thedailymirror--2020-08-14--Trans patient hit by Covid-19 treatment delays starts GoFundMe to fund sex-swap

A trans patient whose treatment is delayed by Covid-19 has launched a GoFundMe to pay for her sex-swap .
Elle Dalmayne , 29 , who was born a boy called Raphael , was hoping to start hormone treatment to fully transition to female this year .
But the coronavirus pandemic saw her treatment postponed and desperate Elle has launched a £20,000 fundraising appeal for surgery .
She said : “ I 've suffered with gender dysphoria since I was a child .
“ At my worst I 've had suicidal thoughts and I know only a transition will save my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't wait any longer.
” Elle , of Plumstead , south east London , secretly dressed in mum Emma 's clothes aged 10 but spent the next decade in denial .
She said she always hated the way she looked but only realised she wanted to change sex in her mid-20s .
She said : “ I 'd always hated my body and knew something was n't quite right as I was growing up .
“ I was about 10 when I realised I was drawn to femininity .
I 'd occasionally dress @ @ @ @ @ @ @ try and forget about it .
I later looked back on it as 'just a phase ' but I was in denial .
“ I went to an all boys school and when the other pupils wanted to talk about girls it felt weird .
I had a couple of girlfriends as a teenager , but it did n't feel right .
I did n't want to be intimate with them and when I was , I did n't enjoy it .
“ There was a lot of homophobia around so I would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ might be gay , let alone trans .
I did n't even know what that was.
” Naturally shy Elle says she became so self conscious on leaving school that she tried to “ be more masculine ” .
She said : “ I tried to be what I thought people wanted me to be .
I tired to behave a bit more masculine and started drinking .
“ But I was not being honest with myself .
I was really troubled trying to be that person .
It felt like I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think that behaviour delayed the realisation I wanted to transition .
It was like an escape from confirming who I really was.
” Six years ago Elle finally admitted the truth to herself and began to grow out her short hair .
She was determined to start dressing in a more feminine way but suffered a massive emotional setback when she was attacked by three men close to her home .
She said : “ I 'd grown my hair longer and had it in braids .
“ I was dressed quite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ These three men started shouting at me , pushed me into an alley and started asking me if I had any drugs before attacking and punching me .
“ I do n't know to this day if the attack was driven by homophobia or whether they thought I looked like some sort of dealer , but it knocked my confidence massively.
” It was a year before Elle finally admitted to her mum Emma , 44 , that she wanted to be female .
Emma said : “ I 'd noticed Elle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't say anything “ One day she reached for something in the kitchen and I noticed she had really grown her nails .
I said 'you need to cut those ' and she said ' I do n't want to ' .
“ I asked Elle is she was gay and she said 'no , I 'm female ' .
I felt absolutely fine about it .
I do n't see it as a big deal .
Your only hope in life is that your children are happy.
” Elle went to see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's gender identity clinic , the Tavistock , where doctors were assessing her for hormone treatment pre-lockdown .
Elle said : “ The specialist said I should try and socially live as female for a while then I would start hormone treatment , but it all came to an end with Covid .
“ I do n't know how long I will now have to wait .
It 's made me feel incredibly anxious .
“ I now try to avoid the mirror .
Some days are worse than others “ I feel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being in a prison cell.
” Elle has launched her £20,000 appeal in the hope people will help fund her surgery once she finally starts hormone treatment .
She said : “ I ca n't face waiting months and months for hormones then perhaps even longer for surgery .
“ If I get the operation on the NHS more quickly than anticipated then I will spend the money on the costs of facial feminisation to soften my male features.
” The waiting list for the clinic is as long as three years .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trust said : “ At the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak , the Gender Identity Clinic had to reschedule some appointments as it adapted to remote working .
All of our appointments are currently being delivered via telemedicine , and future appointments should not be further affected by the outbreak .
We understand how frustrating it is to have an appointment rescheduled , and apologise to everyone who has been affected.
” • To help Elle log on to : https : //www.gofundme.com/f/elles-medical-transition

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Elle Dalmayne, 29, of Plumstead, London, is raising £20,000 to pay for her hormone treatment to fully transition to female this year after years of trying to 'be more masculine'
A trans patient whose treatment is delayed by Covid-19 has launched a GoFundMe to pay for her transition.
Elle Dalmayne, 29, was hoping to start hormone treatment to fully transition to female this year.
But the coronavirus pandemic saw her treatment postponed and desperate Elle has launched a £20,000 fundraising appeal for surgery.
She said: “I've suffered with gender dysphoria since I was a child.
“At my worst I've had suicidal thoughts and I know only a transition will save my life. I feel like I can't wait any longer.”
Elle, of Plumstead, south east London, secretly dressed in mum Emma's clothes aged 10 but spent the next decade in denial.
She said she always hated the way she looked but only realised she wanted to change sex in her mid-20s.
She said: “I'd always hated my body and knew something wasn't quite right as I was growing up.
“I was about 10 when I realised I was drawn to femininity.
"I'd occasionally dress in my mum's clothes, then try and forget about it.
"I later looked back on it as 'just a phase' but I was in denial.
“I went to an all boys school and when the other pupils wanted to talk about girls it felt weird.
"I had a couple of girlfriends as a teenager, but it didn't feel right. I didn't want to be intimate with them and when I was, I didn't enjoy it.
“There was a lot of homophobia around so I wouldn't even allow myself to consider I might be gay, let alone trans. I didn't even know what that was.”
Naturally shy Elle says she became so self conscious on leaving school that she tried to “be more masculine”.
She said: “I tried to be what I thought people wanted me to be. I tired to behave a bit more masculine and started drinking.
“But I was not being honest with myself. I was really troubled trying to be that person. It felt like I wasn't being a genuine person.
“I think that behaviour delayed the realisation I wanted to transition. It was like an escape from confirming who I really was.”
Six years ago Elle finally admitted the truth to herself and began to grow out her short hair.
She was determined to start dressing in a more feminine way but suffered a massive emotional setback when she was attacked by three men close to her home.
She said: “I'd grown my hair longer and had it in braids.
“I was dressed quite neutral in jeans and a hoodie.
“These three men started shouting at me, pushed me into an alley and started asking me if I had any drugs before attacking and punching me.
“I don't know to this day if the attack was driven by homophobia or whether they thought I looked like some sort of dealer, but it knocked my confidence massively.”
It was a year before Elle finally admitted to her mum Emma, 44, that she wanted to be female.
Emma said: “I'd noticed Elle had grown her hair long but didn't say anything
“One day she reached for something in the kitchen and I noticed she had really grown her nails. I said 'you need to cut those' and she said 'I don't want to'.
“I asked Elle is she was gay and she said 'no, I'm female'. I felt absolutely fine about it. I don't see it as a big deal. Your only hope in life is that your children are happy.”
Elle went to see her GP and was referred to London's gender identity clinic, the Tavistock, where doctors were assessing her for hormone treatment pre-lockdown.
Elle said: “The specialist said I should try and socially live as female for a while then I would start hormone treatment, but it all came to an end with Covid.
“I don't know how long I will now have to wait. It's made me feel incredibly anxious.
“I now try to avoid the mirror. Some days are worse than others
“I feel trapped within myself. It's like being in a prison cell.”
Elle has launched her £20,000 appeal in the hope people will help fund her surgery once she finally starts hormone treatment.
She said: “I can't face waiting months and months for hormones then perhaps even longer for surgery.
“If I get the operation on the NHS more quickly than anticipated then I will spend the money on the costs of facial feminisation to soften my male features.”
The waiting list for the clinic is as long as three years.
A spokesman for Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust said: “At the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Gender Identity Clinic had to reschedule some appointments as it adapted to remote working.
"All of our appointments are currently being delivered via telemedicine, and future appointments should not be further affected by the outbreak.
"We understand how frustrating it is to have an appointment rescheduled, and apologise to everyone who has been affected.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-14--Man posts mind-blowing TikTok from mountain peak to disprove Flat Earth theory

Humans have known that Earth is round for more than 2,000 years , but despite this , many conspiracy theorists are still adamant that our planet is flat .
Now , one man has posted a mind-blowing video from the highest point in Canada , to prove these conspiracy theorists wrong .
Mark Harrison , a videographer based in Canada , regularly posts videos on his TikTok using a 360-degree camera mounted on a pole .
In one of his latest videos , the daredevil climbed to what he claims is the highest point in British Columbia , pointing his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ I ’ m at the highest point in BC and i ’ ve got a selfie-stick that points into the atmosphere .
“ This is my final test to show you that in fact , the early is truly round.
” After extending the pole , Mr Harrison ’ s camera filmed mind-blowing footage of the Earth , showing its spherical formation .
The video has now been viewed over 26 million times , although it seems that many viewers found it difficult to watch .
One user commented : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up there again , ” while another joked : “ I ’ m pretty comfortable with heights , but let me tell you…I was scared for you walking towards that ledge.
” While humans have known that the Earth is round for 2,000 years , these days scientists use geodesy - the science of measuring Earth 's shape , gravity and rotation .
NASA explained : “ Geodesy provides accurate measurements that show Earth is round .
With GPS and other satellites , scientists can measure Earth 's size and shape to within @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show Earth is round like the moon .
”

Mark Harrison, a videographer based in Canada, regularly posts videos on his TikTok using a 360-degree camera mounted on a pole
Humans have known that Earth is round for more than 2,000 years, but despite this, many conspiracy theorists are still adamant that our planet is flat.
Now, one man has posted a mind-blowing video from the highest point in Canada, to prove these conspiracy theorists wrong.
Mark Harrison, a videographer based in Canada, regularly posts videos on his TikTok using a 360-degree camera mounted on a pole.
In one of his latest videos, the daredevil climbed to what he claims is the highest point in British Columbia, pointing his camera up into the clouds.
He said: “I’m at the highest point in BC and i’ve got a selfie-stick that points into the atmosphere.
“This is my final test to show you that in fact, the early is truly round.”
Image: markharrison/Instagram) markharrison/Instagram) Image: markharrison/Instagram) markharrison/Instagram)
After extending the pole, Mr Harrison’s camera filmed mind-blowing footage of the Earth, showing its spherical formation.
The video has now been viewed over 26 million times, although it seems that many viewers found it difficult to watch.
One user commented: “Don’t ever put me up there again,” while another joked: “I’m pretty comfortable with heights, but let me tell you…I was scared for you walking towards that ledge.”
Image: markharrison/Instagram) markharrison/Instagram)
While humans have known that the Earth is round for 2,000 years, these days scientists use
geodesy - the science of measuring Earth's shape, gravity and rotation.
NASA explained: “Geodesy provides accurate measurements that show Earth is round. With GPS and other satellites, scientists can measure Earth's size and shape to within a centimeter. Pictures from space also show Earth is round like the moon.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-14--Gemma Collins unveils new short bob hairdo after chopping all her locks off

Gemma Collins showed off her dramatic new hairdo as she traded her signature long blonde locks for a fresh new bob following her split from longtime on/off boyfriend James Argent .
The TOWIE star , 39 , took to Instagram to flaunt her new look as she oozed confidence in the snap , alongside an uplifting caption .
Sharing the snap with her 1.9 million followers , Gem penned : `` Your a RARE BREED ... .
they are not supposed to UNDERSTAND YOU . ''
Revenge is best served hot - and The GC is definitely putting that mantra @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her hip , Gem showed off her famous curves as she pushed her hair back over her ear with the other hand .
The reality TV star wore a summery black and white dress that featured a leap print pattern on the skirt part of the outfit .
Pairing the daring new look with a statement red lippy , it 's safe to say Gem is looking and feeling better than ever since being back at home following her Greek getaway .
The stunning snap naturally had fans rush to the comments section @ @ @ @ @ @ @ look .
One fan penned : `` Love your short hair , much better without hair extensions , younger and classy . ''
Another wrote : `` Love your hair it makes you look younger x '' While a third added : `` Love your hair that length , beautiful Gem .
x '' Gem seems to be in good spirits following her split from Arg after he reportedly wanted an open relationship .
Gemma was left hurting after James called her a slew of cruel names including a `` hippo '' and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a collection of savage screenshots of their exchange on her Instagram before quickly deleting the messages .
At the time she also wrote of her heartbreak and announced that she would take a break from social media .
But she 's back and better than ever .
Following the split , Gem got stuck into business and continued to build her empire as she put her heartache aside .
She even signed a hefty six figure deal to become the face of budget airline Wizz Air .
While Gem was getting her fans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wizz Air took to their Instagram page to share the same snap with their customers .
The airline penned : `` The new @ gemmacollins1 livery .
May be coming soon to an airport near you . ''
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The TOWIE star, 39, took to Instagram to flaunt her new look as she oozed confidence in the snap, alongside an uplifting caption
Gemma Collins shows off dramatic short bob hairdo as she moves on from Arg split
Gemma Collins showed off her dramatic new hairdo as she traded her signature long blonde locks for a fresh new bob following her split from longtime on/off boyfriend James Argent.
The TOWIE star, 39, took to Instagram to flaunt her new look as she oozed confidence in the snap, alongside an uplifting caption.
Sharing the snap with her 1.9 million followers, Gem penned: "Your a RARE BREED .... they are not supposed to UNDERSTAND YOU."
Revenge is best served hot - and The GC is definitely putting that mantra into fruition.
With her hand on her hip, Gem showed off her famous curves as she pushed her hair back over her ear with the other hand.
Image: gemmacollins1/Instagram) gemmacollins1/Instagram)
The reality TV star wore a summery black and white dress that featured a leap print pattern on the skirt part of the outfit.
Pairing the daring new look with a statement red lippy, it's safe to say Gem is looking and feeling better than ever since being back at home following her Greek getaway.
The stunning snap naturally had fans rush to the comments section as they complimented Gem on her new look.
One fan penned: "Love your short hair, much better without hair extensions, younger and classy."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Another wrote: "Love your hair it makes you look younger x"
While a third added: "Love your hair that length, beautiful Gem. x"
Gem seems to be in good spirits following her split from Arg after he reportedly wanted an open relationship.
Gemma was left hurting after James called her a slew of cruel names including a "hippo" and "fat f**k".
Image: PA) PA)
She shared a collection of savage screenshots of their exchange on her Instagram before quickly deleting the messages.
At the time she also wrote of her heartbreak and announced that she would take a break from social media.
But she's back and better than ever.
Following the split, Gem got stuck into business and continued to build her empire as she put her heartache aside.
Image: Wizz Air/Instagram) Wizz Air/Instagram)
She even signed a hefty six figure deal to become the face of budget airline Wizz Air.
While Gem was getting her fans excited about her latest business venture, Wizz Air took to their Instagram page to share the same snap with their customers.
The airline penned: "The new @gemmacollins1 livery. May be coming soon to an airport near you."
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033


thedailymirror--2020-08-14--Katie Price hits back at Jodie Marsh's stinging jibe about toothless grin

The former glamour model , 42 , took no offence to her rival 's scathing comment about her toothless smile ahead of her dental treatment in Turkey .
Already the mother-of-five had poked fun at her grin as she jested she had `` James Bond villain teeth '' when she shared an insight into her dental work .
Katie had an incredible put down for Jodie in wishing her and her family the very best during the coronavirus pandemic .
Having recently broken her feet , the Instagram star has more to worry about than getting drawn into a mud-slinging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Katie told OK !
online : `` Katie has far more pressing issues currently than to be drawn into a tit for tat drawn by conclusion of Jodie 's light hearted fun emojis .
`` Katie was in fact first to point fun at herself and of her 'James bond Villain teeth ' she takes no offence .
`` She wishes Jodie all the very best and hopes Jodie and her family are all keeping well amid the COVID Pandemic . ''
Jodie tried to rile up her rival Katie by swiftly liking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Her supporter wrote : `` I remember when I were in school and the lats used to love Katie Price and I used to say nahhh she 's trash and I said Jodie Marsh were 10x better .
Well who 's got the last laugh now ? ''
Jodie pressed the like button on the post and responded with a string of laughing emojis .
The glamour model spat has been going on for nearly two decades but has Katie tried to offer the olive branch one final time by ignoring Jodie 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it all started because the queen of reality TV Katie felt threatened by her sudden rise to fame .
Their dramatic fall-out has escalated playing out in the limelight over sex , horses , men and fame .

Katie Price had incredible put down for Jodie Marsh as she responded to the digging comment about her toothless smile
Katie Price killed the Jodie Marsh feud with kindness.
The former glamour model, 42, took no offence to her rival's scathing comment about her toothless smile ahead of her dental treatment in Turkey.
Already the mother-of-five had poked fun at her grin as she jested she had "James Bond villain teeth" when she shared an insight into her dental work.
Katie had an incredible put down for Jodie in wishing her and her family the very best during the coronavirus pandemic.
Having recently broken her feet, the Instagram star has more to worry about than getting drawn into a mud-slinging match with Jodie.
Image: katieprice/Instagram) katieprice/Instagram)
A representative for Katie told OK! online : "Katie has far more pressing issues currently than to be drawn into a tit for tat drawn by conclusion of Jodie's light hearted fun emojis.
"Katie was in fact first to point fun at herself and of her 'James bond Villain teeth' she takes no offence.
"She wishes Jodie all the very best and hopes Jodie and her family are all keeping well amid the COVID Pandemic."
Jodie tried to rile up her rival Katie by swiftly liking a nasty tweet about her teeth.
Her supporter wrote: "I remember when I were in school and the lats used to love Katie Price and I used to say nahhh she's trash and I said Jodie Marsh were 10x better. Well who's got the last laugh now?"
Jodie pressed the like button on the post and responded with a string of laughing emojis.
Image: jodiemarshtv/Instagram) jodiemarshtv/Instagram)
The glamour model spat has been going on for nearly two decades but has Katie tried to offer the olive branch one final time by ignoring Jodie's latest dig?
The venomous rivalry went back years.
Jodie made bold claims it all started because the queen of reality TV Katie felt threatened by her sudden rise to fame.
Their dramatic fall-out has escalated playing out in the limelight over sex, horses, men and fame.


thedailymirror--2020-08-14--Inside Russell Howard's private family life after he storms off stage at gig

Russell Howard may have been in the public eye for around 15 years , but he 's kept his family life very private .
The comedian , 40 , became a regular on our TV screens way back in 2006 when he signed up as a panelist on Mock The Week .
Since then , the stand-up has released a string of DVDs from his gigs and appeared on almost every panel show you can imagine .
He 's also hosted a number of his own shows , including Russell Howard 's Good News and The Russell Howard Hour , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Russell Howard & Mum : USA Road Trip .
Off stage and off screen , Russell keeps to himself .
He lives in the Camden area of London with his wife , Cerys , a doctor , and their pet Jack Russell dog Archie .
Russell confirmed on Alan Carr 's Christmas Cracker on Christmas Day 2018 that he 'd be getting married the following year , and they tied the knot in June 2019 .
He has n't spoken about Cerys much , but he recently opened up about how difficult @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during the coronavirus pandemic .
NHS geriatric doctor Cerys has been helping fight COVID-19 on the frontline .
Speaking about her on Sunday Brunch earlier this year , Russell said : `` She ’ s a frontline doctor .
She 's got a couple of doctors living with her .
`` It felt the most sensible thing to do .
It 's heartbreaking but it 's for the greater good . ''
They met when he was 21 and she was 17 , and a friend of his sister Kerry .
Kerry is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actress , 38 , is best known for her roles as Laura in BBC Three comedy Him & Her and as Leanne in Witless .
Kerry has also appeared on an episode of her brother 's show Russell Howard 's Good News , in Drunk History , and Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps .
She also played Katy Perry in an episode of Murder in Successville .
Kerry 's twin brother Daniel has perhaps been the biggest part of Russell 's stand up .
Russell regularly shares funny tales @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him appear on his TV shows with him over the years .
Russell recently made headlines after he stormed off stage at a gig in his native Bristol just five minutes in .
The star was testing out new material at a Bristol pub ahead of his new tour when he became angry that an audience member sat in the front row was filming his entire set .
It 's said Russell told the woman : `` That 's literally the worst thing you can do . ''
He told the woman to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked her how she would like it if someone started filming her at her place of work , before mimicking doing so by taking out his phone and aiming the camera at her .
A spokesperson for Russell said : `` Any comedian whose set is being recorded at a new material night would find it distracting .
`` The beauty of live performance particularly at this strange time is its intended for the room only . ''

The comedian and TV presenter has been in the public eye for around 15 years, but he's kept his family life mostly behind closed doors
Inside Russell Howard's private family life after he storms off stage at gig over filming
Russell Howard may have been in the public eye for around 15 years, but he's kept his family life very private.
The comedian, 40, became a regular on our TV screens way back in 2006 when he signed up as a panelist on Mock The Week.
Since then, the stand-up has released a string of DVDs from his gigs and appeared on almost every panel show you can imagine.
He's also hosted a number of his own shows, including Russell Howard's Good News and The Russell Howard Hour, and even starred with his mum Ninette in Russell Howard & Mum: USA Road Trip.
Off stage and off screen, Russell keeps to himself.
He lives in the Camden area of London with his wife, Cerys, a doctor, and their pet Jack Russell dog Archie.
Image: WENN.com) WENN.com)
Russell confirmed on Alan Carr's Christmas Cracker on Christmas Day 2018 that he'd be getting married the following year, and they tied the knot in June 2019.
He hasn't spoken about Cerys much, but he recently opened up about how difficult it was for them to live separately during the coronavirus pandemic.
NHS geriatric doctor Cerys has been helping fight COVID-19 on the frontline.
Speaking about her on Sunday Brunch earlier this year, Russell said: "She’s a frontline doctor. She's got a couple of doctors living with her.
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
Image: Sky One) Sky One)
"It felt the most sensible thing to do. It's heartbreaking but it's for the greater good."
Russell and Cerys started dating in 2004.
They met when he was 21 and she was 17, and a friend of his sister Kerry.
Kerry is also in the public eye.
Image: Rex) Rex)
The actress, 38, is best known for her roles as Laura in BBC Three comedy Him & Her and as Leanne in Witless.
Kerry has also appeared on an episode of her brother's show Russell Howard's Good News, in Drunk History, and Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps.
She also played Katy Perry in an episode of Murder in Successville.
Kerry's twin brother Daniel has perhaps been the biggest part of Russell's stand up.
Image: Sky One) Sky One)
Image: Steve Meddle/REX/Shutterstock) Steve Meddle/REX/Shutterstock)
Russell regularly shares funny tales about his little brother and has had him appear on his TV shows with him over the years.
Russell recently made headlines after he stormed off stage at a gig in his native Bristol just five minutes in.
The star was testing out new material at a Bristol pub ahead of his new tour when he became angry that an audience member sat in the front row was filming his entire set.
It's said Russell told the woman: "That's literally the worst thing you can do."
Image: SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
He told the woman to "live in the moment" and asked her how she would like it if someone started filming her at her place of work, before mimicking doing so by taking out his phone and aiming the camera at her.
A spokesperson for Russell said: "Any comedian whose set is being recorded at a new material night would find it distracting.
"The beauty of live performance particularly at this strange time is its intended for the room only."


thedailymirror--2020-08-14--Teen in wheelchair mugged for phone as she waited for her helper outside Tesco

A teenager in a wheelchair was mugged for her mobile phone as she waited for her helper outside Tesco .
Ella Rose , 17 , has spina bifida and hydrocephalus and is paralysed from the chest down .
The youngster 's father Jack Rose said she was `` pounced on '' after she got out her phone to call her personal assistant outside the supermarket in West Street , Sheffield .
Mr Rose : `` Ella has only just been allowed to go out again and she went to town with her PA , who had gone in to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ phone out to call her from outside and ask her to buy peanut butter or something and an opportunist pounced , wrestled the phone from her and legged it . ''
Luckily , Ella was not hurt in the mugging but Mr Rose said that she was quite shaken as nothing like this has ever happened to her before , reports Yorkshire Live .
`` It 's the first kind of confrontation or any physical stress that she 's had as everyone is normally so nice and supportive '' , Mr Rose said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it to West Street when I heard and she was really shaken , it 's quite sad .
But we encouraged her to go back out because we do n't want her confidence to be knocked . ''
But Mr Rose said that it was horrible for him as a father , knowing that he was not able to stop the attack from happening .
`` It 's that defenceless feeling .
She 's a young 17 and me and my wife have always done everything for her or with her and we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well , so it 's that feeling of helplessness '' , he said .
Mr Rose and his wife were shocked to find out that there is no CCTV outside the Tesco on West Street so they can not even find the person responsible .
However , Mr Rose 's sadness has even extended to the attacker himself .
He said : `` It 's sad that someone has made those choices , no body dreams of growing up and snatching phones from disabled girls so I feel sorry for him too .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Rose 's friends has set up a GoFundMe to raise money so that Ella can get a new phone - with any funds over the target being donated to the Sheffield Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus .
You can donate to the fundraiser here .
South Yorkshire Police confirmed that they received a call at 11.39am on Tuesday morning , to reports of a theft outside Tesco in West Street .
They said : `` It was reported that the victim had her phone snatched out of her hand .
Further @ @ @ @ @ @ @ night and enquiries into the incident are ongoing .
`` We understand this incident was very distressing for the victim and would like to reassure her and her family that an investigation is underway . ''
Anyone with information on Ella 's attack should call 101 quoting incident number 375 of August 11 or crime reference 14/120312/20 .

Ella Rose, 17, who has spina bifida and hydrocephalus and is paralysed from the chest down, was "pounded on" as she got her phone out to call her assistant outside the supermarket in West Street, Sheffield
Teenager in wheelchair mugged for phone as she waited for her helper outside Tesco
A teenager in a wheelchair was mugged for her mobile phone as she waited for her helper outside Tesco.
Ella Rose, 17, has spina bifida and hydrocephalus and is paralysed from the chest down.
The youngster's father Jack Rose said she was "pounced on" after she got out her phone to call her personal assistant outside the supermarket in West Street, Sheffield.
Mr Rose: "Ella has only just been allowed to go out again and she went to town with her PA, who had gone in to the shop.
"Ella had got her phone out to call her from outside and ask her to buy peanut butter or something and an opportunist pounced, wrestled the phone from her and legged it."
Luckily, Ella was not hurt in the mugging but Mr Rose said that she was quite shaken as nothing like this has ever happened to her before, reports Yorkshire Live.
"It's the first kind of confrontation or any physical stress that she's had as everyone is normally so nice and supportive", Mr Rose said.
Image: Google Streetview) Google Streetview)
He added: "I legged it to West Street when I heard and she was really shaken, it's quite sad. But we encouraged her to go back out because we don't want her confidence to be knocked."
But Mr Rose said that it was horrible for him as a father, knowing that he was not able to stop the attack from happening.
"It's that defenceless feeling. She's a young 17 and me and my wife have always done everything for her or with her and we trust that the world will treat her well, so it's that feeling of helplessness", he said.
Mr Rose and his wife were shocked to find out that there is no CCTV outside the Tesco on West Street so they cannot even find the person responsible.
However, Mr Rose's sadness has even extended to the attacker himself.
He said: "It's sad that someone has made those choices, no body dreams of growing up and snatching phones from disabled girls so I feel sorry for him too."
Since the mugging, one of Mr Rose's friends has set up a GoFundMe to raise money so that Ella can get a new phone - with any funds over the target being donated to the Sheffield Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus.
You can donate to the fundraiser here.
South Yorkshire Police confirmed that they received a call at 11.39am on Tuesday morning, to reports of a theft outside Tesco in West Street.
They said: "It was reported that the victim had her phone snatched out of her hand. Further contact was made with the victim last night and enquiries into the incident are ongoing.
"We understand this incident was very distressing for the victim and would like to reassure her and her family that an investigation is underway."
Anyone with information on Ella's attack should call 101 quoting incident number 375 of August 11 or crime reference 14/120312/20.


thedailymirror--2020-08-14--Brits told to define 'essential travel' themselves when FCO changes its advice

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic , the FCO has been continually reviewing its advice for Brits planning trips abroad .
In some cases such as Spain and Portugal , the government has advised against 'all but essential travel ' .
As it continues to monitor numbers of coronavirus cases , the FCO has been adding more countries to the list , most notably France and the Netherlands earlier this week .
For Brits , this means that most package holidays and flights are being cancelled , as these are deemed to be 'non-essential ' travel .
But what exactly does count @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it depends on a case-by-case basis - and the FCO leaves it down to you to decide for yourself .
The FCO explains on its website : `` Sometimes we say that only essential travel is advised .
Whether travel is essential or not is your own decision .
`` You may have urgent family or business commitments to attend to .
Circumstances differ from person to person .
Only you can make an informed decision based on the risks . ''
A word of caution - if you choose to travel against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ likely to be invalidated .
If you absolutely need to travel , check your policy and get in touch with your provider .
Be realistic too - a holiday is n't going to be considered as essential travel .
During the coronavirus pandemic , if you do choose to travel when the FCO advises against this , it 's likely you will need to quarantine when you return to the UK .
It 's also worth considering that if you 're not insured and you get coronavirus , or end up in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ facing some hefty costs .
Before you book a trip or travel , you should always check the latest FCO advice for your destination - you can search for your chosen country on the FCO list here .
'All but essential ' travel advice is n't always related to coronavirus - it 's worth noting that the FCO also uses this when it deems there to be other risks , for example natural disasters , civil unrest or even terrorist threats .
The FCO clarifies : `` We sometimes advise against all travel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ particular place .
In cases of non-terrorist threats like coups , civil unrest or natural disasters we will advise against travel only when we consider the risk to British nationals is unacceptably high .
`` In the case of terrorism we will only advise against travel in situations of extreme and imminent danger , where the threat is sufficiently specific , large-scale or endemic to affect British nationals severely . ''

The FCO is advising against 'all but essential' travel to a number of countries - we look at what's deemed 'essential'
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, the FCO has been continually reviewing its advice for Brits planning trips abroad.
In some cases such as Spain and Portugal, the government has advised against 'all but essential travel'. As it continues to monitor numbers of coronavirus cases, the FCO has been adding more countries to the list, most notably France and the Netherlands earlier this week.
For Brits, this means that most package holidays and flights are being cancelled, as these are deemed to be 'non-essential' travel. But what exactly does count as 'essential' travel.
Essentially, it depends on a case-by-case basis - and the FCO leaves it down to you to decide for yourself.
Image: Cultura RF) Cultura RF)
The FCO explains on its website : "Sometimes we say that only essential travel is advised. Whether travel is essential or not is your own decision.
"You may have urgent family or business commitments to attend to. Circumstances differ from person to person. Only you can make an informed decision based on the risks."
A word of caution - if you choose to travel against FCO advice, your travel insurance is likely to be invalidated. If you absolutely need to travel, check your policy and get in touch with your provider.
Be realistic too - a holiday isn't going to be considered as essential travel.
During the coronavirus pandemic, if you do choose to travel when the FCO advises against this, it's likely you will need to quarantine when you return to the UK.
It's also worth considering that if you're not insured and you get coronavirus, or end up in a local lockdown, it could leave you facing some hefty costs.
Before you book a trip or travel, you should always check the latest FCO advice for your destination - you can search for your chosen country on the FCO list here.
'All but essential' travel advice isn't always related to coronavirus - it's worth noting that the FCO also uses this when it deems there to be other risks, for example natural disasters, civil unrest or even terrorist threats.
The FCO clarifies: "We sometimes advise against all travel or all but essential travel to a particular place. In cases of non-terrorist threats like coups, civil unrest or natural disasters we will advise against travel only when we consider the risk to British nationals is unacceptably high.
"In the case of terrorism we will only advise against travel in situations of extreme and imminent danger, where the threat is sufficiently specific, large-scale or endemic to affect British nationals severely."


thedailymirror--2020-08-14--Passenger's foot massage on plane sparks outrage and leaves people 'gagging'

When it comes to travelling on a plane , there are certain unspoken rules of etiquette we all follow .
For instance , use headphones if you 're listening to music and do n't recline your chair right back into someone 's face .
It 's also common decency to keep your shoes and socks on during a flight - but we 've seen people put their bare feet up on other people 's seats and even use their toes to work a touch screen .
A more recent clip of bare feet on a plane is currently doing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outrage .
Shared by the popular Instagram account , Passenger Shaming , the video shows a woman in a face covering giving the man sat behind her a foot massage .
The man raises his leg in the aisle , so his foot is level with the woman 's arm rest .
She then takes hold of his bare foot and begins rubbing up and down it .
The post was captioned : `` JFC !
Come on !
!
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! ''
It has since gone viral , with many people commenting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked : `` WHAT THE ACTUAL F**K IS THIS ?
! ''
Another wrote : `` I am not ok after this . ''
A third said : `` Oh no just no no no !
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!
!
All the nopes that ever noped in Nopeland !
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! ''
Someone else replied : `` OMG get a room ... ... Gagging !
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! ''
`` I literally screamed as I saw this , '' commented a different user .
This comes after a man left fellow passengers on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reheat a slice of pizza .
In an effort to warm up his snack , the man turned on the overhead light above his seat and held the pizza just millimetres from the bulb .
The bizarre moment was captured on camera by a fellow passenger and shared by Passenger Shaming with the caption : `` Just warming up some leftovers . ''
It garnered more than 8,300 likes as others were left divided by his cooking technique .
One commented : `` You ca n't fix stupid . ''
Another said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It does n't put out heat . ''
But a third thought it might actually have work , claiming : `` I actually got burned from touching that light after hours of it being switched on . ''
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We want to hear all about it .
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A video of a woman giving someone a foot massage during a flight has gone viral on social media and left many people feeling 'disgusted'
When it comes to travelling on a plane, there are certain unspoken rules of etiquette we all follow.
For instance, use headphones if you're listening to music and don't recline your chair right back into someone's face.
It's also common decency to keep your shoes and socks on during a flight - but we've seen people put their bare feet up on other people's seats and even use their toes to work a touch screen.
A more recent clip of bare feet on a plane is currently doing the rounds online - and it's sparked outrage.
Shared by the popular Instagram account, Passenger Shaming, the video shows a woman in a face covering giving the man sat behind her a foot massage.
The man raises his leg in the aisle, so his foot is level with the woman's arm rest.
She then takes hold of his bare foot and begins rubbing up and down it.
The post was captioned: "JFC! Come on!!!!"
It has since gone viral, with many people commenting to share their disgust.
One person asked: "WHAT THE ACTUAL F**K IS THIS?!"
Another wrote: "I am not ok after this."
A third said: "Oh no just no no no!!!!! All the nopes that ever noped in Nopeland!!!!"
Someone else replied: "OMG get a room......Gagging!!!"
"I literally screamed as I saw this," commented a different user.
This comes after a man left fellow passengers on a plane baffled by his attempts to reheat a slice of pizza.
In an effort to warm up his snack, the man turned on the overhead light above his seat and held the pizza just millimetres from the bulb.
The bizarre moment was captured on camera by a fellow passenger and shared by Passenger Shaming with the caption: "Just warming up some leftovers."
It garnered more than 8,300 likes as others were left divided by his cooking technique.
One commented: "You can't fix stupid."
Another said: "That's an LED light. It doesn't put out heat."
But a third thought it might actually have work, claiming: "I actually got burned from touching that light after hours of it being switched on."
Do you have a story to share? We want to hear all about it. Email us at yourmirror@mirror.co.uk


thedailymirror--2020-08-14--Arsenal begin 'internal investigation' into Pepe's record £72million transfer

Arsenal are reportedly using Nicolas Pepe 's club record £72million arrival last summer as the principle subject of an internal investigation over their transfer business .
The Gunners are determined to improve their business acumen in the transfer market having fallen out of contention for the top four places in the Premier League .
They remain pleased with the work being done by Mikel Arteta since his appointment as manager in December , with the FA Cup now added as a sign of the impact being made by the club 's former captain .
In addition to that , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Gunners on a free transfer after he left Chelsea .
However , ESPN report that it is the Pepe deal that is still most interesting to club chiefs as they look to try and determine how and why such a fee ended up being paid for the 25-year-old .
The Gunners paid Lille an initial £20million for Pepe last summer , with the remaining £52million of the deal being due over the next five years , leaving Arsenal liable for a large cash outlay in each of the next five summer transfer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who were interested in Pepe were stunned when they discovered how much the Gunners were paying for him , and swiftly withdrew any interest on the basis that they were n't willing to match them .
Technical director Edu posed with the new signing at his unveiling , but he is said to have not had much say in the signing having only just arrived at the club himself .
Pepe 's performances are n't said to be part of the review into his signing .
Although somewhat inconsistent , he eventually managed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ competitions in his first season in English football .
The Gunners are committed to a review of all their off-field operations at present , a process which recently led to the departure of a host of scouts including the renowned talent-spotter Francis Cagigao and the former Gunners midfielder and Reading and Leeds manager Brian McDermott .

ARSENAL TRANSFER NEWS: WHO IS COMING AND GOING THIS SUMMER AT THE EMIRATES?
ARSENAL TRANSFER NEWS: WHO IS COMING AND GOING THIS SUMMER AT THE EMIRATES?
Arsenal paid a club record fee for the Ivory Coast international when they signed him from Lille last summer, and it was claimed the deal has prompted the Gunners to review their approach
Arsenal have denied conducting an internal investigation into their transfer business in the wake of Nicolas Pepe's club record £72million arrival last summer.
The Gunners are determined to improve their business acumen in the transfer market having fallen out of contention for the top four places in the Premier League.
They remain pleased with the work being done by Mikel Arteta since his appointment as manager in December, with the FA Cup now added as a sign of the impact being made by the club's former captain.
In addition to that, the experienced Brazil international Willian has now joined the Gunners on a free transfer after he left Chelsea.
ESPN claimed that Pepe's deal was being looked at by club chiefs as they look to try and determine how and why such a fee ended up being paid for the 25-year-old but they have denied that is the case.
Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
The Gunners paid Lille an initial £20million for Pepe last summer, with the remaining £52million of the deal being due over the next five years, leaving Arsenal liable for a large cash outlay in each of the next five summer transfer windows.
ESPN claim that other clubs who were interested in Pepe were stunned when they discovered how much the Gunners were paying for him, and swiftly withdrew any interest on the basis that they weren't willing to match them.
Technical director Edu posed with the new signing at his unveiling, but he is said to have not had much say in the signing having only just arrived at the club himself.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Pepe's performances aren't said to be part of the review into his signing.
Although somewhat inconsistent, he eventually managed eight goals and 10 assists in all competitions in his first season in English football.
The Gunners are committed to a review of all their off-field operations at present, a process which recently led to the departure of a host of scouts including the renowned talent-spotter Francis Cagigao and the former Gunners midfielder and Reading and Leeds manager Brian McDermott.


thedailymirror--2020-08-14--Cheapest supermarkets named - and where you’ll pay 50% more for the same food

The cheapest supermarket for your weekly shop has been named with savvy shoppers saving nearly £45 .
Researchers from Which ?
took the same list to Tesco , Asda , Sainsbury 's , Morrisons , Aldi , Lidl and Waitrose - and even worked out the cost online from Ocado .
To reach its conclusions , Which ?
researchers looked at the cost for a trolley of 85 items - including groceries and household essentials - every day in July .
It then averaged out the cost to try and take account of any special offers running at different brands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them was huge , with some shoppers spending 56 % less on their weekly shop at one popular supermarket .
Aldi 's offering setting shoppers back just £78.50 while filling the same list at Waitrose cost customers £122.47 .
It 's fair to say Aldi was happy with the result - with the supermarket taking to Facebook to celebrate .
`` The only place to get Aldi prices ... is to shop at Aldi !
Price match that , Tesco , '' Aldi wrote .
Shoppers agreed - adding it was n't just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too .
`` Aldi all the way .
Their wine is excellent .
The quality of their food has come a long way too , '' one fan wrote .
Another added : `` Love Aldi their meat is far superior to any of the other supermarkets particularly their steaks and meat joints and I save on average between 20-30 pounds a week shopping in there .
`` Anyone who thinks that they are paying more for ’ quality ’ is deluded . ''
A third wrote : `` It 's a mindset @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's better and only lower classes shop in Aldi & Lidl .
Well it 's their loss I love Aldi fab wines fresh meat & veg that lasts & maybe a some garden lights . ''
Which ?
's shopping list included items such as Kenco Millicano coffee , Oxo stock cubes and Twinings English breakfast tea - as well as own-brand pasta , lettuce and milk .
As own-brand items are n't identical at different shops , Which ?
worked to make sure they were at least as close as possible- @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and other industry data .

When researchers went out to buy the same 85 items at Britain's major supermarkets they found you'd spend 56% more at some than others - with the major retailers from Aldi to Tesco ranked
Cheapest supermarkets named - and where you’ll pay 50% more for the same food
The cheapest supermarket for your weekly shop has been named with savvy shoppers saving nearly £45.
Researchers from Which? took the same list to Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Aldi, Lidl and Waitrose - and even worked out the cost online from Ocado.
To reach its conclusions, Which? researchers looked at the cost for a trolley of 85 items - including groceries and household essentials - every day in July.
It then averaged out the cost to try and take account of any special offers running at different brands.
And the gap in prices between them was huge, with some shoppers spending 56% less on their weekly shop at one popular supermarket.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Aldi's offering setting shoppers back just £78.50 while filling the same list at Waitrose cost customers £122.47.
It's fair to say Aldi was happy with the result - with the supermarket taking to Facebook to celebrate.
"The only place to get Aldi prices... is to shop at Aldi! Price match that, Tesco," Aldi wrote.
Shoppers agreed - adding it wasn't just prices that were great, but quality too.
"Aldi all the way. Their wine is excellent. The quality of their food has come a long way too," one fan wrote.
Another added: "Love Aldi their meat is far superior to any of the other supermarkets particularly their steaks and meat joints and I save on average between 20-30 pounds a week shopping in there.
"Anyone who thinks that they are paying more for’quality’ is deluded."
Image: PA) PA)
A third wrote: "It's a mindset some people think if it costs more it's better and only lower classes shop in Aldi & Lidl. Well it's their loss I love Aldi fab wines fresh meat & veg that lasts & maybe a some garden lights."
Here's how the prices compared:
Aldi - £78.50
Lidl - £79.46
Asda - £88.29
Tesco - £98.48
Morrisons - £99.30
Sainsbury's - £103.26
Ocado - £117.85
Waitrose - £122.47
Which?'s shopping list included items such as Kenco Millicano coffee, Oxo stock cubes and Twinings English breakfast tea - as well as own-brand pasta, lettuce and milk.
As own-brand items aren't identical at different shops, Which? worked to make sure they were at least as close as possible- based on things like weight, quality and other industry data.


thedailymirror--2020-08-15--ISIS bride 'back in Britain' after having arm and breast blown off in Syria

A bride who claims she was `` duped into joining ISIS '' before having her arm and breast blown off is allegedly back in Britain .
Samia Hussein had her left arm and a part of her breast blown off by a bomb dropped by coalition forces in Syria , according to reports .
According to The Sun , the 25-year-old tried to return to the UK via Heathrow using her British passport - however was reportedly stopped by anti-terror police .
A source claimed she returned to London on February 12 — believed to be on a flight from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigated for her time in Syria .
A source told the publication : “ Her links and claims are being forensically investigated.
” Last year , the family of Hussein , who left the UK to study in Nairobi , Kenya , claimed she was `` brainwashed '' by the terror group during her time in the country .
They said she attended the United States International University in the capital city and `` was working hard there '' .
Samia , from Southall , west London , was reportedly approached by terrorists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in need .
She was found to be living alongside IS bride Shamima Begum in the Kurdish-run al-Hawl refugee camp in northern Syria last year following the fall of Baghouz .
The Met told The Sun she has been detained on suspicion of membership of a banned organisation , under Section 11 of the Terrorism Act 2000 .

Samia Hussein had her left arm and a part of her breast blown off by a bomb dropped by coalition forces in Syria, according to reports
ISIS bride 'back in Britain' after having arm and breast blown off in Syria
A bride who claims she was "duped into joining ISIS" before having her arm and breast blown off is allegedly back in Britain.
Samia Hussein had her left arm and a part of her breast blown off by a bomb dropped by coalition forces in Syria, according to reports.
According to The Sun, the 25-year-old tried to return to the UK via Heathrow using her British passport - however was reportedly stopped by anti-terror police.
A source claimed she returned to London on February 12 — believed to be on a flight from Turkey.
She is now allegedly being investigated for her time in Syria.
A source told the publication: “Her links and claims are being forensically investigated.”
Image: AFP/Getty Images) AFP/Getty Images)
Last year, the family of Hussein, who left the UK to study in Nairobi, Kenya, claimed she was "brainwashed" by the terror group during her time in the country.
They said she attended the United States International University in the capital city and "was working hard there".
Samia, from Southall, west London, was reportedly approached by terrorists and told she would be helping children in need.
She was found to be living alongside IS bride Shamima Begum in the Kurdish-run al-Hawl refugee camp in northern Syria last year following the fall of Baghouz.
The Met told The Sun she has been detained on suspicion of membership of a banned organisation, under Section 11 of the Terrorism Act 2000.
It added: “Enquiries remain ongoing.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-15--Setien breaks silence after Barcelona humiliated by Bayern in Champions League

Quique Setien admitted Barcelona 's 8-2 Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich `` will cause a lot of damage '' as he faced up to the prospect of being sacked as head coach .
Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu promised changes in the coming week following the club 's humiliating quarter-final exit - saying `` some decisions have already been thought of '' .
His comments were widely interpreted as indicating the end for Setien , with former Barca star Xavi and ex-Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino among the names rumoured to be in the frame to replace the 61-year-old .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ as he spoke after Friday 's game , during which Bayern had raced to a 4-1 lead by half-time before inflicting one of Barcelona 's worst European defeats .
`` Right now we feel enormous frustration and all we can do is make conclusions and think about the future , '' Setien told reporters , in quotes reported by Mail Online .
`` Barca is a club that is so great that this will cause us a lot of damage and obviously some things will have to change .
The truth is this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Setien admitted his future as head coach was out of his hands following `` a humiliating and painful defeat '' .
He said : `` Barcelona want to recover their identity .
`` Right now , it 's too soon to think about whether I will stay or not .
It does n't depend on me .
`` We have to reflect , taking the situation into account and the importance that such a humiliating and painful defeat means .
`` I 'm hurt , evidently , by such a hefty defeat .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ tremendously painful .
`` I 'm not worried about my future right now , but a defeat that is very painful for the club and the fans . ''
Setien , who took charge in January after Ernesto Valverde was sacked , acknowledged that exiting the Champions League in such an embarrassing manner would n't be countenanced by Barca fans following a season without silverware .
Who do you think should be the next Barcelona boss ?
Have your say below '' I know what a defeat of this calibre means , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to analyse what happened today from a bigger perspective .
I know that the credibility of a coach diminishes when something like this happens .
This is n't what worries me at the moment .
`` We have to accept the defeat how it is .
We were beaten by a very good team .
`` Apart from the first few minutes , they were clearly better than us for the rest of the game . ''
Setien was also asked about Gerard Pique 's comments , after the veteran centre-back sensationally offered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A tearful Pique , who has been at Barcelona since 2008 , said : “ We have hit rock bottom .
If I have to leave for new blood to come , I will leave .
`` We do not compete in Europe or the league .
The club needs changes of all kinds.
” Setien admitted Pique 's assessment was significant , saying : `` This reflection from a player that has been here his whole life indicates something . ''
Bartomeu said after the game that decisions needed to be made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's been a disaster , and now it 's time to take some decisions , '' said Bartomeu to Movistar , in quotes translated for Barcelona 's English language Twitter page .
`` Some of them we 've already thought about .
We need to take these decisions , and there 's some others that we have to take now . ''
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Friday's 8-2 quarter-final drubbing has piled immense pressure on Setien, and the head coach appeared resigned to his fate after president Josep Maria Bartomeu promised 'changes'
Quique Setien admitted Barcelona's 8-2 Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich "will cause a lot of damage" as he faced up to the prospect of being sacked as head coach.
Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu promised changes in the coming week following the club's humiliating quarter-final exit - saying "some decisions have already been thought of".
His comments were widely interpreted as indicating the end for Setien, with former Barca star Xavi and ex-Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino among the names rumoured to be in the frame to replace the 61-year-old.
And Setien appeared resigned to his fate as he spoke after Friday's game, during which Bayern had raced to a 4-1 lead by half-time before inflicting one of Barcelona's worst European defeats.
"Right now we feel enormous frustration and all we can do is make conclusions and think about the future," Setien told reporters, in quotes reported by Mail Online.
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
"Barca is a club that is so great that this will cause us a lot of damage and obviously some things will have to change. The truth is this is a tremendously painful defeat."
Setien admitted his future as head coach was out of his hands following "a humiliating and painful defeat".
He said: " Barcelona want to recover their identity.
"Right now, it's too soon to think about whether I will stay or not. It doesn't depend on me.
"We have to reflect, taking the situation into account and the importance that such a humiliating and painful defeat means.
"I'm hurt, evidently, by such a hefty defeat. The way it came about has been tremendously painful.
"I'm not worried about my future right now, but a defeat that is very painful for the club and the fans."
Setien, who took charge in January after Ernesto Valverde was sacked, acknowledged that exiting the Champions League in such an embarrassing manner wouldn't be countenanced by Barca fans following a season without silverware.
Who do you think should be the next Barcelona boss? Have your say below
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
"I know what a defeat of this calibre means," the Spaniard said.
"We have to analyse what happened today from a bigger perspective. I know that the credibility of a coach diminishes when something like this happens. This isn't what worries me at the moment.
"We have to accept the defeat how it is. We were beaten by a very good team.
"Apart from the first few minutes, they were clearly better than us for the rest of the game."
Image: BT Sport) BT Sport)
Setien was also asked about Gerard Pique 's comments, after the veteran centre-back sensationally offered to quit Barcelona following the defeat.
A tearful Pique, who has been at Barcelona since 2008, said: “We have hit rock bottom. If I have to leave for new blood to come, I will leave.
"We do not compete in Europe or the league. The club needs changes of all kinds.”
Setien admitted Pique's assessment was significant, saying: "This reflection from a player that has been here his whole life indicates something."
Bartomeu said after the game that decisions needed to be made following the humiliating defeat.
"It's been a disaster, and now it's time to take some decisions," said Bartomeu to Movistar, in quotes translated for Barcelona's English language Twitter page.
"Some of them we've already thought about. We need to take these decisions, and there's some others that we have to take now."
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thedailymirror--2020-08-15--Dave Portnoy stuns fans by spending fortune on Bitcoin and ChainLink in seconds

Barstool Sports founder and media mogul Dave Portnoy stunned fans on Thursday when he splashed a quarter of a million dollars within seconds on digital currencies .
Fans of the 43-year-old businessman were stunned to watch him splash the cash on cryptocurrencies Bitcoin and ChainLink in a video he shared online .
The American media star – whose sports blog empire is believed to be worth as much as $ 450 million ( £343 million ) – was advised by 38-year-old Olympic rowers and Facebook ‘ victims ’ Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss .
The Winklevoss twins – who were both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ David Fincher film The Social Network which showed the duo accuse Jesse Eisenberg ’ s Mark Zuckerberg of stealing their Facebook idea – run a cryptocurrency buying website called Gemini .
In a video shared on his Barstool Sports social media channels , Dave showed himself getting a crash course in cryptocurrencies and opting to spend $ 250,000 ( £191,000 ) on a combination of virtual currencies Bitcoin , on which he spent $ 200,000 ( £152,000 ) , and ChainLink , on which he spent $ 50,000 ( £38,000 ) .
As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bucks in a matter of clicks , they took to the comments sections of his posts to express their absolute shock and amazement .
One fan wrote : “ Crazy how Dave just dropped $ 200k into bitcoin like it 's nothing and I 'm over here struggling to accumulate 0.2 BTC .
RIP my peasant life.
” While another was stunned to see the mogul invest in something he seemingly didn ’ t understand as he announced at the end of his video he still did not know what Bitcoins are .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 250 racks on BTC .
‘ I dont know what bitcoin is ’ Haha I screamed !
Bitcoin is currently worth $ 11,880 ( £9,078 ) per virtual “ coin ” , while ChinLink “ coins ” are worth $ 17 ( £13 ) each .
Cryptocurrencies are digital currencies that some businesses hope can be used to make payments worldwide without the need to pay exchange rate fees – among other purposes .
They can be bought and sold by anyone – while their value has baffled economic experts as they fluctuate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part or in full , and have been seen by many as a quicker way of increasing wealth than dabbling with the stock exchange .
In 2017 , Bitcoin reached an all time high of £15,599 per coin when just one year earlier they had been worth £636 each .
While in the past five months , ChainLink coins have increased in value from £1.72 per coin on 15 March to the current price of £13.06 on 15 August .
Nick King , CEO of GetCrypto.info – which gives insight into the world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to invest in the virtual coins – says the involvement in cryptocurrencies by the likes of the Winkelvoss Twins and Dave Portnoy will increase awareness and make the use of the coins for trading and for general business more mainstream .
He told The Mirror Online : “ Dave ’ s entry into the crypto market shows that digital currencies are entering the mainstream , as well as being taken seriously by institutional investors .
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The sports site founder was given cryptocurrency advice from Olympians and Facebook stars Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss – and fans were gobsmacked when he casually splashed $250,000 on Bitcoin and ChainLink
Barstool Sports founder and media mogul Dave Portnoy stunned fans on Thursday when he splashed a quarter of a million dollars within seconds on digital currencies.
Fans of the 43-year-old businessman were stunned to watch him splash the cash on cryptocurrencies Bitcoin and ChainLink in a video he shared online.
The American media star – whose sports blog empire is believed to be worth as much as $450 million (£343 million) – was advised by 38-year-old Olympic rowers and Facebook ‘victims’ Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss.
The Winklevoss twins – who were both played by Armie Hammer in the 2010 David Fincher film The Social Network which showed the duo accuse Jesse Eisenberg’s Mark Zuckerberg of stealing their Facebook idea – run a cryptocurrency buying website called Gemini.
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In a video shared on his Barstool Sports social media channels, Dave showed himself getting a crash course in cryptocurrencies and opting to spend $250,000 (£191,000) on a combination of virtual currencies Bitcoin, on which he spent $200,000 (£152,000), and ChainLink, on which he spent $50,000 (£38,000).
As fans watched the star move his mega bucks in a matter of clicks, they took to the comments sections of his posts to express their absolute shock and amazement.
One fan wrote: “Crazy how Dave just dropped $200k into bitcoin like it's nothing and I'm over here struggling to accumulate 0.2 BTC. RIP my peasant life.”
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While another was stunned to see the mogul invest in something he seemingly didn’t understand as he announced at the end of his video he still did not know what Bitcoins are.
The astonished viewer remarked: “drops 250 racks on BTC. ‘I dont know what bitcoin is’ Haha I screamed!
Bitcoin is currently worth $11,880 (£9,078) per virtual “coin”, while ChainLink “coins” are worth $17 (£13) each.
Cryptocurrencies are digital currencies that some businesses hope can be used to make payments worldwide without the need to pay exchange rate fees – among other purposes.
They can be bought and sold by anyone – while their value has baffled economic experts as they fluctuate wildly.
They can be bought in part or in full, and have been seen by many as a quicker way of increasing wealth than dabbling with the stock exchange.
In 2017, Bitcoin reached an all time high of £15,599 per coin when just one year earlier they had been worth £636 each.
While in the past five months, ChainLink coins have increased in value from £1.72 per coin on 15 March to the current price of £13.06 on 15 August.
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Nick King, CEO of GetCrypto.info – which gives insight into the world of cryptocurrencies and provides guides on how to invest in the virtual coins – says the involvement in cryptocurrencies by the likes of the Winkelvoss Twins and Dave Portnoy will increase awareness and make the use of the coins for trading and for general business more mainstream.
He told The Mirror Online: “Dave’s entry into the crypto market shows that digital currencies are entering the mainstream, as well as being taken seriously by institutional investors.”
He added: “Where large buyers lead increased prices tend to follow.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-15--PC Harper's widow shares final picture together before he was dragged to death

The heartbroken widow of PC Andrew Harper has shared the final picture of herself and her husband just four days before he died .
PC Harper was killed on August 15 last year as he tried to stop three thieves fleeing after they stole a quad bike from a house in Berkshire .
His killers , Henry Long , 19 , and 18-year-olds Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers were jailed for the 28-year-old newlywed 's manslaughter after they were cleared of murder .
Speaking to MailOnline today , on the first anniversary of her husband 's death , Lissie shared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just days before the tragedy .
In the image , the couple are smiling sweetly at a friend 's wedding , just four weeks after exchanging their own vows .
The now 29-year-old revealed the pair had been planning on trying for a baby after their honeymoon - another thing that was robbed from them .
She said : `` I miss everything about him — the hugs , the kisses , him coming in and scooping me up , giving me love .
It 's crippling .
We had a honeymoon booked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I had to cancel , and were planning on trying for a baby when we got back .
`` Andrew would have been a great dad and having a family with him is one of the many things his killers have taken from me . ''
In an attempt to shield Lissie after the death , she was told she could not see his body .
Instead she sat beside his closed coffin and told him how loved he was .
Lissie added : `` Not seeing Andrew 's body after he died @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to believe that he 's gone .
But I sat beside his closed coffin in the chapel of rest and told him that I loved him , that everything would be OK , and one day we 'd be together again . ''
She requested her husband 's wedding ring so she could wear it around her neck on a chain , however it vanished during the incident .
Instead , her sister Kate , 31 , had a heart charm engraved with Andrew 's writing from his wedding speech - in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Lissie ' .
Lissie is now calling for Harper 's Law , which would mean those convicted of causing the death of emergency workers would spend the rest of their life in prison .
Long , who drove the car that dragged PC Harper to his death , was sentenced to 16 years , meaning he may be out in less than 11 .
Cole and Bowers , the passengers at the time , were each jailed for 13 years , so they could be out in eight .
But the terms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Attorney General for review .

On the first anniversary of her husband's death, Lissie shared a final image of the childhood sweethearts just days before the tragedy in Berkshire
PC Harper's widow shares final picture together days before he was dragged to death
The heartbroken widow of PC Andrew Harper has shared the final picture of herself and her husband just four days before he died.
PC Harper was killed on August 15 last year as he tried to stop three thieves fleeing after they stole a quad bike from a house in Berkshire.
His killers, Henry Long, 19, and 18-year-olds Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers were jailed for the 28-year-old newlywed's manslaughter after they were cleared of murder.
Speaking to MailOnline today, on the first anniversary of her husband's death, Lissie shared a final image of the childhood sweethearts just days before the tragedy.
In the image, the couple are smiling sweetly at a friend's wedding, just four weeks after exchanging their own vows.
Image: PA) PA)
The now 29-year-old revealed the pair had been planning on trying for a baby after their honeymoon - another thing that was robbed from them.
She said: "I miss everything about him — the hugs, the kisses, him coming in and scooping me up, giving me love. It's crippling. We had a honeymoon booked in the Maldives in September, which I had to cancel, and were planning on trying for a baby when we got back.
"Andrew would have been a great dad and having a family with him is one of the many things his killers have taken from me."
In an attempt to shield Lissie after the death, she was told she could not see his body.
Image: PA) PA)
Image: PA) PA)
Instead she sat beside his closed coffin and told him how loved he was.
Lissie added: "Not seeing Andrew's body after he died has made it even harder for me to believe that he's gone. But I sat beside his closed coffin in the chapel of rest and told him that I loved him, that everything would be OK, and one day we'd be together again."
She requested her husband's wedding ring so she could wear it around her neck on a chain, however it vanished during the incident.
Image: PA) PA)
Instead, her sister Kate, 31, had a heart charm engraved with Andrew's writing from his wedding speech - in a message that read 'I love you, Lissie'.
Lissie is now calling for Harper's Law, which would mean those convicted of causing the death of emergency workers would spend the rest of their life in prison.
Long, who drove the car that dragged PC Harper to his death, was sentenced to 16 years, meaning he may be out in less than 11.
Cole and Bowers, the passengers at the time, were each jailed for 13 years, so they could be out in eight.
But the terms could be increased after they were referred to the Attorney General for review.


thedailymirror--2020-08-15--Barcelona chief promises changes with Setien on brink after Bayern humiliation

Josep Maria Bartomeu has promised big changes following Barcelona 's Champions League humiliation by Bayern Munich - with Quique Setien believed to be on the brink of being sacked .
Head coach Setien looks destined for the chop after Barca were thrashed 8-2 by Bayern on Friday , with Xavi and Mauricio Pochettino among the names in the frame to replace him .
Setien was already under pressure going into the quarter-final , but the 61-year-old appears doomed following one of the club 's worst defeats in Europe - which president Bartomeu described as `` a disaster '' .
After @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today is not the day '' for detailing the changes - but promised that big decisions would be announced in the coming week following the end of a trophy-less season .
`` It 's been a disaster , and now it 's time to take some decisions , '' said Bartomeu to Movistar , in quotes translated for Barcelona 's English language Twitter page .
`` Some of them we 've already thought about .
We need to take these decisions , and there 's some others that we have to take now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be made , Bartomeu replied : `` Today 's not a day to talk about that .
Today 's a day for feeling bad for ourselves .
`` I 'm not going to say right now what the changes are because some of them we 've already thought of before what 's happened in the Champions League .
`` But this is for the week to come .
Today 's not the day for that .
Today 's the day for feeling bad , and trying to lift our head tomorrow , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about these decisions we need to take . ''
Those decisions are thought to include replacing Setien , while sporting director Eric Abidal and CEO Oscar Grau are also said to face uncertain futures , according to journalist Gianluca di Marzio .
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Have your say below The president went on to apologise to fans for Friday night 's abject performance , saying `` this is n't the Barca that we believe in '' .
`` Above all I need to say sorry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the cules [ Barcelona fans ] because this is n't the Barca that we believe in .
`` It 's tough , it 's really tough .
I feel bad for all the members , for the fans , for the players , for everyone , because we 've not been the team that we are and the club that we should be , and I feel so bad about it . ''
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Josep Maria Bartomeu said some decisions have already been made and will be announced over the next week after Barca's 8-2 drubbing by Bayern Munich, with Xavi and Pochettino linked
Josep Maria Bartomeu has promised big changes following Barcelona's Champions League humiliation by Bayern Munich - with Quique Setien believed to be on the brink of being sacked.
Head coach Setien looks destined for the chop after Barca were thrashed 8-2 by Bayern on Friday, with Xavi and Mauricio Pochettino among the names in the frame to replace him.
Setien was already under pressure going into the quarter-final, but the 61-year-old appears doomed following one of the club's worst defeats in Europe - which president Bartomeu described as "a disaster".
After the humiliating defeat, Bartomeu said "today is not the day" for detailing the changes - but promised that big decisions would be announced in the coming week following the end of a trophy-less season.
"It's been a disaster, and now it's time to take some decisions," said Bartomeu to Movistar, in quotes translated for Barcelona's English language Twitter page.
"Some of them we've already thought about. We need to take these decisions, and there's some others that we have to take now."
Asked what decisions were going to be made, Bartomeu replied: "Today's not a day to talk about that. Today's a day for feeling bad for ourselves.
"I'm not going to say right now what the changes are because some of them we've already thought of before what's happened in the Champions League.
"But this is for the week to come. Today's not the day for that. Today's the day for feeling bad, and trying to lift our head tomorrow, and in the week we'll talk about these decisions we need to take."
Those decisions are thought to include replacing Setien, while sporting director Eric Abidal and CEO Oscar Grau are also said to face uncertain futures, according to journalist Gianluca di Marzio.
Who do you think should be the next Barcelona boss? Have your say below
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The president went on to apologise to fans for Friday night's abject performance, saying "this isn't the Barca that we believe in".
"Above all I need to say sorry to the members, the fans, and the cules [ Barcelona fans] because this isn't the Barca that we believe in.
"It's tough, it's really tough. I feel bad for all the members, for the fans, for the players, for everyone, because we've not been the team that we are and the club that we should be, and I feel so bad about it."
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thedailymirror--2020-08-15--PC Harper's widow says killers gave her 'life sentence' on anniversary of death

The devastated widow of PC Andrew Harper spoke out for the first time today on how his killers had given her ' a life sentence ' without him .
PC Harper was killed as he tried to stop three thieves fleeing after they stole a quad bike from a remote house in Stanford Dingley , Berkshire , on August 15 last year .
Henry Long , 19 , and 18-year-olds Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers were jailed for the 28-year-old newlywed 's manslaughter after they were cleared of murder .
Speaking to MailOnline today on the first anniversary of her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who married Andrew just four weeks before he died , said she had been asleep when she heard a knock at the door .
At first , the 29-year-old said she thought she had locked PC Harper out of their home accidentally , having spoken to him just hours before .
However upon opening the door , the newlywed was met with another officer who told her 'Andrew has died ' .
She said : `` I remember saying : 'Are you sure ?
But we just got married ' .
I realise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in my head , it made what he was telling me impossible to believe . ''
Lissie , who is now calling for Harper 's Law , which would mean those convicted of causing the death of emergency workers would spend the rest of their life in prison , said she then ran upstairs and buried her face into a towel .
She told MailOnline she thought she was going to be sick , but eventually came back downstairs as she knew the officer 'had a job to do ' .
Lissie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10 people had been taken into custody , something that initially confused her as she thought her husband 's death was a car accident on his way home .
She said : `` I said : 'What do you mean ?
It 's not murder though is it ? '
And he said : 'Yes , we think it was ' .
That made me even more distraught — it was n't an accident , somebody had taken Andrew 's life . ''
Lissie added that by taking Andrew 's life , his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - despite all three teenagers potentially facing reduced sentences .
Long , who drove the car that dragged PC Harper to his death , was sentenced to 16 years , meaning he may be out in less than 11 .
Cole and Bowers , the passengers at the time , were each jailed for 13 years , so they could be out in eight .
But the terms could be increased after they were referred to the Attorney General for review .
'In killing Andrew , a good , hard-working , honest , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life that was so precious and subjected me to a life sentence without him , ' Lissie added .

PC Harper was killed as he tried to stop three thieves fleeing after they stole a quad bike from a remote house in Stanford Dingley, Berkshire, on August 15 last year. Today, his wife Lissie speaks out
PC Harper's widow says killers gave her 'life sentence' on anniversary of his death
The devastated widow of PC Andrew Harper spoke out for the first time today on how his killers had given her 'a life sentence' without him.
PC Harper was killed as he tried to stop three thieves fleeing after they stole a quad bike from a remote house in Stanford Dingley, Berkshire, on August 15 last year.
Henry Long, 19, and 18-year-olds Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers were jailed for the 28-year-old newlywed's manslaughter after they were cleared of murder.
Speaking to MailOnline today on the first anniversary of her husband's death, Lissie Harper, who married Andrew just four weeks before he died, said she had been asleep when she heard a knock at the door.
At first, the 29-year-old said she thought she had locked PC Harper out of their home accidentally, having spoken to him just hours before.
Image: PA) PA) Image: PA) PA)
However upon opening the door, the newlywed was met with another officer who told her 'Andrew has died'.
She said: "I remember saying: 'Are you sure? But we just got married'. I realise that didn't make sense but somehow, in my head, it made what he was telling me impossible to believe."
Lissie, who is now calling for Harper's Law, which would mean those convicted of causing the death of emergency workers would spend the rest of their life in prison, said she then ran upstairs and buried her face into a towel.
She told MailOnline she thought she was going to be sick, but eventually came back downstairs as she knew the officer 'had a job to do'.
Image: PA) PA) Image: PA) PA)
Lissie added that the officer then told her 10 people had been taken into custody, something that initially confused her as she thought her husband's death was a car accident on his way home.
She said: "I said: 'What do you mean? It's not murder though is it?' And he said: 'Yes, we think it was'. That made me even more distraught — it wasn't an accident, somebody had taken Andrew's life."
Lissie added that by taking Andrew's life, his killers had handed her a life sentence - despite all three teenagers potentially facing reduced sentences.
Image: PA) PA)
Long, who drove the car that dragged PC Harper to his death, was sentenced to 16 years, meaning he may be out in less than 11.
Cole and Bowers, the passengers at the time, were each jailed for 13 years, so they could be out in eight.
But the terms could be increased after they were referred to the Attorney General for review.
'In killing Andrew, a good, hard-working, honest, loving man, they have taken a life that was so precious and subjected me to a life sentence without him,' Lissie added.


thedailymirror--2020-08-14--Coronation Street star Katherine Kelly 'divorcing husband of seven years'

Former Coronation Street star Katherine Kelly has allegedly split from her husband of seven years , Ryan Clark , bringing their marriage to a sad end .
The 40-year-old actress – famous for playing Becky McDonald in the ITV soap opera between 2006 and 2012 – and her Australian husband have said to have been separating their belongings from their home in the past week .
Katherine and digital analyst Ryan met in 2011 and tied-the-knot two years later at a ceremony in Las Vegas .
They have two daughters – six-year-old Orla and three-year-old Rose – and the couple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ London home so Katherine can relocate to be closer to her family in Barnsley .
A source close to the couple told The Sun : “ Katherine and Ryan have made the difficult decision to separate .
“ They see it as a positive move for both of them and the separation is completely amicable .
“ Their children are their top priority and they will continue to co-parent as good friends.
” While the break up is sad news for the couple , sources claimed to The Sun that the break-up was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turning sour .
It is also reported that the pair are on good terms and keeping in contact to keep on top of raising their young daughters together .
Glamorous Katherine has previously expressed how she has been good at hiding the stress of being a parent in the spotlight .
She told the Daily Mail ’ s YOU Magazine in 2016 : “ Like every working mother , I ’ m paddling away like a duck beneath the water.
” She also said that becoming a mother had brought a softer side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I get weepy even watching the news .
I agree with my mother that having children removes a layer of skin that you never grow back.
” In the same interview , the mum-of-two discussed meeting Ryan and how they fell for each other .
She revealed : “ I met Ryan at my best friend ’ s wedding in Australia .
But he was with someone else and I ’ d only split up with my boyfriend of six years the week before .
“ We became good mates first because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s circle and I ’ d see him whenever I was visiting her .
Then when I went back , he was single and so was I , so it was lovely to get together romantically at last .
”

The soap actress and her Australian digital analyst husband have called time on their marriage after seven years together. The couple have two children together.
Former Coronation Street star Katherine Kelly has allegedly split from her husband of seven years, Ryan Clark, bringing their marriage to a sad end.
The 40-year-old actress – famous for playing Becky McDonald in the ITV soap opera between 2006 and 2012 – and her Australian husband have said to have been separating their belongings from their home in the past week.
Katherine and digital analyst Ryan met in 2011 and tied-the-knot two years later at a ceremony in Las Vegas.
They have two daughters – six-year-old Orla and three-year-old Rose – and the couple are said to be selling their North London home so Katherine can relocate to be closer to her family in Barnsley.
Image: Daily Mirror) Daily Mirror)
A source close to the couple told The Sun: “Katherine and Ryan have made the difficult decision to separate.
“They see it as a positive move for both of them and the separation is completely amicable.
“Their children are their top priority and they will continue to co-parent as good friends.”
While the break up is sad news for the couple, sources claimed to The Sun that the break-up was not a case of love in lockdown turning sour.
Image: PA) PA)
It is also reported that the pair are on good terms and keeping in contact to keep on top of raising their young daughters together.
Glamorous Katherine has previously expressed how she has been good at hiding the stress of being a parent in the spotlight.
She told the Daily Mail’s YOU Magazine in 2016: “Like every working mother, I’m paddling away like a duck beneath the water.”
She also said that becoming a mother had brought a softer side out of her.
She said: “I get weepy even watching the news. I agree with my mother that having children removes a layer of skin that you never grow back.”
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
In the same interview, the mum-of-two discussed meeting Ryan and how they fell for each other.
She revealed: “I met Ryan at my best friend’s wedding in Australia. But he was with someone else and I’d only split up with my boyfriend of six years the week before.
“We became good mates first because he was part of my friend’s circle and I’d see him whenever I was visiting her. Then when I went back, he was single and so was I, so it was lovely to get together romantically at last.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-14--'Remember Forgotten Army who fought for Britain in WWII' ahead of VJ Day

It was the day that the guns in the Far East finally fell silent and the Forgotten Army knew they would finally be coming home .
The Japanese surrender on August 15 , 1945 marked the official end of the Second World War .
But while crowds flocked to Buckingham Palace to cheer the Royal Family on the balcony , celebrations elsewhere in the country were far more muted .
Victory in Japan Day never sparked the wild jubilation of Victory in Europe Day three months earlier and the heroes returning from Burma , Thailand and brutal prisoner of war @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And ahead of today ’ s 75th anniversary , a shocking survey has revealed that almost half of Britons have no idea what VJ Day is .
Armed Forces charity the Soldiers , Sailors , Airmen and Families Association found 46 % did not recognise the acronym while 52 % did not feel the need to mark it in anyway .
SSAFA chairman Sir Gary Coward said : “ We should all be aware of our national history , especially when associated with an unrelenting campaign and huge sacrifice .
“ VJ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year , we remember 75 years since the day Japan surrendered , in effect bringing the Second World War to a conclusion .
“ Many people celebrated Victory in Europe Day but very few acknowledge or know about Victory over Japan Day .
“ Thousands of Allied soldiers , sailors and airmen remained incarcerated in horrendous conditions and their many colleagues continued to fight bitter battles for freedom in the Far East well after VE Day .
“ Without their supreme sacrifice , life would be very different today .
“ So we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this and try to learn the lessons of this key moment in history .
“ The huge losses on all sides must not be forgotten.
” But millions of people around the world will be saluting the Forgotten Army today and remembering all affected by the war against Japan .
World leaders will pay tribute to Second World War veterans as the UK commemorates the sacrifices of its Armed Forces and Allies on the 75th anniversary of VJ Day .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and nine other world leaders – including US President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Muhammadu Buhari and Canada ’ s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau – have recorded a video message thanking those who served .
In the Friendship of Nations video , each leader will say in turn : “ To all who served , we thank you.
” And the Royal Family will be leading our national thank you in a day of Covid-compliant commemorations .

A shocking survey has revealed that almost half of Britons have no idea what VJ Day which marks the official end of the Second World War on August 15, 1945
VJ Day: Brits told to 'remember Forgotten Army who fought for UK in WWII'
It was the day that the guns in the Far East finally fell silent and the Forgotten Army knew they would finally be coming home.
The Japanese surrender on August 15, 1945 marked the official end of the Second World War.
But while crowds flocked to Buckingham Palace to cheer the Royal Family on the balcony, celebrations elsewhere in the country were far more muted.
Victory in Japan Day never sparked the wild jubilation of Victory in Europe Day three months earlier and the heroes returning from Burma, Thailand and brutal prisoner of war camps often felt their efforts were overshadowed.
And ahead of today’s 75th anniversary, a shocking survey has revealed that almost half of Britons have no idea what VJ Day is.
Armed Forces charity the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association found 46% did not recognise the acronym while 52% did not feel the need to mark it in anyway.
SSAFA chairman Sir Gary Coward said: “We should all be aware of our national history, especially when associated with an unrelenting campaign and huge sacrifice.
“VJ Day marks such an event. This year, we remember 75 years since the day Japan surrendered, in effect bringing the Second World War to a conclusion.
“Many people celebrated Victory in Europe Day but very few acknowledge or know about Victory over Japan Day.
“Thousands of Allied soldiers, sailors and airmen remained incarcerated in horrendous conditions and their many colleagues continued to fight bitter battles for freedom in the Far East well after VE Day.
“Without their supreme sacrifice, life would be very different today.
“So we should take a moment to reflect on this and try to learn the lessons of this key moment in history.
“The huge losses on all sides must not be forgotten.”
But millions of people around the world will be saluting the Forgotten Army today and remembering all affected by the war against Japan.
World leaders will pay tribute to Second World War veterans as the UK commemorates the sacrifices of its Armed Forces and Allies on the 75th anniversary of VJ Day.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and nine other world leaders – including US President Donald Trump, Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari and Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau – have recorded a video message thanking those who served.
In the Friendship of Nations video, each leader will say in turn: “To all who served, we thank you.”
And the Royal Family will be leading our national thank you in a day of Covid-compliant commemorations.


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