruten's Global Communications Vice President Rune Thomas Ege added.
"Hurtigruten has implemented strict hygiene measures on all ships during the Coronavirus pandemic.
"All crew members are closely monitored and screened on a daily basis. As a precautionary measure, the crew members in question were isolated early, and the cases discovered, even without showing any symptoms of Covid-19.
"The ship was scheduled to sail to Svalbard on Friday afternoon. That voyage is now cancelled. The next cruise with the ship is not planned until September.
"We will get in touch with all guests who have been on board during the previous voyages to give them information and pass on advice from the authorities," Ege added.


thedailymirror--2020-08-01--Liverpool complete transfer as new signing pictured at training ground

Liverpool have completed the signing of Polish teenage Mateusz Musialowski .
The 16-year-old winger , considered a top prospect after being tracked by talent-spotters from a number of top clubs , posted a picture on his Instagram page at Liverpool ’ s Kirkby Academy training base .
He has already added Liverpool Football Club to his biography and the Liverpool Echo claim the Reds agreed a deal to sign him from Polish side SMS Lodz several months ago .
He has now arrived as planned after putting pen to paper on scholarship terms to start off with Liverpool ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a professional contract when he turns 18 .
Musialowski mainly operates on the right flank with reports he has cost the Reds a six-figure fee .
He becomes Liverpool ’ s second summer signing , with fellow Polish talent Fabian Mrozek joining their academy setup last month .
Goalkeeper Mrozek signed from FC Wroclaw and the two compatriots will have high hopes of rising through the ranks over the coming years .
Despite having an eye on the future , it looks set to be a quiet transfer window for Liverpool .
Jurgen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fact they are operating on a limited budget after the coronavirus pandemic .
Any big spending to strengthen his first-team looks unlikely , whilst Adam Lallana and Dejan Lovren have already left the club for Brighton and Zenit St Petersburg respectively .

The Reach Football Show: Who could be on the move this summer?
The Reach Football Show: Who could be on the move this summer?
The video will auto-play soon 8 Cancel
Liverpool have snapped up Mateusz Musialowski with the 16-year-old winger joining fellow Polish youngster Fabian Mrozek in joining the Reds academy side this summer window
Liverpool complete transfer as new signing pictured at training ground
Liverpool have completed the signing of Polish teenager Mateusz Musialowski.
The 16-year-old winger, considered a top prospect after being tracked by talent-spotters from a number of top clubs, posted a picture on his Instagram page at Liverpool ’s Kirkby Academy training base.
He has already added Liverpool Football Club to his biography and the Liverpool Echo claim the Reds agreed a deal to sign him from Polish side SMS Lodz several months ago.
He has now arrived as planned after putting pen to paper on scholarship terms to start off with Liverpool’s Under-18s before he will become eligible for a professional contract when he turns 18.
Image: Instagram/mateuszmusialowski) Instagram/mateuszmusialowski)
Musialowski mainly operates on the right flank with reports he has cost the Reds a six-figure fee.
He becomes Liverpool’s second summer signing, with fellow Polish talent Fabian Mrozek joining their academy setup last month.
Goalkeeper Mrozek signed from FC Wroclaw and the two compatriots will have high hopes of rising through the ranks over the coming years.
Despite having an eye on the future, it looks set to be a quiet transfer window for Liverpool.
Jurgen Klopp has made no secret of the fact they are operating on a limited budget after the coronavirus pandemic.
Any big spending to strengthen his first-team looks unlikely, whilst Adam Lallana and Dejan Lovren have already left the club for Brighton and Zenit St Petersburg respectively.


thedailymirror--2020-08-01--British racing star Lando Norris ready to go up a gear as F1 returns to Britain

Lando Norris is the British motor racing star who has risen without trace .
In the first three instalments of Formula One ’ s truncated season , the 20-year-old has been one of the eye-catchers , sitting fourth in the points table and becoming the third youngest driver to stand on the podium .
But while his progress has been eagerly monitored by motorsport aficionados , he remains a relative unknown to the country ’ s wider sporting public .
That could change over the next couple of weekends at Silverstone if the McLaren driver can continue the aggressive form @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the first two races of the season .
Norris said : “ It ’ s a good opportunity to put myself out to the British fans , the British people , absolutely .
“ It does not change the way I go about things but it is a chance for me , if I do well , to get myself out there .
“ Because of the situation we are in , more people might tune in to watch Formula One this weekend.
” Having finished third in the opening Austrian Grand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ penalised – Norris then produced two of the best laps of the season in the Styrian Grand Prix , overtaking Daniel Ricardo , Lance Stroll and Sergio Perez to finish fifth .
And while his 13th place at Hungarian Grand Prix was disappointing , Norris has still been one of the bright sparks of the season so far .
The Bristol-born driver and Carlos Sainz , who is heading to Ferrari next season , have brought welcome positivity to the McLaren team , who are third in the constructors ’ table , scrapping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ runaway Mercedes .
“ I don ’ t think anyone expected Ferrari to be in this state , ” said Norris .
“ At no point last season did we ever consider trying to beat them - they were always put of our league .
They have taken a big step backwards , in terms of lap time anyway , and we have taken a small step forward .
“ Red Bull still have a very good package when they nail everything - better car than ours 100 percent - but for whatever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more complicated car .
“ We are at least in a position where we can capitalise on our opportunities on a much more regular basis .
“ At the same time , we are not where we want to be .
Racing Point have jumped ahead of us .
“ If we want to compete for Championships , we are a long , long way behind Mercedes .
“ But we are more competitive so that is a good thing.
” And expect Norris to be competitive in the British Grand Prix tomorrow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ follows .
The young Brit has a large faithful following amongst motor racing ’ s social media population .
Over the next two Sundays , he has the chance to go mainstream .

The 20-year-old remains a relative unknown in his home country but that could change over the next couple of weekends at Silverstone
British racing star Lando Norris ready to go up a gear as Formula One returns to Britain
Lando Norris is the British motor racing star who has risen without trace.
In the first three instalments of Formula One’s truncated season, the 20-year-old has been one of the eye-catchers, sitting fourth in the points table and becoming the third youngest driver to stand on the podium.
But while his progress has been eagerly monitored by motorsport aficionados, he remains a relative unknown to the country’s wider sporting public.
That could change over the next couple of weekends at Silverstone if the McLaren driver can continue the aggressive form that saw him finish third and fifth in the first two races of the season.
Norris said: “It’s a good opportunity to put myself out to the British fans, the British people, absolutely.
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
“It does not change the way I go about things but it is a chance for me, if I do well, to get myself out there.
“Because of the situation we are in, more people might tune in to watch Formula One this weekend.”
Having finished third in the opening Austrian Grand Prix – promoted after Lewis Hamilton was penalised – Norris then produced two of the best laps of the season in the Styrian Grand Prix, overtaking Daniel Ricardo, Lance Stroll and Sergio Perez to finish fifth.
And while his 13th place at Hungarian Grand Prix was disappointing, Norris has still been one of the bright sparks of the season so far.
The Bristol-born driver and Carlos Sainz, who is heading to Ferrari next season, have brought welcome positivity to the McLaren team, who are third in the constructors’ table, scrapping it out in the pack behind the runaway Mercedes.
“I don’t think anyone expected Ferrari to be in this state,” said Norris. “At no point last season did we ever consider trying to beat them - they were always put of our league. They have taken a big step backwards, in terms of lap time anyway, and we have taken a small step forward.
“Red Bull still have a very good package when they nail everything - better car than ours 100 percent - but for whatever reason, they seem to have a more complicated car.
Image: ALEJANDRO GARCIA/EPA-EFE/REX) ALEJANDRO GARCIA/EPA-EFE/REX)
“We are at least in a position where we can capitalise on our opportunities on a much more regular basis.
“At the same time, we are not where we want to be. Racing Point have jumped ahead of us.
“If we want to compete for Championships, we are a long, long way behind Mercedes.
“But we are more competitive so that is a good thing.”
And expect Norris to be competitive in the British Grand Prix tomorrow and the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix that follows.
The young Brit has a large faithful following amongst motor racing’s social media population.
Over the next two Sundays, he has the chance to go mainstream.


thedailymirror--2020-08-01--Emmerdale star Kirsty Hitchinson swaps the Dales for Coronation Street

Kirsty Hitchinson is swapping Emmerdale for Coronation Street - and we wo n't have to wait long to see her in action .
Next week an old friend of Leanne Battersby arrives on the cobbles and the actress who plays her may be familiar to fans of ITV 's sister soap .
Mandy , who she knows from her antenatal class , arrives and asks after her son Oliver .
A devastated Leanne , who was recently told that her boy has a serious life limiting condition , makes out he 's fine .
But as Mandy heads off , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then tells Toyah how when her old friend inquired after Oliver , she lied , and now she ’ s ashamed of herself .
Last year Kirsty featured in the Netflix thriller Safe starring Dexter ’ s Michael C. Hall and in TV mini-series Close to the Enemy .
Kirsty has acted from a young age , starting out at Oldham Theatre Workshop with tutor David Johnson , who gave the late Anne Kirkbride , Corrie 's Deirdre Barlow , her big break .
Kirsty studied drama at the University of Huddersfield and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the years she has worked on TV programmes including the supernatural drama Bedlam and BBC2 's Close to the Enemy .
Most recently Kirsty played Julia in the Netflix series Safe and last year she played Ariana in Emmerdale , a glamorous date for Jai Sharma played by Chris Bisson .
Coronation Street fans were left unsettled last night as toxic Geoff Metcalfe made incredibly creepy remark about his mother tonight .
As he popped into the Rovers to buy a bottle of wine , he left barmaid Jenny Connor feeling very uncomfortable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his mum .
Jenny made a face at the comment and Geoff made an odd attempt to reassure her - by insisting that his mum has been beautiful and that no woman had ever measured up to her .
He then went on to leer at Jenny as she turned around to grab the card machine .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Katie Fitzpatrick, Sam Elliott)

The 36-year-old model and actress will set foot on the cobbles next week after also starring in supernatural drama Bedlam and BBC2's Close to the Enemy
Kirsty Hitchinson is swapping Emmerdale for Coronation Street - and we won't have to wait long to see her in action.
Next week an old friend of Leanne Battersby arrives on the cobbles and the actress who plays her may be familiar to fans of ITV's sister soap.
Mandy, who she knows from her antenatal class, arrives and asks after her son Oliver.
A devastated Leanne, who was recently told that her boy has a serious life limiting condition, makes out he's fine. But as Mandy heads off, Leanne is overwhelmed with grief.
Image: ITV) ITV)
She then tells Toyah how when her old friend inquired after Oliver, she lied, and now she’s ashamed of herself.
Last year Kirsty featured in the Netflix thriller Safe starring Dexter’s Michael C. Hall and in TV mini-series Close to the Enemy.
Have YOU thought about working in the NHS? Careers in the NHS are varied, exciting and challenging – and your skills will always be in demand. And students taking many health-related courses in England will now receive £5,000 per year to support them through university. Visit gov.uk/nhscareers to find out more about the career options and financial support available, and take your first step towards a role in our amazing NHS.
Kirsty has acted from a young age, starting out at Oldham Theatre Workshop with tutor David Johnson, who gave the late Anne Kirkbride, Corrie's Deirdre Barlow, her big break.
Kirsty studied drama at the University of Huddersfield and trained in Manchester and London.
Image: kirstyhitchinson/Instagram) kirstyhitchinson/Instagram)
Over the years she has worked on TV programmes including the supernatural drama Bedlam and BBC2's Close to the Enemy.
Most recently Kirsty played Julia in the Netflix series Safe and last year she played Ariana in Emmerdale, a glamorous date for Jai Sharma played by Chris Bisson.
Coronation Street fans were left unsettled last night as toxic Geoff Metcalfe made incredibly creepy remark about his mother tonight.
As he popped into the Rovers to buy a bottle of wine, he left barmaid Jenny Connor feeling very uncomfortable as he said that she looked like his mum.
Jenny made a face at the comment and Geoff made an odd attempt to reassure her - by insisting that his mum has been beautiful and that no woman had ever measured up to her.
He then went on to leer at Jenny as she turned around to grab the card machine.


thedailymirror--2020-08-01--Ant and Dec quit social media to spend more time with their families

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have announced they are quitting social media for the rest of the summer so they can spend some time with their families .
The pair took to Instagram today to confirm they are taking a break for four weeks so they can enjoy some quality time with their loved-ones before they get back to work .
In a joint statement , they shared a picture of themselves sitting on a sofa relaxing and reading magazines under the banner `` See you in four weeks '' .
They confirmed they plan to return to social media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In a joint post , they wrote : `` We ’ re both taking a break for a few weeks to spend time with family and friends .
`` Wishing everyone a great month and we ’ ll see you at the end of August ! ''
Ant has since been pictured jetting off on holiday with his girlfriend Anne-Marie Corbett .
Throughout the last few months , the pair have been keeping their fans entertained with regular updates which have included socially-distanced skits filmed from home .
Their videos have included a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a socially distanced badminton match and a clip in drag .
Dec , 44 , is likely to be using the coming weeks to spend some quality time with his wife Ali Astall and their young daughter Isla .
Ant recently moved into a new home with his girlfriend Anne-Marie along with their dogs and her two children from a previous relationship .
The presenting duo 's next job is likely to be filming on Britain 's Got Talent .
The show 's auditions aired earlier this year as the episodes were fimed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the series was cut short as ITV bosses were unable to shoot the live finals , which ususally take place in front of a live audience .
BGT will now return in the autumn with the shows being pre-recorded and airing on Saturday nights .

Ant and Dec have first fight and throw objects at each other in hilarious video
Ant and Dec have first fight and throw objects at each other in hilarious video
The video will auto-play soon 8 Cancel
Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have announced they are taking a four-week break from social media so they can enjoy the summer before they get back to work
Ant and Dec quit social media to spend more time with their families
Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have announced they are quitting social media for the rest of the summer so they can spend some time with their families.
The pair took to Instagram today to confirm they are taking a break for four weeks so they can enjoy some quality time with their loved-ones before they get back to work.
In a joint statement, they shared a picture of themselves sitting on a sofa relaxing and reading magazines under the banner "See you in four weeks".
They confirmed they plan to return to social media at the end of the month.
In a joint post, they wrote: "We’re both taking a break for a few weeks to spend time with family and friends.
"Wishing everyone a great month and we’ll see you at the end of August!"
Ant has since been pictured jetting off on holiday with his girlfriend Anne-Marie Corbett.
Image: antanddec /Twitter) antanddec /Twitter)
Throughout the last few months, the pair have been keeping their fans entertained with regular updates which have included socially-distanced skits filmed from home.
Their videos have included a hilarious fight recorded via video call, a socially distanced badminton match and a clip in drag.
Dec, 44, is likely to be using the coming weeks to spend some quality time with his wife Ali Astall and their young daughter Isla.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images) Image: antanddec/Instagram) antanddec/Instagram)
Ant recently moved into a new home with his girlfriend Anne-Marie along with their dogs and her two children from a previous relationship.
The presenting duo's next job is likely to be filming on Britain's Got Talent.
The show's auditions aired earlier this year as the episodes were fimed before the coronavirus outbreak.
However, the series was cut short as ITV bosses were unable to shoot the live finals, which ususally take place in front of a live audience.
BGT will now return in the autumn with the shows being pre-recorded and airing on Saturday nights.


thedailymirror--2020-08-01--Sun cream mistake we're making that leaves us at risk as temperatures soar

As temperatures soar with heatwaves hitting parts of the UK , excited Brits are heading outdoors to bask in the summer sun .
The Met Office reported yesterday as the third hottest day since records began , reaching 37.8C at Heathrow Airport and 37.3 °C at Kew Gardens .
While it may be good news for those who have n't been able to get away on holiday , it 's important not the underestimate the harmful effects of the sun at home .
The blistering heat can do real damage to our skin if we head out without the proper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are around 147,000 new cases of non-melanoma skin cancer diagnosed each year .
And it turns out most of us are n't using nearly enough SPF to keep us safe - and we also do n't apply it often enough .
A study by The Hospital Group found a staggering 67 per cent of Brits do n't use enough sun cream .
Skin cancer specialist Dr Marko Lens told The Sun : `` The correct amount to be used is one teaspoon for the entire face and neck , and it should be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the sun .
`` I always recommend SPF 30 broad spectrum sunscreen as it provides high protection against both UVA and UVB . ''
He also said we should be wearing sun cream daily , even on a cloudy day , stating there is `` no such thing '' as a healthy tan , and any tan is always the result of UV damage .
The Hospital Group advises using about six teaspoon size dollops to cover your whole body - but says only 33 per cent of us are getting it right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a third of Brits only apply sun cream up to two times a day , rather than every two hours as recommended .
`` As a nation , it seems many need to take the British summer more seriously – exposure here can be just as dangerous as favourite global hotspots , '' it said .
`` When applying sun cream in the warm weather , be aware of how much you should be using , as well as how often , and make sure not to miss body parts . ''

Yesterday was the hottest day of the year so far and Brits are being reminded to take the proper precautions before heading outdoors during the heatwave
Sun cream mistake we're making that leaves us at risk as temperatures soar
As temperatures soar with heatwaves hitting parts of the UK, excited Brits are heading outdoors to bask in the summer sun.
The Met Office reported yesterday as the third hottest day since records began, reaching 37.8C at Heathrow Airport and 37.3 °C at Kew Gardens.
While it may be good news for those who haven't been able to get away on holiday, it's important not the underestimate the harmful effects of the sun at home.
The blistering heat can do real damage to our skin if we head out without the proper protection, with NHS statistics revealing there are around 147,000 new cases of non-melanoma skin cancer diagnosed each year.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
And it turns out most of us aren't using nearly enough SPF to keep us safe - and we also don't apply it often enough.
A study by The Hospital Group found a staggering 67 per cent of Brits don't use enough sun cream.
Skin cancer specialist Dr Marko Lens told The Sun : "The correct amount to be used is one teaspoon for the entire face and neck, and it should be re-applied every two hours if exposed to the sun.
Image: Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror) Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror)
"I always recommend SPF 30 broad spectrum sunscreen as it provides high protection against both UVA and UVB."
He also said we should be wearing sun cream daily, even on a cloudy day, stating there is "no such thing" as a healthy tan, and any tan is always the result of UV damage.
The Hospital Group advises using about six teaspoon size dollops to cover your whole body - but says only 33 per cent of us are getting it right.
It also stated that more than a third of Brits only apply sun cream up to two times a day, rather than every two hours as recommended.
"As a nation, it seems many need to take the British summer more seriously – exposure here can be just as dangerous as favourite global hotspots," it said.
"When applying sun cream in the warm weather, be aware of how much you should be using, as well as how often, and make sure not to miss body parts."


thedailymirror--2020-08-01--Gemma Collins looks sensational in see-through frock on holiday in Greece

Gemma Collins looked incredible in a see-through dress as she soaked up the sun on holiday in Greece .
The former Towie star , 39 , wore the sheer black number over a skimpy bikini as she continued her tour around the country .
She told her followers her next stop is Athens previously spending time relaxing on the island of Mykonos .
Gemma shared a clip of herself standing in front of a car with her driver , writing : `` The tour continues .
NEXT STOP ... ATHENS .
LETS GO PANOS . ''
The telly star has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ holiday , showing off her jaw-dropping weight loss in a variety of colourful swimwear .
She 's also been seen continuing her work outs even while she 's on holiday , which is a much-needed break following her stressful split from boyfriend James Argent .
She looks like she 's bouncing back following the breakdown of her relationship with Arg last month .
The pair split after Gemma after told him she does n't want an open relationship .
Arg is said to have told her he wanted to start seeing other women @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wife Jada 's open marriage .
Gemma then shared a string of cruel messages Arg sent to her during a row .
He called her a `` hippo '' and a `` fat f**k '' and claimed she had n't been supportive in his recovery from addiction .
The messages started by Gemma seemingly accusing Arg of paying the way of another woman , with the telly star writing : `` What man pays for another woman !
!
! ''
Arg replied by calling her `` insensitive , '' and Gemma hit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that saved your life / Has to pay for herself / !
!
! ''
`` You are supposed to be treating me you hippo , '' Arg then snapped before adding : `` YOU FAT F**K. IVE JUST LOST ANOTHER 2000 .
`` He also sent two emojis of pigs .
At the time , Gemma insisted she was taking a break from social media to deal with the break up , but she has since returned to Instagram .
Gemma also has since apologised to Arg for publishing their text exchange @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Gemma wrote : `` I 'm sorry I put the messages up I was just so hurt you suggested an open relationship ... '' It did n't look like a joke when you typed it I was so upset but I should n't have put the messages up that was anger on my part which was wrong I am sorry about that x . ''
While Gemma is sunning herself in Greece , Arg has taken him off to Spain for the summer .
He 's been relaxing in Towie hotspot Marbella @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the beach and sunning himself on boat trips during his holiday .
He was also seen posing with a group of sexy dancers outside a restaurant owned by his pal Elliot Wright earlier this week .

Gemma Collins is living her best life in Greece
Gemma Collins is living her best life in Greece
Former Towie star Gemma Collins showed off her jaw-dropping figure in a sheer black dress as she continues her trip around Greece
Gemma Collins looks sensational as she saunters around Greece in see-through frock
Gemma Collins looked incredible in a see-through dress as she soaked up the sun on holiday in Greece.
The former Towie star, 39, wore the sheer black number over a skimpy bikini as she continued her tour around the country.
She told her followers her next stop is Athens previously spending time relaxing on the island of Mykonos.
Gemma shared a clip of herself standing in front of a car with her driver, writing: "The tour continues. NEXT STOP... ATHENS. LETS GO PANOS."
The telly star has been having a fabulous time on her holiday, showing off her jaw-dropping weight loss in a variety of colourful swimwear.
She's also been seen continuing her work outs even while she's on holiday, which is a much-needed break following her stressful split from boyfriend James Argent.
Image: Papadakis Press/MEGA) Papadakis Press/MEGA)
She looks like she's bouncing back following the breakdown of her relationship with Arg last month.
The pair split after Gemma after told him she doesn't want an open relationship.
Arg is said to have told her he wanted to start seeing other women following stories about Will Smith and his wife Jada's open marriage.
Gemma then shared a string of cruel messages Arg sent to her during a row.
Image: Papadakis Press/MEGA) Papadakis Press/MEGA)
Image: Papadakis Press/MEGA) Papadakis Press/MEGA)
He called her a "hippo" and a "fat f**k" and claimed she hadn't been supportive in his recovery from addiction.
The messages started by Gemma seemingly accusing Arg of paying the way of another woman, with the telly star writing: "What man pays for another woman!!!"
Arg replied by calling her "insensitive," and Gemma hit back texting: "And the woman that saved your life / Has to pay for herself / !!!"
"You are supposed to be treating me you hippo," Arg then snapped before adding: "YOU FAT F**K. IVE JUST LOST ANOTHER 2000."He also sent two emojis of pigs.
Image: Papadakis Press/MEGA) Papadakis Press/MEGA) Image: Papadakis Press/MEGA) Papadakis Press/MEGA)
At the time, Gemma insisted she was taking a break from social media to deal with the break up, but she has since returned to Instagram.
Gemma also has since apologised to Arg for publishing their text exchange.
In a screenshot obtained by MailOnline, Gemma wrote: "I'm sorry I put the messages up I was just so hurt you suggested an open relationship...
"It didn't look like a joke when you typed it I was so upset but I shouldn't have put the messages up that was anger on my part which was wrong I am sorry about that x."
Image: gemmacollins1/Instagram) gemmacollins1/Instagram)
While Gemma is sunning herself in Greece, Arg has taken him off to Spain for the summer.
He's been relaxing in Towie hotspot Marbella and Arg has been pictured enjoying trips to the beach and sunning himself on boat trips during his holiday.
He was also seen posing with a group of sexy dancers outside a restaurant owned by his pal Elliot Wright earlier this week.


thedailymirror--2020-08-01--Glorious Goodwood LIVE results: Day 5 tips, previews, latest news

The grand finale of Glorious Goodwood is upon us – and what a week it has been .
History has @ @ @ @ @ at the meeting , Stradivarius and Battaash .
The first-named gave 15lb to Irish Derby @ @ @ @ @ to run out an impressive winner of the Goodwood Cup under Frankie Dettori , while @ @ @ @ @ record in the King George Qatar Stakes .
Mohaather overcame trouble in running to win @ @ @ @ @ , beating high class rivals including Kameko and Siskin .
Tom Marquand has been the @ @ @ @ @ saddle , with five winners so far .
He could be set for another good @ @ @ @ @ Unibet Stewards ' Cup favourite Nahaarr ( 3.35pm ) and the well-fancied Titian ( 4.40pm @ @ @ @ @ updates from the Goodwood action , follow our LIVE blog below ...

The grand finale of Glorious Goodwood is upon us – and what a week it has been.
History has been made by four-time winners at the meeting, Stradivarius and Battaash.
The first-named gave 15lb to Irish Derby winner Santiago under weight-for-age rules to run out an impressive winner of the Goodwood Cup under Frankie Dettori, while the latter broke the track record in the King George Qatar Stakes.
Mohaather overcame trouble in running to win the Group One Sussex Stakes, beating high class rivals including Kameko and Siskin.
Tom Marquand has been the man to follow in the saddle, with five winners so far.
He could be set for another good day, with rides on Unibet Stewards' Cup favourite Nahaarr (3.35pm) and the well-fancied Titian (4.40pm).
For the latest updates from the Goodwood action, follow our LIVE blog below...


thedailymirror--2020-08-01--Lucy Mecklenburgh hits back at mum-shaming troll over son's sleeping bag

New mum Lucy Mecklenburgh has bitten back at an online troll who shamed her for putting her son in a sleeping bag .
The former TOWIE star - the fiancee of Ryan Thomas - placed her baby boy Roman in the cosy all-in-one designed especially for infants on Friday .
But with the weather the hottest it has been all year , one Twitter used jumped on her decision .
`` Plz do n't put your baby in that sleep bag .
I love anything with animals on !
He 's wearing 0-6months , '' she posted .
Lucy snapped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is n't a mum to be messed with .
`` Did I ask for your opinion ?
Nope ! ''
she fumed after the user responded to her story .
`` He loves it and we have aircon upstairs .
My baby my choice . ''
Lucy clearly is in no mood to allow others to tell her how to parent .
She has already called out those who say babies should not be breastfed in restaurants .
Lucy waded into the argument after spotting it on Twitter .
- and had plenty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They do need feeding , but not when I ’ m eating ! ''
said the user , who had seen the Loose Women clip .
Hitting back , the 28-year-old said : `` Wow !
!
So u can eat in a restaurant but a hungry baby can ’ t !
? ''
She was jumping to the defence of fellow mum Stacey Solomon in a row over public breast-pumping .
Stacey , who has three kids including one year old Rex , was discussing with her fellow panellists whether it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in public for their hungry babies .
`` I do n't have anything against any woman who wants to pump in public , '' she told them .
`` I do n't think anybody realises what 's behind it .
Some people pump just to have a night off , or a break , which I think is well bloomin ' deserved .
`` Some people have to do it .
Some people 's babies are intolerant to milk , some people 's babies want to breastfeed so badly that it 's not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

Her retaliation comes a week after the 28-year-old beauty jumped to the defence of fellow mum Stacey Solomon in a row over public breast-pumping on twitter
New mum Lucy Mecklenburgh has bitten back at an online troll who shamed her for putting her son in a sleeping bag.
The former TOWIE star - the fiancee of Ryan Thomas - placed her baby boy Roman in the cosy all-in-one designed especially for infants on Friday.
But with the weather the hottest it has been all year, one Twitter used jumped on her decision.
"Plz don't put your baby in that sleep bag. I love anything with animals on! He's wearing 0-6months," she posted.
Lucy snapped straight back on Instagram - and clearly isn't a mum to be messed with.
Image: lucymeck1/Instagram) lucymeck1/Instagram)
"Did I ask for your opinion? Nope!" she fumed after the user responded to her story.
"He loves it and we have aircon upstairs. My baby my choice."
Lucy clearly is in no mood to allow others to tell her how to parent.
She has already called out those who say babies should not be breastfed in restaurants.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Lucy waded into the argument after spotting it on Twitter. - and had plenty to say on the matter.
"They do need feeding, but not when I’m eating!" said the user, who had seen the Loose Women clip.
Hitting back, the 28-year-old said: "Wow!! So u can eat in a restaurant but a hungry baby can’t!?"
She was jumping to the defence of fellow mum Stacey Solomon in a row over public breast-pumping.
Image: lucymeck1/Instagram) lucymeck1/Instagram)
Stacey, who has three kids including one year old Rex, was discussing with her fellow panellists whether it's acceptable for mums to pump breast milk in public for their hungry babies.
"I don't have anything against any woman who wants to pump in public," she told them.
"I don't think anybody realises what's behind it. Some people pump just to have a night off, or a break, which I think is well bloomin' deserved.
"Some people have to do it. Some people's babies are intolerant to milk, some people's babies want to breastfeed so badly that it's not working and they have to pump."


thedailymirror--2020-08-01--Mum's powerful warning after teen son hit by car while wearing earphones

A mum shared heartbreaking photos of her schoolboy son lying unconscious in hospital after he was hit by a car while wearing earphones .
Harrison Ellis , 16 , was listening to music while on his way to meet his friends when he stepped into the road `` totally unaware '' of the oncoming traffic .
The teen suffered horrific injuries all over his body including a three inch hole in his head which went all the way to the bone .
His mum Linzy Ellis , 43 , warned of the dangers as she shared distressing photos of her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which stopped him from hearing the car approaching .
Harrison also sustained extensive injuries to his elbow , wrist , shoulder , face and head .
He was placed in intensive care following the accident in Lake , Isle of Wight , on June 25 .
Harrison 's family said he is lucky to be alive and have urged people to not wear earphones while walking so they can pay attention to their surroundings .
Linzy revealed she and her carer husband Peter , 45 , feared the worst as they dashed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ critical condition as his condition was `` touch and go . ''
The mum urged earphone users to put their devices away when walking and said the parting line in their family is now `` I love you – no headphones . ''
She said : `` What I hope to achieve is for people to be more aware of what 's around them .
For people to start maybe using headphones that go above the ear , so they can still hear environmental sounds .
`` Phones should be firmly away when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ urge people to think , headphones off , phones away .
`` Harrison was so invested in a text message and his music and he had no awareness in what he was doing - and he 's not a silly boy either , he is sensible .
`` It does n't take much to lose focus .
If this can stop one person from getting in an accident then it 's all worthwhile .
`` Now the parting line when Harrison or anyone in the family leaves the house is ' I love @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , from Shanklin on the island , who is off to a music college in September , had gone out to meet friends after three months of lockdown .
Linzy said her son , who has an older brother Ben , 21 , and a 13-year-old sister Fearn , `` loves music '' and is interested in pursuing a career in the industry .
She added : `` He stepped into the road between cars , apparently his usual crossing place , but he was invested in a text message and had music @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stepped out beyond the parked cars , straight into oncoming traffic .
`` He owes his life to the driver who was sticking to the speed limit and is a nurse at St Mary 's so was able to give quality first aid .
`` He suffered a three inch hole in his head that went all the way to the bone , but miraculously no fracture or brain damage .
`` He had glass in the back of his shoulder , a ripped up elbow , a broken clavicle .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family .
We are lucky he 's alive . ''
CCTV shows how quickly Harrison 's life could have been swept away , Linzy said and described his recovery as `` miraculous . ''
She said : `` He was out of hospital within a week and now we are just waiting for his clavicle to mend but other than that he 's walking and talking - it 's miraculous .
`` In the hours after the accident we thought that was it and he was not going to be here anymore .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and luckily he came back with no brain damage or fractures .
He had a slight bleed on the brain but no lasting damage . ''
Isle of Wight Police confirmed the driver was not at fault and had been driving within the speed limit .
A spokesperson said : Pedestrians are equally responsible for following the Highway Code , and this is a plea to all teenagers to not use mobiles or headphones while crossing the road .
`` We desperately do not want to be dealing with serious injury matters like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and want all drivers and road users to be safe and considerate on our roads .
`` Had the driver not been keeping to the speed limit , this could have been a much more severe outcome for the injured party . ''

WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES Harrison Ellis, 16, was listening to music while walking to meet his friends when he stepped into the road "totally unaware" of oncoming traffic in Lake, Isle of Wight
A mum shared heartbreaking photos of her schoolboy son lying unconscious in hospital after he was hit by a car while wearing earphones.
Harrison Ellis, 16, was listening to music while on his way to meet his friends when he stepped into the road "totally unaware" of the oncoming traffic.
The teen suffered horrific injuries all over his body including a three inch hole in his head which went all the way to the bone.
His mum Linzy Ellis, 43, warned of the dangers as she shared distressing photos of her son and images of his bloody earphones which stopped him from hearing the car approaching.
Harrison also sustained extensive injuries to his elbow, wrist, shoulder, face and head.
He was placed in intensive care following the accident in Lake, Isle of Wight, on June 25.
Image: IOW County Press/Solent News) IOW County Press/Solent News)
Harrison's family said he is lucky to be alive and have urged people to not wear earphones while walking so they can pay attention to their surroundings.
Linzy revealed she and her carer husband Peter, 45, feared the worst as they dashed to hospital to see him lying in a critical condition as his condition was "touch and go."
The mum urged earphone users to put their devices away when walking and said the parting line in their family is now "I love you – no headphones."
She said: "What I hope to achieve is for people to be more aware of what's around them. For people to start maybe using headphones that go above the ear, so they can still hear environmental sounds.
"Phones should be firmly away when walking, as when driving. I urge people to think, headphones off, phones away.
"Harrison was so invested in a text message and his music and he had no awareness in what he was doing - and he's not a silly boy either, he is sensible.
"It doesn't take much to lose focus. If this can stop one person from getting in an accident then it's all worthwhile.
"Now the parting line when Harrison or anyone in the family leaves the house is 'I love you - no headphones."
Image: IOW County Press/Solent News) IOW County Press/Solent News)
Harrison, from Shanklin on the island, who is off to a music college in September, had gone out to meet friends after three months of lockdown.
Linzy said her son, who has an older brother Ben, 21, and a 13-year-old sister Fearn, "loves music" and is interested in pursuing a career in the industry.
She added: "He stepped into the road between cars, apparently his usual crossing place, but he was invested in a text message and had music playing.
"Totally unaware, he stepped out beyond the parked cars, straight into oncoming traffic.
"He owes his life to the driver who was sticking to the speed limit and is a nurse at St Mary's so was able to give quality first aid.
"He suffered a three inch hole in his head that went all the way to the bone, but miraculously no fracture or brain damage.
"He had glass in the back of his shoulder, a ripped up elbow, a broken clavicle.
"I wouldn't wish our experience on any family. We are lucky he's alive."
CCTV shows how quickly Harrison's life could have been swept away, Linzy said and described his recovery as "miraculous."
She said: "He was out of hospital within a week and now we are just waiting for his clavicle to mend but other than that he's walking and talking - it's miraculous.
"In the hours after the accident we thought that was it and he was not going to be here anymore.
"They put him in a coma and luckily he came back with no brain damage or fractures. He had a slight bleed on the brain but no lasting damage."
Isle of Wight Police confirmed the driver was not at fault and had been driving within the speed limit.
A spokesperson said: Pedestrians are equally responsible for following the Highway Code, and this is a plea to all teenagers to not use mobiles or headphones while crossing the road.
"We desperately do not want to be dealing with serious injury matters like this, which can be so avoidable, and want all drivers and road users to be safe and considerate on our roads.
"Had the driver not been keeping to the speed limit, this could have been a much more severe outcome for the injured party."


thedailymirror--2020-08-01--Van Gaal's astonishing claims over gay footballers and advice over coming out

Louis van Gaal has made the astonishing claim that there are only a few gay players in football .
The former Manchester United boss insisted in an interview with Dutch LGBT newspaper 'Gaykrant ' that the game “ is not a mirror of society.
” Van Gaal , 68 , who retired a year ago after a glittering coaching career that also saw him work in Holland , Spain and Germany , admitted that he had his suspicions that certain players he managed were homosexual .
But he says that sexuality remains such a taboo subject inside dressing rooms that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come out .
Asked if there are any gay players in the professional game , Van Gaal said : “ Yes , but not many .
“ The football world is not a mirror of society.
” Van Gaal 's words will not help the campaign to bring more LBGT diversity to football .
Six years ago , he took part in the famous canal parade that is a highlight of the annual Amsterdam Gay Pride event .
But the Dutchman revealed that footballers are still under intolerable pressure when it comes to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he hinted that he would be reluctant to advise a player to come out .
Van Gaal said : “ You need to be incredibly brave and you need to have a lot of strength if you want to come out .
“ Because the football world and today ’ s angry society seem to deal with a different sexual choice .
“ It is better for your own personality to stay close to your own feelings .
“ But when you do come out , the pressure for a gay footballer will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so much of a stir .
You need to take so many hurdles .
Can you handle that and will you feel okay with that ?
“ In my whole career , in all those years , not a single player has ever told me that he is gay .
Really , not one !
That says enough .
“ A homosexual footballer is always afraid for the consequences of coming out .
“ I think if it would stay in the changing room , a player would be willing to share that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pretend to believe that we all have the same rights .
“ But you guys ( gay people ) don ’ t have that .
I do regret that .
A massive part of my own country is still very conservative.
” Van Gaal , who also managed Ajax , Barcelona , Bayern Munich and the Dutch national team , added : “ I did often think that players were gay .
I have had my suspicions with certain players .
“ But if a player does not want to admit it , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t make his life harder .
“ I won ’ t say at which club it was , but I worked with players who I thought were gay .
“ I want to protect those players .
The majority of them are married to women and have kids .
I can ’ t do that to them by revealing it .
“ I used to ask ( players ) if they had a girlfriend .
Only later I decided to ask if they have a partner.
” Yet Van Gaal later seems to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that skilful players have more of a propensity to be gay .
He said : “ I noticed in my career that it 's the more creative players who are gay .
“ And those kinds of players are more valuable in football .
“ In other words , they are loved because of their football skills .
You do understand what I mean , don ’ t you ?
“ I could be wrong here in all this , but not very often I am wrong in my life .
”

The former Manchester United and Holland boss insists football "is not a mirror of society" and believes a homosexual footballer would need to be "incredibly brave" to come out at present
Louis van Gaal's astonishing claims over gay footballers and advice over coming out
Louis van Gaal has made the astonishing claim that there are only a few gay players in football.
The former Manchester United boss insisted in an interview with Dutch LGBT newspaper 'Gaykrant' that the game “is not a mirror of society.”
Van Gaal, 68, who retired a year ago after a glittering coaching career that also saw him work in Holland, Spain and Germany, admitted that he had his suspicions that certain players he managed were homosexual.
But he says that sexuality remains such a taboo subject inside dressing rooms that he would never advise a player to come out.
Asked if there are any gay players in the professional game, Van Gaal said: “Yes, but not many.
“The football world is not a mirror of society.”
Image: PA) PA)
Van Gaal's words will not help the campaign to bring more LBGT diversity to football.
Six years ago, he took part in the famous canal parade that is a highlight of the annual Amsterdam Gay Pride event.
But the Dutchman revealed that footballers are still under intolerable pressure when it comes to being open about their sexuality.
And he hinted that he would be reluctant to advise a player to come out.
Van Gaal said: “You need to be incredibly brave and you need to have a lot of strength if you want to come out.
“Because the football world and today’s angry society seem to deal with a different sexual choice.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“It is better for your own personality to stay close to your own feelings.
“But when you do come out, the pressure for a gay footballer will be massive.
“It would cause so much of a stir. You need to take so many hurdles. Can you handle that and will you feel okay with that?
“In my whole career, in all those years, not a single player has ever told me that he is gay. Really, not one! That says enough.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
“A homosexual footballer is always afraid for the consequences of coming out.
“I think if it would stay in the changing room, a player would be willing to share that he is gay.
“We all pretend to believe that we all have the same rights.
“But you guys (gay people) don’t have that. I do regret that. A massive part of my own country is still very conservative.”
Image: X01095) X01095)
Van Gaal, who also managed Ajax, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and the Dutch national team, added: “I did often think that players were gay. I have had my suspicions with certain players.
“But if a player does not want to admit it, it is better that I don’t make his life harder.
“I won’t say at which club it was, but I worked with players who I thought were gay.
“I want to protect those players. The majority of them are married to women and have kids. I can’t do that to them by revealing it.
“I used to ask (players) if they had a girlfriend. Only later I decided to ask if they have a partner.”
Yet Van Gaal later seems to contradict himself in the interview by claiming that skilful players have more of a propensity to be gay.
He said: “I noticed in my career that it's the more creative players who are gay.
“And those kinds of players are more valuable in football.
“In other words, they are loved because of their football skills. You do understand what I mean, don’t you?
“I could be wrong here in all this, but not very often I am wrong in my life.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-02--Arsenal transfer news: Fernandes latest as Aubameyang future 'already decided'

Arsenal 's FA Cup triumph on Saturday is sure to prove a boost to Mikel Arteta 's recruitment plans this summer .
The Gunners won an all-time leading 14th FA Cup - two more than closest rivals Manchester United - with a 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Wembley .
And as well as representing a major achievement for Arteta in his first season as manager , it should also help him achieve his transfer aims this summer .
Arsenal can now offer European football next season , which should help to entice some of their transfer targets , as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stay - with fans particularly anxious over the future of two-goal FA Cup final hero Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang .
Here are the latest Arsenal transfer rumours .
Arsenal 'send officials ' to to wrap up Fernandes transfer Arsenal have reportedly sent officials to Lisbon to finalise a deal for Sporting prodigy Joelson Fernandes .
The 17-year-old is heavily linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium this summer as talks over a new deal with Sporting remain at a stalemate .
Fernandes ' current deal is believed to have a release clause of £40million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be available this transfer window for a fee of between €15m ( £13.5m ) and €20m ( £18m ) .
Arsenal are in pole position to sign the up-and-coming winger and A Bola reports that the Gunners are aiming to get the deal over the line within the coming days by sending officials to negotiate with Sporting .
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 's mind is already made up over his Arsenal future , according to Rio Ferdinand .
Aubameyang , who scored twice as the Gunners came from behind to beat Chelsea in the FA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year of his contract and has been linked with Barcelona and Inter Milan .
The forward brushed aside questions over his future after the final whistle at Wembley , insisting he was focused on celebrating the triumph with his team-mates .
And BT Sport pundit Ferdinand said : `` I think he 's gone from that reaction .
`` He 's already decided . '
I 'm going to enjoy this with my team-mates ' - he sounds like someone who is going elsewhere . ''
Dani Ceballos ' loan spell at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his part in Arsenal 's FA Cup final triumph .
The Gunners are hopeful of retaining the services of the Spanish midfielder , who has impressed since the football season restarted .
And despite a difficult season impacted by injuries early on , the 23-year-old said he had no regrets over his move to North London .
“ If I had to choose Arsenal again , I would , '' Ceballos said .
`` Right now I feel like a leader of this important team , a player with stripes .
Surrounded by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is easier to believe in people .
“ When you play like this and you also have the confidence of the coach , everything is easier .
”

The latest Arsenal transfer gossip after FA Cup triumph over Chelsea secures Europa League place to boost Mikel Arteta's recruitment plans
Arsenal's FA Cup triumph on Saturday is sure to prove a boost to Mikel Arteta's recruitment plans this summer.
The Gunners won an all-time leading 14th FA Cup - two more than closest rivals Manchester United - with a 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Wembley.
And as well as representing a major achievement for Arteta in his first season as manager, it should also help him achieve his transfer aims this summer.
Arsenal can now offer European football next season, which should help to entice some of their transfer targets, as well as hopefully persuading some current stars to stay - with fans particularly anxious over the future of two-goal FA Cup final hero Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Here are the latest Arsenal transfer rumours.
Arsenal 'send officials' to to wrap up Fernandes transfer
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal have reportedly sent officials to Lisbon to finalise a deal for Sporting prodigy Joelson Fernandes.
The 17-year-old is heavily linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium this summer as talks over a new deal with Sporting remain at a stalemate.
Fernandes' current deal is believed to have a release clause of £40million but the stalled negotiations mean he could be available this transfer window for a fee of between €15m (£13.5m) and €20m (£18m).
Arsenal are in pole position to sign the up-and-coming winger and A Bola reports that the Gunners are aiming to get the deal over the line within the coming days by sending officials to negotiate with Sporting.
Aubameyang future 'already decided'
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's mind is already made up over his Arsenal future, according to Rio Ferdinand.
Aubameyang, who scored twice as the Gunners came from behind to beat Chelsea in the FA Cup final, has entered the final year of his contract and has been linked with Barcelona and Inter Milan.
The forward brushed aside questions over his future after the final whistle at Wembley, insisting he was focused on celebrating the triumph with his team-mates.
And BT Sport pundit Ferdinand said: "I think he's gone from that reaction.
"He's already decided. 'I'm going to enjoy this with my team-mates' - he sounds like someone who is going elsewhere."
Ceballos would 'choose Arsenal again'
Dani Ceballos' loan spell at the Emirates has come to an end following his part in Arsenal's FA Cup final triumph.
The Gunners are hopeful of retaining the services of the Spanish midfielder, who has impressed since the football season restarted.
And despite a difficult season impacted by injuries early on, the 23-year-old said he had no regrets over his move to North London.
“If I had to choose Arsenal again, I would," Ceballos said. "Right now I feel like a leader of this important team, a player with stripes. Surrounded by people who believe in you, it is easier to believe in people.
“When you play like this and you also have the confidence of the coach, everything is easier.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-02--Devastated bride a widow two weeks after wedding as husband killed in car crash

The widow of a dad-of-two killed by a dangerous driver two weeks after getting married has spoken of her heartbreak .
Jevgenijs Kirilliovs , 39 , died on November 1 last year when a lorry being driven on the wrong side of the road by Piotr Wierzbicki crashed into his Jaguar X-Type on the A45 near Daventry , Northants .
Wierzbicki , 39 , of Sank , Poland , pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and was jailed on Friday for two years and eight months .
Mr Kirilliovs ’ widow Giedre said : “ Not only have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lost my soul mate , my best friend and the father of our two children .
“ Jevgenijs was the greatest person and all three of us never went a day doubting his love .
He would always spend time with us , his family .
“ We were always his priority .
We lived our lives for our children .
“ Since his death , all of us have struggled every minute of every day .
“ We have gone through hell and back .
“ It constantly haunts me that at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was not there to comfort him or share a goodbye .
“ The loneliness and sadness we all feel is enormous.
” Lead investigator , DC Ady Tredwell , from Northamptonshire Police , said : “ I am pleased to see Wierzbicki sentenced today , though no amount of time could ever make up for the loss of the much-loved Jevgenijs Kirilliovs .
“ The court was really moved by the clarity and honesty of Mr Kirilliovs ’ wife ’ s statement this morning - it is so clear how much he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day .
“ Mr Kirilliovs had his whole life ahead of him – he had just got married , had two beautiful children , and lots to look forward to .
“ Wierzbicki ’ s actions on November 1 , 2019 , cruelly took this from him forever .
“ This has been a lengthy investigation which I am glad concluded in a guilty plea so Mr Kirilliovs ’ family did not have to go through a trial .
“ I hope they can take a small amount of comfort from this conviction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long after today.
” Jevgenijs ’ sister-in-law Ausra Uzukauskaite said : `` It 's very tragic .
That day he was driving to work was the first day back to work from his wedding holiday .
`` He was the most amazing dad .
A real family man .
Everything was about his kids .
He was also a very healthy man who loved the gym and looked after himself .
`` He was so happy at his wedding just two weeks before.
” For pleading guilty , Wierzbicki was given a third @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and eight months , half of which he will spend in prison and half of which he will spend on licence .
He was also disqualified from driving for 40 months .

Jevgenijs Kirilliovs died in November last year after a lorry crashed into his car just two weeks after he married his devastated bride - Piotr Wierzbicki was jailed on Friday
Devastated bride left a widow two weeks after wedding as husband killed in car crash
The widow of a dad-of-two killed by a dangerous driver two weeks after getting married has spoken of her heartbreak.
Jevgenijs Kirilliovs, 39, died on November 1 last year when a lorry being driven on the wrong side of the road by Piotr Wierzbicki crashed into his Jaguar X-Type on the A45 near Daventry, Northants.
Wierzbicki, 39, of Sank, Poland, pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and was jailed on Friday for two years and eight months.
Mr Kirilliovs’ widow Giedre said: “Not only have I lost my husband but I have lost my soul mate, my best friend and the father of our two children.
Image: SWNS) SWNS)
“Jevgenijs was the greatest person and all three of us never went a day doubting his love. He would always spend time with us, his family.
“We were always his priority. We lived our lives for our children.
“Since his death, all of us have struggled every minute of every day.
“We have gone through hell and back.
“It constantly haunts me that at the time of Jevgenijs’ death, I was not there to comfort him or share a goodbye.
“The loneliness and sadness we all feel is enormous.”
Image: GoFundMe) GoFundMe)
Lead investigator, DC Ady Tredwell, from Northamptonshire Police, said: “I am pleased to see Wierzbicki sentenced today, though no amount of time could ever make up for the loss of the much-loved Jevgenijs Kirilliovs.
“The court was really moved by the clarity and honesty of Mr Kirilliovs’ wife’s statement this morning - it is so clear how much he is missed, every second of every day.
“Mr Kirilliovs had his whole life ahead of him – he had just got married, had two beautiful children, and lots to look forward to.
“Wierzbicki’s actions on November 1, 2019, cruelly took this from him forever.
“This has been a lengthy investigation which I am glad concluded in a guilty plea so Mr Kirilliovs’ family did not have to go through a trial.
“I hope they can take a small amount of comfort from this conviction and my thoughts will remain with them long after today.”
Jevgenijs’ sister-in-law Ausra Uzukauskaite said: "It's very tragic. That day he was driving to work was the first day back to work from his wedding holiday.
"He was the most amazing dad. A real family man. Everything was about his kids. He was also a very healthy man who loved the gym and looked after himself.
"He was so happy at his wedding just two weeks before.”
For pleading guilty, Wierzbicki was given a third off, making his sentence two years and eight months, half of which he will spend in prison and half of which he will spend on licence.
He was also disqualified from driving for 40 months.


thedailymirror--2020-08-02--Phillip Schofield 'in talks to be in Strictly's first same-sex couple'

Phillip Schofield is being lined up to star on the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing – with show bosses hoping he will be one half of the show ’ s first ever same-sex couple .
The 58-year-old is reportedly weeks deep in discussions to take part in the forthcoming 2020 series of the hit BBC show – which will run for less episodes this year due to coronavirus concerns .
However , the series will be making Strictly history in 2020 as it is widely reported the show will have its first same-sex couple contestants taking part in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been offered a huge pay check to take part in the popular Saturday night show – with hopes hight that he will dance with another man .
A show source told the Daily Star Sunday : “ Top-secret talks have been happening for a few weeks and an offer has been made .
“ The hope is Phillip would dance with another man .
“ If it happens it would be a beautiful and important moment both for him and for the show.
” Phillip made headlines earlier this year when he unexpectedly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The TV legend made the announcement on his Instagram page – before opening up in a tearful interview on This Morning the following day .
The father-of-two has been married to wife Stephanie Lowe since 1993 , but said he had “ suspected ” he was gay when he got married during an interview with The Sun in February .
Indeed , Phil credited his family for helping him come out when he made his announcement in an Instagram post days earlier .
He said : “ with the strength and support of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been coming to terms with the fact that I am gay.
” Phil is also a host on Dancing On Ice which had its own same-sex couple earlier this year when Ian “ H ” Watkins of Steps fame was partnered with professional skater Matt Evers .

Phil has been offered a slot on Strictly Come Dancing's 2020 series and show organisers are hoping to match him with a male dance partner to create the first same-sex couple in the BBC show's history
Phillip Schofield 'in talks to be in Strictly Come Dancing's first same-sex couple'
Phillip Schofield is being lined up to star on the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing – with show bosses hoping he will be one half of the show’s first ever same-sex couple.
The 58-year-old is reportedly weeks deep in discussions to take part in the forthcoming 2020 series of the hit BBC show – which will run for less episodes this year due to coronavirus concerns.
However, the series will be making Strictly history in 2020 as it is widely reported the show will have its first same-sex couple contestants taking part in the series.
Phillip is said to have been offered a huge pay check to take part in the popular Saturday night show – with hopes hight that he will dance with another man.
Image: ITV) ITV)
A show source told the Daily Star Sunday: “Top-secret talks have been happening for a few weeks and an offer has been made.
“The hope is Phillip would dance with another man.
“If it happens it would be a beautiful and important moment both for him and for the show.”
Image: BBC/Guy Levy) BBC/Guy Levy)
Phillip made headlines earlier this year when he unexpectedly announced he is a gay man.
The TV legend made the announcement on his Instagram page – before opening up in a tearful interview on This Morning the following day.
The father-of-two has been married to wife Stephanie Lowe since 1993, but said he had “suspected” he was gay when he got married during an interview with The Sun in February.
Indeed, Phil credited his family for helping him come out when he made his announcement in an Instagram post days earlier.
He said: “with the strength and support of my wife and my daughters, I have been coming to terms with the fact that I am gay.”
Phil is also a host on Dancing On Ice which had its own same-sex couple earlier this year when Ian “H” Watkins of Steps fame was partnered with professional skater Matt Evers.


thedailymirror--2020-08-02--Hairdressers could be unknowingly passing Covid-19 to customers, scientists fear

Scientists fear hairdressers could be unknowingly passing coronavirus to customers because of inadequate visors .
Government ministers have been warned that the plastic face visors worn by hairdressers leaves a gap that airborne coronvirus droplets could pass through .
They are now facing calls to revise guidance to barbers and hairdressers and require them to wear face masks , as well as the visors .
Scientists are said to have raised the concerns in the latest meeting of The New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group ( Nervtag ) on Friday .
The issues was also discussed in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( SAGE ) , the Daily Telegraph reports .
Prof Mark Wilcox , a professor of medical microbiology who attends Sage and two of its sub committees , said : `` I do n't think the guidance is correct and I do n't understand why visors were chosen in preference to masks .
`` We have , in several settings , discussed the issue of masks versus visors and I think it would be fair to say that I am not alone in these views .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in other settings share my views .
`` I 've not come across somebody who has said that visors are the best thing . ''
Dr Ben Killingley , a consultant in infectious diseases who sits on Nervtag , said : `` I do n't know where it came from , where someone decided that just wearing a visor for hairdressers alone would be enough .
That does n't make sense to me .
`` A visor is primarily worn to protect workers from splashes .
It does the same job as goggles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worker would ever wear a visor without a mask .
`` You would have thought for their own protection and just in case they have been infected themselves , they should be wearing a mask themselves .
In my view , both to protect the hairdresser and the person coming in , just wearing a visor alone is not enough . ''
Professor Peter Openshaw , a member of Nervtag , tweeted his concerns , after a haircut by a barber wearing a face shield .
`` His expelled breath and droplets were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Openshaw tweeted .
`` Zero protection , I 'd say . ''
He added that while his own mask provided protection against possible viral droplets , it would have failed to prevent `` corneal seeding '' , where Covid-19 particles enter the eyes .
The concerns come after SAGE said it could not be confident that the crucial coronavirus ' R ' rate is currently below one in England .
Boris Johnson on Friday paused the easing of lockdown as fears grow that a surge of cases in some areas of northern England @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Towns in Greater Manchester , East Lancashire and West Yorkshire have been slapped with fresh restrictions with social gatherings banned indoors and in private gardens .
Meanwhile , ministers have been warned by experts that `` trade-offs '' , such as the closing of pubs , could be needed for schools to fully reopen in September .
And it is reported by the Sunday Telegraph and Sunday Times that a radical blueprint to avoid a second lockdown , something the prime minister recently likened to the `` nuclear deterrent '' , has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ London M25 cut-off in the event of a spike in the capital and 'enhanced ' shielding for the elderly .
The government ’ s current advice for those working in “ close contact services ” such as hairdressers and beauty salons , states : `` Clearly , when providing close contact services , it often may not be possible to maintain social distancing guidelines ( 2m , or 1m apart with risk mitigation , is acceptable ) .
`` As a result , personal protective equipment in the form of a visor will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

Scientists are said to have raised concerns that barbers and hairdressers need to wear masks or face coverings as well as plastic visors to protect customers from airborne droplets
Scientists fear hairdressers could be unknowingly passing coronavirus to customers because of inadequate visors.
Government ministers have been warned that the plastic face visors worn by hairdressers leaves a gap that airborne coronvirus droplets could pass through.
They are now facing calls to revise guidance to barbers and hairdressers and require them to wear face masks, as well as the visors.
Scientists are said to have raised the concerns in the latest meeting of The New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group (Nervtag) on Friday.
The issues was also discussed in a recent meeting of at least one sub-committee of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE), the Daily Telegraph reports.
Image: PA) PA)
Prof Mark Wilcox, a professor of medical microbiology who attends Sage and two of its sub committees, said: "I don't think the guidance is correct and I don't understand why visors were chosen in preference to masks.
"We have, in several settings, discussed the issue of masks versus visors and I think it would be fair to say that I am not alone in these views. My colleagues both in those settings and in other settings share my views.
"I've not come across somebody who has said that visors are the best thing."
Dr Ben Killingley, a consultant in infectious diseases who sits on Nervtag, said: "I don't know where it came from, where someone decided that just wearing a visor for hairdressers alone would be enough. That doesn't make sense to me.
"A visor is primarily worn to protect workers from splashes. It does the same job as goggles, protecting the eyes. No healthcare worker would ever wear a visor without a mask.
"You would have thought for their own protection and just in case they have been infected themselves, they should be wearing a mask themselves. In my view, both to protect the hairdresser and the person coming in, just wearing a visor alone is not enough."
Professor Peter Openshaw, a member of Nervtag, tweeted his concerns, after a haircut by a barber wearing a face shield.
"His expelled breath and droplets were directed down onto me," Prof Openshaw tweeted. "Zero protection, I'd say."
He added that while his own mask provided protection against possible viral droplets, it would have failed to prevent "corneal seeding", where Covid-19 particles enter the eyes.
The concerns come after SAGE said it could not be confident that the crucial coronavirus 'R' rate is currently below one in England.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Boris Johnson on Friday paused the easing of lockdown as fears grow that a surge of cases in some areas of northern England could turn into a second wave.
Towns in Greater Manchester, East Lancashire and West Yorkshire have been slapped with fresh restrictions with social gatherings banned indoors and in private gardens.
Meanwhile, ministers have been warned by experts that "trade-offs", such as the closing of pubs, could be needed for schools to fully reopen in September.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
And it is reported by the Sunday Telegraph and Sunday Times that a radical blueprint to avoid a second lockdown, something the prime minister recently likened to the "nuclear deterrent", has been drawn up, which includes a potential London M25 cut-off in the event of a spike in the capital and 'enhanced' shielding for the elderly.
The government’s current advice for those working in “close contact services” such as hairdressers and beauty salons, states: "Clearly, when providing close contact services, it often may not be possible to maintain social distancing guidelines (2m, or 1m apart with risk mitigation, is acceptable).
"As a result, personal protective equipment in the form of a visor will be required to mitigate the risk."