thedailymirror--2020-10-28--Lea Michele shows her post-baby body in a crop top nine weeks after giving birth

Lea Michele has managed to whip back into shape after pregnancy and admits she 's feeling pleased about it .
The first-time mum gave birth to son Ever in August and has been in a baby-bubble ever since .
Two months on from giving birth , the Glee star , 34 , says she is `` feeling so good '' about her incredible post-pregnancy body .
Taking to Instagram , she showed off her toned stomach in a sports bra and matching cycling shorts .
The star told her 6.5million followers : `` 9 weeks postpartum- taking some time to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ! ''
Lea looked ecstatic as she posed on a hill following a walk .
The actress stood on top of the hill with her hands on her hips and gave a big smile to the camera .
She scraped her hair back into a ponytail and covered up with huge sunglasses .
Lea oozed confidence as she showed off her body two months after she welcomed her son .
The star and her husband Zandy were overjoyed by the arrival of their baby boy and have been enjoying life as new parents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ May , after much speculation on social media .
Lea and Zandy 's love story was something of a whirlwind with the couple falling in love in July 2017 and getting engaged the following April .
Her engagement ring was a special design of Zandy 's very own making .
In 2018 , Lea voiced her fears having a baby would mess up her high-flying acting career .
The actress noted she was still getting roles where she was under 21 and she wanted to keep that going for as long as possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the lead female role Rachel Berry .
She said in a past interview : `` I ’ m still playing roles that are under 21 , so I kind of want to push that as long as I can .
Having a baby might mess that up for me . ''
However , she did n't let this put her off having children all together .
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Glee star Lea Michele told her fans she's 'feeling so good' about her post-pregnancy body as she posed for a snap which showed off her incredible physique
Lea Michele shows her post-baby body in a crop top nine weeks after giving birth
Lea Michele has managed to whip back into shape after pregnancy and admits she's feeling pleased about it.
The first-time mum gave birth to son Ever in August and has been in a baby-bubble ever since.
Two months on from giving birth, the Glee star, 34, says she is "feeling so good" about her incredible post-pregnancy body.
Taking to Instagram, she showed off her toned stomach in a sports bra and matching cycling shorts.
The star told her 6.5million followers: "9 weeks postpartum- taking some time to move my body! Feels so good!"
Lea looked ecstatic as she posed on a hill following a walk.
Image: leamichele/Instagram) leamichele/Instagram)
The actress stood on top of the hill with her hands on her hips and gave a big smile to the camera.
She scraped her hair back into a ponytail and covered up with huge sunglasses.
Lea oozed confidence as she showed off her body two months after she welcomed her son.
Image: leamichele/Instagram) leamichele/Instagram)
The star and her husband Zandy were overjoyed by the arrival of their baby boy and have been enjoying life as new parents.
Lea confirmed her pregnancy back in May, after much speculation on social media.
Lea and Zandy's love story was something of a whirlwind with the couple falling in love in July 2017 and getting engaged the following April.
Image: leamichele/Instagram) leamichele/Instagram)
Her engagement ring was a special design of Zandy's very own making.
In 2018, Lea voiced her fears having a baby would mess up her high-flying acting career.
The actress noted she was still getting roles where she was under 21 and she wanted to keep that going for as long as possible.
Image: leamichele/Instagram) leamichele/Instagram)
Lea rose to fame in Glee as the lead female role Rachel Berry.
She said in a past interview: "I’m still playing roles that are under 21, so I kind of want to push that as long as I can. Having a baby might mess that up for me."
However, she didn't let this put her off having children all together.
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033.


thedailymirror--2020-10-28--Little-known law may stop banks charging you simply for having an account

Interest rates are at record lows in the UK , and the Bank of England might not stop there .
The prospect of negative rates - never before tried in Britain - is so real , high street lenders have been asked to outline their plans if it does happen .
But as well as losing any chance of a decent return on your savings , there 's now talk of banks introducing charges to people to hold their money to cover lost income .
Banks are businesses , after all , which means if they stop making money in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ somewhere else or risk going bust .
Gareth Shaw , head of money at Which ?
, said : `` The danger for consumers is that if one of the big banks opens the door to charging fees , the others may follow suit - but competition for customers would hopefully dictate that there will be a range of attractive free accounts available for the foreseeable future . ''
However , things might not be quite as straightforward for current account providers wanting to impose fees - with a little-known law meaning they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entire class of account .
Anthony Morrow , chief executive of OpenMoney , said : `` Since January 2016 , major banks have had to provide Basic Bank Accounts , which should protect the most vulnerable from the impact of any decision to start charging for bank accounts . ''
Basic bank accounts exist because benefits and pensions are now paid directly into accounts .
So to make sure people have accounts for the money to be sent to , the nine biggest providers were told they had to have a a stripped-down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They 're not fancy - with no overdraft facilities or other perks attached - but can be opened by almost anyone over 16 no matter how bad their credit rating is .
`` Perhaps we will see more people take the basic accounts , which actually provide most of what you need , '' Morrow said .
The firms that legally have to provide them are : The accounts all offer debit cards you can use at cash machines and in shops , as well as access to things like online banking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are also options to make them work from your phone with Apple and Google pay .
There are some barriers to opening them though - with several providers making them available only to people who fail to qualify for their standard accounts .
However , last year a study found Santander puts no barriers in place at all - meaning people can apply online or in a branch as long as they don ’ t already have a Basic Current Account or more than one other current account with Santander .
And that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your account for transactions , you can rest assured no fees will ever be added no matter what happens with interest rates .

With interest rates at all-time record lows, banks are mulling introducing charges for people keeping their money with them - but there's a way to make sure you're never, ever hit
How to permanently escape risk of being charged just for having a bank account
Interest rates are at record lows in the UK, and the Bank of England might not stop there.
The prospect of negative rates - never before tried in Britain - is so real, high street lenders have been asked to outline their plans if it does happen.
But as well as losing any chance of a decent return on your savings, there's now talk of banks introducing charges to people to hold their money to cover lost income.
Banks are businesses, after all, which means if they stop making money in one area they look to find it somewhere else or risk going bust.
Gareth Shaw, head of money at Which?, said: "The danger for consumers is that if one of the big banks opens the door to charging fees, the others may follow suit - but competition for customers would hopefully dictate that there will be a range of attractive free accounts available for the foreseeable future."
However, things might not be quite as straightforward for current account providers wanting to impose fees - with a little-known law meaning they are banned from slapping charges on an entire class of account.
Anthony Morrow, chief executive of OpenMoney, said: "Since January 2016, major banks have had to provide Basic Bank Accounts, which should protect the most vulnerable from the impact of any decision to start charging for bank accounts."
Basic bank accounts exist because benefits and pensions are now paid directly into accounts.
So to make sure people have accounts for the money to be sent to, the nine biggest providers were told they had to have a a stripped-down product available that was free to use.
They're not fancy - with no overdraft facilities or other perks attached - but can be opened by almost anyone over 16 no matter how bad their credit rating is.
"Perhaps we will see more people take the basic accounts, which actually provide most of what you need," Morrow said.
Image: Bloomberg via Getty Images) Bloomberg via Getty Images)
The firms that legally have to provide them are:
Lloyds Banking Group (including Halifax and Bank of Scotland brands)
Royal Bank of Scotland (including NatWest and Ulster Bank brands)
Barclays
HSBC
Santander
Nationwide Building Society
TSB
Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks
Co-operative Bank
The accounts all offer debit cards you can use at cash machines and in shops, as well as access to things like online banking, apps and text alerts. There are also options to make them work from your phone with Apple and Google pay.
There are some barriers to opening them though - with several providers making them available only to people who fail to qualify for their standard accounts.
However, last year a study found Santander puts no barriers in place at all - meaning people can apply online or in a branch as long as they don’t already have a Basic Current Account or more than one other current account with Santander.
And that means, if you are only using your account for transactions, you can rest assured no fees will ever be added no matter what happens with interest rates.


thedailymirror--2020-10-28--Pikmin 3 is a charming strategy adventure on a weird and wonderful world

Pikmin is a strange and beautiful franchise , one so very 'Nintendo ' that it hurts .
Taking the form of action strategy games , the series blends nature , weirdness , humour and resource management .
The original Pikmin was released in 2002 for the GameCube and was followed up by a sequel in 2004 .
While not as well known as some of Nintendo 's other titles , the series has developed a cult following .
Developed and published by Nintendo , Pikmin 3 was released for the Wii U back in 2013 and fans have begged series @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a sequel .
Miyamoto even told Eurogamer that Pikmin 4 was `` actually very close to completion , '' back in 2015 and yet the fourth entry still has n't been seen .
However , Pikmin 3 is one of many titles that have been updated and ported over from the ill-fated Wii U to the popular , Nintendo Switch , giving a those who may have missed out on this strange adventure the first time a chance to play it .
You play as 3 tiny spacefaring aliens Alph , Brittany and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have left their homeworld in search of new food sources as overpopulation and lack of planning has led to the planet exhausting its food supply .
After discovering a verdant planet teeming with life and possible food , something goes wrong and their ship crashes , separating the crew in this dangerous new land .
You land on strange Earthlike planet PNF-404 , a lush , enormous world with strange and unique wildlife but devoid of human life despite evidence of previous inhabitants .
Soon you discover harmless , brightly coloured plant-like people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ symbiotic relationship using vast armies of Pikmin like ants , traversing this strange and dangerous world to find as many different fruits as possible and reunite with your crewmates .
The game looks great with detailed , beautifully natural environments .
The huge , realistic world really has a grand sense of scale which is a joy to explore due to your tiny stature .
The game 's levels feature lots a brilliant detail , even the fruit looks stunning .
However , the Pikmin and creatures throughout the world look simple with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to their oddball charm they stand out against the scenic landscape .
Pikmin are dead-eyed , innocent , plant people with seemingly no will of their own and a lemming-like lack of self-preservation instinct .
It ’ s your job to guide them and use them to help collect food , fight off predators and navigate obstacles .
It is strange that Pikmin don ’ t really do anything if they are n't following you or following orders .
It would have been a nice touch to see them talking to each other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ environment , which I thought was a missed opportunity to give them more character and make them feel more connected to this world .
The game runs at 1280 x 720p resolution and 30 frames per second while docked , and at 1024 x 576p while in handheld mode .
This is slightly disappointing but given how many Pikmin you can have on-screen at once this is likely to keep performance looked at a smooth frame rate .
Hostile creatures resemble something from Spore , looking weird , wacky , and wholly alien @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you to exploit .
You control Pikmin by summoning them with a whistle then throwing them at resources to be collected or hostiles to be attacked .
You can even get them to charge on mass at enemies .
They will then cheerfully drag its carcass back to their 'onion ' nest to use its nutrients to spawn more Pikmin .
Throughout your journey , you meet different Pikmin that have strange abilities .
There are five types , including three from previous games .
Red are good at fighting and immune to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fast diggers while Blue Pikmin can swim and breathe underwater .
Rock Pikmin , which can destroy tough barriers , are immune to being crushed by heavy objects .
Finally , the Pink Winged Pikmin can attack airborne enemies and fly over obstacles .
Quickly you begin to build a bond with and feel responsible for the peculiar Pikmin , especially if any of them are killed in action .
While you are free to explore levels at your own pace and in any direction , you must return to your ship and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thing before nightfall or they will be eaten .
Each day spent exploring eats into your fruit rations so you need to make sure you have enough surplus resources and that you find everything you can efficiently on each level .
With your additional crewmates , you can toss them and send them with another group of Pikmin to get to hard to reach areas or resources at the risk of dividing your team .
There is a strong message of environmentalism running through Pikmin , with Koppai 's overpopulation and exhaustion of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to flee or became extinct on PNF-404 , and being able to witness the food chain of the strange planet in action .
The time limit of the daylight hours adds tension but otherwise , the game and setting feel meditative , relaxing and leave you to tackle your objectives in whatever order you see fit .
A first-person camera is included which is lots of fun and lets you examine the curious and expansive world in better detail , but it also serves to highlight mannequin-like stillness of the Pikmin .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ does include a few changes from the Wii U original : • Piklopedia , a database of all the creatures you meet on your adventure .
• 2 player couch Co-op allowing you to play with a friend .
• New Prologue and epilogue featuring previous heroes Olimar and Louie from the previous games .
• Quality of life improvements including lock-on controls a minimap and wider range to the whistle .
• All previous DLCs has been included , difficulty modes have also been added .
• You can now direct only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
you can change leaders with D-pad as opposed to cycling .
• Pointer and Gyro controls are also available especially if you are more familiar with the Pikmin games from the Wii era .
• Multiplayer offers the change to play the single-player co-operatively and really makes it easy to keep track of your Pikmin and objectives also relieving some of the pressure of the daily time limit .
• You can even play competitively with the bingo battles , where players race to collect certain fruits or foes .
Pikmin 3 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and unique game blending exploration , puzzle-solving , resource management and strategy in a fight for survival in a weird , wonderful world .
It ’ s great to see such a different game that revels in its weirdness ported to the Switch , but disappointing that is still full price despite being a game from 2013 .
Pikmin 3 is a breath of fresh air , offering simple yet addictive gameplay as you explore a massive , magical world full of surprises .
Despite the age of the game , this is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Pikmin 3 Deluxe is available on Nintendo Switch from October 30 for £49.99

Lead an army of strange creatures through a beautiful and dangerous world in order to save your own
Pikmin is a strange and beautiful franchise, one so very 'Nintendo' that it hurts. Taking the form of action strategy games, the series blends nature, weirdness, humour and resource management.
The original Pikmin was released in 2002 for the GameCube and was followed up by a sequel in 2004. While not as well known as some of Nintendo's other titles, the series has developed a cult following.
Developed and published by Nintendo, Pikmin 3 was released for the Wii U back in 2013 and fans have begged series creator and gaming godfather Shigeru Miyamoto for a sequel.
Miyamoto even told Eurogamer that Pikmin 4 was "actually very close to completion," back in 2015 and yet the fourth entry still hasn't been seen.
However, Pikmin 3 is one of many titles that have been updated and ported over from the ill-fated Wii U to the popular, Nintendo Switch, giving a those who may have missed out on this strange adventure the first time a chance to play it.
You play as 3 tiny spacefaring aliens Alph, Brittany and Charlie from the planet Koppai, who have left their homeworld in search of new food sources as overpopulation and lack of planning has led to the planet exhausting its food supply.
After discovering a verdant planet teeming with life and possible food, something goes wrong and their ship crashes, separating the crew in this dangerous new land.
You land on strange Earthlike planet PNF-404, a lush, enormous world with strange and unique wildlife but devoid of human life despite evidence of previous inhabitants.
Soon you discover harmless, brightly coloured plant-like people called Pikmin. You quickly form a symbiotic relationship using vast armies of Pikmin like ants, traversing this strange and dangerous world to find as many different fruits as possible and reunite with your crewmates.
The game looks great with detailed, beautifully natural environments. The huge, realistic world really has a grand sense of scale which is a joy to explore due to your tiny stature.
The game's levels feature lots a brilliant detail, even the fruit looks stunning. However, the Pikmin and creatures throughout the world look simple with claymation looking aesthetic, and this adds to their oddball charm they stand out against the scenic landscape.
Pikmin are dead-eyed, innocent, plant people with seemingly no will of their own and a lemming-like lack of self-preservation instinct. It’s your job to guide them and use them to help collect food, fight off predators and navigate obstacles.
It is strange that Pikmin don’t really do anything if they aren't following you or following orders. It would have been a nice touch to see them talking to each other, playing, or interacting with their environment, which I thought was a missed opportunity to give them more character and make them feel more connected to this world.
The game runs at 1280 x 720p resolution and 30 frames per second while docked, and at 1024 x 576p while in handheld mode. This is slightly disappointing but given how many Pikmin you can have on-screen at once this is likely to keep performance looked at a smooth frame rate.
Hostile creatures resemble something from Spore, looking weird, wacky, and wholly alien, they usually have a weakness for you to exploit.
You control Pikmin by summoning them with a whistle then throwing them at resources to be collected or hostiles to be attacked. You can even get them to charge on mass at enemies.
They will then cheerfully drag its carcass back to their 'onion' nest to use its nutrients to spawn more Pikmin.
Throughout your journey, you meet different Pikmin that have strange abilities. There are five types, including three from previous games.
Image: Nintendo) Nintendo)
Red are good at fighting and immune to fire. Yellow conduct electricity and are fast diggers while Blue Pikmin can swim and breathe underwater.
Rock Pikmin, which can destroy tough barriers, are immune to being crushed by heavy objects . Finally, the Pink Winged Pikmin can attack airborne enemies and fly over obstacles.
Quickly you begin to build a bond with and feel responsible for the peculiar Pikmin, especially if any of them are killed in action.
While you are free to explore levels at your own pace and in any direction, you must return to your ship and return the Pikmin to their space onion thing before nightfall or they will be eaten.
Each day spent exploring eats into your fruit rations so you need to make sure you have enough surplus resources and that you find everything you can efficiently on each level.
With your additional crewmates, you can toss them and send them with another group of Pikmin to get to hard to reach areas or resources at the risk of dividing your team.
There is a strong message of environmentalism running through Pikmin, with Koppai's overpopulation and exhaustion of resources, the implication that humans had to flee or became extinct on PNF-404, and being able to witness the food chain of the strange planet in action.
The time limit of the daylight hours adds tension but otherwise, the game and setting feel meditative, relaxing and leave you to tackle your objectives in whatever order you see fit.
A first-person camera is included which is lots of fun and lets you examine the curious and expansive world in better detail, but it also serves to highlight mannequin-like stillness of the Pikmin.
The Switch's Deluxe version of the game does include a few changes from the Wii U original:
Piklopedia, a database of all the creatures you meet on your adventure.
2 player couch Co-op allowing you to play with a friend.
New Prologue and epilogue featuring previous heroes Olimar and Louie from the previous games.
Quality of life improvements including lock-on controls a minimap and wider range to the whistle.
All previous DLCs has been included, difficulty modes have also been added.
You can now direct only a specific colour of Pikmin to charge. you can change leaders with D-pad as opposed to cycling.
Pointer and Gyro controls are also available especially if you are more familiar with the Pikmin games from the Wii era.
Multiplayer offers the change to play the single-player co-operatively and really makes it easy to keep track of your Pikmin and objectives also relieving some of the pressure of the daily time limit.
You can even play competitively with the bingo battles, where players race to collect certain fruits or foes.
Verdict
Pikmin 3 Deluxe is a strange, charming, and unique game blending exploration, puzzle-solving, resource management and strategy in a fight for survival in a weird, wonderful world.
It’s great to see such a different game that revels in its weirdness ported to the Switch, but disappointing that is still full price despite being a game from 2013.
Pikmin 3 is a breath of fresh air, offering simple yet addictive gameplay as you explore a massive, magical world full of surprises. Despite the age of the game, this is defiantly an adventure not to be missed.
Pikmin 3 Deluxe is available from Nintendo Switch and Amazon from October 30 for £49.99


thedailymirror--2020-10-28--Flying sports car takes to the skies in mind-blowing test flight footage

From Harry Potter to The Jetsons , flying cars have been featured in Hollywood blockbusters for years .
Now , the futuristic vehicles are becoming a reality , and one has even taken to the skies over Slovakia in a mind-blowing test flight .
The AirCar is a flying sports car that transforms from a road vehicle into an air vehicle in less than three minutes .
During the test flight , the flying car successfully took off from Piestany airport , reaching a height above ground level of 1,500 feet , before returning to the ground .
The two-seater @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can carry an additional land of 200kg per flight .
It has an estimated range of 1,000km , and can reach impressive speeds of up to 200km/hour .
Dr Branko Sarh , senior technical fellow at Boeing , said : “ The wing and tail deployment/retraction mechanism is very impressive , converting the automobile into an airplane .
“ The cockpit providing space for the driver/pilot and a passenger is very roomy and nicely styled .
The overall appearance of the flying car on road and in the air is superb.
” According @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the AirCar could be used for leisure purposes , or as a flying taxi in the near future .
Anton Zajac , Klein Vision ’ s co-founder , investor and pilot , said : “ With AirCar you will arrive at your destination without the hassle of getting a ride to airport and passing through commercial security , you can drive your AirCar to the golf course , the office , the mall or your hotel and park it in a normal parking space.
” Unfortunately , it remains unclear how much the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be available .
However , Klein Vision claims that it already has a buyer .
Professor Stefan Klein , Klein Vision ’ s CTO and test pilot added : “ Following the completion of all required flight tests in compliance with EASA regulations , we will deliver a model with a certified ADEPT , 300HP engine within the next six next months .
“ The good news is , we already have a buyer .
”

The AirCar is a flying sports car that transforms from a road vehicle into an air vehicle in less than three minutes - it successfully flew 1,500ft into the air in a test over Slovakia
From Harry Potter to The Jetsons, flying cars have been featured in Hollywood blockbusters for years.
Now, the futuristic vehicles are becoming a reality, and one has even taken to the skies over Slovakia in a mind-blowing test flight.
The AirCar is a flying sports car that transforms from a road vehicle into an air vehicle in less than three minutes.
During the test flight, the flying car successfully took off from Piestany airport, reaching a height above ground level of 1,500 feet, before returning to the ground.
The two-seater flying car weighs just 1,100kg, and can carry an additional land of 200kg per flight.
Image: Klein Vision) Klein Vision)
It has an estimated range of 1,000km, and can reach impressive speeds of up to 200km/hour.
Dr Branko Sarh, senior technical fellow at Boeing, said: “The wing and tail deployment/retraction mechanism is very impressive, converting the automobile into an airplane.
“The cockpit providing space for the driver/pilot and a passenger is very roomy and nicely styled. The overall appearance of the flying car on road and in the air is superb.”
Image: Klein Vision) Klein Vision)
According to its designers, Klein Vision, the AirCar could be used for leisure purposes, or as a flying taxi in the near future.
Anton Zajac, Klein Vision’s co-founder, investor and pilot, said: “With AirCar you will arrive at your destination without the hassle of getting a ride to airport and passing through commercial security, you can drive your AirCar to the golf course, the office, the mall or your hotel and park it in a normal parking space.”
Unfortunately, it remains unclear how much the AirCar costs, or when it will be available.
Image: Klein Vision) Klein Vision)
However, Klein Vision claims that it already has a buyer.
Professor Stefan Klein, Klein Vision’s CTO and test pilot added: “Following the completion of all required flight tests in compliance with EASA regulations, we will deliver a model with a certified ADEPT, 300HP engine within the next six next months.
“The good news is, we already have a buyer.”


thedailymirror--2020-10-28--Salford boss Ian Blease explains fixture forfeit as Super League hits more chaos

Salford director Ian Blease has revealed the extent of the club ’ s injury list after the Red Devils effectively forfeited Friday night ’ s game with Warrington .
The Wolves have been awarded a 24-0 win with the matter now referred to the RFL ’ s compliance department for further consideration .
That ruling has been made because unlike other recently postponed and cancelled Super League fixtures , none of the Red Devils ’ absences are down to positive Covid-19 tests .
Instead they have been decimated by injuries during a hectic run of matches that saw Monday ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in under a month .
Blease explained : “ We ’ ve been a little bit victims of our own success .
Having the Challenge Cup semi-final and final has added to the log-jam , and having looked at the stats last night we ’ ve been playing matches every 3.8 days .
“ There ’ s only us and Leeds that have done that and they ’ ve got a full academy to call on .
I ’ m not making an excuse - we ’ ve used two loan players and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with them we ’ ve only got 13 fit bodies .
“ From an employers ’ point of view I ’ ve got to look after their welfare .
I had a good chat last night with our physio and Watto ( coach Ian Watson ) , and we agreed that we just can ’ t put the boys through it again .
“ We did it against Saints on Monday - Lee Mossop and Oliver Roberts played with broken ribs and Gil Dudson was sick four times on the day of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ room after the game and watched them come out , and it wasn ’ t nice .
“ It was one of the toughest decisions I ’ ve made in my life , but I spoke at length with our captain Lee Mossop and we agreed we can ’ t do that again , it ’ s just not fair.
” The cancelled fixture was Super League ’ s second in a matter of hours , with Friday ’ s Huddersfield-Castleford game also off after the Tigers reported 12 positive Covid-19 cases in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forefront talks between clubs to end the season prematurely and move to an extended play-offs series next month .
Blease accepts that the Red Devils will be criticised in some quarters but insists he is comfortable with the decision .
He added : “ We built our squad on playing one game a week , not three , it ’ s as simple as that .
People might say our squad isn ’ t big enough , but we ’ ve got 32 in total including the two loans and academy lads , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve been hit .
“ We were down to 13 fit and it was all in the wrong positions .
We ’ d have had centres playing prop , and it becomes a player welfare issue then - somebody could get seriously hurt and that won ’ t happen on my watch .
”

Salford director Ian Blease has revealed the extent of the club’s injury list after the Red Devils effectively forfeited Friday night’s game with Warrington.
The Wolves have been awarded a 24-0 win with the matter now referred to the RFL’s compliance department for further consideration.
That ruling has been made because unlike other recently postponed and cancelled Super League fixtures, none of the Red Devils’ absences are down to positive Covid-19 tests.
Instead they have been decimated by injuries during a hectic run of matches that saw Monday’s game against St Helens their seventh in under a month.
Blease explained: “We’ve been a little bit victims of our own success. Having the Challenge Cup semi-final and final has added to the log-jam, and having looked at the stats last night we’ve been playing matches every 3.8 days.
Image: Steve McCormick/Salford Red Devils) Steve McCormick/Salford Red Devils)
“There’s only us and Leeds that have done that and they’ve got a full academy to call on. I’m not making an excuse - we’ve used two loan players and two from our academy, but even with them we’ve only got 13 fit bodies.
“From an employers’ point of view I’ve got to look after their welfare. I had a good chat last night with our physio and Watto (coach Ian Watson), and we agreed that we just can’t put the boys through it again.
“We did it against Saints on Monday - Lee Mossop and Oliver Roberts played with broken ribs and Gil Dudson was sick four times on the day of the game. I stood outside the physio room after the game and watched them come out, and it wasn’t nice.
“It was one of the toughest decisions I’ve made in my life, but I spoke at length with our captain Lee Mossop and we agreed we can’t do that again, it’s just not fair.”
Image: Magi Haroun/REX/Shutterstock) Magi Haroun/REX/Shutterstock)
The cancelled fixture was Super League’s second in a matter of hours, with Friday’s Huddersfield-Castleford game also off after the Tigers reported 12 positive Covid-19 cases in their squad. It brings to the forefront talks between clubs to end the season prematurely and move to an extended play-offs series next month.
Blease accepts that the Red Devils will be criticised in some quarters but insists he is comfortable with the decision.
He added: “We built our squad on playing one game a week, not three, it’s as simple as that. People might say our squad isn’t big enough, but we’ve got 32 in total including the two loans and academy lads, and that tells you how badly we’ve been hit.
“We were down to 13 fit and it was all in the wrong positions. We’d have had centres playing prop, and it becomes a player welfare issue then - somebody could get seriously hurt and that won’t happen on my watch.”


thedailymirror--2020-10-28--Pregnant Kate Ferdinand feels like a zombie after suffering sleepless nights

Kate Ferdinand is battling endless sleepless nights as she continues to navigate her way through her `` struggle '' of a pregnancy .
The former TOWIE star , 29 , is currently expecting her first child , a baby boy , with former footballer husband Rio Ferdinand .
Already the star is the step mum to her husband 's kids Lorenz 14 , Tate , 12 , and nine-year-old Tia .
And Kate says she 's left feeling like a zombie after struggling to get a restful night .
Taking to her Instagram Story in the middle of the night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quote that reads : `` My mind has too many tabs open . ''
Alongside it , Kate penned : `` Another sleepless night .
Is this a pregnancy thing ?
!
My sleep has been so bad recently I feel like a zombie . ''
It comes as Kate recently opened up about how tough her pregnancy journey has been so far , admitting that it has been nothing short of a `` struggle '' .
She recently told fans : `` I am hugely struggling with my lower back and groin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but this is really taking its toll .
`` I don ’ t like to moan too much on here but the reality is I am struggling , some days it ’ s manageable and others by the end of the day It ’ s a struggle to even stand up . ''
Kate explained that she is finding it difficult to deal with `` losing the ability to move freely ” .
She candidly told fans : `` People 's lives may look a certain way from social media and everything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t mean they don ’ t have internal struggles .
`` It ’ s OK to feel overwhelmed and unstable even when everything looks perfect from the outside . ''
She added : `` Mental health is something I have struggled with for as far back as I can remember ... .
it can be a rocky journey , and one that we have to take with care , being kind to ourselves can be one of the hardest things to do .
`` I just really wanted to say to everyone who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Kate and Rio 's first child is due to arrive in December .
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The former TOWIE star, 29, is currently expecting her first child, a baby boy, with former footballer husband Rio Ferdinand
Pregnant Kate Ferdinand says she feels like a zombie after suffering sleepless nights
Kate Ferdinand is battling endless sleepless nights as she continues to navigate her way through her "struggle" of a pregnancy.
The former TOWIE star, 29, is currently expecting her first child, a baby boy, with former footballer husband Rio Ferdinand.
Already the star is the step mum to her husband's kids Lorenz 14, Tate, 12, and nine-year-old Tia.
And Kate says she's left feeling like a zombie after struggling to get a restful night.
Taking to her Instagram Story in the middle of the night, she posted a snap with a quote that reads: "My mind has too many tabs open."
Alongside it, Kate penned: "Another sleepless night. Is this a pregnancy thing?! My sleep has been so bad recently I feel like a zombie."
Image: xkateferdinand/Instagram) xkateferdinand/Instagram)
It comes as Kate recently opened up about how tough her pregnancy journey has been so far, admitting that it has been nothing short of a "struggle".
She recently told fans: "I am hugely struggling with my lower back and groin! I've always had back problems, but this is really taking its toll.
"I don’t like to moan too much on here but the reality is I am struggling, some days it’s manageable and others by the end of the day It’s a struggle to even stand up."
Image: xkateferdinand/Instagram) xkateferdinand/Instagram)
Kate explained that she is finding it difficult to deal with "losing the ability to move freely”.
She candidly told fans: "People's lives may look a certain way from social media and everything can look perfect but this doesn’t mean they don’t have internal struggles.
"It’s OK to feel overwhelmed and unstable even when everything looks perfect from the outside."
Image: xkateferdinand/Instagram) xkateferdinand/Instagram)
She added: "Mental health is something I have struggled with for as far back as I can remember .... it can be a rocky journey, and one that we have to take with care, being kind to ourselves can be one of the hardest things to do.
"I just really wanted to say to everyone who is struggling you are not alone."
Kate and Rio's first child is due to arrive in December.
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thedailymirror--2020-10-28--Kym Marsh's devastating agony as her pals failed to attend baby son's funeral

Kym Marsh 's heart broke when her friends failed to attend her baby 's funeral .
It 's been 11 years since the Coronation Street star grieved the loss of her baby Archie in February 2009 .
Little Archie had died tragically moments after he had been born 21 weeks and five days too early .
Kym , 44 , shared her heartache over friends not attending the funeral because they felt they could n't `` cope '' .
She said on her new BBC show Morning Live : `` I had almost got to the point where I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I found that people did n't know what to say to me or how to talk to me , so , therefore , avoided that completely .
`` Some people did n't want to come to his funeral because they felt…they just could n't cope with such a small baby 's funeral .
`` They felt really difficult , it was a difficult thing for them . ''
Kym opened up about her grief to former Gogglebox star and vicar Kate Bottley on the show .
Looking back , the actress admitted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about her heartache because then `` it would be real '' .
She added : `` When I lost my son , Archie , 11 years ago now and I lost him quite late in my pregnancy ... '' I personally did n't want to talk about it initially , because I felt that if I talked about it , it would be real . ''
It was a devastating loss for Kym and her then-husband Jamie Lomas .
Kym has two grown up children David , 25 , and Emily , 23 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dave Cunliffe .
The starlet also raises her nine-year-old daughter Polly with Jamie .
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Kym Marsh shared her heartache over friends not attending the funeral of her baby son Archie because they felt they couldn't "cope"
Kym Marsh's devastating agony as her pals failed to attend her baby son's funeral
Kym Marsh's heart broke when her friends failed to attend her baby's funeral.
It's been 11 years since the Coronation Street star grieved the loss of her baby Archie in February 2009.
Little Archie had died tragically moments after he had been born 21 weeks and five days too early.
Kym, 44, shared her heartache over friends not attending the funeral because they felt they couldn't "cope".
She said on her new BBC show Morning Live: "I had almost got to the point where I wasn't accepting anything yet, but equally, I found that people didn't know what to say to me or how to talk to me, so, therefore, avoided that completely.
Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX) Ken McKay/ITV/REX)
"Some people didn't want to come to his funeral because they felt…they just couldn't cope with such a small baby's funeral.
"They felt really difficult, it was a difficult thing for them."
Kym opened up about her grief to former Gogglebox star and vicar Kate Bottley on the show.
Image: BBC WS) BBC WS)
Looking back, the actress admitted initially she didn't want to talk about her heartache because then "it would be real".
She added: "When I lost my son, Archie, 11 years ago now and I lost him quite late in my pregnancy...
"I personally didn't want to talk about it initially, because I felt that if I talked about it, it would be real."
Image: BBC WS) BBC WS)
It was a devastating loss for Kym and her then-husband Jamie Lomas.
Kym has two grown up children David, 25, and Emily, 23, who she shares with former partner Dave Cunliffe.
The starlet also raises her nine-year-old daughter Polly with Jamie.
Morning Live airs weekdays from 9.15am on BBC One.


thedailymirror--2020-10-28--Carragher avoiding Klopp after he said 'there's a reason he doesn't manage'

Jamie Carragher joked he 's avoiding Jurgen Klopp after he criticised his suggestion that Liverpool had made a `` mistake '' .
Carragher spoke out about Liverpool 's injury problems on Sky Sports shortly after Virgil van Dijk ruptured his ACL in the Merseyside derby .
The former Reds centre-back admitted Liverpool should have signed a new centre-back for such a situation in the summer transfer window .
And suggested they had made a mistake in failing to do so .
`` Dejan Lovren went and they did n't replace him so they only have three centre-backs and one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injured , '' Carragher said .
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`` There are question marks now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no doubt that Liverpool had to go big in the transfer market . ''
Klopp hit back at the accusation in his following press conference , saying it is comments like this from pundits that explain why they `` do n't do this job '' .
`` We went into the season with three centre-backs plus Fabinho as cover and some youngsters , '' said Klopp .
`` It 's hard to have four world-class centre-halves .
`` If anyone wants to tell us we made a mistake - I think Carragher mentioned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why they do n't do this job . ''
Carragher responded to the comment on Twitter , pointed out that Klopp had interpreted his words wrong .
He wrote : `` Not once this season have I said it was a mistake for Klopp not to buy a centre-back for the exact reason he states . ''
On Tuesday night Carragher was providing analysis on Liverpool 's Champions League victory over Midtjylland .
Fabinho , who has been filling in at centre-back , was forced off the pitch with an injury , adding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was asked if he had made up with Klopp following their minor disagreemnt .
He told CBS Sports : `` Well , he 's just on my right shoulder [ as Carragher is stood on the sidelines of the Anfield pitch ] .
`` I am just being careful .
He is 6ft5 , is n't he ?
Have you seen the size of him ?
Why do you think I am stood in the Kop ? ''
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Jamie Carragher upset Jurgen Klopp when he spoke out about Liverpool's injury problems shortly after defender Virgil van Dijk ruptured his ACL in the Merseyside derby
Jamie Carragher avoiding Jurgen Klopp after he said 'there's a reason he doesn't manage'
Jamie Carragher joked he's avoiding Jurgen Klopp after he criticised his suggestion that Liverpool had made a "mistake".
Carragher spoke out about Liverpool's injury problems on Sky Sports shortly after Virgil van Dijk ruptured his ACL in the Merseyside derby.
The former Reds centre-back admitted Liverpool should have signed a new centre-back for such a situation in the summer transfer window.
And suggested they had made a mistake in failing to do so.
"Dejan Lovren went and they didn't replace him so they only have three centre-backs and one of those, Joel Matip, is always injured," Carragher said.
Image: Sky Sports) Sky Sports)
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"There are question marks now about Joe Gomez. So there is no doubt that Liverpool had to go big in the transfer market."
Klopp hit back at the accusation in his following press conference, saying it is comments like this from pundits that explain why they "don't do this job".
"We went into the season with three centre-backs plus Fabinho as cover and some youngsters," said Klopp. "It's hard to have four world-class centre-halves.
"If anyone wants to tell us we made a mistake - I think Carragher mentioned already - there are a few reasons why they don't do this job."
Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Carragher responded to the comment on Twitter, pointed out that Klopp had interpreted his words wrong.
He wrote: "Not once this season have I said it was a mistake for Klopp not to buy a centre-back for the exact reason he states."
On Tuesday night Carragher was providing analysis on Liverpool's Champions League victory over Midtjylland.
Fabinho, who has been filling in at centre-back, was forced off the pitch with an injury, adding to Klopp's defensive problems.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Carragher was asked if he had made up with Klopp following their minor disagreemnt.
He told CBS Sports: "Well, he's just on my right shoulder [as Carragher is stood on the sidelines of the Anfield pitch].
"I am just being careful. He is 6ft5, isn't he? Have you seen the size of him? Why do you think I am stood in the Kop?"
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thedailymirror--2020-10-28--Kim Kardashian's 'obnoxious' 40th - forced lockdown, gloating and Kanye riddle

It 's no secret that with an estimated net worth of £695million , Kim Kardashian lives a life of luxury that 's unimaginable to most .
But the reality star has really copped it from the public over her latest Instagram post which bragged about her luxurious 40th birthday beach holiday amid a global pandemic .
While Kim gushed that she felt 'so humbled and blessed ' after holidaying on a private island with her closest friends , her fans were not so impressed , accusing her of being 'obnoxious ' and 'tone deaf ' .
`` Why post this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re having when people are truly struggling with job loses and fighting the virus , losing loved ones ? ''
questioned one outraged Twitter user .
`` Completely insensitive and short sighted , and incredibly self centered . ''
It came after Kim uploaded a selection of glamorous images from the exclusive escape which showed friends and family from numerous households hugging and kissing - without a mask in sight .
And Kim 's explanation for the lack of social distancing only served to annoy fans more when she revealed guests had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beforehand .
She wrote : `` Before COVID , I don ’ t think any of us truly appreciated what a simple luxury it was to be able to travel and be together with family and friends in a safe environment .
`` After 2 weeks of multiple health screens and asking everyone to quarantine , I surprised my closest inner circle with a trip to a private island where we could pretend things were normal just for a brief moment in time . ''
But not everyone was in agreement .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loosing their jobs , '' one follower wrote on Instagram .
`` Because it is so far out of reach , maybe you should have kept this trip private .
But got ta flaunt it right ?
? ''
added another .
A third joined a chorus of voices taking objection to Kim 's definition of travel as a 'simple luxury ' .
`` Lol travel is not a 'simple ' luxury , '' wrote the commenter .
`` Most of us can ’ t even afford it .
Most of won ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the unforeseen future or never again because they have passed away due to global pandemic but please , go off and flaunt your insane privilege . ''
So what went on at Kim 's exclusive extravaganza ?
Her brother Rob Kardashian , 33 , made a rare appearance while Khloe Kardashian , 36 , made her reunion with baby daddy Tristan Thompson official .
Despite no longer being with Kourtney Kardashian , 41 , Scott Disick was invited along for the ride with their three children .
And Kim painted an idyllic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fun that was had .
`` We danced , rode bikes , swam near whales , kayaked , watched a movie on the beach and so much more , '' she rhapsodized .
`` I realize that for most people , this is something that is so far out of reach right now , so in moments like these , I am humbly reminded of how privileged my life is . ''
There was one person seemingly missing from the celebration though , and that was Kim 's husband Kanye West , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in any of the photos that made Kim 's final cut sparking much confusion .
However , sources insisted to the New York Post 's Page Six that he did rock up for the last two days of the trip .

Kim Kardashian has sparked outrage by bragging about her exclusive island holiday with loved ones as Covid tears other families apart
It's no secret that with an estimated net worth of £695million, Kim Kardashian lives a life of luxury that's unimaginable to most.
But the reality star has really copped it from the public over her latest Instagram post which bragged about her luxurious 40th birthday beach holiday amid a global pandemic.
While Kim gushed that she felt 'so humbled and blessed' after holidaying on a private island with her closest friends, her fans were not so impressed, accusing her of being 'obnoxious' and 'tone deaf'.
"Why post this obnoxious tweet about how much fun you’re having when people are truly struggling with job loses and fighting the virus, losing loved ones?" questioned one outraged Twitter user.
Image: @KimKardashian /Twitter) @KimKardashian /Twitter)
"Completely insensitive and short sighted, and incredibly self centered."
It came after Kim uploaded a selection of glamorous images from the exclusive escape which showed friends and family from numerous households hugging and kissing - without a mask in sight.
And Kim's explanation for the lack of social distancing only served to annoy fans more when she revealed guests had been ordered to quarantine for two weeks beforehand.
She wrote: "Before COVID, I don’t think any of us truly appreciated what a simple luxury it was to be able to travel and be together with family and friends in a safe environment.
Image: @KimKardashian /Twitter) @KimKardashian /Twitter)
"After 2 weeks of multiple health screens and asking everyone to quarantine, I surprised my closest inner circle with a trip to a private island where we could pretend things were normal just for a brief moment in time."
But not everyone was in agreement.
"Very selfish when people are dying and loosing their jobs," one follower wrote on Instagram.
"Because it is so far out of reach, maybe you should have kept this trip private. But gotta flaunt it right??" added another.
Image: @KimKardashian /Twitter) @KimKardashian /Twitter)
A third joined a chorus of voices taking objection to Kim's definition of travel as a 'simple luxury'.
"Lol travel is not a 'simple' luxury," wrote the commenter.
"Most of us can’t even afford it. Most of won’t be able to see our families for the unforeseen future or never again because they have passed away due to global pandemic but please, go off and flaunt your insane privilege."
So what went on at Kim's exclusive extravaganza? Her brother Rob Kardashian, 33, made a rare appearance while Khloe Kardashian, 36, made her reunion with baby daddy Tristan Thompson official.
Image: kimkardashian/Instagram) kimkardashian/Instagram)
Despite no longer being with Kourtney Kardashian, 41, Scott Disick was invited along for the ride with their three children.
And Kim painted an idyllic picture for her fuming fans of all the fun that was had.
"We danced, rode bikes, swam near whales, kayaked, watched a movie on the beach and so much more," she rhapsodized.
"I realize that for most people, this is something that is so far out of reach right now, so in moments like these, I am humbly reminded of how privileged my life is."
Quite.
There was one person seemingly missing from the celebration though, and that was Kim's husband Kanye West, 43.
The rapper didn't feature in any of the photos that made Kim's final cut sparking much confusion.
However, sources insisted to the New York Post's Page Six that he did rock up for the last two days of the trip.


thedailymirror--2020-10-28--Strictly's Anton du Beke says Jacqui Smith could be this year's surprise winner

Strictly Come Dancing professional Anton du Beke says his celebrity dancing partner Jacqui Smith could be this year 's surprise winner .
Speaking on ITV 's This Morning on Wednesday , Anton , 54 , said Jacqui had the `` biggest improvement '' of all the celebrities between the launch show and the first episode on Saturday .
The former Home Secretary , 57 , danced the Foxtrot with Anton to Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life by Monty Python but got low scores .
They were given a three by Craig Revel Horwood and fives from Shirley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them a combined judges ' score of 13 .
Anton said : `` Jacqui has got potentially the biggest journey of anybody on the show .
`` Politicians are notorious for working from the neck up , everything is high intellect and there 's not a lot of moving required .
`` From the launch show to the first show last week was the biggest improvement of anybody .
She was excellent . ''
`` I think she 's made biggest improvement of anyone , '' Anton added .
He said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of an outright win this year but I would say that ! ''
Anton also spoke about how Nicola Adams makes Strictly history this year as the first celebrity to dance with a partner of the same sex .
He said it was `` incredible '' and `` wonderful '' but pointed out that pairs of two women and two men have always danced together in professional competitions .
Anton explained : `` Anytime it 's a first it 's fabulous but you go to any team dance up and down the country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ together . ''
`` They 've been doing it for years , '' he added .

Strictly Come Dancing professional Anton du Beke said his celebrity dancing partner Jacqui Smith had the 'biggest improvement' of all the celebrities
Strictly's Anton du Beke says Jacqui Smith could be this year's surprise winner
Strictly Come Dancing professional Anton du Beke says his celebrity dancing partner Jacqui Smith could be this year's surprise winner.
Speaking on ITV's This Morning on Wednesday, Anton, 54, said Jacqui had the "biggest improvement" of all the celebrities between the launch show and the first episode on Saturday.
The former Home Secretary, 57, danced the Foxtrot with Anton to Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life by Monty Python but got low scores.
They were given a three by Craig Revel Horwood and fives from Shirley Ballas and Motsi Mabuse, which gave them a combined judges' score of 13.
Image: BBC) BBC) Image: ITV) ITV)
Anton said: "Jacqui has got potentially the biggest journey of anybody on the show.
"Politicians are notorious for working from the neck up, everything is high intellect and there's not a lot of moving required.
"From the launch show to the first show last week was the biggest improvement of anybody. She was excellent."
Image: ITV) ITV)
"I think she's made biggest improvement of anyone," Anton added.
He said: "I think there could be a chance of an outright win this year but I would say that!"
Anton also spoke about how Nicola Adams makes Strictly history this year as the first celebrity to dance with a partner of the same sex.
Image: BBC) BBC)
He said it was "incredible" and "wonderful" but pointed out that pairs of two women and two men have always danced together in professional competitions.
Anton explained: "Anytime it's a first it's fabulous but you go to any team dance up and down the country, you always see two ladies dancing together."
"They've been doing it for years," he added.


thedailymirror--2020-10-28--Ferdinand refusing to change Man Utd Champions League prediction despite PSG win

Rio Ferdinand reckons Manchester United will still struggle to compete for the Champions League despite their impressive win over Paris Saint-Germain .
The Red Devils got their European campaign off to a perfect start with a 2-1 victory at the Parc des Princes thanks to goals from Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side take on RB Leipzig at Old Trafford on Wednesday night as they look to take charge of Group H. Ferdinand cast doubt on United 's prospects of making it out of the so called 'group of death ' that includes last season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BT Sport ahead of last week 's game in Paris : `` Given the group they 're in , I think they 'll be happy to get out of the group , being honest .
`` Leipzig are going to be a definite threat in this group , PSG are obvious .
I think it 's a really hard group to get out of .
`` Getting through the group stages is fine but I think it 's more about the bigger picture , improving as a squad , building as a team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Finding some sort of identity so that you look at this team , you see it on the teamsheet , you watch it and you know what you 're going to get , consistency week in , week out .
That 's what they 'll be striving for . ''
United defied the odds to secure three vital points in the French capital but Ferdinand is refusing to budge on his pre-match predictions of whether they could win the competition .
`` I do n't think so .
I do n't think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there , '' he added .
`` I want to see exciting football and when City are flying they are exciting to watch .
Whether they are going to have enough to get over the line with the quality and consistency of Bayern Munich and Liverpool I still feel are a stronger outfit , I probably put City around the third or fourth choice for me .
`` I do n't think Manchester United are one of the teams we could put as favourites .
I think they will do well to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the key for United and improving . ''

The Red Devils secured an impressive 2-1 victory in Paris last week to get their European campaign off to the perfect start
Rio Ferdinand reckons Manchester United will still struggle to compete for the Champions League despite their impressive win over Paris Saint-Germain.
The Red Devils got their European campaign off to a perfect start with a 2-1 victory at the Parc des Princes thanks to goals from Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side take on RB Leipzig at Old Trafford on Wednesday night as they look to take charge of Group H.
Ferdinand cast doubt on United's prospects of making it out of the so called 'group of death' that includes last season's finalists and semi-finalists.
He told BT Sport ahead of last week's game in Paris: "Given the group they're in, I think they'll be happy to get out of the group, being honest.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
"Leipzig are going to be a definite threat in this group, PSG are obvious. I think it's a really hard group to get out of.
"Getting through the group stages is fine but I think it's more about the bigger picture, improving as a squad, building as a team, the confidence throughout the squad.
"Finding some sort of identity so that you look at this team, you see it on the teamsheet, you watch it and you know what you're going to get, consistency week in, week out. That's what they'll be striving for."
Image: BT Sport) BT Sport)
United defied the odds to secure three vital points in the French capital but Ferdinand is refusing to budge on his pre-match predictions of whether they could win the competition.
"I don't think so. I don't think you [Gary Lineker] are right there," he added.
"I want to see exciting football and when City are flying they are exciting to watch. Whether they are going to have enough to get over the line with the quality and consistency of Bayern Munich and Liverpool I still feel are a stronger outfit, I probably put City around the third or fourth choice for me.
"I don't think Manchester United are one of the teams we could put as favourites. I think they will do well to get out of the group. Consistency is the key for United and improving."


thedailymirror--2020-10-28--Ladbrokes Trophy: Racecourse gallop for favourite Topofthegame

Paul Nicholls intends to give Topofthegame a racecourse gallop as part of his preparation for the £200,0000 Ladbrokes Trophy .
The 5-1 ante-post favourite is set to make his seasonal debut in the big handicap chase on November 28 .
The 2019 RSA winner is one of 39 entries for the contest , alongside 2019 hero De Rasher Counter , runner-up The Conditional and the Colin Tizzard-trained Copperhead .
Nicholls said : “ We remain on target with Topofthegame with the plan to go straight for the Ladbrokes Trophy .
`` We ’ ll probably take advantage of the invitation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as part of their official gallops morning .
`` The prize-money on offer for the big race and across the two days is very good considering the current climate.
” The eight-year-old aims to become only the second horse to win consecutive runnings of the race after the mighty Arkle ( 1964 , 1965 ) .
The trainer said : “ De Rasher had a nice warm-up when coming second off top weight in a handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot a couple of weeks ago , which was a little earlier than we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looking forward to running him again in the Ladbrokes Trophy as well as Paisley Park who will make his seasonal appearance in the Ladbrokes Long Distance Hurdle on the Friday .
“ The whole weekend last year was quite amazing and all being well both horses will be back defending their titles in just a few weeks ’ time.
” Grade 1 winners Slate House , Black Op , La Bague Au Roi and Blaklion also feature among the possible runners , but Irish trainers will be unrepresented this year .
The race @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of pre-Covid-19 levels .
Newbury 's clerk of the course Keith Ottesen said : “ This is certainly a competitive list of entries and an exciting race in prospect and we are just so sad that we are unable to welcome any spectators to our flagship jumps meeting .
`` Our continued thanks to our sponsor Ladbrokes for their ongoing commitment to this meeting .
`` With them , we have made a significant investment in prize money across two days during a very uncertain time for the business which we hope will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Ladbrokes spokesman Jon Lees added : “ The Ladbrokes Trophy is one of the most historic jumps races in the calendar which has been won by some of the greats of the sport .
`` This year promises to be another competitive running with 2019 RSA winner Topofthegame , who has been installed 5-1 favourite , bound to earn comparison with the great Denman if he gets to run off top weight after an injury layoff .
”

There are 39 entries for the Newbury feature on November 28. Ante-post favourite Topofthegame is set to have a racecourse gallop in preparation for the race
Paul Nicholls intends to give Topofthegame a racecourse gallop as part of his preparation for the £200,0000 Ladbrokes Trophy.
The 5-1 ante-post favourite is set to make his seasonal debut in the big handicap chase on November 28.
The 2019 RSA winner is one of 39 entries for the contest, alongside 2019 hero De Rasher Counter, runner-up The Conditional and the Colin Tizzard-trained Copperhead.
Nicholls said: “We remain on target with Topofthegame with the plan to go straight for the Ladbrokes Trophy.
"We’ll probably take advantage of the invitation to gallop him at Newbury in mid-November as part of their official gallops morning.
"The prize-money on offer for the big race and across the two days is very good considering the current climate.”
Emma Lavelle's De Rasher Counter won the 2019 renewal, ridden by 21-year-old jockey Ben Jones.
Image: Getty) Getty)
The eight-year-old aims to become only the second horse to win consecutive runnings of the race after the mighty Arkle (1964, 1965).
The trainer said: “De Rasher had a nice warm-up when coming second off top weight in a handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot a couple of weeks ago, which was a little earlier than we had originally planned.
“We are looking forward to running him again in the Ladbrokes Trophy as well as Paisley Park who will make his seasonal appearance in the Ladbrokes Long Distance Hurdle on the Friday.
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“The whole weekend last year was quite amazing and all being well both horses will be back defending their titles in just a few weeks’ time.”
Grade 1 winners Slate House, Black Op, La Bague Au Roi and Blaklion also feature among the possible runners, but Irish trainers will be unrepresented this year.
The race is worth £200,000, 80 per cent of pre-Covid-19 levels.
Newbury's clerk of the course Keith Ottesen said: “This is certainly a competitive list of entries and an exciting race in prospect and we are just so sad that we are unable to welcome any spectators to our flagship jumps meeting.
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"Our continued thanks to our sponsor Ladbrokes for their ongoing commitment to this meeting.
"With them, we have made a significant investment in prize money across two days during a very uncertain time for the business which we hope will be welcomed and supported by all."
Ladbrokes spokesman Jon Lees added: “The Ladbrokes Trophy is one of the most historic jumps races in the calendar which has been won by some of the greats of the sport.
"This year promises to be another competitive running with 2019 RSA winner Topofthegame, who has been installed 5-1 favourite, bound to earn comparison with the great Denman if he gets to run off top weight after an injury layoff.”
Ladbrokes Trophy entries
Ardlethen
Aye Right
Ballyoptic
Benatar
Beware The Bear
Black Op
Blaklion
Champagne Court
Cloth Cap
Coo Star Sivola
Copperhead
Danny Whizzbang
De Rasher Counter
Django Django
Flying Angel
Hold The Note
Imperial Aura
Kapcorse
Kildisart
La Bague Au Roi
Lamanver Pippin
Mister Malarky
Ok Corral
Potterman
Regal Encore
Sam Brown
Secret Investor
Siruh du Lac
Slate House
Spiritofthegames
The Conditional
The Hollow Ginge
The Mighty Don
Topofthegame
Truckers Lodge
Two For Gold
Vinndication
Wholestone
Yala Enki


thedailymirror--2020-10-28--Comic Relief to stop sending famous faces to Africa after 'white saviour' row

Comic Relief will no longer jet celebrities to Africa after criticism that stars were going to the continent as 'white saviours ' .
The charity has also revealed that they will stop using images of under nourished people and unwell children in footage .
Instead of flying British production teams to the the area they will now ask local film-makers to create their fund raising appeal films .
Co-founder of Comic Relief Sir Lenny Henry has hailed the change as `` a huge move '' and admitted that it will allow `` young black and brown film-makers '' to tell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BBC : `` I think it 's about time .
`` And it 's not to say that the films that have been made in the past were n't extraordinary and did n't have a huge effect .
`` But it 's time for young black and brown film-makers to take charge and say , ' I want to tell you my story ' .
`` There are other ways to elicit sympathy - and maybe we 'd been pushing on the same button for too long . ''
Last year , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stacey Dooley shared with an African orphan was released as part of Comic Relief 's efforts to raise money .
Stacey claimed she meant no harm , but many , including Labout MP David Lammy , claimed she was acting as a 'white saviour ' and actually damaging the world 's impression of Africa by posting the image on social media .
Mr Lammy , who has been the MP for Tottenham since 2010 , said on Twitter that Stacey was reinforcing unhelpful stereotypes about Africa .
He said : `` The world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
As I 've said before , this just perpetuates tired and unhelpful stereotypes .
`` Let 's instead promote voices from across the continent of Africa and have serious debate . ''
Mr Lammy said his issue was not personal with Stacey and that he does not question her `` good motives '' .
Instead , he said he had a problem with 'British celebrities ' being flown out to Africa by Comic Relief to make films which send `` a distorted image '' of the continent and perpetuate `` an old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Lammy , who is of Guyanese descent , said `` many black '' Britons are `` deeply uncomfortable '' with Comic Relief 's `` poverty porn '' .
He said : `` Comic Relief has a huge platform and privilege and it is the first and major way children learn about Africa .
`` If they only show Africans as helpless victims to be pitied , children miss the broader picture of huge progress in Africa .
`` Comic Relief should be helping to establish an image of African people as equals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be pitied .
`` It would therefore be better for people who actually live there to speak about the continent they know .
`` Many black Brits feel deeply uncomfortable with Comic Relief 's poverty porn .
It 's my job to represent their views however uncomfortable .
`` They want their children to have rounded views about Africa and these types of campaign woefully fail to do that . ''
After David 's message , Stacey wrote to the politician via Twitter .
She penned : `` David , is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Genuine question ) ... because if that 's the case , you could always go over there and try raise awareness ?
`` Comic relief have raised over 1 billion pounds since they started .
I saw projects that were saving lives with the money .
Kids lives . ''
Stacey had shared pictures on her social media from Uganda , with one snap showing her posing with a young child while another showed her during filming ahead of Red Nose Day .
A number of stars including - Russell Howard , Billy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ African countries for the charity throughout the years .
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Instead of flying British production teams and stars to Africa, Comic Relief will now ask local film-makers to create their fund raising appeal films
Comic Relief will no longer jet celebrities to Africa after criticism that stars were going to the continent as 'white saviours'.
The charity has also revealed that they will stop using images of under nourished people and unwell children in footage.
Instead of flying British production teams to the the area they will now ask local film-makers to create their fund raising appeal films.
Co-founder of Comic Relief Sir Lenny Henry has hailed the change as "a huge move" and admitted that it will allow "young black and brown film-makers" to tell their stories.
The comedian told the BBC: "I think it's about time.
Image: PA) PA)
"And it's not to say that the films that have been made in the past weren't extraordinary and didn't have a huge effect.
"But it's time for young black and brown film-makers to take charge and say, 'I want to tell you my story'.
"There are other ways to elicit sympathy - and maybe we'd been pushing on the same button for too long."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Last year, a national debate was sparked over a picture Stacey Dooley shared with an African orphan was released as part of Comic Relief's efforts to raise money.
Stacey claimed she meant no harm, but many, including Labout MP David Lammy , claimed she was acting as a 'white saviour' and actually damaging the world's impression of Africa by posting the image on social media.
Mr Lammy, who has been the MP for Tottenham since 2010, said on Twitter that Stacey was reinforcing unhelpful stereotypes about Africa.
He said: "The world does not need any more white saviours. As I've said before, this just perpetuates tired and unhelpful stereotypes.
"Let's instead promote voices from across the continent of Africa and have serious debate."
Mr Lammy said his issue was not personal with Stacey and that he does not question her "good motives".
Image: Comic Relief) Comic Relief)
Instead, he said he had a problem with 'British celebrities' being flown out to Africa by Comic Relief to make films which send "a distorted image" of the continent and perpetuate "an old idea from the colonial era".
Mr Lammy, who is of Guyanese descent, said "many black" Britons are "deeply uncomfortable" with Comic Relief's "poverty porn".
He said: "Comic Relief has a huge platform and privilege and it is the first and major way children learn about Africa.
"If they only show Africans as helpless victims to be pitied, children miss the broader picture of huge progress in Africa.
"Comic Relief should be helping to establish an image of African people as equals to be respected rather than helpless victims to be pitied.
Image: Carol Allen Storey) Carol Allen Storey)
"It would therefore be better for people who actually live there to speak about the continent they know.
"Many black Brits feel deeply uncomfortable with Comic Relief's poverty porn. It's my job to represent their views however uncomfortable.
"They want their children to have rounded views about Africa and these types of campaign woefully fail to do that."
After David's message, Stacey wrote to the politician via Twitter.
Image: South Wales Echo) South Wales Echo)
She penned: "David, is the issue with me being white? (Genuine question) ...because if that's the case, you could always go over there and try raise awareness?
"Comic relief have raised over 1 billion pounds since they started. I saw projects that were saving lives with the money. Kids lives."
Stacey had shared pictures on her social media from Uganda, with one snap showing her posing with a young child while another showed her during filming ahead of Red Nose Day.
A number of stars including - Russell Howard, Billy Connolly, Ed Sheeran - have visited African countries for the charity throughout the years.
*Comic Relief and Red Nose Day takes place on March 15.
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thedailymirror--2020-10-28--Woman suffers mortifying fail on camera while trying to enjoy a crème brûlée

Being filmed while eating a dessert can pose a problem for even the most gracious of us .
The risk of dropping a bit or spilling some on your top is enough for most of us to avoid that scenario .
But one woman 's attempt to show off her coffee crème brûlée went viral after it went very , very wrong .
People were left in stitches after Cari Berrios shared what happened when she tried to tuck into the classic French pudding .
The dinner party staple has had a modern revamp with Cari opting for a coffee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But it seems like the topping was just a little too thick - leading to a very unfortunate situation .
She shared a video of herself poking the caramel with a spoon before it sudenly cracks and coffee goes everywhere .
Her entire top was splattered along with the table and even the restaurant wall .
She shared a video of the unfortunate incident on TikTok two days ago where it has been viewed nearly 13.4million times .
She captioned the hilarious clip `` Poke it hard they said ... ... '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the clip , with one person commenting : `` She 's laying against the wall like she 's been shot . ''
Another joked : `` I am still in shock after watching this 20 times . ''
`` Looks like that gave you PTSD - post trauma splash disorder , '' another quipped .
Many felt this summed up the turbulent nature of this year , with one person commenting : `` If 2020 was a coffee . ''
Another added : `` I just know that feeling of hopelessness .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ impressive 1.7million likes and 14,000 comments since it was shared two days ago .
Meanwhile , one woman 's ingenious method of beating the pub curfew has gone viral on TikTok .
University student Courtney showed how she can tuck two cocktails , filled to the brim , under her top .
The clip , captioned `` If I ca n't finish my drink by 10 then it 's coming with me '' , has been viewed more than 1.3 million times and led to some incredible praise .
One fan commented : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like the clown cars that are just never ending . ''
A second asked : `` How did it not spill , pure talent , '' while another joked : `` Definitely needs putting on your CV , not sure what as lol but that 's a skill . ''

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The tough caramel exterior proved to be a problem as it suddenly exploded, much to the woman's shock, leaving people in stitches at the huge mess it created
Woman suffers mortifying fail on camera while trying to enjoy a crème brûlée
Being filmed while eating a dessert can pose a problem for even the most gracious of us.
The risk of dropping a bit or spilling some on your top is enough for most of us to avoid that scenario.
But one woman's attempt to show off her coffee crème brûlée went viral after it went very, very wrong.
People were left in stitches after Cari Berrios shared what happened when she tried to tuck into the classic French pudding.
The dinner party staple has had a modern revamp with Cari opting for a coffee topped with a caramelised burnt sugar topping.
But it seems like the topping was just a little too thick - leading to a very unfortunate situation.
Image: itmecarib/TikTok) itmecarib/TikTok)
She shared a video of herself poking the caramel with a spoon before it sudenly cracks and coffee goes everywhere.
Her entire top was splattered along with the table and even the restaurant wall.
She shared a video of the unfortunate incident on TikTok two days ago where it has been viewed nearly 13.4million times.
She captioned the hilarious clip "Poke it hard they said......"
Image: itmecarib/TikTok) itmecarib/TikTok)
Thousands of people were left in stitches by the clip, with one person commenting: "She's laying against the wall like she's been shot."
Another joked: "I am still in shock after watching this 20 times."
"Looks like that gave you PTSD - post trauma splash disorder," another quipped.
Many felt this summed up the turbulent nature of this year, with one person commenting: "If 2020 was a coffee."
Another added: "I just know that feeling of hopelessness."
The video has racked up an impressive 1.7million likes and 14,000 comments since it was shared two days ago.
Meanwhile, one woman's ingenious method of beating the pub curfew has gone viral on TikTok.
University student Courtney showed how she can tuck two cocktails, filled to the brim, under her top.
The clip, captioned "If I can't finish my drink by 10 then it's coming with me", has been viewed more than 1.3 million times and led to some incredible praise.
One fan commented: "HOW!!! This is like the clown cars that are just never ending."
A second asked: "How did it not spill, pure talent," while another joked: "Definitely needs putting on your CV, not sure what as lol but that's a skill."


thedailymirror--2020-10-28--Kim Kardashian's 'inner circle' who were flown out to controversial party

Whale swimming , kayaking , cocktails , movie nights and an epic party on the beach that culminated in a swim under the stars , Kim Kardashian went to extreme lengths to throw the birthday bash of the year for her 40th .
In a gushing post , the 'humble ' star revealed how she surprised her 'inner circle ' by flying them out to a private island for the extravagant festitivies .
Kim admitted that pulling off the stunt reminded her of how privileged she really is in a post that has since been labelled 'tone deaf and incredibly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to fume that they had n't even been allowed to attend their relatives funerals in the coronavirus pandemic , Kim pointed out that measures were taken to ensure everyone 's safety with her guests quarantining for two weeks and taking multiple health screens before the trip .
Choosing the perfect guest-list for such an adventure had been a tall order but as the pictures from the event reveal , Kim was able to party with a variety of friends from famous faces , ex boyfriends and former employees .
However , there were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a look at who got the call up and who dared turn Kimmy down .
It would n't be a Kardashian birthday without the whole klan getting together to join in the fun .
Birthday Girl Kim posed centre stage for a snap alongside sisters Kourtney , Khloe - who was sporting a dramatic new look - and Kendall Jenner .
Rarely seen brother Rob also made an appearance on the trip , sporting his trademark loose-fitting tracksuit and baseball cap despite the tropical setting .
Given his drama with Kim this year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ snubbed from the private island trip when he did n't make it onto Kim 's official birthday post .
However , sis Kourtney put a swift end to the speculation as she shared some cute snaps of her enjoying a walk beside Kanye down a palm tree lined path during a quieter moment of the vacation .
Momager Kris was on hand to oversee the celebrations with her partner of six years Corey Gamble .
The duo were spotted following Kim out to the party , with Kris holding her phone on standby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the festivities unfolded .
Despite her status as a global celebrity , one thing you can say about Kim is that she has never forgotten her roots .
Kim made sure some of her longest friendships -including those forged at high school - were respected at her 40th birthday bash as she handed out golden tickets her teenage chums .
There were also a few famous faces granted passes to the hottest party in town .
Kim invited the likes of Simon Huck and La La Anthony along for the ride .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kim since they started climbing the showbiz ladder together in the early 00s as they respective reality TV careers took off .
These days the pair refer to each other as 'sisters ' and have supported each other through their most traumatic times from La La 's divorce to Kim 's Paris robbery .
Eagle-eyed fans of the Kardashian 's reality show will know Simon as a supportive cast member who has appeared on Keeping Up with the Kardashians , Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami , and Kourtney and Kim Take New York @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Palestinian model Fai Khadra was seen among the lucky few in attendance .
Khadra is actually a close and long-term friend of Kim 's sister Kendall Jenner , who introduced him to her extended family .
Kendall and Khadra were rumoured to be dating after they attended Hailey and Baldwin and Justin Beiber 's 2018 wedding together , but the pair have insisted they are just good pals .
One person who could use a break on a tropical island this year is the hard-working publicist of Kanye West , Tracy Nyguen Romulus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Tracy has sparked up a firm friendship with his wife Kim and the duo have become particularly close in recent years after becoming mothers .
The pair were pregnant at the same time and attended each others extravagant baby showers .
Now their children enjoy play dates together and are described as 'besties . '
Steph Shep is one member of Kim 's inner circle to buck the trend of being frozen out after her work ties with the family stopped .
Steph was fired back in 2017 after working closely with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ given her close friendship with Kourtney Kardashian , Steph has continued to hang out with the gang .
Scott Disick was spotted among the gang of party-goers wrapping his arms around 10-year-old son Mason , who he shares with ex partner Kourtney Kardashian .
The couple split in 2018 after ten years of on-off drama and continue to raise there three kids together , with eldest boy Mason being allowed to stay up late for auntie Kim 's party .
Despite their chequered history , Scott and Kourtney have continued to remain close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Kardashian 's big events .
Clad in a lurid floral shirt and shorts combo it was hard to miss Tristan Thompson in Kim 's photos .
Some fans might be surprised to see the basketballer on the guest-list given his very public fallout with Kim in the past .
Kim made a show of blocking the sports star on social media when rumours began swirling he had cheated on sister Khloe when she was pregnant with their now two-year-old daughter True .
But after Khloe opted to forgive the love rat her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ idea of a reconciliation too .
Khloe and Tristan are now rumoured to have got back together romantically though they are yet to confirm the news .
And who was n't there ?
Youngest of the Kardashian-Jenner sisters Kylie was a very notable no-show .
It appears the lip kit decided to snub the event and stayed in Houston , Texas to be with her two-year-old daughter Stormi and ex-boyfriend Travis Scott .
Kylie instead marked her sister 's special day with an Instagram Story post that deleted after 24 hours .

As the reality TV mogul threw an epic private island bash for her 40th birthday, we take a look at the lucky few who bagged themselves an invite and those who turned her down
Kim Kardashian's 'inner circle' who were flown out to controversial island birthday bash
Whale swimming, kayaking, cocktails, movie nights and an epic party on the beach that culminated in a swim under the stars, Kim Kardashian went to extreme lengths to throw the birthday bash of the year for her 40th.
In a gushing post, the 'humble' star revealed how she surprised her 'inner circle' by flying them out to a private island for the extravagant festitivies.
Kim admitted that pulling off the stunt reminded her of how privileged she really is in a post that has since been labelled 'tone deaf and incredibly insensitive.'
As outraged fans began to fume that they hadn't even been allowed to attend their relatives funerals in the coronavirus pandemic, Kim pointed out that measures were taken to ensure everyone's safety with her guests quarantining for two weeks and taking multiple health screens before the trip.
Choosing the perfect guest-list for such an adventure had been a tall order but as the pictures from the event reveal, Kim was able to party with a variety of friends from famous faces, ex boyfriends and former employees.
However, there were some very noticeable abscences.
We take a look at who got the call up and who dared turn Kimmy down.
Some of Kim's siblings
Image: @KimKardashian /Twitter) @KimKardashian /Twitter)
It wouldn't be a Kardashian birthday without the whole klan getting together to join in the fun.
Birthday Girl Kim posed centre stage for a snap alongside sisters Kourtney, Khloe - who was sporting a dramatic new look - and Kendall Jenner.
Rarely seen brother Rob also made an appearance on the trip, sporting his trademark loose-fitting tracksuit and baseball cap despite the tropical setting.
Kanye West
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Given his drama with Kim this year, fans had feared Kanye had been snubbed from the private island trip when he didn't make it onto Kim's official birthday post.
However, sis Kourtney put a swift end to the speculation as she shared some cute snaps of her enjoying a walk beside Kanye down a palm tree lined path during a quieter moment of the vacation.
Kris Jenner and Corey Gamble
Image: @KimKardashian /Twitter) @KimKardashian /Twitter)
Momager Kris was on hand to oversee the celebrations with her partner of six years Corey Gamble.
The duo were spotted following Kim out to the party, with Kris holding her phone on standby ready to grab those all important action-shots as the festivities unfolded.
Long-term friends
Image: @KimKardashian /Twitter) @KimKardashian /Twitter)
Despite her status as a global celebrity, one thing you can say about Kim is that she has never forgotten her roots.
Kim made sure some of her longest friendships -including those forged at high school - were respected at her 40th birthday bash as she handed out golden tickets her teenage chums.
Showbiz pals
Image: @KimKardashian /Twitter) @KimKardashian /Twitter)
There were also a few famous faces granted passes to the hottest party in town.
Kim invited the likes of Simon Huck and La La Anthony along for the ride.
La La has been been pals with Kim since they started climbing the showbiz ladder together in the early 00s as they respective reality TV careers took off.
These days the pair refer to each other as 'sisters' and have supported each other through their most traumatic times from La La's divorce to Kim's Paris robbery.
PR mogul Simon also dropped by.
Eagle-eyed fans of the Kardashian's reality show will know Simon as a supportive cast member who has appeared on Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami, and Kourtney and Kim Take New York after becoming friends with the gang.
Family friends
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Palestinian model Fai Khadra was seen among the lucky few in attendance.
Khadra is actually a close and long-term friend of Kim's sister Kendall Jenner, who introduced him to her extended family.
Kendall and Khadra were rumoured to be dating after they attended Hailey and Baldwin and Justin Beiber's 2018 wedding together, but the pair have insisted they are just good pals.
Kanye's publicist
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
One person who could use a break on a tropical island this year is the hard-working publicist of Kanye West, Tracy Nyguen Romulus.
Through her dealings with the rapper, Tracy has sparked up a firm friendship with his wife Kim and the duo have become particularly close in recent years after becoming mothers.
The pair were pregnant at the same time and attended each others extravagant baby showers. Now their children enjoy play dates together and are described as 'besties.'
Former assistant
Image: Instagram/steph_shep) Instagram/steph_shep)
Steph Shep is one member of Kim's inner circle to buck the trend of being frozen out after her work ties with the family stopped.
Steph was fired back in 2017 after working closely with the mogul for four years.
But given her close friendship with Kourtney Kardashian, Steph has continued to hang out with the gang.
Ex boyfriends
Image: kimkardashian/Instagram) kimkardashian/Instagram)
Scott Disick was spotted among the gang of party-goers wrapping his arms around 10-year-old son Mason, who he shares with ex partner Kourtney Kardashian.
The couple split in 2018 after ten years of on-off drama and continue to raise there three kids together, with eldest boy Mason being allowed to stay up late for auntie Kim's party.
Despite their chequered history, Scott and Kourtney have continued to remain close, with Scott earning invites to all the Kardashian's big events.
Rumoured boyfriends
Image: @KimKardashian /Twitter) @KimKardashian /Twitter)
Clad in a lurid floral shirt and shorts combo it was hard to miss Tristan Thompson in Kim's photos.
Some fans might be surprised to see the basketballer on the guest-list given his very public fallout with Kim in the past.
Kim made a show of blocking the sports star on social media when rumours began swirling he had cheated on sister Khloe when she was pregnant with their now two-year-old daughter True.
But after Khloe opted to forgive the love rat her family have gotten on board with the idea of a reconciliation too.
Khloe and Tristan are now rumoured to have got back together romantically though they are yet to confirm the news.
And who wasn't there?
Image: kyliejenner/Instagram) kyliejenner/Instagram)
Youngest of the Kardashian-Jenner sisters Kylie was a very notable no-show.
It appears the lip kit decided to snub the event and stayed in Houston, Texas to be with her two-year-old daughter Stormi and ex-boyfriend Travis Scott.
Kylie instead marked her sister's special day with an Instagram Story post that deleted after 24 hours.