thedailymirror--2020-06-25--Pep Guardiola on what gave Premier League champions Liverpool the edge

Pep Guardiola admitted Liverpool were deserved champions as he offered his praise to Jurgen Klopp .
The Manchester City manager saw his team ’ s title finally snatched away after two record-breaking Premier League triumphs… and he suggested that his rival ’ s passion and commitment was the difference .
“ Big congratulations to Liverpool for this great season and the title they won , '' said Guardiola after his side 's 2-1 defeat to Chelsea ensured Liverpool 's wait for the Premier League title came to an end .
“ We are not consistent like the previous seasons .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ if it is their last game , we didn ’ t play that way .
`` They were confident and played that way all the way through the season.
” Guardiola , though , insisted his classy City side will come back even stronger to challenge Liverpool next season…and reminded the club ’ s fans their season is far from over .
“ We have plenty to play for this season still , and we will give everything to that , ” he added .
“ But what this club has done the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of course we are going to try to close the gap .
“ Two seasons ago Liverpool were 25 points behind us .
Now they are 20 points ahead .
So the gap is big , and we have to try to reduce it.
” Liverpool title 's triumph came after they were pipped by a single point last season , despite losing just Premier League game - to Guardiola 's side .
The Reds went on to win the Champions League final , before completing the 'Intercontinental treble ' by adding the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In the Premier League this season , though , it was a completely different story to last term 's tense title race .
Liverpool 's relentless winning machine was untouchable - securing the title with a record seven games to spare having dropped points in just three games .
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Manchester City manager saw his team's crown taken after two record-breaking seasons - and suggested the passion and commitment of Jurgen Klopp's side was the difference this term
Pep Guardiola on what gave Premier League champions Liverpool the edge in title race
Pep Guardiola admitted Liverpool were deserved champions as he offered his praise to Jurgen Klopp.
The Manchester City manager saw his team’s title finally snatched away after two record-breaking Premier League triumphs… and he suggested that his rival’s passion and commitment was the difference.
“Big congratulations to Liverpool for this great season and the title they won," said Guardiola after his side's 2-1 defeat to Chelsea ensured Liverpool's wait for the Premier League title came to an end.
“We are not consistent like the previous seasons. Liverpool, they played every game as if it is their last game, we didn’t play that way.
"They were confident and played that way all the way through the season.”
Image: Julian Finney/NMC/Getty Pool/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) Julian Finney/NMC/Getty Pool/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
Guardiola, though, insisted his classy City side will come back even stronger to challenge Liverpool next season…and reminded the club’s fans their season is far from over.
“We have plenty to play for this season still, and we will give everything to that,” he added.
“But what this club has done the last decade fighting for the titles, of course we are going to try to close the gap.
“Two seasons ago Liverpool were 25 points behind us. Now they are 20 points ahead. So the gap is big, and we have to try to reduce it.”
Liverpool title's triumph came after they were pipped by a single point last season, despite losing just Premier League game - to Guardiola's side.
The Reds went on to win the Champions League final, before completing the 'Intercontinental treble' by adding the UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup.
In the Premier League this season, though, it was a completely different story to last term's tense title race. Liverpool's relentless winning machine was untouchable - securing the title with a record seven games to spare having dropped points in just three games.
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thedailymirror--2020-06-25--Olive Morris fought for racial and gender equality in her tragically short life

British community activist Olive Morris is being celebrated in Friday ’ s Google Doodle , but what is her story ?
In her short life Morris made her mark in Britain , fighting for racial , gender and social equality in the late 1960s and throughout the following decade .
She was born in Jamaica in 1952 before moving to the UK with her family when she was nine years old , where they settled in south London .
Relations between the police and Britain ’ s black community were extremely tense as Morris grew up in the 1960s .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ sus ’ laws where officers could stop and search people purely because they suspected someone intended to commit a crime .
This came to a head for a 17-year-old Morris on November 15 1969 .
That day a Nigerian diplomat parked his Mercedes in Brixton .
Leaving his family in the car , he went to buy some records .
However , police suspected the diplomat of stealing the car and , according to witnesses , arrested him and beat him .
A crowd gathered as the diplomat was taken away , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against their actions .
When she saw her friend being dragged by four police officers , screaming “ I ’ ve done nothing ” as he went , Morris tried to help him , an action which resulted in her being brutally beaten and arrested .
Morris recalled being grabbed by the neck , thrown , slapped , kicked in the chest by officers who later racially abused and made sexualised threats to her - including stripping her and threatening her with rape - at the police station .
By this time she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Panther Movement - later the British Black Panthers , which fought for equal housing , employment and education rights and against racial discrimination .
The group swelled to more than 3,000 members as it helped expose racism in schools , the police and government .
Its most famous campaign was defending the Mangrove Restaurant , a Caribbean restaurant in Notting Hill , which became subject to frequent police raids by officers claiming to be looking for drugs .
In 1970 a march calling on police to leave the restaurant alone resulted in nine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The nine defendants were eventually acquitted and forced the judicial acknowledgment of `` evidence of racial hatred '' in the Metropolitan police .
After the movement disbanded in 1973 , Morris went on to co-found the Brixton Black Women ’ s Group and the Organisation of Women of Asian and Afrcian Descent .
There , she campaigned for better access to education , decent living conditions for Britain ’ s black communities .
As well as this she was heavily involved in the squatters ’ campaign of the 1970s , opening the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 1973 , a place which quickly became a hub of community groups and political activism .
It also housed one of the black community ’ s first bookshops , the Sabarr Bookshop .
The Railton Road site eventually became the 121 Centre , continuing to house campaign and community groups until all squatters were evicted in 1999 .
In the mid-1970s Morris studied for a degree in social sciences at Manchester University and became involved in some of the city ’ s groups , such as the Manchester Black Women ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ women close to her heart , Morris travelled extensively .
She visited China on a student delegation organised by the Society for Anglo-Chinese Understanding , to see how Chinese people were building a socialist society , as well as visiting Morocco , Algeria , Spain , France and Hong Kong .
While on holiday in Spain in 1978 , Morris fell ill. After returning to the UK she was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin ’ s lymphoma , and passed away at Lambeth ’ s St Thomas ’ s Hospital on July 12 1979 aged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be remembered by the local community since her death .
A Lambeth council building , 18 Brixton Hill , was named after her from 1986 until its demolition in April 2020 , while her face has also appeared on the local currency , the Brixton Pound .
Since 2011 the Olive Morris memorial award has given bursaries to young black women .
Photos of Morris show her speaking at demonstrations , or holding placards with messages such as ‘ Black Women , fight now for the future of your kids ’ .
Friday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ painting by Matthew Cruickshank showing Morris on her street of Railton Road , Brixton - helps celebrate the life of this inspirational woman on what would have been her 68th birthday .
Google Arts and Culture is also featuring a dedicated exhibition of artwork by Linett Kamala inspired by the activism of Ms Morris , in partnership with the Black Cultural Archives .
`` There has never been a more timely moment to commemorate the birthday of Olive Morris , whose fight for equality , left an extraordinary legacy of local activism in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spokesperson said .
`` We hope that by recognising and celebrating Olive Morris with a Google Doodle , we can inspire others to keep pushing forward for change . ''

Friday June 26th's Google Doodle celebrates the life of Olive Morris, a British community activist who fought for racial, gender and social equality from her Brixton base
How Olive Morris fought for racial and gender equality in her tragically short life
British community activist Olive Morris is being celebrated in Friday’s (June 26th) Google Doodle, but what is her story?
In her short life Morris made her mark in Britain, fighting for racial, gender and social equality in the late 1960s and throughout the following decade.
She was born in Jamaica in 1952 before moving to the UK with her family when she was nine years old, where they settled in south London.
Relations between the police and Britain’s black community were extremely tense as Morris grew up in the 1960s.
The tense relations were epitomised by the ‘sus’ laws where officers could stop and search people purely because they suspected someone intended to commit a crime.
This came to a head for a 17-year-old Morris on November 15 1969.
That day a Nigerian diplomat parked his Mercedes in Brixton.
Leaving his family in the car, he went to buy some records. However, police suspected the diplomat of stealing the car and, according to witnesses, arrested him and beat him.
A crowd gathered as the diplomat was taken away, before officers hit out at those protesting against their actions.
When she saw her friend being dragged by four police officers, screaming “I’ve done nothing” as he went, Morris tried to help him, an action which resulted in her being brutally beaten and arrested.
Morris recalled being grabbed by the neck, thrown, slapped, kicked in the chest by officers who later racially abused and made sexualised threats to her - including stripping her and threatening her with rape - at the police station.
By this time she’d helped found the British Black Panther Movement - later the British Black Panthers, which fought for equal housing, employment and education rights and against racial discrimination.
The group swelled to more than 3,000 members as it helped expose racism in schools, the police and government.
Its most famous campaign was defending the Mangrove Restaurant, a Caribbean restaurant in Notting Hill, which became subject to frequent police raids by officers claiming to be looking for drugs.
In 1970 a march calling on police to leave the restaurant alone resulted in nine people being arrested and put on trial.
The nine defendants were eventually acquitted and forced the judicial acknowledgment of "evidence of racial hatred" in the Metropolitan police.
After the movement disbanded in 1973, Morris went on to co-found the Brixton Black Women’s Group and the Organisation of Women of Asian and Afrcian Descent.
Image: Google) Google)
There, she campaigned for better access to education, decent living conditions for Britain’s black communities.
As well as this she was heavily involved in the squatters’ campaign of the 1970s, opening the squat in Brixton’s Railton Road in 1973, a place which quickly became a hub of community groups and political activism.
It also housed one of the black community’s first bookshops, the Sabarr Bookshop.
The Railton Road site eventually became the 121 Centre, continuing to house campaign and community groups until all squatters were evicted in 1999.
In the mid-1970s Morris studied for a degree in social sciences at Manchester University and became involved in some of the city’s groups, such as the Manchester Black Women’s Cooperative.
With the plight of black women close to her heart, Morris travelled extensively.
She visited China on a student delegation organised by the Society for Anglo-Chinese Understanding, to see how Chinese people were building a socialist society, as well as visiting Morocco, Algeria, Spain, France and Hong Kong.
Tragically, her life was cut short.
While on holiday in Spain in 1978, Morris fell ill.
After returning to the UK she was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and passed away at Lambeth’s St Thomas’s Hospital on July 12 1979 aged just 27.
Morris has continued to be remembered by the local community since her death.
A Lambeth council building, 18 Brixton Hill, was named after her from 1986 until its demolition in April 2020, while her face has also appeared on the local currency, the Brixton Pound.
Since 2011 the Olive Morris memorial award has given bursaries to young black women.
Photos of Morris show her speaking at demonstrations, or holding placards with messages such as ‘Black Women, fight now for the future of your kids’.
Friday’s Google Doodle - a mural painting by Matthew Cruickshank showing Morris on her street of Railton Road, Brixton - helps celebrate the life of this inspirational woman on what would have been her 68th birthday.
Google Arts and Culture is also featuring a dedicated exhibition of artwork by Linett Kamala inspired by the activism of Ms Morris, in partnership with the Black Cultural Archives.
"There has never been a more timely moment to commemorate the birthday of Olive Morris, whose fight for equality, left an extraordinary legacy of local activism in Brixton and beyond," a Google spokesperson said.
"We hope that by recognising and celebrating Olive Morris with a Google Doodle, we can inspire others to keep pushing forward for change."


thedailymirror--2020-06-25--Doctors urge holidaymakers to act with “extreme caution” over second wave fears

Doctors have urged staycation Brits to take precautions amid fears coronavirus will spread when domestic tourism finally restarts .
They have pleaded with holidaymakers to practice social distancing ahead of the tourism industry reopening next weekend .
The British Medical Association ( BMA ) has set out guidelines for people in England , who will be allowed to visit hotels , bed and breakfast facilities and campsites from July 4 .
Chair of the BMA public health medicine committee Dr Peter English called on tourism providers and local authorities to consider how they can help mitigate the risk of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with “ extreme caution ” .
Dr English said : “ Covid-19 still poses a substantial risk to the public and to the NHS and so as we move forward , we must do so with extreme caution and do all we can to prevent a potential second wave.
” It comes as thousands have flocked to beaches and beauty spots on Thursday – the hottest day of the year so far – prompting a major incident to be declared in Bournemouth .
The BMA has advised people not to travel if they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including a cough , temperature or loss of smell or taste .
The doctors ’ union has also said holidaymakers should be prepared to self-isolate for 14 days if anyone in their “ bubble ” develops symptoms or is told to do so by the NHS Test and Trace service .
Those who take prescribed medicines should make sure they have enough to last their trip and everyone should practice social distancing and hand washing on holiday .
The BMA has also encouraged people to wear a face covering when mixing with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ indoors .
Dr Lucy-Jane Davis , chair of the BMA south west regional council , stressed that tourism hotspots in the region have limited NHS resources compared with the number of visitors anticipated .
She said it is “ vital ” that politicians , tourism operators and NHS leaders consider all the risks before July 4 , and that an effective contact-tracing system is in place before then .

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The British Medical Association (BMA) has pleaded with holidaymakers to practice social distancing ahead of the tourism industry reopening next weekend
Doctors have urged staycation Brits to take precautions amid fears coronavirus will spread when domestic tourism finally restarts.
They have pleaded with holidaymakers to practice social distancing ahead of the tourism industry reopening next weekend.
The British Medical Association (BMA) has set out guidelines for people in England, who will be allowed to visit hotels, bed and breakfast facilities and campsites from July 4.
Image: PA) PA)
Chair of the BMA public health medicine committee Dr Peter English called on tourism providers and local authorities to consider how they can help mitigate the risk of the virus spreading and urged holidaymakers to act with “extreme caution”.
Dr English said: “Covid-19 still poses a substantial risk to the public and to the NHS and so as we move forward, we must do so with extreme caution and do all we can to prevent a potential second wave.”
It comes as thousands have flocked to beaches and beauty spots on Thursday – the hottest day of the year so far – prompting a major incident to be declared in Bournemouth.
The BMA has advised people not to travel if they are ill or have any Covid-19 symptoms, including a cough, temperature or loss of smell or taste.
The doctors’ union has also said holidaymakers should be prepared to self-isolate for 14 days if anyone in their “bubble” develops symptoms or is told to do so by the NHS Test and Trace service.
Those who take prescribed medicines should make sure they have enough to last their trip and everyone should practice social distancing and hand washing on holiday.
The BMA has also encouraged people to wear a face covering when mixing with people from outside their “bubble” indoors.
Dr Lucy-Jane Davis, chair of the BMA south west regional council, stressed that tourism hotspots in the region have limited NHS resources compared with the number of visitors anticipated.
She said it is “vital” that politicians, tourism operators and NHS leaders consider all the risks before July 4, and that an effective contact-tracing system is in place before then.


thedailymirror--2020-06-25--Royal Navy aircraft carriers hampered by lack of supply ships, warns watchdog

A lack of Royal Navy support vessels will hamper Britain 's new aircraft carriers , a watchdog revealed today .
A radar for the £6.2billion carriers is 18 months late and costs for their warplanes have ballooned by £1.4billion , the National Audit Office said .
It published its latest report on the vast “ Carrier Strike ” project which includes HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales warships .
A £1.5billion deal for three Fleet Solid Support ships to provide the carrier group with food , ammunition and explosives has been shelved amid a row over where they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ foreign shipyard can do it cheaper than a UK consortium .
“ The MoD has made slow progress developing three new support ships , which are crucial to Carrier Strike ’ s operation , ” says the NAO .
“ It has only one ship able to resupply the carriers with the supplies they need , such as ammunition and food .
“ The MoD has long been aware that this will restrict Carrier Strike , and the cancellation of a recent competition to build new supply ships – because of concerns over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not be available until the late 2020s.
” Defence chiefs are still stalling on ordering all the F-35 Lightning jets they want , including planes which will fly from the carriers .
“ Since the NAO last reported in 2017 , the approved cost of the Lightning project has increased by 15 % from £9.1billion to £10.5billion because of additional expenditure on system upgrades , integration of UK weapons and sustainment costs , ” revealed the watchdog .
“ The MoD is planning to review the number and types of jets it needs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how Carrier Strike can be used.
” And the Whitehall spending watchdog said the new Crowsnest airborne radar system `` which is a key part of Carrier Strike ’ s protection – is 18 months late '' .
It added : “ This will affect Carrier Strike ’ s capabilities for its first two years of operation.
” Commons Public Accounts Committee chairwoman Meg Hillier said : `` The Ministry of Defence has lofty ambitions for the carriers but has n't put its money where its mouth is .
“ Worryingly , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of supporting and operating Carrier Strike .
`` It must now ensure that the three frontline commands involved sing from the same hymn sheet .
“ Otherwise , the Royal Navy will be stuck with a hollowed-out capability and unable to satisfy expectations . ''
Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey said : “ This is the latest in a long line of NAO reports to say the Government can ’ t get its defence equipment budgets or buying right .
“ For the last 10 years ministers have left Britain with no capability @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conflicts or humanitarian relief .
“ Carrier Strike is Britain ’ s next generation defence force but despite some progress it is still undermined by the failure to secure sufficient munitions , tactical IT systems and the critical radar system , which will affect Carrier Strike ’ s capabilities in its first two years .
“ The Defence Secretary must get a grip of these problems and guarantee this vital part of the nation ’ s defences.
” NAO chief Gareth Davies said : “ The MoD has made good progress with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , such as the carriers , the first squadron of jets and the new infrastructure .
“ But it must pay much greater attention to the supporting capabilities needed to make full use of Carrier Strike .
“ The MoD also needs to get a firmer grip on the future costs of Carrier Strike .
“ By failing to understand their full extent , it risks adding to the financial strain on a defence budget that is already unaffordable.
” An MoD spokesman said : `` Carrier Strike is a complex challenge , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and platforms .
“ We remain committed to investing in this capability , which demonstrates the UK 's global role .
`` Despite the disruptions of Covid-19 , the Carrier Strike group is on track for its first operational deployment . ''

The National Audit Office said the Government had made "slow progress" in ordering the "crucial" vessels
A lack of Royal Navy support vessels will hamper Britain's new aircraft carriers, a watchdog revealed today.
A radar for the £6.2billion carriers is 18 months late and costs for their warplanes have ballooned by £1.4billion, the National Audit Office said.
It published its latest report on the vast “Carrier Strike” project which includes HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales warships.
A £1.5billion deal for three Fleet Solid Support ships to provide the carrier group with food, ammunition and explosives has been shelved amid a row over where they should be built, and whether a foreign shipyard can do it cheaper than a UK consortium.
“The MoD has made slow progress developing three new support ships, which are crucial to Carrier Strike’s operation,” says the NAO.
“It has only one ship able to resupply the carriers with the supplies they need, such as ammunition and food.
“The MoD has long been aware that this will restrict Carrier Strike, and the cancellation of a recent competition to build new supply ships – because of concerns over value for money – mean they will not be available until the late 2020s.”
Defence chiefs are still stalling on ordering all the F-35 Lightning jets they want, including planes which will fly from the carriers.
Image: HMS Queen Elizabeth) HMS Queen Elizabeth) Image: Royal Navy / SWNS) Royal Navy / SWNS)
“Since the NAO last reported in 2017, the approved cost of the Lightning project has increased by 15% from £9.1billion to £10.5billion because of additional expenditure on system upgrades, integration of UK weapons and sustainment costs,” revealed the watchdog.
“The MoD is planning to review the number and types of jets it needs, but buying fewer aircraft would affect how Carrier Strike can be used.”
And the Whitehall spending watchdog said the new Crowsnest airborne radar system "which is a key part of Carrier Strike’s protection – is 18 months late".
It added: “This will affect Carrier Strike’s capabilities for its first two years of operation.”
Commons Public Accounts Committee chairwoman Meg Hillier said: "The Ministry of Defence has lofty ambitions for the carriers but hasn't put its money where its mouth is.
“Worryingly, it still doesn't know the full cost of supporting and operating Carrier Strike.
Image: Getty) Getty) Image: PA) PA)
"It must now ensure that the three frontline commands involved sing from the same hymn sheet.
“Otherwise, the Royal Navy will be stuck with a hollowed-out capability and unable to satisfy expectations."
Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey said: “This is the latest in a long line of NAO reports to say the Government can’t get its defence equipment budgets or buying right.
Image: Liverpool Echo/James Maloney) Liverpool Echo/James Maloney)
“Ministers are letting Britain’s defence down.
“For the last 10 years ministers have left Britain with no capability for ship-launched aircraft to deal with military conflicts or humanitarian relief.
“Carrier Strike is Britain’s next generation defence force but despite some progress it is still undermined by the failure to secure sufficient munitions, tactical IT systems and the critical radar system, which will affect Carrier Strike’s capabilities in its first two years.
“The Defence Secretary must get a grip of these problems and guarantee this vital part of the nation’s defences.”
NAO chief Gareth Davies said: “The MoD has made good progress with the big-ticket items needed to deliver Carrier Strike, such as the carriers, the first squadron of jets and the new infrastructure.
Image: PA) PA)
“But it must pay much greater attention to the supporting capabilities needed to make full use of Carrier Strike.
“The MoD also needs to get a firmer grip on the future costs of Carrier Strike.
“By failing to understand their full extent, it risks adding to the financial strain on a defence budget that is already unaffordable.”
An MoD spokesman said: "Carrier Strike is a complex challenge, which relies on a mix of capabilities and platforms.
“We remain committed to investing in this capability, which demonstrates the UK's global role.
"Despite the disruptions of Covid-19, the Carrier Strike group is on track for its first operational deployment."


thedailymirror--2020-06-25--Post lockdown holiday warning: Criminals target Brits looking for places to stay

Scammers are preying on consumers with fake caravan and motorhome listings and bogus holiday refund offers and travel deals , UK Finance has warned .
The trade association said criminals are taking advantage of people hoping to go on a UK-based `` staycation '' , with fake adverts for caravans and motorhomes on auction websites .
They are also using uncertainty around coronavirus travel restrictions and cancellations to target their victims and commit fraud , it said .
Laura Suter from AJ Bell said : “ In their eagerness to book a post-lockdown holiday and finally escape their homes it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ might easily be tricked into handing over their money to scammers who are offering irresistible deals or last-minute breaks . ''
She added : “ Even if you ’ re not booking a break away you could be a target .
So many of us are waiting on refunds for cancelled holiday plans , and the fact that airlines and holiday companies are taking so long to refund individuals has opened up a gap for scammers to slide in . ''
Criminals will impersonate trusted organisations such as airlines , travel agencies or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scam emails , telephone calls , fake websites and posts on social media and auction websites .
Customers are being reminded to follow the advice of the Take Five To Stop Fraud campaign and pause to think before parting with their money or information in case it is a scam .
Katy Worobec , managing director of economic crime at UK Finance , said : `` Criminals will exploit the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on people 's holiday plans to commit fraud , whether it 's advertising fake listings for caravans or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The banking and finance industry is working closely with law enforcement to crack down on these cruel scams , but we need others to play their part too .
It 's important that auction websites and social platforms take swift action to remove fraudulent posts and listings being used to promote holiday scams .
`` We would urge customers to also be on the lookout for scams and follow the advice of the Take Five To Stop Fraud campaign .
Always be wary of any requests to pay by bank transfer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ instead use the secure payment options recommended by reputable websites .
`` It 's also important to question any emails , phone calls or social media posts offering refunds for cancelled holidays and not to click on links or attachments in case it 's a scam .
`` Instead , contact organisations directly to confirm requests using a known email or phone number such as the one on their official website . ''
A spokeswoman for the Financial Ombudsman Service said : `` The Financial Ombudsman Service is aware of a number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are taking advantage of the current situation .
`` Our experience of cases has shown us that anyone can fall victim to a scam .
If you think you 've been scammed , get in touch with the Financial Ombudsman Service and we 'll see if we can help . ''
Here are some scams to watch out for : Criminals place fake listings for caravans and motorhomes on auction websites , citing lockdown restrictions as the reason why vehicles can not be viewed in person .
Vehicles are advertised at attractive prices @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do not exist or do not arrive after they are paid for .
UK Finance suggests asking to see vehicles over video if you are unable to see them in person , and using secure payment methods rather than requests to pay by bank transfer .
Using a credit card when making purchases over £100 and up to £30,000 will give you added protections under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act if something goes wrong with the purchase .
Thousands of customers have applied for refunds for cancelled flights or holidays .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ people via phishing emails , spoof calls which appear to come from a legitimate company , or social media posts and adverts claiming to be offering refunds from airlines , travel providers or banks .
Often , emails and posts will include links leading to fake websites used to steal personal and financial information that can infect a victim 's device with malware .
Remember to question uninvited approaches and contact organisations directly to confirm requests using a known email or phone number .
Criminals offer `` cheap travel deals '' to obtain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ look similar to the genuine organisation 's but subtle changes in the URL may indicate it is fraudulent .
Websites may appear professional and convincing , using images of luxury villas and apartments that do not exist .
They are offered for rent , often at discounted prices and require a deposit to be made which is never returned .
If something is advertised at a rock-bottom price , ask yourself why .
Read online reviews from reputable sources to check websites and bookings are legitimate .
Access the website you are purchasing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ web browser and avoid clicking on links in unsolicited emails .

After months of travel bans, destinations are finally being opened up for holidaymakers again - but criminals have already been spotted exploiting people's eagerness for a break
Scammers are preying on consumers with fake caravan and motorhome listings and bogus holiday refund offers and travel deals, UK Finance has warned.
The trade association said criminals are taking advantage of people hoping to go on a UK-based "staycation", with fake adverts for caravans and motorhomes on auction websites.
They are also using uncertainty around coronavirus travel restrictions and cancellations to target their victims and commit fraud, it said.
Laura Suter from AJ Bell said: “In their eagerness to book a post-lockdown holiday and finally escape their homes it’s understandable that lots of people might easily be tricked into handing over their money to scammers who are offering irresistible deals or last-minute breaks."
She added: “Even if you’re not booking a break away you could be a target. So many of us are waiting on refunds for cancelled holiday plans, and the fact that airlines and holiday companies are taking so long to refund individuals has opened up a gap for scammers to slide in."
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Criminals will impersonate trusted organisations such as airlines, travel agencies or banks.
Victims could be targeted by scam emails, telephone calls, fake websites and posts on social media and auction websites.
Customers are being reminded to follow the advice of the Take Five To Stop Fraud campaign and pause to think before parting with their money or information in case it is a scam.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Katy Worobec, managing director of economic crime at UK Finance, said: "Criminals will exploit the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on people's holiday plans to commit fraud, whether it's advertising fake listings for caravans or pretending to offer refunds for cancelled flights.
"The banking and finance industry is working closely with law enforcement to crack down on these cruel scams, but we need others to play their part too. It's important that auction websites and social platforms take swift action to remove fraudulent posts and listings being used to promote holiday scams.
"We would urge customers to also be on the lookout for scams and follow the advice of the Take Five To Stop Fraud campaign. Always be wary of any requests to pay by bank transfer when buying goods or services online and instead use the secure payment options recommended by reputable websites.
"It's also important to question any emails, phone calls or social media posts offering refunds for cancelled holidays and not to click on links or attachments in case it's a scam.
"Instead, contact organisations directly to confirm requests using a known email or phone number such as the one on their official website."
Image: Getty Images/EyeEm) Getty Images/EyeEm)
A spokeswoman for the Financial Ombudsman Service said: "The Financial Ombudsman Service is aware of a number of new scams linked to Covid-19 where scammers are taking advantage of the current situation.
"Our experience of cases has shown us that anyone can fall victim to a scam. If you think you've been scammed, get in touch with the Financial Ombudsman Service and we'll see if we can help."
Here are some scams to watch out for:
Caravan scams
Image: Getty Images Europe) Getty Images Europe)
Criminals place fake listings for caravans and motorhomes on auction websites, citing lockdown restrictions as the reason why vehicles cannot be viewed in person. Vehicles are advertised at attractive prices to tempt people, but the goods do not exist or do not arrive after they are paid for.
UK Finance suggests asking to see vehicles over video if you are unable to see them in person, and using secure payment methods rather than requests to pay by bank transfer.
Using a credit card when making purchases over £100 and up to £30,000 will give you added protections under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act if something goes wrong with the purchase.
Fake refunds for cancellations
Thousands of customers have applied for refunds for cancelled flights or holidays.
Criminals may exploit this situation to defraud people via phishing emails, spoof calls which appear to come from a legitimate company, or social media posts and adverts claiming to be offering refunds from airlines, travel providers or banks.
Often, emails and posts will include links leading to fake websites used to steal personal and financial information that can infect a victim's device with malware.
Remember to question uninvited approaches and contact organisations directly to confirm requests using a known email or phone number.
'Cheap travel deal' scams
Criminals offer "cheap travel deals" to obtain your money and information.
Websites may look similar to the genuine organisation's but subtle changes in the URL may indicate it is fraudulent.
Websites may appear professional and convincing, using images of luxury villas and apartments that do not exist. They are offered for rent, often at discounted prices and require a deposit to be made which is never returned.
If something is advertised at a rock-bottom price, ask yourself why.
Read online reviews from reputable sources to check websites and bookings are legitimate. Access the website you are purchasing from by typing it in to the web browser and avoid clicking on links in unsolicited emails.


thedailymirror--2020-06-25--ADVERTORIAL: Inside a Covid-19 test centre - through the eyes of a soldier working there

Hero military and NHS veterans have played a key role in helping the country fight coronavirus .
Many have offered their vital skills and experience to work at testing centres up and down the country .
Ex-Military Police Officer David Stubbs ( below ) from Hull is MD of SSGC security .
He worked for nine weeks straight to get Covid-19 test sites up and running .
The 49-year-old 's firm has taken on 1300 extra staff to provide security guards and traffic marshals to Covid testing centres – and hundreds of them are veterans .
It was no easy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s 28 test centres and three mobile units up and running quickly , but David worked tirelessly throughout .
`` It ’ s a great privilege to be involved in what we are doing for the country , '' he says .
`` It ’ s an immensely proud moment for me personally , and for the business , to be involved in this .
I worked without a day ’ s break for nine weeks to get everything up and running and stable .
`` There are times in the military when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you go to work for , you do your job because it absolutely needs doing .
`` That ’ s exactly where we are today : the job needs doing and therefore if it ’ s a Friday night , Saturday morning , it doesn ’ t matter .
The work has priority . ''
Hero David and his staff drew on their military skills and determination to keep going .
`` It was all about recruiting the right people fast , ” he adds .
`` We ’ ve taken on about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m one myself so I know vets come with a fair standard of discipline , a common language and they ’ re used to standing for long periods of time .
Around Covid-19 testing we need a highly disciplined workforce to make sure we are managing the risks . ''

Hundreds of veterans have stepped up to man testing centres across the country during the coronavirus crisis
Hero military and NHS veterans have played a key role in helping the country fight coronavirus.
Many have offered their vital skills and experience to work at testing centres up and down the country.
Ex-Military Police Officer David Stubbs (below) from Hull is MD of SSGC security. He worked for nine weeks straight to get Covid-19 test sites up and running.
The 49-year-old's firm has taken on 1300 extra staff to provide security guards and traffic marshals to Covid testing centres – and hundreds of them are veterans.
It was no easy job to get Serco and Sodexo’s 28 test centres and three mobile units up and running quickly, but David worked tirelessly throughout.
"It’s a great privilege to be involved in what we are doing for the country," he says.
"It’s an immensely proud moment for me personally, and for the business, to be involved in this. I worked without a day’s break for nine weeks to get everything up and running and stable.
Image: Philip Coburn) Philip Coburn)
"There are times in the military when it doesn’t matter how long you go to work for, you do your job because it absolutely needs doing.
"That’s exactly where we are today: the job needs doing and therefore if it’s a Friday night, Saturday morning, it doesn’t matter. The work has priority."
Hero David and his staff drew on their military skills and determination to keep going.
"It was all about recruiting the right people fast,” he adds. "We’ve taken on about 200 veterans so far. I’m one myself so I know vets come with a fair standard of discipline, a common language and they’re used to standing for long periods of time. Around Covid-19 testing we need a highly disciplined workforce to make sure we are managing the risks."


thedailymirror--2020-06-25--ADVERTORIAL: Remarkable way former Army soldier is using his skills to help fight Covid-19

Former Army Combat Medical Technician Joshua Ryder was deployed to Sierra Leone during the ebola outbreak and is now working as a Trainee Nursing Associate in Stafford .
Joshua left the military in 2018 to return to the UK full time and give his daughters , Tia , 12 and ten year old Lola more stability .
Now he ’ s using his experience in his work on the acute mental health ward – and also supports other wards where he can .
“ Our patients have been brilliant , ” he says .
“ Day to day , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , calming them , making physical observations , doing ECGs and taking bloods .
“ I take each day as it comes .
We have got a good team here , a good mix of people with different skills , and we all support each other and do everything we can for our patients .
It would be abnormal , with all the constant changes , if we did not experience stress and anxiety.
” Military and NHS veterans have played a vital part in helping the country tackle the coronavirus outbreak , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with testing centres , food deliveries and supporting hospital staff .
Last year , Joshua ran a half marathon for Mental Health UK and this year he ’ s running 100 miles to raise more .
Supporting mental health is very important to him .
“ In the military I saw first-hand soldiers suffering from poor mental health , ” he says .
“ Soldiers opened up to me .
Also one of my friends , who was also in the Army , committed suicide .
I decided to go into mental health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Step into Health programme , which has been brilliant .
I was able to show them what I had done and my experiences counted .
”

Remarkable way former Army soldier is using his skills to help fight Covid-19
Former Army Combat Medical Technician Joshua Ryder was deployed to Sierra Leone during the ebola outbreak and is now working as a Trainee Nursing Associate in Stafford.
Joshua left the military in 2018 to return to the UK full time and give his daughters, Tia, 12 and ten year old Lola more stability. Now he’s using his experience in his work on the acute mental health ward – and also supports other wards where he can.
“Our patients have been brilliant,” he says. “Day to day, I’m involved with their physical well-being, calming them, making physical observations, doing ECGs and taking bloods.
“I take each day as it comes. We have got a good team here, a good mix of people with different skills, and we all support each other and do everything we can for our patients. It would be abnormal, with all the constant changes, if we did not experience stress and anxiety.”
Military and NHS veterans have played a vital part in helping the country tackle the coronavirus outbreak, bringing their skills and experience to help with testing centres, food deliveries and supporting hospital staff.
Last year, Joshua ran a half marathon for Mental Health UK and this year he’s running 100 miles to raise more. Supporting mental health is very important to him. “In the military I saw first-hand soldiers suffering from poor mental health,” he says.
“Soldiers opened up to me. Also one of my friends, who was also in the Army, committed suicide. I decided to go into mental health and I entered the NHS through the Step into Health programme, which has been brilliant. I was able to show them what I had done and my experiences counted.”


thedailymirror--2020-06-25--Urgent staycation warning issued about criminals targeting holiday Brits

Scammers are preying on consumers with fake caravan and motorhome listings and bogus holiday refund offers and travel deals , UK Finance has warned .
The trade association said criminals are taking advantage of people hoping to go on a UK-based “ staycation ” , with fake adverts for caravans and motorhomes on auction websites .
They are also using uncertainty around coronavirus travel restrictions and cancellations to target their victims and commit fraud , it said .
Criminals will impersonate trusted organisations such as airlines , travel agencies or banks .
Victims could be targeted by scam emails , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on social media and auction websites .
Customers are being reminded to follow the advice of the Take Five To Stop Fraud campaign and pause to think before parting with their money or information in case it is a scam .
Katy Worobec , managing director of economic crime at UK Finance , said : “ Criminals will exploit the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on people ’ s holiday plans to commit fraud , whether it ’ s advertising fake listings for caravans or pretending to offer refunds for cancelled flights .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ working closely with law enforcement to crack down on these cruel scams , but we need others to play their part too .
`` It ’ s important that auction websites and social platforms take swift action to remove fraudulent posts and listings being used to promote holiday scams .
“ We would urge customers to also be on the lookout for scams and follow the advice of the Take Five To Stop Fraud campaign .
`` Always be wary of any requests to pay by bank transfer when buying goods or services @ @ @ @ @ @ @ options recommended by reputable websites .
“ It ’ s also important to question any emails , phone calls or social media posts offering refunds for cancelled holidays and not to click on links or attachments in case it ’ s a scam .
`` Instead , contact organisations directly to confirm requests using a known email or phone number such as the one on their official website.
” A spokeswoman for the Financial Ombudsman Service said : “ The Financial Ombudsman Service is aware of a number of new scams linked to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the current situation .
“ Our experience of cases has shown us that anyone can fall victim to a scam .
If you think you ’ ve been scammed , get in touch with the Financial Ombudsman Service and we ’ ll see if we can help.
” Here are some scams to watch out for : Criminals place fake listings for caravans and motorhomes on auction websites , citing lockdown restrictions as the reason why vehicles can not be viewed in person .
Vehicles are advertised at attractive prices to tempt people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or do not arrive after they are paid for .
UK Finance suggests asking to see vehicles over video if you are unable to see them in person , and using secure payment methods rather than requests to pay by bank transfer .
Using a credit card when making purchases over £100 and up to £30,000 will give you added protections under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act if something goes wrong with the purchase .
Thousands of customers have applied for refunds for cancelled flights or holidays .
Criminals may exploit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emails , spoof calls which appear to come from a legitimate company , or social media posts and adverts claiming to be offering refunds from airlines , travel providers or banks .
Often , emails and posts will include links leading to fake websites used to steal personal and financial information that can infect a victim ’ s device with malware .
Remember to question uninvited approaches and contact organisations directly to confirm requests using a known email or phone number .
Criminals offer “ cheap travel deals ” to obtain your money @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the genuine organisation ’ s but subtle changes in the URL may indicate it is fraudulent .
Websites may appear professional and convincing , using images of luxury villas and apartments that do not exist .
They are offered for rent , often at discounted prices and require a deposit to be made which is never returned .
If something is advertised at a rock-bottom price , ask yourself why .
Read online reviews from reputable sources to check websites and bookings are legitimate .
Access the website you are purchasing from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ browser and avoid clicking on links in unsolicited emails .

Criminals are taking advantage of people hoping to go on a UK-based “staycation”, with fake adverts for caravans and motorhomes on auction websites
Scammers are preying on consumers with fake caravan and motorhome listings and bogus holiday refund offers and travel deals, UK Finance has warned.
The trade association said criminals are taking advantage of people hoping to go on a UK-based “staycation”, with fake adverts for caravans and motorhomes on auction websites.
They are also using uncertainty around coronavirus travel restrictions and cancellations to target their victims and commit fraud, it said.
Criminals will impersonate trusted organisations such as airlines, travel agencies or banks.
Image: manchestereveningnews.co.uk) manchestereveningnews.co.uk)
Victims could be targeted by scam emails, telephone calls, fake websites and posts on social media and auction websites.
Customers are being reminded to follow the advice of the Take Five To Stop Fraud campaign and pause to think before parting with their money or information in case it is a scam.
Katy Worobec, managing director of economic crime at UK Finance, said: “Criminals will exploit the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on people’s holiday plans to commit fraud, whether it’s advertising fake listings for caravans or pretending to offer refunds for cancelled flights.
“The banking and finance industry is working closely with law enforcement to crack down on these cruel scams, but we need others to play their part too.
"It’s important that auction websites and social platforms take swift action to remove fraudulent posts and listings being used to promote holiday scams.
“We would urge customers to also be on the lookout for scams and follow the advice of the Take Five To Stop Fraud campaign.
"Always be wary of any requests to pay by bank transfer when buying goods or services online and instead use the secure payment options recommended by reputable websites.
“It’s also important to question any emails, phone calls or social media posts offering refunds for cancelled holidays and not to click on links or attachments in case it’s a scam.
"Instead, contact organisations directly to confirm requests using a known email or phone number such as the one on their official website.”
A spokeswoman for the Financial Ombudsman Service said: “The Financial Ombudsman Service is aware of a number of new scams linked to Covid-19 where scammers are taking advantage of the current situation.
“Our experience of cases has shown us that anyone can fall victim to a scam. If you think you’ve been scammed, get in touch with the Financial Ombudsman Service and we’ll see if we can help.”
Here are some scams to watch out for:
Image: Caravan and Motorhome Club) Caravan and Motorhome Club)
Caravan scams
Criminals place fake listings for caravans and motorhomes on auction websites, citing lockdown restrictions as the reason why vehicles cannot be viewed in person. Vehicles are advertised at attractive prices to tempt people, but the goods do not exist or do not arrive after they are paid for.
UK Finance suggests asking to see vehicles over video if you are unable to see them in person, and using secure payment methods rather than requests to pay by bank transfer.
Using a credit card when making purchases over £100 and up to £30,000 will give you added protections under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act if something goes wrong with the purchase.
Fake refunds for cancellations
Thousands of customers have applied for refunds for cancelled flights or holidays.
Criminals may exploit this situation to defraud people via phishing emails, spoof calls which appear to come from a legitimate company, or social media posts and adverts claiming to be offering refunds from airlines, travel providers or banks.
Often, emails and posts will include links leading to fake websites used to steal personal and financial information that can infect a victim’s device with malware.
Remember to question uninvited approaches and contact organisations directly to confirm requests using a known email or phone number.
Image: Getty Images/National Geographic Magazines) Getty Images/National Geographic Magazines)
‘Cheap travel deal’ scams
Criminals offer “cheap travel deals” to obtain your money and information.
Websites may look similar to the genuine organisation’s but subtle changes in the URL may indicate it is fraudulent.
Websites may appear professional and convincing, using images of luxury villas and apartments that do not exist. They are offered for rent, often at discounted prices and require a deposit to be made which is never returned.
If something is advertised at a rock-bottom price, ask yourself why.
Read online reviews from reputable sources to check websites and bookings are legitimate.
Access the website you are purchasing from by typing it in to the web browser and avoid clicking on links in unsolicited emails.


thedailymirror--2020-06-25--Martin Lewis leaves viewers stunned with bizarre fashion choice

Martin Lewis ' small denim shorts left viewers stunned as they begged him to `` make an effort '' .
The money expert , 48 , chatted to viewers on The Martin Lewis Money Show about travel finance , but it seems as though fans were a little distracted by Lewis ' summer outfit .
The telly presenter donned very tiny denim shorts for his appearance on the show tonight , teaming his look up with a simple navy button-up short sleeve .
Fans flocked to Twitter to comment on the money saving expert 's look , as some were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's shorts .
One confused viewer wrote : `` Why would you wear shorts when you 're co-host wears such a beautiful dress , make an effort Martin lol . ''
While another penned : `` Rather disappointed with the shorts I was half expecting gold hot pants . ''
A third added : `` I just tuned in cause he 's an absolute legend and he seemed excited to tell his Facebook followers he was gon na be wearing shorts . ''
In Martin 's defence , he warned viewers that his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an appearance .
Ahead of the show tonight , he tweeted : `` I 'm thinking of shorts for tonight 's show .
Not sure how my producer will react ! ''
Aside from the tropical outfit , Martin warned people that the rules about how much banks can charge you are about to change , and it 's not good news .
When coronavirus struck new rules forced banks to offer people in trouble a £500 interest-free overdraft , and outright banned them from raising rates .
But those rules are changing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ implement the huge interest rate hikes they had planned for April Speaking to viewers of the Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV , he said : `` 40 % rates are coming back , I 'm afraid . ''
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Martin chatted to viewers on his money show about travel finance, but it seems as though fans were a little distracted by Lewis' summer outfit
Martin Lewis' denim shorts leave fans stunned as they beg him to 'make an effort'
Martin Lewis ' small denim shorts left viewers stunned as they begged him to "make an effort".
The money expert, 48, chatted to viewers on The Martin Lewis Money Show about travel finance, but it seems as though fans were a little distracted by Lewis' summer outfit.
The telly presenter donned very tiny denim shorts for his appearance on the show tonight, teaming his look up with a simple navy button-up short sleeve.
Fans flocked to Twitter to comment on the money saving expert's look, as some were left stunned at the size of Martin's shorts.
One confused viewer wrote: "Why would you wear shorts when you're co-host wears such a beautiful dress, make an effort Martin lol."
Image: ITV) ITV)
While another penned: "Rather disappointed with the shorts I was half expecting gold hot pants."
A third added: "I just tuned in cause he's an absolute legend and he seemed excited to tell his Facebook followers he was gonna be wearing shorts."
Image: ITV) ITV)
In Martin's defence, he warned viewers that his denim shorts were going to be making an appearance.
Ahead of the show tonight, he tweeted: "I'm thinking of shorts for tonight's show. Not sure how my producer will react!"
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Aside from the tropical outfit, Martin warned people that the rules about how much banks can charge you are about to change, and it's not good news.
When coronavirus struck new rules forced banks to offer people in trouble a £500 interest-free overdraft, and outright banned them from raising rates.
Image: ITV) ITV)
But those rules are changing, and that means banks can finally implement the huge interest rate hikes they had planned for April
Speaking to viewers of the Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV, he said: "40% rates are coming back, I'm afraid."
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033


thedailymirror--2020-06-25--Gerrard says 'let the party begin' after Liverpool seal Premier League title

Steven Gerrard hailed Liverpool 's `` incredible achievement '' in being crowned champions for the first time in the Premier League era .
The Reds were handed the crown on Thursday night as Manchester City 's loss to Chelsea left them 23 points behind the leaders with seven games left to play .
Among those marking the achievement was former skipper Gerrard , who won two FA Cups and a Champions League with the club but never claimed a league title .
Gerrard , now manager of Rangers , wrote on Instagram : `` Congratulations to all liverpoolfc on winning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a fantastic squad of top players .
`` Lead by a world class manager and coaching team also a special mention for the backing from FSG .
`` And lastly and most importantly the fans who have waited 30 years .
Let the party begin . ''
One of Gerrard 's former team-mates , Michael Owen , tweeted : `` Congratulations LFC What an unbelievable season and the best team by a mile ! ''
Liverpool 's current players were also tweeting as they watched events unfold at Stamford Bridge , as footage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show many of them watching the game together .
Midfielder James Milner wrote : `` 30 years Reds !
Let 's enjoy it !
Honoured to be part of this team & this club '' Referencing those who died in the Hillsborough disaster in 1989 , defender Dejan Lovren wrote : `` 96 - Dream came true '' And posting a screenshot from his phone showing four missed calls from Alexander-Arnold , Andy Robertson joked : `` Wonder what he wants '' Luis Garcia , a Champions League winner with the Reds in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ LFC !
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What a fantastic achievement .
`` Congrats to all the players , staff and board member .
I 'm not forgetting the Supporters .
Enjoy the moment , it 's been a long time but finally is here !
! ''
Another member of that Champions League winning team , Djimi Traore , wrote : `` Congratulations to LFC for winning premier league 2019-20 .
Well deserve trophy for klopp and his team.fantastic achievement for LFC # YNWA '' Former Liverpool striker John Aldridge posted a video of himself celebrating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who won the league with the Reds in 1987-88 , tweeted : `` What a wonderful feeling for all LFC fans across the globe !
Love it , Absolutely smashed the league to bits '' Another past Liverpool striker , Fernando Tores , wrote : `` Huge congrats to everyone at LFC on winning the premierleague .
`` Unbelievable squad , magnificent manager , great staff but above all my sincere congrats to every single LFC supporter .
`` You 've been waiting so long and finally that desired trophy is yours .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina wrote : `` CHAMPIONS !
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Congratulations LFC !
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Award more than deserved after an excellent season .
30 years later Today I feel more than proud of having belonged to this great club '' Former Liverpool manager Roy Evans tweeted : `` Well deserved congrats to jurgen .
and the team a great finish we have Waited a long time for this a great team effort from the manager the team and lots of people behind the scenes and of course our brilliant fans .
To you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liverpool 's principal owner , wrote on Twitter : `` This was a season for the ages and for the faithful of Liverpool Football Club .
It has been an incredible year of magnificent achievement culminating tonight in capturing the Premier League title .
`` The world has watched the fierce determination of this club on the field for every single match - the preparation , the resolve and the talent of those who put together perhaps the greatest league performance ever in any country 's history .
`` This in addition to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cup and a world championship - the totality of this accomplishment has brought respite and joy to so many in a year filled with so much tragedy .
LFC has made the beautiful game more beautiful than ever .
`` It is said , 'We are Liverpool . '
You , the supporters are Liverpool in every sense and you continue to drive the club forward - a historic club making history once again . ''
From outside the world of football , basketball superstar and Liverpool fan LeBron James tweeted : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
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LET 'S GO ''

LIVERPOOL FANS SET OFF FLARES OUTSIDE ANFIELD AFTER THEY ARE CROWNED PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
LIVERPOOL FANS SET OFF FLARES OUTSIDE ANFIELD AFTER THEY ARE CROWNED PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
Jurgen Klopp's side were handed the crown on Thursday night after Manchester City's defeat at Chelsea
Steven Gerrard says 'let the party begin' after Liverpool seal Premier League title
Steven Gerrard hailed Liverpool's "incredible achievement" in being crowned champions for the first time in the Premier League era.
The Reds were handed the crown on Thursday night as Manchester City's loss to Chelsea left them 23 points behind the leaders with seven games left to play.
Among those marking the achievement was former skipper Gerrard, who won two FA Cups and a Champions League with the club but never claimed a league title.
Gerrard, now manager of Rangers, wrote on Instagram : "Congratulations to all liverpoolfc on winning the premier league. Incredible achievement from a fantastic squad of top players.
"Lead by a world class manager and coaching team also a special mention for the backing from FSG.
Image: PA) PA)
"And lastly and most importantly the fans who have waited 30 years. Let the party begin."
One of Gerrard's former team-mates, Michael Owen, tweeted: "Congratulations LFC What an unbelievable season and the best team by a mile!"
Liverpool's current players were also tweeting as they watched events unfold at Stamford Bridge, as footage circulated around social media which appeared to show many of them watching the game together.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold wrote on Twitter : "Championssss!!!!"
Midfielder James Milner wrote: "30 years Reds! Let's enjoy it! Honoured to be part of this team & this club"
Referencing those who died in the Hillsborough disaster in 1989, defender Dejan Lovren wrote: "96 - Dream came true"
And posting a screenshot from his phone showing four missed calls from Alexander-Arnold, Andy Robertson joked: "Wonder what he wants"
Image: Reuters) Reuters)
Luis Garcia, a Champions League winner with the Reds in 2005, tweeted: "Congratulations to LFC!! What a fantastic achievement.
"Congrats to all the players, staff and board member. I'm not forgetting the Supporters. Enjoy the moment, it's been a long time but finally is here !!"
Another member of that Champions League winning team, Djimi Traore, wrote: "Congratulations to LFC for winning premier league 2019-20. Well deserve trophy for klopp and his team.fantastic achievement for LFC #YNWA"
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Former Liverpool striker John Aldridge posted a video of himself celebrating with an inflatable trophy.
Aldridge, who won the league with the Reds in 1987-88, tweeted: "What a wonderful feeling for all LFC fans across the globe!Love it,Absolutely smashed the league to bits"
Another past Liverpool striker, Fernando Tores, wrote: "Huge congrats to everyone at LFC on winning the premierleague.
"Unbelievable squad, magnificent manager, great staff but above all my sincere congrats to every single LFC supporter.
"You've been waiting so long and finally that desired trophy is yours. Very well deserved#YNWA"
Former Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina wrote: "CHAMPIONS!! Congratulations LFC!! Award more than deserved after an excellent season. 30 years later Today I feel more than proud of having belonged to this great club"
Former Liverpool manager Roy Evans tweeted: "Well deserved congrats to jurgen. and the team a great finish we have Waited a long time for this a great team effort from the manager the team and lots of people behind the scenes and of course our brilliant fans. To you all YNWA"
Image: PA) PA)
John W Henry, Liverpool's principal owner, wrote on Twitter: "This was a season for the ages and for the faithful of Liverpool Football Club. It has been an incredible year of magnificent achievement culminating tonight in capturing the Premier League title.
"The world has watched the fierce determination of this club on the field for every single match - the preparation, the resolve and the talent of those who put together perhaps the greatest league performance ever in any country's history.
"This in addition to winning a European championship, a Super Cup and a world championship - the totality of this accomplishment has brought respite and joy to so many in a year filled with so much tragedy. LFC has made the beautiful game more beautiful than ever.
"It is said, 'We are Liverpool.' You, the supporters are Liverpool in every sense and you continue to drive the club forward - a historic club making history once again."
From outside the world of football, basketball superstar and Liverpool fan LeBron James tweeted: "PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LET'S GO"
World heptathlon champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson tweeted: "PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS"


thedailymirror--2020-06-26--Trafford Centre owner Intu officially crashes into administration

Trafford Centre owner Intu has confirmed it has collapsed into administration after failed talks with lenders , but said its @ @ @ @ @ trade .
Intu said it has filed to appoint James Robert Tucker , Michael Robert @ @ @ @ @ from KPMG as administrators for the company .
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The company, which has been struggling with £4.5billion worth of debt, has said talks with lenders have failed, in a move that will place the future of its 17 centres in the balance
Trafford Centre owner Intu has confirmed it has collapsed into administration after failed talks with lenders on Friday.
The company, which hired KPMG as stand-by administrators earlier in the week, said its shopping centres will continue to trade.
It comes just a week after non-essential retailers in England were given the green light to reopen, following the 11-week coronavirus lockdown.
On Friday, Intu, whose centres also include Lakeside in Essex and the Newcastle Metro Centre, said it had been unable to persuade lenders to grant a debt repayment holiday ahead of a Friday night deadline. The company currently owes £4.5billion to creditors.
The announcement came just minutes after the London Stock Exchange suspended shares, in a warning that the company was about to go under.
Intu said it has now filed to appoint James Robert Tucker, Michael Robert Pink and David John Pike from KPMG as administrators for the company.
In total, it owns 17 retail malls in the UK, plus two more in Europe.
Image: Paul Thomas/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Paul Thomas/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Intu has struggled under a £4.5billion debt burden for the past year, but has been hammered by significantly lower rent payments from retail tenants since the coronavirus outbreak.
The company said it received just 29% of rent payments in March, after chancellor Rishi Sunak urged all landlords to grant high street chains a coronavirus payment holiday.
The company has also taken a hit from the shift to online shopping, with tenants such as House of Fraser and Debenhams closing stores and seeking rent cuts under mammoth restructuring deals.
In total, Intu employs around 3,000 workers across the UK, with a further 130,000 employed by its tenants.
On Friday, the firm said: "Underlying group operating companies remain unaffected and all shopping centres are continuing to trade.
"The Intu group's relationships with its tenants are with these operating companies, not the companies entering administration.
Image: Mike Raison/SOLO Syndication) Mike Raison/SOLO Syndication)
"The shopping centre operating companies have or are expected to enter into transitional services agreements with the administrators of the central entities to ensure continuity of service provision by the central entities to the individual shopping centres."
We've got a full list of all of Intu's shopping centres, here.
Richard Lim, chief executive of Retail Economics said today's announcement was inevitable.
"While the collapse has been highly anticipated, its significance cannot be understated. Many retail landlords remain stuck in an age of analogue retailing, sluggish to adapt their business model to the inevitable impact of online and evolution in consumer behaviour," he said.
"The future for the retail property market is unsettling. The impact of Covid-19 will only accelerate these trends, pushing a greater proportion of spending online while making the commercial viability of physical retail even more challenging.
"Permanent changes in the way people work, travel and communicate will also create further challenges for destinations reliant on high levels of footfall from office workers.
"Meanwhile, the shift in investment towards more mixed-use space that offers flexible office, residential and more leisure and entertainment may end up misplaced."


thedailymirror--2020-06-26--5 reasons why Dortmund transfer makes sense for Man Utd target Jude Bellingham

Manchester United target Jude Bellingham looks to have struck a blow to the Premier League giants by deciding destination Dortmund instead .
Bellingham , who will turn 17 at the end of this month , was tipped to join Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’ s men but the midfielder now appears to have the Bundesliga in his sights .
After scoring on his Championship home debut against Stoke it quickly became apparent Bellingham wouldn ’ t be staying in the West Midlands for long .
It was then a question of where next ?
As his performances continued to impress , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bellingham who soon became one of Europe ’ s hottest prospects .
United , Chelsea and Dortmund surfaced as the frontrunners with the Red Devils seemingly having the edge , offering a guided tour with Bellingham chaperoned by one Sir Alex Ferguson .
But despite Sir Alex ’ s best efforts , Bellingham has been swayed by the lure of Dortmund and the chance to become the latest teenage sensation to land at the Westfalenstadion .
Linking up with the likes of Erling Haaland and Jadon Sancho must have been a factor but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Bellingham ?
Here are five reasons .
A resurgent Man United may have improved their chances of playing on Europe ’ s biggest stage next season , especially if neighbours City have their European ban upheld .
But it is no guarantee that the Red Devils will be in the Champions League whereas Dortmund have already booked their place at the continent ’ s top table .
Second in the Bundesliga has seen to that and should Bellingham ’ s move be confirmed , the boy from Birmingham could soon be strutting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ become rather good at nurturing talent of late and giving youth a chance to shine , just ask messrs Sancho and Haaland .
Having only moved to the German side in January , 19-year-old Haaland has thrived in the black and yellow , scoring a remarkable 13 goals in just 14 Bundesliga games .
It ’ s safe to say the striker has hit the ground running , and the way he has bedded in so effortlessly will give much encouragement to Bellingham .
And yes it is true , Haaland was already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Red Bull Salzburg .
However , Dortmund boss Lucien Favre ’ s faith in youthful exuberance and his allowance for players to express themselves has also been pivotal to the Norwegian ’ s instant success .
3 .
The newest recruit to Dortmund ’ s conveyor belt of youth Haaland may be grabbing the headlines recently but he is by no means alone in reaching new heights when it comes to a youngster signing on the dotted line for Dortmund .
England ’ s Sancho swapped Man City for Dortmund back in 2017 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is staring at a multi-million pound move back to the English top flight .
Sancho is still only 20 years old .
Practically a veteran compared to Giovanni Reyna , who at 17 made his Bundesliga bow in January .
However , this wave of teenage talent is nothing new .
Chelsea ’ s Christian Pulisic was nurtured at Dortmund as were world cup winning pair , Mario Götze and Mats Hummels .
Die Borussen ’ s ongoing recruitment of young players is no coincidence .
Nor is the fact that their signings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are quick in transition .
Lightning counters and incisive passing are both huge elements of Dortmund ’ s play , a style suited to a special type of player .
From observing his displays in Birmingham ’ s engine room this season , Bellingham definitely fits that mould .
He has a calmness and composure that belies his years .
Not only do Dortmund covet youngsters who are technically gifted but also those with a strong mental attitude .
Discipline and focus are vital to their style , traits that Bellingham has in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where moving further afield would have hampered or even ended your chances of playing for England .
But those days are long gone , and under current Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate , regular football is the ticket to a spot in the national team .
Sancho left English shores and is now a fixture in Southgate ’ s squad thanks to his Dortmund displays , whereas Phil Foden chose to stay with City and is currently on the fringes .
Both talented boys , yet Sancho has the edge when it comes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amount of first-team minutes that he has amassed for his club .
With Euro 2021 approaching , there is no doubt Bellingham has taken note of this and perhaps felt a big move to the Premier League would have limited his playing time .
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WHO IS JUDE BELLINGHAM? THE ENGLISH YOUNGSTER SET TO JOIN BORUSSIA DORTMUND
WHO IS JUDE BELLINGHAM? THE ENGLISH YOUNGSTER SET TO JOIN BORUSSIA DORTMUND
Dortmund look on course to pip United to Bellingham's signature after persuading the Birmingham youngster on a switch to the Bundesliga. Here's why it's a good move for him.
Manchester United target Jude Bellingham looks to have struck a blow to the Premier League giants by deciding destination Dortmund instead.
Bellingham, who will turn 17 at the end of this month, was tipped to join Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men but the midfielder now appears to have the Bundesliga in his sights.
After scoring on his Championship home debut against Stoke it quickly became apparent Bellingham wouldn’t be staying in the West Midlands for long.
It was then a question of where next? As his performances continued to impress, all manner of clubs were linked with Bellingham who soon became one of Europe’s hottest prospects.
United, Chelsea and Dortmund surfaced as the frontrunners with the Red Devils seemingly having the edge, offering a guided tour with Bellingham chaperoned by one Sir Alex Ferguson.
Image: NurPhoto/PA Images) NurPhoto/PA Images)
But despite Sir Alex’s best efforts, Bellingham has been swayed by the lure of Dortmund and the chance to become the latest teenage sensation to land at the Westfalenstadion.
Linking up with the likes of Erling Haaland and Jadon Sancho must have been a factor but why else are Borussia the perfect fit for Bellingham?
Here are five reasons.
1. Champions League Football
Image: TIM EASTHOPE/BIRMINGHAM MAIL) TIM EASTHOPE/BIRMINGHAM MAIL)
A resurgent Man United may have improved their chances of playing on Europe’s biggest stage next season, especially if neighbours City have their European ban upheld.
But it is no guarantee that the Red Devils will be in the Champions League whereas Dortmund have already booked their place at the continent’s top table.
Second in the Bundesliga has seen to that and should Bellingham’s move be confirmed, the boy from Birmingham could soon be strutting his stuff across Europe.
2. A proven track record… just ask Erling Haaland
Image: Imago/PA Images) Imago/PA Images)
Dortmund have become rather good at nurturing talent of late and giving youth a chance to shine, just ask messrs Sancho and Haaland.
Having only moved to the German side in January, 19-year-old Haaland has thrived in the black and yellow, scoring a remarkable 13 goals in just 14 Bundesliga games.
It’s safe to say the striker has hit the ground running, and the way he has bedded in so effortlessly will give much encouragement to Bellingham.
And yes it is true, Haaland was already bagging goals for fun for previous club Red Bull Salzburg.
However, Dortmund boss Lucien Favre’s faith in youthful exuberance and his allowance for players to express themselves has also been pivotal to the Norwegian’s instant success.
3. The newest recruit to Dortmund’s conveyor belt of youth
Image: Borussia Dortmund via Getty Imag) Borussia Dortmund via Getty Imag)
Haaland may be grabbing the headlines recently but he is by no means alone in reaching new heights when it comes to a youngster signing on the dotted line for Dortmund.
England’s Sancho swapped Man City for Dortmund back in 2017 and now after two eye-catching campaigns, is staring at a multi-million pound move back to the English top flight.
Sancho is still only 20 years old. Practically a veteran compared to Giovanni Reyna, who at 17 made his Bundesliga bow in January.
However, this wave of teenage talent is nothing new. Chelsea’s Christian Pulisic was nurtured at Dortmund as were world cup winning pair, Mario Götze and Mats Hummels.
No pressure then, Jude.
4. Suits Bellingham’s style of play
Image: Action Images) Action Images)
Die Borussen’s ongoing recruitment of young players is no coincidence. Nor is the fact that their signings all have bags of technical ability and are quick in transition.
Lightning counters and incisive passing are both huge elements of Dortmund’s play, a style suited to a special type of player.
From observing his displays in Birmingham’s engine room this season, Bellingham definitely fits that mould. He has a calmness and composure that belies his years.
Not only do Dortmund covet youngsters who are technically gifted but also those with a strong mental attitude. Discipline and focus are vital to their style, traits that Bellingham has in abundance.
5. Enhance his England chances
Image: PA) PA)
There once was a time where moving further afield would have hampered or even ended your chances of playing for England.
But those days are long gone, and under current Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate, regular football is the ticket to a spot in the national team.
Sancho left English shores and is now a fixture in Southgate’s squad thanks to his Dortmund displays, whereas Phil Foden chose to stay with City and is currently on the fringes.
Both talented boys, yet Sancho has the edge when it comes to national selection due to the larger amount of first-team minutes that he has amassed for his club.
With Euro 2021 approaching, there is no doubt Bellingham has taken note of this and perhaps felt a big move to the Premier League would have limited his playing time.
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thedailymirror--2020-06-26--Jurgen Klopp's reason for missing final whistle that crowned Liverpool champions

Jurgen Klopp has revealed he missed the moment Liverpool were crowned Premier League champions - because he was on a call with his family .
Manchester City 's defeat at Chelsea on Thursday night confirmed the Reds ' long wait was over as they sealed their 19th league title and first since the 1989/90 season - before the advent of the Premier League .
Klopp and his Liverpool squad gathered together to watch the Chelsea-City match on television - but the manager missed the latter stages of the Stamford Bridge encounter .
Instead , the German boss was catching up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the media on Friday , he said : `` I called my family 10 seconds before the final whistle .
We had a FaceTime call .
`` I told them I loved them , they told me , they loved me .
It 's sad I ca n't be with them .
I told them to leave it on .
`` It was a really nice moment .
`` I can not answer all the messages I got but I can read all of them and that is what I will do in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are 23 points clear of closest challengers City , whose reign as Premier League champions came to an end , with 28 wins , two draws and only one defeat from their 31 matches And Klopp hailed his Liverpool players after writing their own history by winning the Premier League title .
The German added : `` The players wanted to write their own history and stories so they were ready not to compare us with those great figures in this club .
`` We were unbelievably good last year and smashing this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really difficult to get there . ''
On whether he will get a statue like the Reds ' previous title-winning managers , Klopp joked : `` They all got theirs when they were not here .
I want to live for 30 or 40 years ! ''

Klopp and his Liverpool squad gathered together to watch the Chelsea-City match on television - but the manager missed the latter stages of the Stamford Bridge encounter
Jurgen Klopp has revealed he missed the moment Liverpool were crowned Premier League champions - because he was on a call with his family.
Manchester City's defeat at Chelsea on Thursday night confirmed the Reds' long wait was over as they sealed their 19th league title and first since the 1989/90 season - before the advent of the Premier League.
Klopp and his Liverpool squad gathered together to watch the Chelsea-City match on television - but the manager missed the latter stages of the Stamford Bridge encounter.
Instead, the German boss was catching up with his loved ones.
Speaking to the media on Friday, he said: "I called my family 10 seconds before the final whistle. We had a FaceTime call.
Image: SkySports) SkySports)
"I told them I loved them, they told me, they loved me. It's sad I can't be with them. I told them to leave it on.
"It was a really nice moment.
"I cannot answer all the messages I got but I can read all of them and that is what I will do in the next few days."
Liverpool are 23 points clear of closest challengers City, whose reign as Premier League champions came to an end, with 28 wins, two draws and only one defeat from their 31 matches
Image: Julian Finney/NMC/Getty Pool/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) Julian Finney/NMC/Getty Pool/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
And Klopp hailed his Liverpool players after writing their own history by winning the Premier League title.
The German added: "The players wanted to write their own history and stories so they were ready not to compare us with those great figures in this club.
"We were unbelievably good last year and smashing this record is absolutely exceptional. It is really difficult to get there."
On whether he will get a statue like the Reds' previous title-winning managers, Klopp joked: "They all got theirs when they were not here. I want to live for 30 or 40 years!"


thedailymirror--2020-06-26--Inside Michael Jackson's daughter Paris' quirky life

The 22-year-old is a musician like her late father was but instead of wanting to hit the Billboard chart with pop music she performs soft-rock songs to intimate crowds with her band the Soundflowers .
The daughter of Jackson , who was only 11 when her father died , lives a life on the road with her bandmate boyfriend Gabriel Glenn in a bid to shun Hollywood and has even changed her name as a sign of re-birth and now goes by PK Dragonfly .
Proving she feels a deep connection to her hitmaker father , she has nine tattoo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the scars left by self-harming that occurred during her troubled teen years .
The star also claims that her dad was murdered .
The starlet believes that Jackson ’ s death was `` a set up '' and told Rolling Stone in 2017 that the Thriller singer would drop hints that he was going to be killed .
After years of trying to stay out of the limelight - despite being signed to one of the largest modelling agencies in the world IMG models and starring in movies - Paris is now letting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on her new reality series Unfiltered : Paris Jackson And Gabriel Glenn .
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Sign up for the Mirror 's daily newsletter for all the juiciest news In the trailer of the series - set to debut on Facebook Watch next week - she says she tried to shield herself from the public eye due to her dad 's fame and admits she was n't ready to be in the spotlight .
But now , Paris feels like she is ready to `` let the world in '' .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the public eye , you forget that I am a human , '' she explains .
`` I was against letting the world in because it was n't a choice .
I was n't ready then .
I feel like I 'm ready now . ''
This week Paris paid tribute to the King of Pop with unseen video footage to mark 11 years since his death .
The Billie Jean star died in 2009 after suffering a fatal heart attack at a Los Angeles hospital .
Paris has two brothers Michael Joseph @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 18 .
Paris and Michael Jr were born to mother Debbie Rowe .
Debbie previously said that Michael was upset after his split from wife Lisa Marie Presley that he may never become a father , so she proposed bearing his children .
In 1996 , it was announced that she was pregnant , and they married later that year .
They divorced in 1999 and Michael took full responsibility for raising the children .
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Michael Jackson's daughter Paris, who was only 11 when her hitmaker father died, lives an unusual life
Inside Michael Jackson's daughter Paris' quirky life from nine dad tattoos to her new name
Michael Jackson's daughter Paris leads a quirky life.
The 22-year-old is a musician like her late father was but instead of wanting to hit the Billboard chart with pop music she performs soft-rock songs to intimate crowds with her band the Soundflowers.
The daughter of Jackson, who was only 11 when her father died, lives a life on the road with her bandmate boyfriend Gabriel Glenn in a bid to shun Hollywood and has even changed her name as a sign of re-birth and now goes by PK Dragonfly.
Proving she feels a deep connection to her hitmaker father, she has nine tattoo tributes to him - which cover up the scars left by self-harming that occurred during her troubled teen years.
Image: parisjackson/Instagram) parisjackson/Instagram)
The star also claims that her dad was murdered.
The starlet believes that Jackson’s death was "a set up" and told Rolling Stone in 2017 that the Thriller singer would drop hints that he was going to be killed.
After years of trying to stay out of the limelight - despite being signed to one of the largest modelling agencies in the world IMG models and starring in movies - Paris is now letting people in as she lifts the lid on her new reality series Unfiltered: Paris Jackson And Gabriel Glenn.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
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In the trailer of the series - set to debut on Facebook Watch next week - she says she tried to shield herself from the public eye due to her dad's fame and admits she wasn't ready to be in the spotlight.
But now, Paris feels like she is ready to "let the world in".
"You see a kid grow up in the public eye, you forget that I am a human," she explains.
"I was against letting the world in because it wasn't a choice. I wasn't ready then. I feel like I'm ready now."
This week Paris paid tribute to the King of Pop with unseen video footage to mark 11 years since his death.
Image: AFP/Getty Images) AFP/Getty Images)
The Billie Jean star died in 2009 after suffering a fatal heart attack at a Los Angeles hospital.
Paris has two brothers Michael Joseph Jr, 23, and Prince, 18.
Paris and Michael Jr were born to mother Debbie Rowe.
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Debbie previously said that Michael was upset after his split from wife Lisa Marie Presley that he may never become a father, so she proposed bearing his children.
In 1996, it was announced that she was pregnant, and they married later that year.
They divorced in 1999 and Michael took full responsibility for raising the children.
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thedailymirror--2020-06-26--Coca-Cola set to launch first ever alcoholic drink - no mixer required

Soft drinks giant Coca-Cola is a step closer to launching its first booze brand , it has been revealed .
The fizzy pop-maker has trademarked and registered the name EH Canning Co with the Intellectual Property Office under an alcohol category .
After 126 years of making family favourites , Coca-Cola is breaking with tradition to create its first ever boozy drink .
According to trade journal The Grocer , the iconic label is likely to produce hard seltzer - a trendy , sparkling fruit flavoured alcoholic water which is flying off the shelves in America .
More 20 to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drink for grown ups as a lower calorie alternative to beer and brands like Kopparberg Passion Fruit and Mixed Berries hard seltzers are already on UK supermarket shelves including Tesco and Morrisons .
Aldi has just launched its own range of Nordic Wolf hard seltzers in flavours including strawberry and lime and raspberry and blackcurrant .
Aldi ’ s managing director of buying Julie Ashfield , said : “ It ’ s the drink on everyone ’ s lips at the moment and we couldn ’ t be more thrilled to introduce our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drinkers .
“ With the rise of more health-conscious consumers , we wanted to make sure we are catering for this market and Nordic Wolf does just that without compromising on price .
`` Offering a naturally flavoured , lower calorie alternative , we expect this brand-new launch to be a hit , especially as the summer heats up and BBQ season kicks in.
” Now Coke is planning to cash in on the growing market and experts say with no outright leader emerging , the brand has a chance to make it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agency HRA Global said : “ There ’ s no real standout.
” And retail expert Keith Webb told The Grocer he expected EH Canning to be a “ new spirit brand with worldwide potential ” but added it would not feature Coke branding , which was “ totally linked with fizzy drinks ” .
The drinks firm declined to comment but the patent covers mineral water , fruit drinks and alcohol and in one section excludes beer .

After 126 years of producing soft drinks, Coca-Cola looks like it's about to launch one with booze included - albeit under a different name. What we know so far
Coca-Cola set to launch first ever alcoholic drink - no mixer required
Soft drinks giant Coca-Cola is a step closer to launching its first booze brand, it has been revealed.
The fizzy pop-maker has trademarked and registered the name EH Canning Co with the Intellectual Property Office under an alcohol category.
After 126 years of making family favourites, Coca-Cola is breaking with tradition to create its first ever boozy drink.
According to trade journal The Grocer, the iconic label is likely to produce hard seltzer - a trendy, sparkling fruit flavoured alcoholic water which is flying off the shelves in America.
More 20 to 35-year-olds are turning to the fizzy, drink for grown ups as a lower calorie alternative to beer and brands like Kopparberg Passion Fruit and Mixed Berries hard seltzers are already on UK supermarket shelves including Tesco and Morrisons.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Aldi has just launched its own range of Nordic Wolf hard seltzers in flavours including strawberry and lime and raspberry and blackcurrant.
Aldi’s managing director of buying Julie Ashfield,said: “It’s the drink on everyone’s lips at the moment and we couldn’t be more thrilled to introduce our very own hard seltzer range to UK drinkers.
“With the rise of more health-conscious consumers, we wanted to make sure we are catering for this market and Nordic Wolf does just that without compromising on price.
"Offering a naturally flavoured, lower calorie alternative, we expect this brand-new launch to be a hit, especially as the summer heats up and BBQ season kicks in.”
Now Coke is planning to cash in on the growing market and experts say with no outright leader emerging, the brand has a chance to make it big.
Hamish Renton of food marketing agency HRA Global said: “There’s no real standout.”
And retail expert Keith Webb told The Grocer he expected EH Canning to be a “new spirit brand with worldwide potential” but added it would not feature Coke branding, which was “totally linked with fizzy drinks”.
The drinks firm declined to comment but the patent covers mineral water, fruit drinks and alcohol and in one section excludes beer.