thedailymirror--2020-09-26--Army on standby in Birmingham as council returns to emergency testing

Birmingham City Council hopes to use the army to provide extra capacity for its door-to-door coronavirus testing service service .
As the latest figures showed a rise in the number of coronavirus cases in the city over the past five days , the council 's deputy leader Brigid Jones said 500 council staff had been redeployed to its `` drop-and-collect '' testing service .
Ms Jones told a meeting of the West Midlands Combined Authority on Friday ( September 25 ) that the initiative involved going door to door in high-risk areas offering testing kits to those with or without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We have been in talks with the military about them giving us some extra capacity for drop-and-collect .
`` It 's very much in an extra capacity , feet-on-the-ground sense .
It 's literally just to support the civilian effort side of things and we 'll be in a position next week to confirm whether or not they will be providing extra capacity and how that might be working . ''
Ms Jones said of the door-to-door scheme : `` We are doing it because these are areas where there are very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there may be asymptomatic people and other people in the community who have n't accessed tests .
`` We are two weeks into intervention in Birmingham , where we have been asking households not to mix in gardens and homes because those are still the areas where we think we are getting the most cases from , followed by workplaces where social distancing is n't being observed properly . ''
Hospital admissions in the city are described as having been `` high but stable '' over the last few days , while 6.7 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as positive , amid a rise in cases among those aged 20-40 .
`` Our plea to residents would be , if one of our staff knocks on your door , please take up the opportunity to take a test , '' Ms Jones added .
Meanwhile , the West Midlands assistant police and crime commissioner Waheed Saleem said officers would `` move faster '' to deal with Covid rule breaches .
Mr Saleem told the meeting : `` Since September 20 we have received over 1,000 calls , about 200 on average @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including illegal gatherings and other minor breaches that have been happening . ''
West Midlands Police are asking people who see others ignoring Covid regulations to use an online breach report form , or call the force if they witness large illegal gatherings .
The force 's temporary Assistant Chief Constable Claire Bell said : `` We are finding there are a small minority that are repeatedly willfully flouting the rules . ''

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Birmingham City Council is in talks with the military about them providing extra support as the city's coronavirus cases are on the rise
Birmingham City Council hopes to use the army to provide extra capacity for its door-to-door coronavirus testing service service.
As the latest figures showed a rise in the number of coronavirus cases in the city over the past five days, the council's deputy leader Brigid Jones said 500 council staff had been redeployed to its "drop-and-collect" testing service.
Ms Jones told a meeting of the West Midlands Combined Authority on Friday (September 25) that the initiative involved going door to door in high-risk areas offering testing kits to those with or without symptoms.
She told the meeting: "We have been in talks with the military about them giving us some extra capacity for drop-and-collect.
"It's very much in an extra capacity, feet-on-the-ground sense. It's literally just to support the civilian effort side of things and we'll be in a position next week to confirm whether or not they will be providing extra capacity and how that might be working."
Ms Jones said of the door-to-door scheme: "We are doing it because these are areas where there are very high levels of Covid and we believe there may be asymptomatic people and other people in the community who haven't accessed tests.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
"We are two weeks into intervention in Birmingham, where we have been asking households not to mix in gardens and homes because those are still the areas where we think we are getting the most cases from, followed by workplaces where social distancing isn't being observed properly."
Hospital admissions in the city are described as having been "high but stable" over the last few days, while 6.7% of tests are now coming back as positive, amid a rise in cases among those aged 20-40.
"Our plea to residents would be, if one of our staff knocks on your door, please take up the opportunity to take a test," Ms Jones added.
Meanwhile, the West Midlands assistant police and crime commissioner Waheed Saleem said officers would "move faster" to deal with Covid rule breaches.
Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror) Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror)
Mr Saleem told the meeting: "Since September 20 we have received over 1,000 calls, about 200 on average a day, on Covid breaches, including illegal gatherings and other minor breaches that have been happening."
West Midlands Police are asking people who see others ignoring Covid regulations to use an online breach report form, or call the force if they witness large illegal gatherings.
The force's temporary Assistant Chief Constable Claire Bell said: "We are finding there are a small minority that are repeatedly willfully flouting the rules."


thedailymirror--2020-09-26--BGT 2020's fourth finalist confirmed as Jon Courtenay picked by judges

Britain 's Got Talent 2020 has its fourth finalist , with the judges picking comedy singer Jon Courtenay .
The musical comedian wowed and moved fans and the judges yet again on Saturday , with his piano and song performance .
Mocking absent Simon Cowell and hosts Ant and Dec , all of the judges got a look in on the track too .
But there was also a sweet moment , where he spoke of his mum and dad .
A hit with those in the studio and those at home , Jon earned praise over his performance .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Amanda Holden were moved to tears as the other judges gave him a standing ovation .
As it came to decision time once more , Ant and Dec announced the three acts who had received the most votes from the judges .
The final three were Jon , Jasper Cherry and Belinda Davids .
It was then on Ashley Banjo , David Walliams , Alesha and Amanda to choose one act .
The other two would join the remaining five acts in the public vote , with one spot still available in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Amanda all chose to save Jon , sending him through .
There 's still one more semi-final to go , with one more act to be chosen by the judges .
Jon joins Steve Royle , Aaron and Jasmine and Magical Bones for the big event .
Viewers wo n't find out the winners of the public votes until the event next month .
Britain 's Got Talent continues Saturdays at 8pm on ITV .

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The Britain's Got Talent judges have chosen the next finalist, joining Steve Royle, Aaron and Jasmine and Magical Bones
BGT 2020's fourth finalist confirmed as Jon Courtenay picked by judges ahead of final
Britain's Got Talent 2020 has its fourth finalist, with the judges picking comedy singer Jon Courtenay.
The musical comedian wowed and moved fans and the judges yet again on Saturday, with his piano and song performance.
Mocking absent Simon Cowell and hosts Ant and Dec, all of the judges got a look in on the track too.
But there was also a sweet moment, where he spoke of his mum and dad.
A hit with those in the studio and those at home, Jon earned praise over his performance.
Image: ITV) ITV)
After his act, Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden were moved to tears as the other judges gave him a standing ovation.
As it came to decision time once more, Ant and Dec announced the three acts who had received the most votes from the judges.
The final three were Jon, Jasper Cherry and Belinda Davids.
Image: ITV) ITV)
It was then on Ashley Banjo, David Walliams, Alesha and Amanda to choose one act.
The other two would join the remaining five acts in the public vote, with one spot still available in the final next month.
David, Ashley and Amanda all chose to save Jon, sending him through.
Image: ITV) ITV)
There's still one more semi-final to go, with one more act to be chosen by the judges.
Jon joins Steve Royle, Aaron and Jasmine and Magical Bones for the big event.
Viewers won't find out the winners of the public votes until the event next month.
Britain's Got Talent continues Saturdays at 8pm on ITV.


thedailymirror--2020-09-26--Josh Taylor beats Apinun Khongsong in first round to retain world titles

Josh Taylor needed less than three minutes to stop Apinun Khongsong and retain his world titles .
The Scot was fighting for the first time since he unified the super-lightweight division with victory over Regis Prograis last October .
But having teamed up with new trainer Ben Davison , Taylor will have learned little from this run-out .
The champion landed a left hand to the body inside the final minute of the first round which left Khongsong writhing on the ground .
The Thai fighter , who was previously unbeaten but also untested , was still on the canvas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to his feet .
But he was still suffering from his injury and was eventually taken away on a stretcher .
The victor said : `` That sank right in , I felt it sink in straight away .
`` I knew from watching videos he swings on the break and I saw it coming so I pressed in against him , pushed him against the ropes and I hit him with the left .
`` I did n't know it hurt him to thaty extend until I turned round and saw him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the heaviest puncher I 've been in with ; he was very heavy-handed .
He came out straight away with his jab and he was strong . ''
Taylor will now hope to move on to a fight with fellow champion Jose Ramirez which would be for all four belts in the 140lb division .
`` I want Ramirez next , '' he added .
`` He 's a very good champion ; he 's like myself , hungry and at the top of his game .
`` I want that fight now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of him and I do n't see anything in him that I have n't seen before .
`` For personal and selfish reasons I want that fight and I think I deserve it . ''
In Germany , Mairis Briedis outpointed Yuniel Dorticos to be crowned the winner of the World Boxing Super Series and the IBF cruiserweight world champion .
The much-delayed final of the competition delivered with an intriguing clash with two of the three judges giving Briedis the nod with the other scoring the bout a draw .

Taylor stopped his Thai challenger with a body shot inside three minutes to extend his unbeaten record to 17 fights
Josh Taylor needed less than three minutes to stop Apinun Khongsong and retain his world titles.
The Scot was fighting for the first time since he unified the super-lightweight division with victory over Regis Prograis last October.
But having teamed up with new trainer Ben Davison, Taylor will have learned little from this run-out.
The champion landed a left hand to the body inside the final minute of the first round which left Khongsong writhing on the ground.
The Thai fighter, who was previously unbeaten but also untested, was still on the canvas several minutes later before he was helped to his feet.
But he was still suffering from his injury and was eventually taken away on a stretcher.
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
The victor said: "That sank right in, I felt it sink in straight away.
"I knew from watching videos he swings on the break and I saw it coming so I pressed in against him, pushed him against the ropes and I hit him with the left.
"I didn't know it hurt him to thaty extend until I turned round and saw him on the floor.
"That's the heaviest puncher I've been in with; he was very heavy-handed. He came out straight away with his jab and he was strong."
Taylor will now hope to move on to a fight with fellow champion Jose Ramirez which would be for all four belts in the 140lb division.
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
"I want Ramirez next," he added. "He's a very good champion; he's like myself, hungry and at the top of his game.
"I want that fight now; I believe I have the beating of him and I don't see anything in him that I haven't seen before.
"For personal and selfish reasons I want that fight and I think I deserve it."
In Germany, Mairis Briedis outpointed Yuniel Dorticos to be crowned the winner of the World Boxing Super Series and the IBF cruiserweight world champion.
The much-delayed final of the competition delivered with an intriguing clash with two of the three judges giving Briedis the nod with the other scoring the bout a draw.


thedailymirror--2020-09-26--Marcus Rashford slams Government for lack of “humanity” over child poverty

Marcus Rashford slammed the Government for its lack of “ humanity ” after it failed to back his child poverty taskforce .
The Manchester United star has campaigned throughout the year for more school meals and food vouchers to help children from poorer families .
But Education Secretary Gavin Williamson stopped short of fully backing his campaign in a letter to the England striker , instead highlighting the Government ’ s existing schemes .
The minister ’ s reluctance drew a bitter response from Rashford , who has spoken movingly of his own family ’ s struggle with poverty .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ disappointed by the lack of empathy shown in recent weeks towards protecting our most vulnerable , the future of this country ... letting millions of children in the UK go hungry at night is only an issue of humanity .
`` We need to do better.
” Rashford forced the Government into a U-turn on free school meals during the summer holidays for more than a million children in England .
He has since established a child food poverty taskforce with some of the country ’ s biggest food brands .
They are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meals for every household on Universal Credit , expanding holiday food and activities programmes to support children on free school meals , and an increase in the value of the healthy start voucher from £3.10 to £4.25 .
In his letter seen by BBC Breakfast , Mr Williamson pointed to existing schemes and highlighted support , including food parcels , voucher schemes and a summer food fund .
He added : “ I recognise that you and the Child Food Poverty taskforce are supporting ... recommendations in the National Food Strategy .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the recommendations in the report as we approach the next spending review.
” Rashford has spoken of his experiences of a food voucher scheme , which helped his mum Melanie feed her kids .
He yesterday scored in the 55th minute of Man United ’ s 3-2 away win against Brighton .

The Manchester United star has been campaigning for school meals and vouchers for poor families but has hit out at the lack of empathy shown towards the most vulnerable in society
Marcus Rashford slams Government for lack of “humanity” over child poverty campaign
Marcus Rashford slammed the Government for its lack of “humanity” after it failed to back his child poverty taskforce.
The Manchester United star has campaigned throughout the year for more school meals and food vouchers to help children from poorer families.
But Education Secretary Gavin Williamson stopped short of fully backing his campaign in a letter to the England striker, instead highlighting the Government’s existing schemes.
The minister’s reluctance drew a bitter response from Rashford, who has spoken movingly of his own family’s struggle with poverty.
Image: Getty) Getty)
He said yesterday: “I am disappointed by the lack of empathy shown in recent weeks towards protecting our most vulnerable, the future of this country... letting millions of children in the UK go hungry at night is only an issue of humanity.
"We need to do better.”
Rashford forced the Government into a U-turn on free school meals during the summer holidays for more than a million children in England.
He has since established a child food poverty taskforce with some of the country’s biggest food brands.
They are campaigning for the expansion of free school meals for every household on Universal Credit, expanding holiday food and activities programmes to support children on free school meals, and an increase in the value of the healthy start voucher from £3.10 to £4.25.
In his letter seen by BBC Breakfast, Mr Williamson pointed to existing schemes and highlighted support, including food parcels, voucher schemes and a summer food fund.
He added: “I recognise that you and the Child Food Poverty taskforce are supporting... recommendations in the National Food Strategy.
“The Government will carefully consider each of the recommendations in the report as we approach the next spending review.”
Rashford has spoken of his experiences of a food voucher scheme, which helped his mum Melanie feed her kids.
He yesterday scored in the 55th minute of Man United’s 3-2 away win against Brighton.


thedailymirror--2020-09-26--Amar Adatia leaves EastEnders in 'explosive exit' as fans blame on-screen mum

Amar Adatia is set to leave EastEnders next month as part of the hit soap 's explosive plot twist .
The actor - who plays the role of rent collector Jags Panesar - said he 's leaving the soap after extending his contract during lockdown .
But although his departure may be sad news to some , Amar hinted that viewers are set to be treated to a very explosive final storyline .
In fact , his exit is set to involve his cunning on-screen mother Suki and her scheming ways .
It will all kick off when Jags - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ secret romance with Habiba - makes the mistake of turning on his mum .
He told The Sun : `` I ca n't share too much about what happens but it serves to further prove just how far Suki will go to get her way !
`` Jags went against her and being the strong women she is , just like their father in the past , anyone that goes against her does n't tend to fare so well . ''
Eagle-eyed fans have previously pointed fingers at Suki - played by Balvinder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ something to do with her husband being sent to jail .
Amar went on to explain that he actually ended up staying on the hit soap for longer than he initially planned to , and even put his other commitments on hold amid the pandemic .
He explained : `` With timings all pushed back , I was more than happy stay a little bit longer to make sure that we wrapped up Jags ' storyline properly . ''
Amar 's departure from the soap comes as Davood Ghadami announced he 's leaving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 38-year-old star , who plays Kush Kazemi , has been axed and will have an explosive send-off in 2021 .
An insider said : “ Davood ’ s contract was up and bosses decided his storyline had run its course .
`` He ’ ll be missed but they ’ re making sure he goes out with a bang .
Sometimes the cost of having a big storyline means losing big characters.
” Davood joined the soap in 2014 and was a hit , winning Best Newcomer at the TV Choice Awards the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was revealed Jake Wood , 48 , will depart after 15 years with character Max involved in an explosive storyline – but not killed off .
And longest-serving cast member Adam Woodyatt , 52 , will take a break from playing Ian Beale later this year .
It is not known if Davood ’ s character will be killed off .
The BBC said : “ We can confirm Davood will be leaving EastEnders.
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The actor - who plays the role of rent collector Jags Panesar - said he's leaving the soap after extending his contract during lockdown
Amar Adatia is set to leave EastEnders next month as part of the hit soap's explosive plot twist.
The actor - who plays the role of rent collector Jags Panesar - said he's leaving the soap after extending his contract during lockdown.
But although his departure may be sad news to some, Amar hinted that viewers are set to be treated to a very explosive final storyline.
In fact, his exit is set to involve his cunning on-screen mother Suki and her scheming ways.
It will all kick off when Jags - who recently has been striking up a secret romance with Habiba - makes the mistake of turning on his mum.
Image: BBC / Jack Barnes) BBC / Jack Barnes)
He told The Sun : "I can't share too much about what happens but it serves to further prove just how far Suki will go to get her way!
"Jags went against her and being the strong women she is, just like their father in the past, anyone that goes against her doesn't tend to fare so well."
Eagle-eyed fans have previously pointed fingers at Suki - played by Balvinder Sopal - as they suggested she had something to do with her husband being sent to jail.
Image: BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes) BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes)
Amar went on to explain that he actually ended up staying on the hit soap for longer than he initially planned to, and even put his other commitments on hold amid the pandemic.
He explained: "With timings all pushed back, I was more than happy stay a little bit longer to make sure that we wrapped up Jags' storyline properly."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Amar's departure from the soap comes as Davood Ghadami announced he's leaving EastEnders, too.
Sources say the 38-year-old star, who plays Kush Kazemi, has been axed and will have an explosive send-off in 2021.
An insider said: “Davood’s contract was up and bosses decided his storyline had run its course.
Image: BBC) BBC)
"He’ll be missed but they’re making sure he goes out with a bang. Sometimes the cost of having a big storyline means losing big characters.”
Davood joined the soap in 2014 and was a hit, winning Best Newcomer at the TV Choice Awards the next year.
Earlier this month it was revealed Jake Wood, 48, will depart after 15 years with character Max involved in an explosive storyline – but not killed off.
Image: BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes) BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes)
And longest-serving cast member Adam Woodyatt, 52, will take a break from playing Ian Beale later this year.
It is not known if Davood’s character will be killed off.
The BBC said: “We can confirm Davood will be leaving EastEnders.”
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thedailymirror--2020-09-26--Tory MPs furious with Boris Johnson for bungled handling of coronavirus pandemic

Tory MPs are furious at Boris Johnson ’ s continued mishandling of the Covid pandemic .
Just when the nation needs a Winston Churchill to save us from an enemy , one says what we have is a bungling Captain Mainwaring .
And the PM ’ s cackhanded Cabinet is not much better – less crack troops and more a fumbling Home Guard .
Save one .
Rishi Sunak has had a meteoric rise to the second most powerful job in the land .
And he ’ s increasingly being seen as a better candidate for leader – he scored @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s 28 per cent in poll of voters yesterday .
But his supporters know it will take fancy footwork to force out a leader with an 80-seat majority .
The PM ’ s backbech troops have been expressing their anger as : • Britain faces 100 deaths a day within four weeks with the coronavirus R rate now as high as 1.5 .
• Scientists predict without action the UK is on course for 50,000 new daily cases by mid-October .
• Almost 22 million people are currently under local lockdowns .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now bigger than the economy itself .
Johnson wants MPs to extend his emergency powers in the Coronavirus Act – but the rebels insist Parliament must approve any more restrictions to stop him making more errors .
MPs are also uncomfortable about strict new rules being imposed without clear evidence to back them up .
A senior Tory said : “ There may be good reason for pubs to close at 10pm but we haven ’ t heard what it ’ s based on.
” Another Tory MP moaned : “ First we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protect against the virus .
Then the PM doubles the fine to £200 for not wearing them .
That doesn ’ t inspire confidence in his judgement.
” With world deaths set to reach one million , Johnson still likes a Churchillian flourish , as in his national address when he warned : “ Never in our history has our collective destiny and our collective health depended so completely on our individual behaviour.
” But Tories say he lost his touch since his own serious brush with Covid-19 .
“ He no longer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” said one .
“ There ’ s a resemblance to Captain Mainwaring and Dad ’ s Army – with ministers scuttling around in a panic saying , ‘ Don ’ t panic !
’ .
” Others blame the mistakes on the small clique of aides headed by Dominic Cummings .
ConservativeHome website creator Tim Montgomerie , who quit as Johnson ’ s social justice adviser , has revealed : “ Very few people make decisions or are consulted.
” But what really angers Tory MPs is the PM ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ else can see , only to U-turn later .
He dug in his heels against free school meals over summer for 1.3 million needy children until Manchester United ’ s Marcus Rashford stepped in .
One MP said : “ This was not the hill to die on .
It was embarrassing it took a 22-year-old footballer to teach the Government how to do the right thing.
” There was plenty of warning the algorithm used by Education Secretary Gavin Williamson to assess A-levels would downgrade four in 10 students .
A frustrated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ obvious he should have followed Scotland ’ s example and accepted teacher assessments immediately.
” Meanwhile , Ipsos Mori says confidence in the Government has fallen 10 points since August with half now saying Boris is handling things badly and fewer than one in three saying he ’ s doing a good job .

EXCLUSIVE Many view Johnson as more of a Captain Mainwaring than the Winston Churchill the Prime Minister thinks of himself as - and there's always Rishi Sunak waiting in the wings
Tory MPs furious with Boris Johnson for his bungled handling of coronavirus pandemic
Tory MPs are furious at Boris Johnson’s continued mishandling of the Covid pandemic.
Just when the nation needs a Winston Churchill to save us from an enemy, one says what we have is a bungling Captain Mainwaring.
And the PM’s cackhanded Cabinet is not much better – less crack troops and more a fumbling Home Guard. Save one.
Rishi Sunak has had a meteoric rise to the second most powerful job in the land.
And he’s increasingly being seen as a better candidate for leader – he scored 37 per cent against his boss’s 28 per cent in poll of voters yesterday.
But his supporters know it will take fancy footwork to force out a leader with an 80-seat majority.
Image: Getty) Getty)
The PM’s backbech troops have been expressing their anger as:
Britain faces 100 deaths a day within four weeks with the coronavirus R rate now as high as 1.5.
Scientists predict without action the UK is on course for 50,000 new daily cases by mid-October.
Almost 22 million people are currently under local lockdowns.
The UK’s £2trillion debt is now bigger than the economy itself.
Johnson wants MPs to extend his emergency powers in the Coronavirus Act – but the rebels insist Parliament must approve any more restrictions to stop him making more errors.
MPs are also uncomfortable about strict new rules being imposed without clear evidence to back them up.
A senior Tory said: “There may be good reason for pubs to close at 10pm but we haven’t heard what it’s based on.”
Another Tory MP moaned: “First we’re told masks don’t protect against the virus. Then the PM doubles the fine to £200 for not wearing them. That doesn’t inspire confidence in his judgement.”
With world deaths set to reach one million, Johnson still likes a Churchillian flourish, as in his national address when he warned: “Never in our history has our collective destiny and our collective health depended so completely on our individual behaviour.”
But Tories say he lost his touch since his own serious brush with Covid-19.
Image: BBC) BBC)
“He no longer seems to be firing on all cylinders,” said one. “There’s a resemblance to Captain Mainwaring and Dad’s Army – with ministers scuttling around in a panic saying, ‘Don’t panic!’.”
Others blame the mistakes on the small clique of aides headed by Dominic Cummings.
ConservativeHome website creator Tim Montgomerie, who quit as Johnson’s social justice adviser, has revealed: “Very few people make decisions or are consulted.”
But what really angers Tory MPs is the PM’s inability to spot an elephant trap everyone else can see, only to U-turn later.
He dug in his heels against free school meals over summer for 1.3 million needy children until Manchester United ’s Marcus Rashford stepped in.
One MP said: “This was not the hill to die on. It was embarrassing it took a 22-year-old footballer to teach the Government how to do the right thing.”
There was plenty of warning the algorithm used by Education Secretary Gavin Williamson to assess A-levels would downgrade four in 10 students.
A frustrated Tory MP said: “It was obvious he should have followed Scotland’s example and accepted teacher assessments immediately.”
Meanwhile, Ipsos Mori says confidence in the Government has fallen 10 points since August with half now saying Boris is handling things badly and fewer than one in three saying he’s doing a good job.


thedailymirror--2020-09-26--Little Mix: The Search fans accuse girls of 'flirting' with contestants

Fans of Little Mix : The Search were going wild as they accused the girls of `` flirting '' with their contestants .
The brand new BBC singing competition sees the world famous girl group hunt for the next generation of bands , who will have the opportunity to work with the four stars on tour .
Jesy Nelson , Leigh-Anne Peacock , Jade Thirlwall and Perrie Edwards left their Little Mixers gasping at their TV screens after the new show kicked off with a cheeky start .
With the brand new series becoming a fan favourite on social media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the drama on Twitter .
During the audition scenes , viewers pointed out that Jade in particular was playfully `` flirting '' with some of the male contestants .
One contestant named Adam could n't hold back as he complimented the girls and cheekily wooed them .
While another contestant named Zeekay gushed over how pretty the girls are in `` real life '' .
Taking to Twitter , one fan penned : `` THE WAY THEYRE ALL FLIRTING WITH JADE IM NO ABLE . ''
A second begged : `` Can they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's getting weird . ''
As a third added : `` # LittleMixTheSearch is just a secret way for the girls to meet a bunch of boys . ''
Another wrote : `` I have a feeling this wo n't be the last time we see the contestants flirting with the girls . ''
`` All those boys are only there to flirt with the girls or what ?
!
the unhinged energy !
!
! ''
another shared .
Tonight the girls formed a brand new boy band after rounding down the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are searching for a girl dance group , a girl vocal group , a mixed group , a vocal and instrument group and a rap R & B group .
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LITTLE MIX FANS GO WILD AS THEY ACCUSE GIRLS OF 'FLIRTING' ON THEIR NEW SHOW
LITTLE MIX FANS GO WILD AS THEY ACCUSE GIRLS OF 'FLIRTING' ON THEIR NEW SHOW
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Little Mix: The Search has left fans in stitches as the singers got flirty with the contestants who were trying out to be part of the band
Little Mix: The Search fans go wild as they accuse girls of 'flirting' with contestants
Fans of Little Mix: The Search were going wild as they accused the girls of "flirting" with their contestants.
The brand new BBC singing competition sees the world famous girl group hunt for the next generation of bands, who will have the opportunity to work with the four stars on tour.
Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Peacock, Jade Thirlwall and Perrie Edwards left their Little Mixers gasping at their TV screens after the new show kicked off with a cheeky start.
With the brand new series becoming a fan favourite on social media, viewers shared their reactions to all the drama on Twitter.
Image: BBC) BBC)
During the audition scenes, viewers pointed out that Jade in particular was playfully "flirting" with some of the male contestants.
One contestant named Adam couldn't hold back as he complimented the girls and cheekily wooed them.
While another contestant named Zeekay gushed over how pretty the girls are in "real life".
Image: BBC) BBC) Image: BBC) BBC)
Taking to Twitter, one fan penned: "THE WAY THEYRE ALL FLIRTING WITH JADE IM NO ABLE."
A second begged: "Can they stop flirting w the girls... it's getting weird."
As a third added: "#LittleMixTheSearch is just a secret way for the girls to meet a bunch of boys."
Another wrote: "I have a feeling this won't be the last time we see the contestants flirting with the girls."
Image: BBC) BBC)
"All those boys are only there to flirt with the girls or what ?!the unhinged energy !!!" another shared.
Tonight the girls formed a brand new boy band after rounding down the numbers.
In the coming weeks, they are searching for a girl dance group, a girl vocal group, a mixed group, a vocal and instrument group and a rap R&B group.
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thedailymirror--2020-09-27--Late Bamford header hands Leeds victory in Yorkshire Derby

Patrick Bamford nodded in a late winner to give Leeds a 1-0 win over local rivals Sheffield United at Bramall Lane .
The Premier League ’ s first Yorkshire Derby was dominated by defensive stubbornness and neither side looked set to find a breakthrough .
But a superb cross from Jack Harrison just three minutes from time was met by Bamford who nodded the ball beyond Aaron Ramsdale to give his side three points and their first away win since their return .
Bamford became the first Leeds player in 52 years to score in three straight top flight matches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their opening day defeat to Liverpool .
Marcelo Bielsa ’ s side were saved by goalkeeper Illan Meslier in the first half as he pulled off an early save of the season contender to deny John Lundstram .
Lundstram looked certain to score as he arrived to meet a cross at the back post only for the outstretched Meslier to parry his effort away .
But Leeds grew into the game and ended the first half on the ascendency with no side able to break the deadlock .
The visitors started brightly in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mateusz Klich and Patrick Bamford both forcing smart stops from Ramsdale before the hour mark .
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Substitute Ian Poveda saw a long-range effort saved by Ramsdale on his Premier League debut with 10 minutes left .
Sheffield United who came inches away from a winner as a corner was met by Jack Robinson ’ s foot and slid inches wide of the back post .
But Bamford then popped up with a winner to condemn the Blades to their third defeat in their opening three games @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Sheffield United will now face a nightmare run of fixtures , starting with a trip to Arsenal next Sunday .
A huge game against newly-promoted Fulham follows on October 17 before a trip to Liverpool and the visit of Manchester City before the end of the month and a trip to Chelsea to begin their November fixtures .
Leeds host Manchester City next weekend looking to build on a solid start to their top flight return .

Patrick Bamford headed in a Jack Harrison cross late on to give Leeds United their first away win back in the Premier League and condemn Sheffield United to a third straight defeat
Patrick Bamford nodded in a late winner to give Leeds a 1-0 win over local rivals Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.
The Premier League’s first Yorkshire Derby was dominated by defensive stubbornness and neither side looked set to find a breakthrough.
But a superb cross from Jack Harrison just three minutes from time was met by Bamford who nodded the ball beyond Aaron Ramsdale to give his side three points and their first away win since their return.
Bamford became the first Leeds player in 52 years to score in three straight top flight matches and make it two straight wins since their opening day defeat to Liverpool.
Marcelo Bielsa’s side were saved by goalkeeper Illan Meslier in the first half as he pulled off an early save of the season contender to deny John Lundstram.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Lundstram looked certain to score as he arrived to meet a cross at the back post only for the outstretched Meslier to parry his effort away.
But Leeds grew into the game and ended the first half on the ascendency with no side able to break the deadlock.
The visitors started brightly in the second half with Helder Costa, Mateusz Klich and Patrick Bamford both forcing smart stops from Ramsdale before the hour mark.
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
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Substitute Ian Poveda saw a long-range effort saved by Ramsdale on his Premier League debut with 10 minutes left.
Sheffield United who came inches away from a winner as a corner was met by Jack Robinson’s foot and slid inches wide of the back post.
But Bamford then popped up with a winner to condemn the Blades to their third defeat in their opening three games after a miserable start to their campaign.
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Sheffield United will now face a nightmare run of fixtures, starting with a trip to Arsenal next Sunday.
A huge game against newly-promoted Fulham follows on October 17 before a trip to Liverpool and the visit of Manchester City before the end of the month and a trip to Chelsea to begin their November fixtures.
Leeds host Manchester City next weekend looking to build on a solid start to their top flight return.


thedailymirror--2020-09-27--New £500 isolation payments start tomorrow - how to apply and who's eligible

Nearly 4million of the poorest workers will be able to apply for £500 payments to self isolate from Monday .
Under a new 'carrot and stick ' approach by the government , the payment will be launched at the same time as new £10,000 fines for people who flout two-week self-isolation rules .
The new cash payment is intended to make it easier for low-wage workers who can not afford to self-isolate for up to 14 days .
However it is still less than the £700 a 25-year-old would earn in two weeks on the minimum wage .
The measures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK , with 6,042 daily cases of coronavirus on Saturday , taking the overall number to 429,277 .
So how does it work ?
Who can claim the £500 payment ?
The government says just under 4million people in England will be eligible - people who are both on benefits and in work .
You can claim the payment if you are receiving Universal Credit , Working Tax Credit , income-based Employment and Support Allowance , income-based Jobseeker ’ s Allowance , Income Support , Housing Benefit and/or Pension Credit .
You must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work from home - losing income as a result .
You must also have been told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace , either if you have tested positive for coronavirus or you are a close contact of a positive case .
What about if I have symptoms ?
If you have n't tested positive for Covid-19 you will not qualify - even if you have symptoms .
The government has made clear you will only be eligible for the £500 payment if you have been told to isolate by NHS Test @ @ @ @ @ @ @ start ?
The payments will be available to anyone who starts to self-isolate from September 28 onwards .
But the actual system is not expected to be up and running until a couple of weeks later .
The £500 payment system is being run by cash-strapped local councils , and the government says it expects it to be up and running by October 12 .
Anyone who starts to self-isolate from September 28 should receive a backdated payment after the scheme takes effect in their area .
You will need to phone or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ submit supporting evidence .
Councils will deliver the payments and administer the system , according to the government .
That is despite many town halls struggling to cope during the pandemic after years of cuts .
The government says councils will have their costs reimbursed by central government .
What evidence will I need to show ?
The government says you will need to show four pieces of evidence when you apply : • A notification from Test and Trace asking you to self-isolate ( including a Unique ID number ) • Confirmation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to work from home - or if you are self-employed , evidence of self-assessment returns for example .
Will it cancel my benefits or sick pay ?
No - at least , it should n't do .
Normally , if you receive some income in a set month it will reduce your Universal Credit payment .
But the government insists people will receive the £500 payment on top of any Statutory Sick Pay or benefits they receive .
Statutory Sick Pay is worth £95.85 a week for people in employment who earn more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into isolation , and ca n't work from home .
Unions and Labour have been warning for months that this is n't enough .
Is it available in Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland ?
No , not at the moment - the scheme is England-only .
No10 claims it is engaging with the devolved governments to `` explore opportunities for a UK-wide scheme '' but there are no promises or dates .
What if I fall through the cracks ?
No10 says there will be a discretionary fund which councils can use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between the gaps - for instance if they 're stuck in low pay , but not currently on benefits .
This would happen on a case-by-case basis .
However , there are no concrete details available yet .
Meanwhile , what about the £10,000 fines ?
Fines will initially start at £1,000 for people who breach self-isolation , for instance to go to the shops .
They will rise to £10,000 for repeat offenders and for `` the most egregious breaches '' .
This includes people those who stop other people from self-isolating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staff member to come into work in violation of an order .
No10 is emphasising the penalties will be used for high-profile or egregious cases .

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The Government says up to 4million low-paid workers will be able to apply for the self-isolation grant - as new £10,000 fines come into force for those who fail to obey the rules
New £500 self-isolation payments start today - how to apply and who's eligible
Nearly 4million of the poorest workers will be able to apply for £500 payments to self isolate from Monday.
Under a new 'carrot and stick' approach by the government, the payment will be launched at the same time as new £10,000 fines for people who flout two-week self-isolation rules.
The new cash payment is intended to make it easier for low-wage workers who cannot afford to self-isolate for up to 14 days.
However it is still less than the £700 a 25-year-old would earn in two weeks on the minimum wage.
The measures come as infection rates spiralled across the UK, with 6,042 daily cases of coronavirus on Saturday, taking the overall number to 429,277.
So how does it work?
Who can claim the £500 payment?
The government says just under 4million people in England will be eligible - people who are both on benefits and in work.
You can claim the payment if you are receiving Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit, income-based Employment and Support Allowance, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, Income Support, Housing Benefit and/or Pension Credit.
You must be employed or self-employed and unable to work from home - losing income as a result.
You must also have been told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace, either if you have tested positive for coronavirus or you are a close contact of a positive case.
What about if I have symptoms?
If you haven't tested positive for Covid-19 you will not qualify - even if you have symptoms.
The government has made clear you will only be eligible for the £500 payment if you have been told to isolate by NHS Test and Trace.
When will the payments start?
The payments will be available to anyone who starts to self-isolate from September 28 onwards.
But the actual system is not expected to be up and running until a couple of weeks later.
The £500 payment system is being run by cash-strapped local councils, and the government says it expects it to be up and running by October 12.
Anyone who starts to self-isolate from September 28 should receive a backdated payment after the scheme takes effect in their area.
How do I apply?
You will need to phone or apply online to your local council and submit supporting evidence.
Councils will deliver the payments and administer the system, according to the government.
That is despite many town halls struggling to cope during the pandemic after years of cuts. The government says councils will have their costs reimbursed by central government.
What evidence will I need to show?
The government says you will need to show four pieces of evidence when you apply:
A notification from Test and Trace asking you to self-isolate (including a Unique ID number)
asking you to self-isolate (including a Unique ID number) A bank statement
Proof of employment
Confirmation from your employer that you are unable to work from home - or if you are self-employed, evidence of self-assessment returns for example.
Will it cancel my benefits or sick pay?
No - at least, it shouldn't do.
Normally, if you receive some income in a set month it will reduce your Universal Credit payment.
But the government insists people will receive the £500 payment on top of any Statutory Sick Pay or benefits they receive.
Statutory Sick Pay is worth £95.85 a week for people in employment who earn more than £120 a week, are forced into isolation, and can't work from home. Unions and Labour have been warning for months that this isn't enough.
Is it available in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland?
No, not at the moment - the scheme is England-only.
No10 claims it is engaging with the devolved governments to "explore opportunities for a UK-wide scheme" but there are no promises or dates.
What if I fall through the cracks?
No10 says there will be a discretionary fund which councils can use to give help to those who fall between the gaps - for instance if they're stuck in low pay, but not currently on benefits.
This would happen on a case-by-case basis.
However, there are no concrete details available yet.
Meanwhile, what about the £10,000 fines?
Fines will initially start at £1,000 for people who breach self-isolation, for instance to go to the shops.
They will rise to £10,000 for repeat offenders and for "the most egregious breaches".
This includes people those who stop other people from self-isolating, such an employer who requires a staff member to come into work in violation of an order.
No10 is emphasising the penalties will be used for high-profile or egregious cases.


thedailymirror--2020-09-27--Man Utd forced to pay out millions after Bruno Fernandes' latest game

Manchester United were forced to pay €5million to Sporting Lisbon after Bruno Fernandes ' last-gasp penalty won the points for the Red Devils against Brighton .
United paid €55m ( £45m ) rising to €80m ( £67.7m ) for Fernandes last January .
The Red Devils had paid Sporting €58m prior to Saturday after a €3m payout was triggered upon United qualifying for the Champions League last season .
Fernandes made his 25th appearance in the Premier League for United against Brighton , prompting another bonus of €5m ( £4.5m ) being triggered , according to Portuguese publication Record .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to part with some cash following Saturday 's controversial win over the south-coast club .
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The Red Devils were poor against the Seagulls , and conceded in the 94th minute , throwing away two points at the Amex Stadium .
At least that 's what appeared to be the case when the referee blew the final whistle .
But a VAR check spotted a handball in the Brighton area seconds before the match was ended , prompting the official to restart play with a penalty .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for United from the spot , and did so in typically calm fashion .
Former United centre-back Rio Ferdinand said on BT Sport : `` This man is ice-cold in these situations .
His run-up , he 's changed it a little bit there - that hop-skip-and-jump kind of thing he usually does was n't there .
`` The pressure was on and he calmed himself down and went back to basics . ''
He added : `` In the end it was the right decision but what I prefer now from last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chance to take ownership of that decision .
`` He gets the chance to walk over to the actual screen , have a look at it himself , he 's not leaving the responsibility to someone we ca n't see .
The players know he 's made the decision . ''
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Manchester United will have no qualms with having to part with some cash following Bruno Fernandes' last-gasp penalty in Saturday's controversial win over Brighton
Man Utd forced to pay out millions after Bruno Fernandes' latest appearance vs Brighton
Manchester United were forced to pay €5million to Sporting Lisbon after Bruno Fernandes' last-gasp penalty won the points for the Red Devils against Brighton.
United paid €55m (£45m) rising to €80m (£67.7m) for Fernandes last January.
The Red Devils had paid Sporting €58m prior to Saturday after a €3m payout was triggered upon United qualifying for the Champions League last season.
Fernandes made his 25th appearance in the Premier League for United against Brighton, prompting another bonus of €5m (£4.5m) being triggered, according to Portuguese publication Record.
United will have no qualms with having to part with some cash following Saturday's controversial win over the south-coast club.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
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The Red Devils were poor against the Seagulls, and conceded in the 94th minute, throwing away two points at the Amex Stadium.
At least that's what appeared to be the case when the referee blew the final whistle.
But a VAR check spotted a handball in the Brighton area seconds before the match was ended, prompting the official to restart play with a penalty.
Fernandes was tasked with securing the points for United from the spot, and did so in typically calm fashion.
Former United centre-back Rio Ferdinand said on BT Sport: "This man is ice-cold in these situations. His run-up, he's changed it a little bit there - that hop-skip-and-jump kind of thing he usually does wasn't there.
"The pressure was on and he calmed himself down and went back to basics."
Image: John Sibley/POOL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) John Sibley/POOL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
He added: "In the end it was the right decision but what I prefer now from last season is that the referee gets the chance to take ownership of that decision.
"He gets the chance to walk over to the actual screen, have a look at it himself, he's not leaving the responsibility to someone we can't see. The players know he's made the decision."
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thedailymirror--2020-09-27--Michael Jackson's daughter Paris mourns dead friends in heartbreaking tributes

Michael Jackson 's daughter Paris Jackson has revealed the tragic death of two of her close friends .
The King of Pop 's second child took to Instragram to tell of the deaths of Sofie and Noah and paid tribute to her pals .
The Gringo star , 22 , shared a pictures of her with Noah and wrote : `` I ’ m late posting this , but i still had to process .
Noah you were such i swear that chipped-tooth smile brought pure sunshine into every single room it entered ( sic ) .. i ’ m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and the world so cruel .
`` You deserved nothing but light and joy and love , as that was what you brought into the lives of the people who knew you .
it brings me peace to know you are now surrounded by those things , and no longer in pain .
rest in transition , little brother .
you will never be forgotten . ''
She later spoke about Sofia in a heartfelt tribute and shared snaps of her with her friend .
The singer-songwriter wrote : `` One is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sofia thank you so much for all of the cuddles , laughs , and friendship .
there was never a dull moment with you .
`` I ’ m going to miss the chills all over my body when hearing you sing , discovering new music together , the downtown adventures in the middle of the night , all of it .
you came into my life when i really needed it , and i wish i could have been there for you towards the end .
you will be missed by so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Some of her celebrity pals including Paris Hilton and Gavin Rossdale rushed to the comments section to console the star .
Paris wrote : `` So sorry for your loss sis . ''
The actress did not reveal how her pals died in her heartbreaking posts .
Paris ' representatives have been contacted by Mirror Online for comment .
Paris is Michael Jackson 's daughter from his marriage to dermatology nurse Debbie Rowe .
Following her parents divorce she lived with her father until his death in 2009 when she was aged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last month to post a special message for her father , which she shared with her 3.6million followers .
The post included a picture that a fan had created of Paris and an old picture Michael .
She wore a black bandeau bra top and a pair of leather trousers as she posed side on for the picture .

Paris, the second child and only daughter of the Michael Jackson, took to Instagram to pay tribute to her pals Sofie and Noah, and shared snaps of her hanging out with them
Michael Jackson's daughter Paris Jackson has revealed the tragic death of two of her close friends.
The King of Pop's second child took to Instragram to tell of the deaths of Sofie and Noah and paid tribute to her pals.
The Gringo star, 22, shared a pictures of her with Noah and wrote: "I’m late posting this, but i still had to process. Noah you were such i swear that chipped-tooth smile brought pure sunshine into every single room it entered (sic).. i’m sorry life was so hard on you, and the world so cruel.
"You deserved nothing but light and joy and love, as that was what you brought into the lives of the people who knew you. it brings me peace to know you are now surrounded by those things, and no longer in pain. rest in transition, little brother. you will never be forgotten."
She later spoke about Sofia in a heartfelt tribute and shared snaps of her with her friend.
Image: parisjackson/Instagram) parisjackson/Instagram)
The singer-songwriter wrote: "One is already too much. i hate this.. sofia thank you so much for all of the cuddles, laughs, and friendship. there was never a dull moment with you.
"I’m going to miss the chills all over my body when hearing you sing, discovering new music together, the downtown adventures in the middle of the night, all of it. you came into my life when i really needed it, and i wish i could have been there for you towards the end. you will be missed by so many. rest in transition love."
Some of her celebrity pals including Paris Hilton and Gavin Rossdale rushed to the comments section to console the star.
Image: parisjackson/Instagram) parisjackson/Instagram)
Paris wrote: "So sorry for your loss sis."
The actress did not reveal how her pals died in her heartbreaking posts.
Paris' representatives have been contacted by Mirror Online for comment.
Image: PA) PA)
Paris is Michael Jackson's daughter from his marriage to dermatology nurse Debbie Rowe.
Following her parents divorce she lived with her father until his death in 2009 when she was aged just 11.
Paris took to Instagram last month to post a special message for her father, which she shared with her 3.6million followers.
The post included a picture that a fan had created of Paris and an old picture Michael.
She wore a black bandeau bra top and a pair of leather trousers as she posed side on for the picture.
"Happy birthday old man," Paris captioned the post.


thedailymirror--2020-09-27--Nick Thomas-Symonds: Sgt Matt Ratana's death is a reminder of risks police face

I was devastated to hear of the death of Sergeant Matt Ratana .
A man taken from his family , friends and fellow officers in an unforgivable act of violence .
Many of us can only imagine the heartache they will be feeling on receiving such news .
For those who were there , witnessing the scene will have been hugely traumatic .
All of them are in our thoughts .
From the Labour Party we send our deepest sympathies and commit to doing what we can to help .
I have been in touch with policing representatives this weekend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there will also be immense pride for an officer who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty .
This is an incredibly painful reminder of the risks the police take every day on our behalf .
Britain ’ s emergency services really are the best of us and we owe them an immense debt of gratitude .
We must also ensure that we learn from tragedies such as this and do all we can to prevent them happening again .
Today is also National Police Memorial Day and nowadays , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as go about their work .
Spat at , pelted with bottles , stabbed and yes this week shot .
This can ’ t go on .
We need tough penalties for those who attack the police .
That ’ s why Labour MPs worked on legislation to Protect the Protectors over a number of years .
We also need more police officers .
Alongside that much more has to do done to stop the unacceptable rise in violence that is devastating communities and ruining lives across the country .
Today let us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ones of a brave officer lost , whilst committing to do all we can to stop this happening again .

We must ensure that we learn from tragedies such as this and do all we can to prevent them happening again, writes Shadow Home Secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds
I was devastated to hear of the death of Sergeant Matt Ratana.
A man taken from his family, friends and fellow officers in an unforgivable act of violence.
Many of us can only imagine the heartache they will be feeling on receiving such news.
For those who were there, witnessing the scene will have been hugely traumatic.
All of them are in our thoughts.
From the Labour Party we send our deepest sympathies and commit to doing what we can to help.
Image: Humphrey Nemar.) Humphrey Nemar.)
I have been in touch with policing representatives this weekend and know that alongside deep pain, there will also be immense pride for an officer who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
This is an incredibly painful reminder of the risks the police take every day on our behalf.
Britain’s emergency services really are the best of us and we owe them an immense debt of gratitude.
We must also ensure that we learn from tragedies such as this and do all we can to prevent them happening again.
Today is also National Police Memorial Day and nowadays, we hear all too often about officers attacked as go about their work.
Spat at, pelted with bottles, stabbed and yes this week shot. This can’t go on.
Image: Daily Mirror/Ian Vogler) Daily Mirror/Ian Vogler)
We need tough penalties for those who attack the police.
That’s why Labour MPs worked on legislation to Protect the Protectors over a number of years. We also need more police officers.
Alongside that much more has to do done to stop the unacceptable rise in violence that is devastating communities and ruining lives across the country.
Today let us send tributes and thanks to the loved ones of a brave officer lost, whilst committing to do all we can to stop this happening again.


thedailymirror--2020-09-27--PrettyLittleThing releases genius £14 face mask dress worn by Lottie Moss

For some time now it has been compulsory to wear face masks in public places , but that does n't mean we 've stopped forgetting to bring it wherever we go .
Thanks to PrettyLittleThing , those days are officially over after they came up with an ingenious way to make it impossible to leave the item behind .
The clothing giant has designed a black bodycon dress with a face mask incorporated into it for £14 - and Lottie Moss is a big fan .
The all-in-one dress was recently spotted on 22-year-old model Lottie which she paired with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and sleek pigtails as she strutted through London .
Whilst it may look like your go-to little black dress from afar , upon closer inspection the roll neck is longer than usual and has loopholes attached to the sides so you can go about your day without having to root around for your mask , and look fashionable at the same time .
The soft jersey dress , which will be perfect for the colder months is available in UK sizes 4-16 .
If you 're looking to dress it up , PrettyLittleThing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a clutch bag , and for a more casual look , throw on some trainers and you 're good to go .
But hurry , the dress is already proving extremely popular and is selling out pretty quickly .
If the dress is n't your style , the clothing site is selling a slinky sleeveless hooded crop top with built in face mask .
PrettyLittleThing have also designed a large selection of face masks in a variety of colours and patterns , from tie-dye and leopard print to graphic quotes and plain block @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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Lottie Moss was seen wearing a little black dress from clothing retailer PrettyLittleThing, but not any old LBD, the roll neck midi has a face mask incorporated into it
For some time now it has been compulsory to wear face masks in public places, but that doesn't mean we've stopped forgetting to bring it wherever we go.
Thanks to PrettyLittleThing, those days are officially over after they came up with an ingenious way to make it impossible to leave the item behind.
The clothing giant has designed a black bodycon dress with a face mask incorporated into it for £14 - and Lottie Moss is a big fan.
The all-in-one dress was recently spotted on 22-year-old model Lottie which she paired with black chunky combat boots, black handbag and sleek pigtails as she strutted through London.
Whilst it may look like your go-to little black dress from afar, upon closer inspection the roll neck is longer than usual and has loopholes attached to the sides so you can go about your day without having to root around for your mask, and look fashionable at the same time.
The soft jersey dress, which will be perfect for the colder months is available in UK sizes 4-16.
Image: CsawPics) CsawPics)
If you're looking to dress it up, PrettyLittleThing recommends wearing it with strappy heels and a clutch bag, and for a more casual look, throw on some trainers and you're good to go.
But hurry, the dress is already proving extremely popular and is selling out pretty quickly.
If the dress isn't your style, the clothing site is selling a slinky sleeveless hooded crop top with built in face mask.
PrettyLittleThing have also designed a large selection of face masks in a variety of colours and patterns, from tie-dye and leopard print to graphic quotes and plain block colour styles to suit everyone's tastes.
Do you have a story to share? We want to hear all about it. Email us at yourmirror@mirror.co.uk


thedailymirror--2020-09-27--Woman who found fiancé dead in Range Rover breaks 17-year silence to find killer

A woman who found her fiancé dead in his Range Rover has spoken about the moment her heart was ripped out 17 years on from her harrowing discovery .
Nobody has been brought to justice following the death of Naveed Saleem , 32 , in 2003 .
He was due to marry Anessha Khan a month after she found her husband-to-be in the drivers ' seat of his £60,000 vehicle .
The couple from Solihull , Birmingham , had just put down a deposit down on a four-bedroom home .
The 23-year-old found the 'love of her life ' with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to his car , his Rolex watch and wallet containing £250 were all left untouched .
Now she has spoken and opened up about her trauma with the killer still on the loose and appealed for new in information so his case can be re-opened .
`` I woke up in the morning .
I had this bad feeling , '' she told BirminghamLive .
`` I ran to my window and I saw his car still parked out there , so I 'm thinking : 'What 's happened ? '
`` 'Why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is he sleeping in his car ?
It does n't make sense ' .
`` I ran to the car , it was blacked out because it was a Range Rover .
I ran to the passenger side , I was still talking because he looked like he was sleeping , I could n't see anything else .
`` It was only when I ran to the other side and I opened the door that I discovered he was dead . ''
Two men were charged with his murder in 2005 but were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ already spiralled into 'major depression ' as she fled to Australia for three months to try and cope with her grief .
`` You know when your whole life is just ripped away from you ?
We were due to be married on September 28 , a few weeks later , '' she added .
`` We had everything in motion , but then he was murdered .
I got rid of the house straight away .
I left the country and left my job - I could n't cope . ''
No-one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ secure a conviction over his death .
She even contacted a private detective to investigate in her search for answers .
She adds : `` It went to trial twice , all I remember is going through this whole process again .
Police said the verdict could take a while for the jury to decide , I wanted to stay but police insisted I go home .
`` As I pulled in from the city centre to Moseley , I got a phone call to say it was a not guilty verdict and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` All they said to me is they were closing the case for lack of evidence and that was it , end of .
`` It has always , always bothered me .
I ca n't understand why there was no information , it was a massive investigation . ''
Anessha said : `` What it needs now is new evidence to come forward .
I just feel someone must know something .
`` I just want justice for him .
I think once I 've got justice for him , I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in my heart , I know , I 'll have done everything I could to bring him justice . ''

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Naveed Saleem, 32, was discovered slumped in his car in 2003 but no-one has ever been convicted over his seemingly-motiveless death in Solihull, Birmingham
A woman who found her fiancé dead in his Range Rover has spoken about the moment her heart was ripped out 17 years on from her harrowing discovery.
Nobody has been brought to justice following the death of Naveed Saleem, 32, in 2003.
He was due to marry Anessha Khan a month after she found her husband-to-be in the drivers' seat of his £60,000 vehicle.
The couple from Solihull, Birmingham, had just put down a deposit down on a four-bedroom home.
The 23-year-old found the 'love of her life' with multiple stab wounds - but the keys to his car, his Rolex watch and wallet containing £250 were all left untouched.
Now she has spoken and opened up about her trauma with the killer still on the loose and appealed for new in information so his case can be re-opened.
"I woke up in the morning. I had this bad feeling," she told BirminghamLive.
"I ran to my window and I saw his car still parked out there, so I'm thinking: 'What's happened?'
"'Why hasn't he gone home, why is he sleeping in his car? It doesn't make sense'.
"I ran to the car, it was blacked out because it was a Range Rover. I ran to the passenger side, I was still talking because he looked like he was sleeping, I couldn't see anything else.
"It was only when I ran to the other side and I opened the door that I discovered he was dead."
Two men were charged with his murder in 2005 but were both found not guilty.
Anessha had already spiralled into 'major depression' as she fled to Australia for three months to try and cope with her grief.
"You know when your whole life is just ripped away from you? We were due to be married on September 28, a few weeks later," she added.
"We had everything in motion, but then he was murdered. I got rid of the house straight away. I left the country and left my job - I couldn't cope."
No-one has ever come forward with evidence to secure a conviction over his death.
She even contacted a private detective to investigate in her search for answers.
She adds: "It went to trial twice, all I remember is going through this whole process again. Police said the verdict could take a while for the jury to decide, I wanted to stay but police insisted I go home.
"As I pulled in from the city centre to Moseley, I got a phone call to say it was a not guilty verdict and then no further explanation from police.
"All they said to me is they were closing the case for lack of evidence and that was it, end of.
"It has always, always bothered me. I can't understand why there was no information, it was a massive investigation."
Anessha said: "What it needs now is new evidence to come forward. I just feel someone must know something.
"I just want justice for him. I think once I've got justice for him, I think then I can move on, because in my heart, I know, I'll have done everything I could to bring him justice."


thedailymirror--2020-09-27--Tiny baby born 3 months premature weighing less than 3lbs makes miracle recovery

A tiny baby born three months early and fighting for his life , has recovered and now towers over the cherished cuddly teddy octopus which once dwarfed him .
Little Bailey Appleyard was born weighing just 2lbs 6oz after his mum Clair Felstead went into labour at 25 weeks and six days , the Liverpool Echo reported .
Not only was he born early , the tiny tot had chronic lung disease and caught e-coli during his hospital battle .
Doctors in Liverpool were forced to put the tot on a ventilator to help his tiny lungs , and Clair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bought him a tiny cuddly octopus to put in his crib .
It 's eight legs - each the length of Bailey 's body - cuddled him when they could n't , due to strict coronavirus rules which stopped them visiting .
But brave Bailey , now six months old , pulled through , and is now big enough to tuck the cuddly octopus under his arm , and is thriving at home in Leighton , Cheshire .
Clair said : `` Jordan and I were terrified when we were told that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under the most professional care .
`` We were told by the doctor that I was asking questions they do n't know the answer to , which scared me even more . ''
Clair , a call centre worker , was surprised when she went into labour on the 23rd February after being told she was told the pregnancy was normal .
She was getting ready for work , but visited the hospital immediately after feeling labour pains .
Clair said : `` It was almost like he was just ready to come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or health warnings . ''
She went to the hospital that morning and found out from the doctor that she was 6cm dilated .
Clair added : `` I was given tablets to delay the pregnancy by 48 hours as I wanted to make sure the baby was safe , two days later , I gave birth to baby Bailey . ''
Despite the medics ' best efforts , Bailey was born at 25 weeks and six days on February 23 , at Leighton Hospital in Crewe .
Neither Clair nor Jordan were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just 30 minutes old , Bailey was rushed to 31 miles away from his parents to hospital in Liverpool .
Clair said : “ I saw my baby come out and he was laid on the table for a moment and then swept off into an ambulance to Liverpool .
`` Doctors at Leighton hospital told me the baby would have a better chance of survival at the Liverpool hospital .
`` I struggled with so many emotions .
This was my first baby and I just wanted everything to go perfectly .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ what caused his early arrival , but put him on continuous antibiotics to avoid contagious illnesses and infections and monitored his lungs and oxygen .
He was diagnosed with chronic lung disease as a result of the premature birth and was put on a ventilator for a few weeks to help his lungs .
The tot was experiencing trouble breathing and needed oxygen until he reached 36 weeks of gestation .
During his growth , Bailey was diagnosed with E-coli , which could have potentially been contracted through his feeding tube .
Clair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mother , I was scared of anything and everything .
We had fears that Bailey would have different infections everyday that could be deadly .
`` He was put on a ventilator and was fed through a drip but we were n't told much else unless we were there . ''
Due to the coronavirus lockdown , Clair and Jordan , 25 , stayed in a local hotel and were only allowed to visit baby Bailey separately and on alternating days .
Clair said : “ Coronavirus ruined my first three months with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spend every day cuddling him , but I couldn ’ t .
`` It 's one thing going through what we went through and that heartbreak , but it 's another just not being able to see him and spend time with him . ''
Bailey was discharged in late May , a week before his initial due date and is now six- months-old and weighs around 16lbs , and is a healthy , bubbly baby .
Due to coronavirus , parents are unable to take their babies to the clinic as often @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I laid him next to the octopus teddy in his crib and he is has grown so much bigger than it he 's so cute .
`` The whole experience was full of ups and downs and so many emotions .
I am so glad to have him in the house living with me and Jordan . ''

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Doctors in Liverpool were forced to put the baby on a ventilator to help his lungs, after he was born with chronic lung disease
A tiny baby born three months early and fighting for his life, has recovered and now towers over the cherished cuddly teddy octopus which once dwarfed him.
Little Bailey Appleyard was born weighing just 2lbs 6oz after his mum Clair Felstead went into labour at 25 weeks and six days, the Liverpool Echo reported.
Not only was he born early, the tiny tot had chronic lung disease and caught e-coli during his hospital battle.
Doctors in Liverpool were forced to put the tot on a ventilator to help his tiny lungs, and Clair, 25, and her partner Jordan bought him a tiny cuddly octopus to put in his crib.
It's eight legs - each the length of Bailey's body - cuddled him when they couldn't, due to strict coronavirus rules which stopped them visiting.
Image: Clair Felstead / SWNS) Clair Felstead / SWNS)
But brave Bailey, now six months old, pulled through, and is now big enough to tuck the cuddly octopus under his arm, and is thriving at home in Leighton, Cheshire.
Clair said: "Jordan and I were terrified when we were told that he could die at any moment if not under the most professional care.
"We were told by the doctor that I was asking questions they don't know the answer to, which scared me even more."
Image: Clair Felstead / SWNS) Clair Felstead / SWNS) Image: Clair Felstead / SWNS) Clair Felstead / SWNS)
Clair, a call centre worker, was surprised when she went into labour on the 23rd February after being told she was told the pregnancy was normal.
She was getting ready for work, but visited the hospital immediately after feeling labour pains.
Clair said: "It was almost like he was just ready to come out early, we experienced no complications or health warnings."
She went to the hospital that morning and found out from the doctor that she was 6cm dilated.
Image: Clair Felstead / SWNS) Clair Felstead / SWNS)
Clair added: "I was given tablets to delay the pregnancy by 48 hours as I wanted to make sure the baby was safe, two days later, I gave birth to baby Bailey."
Despite the medics' best efforts, Bailey was born at 25 weeks and six days on February 23, at Leighton Hospital in Crewe.
Neither Clair nor Jordan were allowed to hold him, and at just 30 minutes old, Bailey was rushed to 31 miles away from his parents to hospital in Liverpool.
Clair said: “I saw my baby come out and he was laid on the table for a moment and then swept off into an ambulance to Liverpool.
Image: Clair Felstead / SWNS) Clair Felstead / SWNS)
"Doctors at Leighton hospital told me the baby would have a better chance of survival at the Liverpool hospital.
"I struggled with so many emotions. This was my first baby and I just wanted everything to go perfectly."
Doctors weren't able to say what caused his early arrival, but put him on continuous antibiotics to avoid contagious illnesses and infections and monitored his lungs and oxygen.
Image: Clair Felstead / SWNS) Clair Felstead / SWNS)
He was diagnosed with chronic lung disease as a result of the premature birth and was put on a ventilator for a few weeks to help his lungs.
The tot was experiencing trouble breathing and needed oxygen until he reached 36 weeks of gestation.
During his growth, Bailey was diagnosed with E-coli, which could have potentially been contracted through his feeding tube.
Clair said: "As a first time mother, I was scared of anything and everything. We had fears that Bailey would have different infections everyday that could be deadly.
Image: Clair Felstead / SWNS) Clair Felstead / SWNS)
"He was put on a ventilator and was fed through a drip but we weren't told much else unless we were there."
Due to the coronavirus lockdown, Clair and Jordan, 25, stayed in a local hotel and were only allowed to visit baby Bailey separately and on alternating days.
Clair said: “Coronavirus ruined my first three months with my baby - I just wanted to spend every day cuddling him, but I couldn’t.
"It's one thing going through what we went through and that heartbreak, but it's another just not being able to see him and spend time with him."
Image: Clair Felstead / SWNS) Clair Felstead / SWNS)
Bailey was discharged in late May, a week before his initial due date and is now six- months-old and weighs around 16lbs, and is a healthy, bubbly baby.
Due to coronavirus, parents are unable to take their babies to the clinic as often unless of emergency.
Clair added: "I laid him next to the octopus teddy in his crib and he is has grown so much bigger than it he's so cute.
"The whole experience was full of ups and downs and so many emotions. I am so glad to have him in the house living with me and Jordan."


thedailymirror--2020-09-27--Mum suffering 5 months of coronavirus symptom hell despite testing negative

A woman who began to experience coronavirus symptoms in April has opened up about her daily battle with her health over the last five months .
Kirstie Mackintosh , 42 , from Nottinghamshire , started to feel unwell in April this year , Nottinghamshire Live reported .
After calling 111 , an ambulance arrived at her home to treat her .
Despite having no temperature and normal oxygen levels , she was so breathless she could barely stand up .
Kirstie was not tested for coronavirus at the time she first started to feel unwell .
She tested negative later @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and again in August when her son came into contact with someone who had the virus .
Despite these test results and an array of scans for other medical complications , which came back clear , Kirstie continues to suffer from fatigue , breathlessness and coughing fits .
She has not taken an antibody test to see if she may have contracted Covid .
As an ex-ambulance service worker , she decided to stay at home with her husband Andy and two children Aimee and Danny when she began to feel unwell in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 14 days despite not showing symptoms themselves .
Kirstie , a keen runner who has completed the London Marathon , has experienced problems with her breathing and fatigue ever since .
`` I had another ambulance out in June as I felt so bad and weak , '' Kirstie said .
`` I was floppy , I could hardly move and I was wheezing .
`` I did n't even call 111 - my husband took one look at me and called an ambulance .
I was grey .
`` Since then it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chronic fatigue that is constant . ''
Kirstie was again seen by paramedics but was not taken to hospital , and a coronavirus test she had ordered to her home came back negative .
When she first started to display symptoms in April , only those who were admitted to hospital were tested - although she was told by paramedics seeing her it was obvious she in all likeliness had contracted the virus .
Kirstie 's husband Andy said : `` Every time you think it may be getting better , maybe that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ starts to feel really unwell again .
`` Not every day is the same .
It 's been a long old three months .
`` Kirstie is a runner , she ran the London marathon last year , so there 's been a real marked difference from then until now .
`` It 's really worrying .
Normally you can go to the doctors and they know what to do , but that is n't the case here . ''
Kirstie describes a daily struggle with fatigue , where she experiences a tiredness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ known .
Her chest , too , often feels like it ’ s inhaled a lot of smoke , leading her to cough and feel dizzy .
Kirstie has had an X-ray on her chest , lung function tests and she is currently waiting for blood test results .
While everything has so far come back clear , doctors have seen firsthand her 10 minute coughing fits and recognise something is wrong .
One doctor has suggested Kirstie , who used to teach Zumba classes and was extremely active , has dysfunctional breathing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Kirstie is one of a number of people who have reported persistent symptoms , and MPs have recently called on Boris Johnson to formally recognise the problem and acknowledge it exists .
Kirstie has been receiving support in running her business , Little Legs , a wellness centre in West Bridgford .
She told Nottinghamshire Live : `` I am determined to fight this .
I want to get back to running my classes again .
`` I love my Little Legs business and what it stands for - I get to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an incredible team that I can not thank enough for stepping up and helping me as much as possible .
`` I have had to work extremely hard myself to manage my own mental health as it can all get very overwhelming some days .
`` It certainly wo n't beat me - I wo n't let it .
“ I may not be physically the same again but I will certainly be mentally stronger and am determined to help others as much as I can to get through these crazy times .
@

Kristie, who is a keen runner, has had problems with her breathing and energy levels, ever since she first experienced symptoms six months ago
A woman who began to experience coronavirus symptoms in April has opened up about her daily battle with her health over the last five months.
Kirstie Mackintosh, 42, from Nottinghamshire, started to feel unwell in April this year, Nottinghamshire Live reported.
After calling 111, an ambulance arrived at her home to treat her. Despite having no temperature and normal oxygen levels, she was so breathless she could barely stand up.
Kirstie was not tested for coronavirus at the time she first started to feel unwell.
She tested negative later in June when her symptoms worsened, and again in August when her son came into contact with someone who had the virus.
Despite these test results and an array of scans for other medical complications, which came back clear, Kirstie continues to suffer from fatigue, breathlessness and coughing fits.
Are you a 'long-Covid' victim? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk
Image: NottinghamshireLive/ WS) NottinghamshireLive/ WS)
She has not taken an antibody test to see if she may have contracted Covid.
As an ex-ambulance service worker, she decided to stay at home with her husband Andy and two children Aimee and Danny when she began to feel unwell in April.
Her family all self-isolated for 14 days despite not showing symptoms themselves.
Kirstie, a keen runner who has completed the London Marathon, has experienced problems with her breathing and fatigue ever since.
"I had another ambulance out in June as I felt so bad and weak," Kirstie said.
"I was floppy, I could hardly move and I was wheezing.
"I didn't even call 111 - my husband took one look at me and called an ambulance. I was grey.
"Since then it's the tight chest, cough and chronic fatigue that is constant."
Kirstie was again seen by paramedics but was not taken to hospital, and a coronavirus test she had ordered to her home came back negative.
When she first started to display symptoms in April, only those who were admitted to hospital were tested - although she was told by paramedics seeing her it was obvious she in all likeliness had contracted the virus.
Image: NottinghamshireLive/ WS) NottinghamshireLive/ WS)
Kirstie's husband Andy said: "Every time you think it may be getting better, maybe that's the back of it, she starts to feel really unwell again.
"Not every day is the same. It's been a long old three months.
"Kirstie is a runner, she ran the London marathon last year, so there's been a real marked difference from then until now.
"It's really worrying. Normally you can go to the doctors and they know what to do, but that isn't the case here."
Kirstie describes a daily struggle with fatigue, where she experiences a tiredness that is unlike anything she has ever known.
Her chest, too, often feels like it’s inhaled a lot of smoke, leading her to cough and feel dizzy.
Kirstie has had an X-ray on her chest, lung function tests and she is currently waiting for blood test results.
While everything has so far come back clear, doctors have seen firsthand her 10 minute coughing fits and recognise something is wrong.
One doctor has suggested Kirstie, who used to teach Zumba classes and was extremely active, has dysfunctional breathing caused by the virus, she said.
Kirstie is one of a number of people who have reported persistent symptoms, and MPs have recently called on Boris Johnson to formally recognise the problem and acknowledge it exists.
Kirstie has been receiving support in running her business, Little Legs, a wellness centre in West Bridgford.
She told Nottinghamshire Live : "I am determined to fight this. I want to get back to running my classes again.
"I love my Little Legs business and what it stands for - I get to look after people. Fortunately I have an incredible team that I cannot thank enough for stepping up and helping me as much as possible.
"I have had to work extremely hard myself to manage my own mental health as it can all get very overwhelming some days.
"It certainly won't beat me - I won't let it.
“I may not be physically the same again but I will certainly be mentally stronger and am determined to help others as much as I can to get through these crazy times.”


thedailymirror--2020-09-27--Unbelievable weight loss transformation as man who weighed nearly 38st sheds 18

A guilt-ridden 37-stone man who gorged on 5,500 calories every day has shed more than half his bodyweight after being inspired by a former Navy Seal .
Brock Carrow feasted on takeaways for years before having a 'lightbulb moment ' as he set about turning his life around .
The 36-year-old found comfort in food following the tragic death of his mother in 2006 .
Feeling `` partly responsible '' for her passing led him down a troubled road as his weight soared before deciding enough was enough .
He revealed how he dropped over 18 stone after quitting the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Brock , from Pembroke Pines , Florida , weighed 37.5 stone before deciding to totally overhaul his lifestyle .
He explained : “ I always held it in my head that I could have done something to help her not succumb to alcohol addiction .
`` At the time , I was playing music in a relatively successful band in the USA , so I just ignored those feelings and ate them to deal with it .
`` I distracted myself with music and food , which was just a recipe for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on on entire pizza 's , noodles , and various takeaways along with plenty of sweets .
“ It was a very very brutal continuous cycle , '' he added .
`` I was eating around 5,560 calories a day , and there was no routine - it was just shoveling it in , and barely breathing in between .
“ I remember the moment I decided to lose weight well , I was reading an article in some paper with a former navy seal , David Goggins , and the drive-in his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on him and there was something he said that clicked with me .
“ I was floored and started thinking about that for my own life .
Laying in bed after pondering on all that , I realised I had three options .
“ Option one was I could continue to eat myself to death , option two was that I could take my own life or option three ; I could get up off of my butt and take control of my life.
” He went for choice number three - and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ started to do research for personal trainers and ways to help myself , '' he adds .
`` I tried every diet there was , I went vegan , I ate raw , I did fasting , low carb , low sugar , etc .
`` I was turned away by more trainers than I knew what to do with because at 525lbs ( 37.5 stone ) not too many personal trainers have experience in dealing with someone of that size .
“ Afterwards I tried learning myself by studying how to train @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'd go to the gym I 'd just wind up hurting myself physically , setting me back for weeks sometimes longer.
” Eventually , Brock said he decided the only option left was to have a Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy fitted , which he did in April 2017 .
Brock began training 6-7 days a week , doing light cardio and small amounts of weight training .
He added : “ After I had lost 100lbs later that summer , I made a decision that would be massively beneficial to me for the rest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ joined a Brazilian/Gracie jiu-jitsu place that is known pretty well around the world .
“ For breakfast , I now eat Anabolic French toast , for lunch its lavish bread flatbread pizzas or a big salad .
Snacks are Orville Redenbacher Smart Popcorn and , if I need something sweet , I will make anabolic ice cream which has no dairy but is a lot of protein.
” Since losing the weight Brock says his confidence has never been higher and he now hopes to work for his local police department pending a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new goals every day that in a thousand years I never thought it would be possible that I could achieve , '' he added .
`` I push my mind , my body , and my spirit harder than I did the day before .
”

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Feeling "partly responsible" for the death of his troubled mother saw his weight get out of all control but now he is half the man he used to be after turning his life around
A guilt-ridden 37-stone man who gorged on 5,500 calories every day has shed more than half his bodyweight after being inspired by a former Navy Seal.
Brock Carrow feasted on takeaways for years before having a 'lightbulb moment' as he set about turning his life around.
The 36-year-old found comfort in food following the tragic death of his mother in 2006.
Feeling "partly responsible" for her passing led him down a troubled road as his weight soared before deciding enough was enough.
He revealed how he dropped over 18 stone after quitting the binge-eating to focus on his worsening health.
Brock, from Pembroke Pines, Florida, weighed 37.5 stone before deciding to totally overhaul his lifestyle.
Image: Jam Press) Jam Press)
He explained: “I always held it in my head that I could have done something to help her not succumb to alcohol addiction.
"At the time, I was playing music in a relatively successful band in the USA, so I just ignored those feelings and ate them to deal with it.
"I distracted myself with music and food, which was just a recipe for disaster mentally and physically.”
Image: Jam Press) Jam Press)
Brock binged on on entire pizza's, noodles, and various takeaways along with plenty of sweets.
“It was a very very brutal continuous cycle," he added.
"I was eating around 5,560 calories a day, and there was no routine - it was just shoveling it in, and barely breathing in between.
“I remember the moment I decided to lose weight well, I was reading an article in some paper with a former navy seal, David Goggins, and the drive-in his story made me do a little research on him and there was something he said that clicked with me.
Image: Jam Press) Jam Press)
Image: Jam Press) Jam Press)
“I was floored and started thinking about that for my own life. Laying in bed after pondering on all that, I realised I had three options.
“Option one was I could continue to eat myself to death, option two was that I could take my own life or option three; I could get up off of my butt and take control of my life.”
He went for choice number three - and hasn't looked back.
“I started to do research for personal trainers and ways to help myself," he adds. "I tried every diet there was, I went vegan, I ate raw, I did fasting, low carb, low sugar, etc.
"I was turned away by more trainers than I knew what to do with because at 525lbs (37.5 stone) not too many personal trainers have experience in dealing with someone of that size.
“Afterwards I tried learning myself by studying how to train and eat right. Every time I'd go to the gym I'd just wind up hurting myself physically, setting me back for weeks sometimes longer.”
Eventually, Brock said he decided the only option left was to have a Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy fitted, which he did in April 2017.
Brock began training 6-7 days a week, doing light cardio and small amounts of weight training.
Image: Jam Press) Jam Press)
He added: “After I had lost 100lbs later that summer, I made a decision that would be massively beneficial to me for the rest of my life. I went and joined a Brazilian/Gracie jiu-jitsu place that is known pretty well around the world.
“For breakfast, I now eat Anabolic French toast, for lunch its lavish bread flatbread pizzas or a big salad. Snacks are Orville Redenbacher Smart Popcorn and, if I need something sweet, I will make anabolic ice cream which has no dairy but is a lot of protein.”
Since losing the weight Brock says his confidence has never been higher and he now hopes to work for his local police department pending a physical test.
“I'm setting new goals every day that in a thousand years I never thought it would be possible that I could achieve," he added.
"I push my mind, my body, and my spirit harder than I did the day before.”