thedailymirror--2020-06-24--Inside Molly-Mae and Tommy's plush new pad complete with private lift access

Molly-Mae Hague has finally given fans a tour of the lavish new apartment that she is sharing with her boyfriend Tommy Fury .
During a scorching Wednesday , the 21-year-old former Love Islander filmed herself walking around the enormous Manchester pad , after fans had demanded to see her new space .
Although she had wanted to keep their home private , Molly admitted she had finally given in and was really happy with where she was living .
During the clip , Molly also revealed that she was n't sure about viewing the property at first because it had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chai 's tragic death .
However , her agent persuaded her to check out the space and the couple quickly fell in love .
At the time , the television star admitted that the couple were desperate to leave their old apartment because it brought back bad memories so they made the decision to move in .
`` In that moment all I wanted was a change , I just needed to get out of that apartment ... it does n't feel nice anymore , it feels sad , '' she said during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no intention of getting this place when we came to view it but it just turned out that it felt right for us . ''
In the 12-minute long video , Molly-Mae was fresh faced and donned her pyjamas to do the tour .
She then revealed there were two entrances to the home , one of which was via private lift access .
The new home also boasts an enormous hallway with thick grey carpets .
At the end of the hall is Molly-Mae and Tommy 's bedroom , that features their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Mr Chai 's toys and blanket were resting at top of the couple 's bed .
They also have an enormous wardrobe area and a stunning modern en-suite bathroom that featured a bath , as well as two spare bathrooms .
Molly-Mae also revealed another room full of boxes that was going to be her dressing room and YouTube area .
Tommy has also been allocated a spare room that he hopes to transform into a pool-table area .
The main living area is open plan and features fancy grey carpets and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tommy fell in love with the light-airy feel of the open living space and love the huge balcony doors that open onto the outdoor area .
The couple have a large kitchen that also features a huge marble table , that Molly added `` weighs an absolute tonne . ''
There 's also a large white island in the middle of their very clean cooking area , and their fridge is stocked with beers and lots of healthy prepared meals .
The couple 's current apartment is rented and Molly hopes that they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home to buy within the next six months .
At the end of the video , she even revealed that the lovebirds had considered building their own home but that would be a long and difficult task .
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Molly-Mae Hague finally gave fans a tour of her lavish new home and it's just as amazing as you would have imagined
Molly-Mae Hague has finally given fans a tour of the lavish new apartment that she is sharing with her boyfriend Tommy Fury.
During a scorching Wednesday, the 21-year-old former Love Islander filmed herself walking around the enormous Manchester pad, after fans had demanded to see her new space.
Although she had wanted to keep their home private, Molly admitted she had finally given in and was really happy with where she was living.
During the clip, Molly also revealed that she wasn't sure about viewing the property at first because it had been scheduled shortly after her puppy Mr Chai's tragic death.
However, her agent persuaded her to check out the space and the couple quickly fell in love.
At the time, the television star admitted that the couple were desperate to leave their old apartment because it brought back bad memories so they made the decision to move in.
Image: XXXXXXX/Youtube) XXXXXXX/Youtube)
"In that moment all I wanted was a change, I just needed to get out of that apartment... it doesn't feel nice anymore, it feels sad," she said during the video.
"So we had no intention of getting this place when we came to view it but it just turned out that it felt right for us."
In the 12-minute long video, Molly-Mae was fresh faced and donned her pyjamas to do the tour.
Image: XXXXXXX/Youtube) XXXXXXX/Youtube) Image: XXXXXXX/Youtube) XXXXXXX/Youtube) Image: XXXXXXX/Youtube) XXXXXXX/Youtube)
She then revealed there were two entrances to the home, one of which was via private lift access.
The new home also boasts an enormous hallway with thick grey carpets.
At the end of the hall is Molly-Mae and Tommy's bedroom, that features their large double bed and a huge TV.
Image: XXXXXXX/Youtube) XXXXXXX/Youtube) Image: XXXXXXX/Youtube) XXXXXXX/Youtube)
Mr Chai's toys and blanket were resting at top of the couple's bed.
They also have an enormous wardrobe area and a stunning modern en-suite bathroom that featured a bath, as well as two spare bathrooms.
Molly-Mae also revealed another room full of boxes that was going to be her dressing room and YouTube area.
Image: XXXXXXX/Youtube) XXXXXXX/Youtube) Image: XXXXXXX/Youtube) XXXXXXX/Youtube) Image: XXXXXXX/Youtube) XXXXXXX/Youtube) Image: XXXXXXX/Youtube) XXXXXXX/Youtube)
Tommy has also been allocated a spare room that he hopes to transform into a pool-table area.
The main living area is open plan and features fancy grey carpets and a neutral coloured sofa.
Molly and Tommy fell in love with the light-airy feel of the open living space and love the huge balcony doors that open onto the outdoor area.
The couple have a large kitchen that also features a huge marble table, that Molly added "weighs an absolute tonne."
Image: XXXXXXX/Youtube) XXXXXXX/Youtube) Image: XXXXXXX/Youtube) XXXXXXX/Youtube) Image: XXXXXXX/Youtube) XXXXXXX/Youtube)
There's also a large white island in the middle of their very clean cooking area, and their fridge is stocked with beers and lots of healthy prepared meals.
The couple's current apartment is rented and Molly hopes that they will be able to find a permanent home to buy within the next six months.
At the end of the video, she even revealed that the lovebirds had considered building their own home but that would be a long and difficult task.
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thedailymirror--2020-06-24--Gemma Collins says a tree convinced her to buy a house after 'whispering' to her

Gemma Collins has revealed a tree convinced her to buy her current house in Essex after it “ whispered ” to her .
The 39-year-old The Only Way Is Essex star has been property hunting in search of her dream home and was won over by a rather convincing plant .
Gem painted a picture of approaching a property only to be mesmerised by a giant tree as she drew near .
She revealed all while discussing her unusual connection with nature during an update on her show The Gemma Collins Podcast – which airs via the BBC .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ buy in Essex – but claims it was a big tree beside the property that convinced her to sign on the title deeds .
She said : “ It ’ s so weird , I knew it was the house for me because literally when I rode up to the house on my bike there was this tree , and it was a rather big tree , and I felt like the tree was talking to me .
“ It moved in this way it was like whispering to me .
“ When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believe we ’ ve got a bond .
This tree is telling me , ‘ Gemma you ’ re meant to be here.
’ “ I don ’ t know why but it gives me huge comfort.
” Meanwhile , Gem also revealed she wants to go under the knife to reduce her breast size .
Throughout lockdown , The GC has been modelling clothes designed by herself and sold through her Gemma Collins Collection website , with many taking note of her toned legs and slimmer frame .
However Gem herself says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when it comes to changing the size of her breasts , after deciding they are too big .
She said : “ My breasts these days are rather large and I would like a reduction at some point .
`` Now I can ’ t wait to rip my bra off and let them hang out .
And literally just get the cool air , the breeze , on them .
”

Gemma Collins says a tree told her to buy her current house
Gemma Collins says a tree told her to buy her current house
The Only Way Is Essex star was impressed by 'a rather big tree' which was beside a property for sale which she claims told her: 'Gemma you’re meant to be here.’
Gemma Collins says a tree convinced her to buy a house after 'whispering' to her
Gemma Collins has revealed a tree convinced her to buy her current house in Essex after it “whispered” to her.
The 39-year-old The Only Way Is Essex star has been property hunting in search of her dream home and was won over by a rather convincing plant.
Gem painted a picture of approaching a property only to be mesmerised by a giant tree as she drew near.
She revealed all while discussing her unusual connection with nature during an update on her show The Gemma Collins Podcast – which airs via the BBC.
Image: WP Pix / SplashNews.com) WP Pix / SplashNews.com)
The reality babe was deliberating which house to buy in Essex – but claims it was a big tree beside the property that convinced her to sign on the title deeds.
She said: “It’s so weird, I knew it was the house for me because literally when I rode up to the house on my bike there was this tree, and it was a rather big tree, and I felt like the tree was talking to me.
“It moved in this way it was like whispering to me.
“When I see this tree, I truly believe we’ve got a bond. This tree is telling me, ‘Gemma you’re meant to be here.’
“I don’t know why but it gives me huge comfort.”
Meanwhile, Gem also revealed she wants to go under the knife to reduce her breast size.
Throughout lockdown, The GC has been modelling clothes designed by herself and sold through her Gemma Collins Collection website, with many taking note of her toned legs and slimmer frame.
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However Gem herself says she wants to get some medical help when it comes to changing the size of her breasts, after deciding they are too big.
She said: “My breasts these days are rather large and I would like a reduction at some point.
"Now I can’t wait to rip my bra off and let them hang out. And literally just get the cool air, the breeze, on them.”


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thedailymirror--2020-06-24--Parents facing childcare 'chaos' with cash strapped providers going bust

Parents could struggle to access childcare places as nurseries , pre-schools and childminders are at risk going bust without cash injections The Early Years Alliance ( EYA ) has said families may face childcare `` chaos '' as research suggests providers are facing large financial losses amid a lack of Government funding and reduced parental demand .
New modelling from independent research agency Ceeda has found that childcare providers in England were operating at average occupancy levels of just 37 % on June 8 , compared to 77 % in spring 2019 .
Even if the occupancy levels rose slightly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ average losses of £3.06 per hour on funded two-year-old places ( a shortfall of 57 % ) and average losses of £1.96 per hour on funded three and four-year-old places ( a shortfall of 43 % ) over the next 12 months , the data suggests .
The report suggests that early years providers would still face significant losses even if more parents started taking up childcare places again as the lockdown eases due to inadequate Government funding .
It comes as figures on Wednesday revealed that the number of childcare providers registered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first three months of the year .
Neil Leitch , chief executive of the EYA , said : `` The fact is that the early years sector is at a crunch point , and unless urgent action is taken , we are going to see many , many more settings forced to close their doors over the coming months .
`` This could mean chaos for parents - and particularly mothers - trying to access childcare in order to return to work at a time when the Government is desperately trying to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Ministers must now commit to providing the financial support that childcare providers need to remain sustainable throughout this crisis and beyond .
Anything less puts the long-term viability of the sector as a whole at risk . ''
Judith Blake , chairwoman of the Local Government Association 's children and young people board , said : `` While early years and childcare providers have been asked to step up in the same way that schools have in recent months , their costs have not been covered in the same way .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ anytime soon .
Limits on the number of children who can attend settings and reduced demand from parents mean that settings simply can not raise the income they usually would .
This is already putting businesses , jobs and childcare places at risk . ''
Rebecca Long Bailey , shadow education secretary , said : `` Childcare will be necessary for families to get back to work and for the economy to recover but the sector is at risk of collapse with many providers facing huge losses .
`` The Government needs to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ catastrophic collapse now . ''

Parents could struggle to access childcare places as nurseries, pre-schools and childminders are at risk going bust without cash injections
The Early Years Alliance (EYA) has said families may face childcare "chaos" as research suggests providers are facing large financial losses amid a lack of Government funding and reduced parental demand.
New modelling from independent research agency Ceeda has found that childcare providers in England were operating at average occupancy levels of just 37% on June 8, compared to 77% in spring 2019.
Even if the occupancy levels rose slightly to 45%, providers would incur average losses of £3.06 per hour on funded two-year-old places (a shortfall of 57%) and average losses of £1.96 per hour on funded three and four-year-old places (a shortfall of 43%) over the next 12 months, the data suggests.
The report suggests that early years providers would still face significant losses even if more parents started taking up childcare places again as the lockdown eases due to inadequate Government funding.
It comes as figures on Wednesday revealed that the number of childcare providers registered with Ofsted fell by around 600 over the first three months of the year.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Neil Leitch, chief executive of the EYA, said: "The fact is that the early years sector is at a crunch point, and unless urgent action is taken, we are going to see many, many more settings forced to close their doors over the coming months.
"This could mean chaos for parents - and particularly mothers - trying to access childcare in order to return to work at a time when the Government is desperately trying to restart the economy."
He added: "Ministers must now commit to providing the financial support that childcare providers need to remain sustainable throughout this crisis and beyond. Anything less puts the long-term viability of the sector as a whole at risk."
Judith Blake, chairwoman of the Local Government Association's children and young people board, said: "While early years and childcare providers have been asked to step up in the same way that schools have in recent months, their costs have not been covered in the same way.
"These problems will not go away anytime soon. Limits on the number of children who can attend settings and reduced demand from parents mean that settings simply cannot raise the income they usually would. This is already putting businesses, jobs and childcare places at risk."
Rebecca Long Bailey, shadow education secretary, said: "Childcare will be necessary for families to get back to work and for the economy to recover but the sector is at risk of collapse with many providers facing huge losses.
"The Government needs to think long term and take action prevent catastrophic collapse now."


thedailymirror--2020-06-24--Man credits his incredible 21st weight loss on beating Covid-19 and finding love

An obese man has credited his 21 stone weight loss for helping him to beat coronavirus and find love .
Phil Kayes , 47 , was so overweight he had been warned by doctors that his size was putting such a strain on his health he would be lucky to reach the age of 40 .
At his biggest he weighed a whopping 37st 2½lbs but has now managed to slim down to an impressive 15st 6lbs in just three years .
Phil said his turning point was when his mum was diagnosed with terminal cancer and realised he need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had previously resigned himself to `` dying alone '' but while he was on his weight loss journey he met his partner Nicole Mulholland .
The civil servant , from County Down , Northern Ireland , also believes his weight loss may have saved his life after he caught coronavirus .
He added that his survival was a `` timely reminder '' how important his health is .
Phil was helped in his dramatic transformation by Slimming World , who recently crowned him their 'Greatest Loser 2020 ' .
Despite its name , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ highest weight loss among all the brand 's members .
Phil said : `` I was always bigger than my peers .
I remember at school being called out by my PE teacher for being too big to play football .
`` The weight really started to pile on though when I started university .
`` My size meant that my life became increasingly insular and I made up a variety of excuses not to go out .
I ’ d avoid gatherings like parties and weddings because I just felt so uncomfortable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fit into a plane seat so I never travelled , even though I really wanted to .
`` Apart from my job as a civil servant , I didn ’ t really do anything except hide away and eat .
It was a very lonely time . ''
At his heaviest Phil suffered a string of other health issues including pressure on his knees and sleep apnoea .
His shirt size was a huge XXXXXXXXL , with a 68in waist .
But his main worry was that should he die in his sleep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be removed as he lived on the third floor of his parents ’ house .
Phil then realised he had to do something about his weight when his mother was diagnosed with terminal cancer .
He said : `` Mum was facing her fourth cancer battle which sadly turned out to be her last .
`` The news sort of spurred me into action and I knew this time I had to try and be as healthy as I could - not just for her but for me as well .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did pass away , I wouldn ’ t be able to be one of her pallbearers , which was heartbreaking .
`` She died in October 2017 , by which point I ’ d lost 5st .
I know she ’ d be really proud if she could see me now - more than 21st lighter . ''
Phil has become much more active since losing all the weight - and has started cycling again after a near three-decade absence from the activity .
He said : `` Years of being overweight really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I used to take medication daily to manage the pain .
`` I will still need a knee replacement at some stage , but I have certainly delayed the inevitable and made the operation itself more likely to be successful .
`` When I was 37st , my doctor told me it was too risky for me to have surgery because calculating the anaesthetic needed for someone my size was so tricky .
`` Now I ’ ve started cycling again , I can walk without getting out of breath and I also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a completely different life to the one I had before - one that is full of opportunities , friends and adventures . ''
Phil also credits his weight loss with helping him to meet partner Nicole , whohe found on an online dating app .
He said : `` By far the best thing that has happened to me since losing weight is meeting Nicole .
`` When I was bigger I couldn ’ t imagine ever finding love and felt resigned to dying alone .
`` Since meeting we ’ ve moved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sea , been on a walking tour of Berlin and I ’ ve learned to drive .
`` There are lots more adventures we want to tick off the list and for the first time in a long time , I ’ m excited about the future . ''
Phil also thinks his thinner size could have helped him beat what he thought was coronavirus .
He said that , while it was unpleasant and he was knocked off his feet , he ’ s not sure he would have survived if he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : `` I dread to think how my body would have responded .
It was a timely reminder of how important my health is . ''
Phil was encouraged to join Slimming World in July 2017 by a friend who agreed to attend his local group with him .
He said : `` I was , of course , nervous on that first night but it really helped to have my friend Laura beside me .
`` I even contacted the consultant in advance to check the scales would be able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ d weighed myself was at the hospital , where I had to stand on two sets of scales just to get a reading .
`` My consultant assured me that there was nothing to worry about and she was right .
`` Everyone was so supportive and friendly and although it was a shock to see the scales hit 37st , for the first time , I felt like I could do something about it . ''
Phil soon got to grips with a branded eating plan , which enabled him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ variety of foods .
He said : `` In the past I ’ d been referred to dieticians and dabbled with intermittent fasting and restricting my portions .
`` I would lose weight initially but I could never stick to it because I was hungry most of the time .
`` What was so different about Slimming World was that I could still eat hearty meals to satisfy my appetite while losing weight .
`` It felt like a bit of a lightbulb moment when I realised losing weight didn ’ t have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a bit vegetable-phobic when I first joined but now one of my favourite dishes is a Mediterranean vegetable pasta - and I even tend to an allotment with a veggie patch !
`` The group environment really helped me too because for the first time I was surrounded by people who knew how it felt to struggle with their weight .
`` Checking in with everyone each week has been invaluable and I have learned so much from everyone .
`` I attend virtually now that we ’ re in lockdown , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me on track .
I couldn ’ t be without them . ''
Breakfast - sausage roll or a sausage bap with cheese and ketchup .
Full fat latte or cappuccino with added sugar .
Lunch - tinned soup with 3-4 rounds of white bread , large bag of crisps and a chocolate bar or chips with cheese and lots of sauce .
Breakfast - bran flakes or reduced-sugar muesli with fat-free yogurt and frozen berries .
Americano coffee with skimmed milk .
Lunch - leftovers from a home-cooked meal the night before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Dinner - chicken or salmon with Slimming World chips or potatoes with lots of fresh veg from the allotment .

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Phil Kayes, 47, from County Down, Northern Ireland, weighed 37st 2½lbs but has now managed to slim down to an impressive 15st 6lbs after joining Slimming World
An obese man has credited his 21 stone weight loss for helping him to beat coronavirus and find love.
Phil Kayes, 47, was so overweight he had been warned by doctors that his size was putting such a strain on his health he would be lucky to reach the age of 40.
At his biggest he weighed a whopping 37st 2½lbs but has now managed to slim down to an impressive 15st 6lbs in just three years.
Phil said his turning point was when his mum was diagnosed with terminal cancer and realised he need to be healthy.
He said he had previously resigned himself to "dying alone" but while he was on his weight loss journey he met his partner Nicole Mulholland.
Image: Phil Kayes / SWNS.COM) Phil Kayes / SWNS.COM)
The civil servant, from County Down, Northern Ireland, also believes his weight loss may have saved his life after he caught coronavirus.
He added that his survival was a "timely reminder" how important his health is.
Phil was helped in his dramatic transformation by Slimming World, who recently crowned him their 'Greatest Loser 2020'.
Despite its name, the competition celebrates the person with the highest weight loss among all the brand's members.
Phil said: "I was always bigger than my peers. I remember at school being called out by my PE teacher for being too big to play football.
"The weight really started to pile on though when I started university.
Image: SWNS.COM) SWNS.COM)
"My size meant that my life became increasingly insular and I made up a variety of excuses not to go out.
I’d avoid gatherings like parties and weddings because I just felt so uncomfortable. I knew I wouldn’t fit into a plane seat so I never travelled, even though I really wanted to.
"Apart from my job as a civil servant, I didn’t really do anything except hide away and eat. It was a very lonely time."
At his heaviest Phil suffered a string of other health issues including pressure on his knees and sleep apnoea.
His shirt size was a huge XXXXXXXXL, with a 68in waist.
But his main worry was that should he die in his sleep and that heavy body couldn’t be removed as he lived on the third floor of his parents’ house.
Phil then realised he had to do something about his weight when his mother was diagnosed with terminal cancer.
Image: Phil Kayes / SWNS.COM) Phil Kayes / SWNS.COM)
He said: "Mum was facing her fourth cancer battle which sadly turned out to be her last.
"The news sort of spurred me into action and I knew this time I had to try and be as healthy as I could - not just for her but for me as well.
"I was also worried that if my mum did pass away, I wouldn’t be able to be one of her pallbearers, which was heartbreaking.
"She died in October 2017, by which point I’d lost 5st. I know she’d be really proud if she could see me now - more than 21st lighter."
Phil has become much more active since losing all the weight - and has started cycling
again after a near three-decade absence from the activity.
He said: "Years of being overweight really took its toll on my knees and I used to take medication daily to manage the pain.
"I will still need a knee replacement at some stage, but I have certainly delayed the inevitable and made the operation itself more likely to be successful.
Image: Phil Kayes / SWNS.COM) Phil Kayes / SWNS.COM)
"When I was 37st, my doctor told me it was too risky for me to have surgery because calculating the anaesthetic needed for someone my size was so tricky.
"Now I’ve started cycling again, I can walk without getting out of breath and I also enjoy yoga.
"It’s a completely different life to the one I had before - one that is full of opportunities, friends and adventures."
Phil also credits his weight loss with helping him to meet partner Nicole, whohe found on an online dating app.
He said: "By far the best thing that has happened to me since losing weight is meeting Nicole.
"When I was bigger I couldn’t imagine ever finding love and felt resigned to dying alone.
"Since meeting we’ve moved in together, swam in the Mediterranean Sea, been on a walking tour of Berlin and I’ve learned to drive.
Image: SWNS.COM) SWNS.COM)
"There are lots more adventures we want to tick off the list and for the first time in a long time, I’m excited about the future."
Phil also thinks his thinner size could have helped him beat what he thought was coronavirus.
He said that, while it was unpleasant and he was knocked off his feet, he’s not sure he would have survived if he hadn’t lost weight.
He added: "I dread to think how my body would have responded. It was a timely reminder of how important my health is."
Phil was encouraged to join Slimming World in July 2017 by a friend who agreed to attend his local group with him.
He said: "I was, of course, nervous on that first night but it really helped to have
my friend Laura beside me.
"I even contacted the consultant in advance to check the scales would be able to weigh me.
Image: Phil Kayes / SWNS.COM) Phil Kayes / SWNS.COM)
"The last time I’d weighed myself was at the hospital, where I had to stand on two sets of scales just to get a reading.
"My consultant assured me that there was nothing to worry about and she was right.
"Everyone was so supportive and friendly and although it was a shock to see the scales hit 37st, for the first time, I felt like I could do something about it."
Phil soon got to grips with a branded eating plan, which enabled him to lose weight while enjoying a wide variety of foods.
It includes lean meat, potatoes, pasta, fruit and vegetables.
He said: "In the past I’d been referred to dieticians and dabbled with intermittent fasting and restricting my portions.
"I would lose weight initially but I could never stick to it because I was hungry most of the time.
Image: SWNS.COM) SWNS.COM)
"What was so different about Slimming World was that I could still eat hearty meals to satisfy my appetite while losing weight.
"It felt like a bit of a lightbulb moment when I realised losing weight didn’t have to mean starving yourself.
"I was a bit vegetable-phobic when I first joined but now one of my favourite dishes is a Mediterranean vegetable pasta - and I even tend to an allotment with a veggie patch!
"The group environment really helped me too because for the first time I was surrounded by people who knew how it felt to struggle with their weight.
"Checking in with everyone each week has been invaluable and I have learned so much from everyone.
"I attend virtually now that we’re in lockdown, which is really great and helps keep me on track. I couldn’t be without them."
Phil attends the Bangor Slimming World group.
Phil's diet before
Breakfast - sausage roll or a sausage bap with cheese and ketchup. Full fat latte or cappuccino with added sugar.
Lunch - tinned soup with 3-4 rounds of white bread, large bag of crisps and a chocolate bar or chips with cheese and lots of sauce.
Dinner - large supermarket pizza, crisps and chocolate or a takeaway.
Evening - multipack crisps, jumbo bar of chocolate, family bag of sweets, doughnuts, biscuits.
After
Breakfast - bran flakes or reduced-sugar muesli with fat-free yogurt and frozen berries. Americano coffee with skimmed milk.
Mid-morning - fruit.
Lunch - leftovers from a home-cooked meal the night before or a pasta dish and some fruit.
Dinner - chicken or salmon with Slimming World chips or potatoes with lots of fresh veg from the allotment.
Evening - a Slimming World Hi-Fi bar.


thedailymirror--2020-06-24--Waitrose vows it will not sell chlorinated chicken and hormone-pumped beef

Waitrose has vowed to shun chlorinated chicken and hormone-pumped beef if the products are part of a Brexit trade deal @ @ @ @ @ James Bailey wrote in the store ’ s Weekend magazine : “ We promise we @ @ @ @ @ product that does not meet our own high standards.
” A Which ?
poll found @ @ @ @ @ a weakening of standards could lead to the import of products now banned here .
@ @ @ @ @ the 2,000 people polled want to keep existing food standards after Brexit .
US chicken @ @ @ @ @ washed in chlorine – and red meat is injected with hormones .
Both would be @ @ @ @ @ could end up in restaurants , hospitals , fast-food outlets and schools unlabelled if the @ @ @ @ @ A Department for International Trade official said chlorinated chicken would not be allowed into Britain @

The supermarket's boss James Bailey wrote in the store’s Weekend magazine: “We promise we will never sell any Waitrose product that does not meet our own high standards.”
Waitrose vows it will not sell chlorinated chicken and hormone-pumped beef
Waitrose has vowed to shun chlorinated chicken and hormone-pumped beef if the products are part of a Brexit trade deal with the US.
Boss James Bailey wrote in the store’s Weekend magazine: “We promise we will never sell any Waitrose product that does not meet our own high standards.”
A Which? poll found 86% of consumers fear a weakening of standards could lead to the import of products now banned here.
And some 95% of the 2,000 people polled want to keep existing food standards after Brexit.
US chicken reared in insanitary conditions is washed in chlorine – and red meat is injected with hormones.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Both would be banned under EU regulations but could end up in restaurants, hospitals, fast-food outlets and schools unlabelled if the US deal goes through.
A Department for International Trade official said chlorinated chicken would not be allowed into Britain.


thedailymirror--2020-06-24--Molly-Mae Hague unveils sunburn blunder after overdoing it with sunbathing

Molly-Mae Hague might have caught a bit too much sun during the scorching heat on Wednesday .
The 21-year-old former Love Island star took to social media to show off a glowing bronzed look in her latest post .
Standing on the balcony of her lavish new home , Molly-Mae admitted that she had got a little burnt during the sun-filled day .
In the snap , the reality star modelled an outfit from her Pretty Little Thing collection and showed off her rosy complexion .
She had her luscious blonde locks flipped over to one side and added a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Molly finished her stylish getup off with a number of cute simple bracelets , which included a gift that was made in memory of her late pooch Mr Chai .
`` I got very burnt today .
Wbu ?
?
outfit @ prettylittlething AD , '' she captioned the shot .
After unveiling the pic , Molly was quickly flooded with comments from her fans .
Among them was a message from fellow Love Islander Amber Rose Gill , who wrote `` This is gorgeeee . ''
Winter Love Island 's Molly Smith @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under the picture .
Very few among her followers appeared to warn the star over the risks of sunburn , instead opting for compliments .
Molly 's latest glowing picture came shortly after the star released a full tour of her new apartment .
In the space , the couple have lots of spare rooms and bathrooms as well as a stunning open-plan living area and kitchen that leads onto a huge outdoor space .
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The former Love Island star was making the most of the sunshine over a scorching Weednesday but admitted that she had got a little burnt
Molly-Mae Hague unveils sunburn blunder after overdoing it with sunbathing
Molly-Mae Hague might have caught a bit too much sun during the scorching heat on Wednesday.
The 21-year-old former Love Island star took to social media to show off a glowing bronzed look in her latest post.
Standing on the balcony of her lavish new home, Molly-Mae admitted that she had got a little burnt during the sun-filled day.
In the snap, the reality star modelled an outfit from her Pretty Little Thing collection and showed off her rosy complexion.
She had her luscious blonde locks flipped over to one side and added a lick of makeup for the shot.
Image: mollymaehague/Instagram) mollymaehague/Instagram)
Molly finished her stylish getup off with a number of cute simple bracelets, which included a gift that was made in memory of her late pooch Mr Chai.
"I got very burnt today. Wbu?? outfit @prettylittlething AD," she captioned the shot.
After unveiling the pic, Molly was quickly flooded with comments from her fans.
Image: mollymaehague/Instagram) mollymaehague/Instagram)
Among them was a message from fellow Love Islander Amber Rose Gill, who wrote "This is gorgeeee."
Winter Love Island's Molly Smith also posted a number of heart emojis under the picture.
Demi Jones also shared a cute compliment, adding: "OMG you're glowing."
Very few among her followers appeared to warn the star over the risks of sunburn, instead opting for compliments.
Image: mollymaehague/Instagram) mollymaehague/Instagram)
Molly's latest glowing picture came shortly after the star released a full tour of her new apartment.
In the space, the couple have lots of spare rooms and bathrooms as well as a stunning open-plan living area and kitchen that leads onto a huge outdoor space.
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thedailymirror--2020-06-24--Klopp responds to claim Guardiola will rest players for Chelsea title-decider

Jurgen Klopp responded to Pep Guardiola 's suggestion he may rest players for Manchester City 's potential title-decider against Chelsea - by comparing his rival to a poker player .
Liverpool 's thumping 4-0 win over Crystal Palace on Wednesday night means City will relinquish their Premier League crown if they fail to win at Chelsea on Thursday .
Guardiola had suggested he could rest players for the Stamford Bridge clash , with Sunday 's trip to Newcastle providing a much more realistic route to silverware for City as they bid to retain the FA Cup .
A 5-0 win @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eight changes from the team which had beaten Arsenal 3-0 five days earlier , with the likes of Raheem Sterling on the bench and Kevin de Bruyne limited to a subs ' role .
But Klopp was n't convinced that Guardiola would do Liverpool any favours in his team selection to face Frank Lampard 's fourth-placed side .
`` Pep , he should play poker probably , '' said Klopp when asked if he thought Guardiola would rest his top players .
Klopp 's side have blown away City 's Premier League title @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boss insisted he had the utmost respect for the Reds ' rivals .
`` Man City , I could n't respect them more , '' he said .
`` What a football team that is , it is unbelievable .
The football they play , I really like a lot .
We are different , we can not be like Man City . ''
Meanwhile , Klopp hailed his `` exceptional '' and `` amazing '' Liverpool team as they prepared for the formality of a first league crown in 30 years .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ was full , ” said a delighted Klopp after Liverpool swept Palace aside in a one-sided contest at Anfield .
“ The atmosphere on the pitch was incredible .
It was exceptional , amazing , I liked it a lot .
`` You should not underestimate how much this teams wants it .
“ The attitude and passion shown was exceptional and so was some of the football .
“ They were all brilliant goals and I would not choose one above the other .
“ The counter-pressing was amazing .
Towards the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one poor Palace player as though he had the only ball on this planet.
” Palace were brushed aside by first half goals from Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah and second half strikes from Fabinho and Sadio Mane .
And Salah said : “ Since I came here I said I wanted to win the Premier League .
We have n't won it for a long time .
Now is our time to win it.
” If City do beat Chelsea on Thursday night , Liverpool can clinch the title by avoiding defeat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I will watch City ’ s game not because we could become champions but because we play them next week and we have Chelsea to play as well .
I have to watch it , ” smiled Klopp .
“ We are not planning celebrations or anything .
It will happen when it happens.
” Already without first-choice keeper Vincente Guaita , Palace lost Wilfried Zaha early on and never posed a remote threat to the champions-elect .
Palace boss Roy Hodgson said : “ Liverpool ’ s desire and determination is amazing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seasons.
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LIVERPOOL'S JURGEN KLOPP TO WATCH MAN CITY V CHELSEA - BUT ONLY FOR SCOUTING
LIVERPOOL'S JURGEN KLOPP TO WATCH MAN CITY V CHELSEA - BUT ONLY FOR SCOUTING
Liverpool boss doesn't expect any favours from Man City as he hails his 'amazing' and 'exceptional' players after they moved to within two points of the Premier League title
Jurgen Klopp responded to Pep Guardiola's suggestion he may rest players for Manchester City's potential title-decider against Chelsea - by comparing his rival to a poker player.
Liverpool's thumping 4-0 win over Crystal Palace on Wednesday night means City will relinquish their Premier League crown if they fail to win at Chelsea on Thursday.
Guardiola had suggested he could rest players for the Stamford Bridge clash, with Sunday's trip to Newcastle providing a much more realistic route to silverware for City as they bid to retain the FA Cup.
A 5-0 win over Burnley on Monday saw Guardiola make eight changes from the team which had beaten Arsenal 3-0 five days earlier, with the likes of Raheem Sterling on the bench and Kevin de Bruyne limited to a subs' role.
But Klopp wasn't convinced that Guardiola would do Liverpool any favours in his team selection to face Frank Lampard's fourth-placed side.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
"Pep, he should play poker probably," said Klopp when asked if he thought Guardiola would rest his top players.
Klopp's side have blown away City's Premier League title defence this season, but the Liverpool boss insisted he had the utmost respect for the Reds' rivals.
"Man City, I couldn't respect them more," he said. "What a football team that is, it is unbelievable. The football they play, I really like a lot. We are different, we cannot be like Man City."
Meanwhile, Klopp hailed his "exceptional" and "amazing" Liverpool team as they prepared for the formality of a first league crown in 30 years.
“My boys played like the stadium was full,” said a delighted Klopp after Liverpool swept Palace aside in a one-sided contest at Anfield.
“The atmosphere on the pitch was incredible. It was exceptional, amazing, I liked it a lot.
"You should not underestimate how much this teams wants it.
“The attitude and passion shown was exceptional and so was some of the football.
Image: PA) PA)
“They were all brilliant goals and I would not choose one above the other.
“The counter-pressing was amazing. Towards the end, we had four players pressing one poor Palace player as though he had the only ball on this planet.”
Palace were brushed aside by first half goals from Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah and second half strikes from Fabinho and Sadio Mane.
And Salah said: “Since I came here I said I wanted to win the Premier League. We haven't won it for a long time. Now is our time to win it.”
Image: 2020 Pool) 2020 Pool)
If City do beat Chelsea on Thursday night, Liverpool can clinch the title by avoiding defeat at the Etihad next Thursday.
“I will watch City’s game not because we could become champions but because we play them next week and we have Chelsea to play as well. I have to watch it,” smiled Klopp.
“We are not planning celebrations or anything. It will happen when it happens.”
Already without first-choice keeper Vincente Guaita, Palace lost Wilfried Zaha early on and never posed a remote threat to the champions-elect.
Palace boss Roy Hodgson said: “Liverpool’s desire and determination is amazing. I congratulate them on two amazing seasons.”
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thedailymirror--2020-06-24--Mel C admits Spice Girls are 'nervous' to release new music following hiatus

Mel C has revealed the Spice Girls are `` nervous '' to release their new music into the world .
The Sporty Spice , 46 , teamed up with bandmates Emma Bunton , Mel B , and Geri Horner for a reunion tour last year that proved to be very popular among nostalgic fans .
Despite the tour 's monumental success , many fans were disappointed that Victoria Beckham - a.k.a .
Posh Spice - did n't join the clan .
The popular demand for tour tickets has inspired the singers to put out new music , but Mel C @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of daunting .
In a chat with ET , Mel admitted she 's nervous about the new material not living up to their classic hits .
She said : `` ( It 's ) something we 've discussed .
( But ) we have such an incredible back catalogue and people love our music ; we do n't want to produce anything that 's not of the standard of our other work ... '' We talk about it tentatively and we 're like , 'You know what ?
We 're not gon na @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' We 'd rather it happen organically . ''
When asked if they plan on doing another tour anytime soon , Mel C said : `` I hope so , I really do .
We talk all the time , we talk about what we 'd like to do , any options that we have .
We would love to do more shows , we really would .
`` Obviously , ( this year ) has gone nuts and no one knows what 's gon na happen with shows , for now .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ my own behalf , I would love to do Spice Girls shows in the U.S. , in South America , in Southeast Asia , and get into Australia finally . ''
She added : `` All those places we never got to , as well as the U.S. , because I love to be there . ''
It comes as the Spice Girls ' odds of bagging a legends lineup slot at Glastonbury 2021 have been slashed by bookies .
The girls are 2-1 to appear at the iconic festival next year .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ there will be no Glastonbury this year , the odds have been cut on the Spice Girls appearing on the Pyramid Stage in 2021 . ''
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The Sporty Spice teamed up with bandmates Emma Bunton, Mel B, and Geri Horner for a reunion tour last year that proved to be very popular among fans
Mel C has revealed the Spice Girls are "nervous" to release their new music into the world.
The Sporty Spice, 46, teamed up with bandmates Emma Bunton, Mel B, and Geri Horner for a reunion tour last year that proved to be very popular among nostalgic fans.
Despite the tour's monumental success, many fans were disappointed that Victoria Beckham - a.k.a. Posh Spice - didn't join the clan.
The popular demand for tour tickets has inspired the singers to put out new music, but Mel C confessed that the thought is nothing short of daunting.
In a chat with ET, Mel admitted she's nervous about the new material not living up to their classic hits.
Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for Uni) Dave Benett/Getty Images for Uni)
She said: "(It's) something we've discussed. (But) we have such an incredible back catalogue and people love our music; we don't want to produce anything that's not of the standard of our other work...
"We talk about it tentatively and we're like, 'You know what? We're not gonna force the issue on that one.' We'd rather it happen organically."
Image: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
When asked if they plan on doing another tour anytime soon, Mel C said: "I hope so, I really do. We talk all the time, we talk about what we'd like to do, any options that we have. We would love to do more shows, we really would.
"Obviously, (this year) has gone nuts and no one knows what's gonna happen with shows, for now. But personally for me, speaking on my own behalf, I would love to do Spice Girls shows in the U.S., in South America, in Southeast Asia, and get into Australia finally."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
She added: "All those places we never got to, as well as the U.S., because I love to be there."
It comes as the Spice Girls' odds of bagging a legends lineup slot at Glastonbury 2021 have been slashed by bookies.
The girls are 2-1 to appear at the iconic festival next year.
Coral bookmakers said: "Although sadly there will be no Glastonbury this year, the odds have been cut on the Spice Girls appearing on the Pyramid Stage in 2021."
Mirror Online has contacted Spice Girls' reps for comment.
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thedailymirror--2020-06-24--Jason Manford's dramatic time at Iceland saw him rescue cyclist in van collision

Jason Manford has opened up about a scary incident that occurred during his stint as an Iceland delivery driver .
The comedian offered up his services to the supermarket after being initially rejected by Tesco .
He sought alternative employment after his theatre gigs were cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Despite his delight at accepting a temporary job with the frozen food giant , Jason 's time on the job was n't without it 's drama .
While on the road , Jason had to come to the rescue of a cyclist involved in a collision with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the nearby Hotel Football , owned by Gary Neville , to await medical attention .
Former England defender Neville had opened his hotel free of charge to NHS health workers back in March .
Speaking on his Absolute Radio show about the incident , Jason explained : `` I was driving to the last job and as I was coming past Hotel Football - which is owned by Gary Neville , near old Trafford football ground .
And as I ’ m driving there , a cyclist comes into the road and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him .
Bang !
The cyclist goes sprawling right across the floor . ''
As onlookers tried to help , Jason said people were reluctant to get too close over social-distancing fears .
`` There was a real panic on because in this world of social distancing people are like ‘ What ’ s the rules ?
Nobody ’ s told us what this rule is , y ’ know , do we help ?
’ .
So , people are going over to help but a bit worried.
” Back in March @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he knew he had antiobodies .
“ I know it ’ s not fully been proven that you can ’ t re-catch this disease .
But I had Covid back in March , and I ’ ve been tested positive for the antibodies .
So I leapt out of my Iceland truck and I said ‘ Stand back !
Stand back !
I ’ ve got the antibodies !
” “ So I went over and I helped this guy up .
Well I say up , he was already up I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know because you ’ ve got to worry about people ’ s necks , and heads .
I managed to get him down on the floor into sort of a comfortable position and then thankfully there were some medics over at Hotel Football and they came running over and took over . ''
Hero of the hour Jason realised he had some PPE equipment in his van which he put to full use .
`` I realised that Iceland had given me a load of PPE stuff , gloves and masks and wipes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and gave them to the medical staff so they could all put them on and be super safe.
`` Despite the drama , Jason said he had 'fun ' helping out and donated his wages to a children 's charity .
`` I did actually get to be an Iceland driver which was wonderful .
I loved it , sat up high in my van looking down at people , both morally and literally , '' he joked .
The comedian previously shared his mock outrage at being turned down by Tesco when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there .
The supermarket chain was looking to increase staff numbers as panic buying surged in March .
Listen to the Jason Manford Show on Absolute Radio every Sunday from 8am

The comedian was taken on by the supermarket after his application to work at Tesco was rejected
Jason Manford has opened up about a scary incident that occurred during his stint as an Iceland delivery driver.
The comedian offered up his services to the supermarket after being initially rejected by Tesco. He sought alternative employment after his theatre gigs were cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Despite his delight at accepting a temporary job with the frozen food giant, Jason's time on the job wasn't without it's drama.
While on the road, Jason had to come to the rescue of a cyclist involved in a collision with a van. Jason took the injured man to the nearby Hotel Football, owned by Gary Neville, to await medical attention.
Former England defender Neville had opened his hotel free of charge to NHS health workers back in March.
Image: Getty Images Europe) Getty Images Europe)
Speaking on his Absolute Radio show about the incident, Jason explained: "I was driving to the last job and as I was coming past Hotel Football - which is owned by Gary Neville, near old Trafford football ground. And as I’m driving there, a cyclist comes into the road and the van in front of me hits him. Bang! The cyclist goes sprawling right across the floor."
As onlookers tried to help, Jason said people were reluctant to get too close over social-distancing fears. "There was a real panic on because in this world of social distancing people are like ‘What’s the rules? Nobody’s told us what this rule is, y’know, do we help?’. So, people are going over to help but a bit worried.”
Back in March, Jason tested positive for COVID-19 so he knew he had antiobodies.
“I know it’s not fully been proven that you can’t re-catch this disease. But I had Covid back in March, and I’ve been tested positive for the antibodies. So I leapt out of my Iceland truck and I said ‘Stand back! Stand back! I’ve got the antibodies!”
Image: Jason Manford/Instagram) Jason Manford/Instagram) Image: EMPICS Sport) EMPICS Sport)
“So I went over and I helped this guy up. Well I say up, he was already up I was trying to get him back down you know because you’ve got to worry about people’s necks, and heads. I managed to get him down on the floor into sort of a comfortable position and then thankfully there were some medics over at Hotel Football and they came running over and took over."
Hero of the hour Jason realised he had some PPE equipment in his van which he put to full use.
"I realised that Iceland had given me a load of PPE stuff, gloves and masks and wipes and so I took them back out and gave them to the medical staff so they could all put them on and be super safe. "
Despite the drama, Jason said he had 'fun' helping out and donated his wages to a children's charity.
Image: PA) PA)
"I did actually get to be an Iceland driver which was wonderful. I loved it, sat up high in my van looking down at people, both morally and literally," he joked.
The comedian previously shared his mock outrage at being turned down by Tesco when he initially applied for a temporary role there.
The supermarket chain was looking to increase staff numbers as panic buying surged in March.
Listen to the Jason Manford Show on Absolute Radio every Sunday from 8am


thedailymirror--2020-06-24--Gogglebox hit with 200 Ofcom complaints over Shaun Ryder and Bez's drugs jokes

Celebrity Gogglebox has been hit by almost 200 Ofcom complaints over Shaun Ryder and Bez 's jokes about drugs .
The TV regulator began receiving complaints earlier this month since the programme began airing over the pair 's drugs-related jokes .
Last Friday , the Happy Mondays stars had been watching an episode of First Dates when Shaun quipped : `` My chat up line used to be , 'Do you want a line ? '
. ''
They went on to joke about `` ounces and eights '' and when speaking about plans to reduce social distancing , Shaun @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far a metre was .
He quipped : `` I know how many grams are in an ounce . ''
But Bez warned : `` You should keep that knowledge to yourself , mate . ''
Bez and Shaun went on to watch Al Pacino classic Scarface and spoke about their own experiences with drugs .
`` When this film came out the cocaine in the country was absolutely ‘ s*** ’ , '' Shaun admitted .
Meanwhile Bez quipped : `` If it was me and my first deal went like that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It goes to show , don ’ t do business with people you don ’ t know .
`` This is a classic example of how not to do it . ''
However , the regulatory body told The Sun that most of the complaints were about social distancing .
This comes despite production company Studio Lambert , who makes Gogglebox , has altered the way they film the show by getting the cast to operate their own cameras .
*Celebrity Gogglebox returns next Friday at 9pm on Channel 4

The TV regulator began receiving complaints earlier this month since the programme began airing over the pair's drugs-related jokes
Celebrity Gogglebox has been hit by almost 200 Ofcom complaints over Shaun Ryder and Bez's jokes about drugs.
The TV regulator began receiving complaints earlier this month since the programme began airing over the pair's drugs-related jokes.
Last Friday, the Happy Mondays stars had been watching an episode of First Dates when Shaun quipped: "My chat up line used to be, 'Do you want a line?'."
They went on to joke about "ounces and eights" and when speaking about plans to reduce social distancing, Shaun said that he didn't know how far a metre was.
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
He quipped: "I know how many grams are in an ounce."
But Bez warned: "You should keep that knowledge to yourself, mate."
Bez and Shaun went on to watch Al Pacino classic Scarface and spoke about their own experiences with drugs.
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
"When this film came out the cocaine in the country was absolutely ‘s***’," Shaun admitted.
Meanwhile Bez quipped: "If it was me and my first deal went like that, I wouldn’t bother again. It goes to show, don’t do business with people you don’t know.
"This is a classic example of how not to do it."
However, the regulatory body told The Sun that most of the complaints were about social distancing.
This comes despite production company Studio Lambert, who makes Gogglebox, has altered the way they film the show by getting the cast to operate their own cameras.
*Celebrity Gogglebox returns next Friday at 9pm on Channel 4


thedailymirror--2020-06-24--UK Crown Jewels include a 'super deep' diamond that formed close to Earth's core

Britain ’ s Crown Jewels include a “ super deep ” diamond that was formed close to the Earth ’ s core .
The Cullinan Diamond is the largest diamond ever discovered and experts have used pioneering laser technology to establish its origins .
It is one of two originating more than three times deeper than most diamonds in the Earth ’ s mantle , before eventually being thrust up through volcanic eruptions .
It was discovered in a mine in South Africa in 1905 and now forms centrepiece of the Crown Jewels .
It was presented as a symbolic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Britain and South Africa following the Boer War .
The second diamond found to have such traces of bridgmanite was the Hope diamond discovered in India and kept at the Smithsonian Institute in the US .
Dr Wuyi Wang , of the Gemological Institute of America , said : “ Discovering the deep mantle origin means that the material in these diamonds undergoes a remarkable journey .
“ We believe that the boron , which give the Hope diamond it ’ s characteristic blue colour , originates from the bottom of the oceans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drags it hundreds of kilometres down into the mantle , where it can be incorporated into diamond .
“ It shows that there is a gigantic recycling route that brings elements from Earth ’ s surface down into the Earth , and then occasionally returns beautiful diamonds to the surface , as passengers in volcanic eruptions.
” Diamonds are formed under high pressure in the Earth ’ s mantle , the middle layer between the surface crust and the central core .
The majority of diamonds form in the base of the continental @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some rare diamonds formed deeper in the mantle .
The New York-based team identified remnants of a mineral called bridgmanite in the Cullinan which is blue-white in colour .
The Cullinan Diamond weighed 3,107 carats in its uncut form and now consists of nine large stones and ninety-six smaller stones .
The two largest stones were set in to the Sovereign ’ s Sceptre and Imperial State Crown .
The largest named Cullinan I - or the Great Star of Africa and part of the sceptre - is at 530 carats the largest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The US team made the bridgmanite discovery by examining other large diamonds discovered in South Africa .
Its Raman spectrometer technology found that the way the light scattered was characteristic of bridgmanite breakdown products .
Dr Evan Smith said : “ Finding these remnants of the elusive mineral bridgmanite is significant .
“ It ’ s very common in the deep Earth , at the extreme pressure conditions of the lower mantle , below a depth of 660 km , even deeper than most super deep diamonds .
“ Bridgmanite doesn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the surface .
“ What we actually see in the diamonds when they reach surface is not bridgmanite , but the minerals left when it breaks down as the pressure decreases .
“ Finding these minerals trapped in a diamond means that the diamond itself must have crystallized at a depth where bridgmanite exists , very deep within the Earth ” .
The Cullinan Diamond was taken under heavy police escort to Sandringham , and formally presented on King Edward VII ’ s 66th birthday .
The world ’ s leading diamond @ @ @ @ @ @ @ breaking it up to be used in different elements of the Crown Jewels .
It took four days to prepare the groove for the cleaving knife , and the very first blow broke the knife rather than the diamond .
The Cullinan is the largest diamond ever found by size , but is outweighed by the black Sergio diamond discovered in Brazil .
Weighing 3,167 carats and discovered in 1893 , it is believed to have arrived on Earth contained within a meteor .

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The Cullinan Diamond is the largest diamond ever discovered and experts have used pioneering laser technology to establish its origins
Britain’s Crown Jewels include a “super deep” diamond that was formed close to the Earth’s core.
The Cullinan Diamond is the largest diamond ever discovered and experts have used pioneering laser technology to establish its origins.
It is one of two originating more than three times deeper than most diamonds in the Earth’s mantle, before eventually being thrust up through volcanic eruptions.
It was discovered in a mine in South Africa in 1905 and now forms centrepiece of the Crown Jewels.
It was presented as a symbolic gesture intended to heal the rift between Britain and South Africa following the Boer War.
The second diamond found to have such traces of bridgmanite was the Hope diamond discovered in India and kept at the Smithsonian Institute in the US.
Dr Wuyi Wang, of the Gemological Institute of America, said: “Discovering the deep mantle origin means that the material in these diamonds undergoes a remarkable journey.
“We believe that the boron, which give the Hope diamond it’s characteristic blue colour, originates from the bottom of the oceans.
“From there, plate tectonics drags it hundreds of kilometres down into the mantle, where it can be incorporated into diamond.
“It shows that there is a gigantic recycling route that brings elements from Earth’s surface down into the Earth, and then occasionally returns beautiful diamonds to the surface, as passengers in volcanic eruptions.”
Diamonds are formed under high pressure in the Earth’s mantle, the middle layer between the surface crust and the central core.
The majority of diamonds form in the base of the continental tectonic plates at around 150-200km deep but some rare diamonds formed deeper in the mantle.
The New York-based team identified remnants of a mineral called bridgmanite in the Cullinan which is blue-white in colour.
The Cullinan Diamond weighed 3,107 carats in its uncut form and now consists of nine large stones and ninety-six smaller stones.
The two largest stones were set in to the Sovereign’s Sceptre and Imperial State Crown.
The largest named Cullinan I - or the Great Star of Africa and part of the sceptre - is at 530 carats the largest clear cut diamond in the world.
The US team made the bridgmanite discovery by examining other large diamonds discovered in South Africa.
Its Raman spectrometer technology found that the way the light scattered was characteristic of bridgmanite breakdown products.
Dr Evan Smith said: “Finding these remnants of the elusive mineral bridgmanite is significant.
“It’s very common in the deep Earth, at the extreme pressure conditions of the lower mantle, below a depth of 660 km, even deeper than most super deep diamonds.
“Bridgmanite doesn’t exist in the upper mantle, or at the surface.
“What we actually see in the diamonds when they reach surface is not bridgmanite, but the minerals left when it breaks down as the pressure decreases.
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“Finding these minerals trapped in a diamond means that the diamond itself must have crystallized at a depth where bridgmanite exists, very deep within the Earth”.
The Cullinan Diamond was taken under heavy police escort to Sandringham, and formally presented on King Edward VII’s 66th birthday.
The world’s leading diamond cutters of the day then set about breaking it up to be used in different elements of the Crown Jewels.
It took four days to prepare the groove for the cleaving knife, and the very first blow broke the knife rather than the diamond.
The Cullinan is the largest diamond ever found by size, but is outweighed by the black Sergio diamond discovered in Brazil.
Weighing 3,167 carats and discovered in 1893, it is believed to have arrived on Earth contained within a meteor.


thedailymirror--2020-06-24--Man who almost cut off McDonald's customer's hand shared chilling picture online

A man almost completely cut off a McDonald 's customer 's hand before sharing a blood-soaked picture of himself online .
Jordan Hughes , 22 , attacked the man with a 40cm machete after he came out of the fast food restaurant in Warrington , near Liverpool .
The unprovoked attack left 20-year-old Samuel Liggett 's left hand 'partially amputated at the wrist ' , the Liverpool Echo reports .
Hughes later uploaded a picture of himself with blood on his face to Snapchat , with the caption saying he had been stabbed in the head .
He went out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fearsome 40cm blade secreted down his trousers .
Liverpool Crown Court today heard Mr Liggett and three friends went to the McDonald 's in Winwick Road , Warrington , in the early hours of Saturday , March 7 this year .
Katy Appleton , prosecuting , said Hughes stared at the group of two males and two females , before both parties left at around 3am .
As they walked on opposite sides of the road , he randomly shouted `` shut the f*** up '' , then ran across the street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slashed at Mr Liggett , who raised his arms to protect his face and neck .
Mr Liggett said what happened `` was a blur '' and that he was just `` minding my own business , talking to my mates '' .
He said he may have told Hughes to `` p*** off '' and initially thought the machete in his hand was an umbrella .
Hughes started slashing with `` overhead strikes '' and the victim , whose `` instinct kicked in '' , tried to disarm him .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to feel weird '' and ran off , as Hughes initially chased after him .
Ms Appleton said : `` He describes feeling a strange , warm trickle feeling , down his arm .
It was when he got back to McDonald 's and lifted up his fingerless gloves , that he saw the extent of the injuries and realised the gravity of the situation .
`` He realised that his hand had been partially amputated at the wrist due to a large cut .
He described the blood coming out and going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the blood was physically coming out of myself ' . ''
She said he told police : `` As far as I was concerned , he was trying to kill me because you do n't attack a person with a weapon not trying to kill them . ''
Mr Liggett said Hughes did n't say anything `` it was just straight to attack '' and told officers : `` I 'm guessing he intended to either horrifically scar me or kill me with it . ''
Witnesses described Hughes swinging up to four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wound to his right wrist .
Ms Appleton said a medical report recorded `` near total amputation of his left hand '' .
Doctors said he had since made `` minimal progress '' , can not extend his wrist , has minimal range of movement , and may be left with a `` fixed flexion deformity '' .
`` Worst case scenario '' he will not be able to grip objects and may suffer clawing of his hand , while `` best case scenario '' , after further surgery and months or years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % recovery .
Later that day at 12.50pm , police were called to reports of a large group of males fighting with weapons in the street outside Hughes ' home in Calgarth Avenue , Bewsey .
Officers searched his property and found bloodstained clothing and bedding , but when arrested and interviewed , he said this was caused by him falling over and cutting his knee .
Hughes said he had been drinking Corona before going to McDonald 's , but denied having a machete or being involved in any attack .
However @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across a Snapchat story uploaded by Hughes .
Ms Appleton said : `` This story was a picture of him , with blood splattered to his face , and he had quoted underneath it 'just got stabbed in the head LOL ' .
`` She described him as smirking in the picture .
The next picture was of his leg which had a large gash to it . ''
She saved a conversation when she asked Hughes `` were you actually stabbed '' and he replied `` yeah hahaha '' .
Mr Liggett @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an identity parade , but he again denied any wrongdoing and said he did n't remember the Snapchat post .
Hughes denied wounding with intent and possessing a bladed article in public , only to later plead guilty .
Mr Liggett , an IT worker , now finds simple tasks like picking up items difficult and can not use a keyboard fully .
He told the court : `` Over the weeks and months since I 've been in constant agonising pain .
I only have one hand with which to do things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wear a painful splint over his left arm , can not straighten his fingers , is on painkillers , struggles to sleep or concentrate , and has suffered `` extreme levels of stress '' .
Hughes has no previous convictions , but received a caution for obstructing a police officer last June .
Jeremy Rawson , defending , said he was `` a rather unremarkable man who has done something which is really out of character '' .
The lawyer said Hughes was a single dad-of-one , who had `` fairly limited contact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` He 's drifted since he 's left school , there 's never been steady employment of any kind , he 's been very much a solitary individual . ''
Mr Rawson told the court : `` He 's suffered in custody , he 's an uncommunicative and I suppose shy individual .
`` The most he could give in terms of his feelings as far as the offences are concerned is that he feels bad about what he has done . ''
He added : `` He is sorry for what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clock back . ''
Judge Gary Woodhall rejected the suggestion Hughes was remorseful and said he targeted Mr Liggett `` for no discernable reason '' .
He said the attack left the victim in constant pain and with `` extreme stress '' , which Mr Liggett described as `` out of control '' .
Judge Woodhall said : `` As he says , everything I enjoy doing in life has been taken from me . ''
He added : `` He goes on to say that he feels like he 's living in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said Hughes falsely described the machete as a kitchen knife and by disposing of it afterwards , he clearly understood what he had done .
Referring to the Snapchat post , he said : `` Rather than regretting or having remorse for what you had done , you were revelling in what happened . ''
Judge Woodhall said Hughes was dangerous and jailed him for 12 years , with an extended three years on licence .
He must spend at least two thirds of the sentence - eight years - behind bars before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Woodhall also made an indefinite restraining order to protect the victim .
Hughes showed no emotion as he was sent down .

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Jordan Hughes, 22, attacked Samuel Liggett with a 40cm machete outside McDonald's in Warrington, near Liverpool, after the 20-year-old left the restaurant with friends at around 3am
A man almost completely cut off a McDonald's customer's hand before sharing a blood-soaked picture of himself online.
Jordan Hughes, 22, attacked the man with a 40cm machete after he came out of the fast food restaurant in Warrington, near Liverpool.
The unprovoked attack left 20-year-old Samuel Liggett's left hand 'partially amputated at the wrist', the Liverpool Echo reports.
Hughes later uploaded a picture of himself with blood on his face to Snapchat, with the caption saying he had been stabbed in the head.
He went out in the middle of the night with the fearsome 40cm blade secreted down his trousers.
Liverpool Crown Court today heard Mr Liggett and three friends went to the McDonald's in Winwick Road, Warrington, in the early hours of Saturday, March 7 this year.
Katy Appleton, prosecuting, said Hughes stared at the group of two males and two females, before both parties left at around 3am.
As they walked on opposite sides of the road, he randomly shouted "shut the f*** up", then ran across the street.
Hughes pulled out the machete and slashed at Mr Liggett, who raised his arms to protect his face and neck.
Mr Liggett said what happened "was a blur" and that he was just "minding my own business, talking to my mates".
He said he may have told Hughes to "p*** off" and initially thought the machete in his hand was an umbrella.
Hughes started slashing with "overhead strikes" and the victim, whose "instinct kicked in", tried to disarm him.
However, after pushing Hughes away he "started to feel weird" and ran off, as Hughes initially chased after him.
Ms Appleton said: "He describes feeling a strange, warm trickle feeling, down his arm. It was when he got back to McDonald's and lifted up his fingerless gloves, that he saw the extent of the injuries and realised the gravity of the situation.
"He realised that his hand had been partially amputated at the wrist due to a large cut. He described the blood coming out and going everywhere and that 'I could feel the blood was physically coming out of myself'."
She said he told police: "As far as I was concerned, he was trying to kill me because you don't attack a person with a weapon not trying to kill them."
Mr Liggett said Hughes didn't say anything "it was just straight to attack" and told officers: "I'm guessing he intended to either horrifically scar me or kill me with it."
Witnesses described Hughes swinging up to four times and Mr Liggett also suffered a wound to his right wrist.
Ms Appleton said a medical report recorded "near total amputation of his left hand".
Doctors said he had since made "minimal progress", cannot extend his wrist, has minimal range of movement, and may be left with a "fixed flexion deformity".
"Worst case scenario" he will not be able to grip objects and may suffer clawing of his hand, while "best case scenario", after further surgery and months or years of rehabilitation, will have a 50% recovery.
Later that day at 12.50pm, police were called to reports of a large group of males fighting with weapons in the street outside Hughes' home in Calgarth Avenue, Bewsey.
Officers searched his property and found bloodstained clothing and bedding, but when arrested and interviewed, he said this was caused by him falling over and cutting his knee.
Hughes said he had been drinking Corona before going to McDonald's, but denied having a machete or being involved in any attack.
However, Mr Liggett's ex-girlfriend, came across a Snapchat story uploaded by Hughes.
Ms Appleton said: "This story was a picture of him, with blood splattered to his face, and he had quoted underneath it 'just got stabbed in the head LOL'.
"She described him as smirking in the picture. The next picture was of his leg which had a large gash to it."
She saved a conversation when she asked Hughes "were you actually stabbed" and he replied "yeah hahaha".
Mr Liggett and his friends picked out Hughes in an identity parade, but he again denied any wrongdoing and said he didn't remember the Snapchat post.
Hughes denied wounding with intent and possessing a bladed article in public, only to later plead guilty.
Mr Liggett, an IT worker, now finds simple tasks like picking up items difficult and cannot use a keyboard fully.
He told the court: "Over the weeks and months since I've been in constant agonising pain. I only have one hand with which to do things."
The victim now has to wear a painful splint over his left arm, cannot straighten his fingers, is on painkillers, struggles to sleep or concentrate, and has suffered "extreme levels of stress".
Hughes has no previous convictions, but received a caution for obstructing a police officer last June.
Jeremy Rawson, defending, said he was "a rather unremarkable man who has done something which is really out of character".
The lawyer said Hughes was a single dad-of-one, who had "fairly limited contact" with his child.
He said: "He's drifted since he's left school, there's never been steady employment of any kind, he's been very much a solitary individual."
Mr Rawson told the court: "He's suffered in custody, he's an uncommunicative and I suppose shy individual.
"The most he could give in terms of his feelings as far as the offences are concerned is that he feels bad about what he has done."
He added: "He is sorry for what happened and wishes he could turn the clock back."
Judge Gary Woodhall rejected the suggestion Hughes was remorseful and said he targeted Mr Liggett "for no discernable reason".
He said the attack left the victim in constant pain and with "extreme stress", which Mr Liggett described as "out of control".
Judge Woodhall said: "As he says, everything I enjoy doing in life has been taken from me."
He added: "He goes on to say that he feels like he's living in a psychological torture."
The judge said Hughes falsely described the machete as a kitchen knife and by disposing of it afterwards, he clearly understood what he had done.
Referring to the Snapchat post, he said: "Rather than regretting or having remorse for what you had done, you were revelling in what happened."
Judge Woodhall said Hughes was dangerous and jailed him for 12 years, with an extended three years on licence.
He must spend at least two thirds of the sentence - eight years - behind bars before he is eligible for parole.
Judge Woodhall also made an indefinite restraining order to protect the victim.
Hughes showed no emotion as he was sent down.


thedailymirror--2020-06-25--Farmer baffled after sheep gave birth to mutant 'cyclops' lamb with one eye

A farmer was baffled after his sheep gave birth to a mutant one-eyed black lamb .
Pipih , 65 , said the mother and its other babies were normal except for this one born with Cyclopia at the rural property in West Java , Indonesia on June 22 .
The lamb had difficulty breathing and eating because of its deformed face so Pipih sought help from neighbours , but some believed that it might be unlucky .
Pipih said : `` I did n't expect it to birth a lamb with one eye .
I take care of my sheep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
The farmer was told that his lamb might be a demon disguising itself as a goat , a reincarnation of the religious character `` Dajjal '' .
But the farmer believed otherwise .
He added : `` The mother gave birth to two lambs .
The other one is normal .
I hope this will be a good sign and bring blessings to the family . ''
Despite the extra attention given to the lamb , it died two days later on June 24 after it was born because it struggled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said they visited the farmhouse after hearing about the strange lamb to check for possible disease .
They found that the lamb was healthy apart for its misshapen facial parts , which were the reason for its difficulty eating .
He said : `` There is no other factor for its death .
It ca n't be cold , because there was no rain yet .
It ca n't eat properly and was only given a few drops of milk at a time using a pacifier . ''
The lamb was buried in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The incident has also been reported to the Animal Husbandry Department in Sumedang Regency for documentation .
The lamb is believed to have Cyclopia , a rare birth defect that disrupted the development of the eyes into two cavities .

Pipih was left stunned after a lamb was born with just one eye on his farm in Indonesia, but it died two days after being born because it was struggling to eat properly
A farmer was baffled after his sheep gave birth to a mutant one-eyed black lamb.
Pipih, 65, said the mother and its other babies were normal except for this one born with Cyclopia at the rural property in West Java, Indonesia on June 22.
The lamb had difficulty breathing and eating because of its deformed face so Pipih sought help from neighbours, but some believed that it might be unlucky.
Pipih said: "I didn't expect it to birth a lamb with one eye. I take care of my sheep and none of them have any diseases.''
The farmer was told that his lamb might be a demon disguising itself as a goat, a reincarnation of the religious character "Dajjal".
Image: ViralPress) ViralPress)
But the farmer believed otherwise. He added: "The mother gave birth to two lambs. The other one is normal. I hope this will be a good sign and bring blessings to the family."
Despite the extra attention given to the lamb, it died two days later on June 24 after it was born because it struggled to eat.
Image: ViralPress) ViralPress)
Image: ViralPress) ViralPress)
Village official Cucu Sunarya said they visited the farmhouse after hearing about the strange lamb to check for possible disease.
They found that the lamb was healthy apart for its misshapen facial parts, which were the reason for its difficulty eating.
Image: ViralPress) ViralPress)
He said: "There is no other factor for its death. It can't be cold, because there was no rain yet. It can't eat properly and was only given a few drops of milk at a time using a pacifier."
The lamb was buried in the farmer's backyard the same day. The incident has also been reported to the Animal Husbandry Department in Sumedang Regency for documentation.
The lamb is believed to have Cyclopia, a rare birth defect that disrupted the development of the eyes into two cavities.


thedailymirror--2020-06-25--Furious expats say Brits aren't welcome on holiday in Spain over Covid-19 fears

Furious expats in Spain say their fellow Brits aren ’ t welcome to visit when travel restrictions are lifted .
They fear that UK travellers will cause a spike in infections , after flouting lockdown rules .
Hopeful holidaymakers are expected to get the green light for holidays abroad to a small number of countries with the announcement of air bridges expected over the weekend .
But some Brits have already jetted into Spain country ahead of the government announcement which will allow quarantine-free travel .
Spain had Europe 's strictest lockdown , with children housebound for weeks and Officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The country has recorded 28,327 deaths and currently has 68,383 active cases .
Now expats fear that an influx of UK travellers - where 43,081 people have died and 263,781 are currently infected - could cause a spike in infections .
Alison Boules , a long-time British expat in Sabinillas , said that Brits should n't be let in `` until they ’ re clean . ''
She added : “ It ’ s a joke over there .
`` You do n't know who 's got what .
Why would you risk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go out of the house here .
The Spanish did it right .
`` They should not be allowed in until they have no cases .
“ Yes the economy , but I would have thought peoples lives were worth more.
” More than 200 Brits jetted into the country on Sunday after Spain reopened its border to tourists .
Initially , it was feared that travellers from the UK may not be allowed , or may have to isolate for 14 days on arrival .
But all measures were lifted with travellers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ using infra-red cameras as part of a triple check which also requires them to fill out a form with details of where they will be staying .
Derek Salisbury , another British expat who has lived in the area for nine years , said it was too soon .
He said : `` I 'm not very happy about them coming to be perfectly honest .
“ The lockdown over there hasn ’ t been observed as well .
Here it has been fantastic because we have obeyed the rules .
“ People @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beaches and parks .
But here even in June when the beaches would usually be full , they weren ’ t. ” But Hilary Warren , a friend of Derek 's , said that the economy was struggling because of the lack of tourists .
Spain normally attracts 80 million tourists a year - and the holiday market is seen as crucial to the economy She said : “ On the other hand we have to think of Spanish businesses , that ’ s the problem .
“ The Spanish community is so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of tourism or the money , so it ’ s sad to see them struggle .
“ Do we care for the people or the economy ?
It ’ s finding that balance .
Einir Henry , who moved out to Spain with husband Tim in March , just before lockdown began , said she was also worried about an influx of Brits .
She said : “ To be honest I ’ m scared about them coming .
“ The Spanish were very strict but it paid off in the end .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have been treated here ( during quarantine ) .
It ’ s been excellent , much better than the UK.
” And expat Jim Goodbrand said he told his family not to travel .
He said : “ I won ’ t be returning to the UK this summer , and I ’ m stopping my family from coming until at least July or August.
” But Danny Hull , an expat who now runs a business in Spain , said he is desperate to see Brits return .
He said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and leasing company , and I want the British tourists out here big time . ''
Currently , the Foreign Office advises against all non-essential travel .
But air bridges to Spain , Spain , Portugal and France are expected to be given the green light this week .
This would see UK travellers allowed to travel abroad from July 4 without having to quarantine under plans being drawn up by the government .
Paul Charles from pressure group Quash Quarantine , which has lobbied the government to restart travel , said an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Sun : “ The work is still taking place on finalising the travel corridors , and I am aware of a lot of intensive phone taking place among people across Europe .
“ Although Portugal has had a question mark over it because of the recent outbreak , it will make it in the end . ''

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Scarlet Jenkins, Rosaleen Fenton)

Brits living in Spain have reacted with shock following the news that tourists from the UK will soon be allowed to fly to Spain for a summer holiday this year
Furious expats say fellow Brits aren't welcome on holiday in Spain over coronavirus fears
Furious expats in Spain say their fellow Brits aren’t welcome to visit when travel restrictions are lifted.
They fear that UK travellers will cause a spike in infections, after flouting lockdown rules.
Hopeful holidaymakers are expected to get the green light for holidays abroad to a small number of countries with the announcement of air bridges expected over the weekend.
Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror) Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror)
But some Brits have already jetted into Spain country ahead of the government announcement which will allow quarantine-free travel.
Spain had Europe's strictest lockdown, with children housebound for weeks and Officers from Guardia Civil patrolling the streets.
The country has recorded 28,327 deaths and currently has 68,383 active cases.
Now expats fear that an influx of UK travellers - where 43,081 people have died and 263,781 are currently infected - could cause a spike in infections.
Alison Boules, a long-time British expat in Sabinillas, said that Brits shouldn't be let in "until they’re clean."
She added: “It’s a joke over there. You don't know who's got what. Why would you risk that?
“We couldn't even go out of the house here. The Spanish did it right.
"They should not be allowed in until they have no cases.
“Yes the economy, but I would have thought peoples lives were worth more.”
More than 200 Brits jetted into the country on Sunday after Spain reopened its border to tourists.
Initially, it was feared that travellers from the UK may not be allowed, or may have to isolate for 14 days on arrival.
But all measures were lifted with travellers instead required to have their temperatures tested using infra-red cameras as part of a triple check which also requires them to fill out a form with details of where they will be staying.
Derek Salisbury, another British expat who has lived in the area for nine years, said it was too soon.
He said: "I'm not very happy about them coming to be perfectly honest.
“The lockdown over there hasn’t been observed as well. Here it has been fantastic because we have obeyed the rules.
“People in the UK were still going to beaches and parks. But here even in June when the beaches would usually be full, they weren’t.”
But Hilary Warren, a friend of Derek's, said that the economy was struggling because of the lack of tourists.
Spain normally attracts 80 million tourists a year - and the holiday market is seen as crucial to the economy
She said: “On the other hand we have to think of Spanish businesses, that’s the problem.
“The Spanish community is so welcoming to us, not just because of tourism or the money, so it’s sad to see them struggle.
“Do we care for the people or the economy? It’s finding that balance.
Einir Henry, who moved out to Spain with husband Tim in March, just before lockdown began, said she was also worried about an influx of Brits.
She said: “To be honest I’m scared about them coming.
“The Spanish were very strict but it paid off in the end.
“We are very happy with how we have been treated here (during quarantine). It’s been excellent, much better than the UK.”
And expat Jim Goodbrand said he told his family not to travel.
He said: “I won’t be returning to the UK this summer, and I’m stopping my family from coming until at least July or August.”
But Danny Hull, an expat who now runs a business in Spain, said he is desperate to see Brits return.
He said: "I own a large real estate and leasing company, and I want the British tourists out here big time."
Currently, the Foreign Office advises against all non-essential travel.
But air bridges to Spain, Spain, Portugal and France are expected to be given the green light this week.
This would see UK travellers allowed to travel abroad from July 4 without having to quarantine under plans being drawn up by the government.
Paul Charles from pressure group Quash Quarantine, which has lobbied the government to restart travel, said an announcement was expected soon.
He told The Sun : “The work is still taking place on finalising the travel corridors, and I am aware of a lot of intensive phone taking place among people across Europe.
“Although Portugal has had a question mark over it because of the recent outbreak, it will make it in the end."


thedailymirror--2020-06-25--Katie Price 'accused of trying to break into Kris Boyson's house before row'

Katie Price has been accused of allegedly attempting to break into her ex Kris Boyson 's home , according to reports .
The former glamour model , 42 , confronted her ex-boyfriend which was reported to have quickly escalated into a screaming match .
The Sun Online reports she allegedly tried to force entry into his home .
The report suggests Kris has called the cops on his former flame following the alleged incident .
His new glamour model girlfriend Bianca Gascoigne , 33 , was n't there but she 's reported to have felt threatened .
The explosive row @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week .
A source told The Sun Online : `` Katie came over to confront Kris and turned up ranting and raving .
`` She tried to force her way in and even attempted to climb through a window before trying to push her way through the door . ''
The insider added : `` Bianca was n't there at the time but she feels very threatened by Katie .
`` Kris reported the incident to ensure it 's on police record in case it ever happens again or any criminal damage is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has reached out to Katie Price 's representatives and the Kent Police for further comment .
Gutted Katie hit out at her ex Kris for making her `` false promises '' about babies and marriage days before he got together with Bianca .
Lockdown has been a time for love to flourish for Kris and Bianca as they hunkered down under the same roof .
But mother-of-five Katie opened up about how she felt betrayed after discovering her ex had a new girlfriend when he said he was single .
She told New @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kris split in December , I stayed in contact with him the whole time .
The last time I saw Kris , and I ’ ve got the Priory badge to prove it , was on 29 February .
`` I found out three days later he was at an event with Bianca in Essex and he ’ s been with her since .
`` He told me he wasn ’ t seeing anyone and was single - we talked about getting married , babies and starting again .
In my opinion they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Katie were over for good last year when she was declared bankrupt .
The fitness guru promised to still be there for the former glamour model and help out with the kids from time to time .
The couple were engaged to be married last summer before Katie took off with toyboy Charles Drury on a whirlwind holiday to Turkey .
Things did n't pan out with Charles and Katie got back together with Kris but it did n't last .

Reports suggest Katie Price has been accused of allegedly trying to force entry into the home of her ex Kris Boyson
Katie Price 'accused of trying to break into Kris Boyson's house before showdown'
Katie Price has been accused of allegedly attempting to break into her ex Kris Boyson's home, according to reports.
The former glamour model, 42, confronted her ex-boyfriend which was reported to have quickly escalated into a screaming match.
The Sun Online reports she allegedly tried to force entry into his home.
The report suggests Kris has called the cops on his former flame following the alleged incident.
His new glamour model girlfriend Bianca Gascoigne, 33, wasn't there but she's reported to have felt threatened.
Image: Katie Price Instagram) Katie Price Instagram)
The explosive row allegedly unfolded on Kris' doorstep last week.
A source told The Sun Online : "Katie came over to confront Kris and turned up ranting and raving.
"She tried to force her way in and even attempted to climb through a window before trying to push her way through the door."
Image: Quest Red) Quest Red)
The insider added: "Bianca wasn't there at the time but she feels very threatened by Katie.
"Kris reported the incident to ensure it's on police record in case it ever happens again or any criminal damage is done in future."
Mirror Online has reached out to Katie Price's representatives and the Kent Police for further comment.
Gutted Katie hit out at her ex Kris for making her "false promises" about babies and marriage days before he got together with Bianca.
Image: Bianca Gascoigne/Instagram) Bianca Gascoigne/Instagram)
Lockdown has been a time for love to flourish for Kris and Bianca as they hunkered down under the same roof.
But mother-of-five Katie opened up about how she felt betrayed after discovering her ex had a new girlfriend when he said he was single.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
She told New! magazine: "Although me and Kris split in December, I stayed in contact with him the whole time. The last time I saw Kris, and I’ve got the Priory badge to prove it, was on 29 February.
"I found out three days later he was at an event with Bianca in Essex and he’s been with her since.
"He told me he wasn’t seeing anyone and was single - we talked about getting married, babies and starting again. In my opinion they were false promises."
Kris and Katie were over for good last year when she was declared bankrupt.
The fitness guru promised to still be there for the former glamour model and help out with the kids from time to time.
But their friendship quickly soured.
The couple were engaged to be married last summer before Katie took off with toyboy Charles Drury on a whirlwind holiday to Turkey.
Things didn't pan out with Charles and Katie got back together with Kris but it didn't last.