thedailymirror--2020-12-20--Dad who tried to buy PS5 for son at Christmas conned in £500 Twitter scam

A dad has been conned out of £530 after falling victim to a PS5 scam on Twitter .
Bradley Tooth had been trying to get his hands on the latest PlayStation console to give to his eldest son as a special Christmas present after a challenging year .
But since PS5 's launch on November 19 , the must-have item has been sold out in big brand stores across the UK , leading shoppers like Bradley to scour the internet for private sellers , Manchester Evening News reports .
The initial price of the standard PS5 is £449 - though @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But , due to the high demand and lack of stock , the must-have consoles are now being sold privately online for prices reaching £1000 .
After weeks of searching , the 34-year-old who works as a social media lead , spotted a console listed for sale - by someone believed was a trusted private seller - for £530 on Twitter .
`` I saw this person that I ’ d followed on Twitter for a bit - and he was followed by a few of my friends as well , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thousand followers - including verified Twitter users - 35 thousand YouTube subscribers , and I saw that he sold a couple of PlayStations the day before , so I thought - legit . ''
Have you been scammed trying to get hold of a PS5 or new X Box Series X ?
If so email webnews @ mirror.co.uk After engaging in conversation on Twitter - where they engaged in small talk at first - Bradley said the private seller requested a bank transfer and provided his details .
`` I looked his name @ @ @ @ @ @ @ details and he did seem very legitimate , '' Bradley , a dad-of-three from Bury , Manchester , said .
On Saturday , December 5 , Bradley transferred the £530 into the sellers account but the seller claimed that the money still had n't been deposited into his bank account .
He said : `` He kept saying , 'No I ’ ve not got it , I ’ m going to sell it again - I want to sell this PlayStation so check with your bank . '
`` I checked with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they said that it had left my account .
It was in his account .
`` He kept saying things like it will be a ‘ bounce back transaction ’ or his account had been ‘ suspended ’ .
`` I rang the bank first thing the next day and they said we can put a payment to trace on it but asked , 'Do you think you ’ ve been scammed ? '
`` At this point , he was in back and forth communication with me . ''
But Bradley then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public Twitter profile to private , deleted his Tweets and later relisted the item .
`` You know when you press send on any transaction and you have that little sinking feeling - I almost knew instantly .
As soon as I pressed the button - I almost knew instantly , '' Bradley said .
`` You just think to yourself , you ’ re not going to fall foul to it and that you know best .
`` I feel stupid for doing it because I ’ ve been in social media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this stuff all the time and you think it ’ s never going to be you . ''
The conversation on Twitter continued the following morning but the seller still claimed that no money had been transferred into his bank account .
Bradley said : `` He practically accused me of being a scammer ! ''
`` I told him , 'You can transfer the money back , you can do whatever you want , but I ’ ve contacted my bank , I ’ ve raised it as a fraud and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' .
`` It was at that point that he told me to f*** off and blocked me - as you ’ d kind of expect . ''
Bradley contacted his bank , TSB .
He was advised to contact Action Fraud , and was reassured that there was a high probability that he would be able to get his money back within a few days .
Speaking of TSB , he said : `` The bank were bang on , instantaneous and reassuring .
`` I didn ’ t really expect a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they ’ d just say , 'We ’ ll close the account and raise it as a ticket . '
`` But they sent me what you ’ d expect to give your parents about watching out for online scams .
`` They sent me some stuff on phishing to read and they gave me advice - that I already know and should have followed - like do everything on PayPal . ''
As the incident was n't classed as an emergency , Bradley had to complete an Action Fraud form online and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 14 days for the team to get back to him .
Bradley , who also coaches his son 's football team , was gutted that , even with his professional social media experience , he still fell victim to an online scam .
And his concern now lies with other parents who could lose money too .
`` Sometimes you see things happen to other people and you just don ’ t think .
Or you think you can tell a kidder , '' he said .
`` It looked legitimate .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when you release a new product to the market , you do genuinely give the product to influencers to do give-aways or to resell .
`` I thought being in social for so many years and knowing the ins and outs you wouldn ’ t fall foul to it - but I did . ''
Bradley admitted that it was largely the seller 's online following , content , social media engagement and the price of the console that made him believe he had found a trustworthy person to buy from .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scam somebody - you ’ d scam at the price of what it ’ s going for on eBay like £700-£800 quid .
`` But maybe its the low-balling it that ’ s done for me .
Maybe my greed of saving a couple of quid made it easier . ''
Bradley believes that scams involving PS5 are the result of built-up hype , high demand and lack of supply .
`` PS5 announced the device in March this year , so people like me have registered their interest , '' he said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the shopping centres .
It launched over a month and not one of the retailers that you would expect to buy the product from has it .
`` It ’ s a product everyone wants for Christmas but no shop has got it .
They ’ ve got to do something about it . ''
Bradley 's message to other parents who are desperate to get their hands on a console for their children before Christmas is to simply be patient .
`` I would never usually spend this level of money on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ son had his birthday party cancelled because of Covid , he ’ s not seeing his friends , I can ’ t take him to football matches .
`` You just want to do something above and beyond for them and the only thing he can do is play games with his mates online .
`` I never had anything like that as a kid and I ’ ve worked hard to afford these things .
`` My advice to parents would just be to wait until after Christmas , never buy from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be protected that way , and keep an eye on the stock checker from reputable shops . ''
TSB have since refunded the money in full .
Bradley describes them as having been 'amazing ' through the whole ordeal , and says he ca n't thank them enough .

Bradley Tooth had been trying to get his hands on the must-have item for weeks, after it sold out in big brand stores across the UK
Dad who tried to buy PlayStation 5 for his son at Christmas conned in £500 Twitter scam
A dad has been conned out of £530 after falling victim to a PS5 scam on Twitter.
Bradley Tooth had been trying to get his hands on the latest PlayStation console to give to his eldest son as a special Christmas present after a challenging year.
But since PS5's launch on November 19, the must-have item has been sold out in big brand stores across the UK, leading shoppers like Bradley to scour the internet for private sellers, Manchester Evening News reports.
The initial price of the standard PS5 is £449 - though price will differ depending on the retailer. But, due to the high demand and lack of stock, the must-have consoles are now being sold privately online for prices reaching £1000.
After weeks of searching, the 34-year-old who works as a social media lead, spotted a console listed for sale - by someone believed was a trusted private seller - for £530 on Twitter.
"I saw this person that I’d followed on Twitter for a bit - and he was followed by a few of my friends as well," Bradley said.
"He had 70-odd thousand followers - including verified Twitter users - 35 thousand YouTube subscribers, and I saw that he sold a couple of PlayStations the day before, so I thought - legit."
Have you been scammed trying to get hold of a PS5 or new X Box Series X? If so email webnews@mirror.co.uk
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After engaging in conversation on Twitter - where they engaged in small talk at first - Bradley said the private seller requested a bank transfer and provided his details.
"I looked his name up when he gave me his bank details and he did seem very legitimate," Bradley, a dad-of-three from Bury, Manchester, said.
On Saturday, December 5, Bradley transferred the £530 into the sellers account but the seller claimed that the money still hadn't been deposited into his bank account.
He said: "He kept saying, 'No I’ve not got it, I’m going to sell it again - I want to sell this PlayStation so check with your bank.'
"I checked with my bank and money had gone so they said that it had left my account. It was in his account.
"He kept saying things like it will be a ‘bounce back transaction’ or his account had been ‘suspended’.
"I rang the bank first thing the next day and they said we can put a payment to trace on it but asked, 'Do you think you’ve been scammed?'
"At this point, he was in back and forth communication with me."
But Bradley then noticed that the seller had switched his public Twitter profile to private, deleted his Tweets and later relisted the item.
"You know when you press send on any transaction and you have that little sinking feeling - I almost knew instantly. As soon as I pressed the button - I almost knew instantly," Bradley said.
"You just think to yourself, you’re not going to fall foul to it and that you know best.
"I feel stupid for doing it because I’ve been in social media for nearly 10 years and I see this stuff all the time and you think it’s never going to be you."
The conversation on Twitter continued the following morning but the seller still claimed that no money had been transferred into his bank account.
Bradley said: "He practically accused me of being a scammer!"
Image: PA) PA)
"I told him, 'You can transfer the money back, you can do whatever you want, but I’ve contacted my bank, I’ve raised it as a fraud and I’m going to contact the police'.
"It was at that point that he told me to f*** off and blocked me - as you’d kind of expect."
Bradley contacted his bank, TSB. He was advised to contact Action Fraud, and was reassured that there was a high probability that he would be able to get his money back within a few days.
Speaking of TSB, he said: "The bank were bang on, instantaneous and reassuring.
"I didn’t really expect a lot to be honest. I thought they’d just say, 'We’ll close the account and raise it as a ticket.'
"But they sent me what you’d expect to give your parents about watching out for online scams.
"They sent me some stuff on phishing to read and they gave me advice - that I already know and should have followed - like do everything on PayPal."
As the incident wasn't classed as an emergency, Bradley had to complete an Action Fraud form online and was informed it would take up to 14 days for the team to get back to him.
Bradley, who also coaches his son's football team, was gutted that, even with his professional social media experience, he still fell victim to an online scam. And his concern now lies with other parents who could lose money too.
"Sometimes you see things happen to other people and you just don’t think. Or you think you can tell a kidder," he said.
"It looked legitimate. I work in social media, I know when you release a new product to the market, you do genuinely give the product to influencers to do give-aways or to resell.
"I thought being in social for so many years and knowing the ins and outs you wouldn’t fall foul to it - but I did."
Bradley admitted that it was largely the seller's online following, content, social media engagement and the price of the console that made him believe he had found a trustworthy person to buy from.
"I thought if you were going to scam somebody - you’d scam at the price of what it’s going for on eBay like £700-£800 quid.
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"But maybe its the low-balling it that’s done for me. Maybe my greed of saving a couple of quid made it easier."
Bradley believes that scams involving PS5 are the result of built-up hype, high demand and lack of supply.
"PS5 announced the device in March this year, so people like me have registered their interest," he said.
"I’ve been to the shopping centres. It launched over a month and not one of the retailers that you would expect to buy the product from has it.
"It’s a product everyone wants for Christmas but no shop has got it. They’ve got to do something about it."
Bradley's message to other parents who are desperate to get their hands on a console for their children before Christmas is to simply be patient.
"I would never usually spend this level of money on a Christmas gift but I thought my son had his birthday party cancelled because of Covid, he’s not seeing his friends, I can’t take him to football matches.
"You just want to do something above and beyond for them and the only thing he can do is play games with his mates online.
"I never had anything like that as a kid and I’ve worked hard to afford these things.
"My advice to parents would just be to wait until after Christmas, never buy from anyone off Twitter, use PayPal and be protected that way, and keep an eye on the stock checker from reputable shops."
TSB have since refunded the money in full.
Bradley describes them as having been 'amazing' through the whole ordeal, and says he can't thank them enough.


thedailymirror--2020-12-20--Woman's first dates dos and don’ts - and why you should go to a dimly-lit bar

A lot of pressure rides on first dates - it 's the make or break of finding a romantic partner after all .
So there are a few things you should consider when it comes to picking the first date location .
Jana Hocking , an Australian radio producer who often talks about dating , has outlined a few dos and don'ts that singletons should follow when arranging to meet up , reports Daily Star .
In her news.com.au column , the 36-year-old revealed that a spot with dark lighting is the key to a successful date .
Whether it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anywhere that lacks harsh spotlights will make both parties feel more at ease .
Jana said : `` You see , there ’ s nothing quite like a dark bar , or candlelit dinner to really see us in our best light.
” '' It not only adds the kinda filter often only found on Instagram but a dark , soothing setting , with sexy background music does wonders for a case of first date jitters .
`` We can wear our Spanx with ease .
Knowing that the extra kilos put on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a little while extra .
You know , should the gym ever seem tempting . ''
In stark contrast , Jana doesn ’ t recommend going to places that leave you feeling exposed , as she recalled her most awkward dates being at the beach where she 's felt self-conscious about what to wear .
Jana says on the first date she does n't want to have to worry about how flattering her outfit is , as it adds an element of stress to the day .
She also does n't recommend activity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flustered either .
Instead , she prefers to get dressed up in an outfit that makes her feel confident .
What are your first date dos and don'ts ?
Let us know in the comments .
Do you have a story to share ?
We want to hear all about it .
Email us at yourmirror @ mirror.co.uk

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Jana Hocking spoke about where you should be going on your first date, and places you should absolutely avoid to increase the chances of meeting up for a second time
Woman's first dates dos and don’ts - including why you should go to a dimly-lit bar
A lot of pressure rides on first dates - it's the make or break of finding a romantic partner after all.
So there are a few things you should consider when it comes to picking the first date location.
Jana Hocking, an Australian radio producer who often talks about dating, has outlined a few dos and don'ts that singletons should follow when arranging to meet up, reports Daily Star.
In her news.com.au column, the 36-year-old revealed that a spot with dark lighting is the key to a successful date.
Whether it's a pub or a restaurant, anywhere that lacks harsh spotlights will make both parties feel more at ease.
Image: jana_hocking/Instagram) jana_hocking/Instagram)
Jana said: "You see, there’s nothing quite like a dark bar, or candlelit dinner to really see us in our best light.”
"It not only adds the kinda filter often only found on Instagram but a dark, soothing setting, with sexy background music does wonders for a case of first date jitters.
"We can wear our Spanx with ease. Knowing that the extra kilos put on over winter are quietly tucked away for a little while extra. You know, should the gym ever seem tempting."
In stark contrast, Jana doesn’t recommend going to places that leave you feeling exposed, as she recalled her most awkward dates being at the beach where she's felt self-conscious about what to wear.
Jana says on the first date she doesn't want to have to worry about how flattering her outfit is, as it adds an element of stress to the day.
She also doesn't recommend activity dates where you'll get sweaty and flustered either.
Instead, she prefers to get dressed up in an outfit that makes her feel confident.
What are your first date dos and don'ts? Let us know in the comments.
Do you have a story to share? We want to hear all about it. Email us at yourmirror@mirror.co.uk


thedailymirror--2020-12-20--Lindelof makes startling admission about fitness ahead of Man Utd vs Leeds

Victor Lindelof admits his desire to make Manchester United a success means he is playing through `` a lot of pain '' .
The centre-half has regularly partnered Harry Maguire at the back , but has evidently being doing so in some discomfort .
Lindelof has been battling a long-term issue but is prepared to fight on at Old Trafford .
The condensed fixture schedule has resulted in injuries skyrocketing for a host of teams .
It has meant the Swede has had to place particular emphasis on his recovery as he remains committed to delivering silverware to the red @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to help this team win trophies – that ’ s why I play football , '' the defender told The United Review .
`` If the team needs me , I ’ m going to do my best to be there and try to perform at the highest level .
`` Even if I have some pain , I still want to go out there and do my best .
“ I ’ ve been having a lot of pain and I still have problems with it .
I ’ m in every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the schedule is very , very tight so I ’ m just trying to keep it under control .
`` It ’ s been difficult , particularly after games , but I ’ m trying to be as smart as possible with it when I ’ m playing , when I ’ m doing my recovery and having treatment.
” Lindelof will have to be at his best today to stop a free-flowing Leeds side who visit Old Trafford .
United 's home form has been their biggest concern this term having only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has challenged his side to match the Yorkshire outfit before seizing their opportunities when they present themselves .
He said : “ You have to go toe to toe with Leeds physically to have a chance of getting a result against them , then you have to take your opportunities .
”

Victor Lindelof has been a regular at the back for Man Utd but he has been battling through considerable pain to do so as his trophy ambition drives him on
Victor Lindelof admits his desire to make Manchester United a success means he is playing through "a lot of pain".
The centre-half has regularly partnered Harry Maguire at the back, but has evidently being doing so in some discomfort.
Lindelof has been battling a long-term issue but is prepared to fight on at Old Trafford.
The condensed fixture schedule has resulted in injuries skyrocketing for a host of teams.
It has meant the Swede has had to place particular emphasis on his recovery as he remains committed to delivering silverware to the red half of Manchester.
“I want to help this team win trophies – that’s why I play football," the defender told The United Review .
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"If the team needs me, I’m going to do my best to be there and try to perform at the highest level.
"Even if I have some pain, I still want to go out there and do my best.
“I’ve been having a lot of pain and I still have problems with it. I’m in every day trying to sort it out but the schedule is very, very tight so I’m just trying to keep it under control.
"It’s been difficult, particularly after games, but I’m trying to be as smart as possible with it when I’m playing, when I’m doing my recovery and having treatment.”
Image: CameraSport via Getty Images) CameraSport via Getty Images)
Lindelof will have to be at his best today to stop a free-flowing Leeds side who visit Old Trafford.
United's home form has been their biggest concern this term having only won once in the league.
But Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has challenged his side to match the Yorkshire outfit before seizing their opportunities when they present themselves.
He said: “You have to go toe to toe with Leeds physically to have a chance of getting a result against them, then you have to take your opportunities.”


thedailymirror--2020-12-20--Mum's horror as toddler's eczema so bad he would wake up in blood stained sheets

A desperate mum has described her horror when her little boy 's eczema got so bad he would wake up in blood stained sheets .
Rebecca Hughes , 32 , from Bristol , first noticed that her 16-week-old son Leo ’ s skin was agitated on his cheek when the area turned red and dry in June .
His mum tried to soothe him by applying healing creams and putting scratch mitts on his hands before bed , but nothing worked .
Rebecca , who works as a compliance administrator , would find blood covering Leo 's bedsheets most mornings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his face from where he had fidgeted and irritated his skin .
She was unable to take her son to the see the doctor due to lockdown and discussions with her GP over the phone were fruitless , after the first-time-mum says they misdiagnosed Leo with impetigo and teething rash .
The mum , who lives with Leo 's father Ashley Shakespeare , 34 , also says they recommended she use a medication that is classed as `` hydrogen peroxide '' to treat her son 's skin .
Hydrogen peroxide is classed as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to disinfect tools , bleach hair and clean surfaces .
“ He would be in his room in his cot but would wake every few hours having scratched his face either with his hands or by rubbing on the bedsheet , ” the mum said .
“ I felt useless , as he was clearly uncomfortable and could not understand why we were plastering him in creams all the time , with the majority being no use .
“ I felt so frustrated and upset for him , and frustrated that we had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was eczema but without guidance from the health visitor or GP , I looked for answers myself using the internet .
“ I felt abandoned as a first-time mum and felt I had to do everything on my own with no help from health professionals .
`` Ashley felt the same concerns as me , deeply frustrated and concerned for Leo 's wellbeing .
“ We were offered hydrogen peroxide cream , which concerned me as it was such a strong medication for delicate skin but I followed the prescribed instructions religiously to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ By August 2020 , Rebecca was desperate for help and so turned to social media for advice from other mums who recommended a new cream .
She said : “ I had reached the end of my tether and , not knowing any mums in my area , I posted on Mum Tribe on Facebook and several other mums were immediately helpful and recommended a cream called Epaderm . ''
The cream , which costs around £3 , was developed by dermatologists to treat dry skin , eczema and psoriasis , and is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s eczema was never formally diagnosed , within two weeks of using the cream his condition had improved `` significantly '' and a month later the rash had disappeared completely .
Rebecca said : “ I apply it after most nappy changes as part of the routine , predominantly on his face .
“ After baths I use Epaderm in the water , then re-apply the lotion all over his body once he is dry .
“ Overall , his skin has greatly improved and the eczema only reappears when he is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ His skin has never gone back to being sore , inflamed and broken , and I haven ’ t seen a bloodstained bedsheet in months .
“ It makes me happy to know there is something that works quickly and is easy to apply .
“ To other parents out there and people living with eczema , I would say please keep trying and looking for help – do not accept diagnoses if you don ’ t agree with them .
”

Little Leo would fidget and scratch at his skin causing cuts and bleeding, but mum Rebecca Hughes says nothing worked to treat his agony
Mum's horror as toddler's eczema so bad he would wake up with blood stained sheets
A desperate mum has described her horror when her little boy's eczema got so bad he would wake up in blood stained sheets.
Rebecca Hughes, 32, from Bristol, first noticed that her 16-week-old son Leo’s skin was agitated on his cheek when the area turned red and dry in June.
His mum tried to soothe him by applying healing creams and putting scratch mitts on his hands before bed, but nothing worked.
Rebecca, who works as a compliance administrator, would find blood covering Leo's bedsheets most mornings, as well as fresh cuts on his face from where he had fidgeted and irritated his skin.
Image: Jam Press) Jam Press)
She was unable to take her son to the see the doctor due to lockdown and discussions with her GP over the phone were fruitless, after the first-time-mum says they misdiagnosed Leo with impetigo and teething rash.
The mum, who lives with Leo's father Ashley Shakespeare, 34, also says they recommended she use a medication that is classed as "hydrogen peroxide" to treat her son's skin.
Hydrogen peroxide is classed as a non-chlorine bleach and is often used to disinfect tools, bleach hair and clean surfaces.
“He would be in his room in his cot but would wake every few hours having scratched his face either with his hands or by rubbing on the bedsheet,” the mum said.
Image: Jam Press) Jam Press)
Image: Jam Press) Jam Press)
“I felt useless, as he was clearly uncomfortable and could not understand why we were plastering him in creams all the time, with the majority being no use.
“I felt so frustrated and upset for him, and frustrated that we had no diagnosis.
“I suspected it was eczema but without guidance from the health visitor or GP, I looked for answers myself using the internet.
“I felt abandoned as a first-time mum and felt I had to do everything on my own with no help from health professionals.
"Ashley felt the same concerns as me, deeply frustrated and concerned for Leo's wellbeing.
“We were offered hydrogen peroxide cream, which concerned me as it was such a strong medication for delicate skin but I followed the prescribed instructions religiously to try and minimise any adverse effects.”
Image: Jam Press) Jam Press) Image: Jam Press) Jam Press)
By August 2020, Rebecca was desperate for help and so turned to social media for advice from other mums who recommended a new cream.
She said: “I had reached the end of my tether and, not knowing any mums in my area, I posted on Mum Tribe on Facebook and several other mums were immediately helpful and recommended a cream called Epaderm."
The cream, which costs around £3, was developed by dermatologists to treat dry skin, eczema and psoriasis, and is suitable for all ages.
Although Leo’s eczema was never formally diagnosed, within two weeks of using the cream his condition had improved "significantly" and a month later the rash had disappeared completely.
Rebecca said: “I apply it after most nappy changes as part of the routine, predominantly on his face.
Image: Jam Press) Jam Press)
“After baths I use Epaderm in the water, then re-apply the lotion all over his body once he is dry.
“Overall, his skin has greatly improved and the eczema only reappears when he is under the weather or teething.
“His skin has never gone back to being sore, inflamed and broken, and I haven’t seen a bloodstained bedsheet in months.
“It makes me happy to know there is something that works quickly and is easy to apply.
“To other parents out there and people living with eczema, I would say please keep trying and looking for help – do not accept diagnoses if you don’t agree with them.”


thedailymirror--2020-12-20--Police bust 300 person rave hours after tough new lockdown rules announced

More than 300 people turned up to a rave hours before more than 16 million people were plunged into Tier 4 .
Police officers were called to the illegal party in Water Orton , Warwickshire last night .
It was quickly shut down and people dispersed , Coventry Telegraph reported .
Some attendees were issued Covid fines by the officers .
All of the equipment being used was seized along with a van .
Enquiries are now ongoing to find the organiser of the event .
Have your Christmas plans been ruined by the new Covid-19 restrictions ?
Let us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the Atherstone and Coleshill Police said : `` Tonight officers from E and B shift have attended Marsh Lane , Water Orton after reports of a rave on going .
`` There was in excess of 300 people at this illegal rave , the rave was brought to an end and the crowd was quickly dispersed , some attendees who we caught up with will be issued with Covid fines .
`` The equipment used has been seized along with the van used to transport it .
`` Enquires are on going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , if anyone has any information please call 101 and quote log number 436 of 19/12/2020 . ''
The rave was held hours after Boris Johnson made a stark warning about a newly , highly infectious strain of the coronavirus .
`` The spread is being driven by the new variant of the virus , '' the Prime Minister said in a hastily called press conference .
`` It appears to spread more easily and may be up to 70 % more transmissible than the earlier strain . ''
Coventry and Warwickshire more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ large gatherings are outlawed .

Atherstone and Coleshill Police were called to a rave in Water Orton, Warwickshire. They fined several people, dispersed the illegal party and seized equipment and a van
More than 300 people turned up to a rave hours before more than 16 million people were plunged into Tier 4.
Police officers were called to the illegal party in Water Orton, Warwickshire last night.
It was quickly shut down and people dispersed, Coventry Telegraph reported.
Some attendees were issued Covid fines by the officers.
All of the equipment being used was seized along with a van.
Enquiries are now ongoing to find the organiser of the event.
Have your Christmas plans been ruined by the new Covid-19 restrictions? Let us know at webnews@mirror.co.uk
A spokesperson for the Atherstone and Coleshill Police said: "Tonight officers from E and B shift have attended Marsh Lane, Water Orton after reports of a rave on going.
"There was in excess of 300 people at this illegal rave, the rave was brought to an end and the crowd was quickly dispersed, some attendees who we caught up with will be issued with Covid fines.
"The equipment used has been seized along with the van used to transport it.
"Enquires are on going to locate the organiser of this event, if anyone has any information please call 101 and quote log number 436 of 19/12/2020."
The rave was held hours after Boris Johnson made a stark warning about a newly, highly infectious strain of the coronavirus.
"The spread is being driven by the new variant of the virus," the Prime Minister said in a hastily called press conference.
"It appears to spread more easily and may be up to 70% more transmissible than the earlier strain."
Coventry and Warwickshire more generally remain in Tier 3, meaning large gatherings are outlawed.


thedailymirror--2020-12-20--Disneyland worker, 24, dies in horror crash involving three cars and lorry

A Disneyland worker has died in a horror crash involving three cars and a lorry .
Courtney Davies , 24 , was pronounced dead at the scene her red MG car was involved in a pile up with a red Mercedes HGV , a black Renault Clio and an orange BMW .
Courtney was travelling on the A15 in Lincolnshire on Monday when the crash happened at around 5.40pm .
Emergency services rushed to the scene , but nothing could be done to save her , police said .
Courtney , who was born in Kentucky , USA , had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lived to the full , her family said in a statement .
She returned to England with her family - dad Trevor , mum Ginny and twin sisters Amy and Emma - and attended school locally before completing a degree in Events Management at Sheffield Hallam University .
Her family added : `` Courtney worked at Disneyland , Florida and was an events manager at the time of her death .
`` She also had a lovely singing voice and sang all the time .
`` She brought light , joy and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be greatly missed by her family , friends and colleagues . ''
At the time of the incident , a spokesperson for Lincolnshire Police said : `` We are appealing for anyone who was travelling on the A15 north of Caenby Corner immediately prior to the collision and may have seen any of the vehicles involved , or has dashcam footage or the collision itself .
`` We would like to hear from you if you have any information that could assist the inquiry . ''
Witnesses are urged to call 101 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Courtney Davies' family said the young woman "brought light, joy and a smile to everyone she met" and had a remarkable life which she had lived to the full
A Disneyland worker has died in a horror crash involving three cars and a lorry.
Courtney Davies, 24, was pronounced dead at the scene her red MG car was involved in a pile up with a red Mercedes HGV, a black Renault Clio and an orange BMW.
Courtney was travelling on the A15 in Lincolnshire on Monday when the crash happened at around 5.40pm.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, but nothing could be done to save her, police said.
Courtney, who was born in Kentucky, USA, had a "remarkable life" which she lived to the full, her family said in a statement.
She returned to England with her family - dad Trevor, mum Ginny and twin sisters Amy and Emma - and attended school locally before completing a degree in Events Management at Sheffield Hallam University.
Her family added: "Courtney worked at Disneyland, Florida and was an events manager at the time of her death.
"She also had a lovely singing voice and sang all the time.
"She brought light, joy and a smile to everyone she met and will be greatly missed by her family, friends and colleagues."
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
At the time of the incident, a spokesperson for Lincolnshire Police said: "We are appealing for anyone who was travelling on the A15 north of Caenby Corner immediately prior to the collision and may have seen any of the vehicles involved, or has dashcam footage or the collision itself.
"We would like to hear from you if you have any information that could assist the inquiry."
Witnesses are urged to call 101, quoting incident 328 of December 14.


thedailymirror--2020-12-20--Sam Smith 'wants to be a mummy' by the time they hit 35 in search for love

Broody Sam Smith `` wants to be a mummy '' and have children by the age of 35 .
The music superstar has opened up about their desire to become a parent in the years ahead .
Sam is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns - and ca n't wait to start a family .
The 28-year-old , though , admits the struggle to find a boyfriend is real - and joked that special someone is nowhere to be found in London .
Time is on Sam 's side of course and they said in an interview with Apple Music 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the future .
Sam said : `` I want kids .
I want all of it .
I want all of it .
I want to have kids .
`` I want to be with the kids and I want to watch them grow and be with them every day .
I want to be mummy !
`` I 'm definitely going to do that at some point , but I 've still got more in me .
I 've still got ambition .
`` I try and settle it down all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but I 'm ambitious and I would still want to sing to people and do this job .
It 's an amazing feeling . ''
Ideally , Sam wants to do it with someone by their side .
The Oscar winner added on the show : `` I 'm going to work my ass off until then and hopefully find a boyfriend - but they 're absolutely nowhere to be found in London .
`` I 've been searching all over the place .
Honestly , I 've been on the frontline now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's exhausting . ''
Sam went on to talk about coming out as non-binary - and the fight it requires to get people to respect their identity .
They said : `` What I 've learned is people do n't like to be wrong , and when people mess up a pronoun or something , they really do n't like it .
`` It kind of ruins conversations , ruins moments .
It 's really difficult .
`` So I 've had to just go into myself and try and deal with it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know everyone 's working on this .
`` It 's going to take time .
We 're changing a language here . ''

Sam Smith found backlash to coming out as non-binary 'really hard'
Sam Smith found backlash to coming out as non-binary 'really hard'
Singer Sam said the hunt for a boyfriend is "exhausting" but there is no doubt parenthood is something they are passionate about and even has a target of 2027 to make it happen
Sam Smith 'wants to be a mummy' by the time they hit 35 in search for love
Broody Sam Smith "wants to be a mummy" and have children by the age of 35.
The music superstar has opened up about their desire to become a parent in the years ahead.
Sam is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns - and can't wait to start a family.
The 28-year-old, though, admits the struggle to find a boyfriend is real - and joked that special someone is nowhere to be found in London.
Time is on Sam's side of course and they said in an interview with Apple Music's Zane Lowe that kids are a must in the future.
Sam said: "I want kids. I want all of it. I want all of it. I want to have kids.
Image: Getty) Getty)
"I want to be with the kids and I want to watch them grow and be with them every day. I want to be mummy!
"I'm definitely going to do that at some point, but I've still got more in me. I've still got ambition.
"I try and settle it down all the time and play it down, but I'm ambitious and I would still want to sing to people and do this job. It's an amazing feeling."
Image: Getty) Getty)
Ideally, Sam wants to do it with someone by their side.
The Oscar winner added on the show: "I'm going to work my ass off until then and hopefully find a boyfriend - but they're absolutely nowhere to be found in London.
"I've been searching all over the place. Honestly, I've been on the frontline now for a good three years and it's exhausting."
Image: Getty) Getty)
Sam went on to talk about coming out as non-binary - and the fight it requires to get people to respect their identity.
They said: "What I've learned is people don't like to be wrong, and when people mess up a pronoun or something, they really don't like it.
"It kind of ruins conversations, ruins moments. It's really difficult.
"So I've had to just go into myself and try and deal with it in a real kind way and just know everyone's working on this.
"It's going to take time. We're changing a language here."


thedailymirror--2020-12-20--Mo Salah's view on Liverpool captaincy explained with Bruno Fernandes comparison

Mohamed Salah does not enjoy the same treatment as Bruno Fernandes at Manchester United according to Egyptian legend Mohamed Aboutrika .
His comments come after the Liverpool star had expressed disappointment at not being given the armband in the club 's recent Champions League clash against FC Midtjylland .
Salah confessed his feelings in an interview with AS where he also refused to rule out a move to Real Madrid or Barcelona .
The 28-year-old is into his fourth year at Anfield but is yet to receive the armband despite his impressive performances .
Fernandes meanwhile has not been at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lauded and has captained the Red Devils .
And Aboutrika , a two-time Africa Cup of Nations winner , believes it is about time Salah was given the same honour .
“ Bruno [ Fernandes ] joined Manchester United a few months ago and is treated in a wonderful way , as he has received many awards in addition to the captaincy , why does this not happen with Salah at Liverpool ?
” he told beIN Sports via King Fut .
“ Salah is Liverpool ’ s main man , and no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not saying this because of what happened in today ’ s match with Salah starting on the bench .
“ But generally speaking , it is possible that Salah got a rest today from Jurgen Klopp and credit to him for being very professional , and playing 33 minutes at his best .
“ Salah ’ s joy with the goals today is incomplete .
He scored wonderful goals , especially the seventh goal , simply world-class .
“ I repeat that he should be treated better , for example , the captaincy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his right because it is given by seniority .
“ But in Liverpool , he is the most deserving and worthy of the captain ’ s armband .
These things could seem simple , but it does matter for players .
”

Klopp gives short shrift when quizzed on Salah's Barcelona and Madrid comments
Klopp gives short shrift when quizzed on Salah's Barcelona and Madrid comments
Mohamed Salah has expressed his disappointment at being snubbed for the Liverpool captaincy as he is compared to Man Utd hero Bruno Fernandes, who has already donned the armband
Mohamed Salah does not enjoy the same treatment as Bruno Fernandes at Manchester United according to Egyptian legend Mohamed Aboutrika.
His comments come after the Liverpool star had expressed disappointment at not being given the armband in the club's recent Champions League clash against FC Midtjylland.
Salah confessed his feelings in an interview with AS where he also refused to rule out a move to Real Madrid or Barcelona.
The 28-year-old is into his fourth year at Anfield but is yet to receive the armband despite his impressive performances.
Fernandes meanwhile has not been at United a year yet but is already lauded and has captained the Red Devils.
Image: PA) PA)
And Aboutrika, a two-time Africa Cup of Nations winner, believes it is about time Salah was given the same honour.
“Bruno [Fernandes] joined Manchester United a few months ago and is treated in a wonderful way, as he has received many awards in addition to the captaincy, why does this not happen with Salah at Liverpool?” he told beIN Sports via King Fut.
“Salah is Liverpool’s main man, and no one can deny that. I am not saying this because of what happened in today’s match with Salah starting on the bench.
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“But generally speaking, it is possible that Salah got a rest today from Jurgen Klopp and credit to him for being very professional, and playing 33 minutes at his best.
“Salah’s joy with the goals today is incomplete. He scored wonderful goals, especially the seventh goal, simply world-class.
“I repeat that he should be treated better, for example, the captaincy of the Egyptian national team is not his right because it is given by seniority.
“But in Liverpool, he is the most deserving and worthy of the captain’s armband. These things could seem simple, but it does matter for players.”


thedailymirror--2020-12-20--Shearer blasts Arsenal star for "not bothering" during defeat to Everton

Nicolas Pepe 's attacking performance summed up Arsenal 's woes at Everton , according to former England captain Alan Shearer .
The Ivorian scored only his club 's 12th Premier League goal of the season from the penalty spot at Goodison Park , but Shearer lambasted his efforts from open play as the Gunners slipped to an eighth defeat from their 14 Premier League matches this season .
Pepe had scored Arsenal 's equaliser following a Rob Holding own goal for the hosts , before Yerry Mina headed the winner just before half-time .
Arsenal were left in 15th in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and will drop to 16th should Brighton beat bottom of the table Sheffield United on Sunday .
`` Twelve goals [ in the Premier League ] all season and this is why , '' said Shearer on Match of the Day over footage in which he highlighted Pepe 's lack of movement on the right flank .
`` No options and when the ball goes wide , have a look at Pepe , not prepared to get in at all , [ he ’ s ] jogging , sometimes walking .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he ’ s got to try to get on the end of it .
`` Look at Pepe on the right-hand side , quite content to sit out there .
`` He ’ s not bothered at all to try to break his neck to get in and get on the end of it and score goals .
`` No wonder they are not creating chances , no wonder they are not scoring goals when he ’ s doing that sort of thing .
`` It ’ s not just him , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not giving everything for the manager .
`` They ’ re never going to score goals playing like that . ''
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is under increasing pressure given recent poor results , although as it stands there are said to be no plans to sack him .
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The Match of the Day pundit did not hold back as the Gunners slipped to an eighth defeat in the Premier League this season at Everton on Saturday
Alan Shearer blasts Arsenal star for "not bothering" during defeat to Everton
Nicolas Pepe's attacking performance summed up Arsenal's woes at Everton, according to former England captain Alan Shearer.
The Ivorian scored only his club's 12th Premier League goal of the season from the penalty spot at Goodison Park, but Shearer lambasted his efforts from open play as the Gunners slipped to an eighth defeat from their 14 Premier League matches this season.
Pepe had scored Arsenal's equaliser following a Rob Holding own goal for the hosts, before Yerry Mina headed the winner just before half-time.
Arsenal were left in 15th in the Premier League table following the defeat, and will drop to 16th should Brighton beat bottom of the table Sheffield United on Sunday.
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"Twelve goals [in the Premier League] all season and this is why," said Shearer on Match of the Day over footage in which he highlighted Pepe's lack of movement on the right flank.
"No options and when the ball goes wide, have a look at Pepe, not prepared to get in at all, [he’s] jogging, sometimes walking.
"He’s got to do more, he’s got to try to get on the end of it.
"Look at Pepe on the right-hand side, quite content to sit out there.
"He’s not bothered at all to try to break his neck to get in and get on the end of it and score goals.
Image: BBC) BBC)
"No wonder they are not creating chances, no wonder they are not scoring goals when he’s doing that sort of thing.
"It’s not just him, there are few players in that team not giving everything for the manager.
"They’re never going to score goals playing like that."
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is under increasing pressure given recent poor results, although as it stands there are said to be no plans to sack him.
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thedailymirror--2020-12-20--Gorka Marquez' emotional reunion with Gemma and baby Mia after months away

Gorka Marquez has finally been reunited with girlfriend Gemma Atkinson and their little baby Mia after 78 long days apart .
They have not been able to see each other in person since Gorka formed his Strictly Come Dancing bubble back in October , alongside celebrity partner Maisie Smith .
Gemma posted a cute photo of the professional dancer 's homecoming and after more than two months of not seeing each other they are keen to make up for lost time .
The Strictly star then put his own snap on Instagram giving his daughter a huge hug with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everyone just how thrilled he is to be back .
The Spanish star says being away from his young family for so long has been harder than he ever expected .
Fans and fellow Strictly stars felt his emotion after he uploaded the cute photos .
Dianne Buswell wrote : `` Love love love '' while co-dancer Giovanni Pernice said : `` The best pic ever ! ''
Gorka went all the way to the final , falling just short as he and Maisie Smith lost out on the Glitterball on Saturday night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alongside his celebrity partner ahead of the final this weekend .
He admitted it was tough to spend so long away from his family as the cast and crew had to isolate together .
Host Rylan Clark Neal said : `` Gorka , you ’ ve had two months away from your family as well , we know how much you love them .
`` Surely getting to the final now with Maisie going the full way is a little bit of a consolation for it ? ''
Gorka replied : `` Obviously @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'What am I doing ?
Why am I not going home ? '
`` It ’ s very hard to be away from Gemma and Mia .
`` But coming into the studio every day and to have Maisie there pushing and smiling trying to be her best , it pays off . ''
Former Hollyoaks star Gemma shared her feelings about her partner being away for so long in a heartfelt Instagram post last week .
The actress wrote : `` We all have different circumstances & situations .
I get lots @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 've coped juggling mum & work-life alone… '' Firstly , my family are close by and help me massively !
Mia 's Nana & Grandad are incredible and I couldn ’ t do it without them .
I ’ ve always been good on my own though too .
`` That ’ s not to say I don ’ t miss Gorks , I miss him terribly & I can ’ t wait to have him home .
But I ’ ve lived alone since I was 17 , and since we met @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us away for a few wks at a time ... ''

GORKA MARQUEZ HAD DOUBTS ABOUT LEAVING GEMMA AND MIA FOR STRICTLY ‘IT WAS HARD’
GORKA MARQUEZ HAD DOUBTS ABOUT LEAVING GEMMA AND MIA FOR STRICTLY ‘IT WAS HARD’
The Spanish dancing star says being apart from his young family for so long has been harder than he ever expected after first entering the Strictly bubble back in October
Gorka Marquez' emotional reunion with Gemma and baby Mia after 78 days away
Gorka Marquez has finally been reunited with girlfriend Gemma Atkinson and their little baby Mia after 78 long days apart.
They have not been able to see each other in person since Gorka formed his Strictly Come Dancing bubble back in October, alongside celebrity partner Maisie Smith.
Gemma posted a cute photo of the professional dancer's homecoming and after more than two months of not seeing each other they are keen to make up for lost time.
The Strictly star then put his own snap on Instagram giving his daughter a huge hug with the word HOME and a big heart telling everyone just how thrilled he is to be back.
The Spanish star says being away from his young family for so long has been harder than he ever expected.
Image: glouiseatkinson/Instagram) glouiseatkinson/Instagram)
Fans and fellow Strictly stars felt his emotion after he uploaded the cute photos.
Dianne Buswell wrote: "Love love love" while co-dancer Giovanni Pernice said: "The best pic ever!"
Gorka went all the way to the final, falling just short as he and Maisie Smith lost out on the Glitterball on Saturday night.
He appearing on It Takes Two alongside his celebrity partner ahead of the final this weekend.
Image: glouiseatkinson/Instagram) glouiseatkinson/Instagram)
He admitted it was tough to spend so long away from his family as the cast and crew had to isolate together.
Host Rylan Clark Neal said: "Gorka, you’ve had two months away from your family as well, we know how much you love them.
"Surely getting to the final now with Maisie going the full way is a little bit of a consolation for it?"
Gorka replied: "Obviously there were times where I thought, 'What am I doing? Why am I not going home?'
Image: glouiseatkinson/Instagram) glouiseatkinson/Instagram)
"It’s very hard to be away from Gemma and Mia.
"But coming into the studio every day and to have Maisie there pushing and smiling trying to be her best, it pays off."
Former Hollyoaks star Gemma shared her feelings about her partner being away for so long in a heartfelt Instagram post last week.
The actress wrote: "We all have different circumstances & situations. I get lots of msgs from ppl asking how I've coped juggling mum & work-life alone…
"Firstly, my family are close by and help me massively! Mia's Nana & Grandad are incredible and I couldn’t do it without them. I’ve always been good on my own though too.
"That’s not to say I don’t miss Gorks, I miss him terribly & I can’t wait to have him home. But I’ve lived alone since I was 17, and since we met our jobs have always taken one of us away for a few wks at a time..."


thedailymirror--2020-12-20--Erling Haaland contacts Takumi Minamino after Liverpool demolish Crystal Palace

Erling Haaland has congratulated Takumi Minamino after he scored in Liverpool 's 7-0 win at Crystal Palace .
The Japanese star was once team-mates with the Borussia Dortmund forward during their time at Red Bull Salzburg .
Minamino 's strike at Selhurst Park was his first Premier League goal .
He has struggled to truly establish himself at Anfield having been used in a variety of positions .
But he was given a start ahead of Mohamed Salah in south London and took just two minutes to get on the score sheet .
Minamino posted on Instagram hailing the team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pile .
And Haaland replied by saying : Takumiiiii '' with the praying emoji .
Minamino then responded with a string of emojis .
The Norwegian forward is among the most wanted men in football following his exploits over the past 18 months .
He has continued to find the back of the net for Dortmund and remains on the radar of a host of top European clubs .
Liverpool , whilst investing heavily , are yet to rival the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona in the transfer market .
Haaland could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but it is unlikely that the Reds will look to lay out such a fee .
The 20-year-old scored at Anfield last year in a seven-goal Champions League thriller .
It was a clash that also saw Minamino score , albeit for then employers Salzburg in a 4-3 win for Liverpool .
Now though the Japanese star is looking to help the Merseyside outfit retain their crown .
“ Everything is pleasing , everything is good , ” said Jurgen Klopp .
“ In the first half we competed well and played @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top football keeping the ball in the right way .
“ It was really difficult to play against us and they all brought their finishing boots – that ’ s the reason for the result . ''

Klopp gives short shrift when quizzed on Salah's Barcelona and Madrid comments
Klopp gives short shrift when quizzed on Salah's Barcelona and Madrid comments
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Takumi Minamino scored in Liverpool's rout of Crystal Palace and his former team-mate Erling Haaland has been in touch to congratulate the Japanese star
Erling Haaland has congratulated Takumi Minamino after he scored in Liverpool's 7-0 win at Crystal Palace.
The Japanese star was once team-mates with the Borussia Dortmund forward during their time at Red Bull Salzburg.
Minamino's strike at Selhurst Park was his first Premier League goal.
He has struggled to truly establish himself at Anfield having been used in a variety of positions.
But he was given a start ahead of Mohamed Salah in south London and took just two minutes to get on the score sheet.
Minamino posted on Instagram hailing the team performance as they remain top of the pile.
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
And Haaland replied by saying: Takumiiiii" with the praying emoji.
Minamino then responded with a string of emojis.
The Norwegian forward is among the most wanted men in football following his exploits over the past 18 months.
He has continued to find the back of the net for Dortmund and remains on the radar of a host of top European clubs.
Liverpool, whilst investing heavily, are yet to rival the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona in the transfer market.
Haaland could cost around £100m once he moves on, but it is unlikely that the Reds will look to lay out such a fee.
The 20-year-old scored at Anfield last year in a seven-goal Champions League thriller.
It was a clash that also saw Minamino score, albeit for then employers Salzburg in a 4-3 win for Liverpool.
Now though the Japanese star is looking to help the Merseyside outfit retain their crown.
“Everything is pleasing, everything is good,” said Jurgen Klopp.
“In the first half we competed well and played with good counterattacks, top finishing, top football keeping the ball in the right way.
“It was really difficult to play against us and they all brought their finishing boots – that’s the reason for the result."


thedailymirror--2020-12-21--Fears food and NHS supplies to UK could be in jeopardy as Port of Dover closed

The vital flow of goods in and out of the UK could be in jeopardy at a critical time as Britain struggles to contain a mutant strain of coronavirus .
New border restrictions in France have led to the closure of key trade routes in Kent on Sunday night .
It is likely to have severe ramifications for UK trade , which in recent days has seen around 10,000 lorries passing through the port of Dover every 24 hours .
Much of the trade passing through the Channel ports consists of perishable goods which need to reach their destination quickly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ France from the UK was suspended for at least 48 hours , with emergency measure Operation Stack being implemented .
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Email webnews @ mirror.co.uk Operation Stack is a procedure that uses parts of the M20 to queue lorries travelling towards the continent , to avoid causing gridlock across Kent 's roads .
Kent Police green-lit the measure on the coastbound carriageway of the M20 between Junctions 8 and 11 , to avoid causing gridlock across Kent 's roads , saying it was a `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the scene suggest there are n't enough available police officers .
The Department for Transport said Manston Airport is being prepared to accommodate `` up to 4000 lorries '' as a measure to ease congestion in Kent in the wake of the France travel ban .
Due to the expected level of disruption , DfT also advised hauliers to avoid travel to Kent ports `` until further notice '' .
It comes after flights were cancelled to a growing number of countries including France , Italy and Germany amid concerns over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also halted .
A growing list of countries have banned incoming flights to the UK and there were chaotic scenes at Heathrow Airport as many scrambled to get home before restrictions kicked in .
Boris Johnson will hold an emergency Cobra meeting later today to deal with the fall-out from the 48 hour blockade , which comes as the UK hovers on the brink of a no-deal Brexit .
It comes as Britain was last night branded the “ sick man of Europe ” by Labour MP Sam Tarry , a member of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's a label it was last branded with during the years of industrial strife and economic turmoil in the 1970s .
What could this mean for food and goods stocks in the UK ?
It is possible that these border restrictions could affect the flow of key goods into the UK .
Andrew Opie , of the British Retail Consortium , said : `` The closure of France to UK traffic , including accompanied freight , poses difficulties for UK capacity to import and export key goods during the busy Christmas period .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ still enter the UK from France , it may be that few haulage firms will be willing to send trucks and drivers across to the UK without a guarantee they can return to the EU in a timely manner .
It is believed that many retailers will have already stocked up on Christmas goods which should prevent immediate supply problems .
However , any prolonged closure of the border with France would present difficulties for businesses , Mr Opie said .
NHS supplies could also be affected and The Telegraph reports that military @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the UK from Belgium if the ban remains in place for longer than 48 hours .
What about UK businesses which export goods to the continent ?
While lorries bearing products from France can still come into the UK , the same does not apply for many UK goods bound for the continent .
Scottish seafood exporter Lochfyne said that the closure of the French border the week before Christmas was a `` disaster '' .
A spokesman said on Twitter : `` There will be Vivier trucks from all over Scotland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pounds worth of seafood at the time of the most important market of the year the last one before Xmas .
`` Even if we get through 48 hours later we will miss the Xmas deadline , this is unbelievable . ''
What about traffic in Kent ?
The Government has warned of `` significant disruption '' in the area and said people should avoid travelling to Kent ports .
There is a distinct possibility of problems on the county 's highways on Monday morning as businesses face uncertainty over the movement of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for many miles along Kent highways have become a familiar sight in recent days due to Christmas preparations and Brexit stockpiling .
Transport Select Committee chairman Huw Merriman said the situation at the border with France is `` very alarming '' .
The Conservative MP for Bexhill and Battle said there was no need for panic but that it was `` important that we find a way through before transport and ports are completely blockaded '' .

Snap border restrictions in France mean the closure of key trade routes in Kent for at least 48 hours as police launch emergency Operation Stack - with Britain labelled "sick man"
Port of Dover closed - fears food and NHS supplies to UK could be severely delayed
The vital flow of goods in and out of the UK could be in jeopardy at a critical time as Britain struggles to contain a mutant strain of coronavirus.
New border restrictions in France have led to the closure of key trade routes in Kent on Sunday night.
It is likely to have severe ramifications for UK trade, which in recent days has seen around 10,000 lorries passing through the port of Dover every 24 hours.
Much of the trade passing through the Channel ports consists of perishable goods which need to reach their destination quickly.
But from midnight all traffic to France from the UK was suspended for at least 48 hours, with emergency measure Operation Stack being implemented.
Are you stuck at the Port of Dover? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk
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Operation Stack is a procedure that uses parts of the M20 to queue lorries travelling towards the continent, to avoid causing gridlock across Kent's roads.
Kent Police green-lit the measure on the coastbound carriageway of the M20 between Junctions 8 and 11, to avoid causing gridlock across Kent's roads, saying it was a "contingency measure".
However, reports from the scene suggest there aren't enough available police officers.
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The Department for Transport said Manston Airport is being prepared to accommodate "up to 4000 lorries" as a measure to ease congestion in Kent in the wake of the France travel ban.
Due to the expected level of disruption, DfT also advised hauliers to avoid travel to Kent ports "until further notice".
It comes after flights were cancelled to a growing number of countries including France, Italy and Germany amid concerns over the mutant strain, while the Eurostar was also halted.
A growing list of countries have banned incoming flights to the UK and there were chaotic scenes at Heathrow Airport as many scrambled to get home before restrictions kicked in.
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Boris Johnson will hold an emergency Cobra meeting later today to deal with the fall-out from the 48 hour blockade, which comes as the UK hovers on the brink of a no-deal Brexit.
It comes as Britain was last night branded the “sick man of Europe” by Labour MP Sam Tarry, a member of the Commons transport select committee.
It's a label it was last branded with during the years of industrial strife and economic turmoil in the 1970s.
What could this mean for food and goods stocks in the UK?
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It is possible that these border restrictions could affect the flow of key goods into the UK.
Andrew Opie, of the British Retail Consortium, said: "The closure of France to UK traffic, including accompanied freight, poses difficulties for UK capacity to import and export key goods during the busy Christmas period."
He suggested that while goods can still enter the UK from France, it may be that few haulage firms will be willing to send trucks and drivers across to the UK without a guarantee they can return to the EU in a timely manner.
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It is believed that many retailers will have already stocked up on Christmas goods which should prevent immediate supply problems.
However, any prolonged closure of the border with France would present difficulties for businesses, Mr Opie said.
NHS supplies could also be affected and The Telegraph reports that military aircraft could airlift supplies of the vaccines into the UK from Belgium if the ban remains in place for longer than 48 hours.
What about UK businesses which export goods to the continent?
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While lorries bearing products from France can still come into the UK, the same does not apply for many UK goods bound for the continent.
Scottish seafood exporter Lochfyne said that the closure of the French border the week before Christmas was a "disaster".
A spokesman said on Twitter : "There will be Vivier trucks from all over Scotland heading in that direction, millions of pounds worth of seafood at the time of the most important market of the year the last one before Xmas.
"Even if we get through 48 hours later we will miss the Xmas deadline, this is unbelievable."
What about traffic in Kent?
The Government has warned of "significant disruption" in the area and said people should avoid travelling to Kent ports.
There is a distinct possibility of problems on the county's highways on Monday morning as businesses face uncertainty over the movement of goods.
Huge queues of HGVs stretching for many miles along Kent highways have become a familiar sight in recent days due to Christmas preparations and Brexit stockpiling.
Transport Select Committee chairman Huw Merriman said the situation at the border with France is "very alarming".
The Conservative MP for Bexhill and Battle said there was no need for panic but that it was "important that we find a way through before transport and ports are completely blockaded".


thedailymirror--2020-12-21--Stacey Solomon 'horrified waking up to find Joe Swash secretly watching porn'

Stacey Solomon has shared her horror at waking up to find her boyfriend Joe Swash was watching porn while in bed with her .
What made matters worse for the 31-year-old Loose Women panelist , Joe was accessing the x-rated adult sites while using her phone .
Stacey spoke out about the awkward moment during Sunday 's episode of Shopping with Keith Lemon , as she joined the Celebrity Juice star with her partner Joe , 38 .
While enjoying the delights of a cheese fondue , Keith had a burning question that he had ask the couple .
Amidst @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about their relationship , saying : `` Do you ever watch porn together ? ''
Joe , who has starred in EastEnders and I 'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here !
, said : `` No she 's a bit funny about that '' Joe then went on to reveal that there had been a moment when Stacey had caught him using her phone to access porn sites .
He said : `` She 's caught me watching porn .
I was watching porn on her phone . ''
With @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Stacey explained : `` I woke up , and I was like 'where 's my phone where 's my phone ' '' Stacey said she had a big surprise when she opened her mobile , to find that not only had Joe not deleted his internet history , he had even left the page open that he was viewing before Stacey had woken up .
She explained : `` I opened my phone to 'hot milfs 999 ' .
`` I was glad it was hot milfs though , I was like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Stacey recently opened up about her sex life with Joe in a recent Q & A session on social media , explaining why a threesome is not on the agenda anytime soon .
The X Factor finalist wrote : `` Thought I 'd share these bangers because they cracked me up and were asked a few times . ''
When fans asked whether Stacey and Joe would consider a threesome , she was adamant with her answer : `` No thank you . ''
Along with a number of laughing emojis , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find the energy for a twosome , a threesome seems so much hard work . ''
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Stacey Solomon has shared her horror at finding partner Joe Swash looking at x-rated adult material online and using her phone to access the sites
Stacey Solomon has shared her horror at waking up to find her boyfriend Joe Swash was watching porn while in bed with her.
What made matters worse for the 31-year-old Loose Women panelist, Joe was accessing the x-rated adult sites while using her phone.
Stacey spoke out about the awkward moment during Sunday's episode of Shopping with Keith Lemon, as she joined the Celebrity Juice star with her partner Joe, 38.
While enjoying the delights of a cheese fondue, Keith had a burning question that he had ask the couple.
Amidst the stringy cheese fest, Keith asked about their relationship, saying: "Do you ever watch porn together?"
Joe, who has starred in EastEnders and I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, said : "No she's a bit funny about that"
Stacey admitted: "I'm a prude."
Joe then went on to reveal that there had been a moment when Stacey had caught him using her phone to access porn sites.
He said: "She's caught me watching porn. I was watching porn on her phone."
With the pair now seeing the funny side, Stacey explained: "I woke up, and I was like 'where's my phone where's my phone'"
Stacey said she had a big surprise when she opened her mobile, to find that not only had Joe not deleted his internet history, he had even left the page open that he was viewing before Stacey had woken up.
She explained: "I opened my phone to 'hot milfs 999'.
"I was glad it was hot milfs though, I was like 'that's achievable for me'."
Stacey recently opened up about her sex life with Joe in a recent Q&A session on social media, explaining why a threesome is not on the agenda anytime soon.
The X Factor finalist wrote: "Thought I'd share these bangers because they cracked me up and were asked a few times."
When fans asked whether Stacey and Joe would consider a threesome, she was adamant with her answer: "No thank you."
Along with a number of laughing emojis, Stacey added: "I struggle to find the energy for a twosome, a threesome seems so much hard work."
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thedailymirror--2020-12-21--Chaotic scenes as passengers scramble for last flights from Heathrow Airport

Thousands of anxious Brits have been left stranded at Heathrow Airport as swathes of countries closed their borders to the UK amid concerns over the new coronavirus strain .
While there 's more chaos at London St Pancras as people scrambled to leave the capital before the Eurostar cancels trains between London , Paris , Brussels and Amsterdam .
Scores of over bookings meant multiple flights were being hastily arranged at the last minute for restless travellers desperate to get home for Christmas .
Among those saw around 300 people shepherded onto a re-arranged flight to Dublin at 10.30pm after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an 8.55pm Aer Lingus flight to the Irish capital .
Heathrow tweeted to warn passengers not to turn up without a flight , while others questioned why so many were travelling so close to Christmas considering the required 10-day isolation period .
`` All passengers are advised to check their flight status and travel advice before travelling to the airport , '' it said .
`` If you do not have a ticket or you are destined for a country with an active UK ban in place , you will not be able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ airline . ''
In relation to the overbooked flight , Katie Cullen told The Irish Times hundreds of passengers were queuing at Heathrow to try and rebook on an alternative flight .
`` It ’ s all over the place .
People arrived after us and they haven ’ t been told anything and it is just general chaos , '' she said .
One person wrote on social media : `` Feel sorry for people stranded in Heathrow BUT why did they leave it so close to Xmas to come home when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ten days ?
This is why travel needs to be banned for the moment . ''
European nations , including Germany , France , Italy , the Netherlands and Belgium , as well Columbia and El Salvador , have all banned flights from Britain over the `` out of control '' mutated strain .
The measures - brought in following Boris Johnson 's press conference on Saturday evening - vary and are short-term but the EU will meet on Monday to agree a more joined up approach .
The new strain of Covid-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ south east of England , causing the PM to revise the Christmas restrictions and place around 20 million people into a new Tier 4 level lockdown .
It means almost a third of the population of England are not allowed to form Christmas bubbles .
It comes after the UK recorded its highest-ever one-day rise in coronavirus cases with another 35,928 being reported , along with 326 new deaths .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock described the new variant as `` out of control '' .
Mr Johnson is going to chair an urgent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brought Dover ferry traffic and rail services to a standstill .
A Downing Street spokesperson said : `` The Prime Minister will chair a COBRA meeting tomorrow to discuss the situation regarding international travel , in particular the steady flow of freight into and out of the UK .
`` Further meetings are happening this evening and tomorrow morning to ensure robust plans are in place.
” The French Prime Minister 's office said the travel ban would last 48 hours from midnight on Sunday while the Dutch government said that further `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ introduced to the Netherlands should be minimised as much as possible '' .
The chaotic scenes at Heathrow come just 24 hours after hundreds of people were seen cramming into train stations and carriages in London terminals in a desperate bid to beat Tier 4 lockdown restrictions being imposed .

Matt Hancock: The new variant is out of control
Matt Hancock: The new variant is out of control
Heathrow Airport descended into chaos after swathes of countries began banning Brit travellers in a bid to stop the spread of the new mutated coronavirus strain
Chaotic scenes as hundreds of passengers stranded at Heathrow after travel bans
Thousands of anxious Brits have been left stranded at Heathrow Airport as swathes of countries closed their borders to the UK amid concerns over the new coronavirus strain.
While there's more chaos at London St Pancras as people scrambled to leave the capital before the Eurostar cancels trains between London, Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam.
Scores of over bookings meant multiple flights were being hastily arranged at the last minute for restless travellers desperate to get home for Christmas.
Among those saw around 300 people shepherded onto a re-arranged flight to Dublin at 10.30pm after they were told they couldn't board an 8.55pm Aer Lingus flight to the Irish capital.
Are you stuck at an airport or unable to get home? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk
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Heathrow tweeted to warn passengers not to turn up without a flight, while others questioned why so many were travelling so close to Christmas considering the required 10-day isolation period.
"All passengers are advised to check their flight status and travel advice before travelling to the airport," it said.
"If you do not have a ticket or you are destined for a country with an active UK ban in place, you will not be able to check-in and therefore should contact your airline."
In relation to the overbooked flight, Katie Cullen told The Irish Times hundreds of passengers were queuing at Heathrow to try and rebook on an alternative flight.
"It’s all over the place. People arrived after us and they haven’t been told anything and it is just general chaos," she said.
One person wrote on social media: "Feel sorry for people stranded in Heathrow BUT why did they leave it so close to Xmas to come home when they’re meant to isolate for ten days? This is why travel needs to be banned for the moment."
Image: NewLondonTimes/Twitter) NewLondonTimes/Twitter)
Image: Phil Lewis/WENN) Phil Lewis/WENN)
European nations, including Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands and Belgium, as well Columbia and El Salvador, have all banned flights from Britain over the "out of control" mutated strain.
The measures - brought in following Boris Johnson's press conference on Saturday evening - vary and are short-term but the EU will meet on Monday to agree a more joined up approach.
The new strain of Covid-19 has spread quickly in London and the south east of England, causing the PM to revise the Christmas restrictions and place around 20 million people into a new Tier 4 level lockdown.
It means almost a third of the population of England are not allowed to form Christmas bubbles.
It comes after the UK recorded its highest-ever one-day rise in coronavirus cases with another 35,928 being reported, along with 326 new deaths.
Image: Phil Lewis/WENN) Phil Lewis/WENN)
Health Secretary Matt Hancock described the new variant as "out of control".
Mr Johnson is going to chair an urgent Cobra meeting after the France-UK border closure brought Dover ferry traffic and rail services to a standstill.
A Downing Street spokesperson said: "The Prime Minister will chair a COBRA meeting tomorrow to discuss the situation regarding international travel, in particular the steady flow of freight into and out of the UK.
"Further meetings are happening this evening and tomorrow morning to ensure robust plans are in place.”
The French Prime Minister's office said the travel ban would last 48 hours from midnight on Sunday while the Dutch government said that further "risk of the new virus strain being introduced to the Netherlands should be minimised as much as possible".
The chaotic scenes at Heathrow come just 24 hours after hundreds of people were seen cramming into train stations and carriages in London terminals in a desperate bid to beat Tier 4 lockdown restrictions being imposed.


thedailymirror--2020-12-21--Brittany Murphy's sudden death 11 years ago at 32 is still a Hollywood mystery

When Brittany Murphy died suddenly aged 32 , just before Christmas in 2009 , it shocked Hollywood and her fans .
The actress , best known for her roles in Clueless and 8 Mile , had also claimed a number one hit in the Billboard Hot 100 .
On December 20 , 2009 she collapsed into the arms of her mother , Sharon , while in the bathroom and passed away .
Speaking about the tragic moment , Sharon said Brittany cried : `` Mommy , I can ’ t catch my breath .
Help me.
” The actress had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days beforehand , according to The Hollywood Reporter , but her death was ruled as an accident by the coroner .
Doubts about her passing came to the fore when her husband Simon Monjack died just months later , after he denied that Brittany had been addicted to prescription drugs .
The pair had married in 2007 , after meeting on the set of White Hotel in 2001 .
Monjack spoke out after it was reported that numerous pill bottles were found at the scene , leading him to declare : `` My @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was aware of . ''
The Los Angeles County coroner had concluded that Brittany died as a result of pneumonia combined with anemia .
This was also coupled with “ multiple drug intoxication ” from prescription and over-the-counter medication .
Speaking to People at the time , Coroner Asst .
Chief Ed Winter said : `` She was really sick with pneumonia , very anemic , and she was taking medication and all that combined killed her.
” With questions as to whether illegal drugs were found in Brittany 's system , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prescription and over-the-counter meds . ''
What was the shame about Brittany 's death was that is could have been `` preventable '' if she had seen a doctor .
Winter continued : `` This death could ’ ve been preventable .
Murphy was planning on seeing a doctor , but she unfortunately passed away before she did .
`` This was a case of a person with pneumonia who was anemic and was taking medication when she should ’ ve been getting medical treatment . ''
Monjack denied claims that he kept @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said that they thought it was flu .
He said : `` I had no idea she had pneumonia .
I took very good care of my wife , she was on an antibiotic and she was taking cough medicine and doing all the right things . ''
Five months after Brittany died , Monjack died in similar circumstances in the same room that his wife had died .
His cause of death was also pneumonia and anemia .
While LAPD Commander Andrew Smith described their deaths as `` just a tragic set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out before his death about how he was lost without his wife .
He indicated that he had lost direction in his life , saying at the time : `` I had a life I never dreamed .
I have seen the sun set on five continents .
I ’ d trade it all for one more day with Brittany .
`` I lost my life .
She was my best friend , and she was a little girl who wanted her husband right there .
What do I have left ? ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
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Fans pay tribute to Brittany Murphy on the 10th anniversary of her death
Fans pay tribute to Brittany Murphy on the 10th anniversary of her death
Brittany Murphy died after suddenly collapsing in the arms of her mother but despite being ruled an accidental death, her family still believe there is more to it
Why Brittany Murphy's sudden death 11 years ago at 32 is still a Hollywood mystery
When Brittany Murphy died suddenly aged 32, just before Christmas in 2009, it shocked Hollywood and her fans.
The actress, best known for her roles in Clueless and 8 Mile, had also claimed a number one hit in the Billboard Hot 100.
On December 20, 2009 she collapsed into the arms of her mother, Sharon, while in the bathroom and passed away.
Speaking about the tragic moment, Sharon said Brittany cried: "Mommy, I can’t catch my breath. Help me.”
The actress had reportedly been suffering flu-type symptoms in the days beforehand, according to The Hollywood Reporter, but her death was ruled as an accident by the coroner.
Image: FilmMagic) FilmMagic)
Doubts about her passing came to the fore when her husband Simon Monjack died just months later, after he denied that Brittany had been addicted to prescription drugs.
The pair had married in 2007, after meeting on the set of White Hotel in 2001.
Monjack spoke out after it was reported that numerous pill bottles were found at the scene, leading him to declare: "My wife was not abusing prescription drugs that I was aware of."
The Los Angeles County coroner had concluded that Brittany died as a result of pneumonia combined with anemia.
This was also coupled with “multiple drug intoxication” from prescription and over-the-counter medication.
Speaking to People at the time, Coroner Asst. Chief Ed Winter said: "She was really sick with pneumonia, very anemic, and she was taking medication and all that combined killed her.”
With questions as to whether illegal drugs were found in Brittany's system, her replied: "It was only prescription and over-the-counter meds."
What was the shame about Brittany's death was that is could have been "preventable" if she had seen a doctor.
Winter continued: "This death could’ve been preventable. Murphy was planning on seeing a doctor, but she unfortunately passed away before she did.
"This was a case of a person with pneumonia who was anemic and was taking medication when she should’ve been getting medical treatment."
Image: Todd Williamson/WireImage.com) Todd Williamson/WireImage.com)
Monjack denied claims that he kept his wife from getting medical help and said that they thought it was flu.
He said: "I had no idea she had pneumonia. I took very good care of my wife, she was on an antibiotic and she was taking cough medicine and doing all the right things."
Five months after Brittany died, Monjack died in similar circumstances in the same room that his wife had died.
His cause of death was also pneumonia and anemia.
While LAPD Commander Andrew Smith described their deaths as "just a tragic set of circumstances,' Monjack has spoken out before his death about how he was lost without his wife.
He indicated that he had lost direction in his life, saying at the time: "I had a life I never dreamed. I have seen the sun set on five continents. I’d trade it all for one more day with Brittany.
"I lost my life. She was my best friend, and she was a little girl who wanted her husband right there. What do I have left?"
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