thedailymirror--2020-02-18--Liam Gallagher gave long-estranged daughter Molly boy advice after first meeting

Liam Gallagher 's daughter Molly has finally opened up about the pair 's secret meet-up after 19 years of being apart .
Molly Moorish , 21 , the eldest daughter of the former Oasis frontman , said she often goes to her dad for boy advice as she reveals what their reunion was really like .
When speaking about her dad 's absence , Molly told Grazia magazine : `` It was normal because it was just what I knew . ''
Molly finally met dad Liam in 2018 , but she had already crossed paths with her two half-brothers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is All Saints star Nicole Appleton – and Lennon , 20 – from Liam ’ s first marriage to actor Patsy Kensit .
The 21-year-old opened up about the slightly awkward reunion with her dad , admitting that the pair were at the same BRITS after party without even knowing it .
She said : `` I had no idea he was in the room until the next day .
I read that and I was like , 'That could 've been awkward ... ' '' And once they did meet , Molly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Liam , despite being apart from each other for the first 19 years of her life .
She added : `` For the build-up , I was not really thinking about it .
Then , for the first five minutes , I was like , 'Oh , this is weird , ' and then it just was fine . ''
And Liam has been pretty involved when it comes to dishing out boy advice , as his candid persona is definitely a bonus for such situations .
`` I go to him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` He ’ ll be like , 'Stay away from that one ... ' '' And last year , Molly even changed her social media name to Molly Moorish Gallagher , despite her officially not having her dad 's surname .
The model is now a part of his family and edited her Instagram handle from mollymoorish to mollymoorishgallagher to prove how close they are .
She also shared a snap of herself and he dad donning Gucci bucket hats .
Liam sported a white towel dressing gown and threw up a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ camera lens whilst Molly cuddled up to her rocker dad .
She captioned the family snap : `` It ’ s all Gucci . ''
Until 2018 , Liam kept his distance from his first born and her mum Lisa Moorish , who he had an affair with after his wedding to actress Patsy Kensit .
He is also dad to Lennon , 19 , with Patsy and 17-year-old Gene with All Saints star Nicole Appleton .
Liam is yet to meet his fourth child , six-year-old Gemma - daughter of writer Liza @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his relationship with Molly , telling The Sunday Times Magazine how they make things work .
The singer explained : `` There were tears and all that .
Me and Molly met in a pub .
Then we got really drunk and that was really good .
“ You can ’ t live in the past , you just have to draw the line and get stuck in with some super love going forward . ''
He added : “ I hope she does n't get sick of me , you know what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say I ’ m a normal dad , I am more of their mate.
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Liam Gallagher storms off stage and cancels gig in Germany after just four songs
Liam Gallagher storms off stage and cancels gig in Germany after just four songs
Molly Moorish said she often goes to her dad for boy advice as she reveals what their 19-year overdue reunion was really like
Liam Gallagher's daughter Molly has finally opened up about the pair's secret meet-up after 19 years of being apart.
Molly Moorish, 21, the eldest daughter of the former Oasis frontman, said she often goes to her dad for boy advice as she reveals what their reunion was really like.
When speaking about her dad's absence, Molly told Grazia magazine: "It was normal because it was just what I knew."
Molly finally met dad Liam in 2018, but she had already crossed paths with her two half-brothers, Gene, 18 – whose mother is All Saints star Nicole Appleton – and Lennon, 20 – from Liam’s first marriage to actor Patsy Kensit.
Image: Grazia) Grazia)
The 21-year-old opened up about the slightly awkward reunion with her dad, admitting that the pair were at the same BRITS after party without even knowing it.
She said: "I had no idea he was in the room until the next day. I read that and I was like, 'That could've been awkward...'"
And once they did meet, Molly recalled getting on "so well" with Liam, despite being apart from each other for the first 19 years of her life.
She added: "For the build-up, I was not really thinking about it. Then, for the first five minutes, I was like, 'Oh, this is weird,' and then it just was fine."
Image: mirror.co.uk) mirror.co.uk)
And Liam has been pretty involved when it comes to dishing out boy advice, as his candid persona is definitely a bonus for such situations.
"I go to him for boy advice," Molly says. "He’ll be like, 'Stay away from that one...'"
And last year, Molly even changed her social media name to Molly Moorish Gallagher, despite her officially not having her dad's surname.
The model is now a part of his family and edited her Instagram handle from mollymoorish to mollymoorishgallagher to prove how close they are.
Image: LisaMoorishGallagher/Instagram) LisaMoorishGallagher/Instagram)
She also shared a snap of herself and he dad donning Gucci bucket hats.
Liam sported a white towel dressing gown and threw up a rude gesture with his finger to the camera lens whilst Molly cuddled up to her rocker dad.
She captioned the family snap: "It’s all Gucci."
Until 2018, Liam kept his distance from his first born and her mum Lisa Moorish, who he had an affair with after his wedding to actress Patsy Kensit.
Image: Grazia) Grazia)
He is also dad to Lennon, 19, with Patsy and 17-year-old Gene with All Saints star Nicole Appleton.
Liam is yet to meet his fourth child, six-year-old Gemma - daughter of writer Liza Ghorbani.
He previously opened up about his relationship with Molly, telling The Sunday Times Magazine how they make things work.
The singer explained: "There were tears and all that. Me and Molly met in a pub. Then we got really drunk and that was really good.
“You can’t live in the past, you just have to draw the line and get stuck in with some super love going forward."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Image: Grazia) Grazia)
He added: “I hope she doesn't get sick of me, you know what I mean?
"I wouldn't say I’m a normal dad, I am more of their mate.”
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thedailymirror--2020-02-18--Fox hunting 'still rife' 15 years after it was banned, claim campaigners

Fox hunts are today accused of continuing to target the animals - 15 years to the day after the bloodsport was banned .
Hunting with hounds was banned on February 18 , 2005 following the Hunting Act ’ s approval by Parliament .
But campaigners claim foxes , hares and deer are still chased across the countryside and mauled to death by packs of dogs as hunts exploit legal loopholes .
The League Against Cruel Sports has published an interactive map showing the areas of operation of 299 hunts .
The charity also wants a crackdown on trail hunts , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hunting .
Director of campaigns Chris Luffingham said : “ The shocking scale of hunting still taking place in the countryside , 15 years after the bloodsport of hunting with hounds was banned , is heartbreaking .
“ Most people believe hunting has been consigned to the history books but , as this map shows , it is sadly still rife across Great Britain .
“ This map allows the public to find out what hunts are local to them , which animals are being targeted , and how much land is still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The League has received more than 300 reports of foxes and other animals being pursued by hunts since the hunting season began in late October .
Mr Luffingham accused hunts of “ essentially ignoring the ban since it was introduced ” .
They have “ carried on chasing and killing British wildlife ” , he said .
He added : “ The hunts currently exploit weaknesses in the law or use the excuse they are following scent trails that have been laid , but it is evident they are simply covering up their @ @ @ @ @

The League Against Cruel Sports wants a fresh crackdown amid reports trail hunting is being exploited by those who want to target animals
Fox hunting 'still rife' 15 years after it was banned, claim campaigners
Fox hunts are today accused of continuing to target the animals - 15 years to the day after the bloodsport was banned.
Hunting with hounds was banned on February 18, 2005 following the Hunting Act’s approval by Parliament.
But campaigners claim foxes, hares and deer are still chased across the countryside and mauled to death by packs of dogs as hunts exploit legal loopholes.
The League Against Cruel Sports has published an interactive map showing the areas of operation of 299 hunts.
The charity also wants a crackdown on trail hunts, which it claims are covers for illegal hunting.
Director of campaigns Chris Luffingham said: “The shocking scale of hunting still taking place in the countryside, 15 years after the bloodsport of hunting with hounds was banned, is heartbreaking.
Image: PA) PA)
“Most people believe hunting has been consigned to the history books but, as this map shows, it is sadly still rife across Great Britain.
“This map allows the public to find out what hunts are local to them, which animals are being targeted, and how much land is still being used for this brutal bloodsport.”
The League has received more than 300 reports of foxes and other animals being pursued by hunts since the hunting season began in late October.
Mr Luffingham accused hunts of “essentially ignoring the ban since it was introduced”.
Image: ITV) ITV)
They have “carried on chasing and killing British wildlife”, he said.
He added: “The hunts currently exploit weaknesses in the law or use the excuse they are following scent trails that have been laid, but it is evident they are simply covering up their bloodthirsty hunting activities.”
Polly Portwin, of the pro-hunting Countryside Alliance, said: “It is worth stressing that pursuing this divisive and class-war fuelled obsession with not liking people who wear red coats and ride horses, even after 15 years, demonstrates a monstrous misunderstanding of the issues facing rural people; many of whom desperately want their local authority to focus on addressing major challenges like fly-tipping, adult social care and transport."


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thedailymirror--2020-02-17--EastEnders bosses tease boat drowning tragedy twists ahead of harrowing death

EastEnders bosses have teased what 's next for Albert Square residents as the soap celebrates turning 35 with dramatic scenes .
Head of Continuing Drama , Kate Oates , revealed how the week would be panning out .
`` So you 've got the Carters on Monday , and then we 're looking at the Beales and the Fowlers on Tuesday , the Mitchells will be taking centre stage on Thursday , and everything coming together with this big culmination on Friday , '' she explained .
`` They 're the story strands that we 've been building up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ death upcoming after Linda Carter became trapped in a boat that was rapidly filling up with water .
`` There 's the next chapter of Whitney 's story now – the situation with Leo got the grisly end that it did , paying tribute to Den and Angie in some ways with Mick and Linda but then twisting it , with those divorce papers being signed at the end of the week , and now obviously Mick taking those 'til death us do part ' vows very , very seriously , '' she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into what the upcoming episodes will entail , saying : `` We 'll be picking up on the existing story strands with Callum , picking up with Keanu – are him and Sharon going to abscond ?
`` Why is Phil back ?
What 's happening with Bobby now that he 's being trolled online for his beliefs ? ''
She added the storylines would be `` coming to fruition in a very , very dramatic way '' , with `` serious consequences '' .
Meanwhile , Executive Producer Jon Sen opened up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We wanted to do something epic , obviously .
It 's the anniversary , '' he explained .
The show did live episodes for the 25th and 30th anniversaries , and the pressure was on to deliver something `` equally iconic , equally a big audience event '' , he revealed .
He continued : `` I remember we all got together and we sat down and listed everything we wanted an anniversary episode to be , and when we dug into it , we thought about what we wanted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , compelling kind of stories and then obviously we have the shot of the Thames in the opening credits and you go 'ah , there 's the idea ! '
and it kind of came from there , really . ''
*EastEnders airs Mondays and Fridays at 8pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One

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EastEnders bosses have teased 'serious consequences' in the BBC soap's storylines in dramatic scenes set to air the rest of this week
EastEnders bosses have teased what's next for Albert Square residents as the soap celebrates turning 35 with dramatic scenes.
Head of Continuing Drama, Kate Oates, revealed how the week would be panning out.
"So you've got the Carters on Monday, and then we're looking at the Beales and the Fowlers on Tuesday, the Mitchells will be taking centre stage on Thursday, and everything coming together with this big culmination on Friday," she explained.
"They're the story strands that we've been building up to."
She hinted at a harrowing death upcoming after Linda Carter became trapped in a boat that was rapidly filling up with water.
Image: BBC) BBC)
"There's the next chapter of Whitney's story now – the situation with Leo got the grisly end that it did, paying tribute to Den and Angie in some ways with Mick and Linda but then twisting it, with those divorce papers being signed at the end of the week, and now obviously Mick taking those 'til death us do part' vows very, very seriously," she teased.
She also gave some insight into what the upcoming episodes will entail, saying: "We'll be picking up on the existing story strands with Callum, picking up with Keanu – are him and Sharon going to abscond?
"Why is Phil back? What's happening with Bobby now that he's being trolled online for his beliefs?"
Image: BBC) BBC)
She added the storylines would be "coming to fruition in a very, very dramatic way", with "serious consequences".
Meanwhile, Executive Producer Jon Sen opened up on the inspiration for the boat storyline.
"We wanted to do something epic, obviously. It's the anniversary," he explained.
Image: BBC) BBC) Image: BBC) BBC)
The show did live episodes for the 25th and 30th anniversaries, and the pressure was on to deliver something "equally iconic, equally a big audience event", he revealed.
He continued: "I remember we all got together and we sat down and listed everything we wanted an anniversary episode to be, and when we dug into it, we thought about what we wanted to celebrate EastEnders.
"London, contemporary, compelling kind of stories and then obviously we have the shot of the Thames in the opening credits and you go 'ah, there's the idea!' and it kind of came from there, really."
*EastEnders airs Mondays and Fridays at 8pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One


thedailymirror--2020-02-17--Ant and Dec in 'extensive talks' as Geordie pair unveil future 'sitcom’ plans

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have revealed they want to do a sitcom in future as they prepare for their telly careers to take off again .
Ahead of the return of Ant & Dec ’ s Saturday Night Takeaway this weekend , the Geordie duo have unveiled their future TV dreams .
The ITV favourites told the Sun how they have held “ extensive talks ” about the potential project and hope it will become a reality in the future .
Ant told the publication : “ We ’ ve talked about it quite seriously in the past .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We did a version of The Likely Lads , which we loved .
“ And we loved the process of it — rehearsing it and doing it in front of a live studio audience.
” Dec added : “ You ’ ve got to get the idea right and make sure it ’ s the right thing at the right time .
He said the other problem they faced was finding the time to do it when they 've already got three big shows on the go throughout the year .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ITV in two years , after the Geordie duo opted to take a year off in 2019 .
The much-anticipated comeback will be hosted live by TV regulars Ant and Dec and is promised to be even bigger and better than previous seasons .
Ant and Dec joined other celebrities in paying tribute on social media to Caroline Flack following her death on February 15 .
Ant and Dec , who are also regulars on ITV , were left speechless by the news of her passing .
In a touching joint statement on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We are both devastated to hear the news about Caroline Flack .
It is beyond sad .
“ Beyond words .
So tragic .
Our thoughts and prayers are with her family .
Rest In Peace Caroline xx.
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The ITV favourites said they have held “extensive talks” about the potential project and hope it will become a reality in the future
Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have revealed they want to do a sitcom in future as they prepare for their telly careers to take off again.
Ahead of the return of Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway this weekend, the Geordie duo have unveiled their future TV dreams.
The ITV favourites told the Sun how they have held “extensive talks” about the potential project and hope it will become a reality in the future.
Ant told the publication: “We’ve talked about it quite seriously in the past. We’ve got quite close.
“We did a version of The Likely Lads, which we loved.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“And we loved the process of it — rehearsing it and doing it in front of a live studio audience.”
Dec added: “You’ve got to get the idea right and make sure it’s the right thing at the right time.
He said the other problem they faced was finding the time to do it when they've already got three big shows on the go throughout the year.
Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock) ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway ’s exciting return is set for February 22.
It is the first episode to air on ITV in two years, after the Geordie duo opted to take a year off in 2019.
The much-anticipated comeback will be hosted live by TV regulars Ant and Dec and is promised to be even bigger and better than previous seasons.
Ant and Dec joined other celebrities in paying tribute on social media to Caroline Flack following her death on February 15.
Ant and Dec, who are also regulars on ITV, were left speechless by the news of her passing.
In a touching joint statement on Twitter , the TV duo wrote: “We are both devastated to hear the news about Caroline Flack. It is beyond sad.
“Beyond words. So tragic. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family. Rest In Peace Caroline xx.”
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thedailymirror--2020-02-17--Katie Hopkins slammed for 'hateful' Caroline Flack tweet after tragic death

Katie Hopkins has been slammed for her “ hateful ” tweet in the wake of Caroline Flack ’ s tragic death .
The 45-year-old has been blasted on social media with other users telling the star she was “ scraping the barrel ” with her latest controversial comments .
The former Apprentice star , who was recently reinstated to Twitter following a ban , wrote : “ Oh , how we all laughed .
Will # CarolinesLaw just be for people you agree with ?
” along with two pictures of her accepting a fake award next to YouTuber Josh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deserves sympathy and protection for her treatment on social media , following calls from other celebs for stricter regulation on online trolls .
Twitter users were quick to call out Hopkins , with one writing : “ Katie Hopkins makes a living writing and saying hateful things about people under the guise of ‘ free speech ’ .
`` People need protection against her not the other way round.
” Another said : “ No-one in their right mind is going to have sympathy for you over this , you ’ ve made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
“ I think the difference Katie Hopkins is that # CarolineFlack did not spread hatred and bile against other people , ” a third echoed .
Katie was recently subject to a prank which saw her head to Prague to collect a fake “ C**T ” award .
She was invited to accept an award dubbed the Campaign to Unify the Nation Trophy - which Pieters said she was “ delighted ” to accept .
Caroline was found dead at the age of 40 at her east London home on Saturday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had taken her own life .
Love Island paid a beautiful tribute to former host Caroline tonight , put together by the ITV2 show 's crew in South Africa and tearful narrator Iain Stirling .
Iain 's voice cracked towards the end of his tribute as he said : `` I 'm going to miss you , Caz . ''
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The former Apprentice star was only recently reinstated to Twitter following a ban, but she was quick to rile people up again with a tweet about Caroline following her tragic death
Katie Hopkins has been slammed for her “hateful” tweet in the wake of Caroline Flack’s tragic death.
The 45-year-old has been blasted on social media with other users telling the star she was “scraping the barrel” with her latest controversial comments.
The former Apprentice star, who was recently reinstated to Twitter following a ban, wrote: “Oh, how we all laughed. Will #CarolinesLaw just be for people you agree with?” along with two pictures of her accepting a fake award next to YouTuber Josh Pieters.
Katie seemed to suggest she deserves sympathy and protection for her treatment on social media, following calls from other celebs for stricter regulation on online trolls.
Image: Devon Live) Devon Live)
Twitter users were quick to call out Hopkins, with one writing: “Katie Hopkins makes a living writing and saying hateful things about people under the guise of ‘free speech’.
"People need protection against her not the other way round.”
Another said: “No-one in their right mind is going to have sympathy for you over this, you’ve made your bed. Seriously scraping the barrel."
“I think the difference Katie Hopkins is that #CarolineFlack did not spread hatred and bile against other people,” a third echoed.
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
Katie was recently subject to a prank which saw her head to Prague to collect a fake “C**T” award.
She was invited to accept an award dubbed the Campaign to Unify the Nation Trophy - which Pieters said she was “delighted” to accept.
Caroline was found dead at the age of 40 at her east London home on Saturday morning. Her family confirmed that she had taken her own life.
Love Island paid a beautiful tribute to former host Caroline tonight, put together by the ITV2 show's crew in South Africa and tearful narrator Iain Stirling.
Iain's voice cracked towards the end of his tribute as he said: "I'm going to miss you, Caz."
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thedailymirror--2020-02-17--Love Island couple set to be brutally dumped just days before final after public vote

Love Island 's couples voted for the pairing they thought was the least compatible in Monday 's episode .
The couples were forced to explain why they were voting for each other directly to their faces in the excruciating scenes which saw Paige Turley and Finn Tapp , and Siannise Fudge and Luke Trotman become safe .
The islanders gathered at the firepit , and in their couples , gave the names of two couples and their reasons they believe they should be dumped .
Five couples face the public vote , and the result will be announced on Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : The awkward vote saw Luke T and Siannise vote for Jamie and Natalia and Mike and Priscilla .
Mike and Priscilla voted for Luke M and Demi , and Ched and Jess .
Natalia and Jamie voted for Luke M and Demi , and Ched and Jess .
Callum and Molly voted for Luke M and Demi , and Jamie and Natalia .
Ched and Jess voted for Jamie and Natalia and Callum and Molly .
Luke M and Demi voted for Jamie and Natalia and Mike and Priscilla .
Finn and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Luke M and Demi .
The vote is now open to the public to save their favourites , and the couples who receive the fewest votes will be at risk from being dumped .
The result will be announced on Tuesday night 's episode .
The show began with a touching tribute to former host Caroline Flack , who died on Saturday .
Narrator Iain Stirling 's said : `` We are all absolutely devastated by the news that Caroline has passed away . ''
`` Our thoughts are with her family and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Caroline and me were together from the start of Love Island , and her passion , warmth , and infectious enthusiasm were a crucial part of what made the show connect with millions of viewers .
`` Like many of you , right now we 're all just trying to come to terms with what has happened .
`` My only hope is that we are try and be kinder , always show love , and listen to one another .
`` Caroline , I want to thank you for all the times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You were a true friend to me .
I 'm gon na miss you , Caz . ''
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Love Island's couples voted for the pairs they thought were the least compatible, with two couples becoming immune from the public vote
Love Island couple set to be brutally dumped just days before final after public vote
Love Island 's couples voted for the pairing they thought was the least compatible in Monday's episode.
The couples were forced to explain why they were voting for each other directly to their faces in the excruciating scenes which saw Paige Turley and Finn Tapp, and Siannise Fudge and Luke Trotman become safe.
The islanders gathered at the firepit, and in their couples, gave the names of two couples and their reasons they believe they should be dumped.
Five couples face the public vote, and the result will be announced on Tuesday.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Up for the public vote are:
Demi Jones and Luke Mabbott
Jamie Clayton and Natalia Zoppa
Mike Boateng and Priscilla Anyabu
Callum Jones and Molly Smith
Jess Gale and Ched Uzor.
Image: ITV) ITV)
The awkward vote saw Luke T and Siannise vote for Jamie and Natalia and Mike and Priscilla.
Mike and Priscilla voted for Luke M and Demi, and Ched and Jess.
Natalia and Jamie voted for Luke M and Demi, and Ched and Jess.
Callum and Molly voted for Luke M and Demi, and Jamie and Natalia.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Ched and Jess voted for Jamie and Natalia and Callum and Molly.
Luke M and Demi voted for Jamie and Natalia and Mike and Priscilla.
Finn and Paige voted for Jamie and Natalia and Luke M and Demi.
The vote is now open to the public to save their favourites, and the couples who receive the fewest votes will be at risk from being dumped.
Image: ITV) ITV)
The result will be announced on Tuesday night's episode.
The show began with a touching tribute to former host Caroline Flack, who died on Saturday.
Narrator Iain Stirling's said: "We are all absolutely devastated by the news that Caroline has passed away."
"Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this dreadful time.
"Caroline and me were together from the start of Love Island , and her passion, warmth, and infectious enthusiasm were a crucial part of what made the show connect with millions of viewers.
"Like many of you, right now we're all just trying to come to terms with what has happened.
"My only hope is that we are try and be kinder, always show love, and listen to one another.
"Caroline, I want to thank you for all the times we had making this show.
"You were a true friend to me. I'm gonna miss you, Caz."
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thedailymirror--2020-02-17--Love Island's Eve on 'date night' with dumped Biggs who was pied by her twin Jess

Love Island 's Eve Gale was spotted on what looked to be a very cosy date night with Casa Amor 's Biggs Chris , who was dumped from the show when her twin sister Jess chose another man over him .
Biggs , 27 , had been hoping to get his passport to the main villa by coupling up with Jess on the ITV2 dating show , but he was sent packing when she chose Ched Uzor instead .
But it looks like his luck has changed on the outside world .
Car body repair specialist Biggs was seen with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as they attended the Ethical Designer Showcase featuring Oh Polly during London Fashion Week .
The pair looked to be getting on great as they smiled and laughed while walking along with their arms around each other .
Biggs , from Glasgow , and student and VIP hostess Eve , were snapped outside The Royal Horseguards , looking like a stunning couple .
Eve , from London , accentuated her gorgeous figure in a thigh-skimming red dress , and let her long blonde locks hang around her shoulders .
She fought off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ black jacket around her shoulders .
Eve clutched her mobile phone in her hand while carrying an Oh Polly gift bag and a Louis Vuitton handbag .
She was pictured gazing lovingly up at Biggs , who had a huge smile plastered on his face .
The pair looked to be sharing lots of laughs and happily posed for photographers .
Biggs was dumped from the show last week when he was put firmly in the friend zone by Eve 's twin sister Jess .
The hunk says dumped Islander Rebecca Gormley also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were both back home from the villa .
She had insisted they got on really well and said she regretted not cracking on with him when she had the chance .
But he made it clear he did n't feel the same way .
He said : `` We briefly spoke , just like , ‘ Hi , how are you doing ?
’ I DM ’ d her on Instagram saying , ‘ You did well , it ’ s a shame you didn ’ t get to stay in longer in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like , ‘ I hope you ’ re OK , you did well.
’ '' But it ’ s more like a friendship I thing , I would say .
For now I just want to concentrate on myself . ''
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THIS IS THE MOMENT EVE IS SENSATIONALLY DUMPED FROM THE LOVE ISLAND VILLA
THIS IS THE MOMENT EVE IS SENSATIONALLY DUMPED FROM THE LOVE ISLAND VILLA
Dumped Islander Eve Gale was spotted on a night out with Biggs Chris, who was dumped from Casa Amor after her twin Jess chose Ched over him
Love Island's Eve on 'date night' with dumped Biggs who was pied by her twin Jess
Love Island's Eve Gale was spotted on what looked to be a very cosy date night with Casa Amor's Biggs Chris, who was dumped from the show when her twin sister Jess chose another man over him.
Biggs, 27, had been hoping to get his passport to the main villa by coupling up with Jess on the ITV2 dating show, but he was sent packing when she chose Ched Uzor instead.
But it looks like his luck has changed on the outside world.
Car body repair specialist Biggs was seen with his arm draped around Eve, 20, as they attended the Ethical Designer Showcase featuring Oh Polly during London Fashion Week.
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The pair looked to be getting on great as they smiled and laughed while walking along with their arms around each other.
Biggs, from Glasgow, and student and VIP hostess Eve, were snapped outside The Royal Horseguards, looking like a stunning couple.
Eve, from London, accentuated her gorgeous figure in a thigh-skimming red dress, and let her long blonde locks hang around her shoulders.
She fought off the winter chill by draping a little black jacket around her shoulders.
Biggs opted for trainers, skinny black jeans and a black roll-neck jumper.
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Eve clutched her mobile phone in her hand while carrying an Oh Polly gift bag and a Louis Vuitton handbag.
She was pictured gazing lovingly up at Biggs, who had a huge smile plastered on his face.
The pair looked to be sharing lots of laughs and happily posed for photographers.
Image: KPPICS.CO.UK) KPPICS.CO.UK)
Biggs was dumped from the show last week when he was put firmly in the friend zone by Eve's twin sister Jess.
The hunk says dumped Islander Rebecca Gormley also made a play for her after they were both back home from the villa.
She had insisted they got on really well and said she regretted not cracking on with him when she had the chance.
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But he made it clear he didn't feel the same way.
He said: "We briefly spoke, just like, ‘Hi, how are you doing?’ I DM’d her on Instagram saying, ‘You did well, it’s a shame you didn’t get to stay in longer in the villa.’
"It was more like, ‘I hope you’re OK, you did well.’
"But it’s more like a friendship I thing, I would say. For now I just want to concentrate on myself."
* Love Island airs nightly at 9pm on ITV2
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thedailymirror--2020-02-17--EastEnders fans stunned as barmaid Tracey confesses to 'night of passion' with Phil

EastEnders might have turned into a modern day Titanic for its 35th anniversary , but some viewers were slightly distracted by a gobsmacking revelation from barmaid Tracey .
The Queen Vic legend , played by Jane Slaughter , confessed that she once enjoyed a `` night of passion '' with none other than Phil Mitchell .
Erm ... what ?
When did this happen ?
!
How did we miss this ?
!
As Tracey enjoyed a tipple and a shuffle on the party boat 's dance floor , she confessed all to Big Mo .
Wandering across the floor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Phil Mitchell ?
! ''
`` It was years ago , '' Tracey replied .
`` It was just one night .
Though saying one night would be a generous description ! ''
Viewers took to Twitter in hysterics after clocking the moment .
One tweeted : `` Scream at Tracey reminiscing about her ‘ night ’ with Phil Mitchell # eastenders . ''
While another commented : `` Did Tracey just confess to a night of passion with Phil ?
# EastEnders35 # Eastenders . ''
A third quipped : `` Howling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's one-night stand with Phil !
# EastEnders . ''
*EastEnders airs Mondays and Fridays at 8pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One

EASTENDERS: FANS SHOCKED AS MICK AND LINDA DROWN TOGETHER
EASTENDERS: FANS SHOCKED AS MICK AND LINDA DROWN TOGETHER
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The Queen Vic legend, played by Jane Slaughter, confessed that she once enjoyed a "night of passion" with none other than EastEnders' Phil Mitchell
EastEnders fans stunned as barmaid Tracey confesses to 'night of passion' with Phil
EastEnders might have turned into a modern day Titanic for its 35th anniversary, but some viewers were slightly distracted by a gobsmacking revelation from barmaid Tracey.
The Queen Vic legend, played by Jane Slaughter, confessed that she once enjoyed a "night of passion" with none other than Phil Mitchell.
Erm... what? When did this happen?! How did we miss this?!
As Tracey enjoyed a tipple and a shuffle on the party boat's dance floor, she confessed all to Big Mo.
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Wandering across the floor, Mo exclaimed: "You and Phil Mitchell?!"
"It was years ago," Tracey replied. "It was just one night. Though saying one night would be a generous description!"
Burn, Tracey.
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Viewers took to Twitter in hysterics after clocking the moment.
One tweeted: "Scream at Tracey reminiscing about her ‘night’ with Phil Mitchell #eastenders."
While another commented: "Did Tracey just confess to a night of passion with Phil? #EastEnders35 #Eastenders."
A third quipped: "Howling at Tracey and Mo gossiping about Trace's one-night stand with Phil! #EastEnders."
"Tracey and Phil! #EastEnders35 #EastEnders," another remarked.
*EastEnders airs Mondays and Fridays at 8pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One


thedailymirror--2020-02-17--Frank Lampard angry with VAR decisions as Chelsea slip to Man Utd defeat

Harry Maguire headed Manchester United to within three points of fourth place - but angry Frank Lampard insisted he shouldn ’ t have been on the pitch to do so .
Maguire - who completed the Reds ’ first league double over Chelsea since 1987-88 - avoided a red card after appearing to kick out at Michy Batshuayi in the 21st minute .
But neither referee Anthony Taylor nor the video assistant Chris Kavanagh penalised him .
Lampard said : “ Maguire should get a red and he scores the second goal .
That one is a major part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If you are not going to look at the monitor then you ’ re definitely not going to see it .
“ When the VAR check happens you are waiting and trusting in the right decision .
It was just the wrong decision , which I suppose is harder to take with presence of VAR than it would have been before.
” Maguire later apologised for the kick in Batshuayi ’ s groin which left the Belgian in agony .
He said : “ I know I caught him and I felt he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my natural reaction was to straighten my leg to stop him .
“ It was n't a kick out and there was no intent .
I think it 's the right decision .
I knew I 'd caught him but that I had no intent to hurt him .
It was just a natural reaction .
I apologised to him and it was nice that the referee saw sense.
” To rub salt in the wound for Lampard , two Chelsea players had goals ruled out , also by VAR .
First substitute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was dismissed because of a push from Cesar Azpilicueta on Brandon Williams .
Then another sub , Olivier Giroud , had what should have been an equaliser chalked off .
Lampard added : “ Azpilicueta gets a shove in the back - it 's not clear , it 's not obvious , Azpi has been pushed in the back .
“ Giroud ’ s goal being ruled out is a bit soul destroying but it 's the culmination of a few incidents .
VAR is there for that and a toe offside is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do n't like it . ''
The United players wore black armbands in tribute to the legendary Reds hero Harry Gregg whose death had been announced on Tuesday morning .
Anthony Martial opened the scoring for United with a glancing header on the stroke of half time .
Maguire powered in a header from a Bruno Fernandes corner on a night when the Reds ’ new signing impressed .
Loan signing Odion Ighalo also made a late appearance after his deadline day signing from Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua .
United boss Ole Gunnar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be in the Champions League next year and we have given ourselves a chance with this result .
But we know we need to improve , to improve on taking chances and scoring goals.
” Solskjaer also shrugged off another scathing attack on him by Paul Pogba ’ s representative Mino Raiola .
The super-agent had insisted on Twitter that he would determine the midfielder ’ s future this summer with Juventus interested , not Solskjaer .
But the Reds boss hit back : “ No comment .
People can say whatever they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ media .
It did not seem to bother any of our players so I am not going to comment on that now .
”

Chelsea's top four hopes suffered a blow as they went down 2-0 at home to Manchester United after seeing a flurry of decisions go against them
Harry Maguire headed Manchester United to within three points of fourth place - but angry Frank Lampard insisted he shouldn’t have been on the pitch to do so.
Maguire - who completed the Reds’ first league double over Chelsea since 1987-88 - avoided a red card after appearing to kick out at Michy Batshuayi in the 21st minute.
But neither referee Anthony Taylor nor the video assistant Chris Kavanagh penalised him.
Lampard said: “Maguire should get a red and he scores the second goal. That one is a major part of what VAR was brought here for. If you are not going to look at the monitor then you’re definitely not going to see it.
“When the VAR check happens you are waiting and trusting in the right decision. It was just the wrong decision, which I suppose is harder to take with presence of VAR than it would have been before.”
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Maguire later apologised for the kick in Batshuayi’s groin which left the Belgian in agony.
He said: “I know I caught him and I felt he was going to fall on me and my natural reaction was to straighten my leg to stop him.
“It wasn't a kick out and there was no intent. I think it's the right decision. I knew I'd caught him but that I had no intent to hurt him. It was just a natural reaction. I apologised to him and it was nice that the referee saw sense.”
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To rub salt in the wound for Lampard, two Chelsea players had goals ruled out, also by VAR.
First substitute Kurt Zouma’s 60th minute strike was dismissed because of a push from Cesar Azpilicueta on Brandon Williams. Then another sub, Olivier Giroud, had what should have been an equaliser chalked off.
Lampard added: “Azpilicueta gets a shove in the back - it's not clear, it's not obvious, Azpi has been pushed in the back.
“Giroud’s goal being ruled out is a bit soul destroying but it's the culmination of a few incidents. VAR is there for that and a toe offside is a toe offside, even if we don't like it."
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The United players wore black armbands in tribute to the legendary Reds hero Harry Gregg whose death had been announced on Tuesday morning.
Anthony Martial opened the scoring for United with a glancing header on the stroke of half time.
Maguire powered in a header from a Bruno Fernandes corner on a night when the Reds’ new signing impressed. Loan signing Odion Ighalo also made a late appearance after his deadline day signing from Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua.
United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said: “We want to be in the Champions League next year and we have given ourselves a chance with this result. But we know we need to improve, to improve on taking chances and scoring goals.”
Solskjaer also shrugged off another scathing attack on him by Paul Pogba’s representative Mino Raiola. The super-agent had insisted on Twitter that he would determine the midfielder’s future this summer with Juventus interested, not Solskjaer.
But the Reds boss hit back: “No comment. People can say whatever they want in the world today on social media. It did not seem to bother any of our players so I am not going to comment on that now.”


thedailymirror--2020-02-17--Harry Maguire's text to brother before Man Utd vs Chelsea comes true

Harry Maguire text his brother promising that he would score against Chelsea before doing exactly that at Stamford Bridge on Monday night .
The Manchester United captain rose high to meet a Bruno Fernandes corner and hand his side a crucial 2-0 victory .
Anthony Martial had put the visitors ahead earlier in the clash with a well taken header of his own , converting Aaron Wan-Bissaka 's cross .
Chelsea were unlucky to not get more from the game when they had two goals disallowed by VAR .
Kurt Zouma 's strike was ruled out for a Cesar Azpilicueta @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up and Oliver Giroud was adjudged offside for his header .
Maguire himself also had the rub of the green when he was not sent off for kicking out at Chelsea forward Michy Batshuayi .
The England defender stayed on the pitch and grabbed a crucial goal as United closed the gap on the top four .
And a text to his brother , Laurence , before the game has shown he backed himself to score all along .
Laurence , who plays for Chesterfield , messaged his brother saying he could take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Maguire replied : `` Yes I 'm going to score around the back .
Laurence shared the exchange on Twitter at full-time , to which Maguire replied : `` About time . ''
It 's the England centre-back 's first headed goal for United and his second goal of the season .

The Manchester United captain scored his side's second goal as they beat Frank Lampard's Chelsea 2-0 at Stamford Bridge
Harry Maguire's text to brother before Man Utd vs Chelsea comes true
Harry Maguire text his brother promising that he would score against Chelsea before doing exactly that at Stamford Bridge on Monday night.
The Manchester United captain rose high to meet a Bruno Fernandes corner and hand his side a crucial 2-0 victory.
Anthony Martial had put the visitors ahead earlier in the clash with a well taken header of his own, converting Aaron Wan-Bissaka's cross.
Chelsea were unlucky to not get more from the game when they had two goals disallowed by VAR. Kurt Zouma's strike was ruled out for a Cesar Azpilicueta push on Brandon Williams in the build up and Oliver Giroud was adjudged offside for his header.
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Maguire himself also had the rub of the green when he was not sent off for kicking out at Chelsea forward Michy Batshuayi.
The England defender stayed on the pitch and grabbed a crucial goal as United closed the gap on the top four.
And a text to his brother, Laurence, before the game has shown he backed himself to score all along.
Laurence, who plays for Chesterfield, messaged his brother saying he could take advantage of set pieces against the Blues.
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Maguire replied: "Yes I'm going to score around the back.
"I [sic] swinging corner."
Laurence shared the exchange on Twitter at full-time, to which Maguire replied: "About time."
It's the England centre-back's first headed goal for United and his second goal of the season.


thedailymirror--2020-02-17--Emotional miner's daughter tells how she said 'sorry' to her Dad as she voted Tory

An emotional miner 's daughter told the Labour leadership hopefuls how she had apologised to her Dad as she voted Tory .
Louvaine , who is from a traditional mining family and community , could not bring herself to back Labour .
In an emotional intervention she explained how hard it had been for her voting in the December election , while taking part in the Channel Four News debate .
She said : `` I 've been a life long Labour supporter who , sadly , voted Conservative this time because of Brexit .
`` I did it with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a miner for 50 years , Labour councillor , I went into the ballot booth and put the x on and said 'sorry Dad ' .
Wiping back tears she told the candidates : `` I want to know how you 're going to win me back . ''
Krishnan Guru-Murthy who was hosting the debate said to her : `` It 's emotional for you is n't it ? ''
Louvaine replied : `` It is emotional , it 's a very hard thing to do .
You feel like a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ community , I 'm from Cannock in the West Midlands and you just feel awful but I was a Leave voter and I did n't get from the Labour Party that you were going to support me . ''
Asked if Labour would learn from its `` mistakes '' or `` will we try Corbynism again '' , Rebecca Long-Bailey Ms Long-Bailey insisted that `` Corbynism '' does not exist .
She said : `` There is no such thing as Corbynism .
There is our Labour values .
`` If we believe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in our futures through education and industrial strategy - that 's socialism .
That 's not Corbynism and we should n't throw away those policies . ''
And she described Brexit as the `` elephant in the room '' and said she could feel the `` anger '' in her Leave-voting constituency .
Keir Starmer said : `` We 've got to learn '' .
`` We 've lost four elections in a row , and if we lose the next one - probably in 2024 - then The Labour Party , our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a longer period since the Second World War . ''
In the wide-ranging debate the candidates were also asked how they would vote in a referendum on the future of the Monarchy .
Lisa Nandy has revealed she would vote to scrap it - breaking ranks with her rivals in the Labour leadership race .
Keir Starmer said he would `` downsize '' the Royal Family but both he and Rebecca Long-Bailey said they would vote to keep the institution if there was a referendum on its future Asked how she would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , she replied : `` I 'm a democrat so I would vote to scrap it . ''
Answering the question in a quick-fire round during the Channel Four News debate , she added : `` This is not our priority as a country , we 've just left the EU without any kind of plan about where we 're going next . ''
Keir Starmer replied : `` No I would n't , I think I 'd downsize it and by the way it did n't come up on the door steps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we lost the election and what we need to do next - this is n't one of the priorities for the leader of the Labour Party . ''
Rebecca Long-Bailey agreed saying : `` I think we 've got more important things to worry about .
I would n't vote to abolish the monarchy . ''
Ms Nandy added : `` I would quite like to see Queen Meghan at some point . ''

MINER'S DAUGHTER SAID 'SORRY DAD' AS SHE VOTED TORY IN GENERAL ELECTION
MINER'S DAUGHTER SAID 'SORRY DAD' AS SHE VOTED TORY IN GENERAL ELECTION
Louvaine was speaking in the Channel Four Labour leadership debate. She cracked up as she explained how she voted Tory for the first time and felt like a "traitor" to her community
Emotional miner's daughter tells how she said 'sorry' to her Dad as she voted Tory
An emotional miner's daughter told the Labour leadership hopefuls how she had apologised to her Dad as she voted Tory.
Louvaine, who is from a traditional mining family and community, could not bring herself to back Labour.
In an emotional intervention she explained how hard it had been for her voting in the December election, while taking part in the Channel Four News debate.
She said: "I've been a life long Labour supporter who, sadly, voted Conservative this time because of Brexit.
"I did it with a very heavy heart because my dad was a miner for 50 years, Labour councillor, I went into the ballot booth and put the x on and said 'sorry Dad'.
Wiping back tears she told the candidates: "I want to know how you're going to win me back."
Krishnan Guru-Murthy who was hosting the debate said to her: "It's emotional for you isn't it?"
Louvaine replied: "It is emotional, it's a very hard thing to do. You feel like a traitor.
"It's a mining community, I'm from Cannock in the West Midlands and you just feel awful but I was a Leave voter and I didn't get from the Labour Party that you were going to support me."
Asked if Labour would learn from its "mistakes" or "will we try Corbynism again", Rebecca Long-Bailey Ms Long-Bailey insisted that "Corbynism" does not exist.
She said: "There is no such thing as Corbynism. There is our Labour values.
"If we believe in building more council homes, investing in our futures through education and industrial strategy - that's socialism. That's not Corbynism and we shouldn't throw away those policies."
And she described Brexit as the "elephant in the room" and said she could feel the "anger" in her Leave-voting constituency.
Keir Starmer said: "We've got to learn".
"We've lost four elections in a row, and if we lose the next one - probably in 2024 - then The Labour Party, our party, will be out of power for a longer period since the Second World War."
In the wide-ranging debate the candidates were also asked how they would vote in a referendum on the future of the Monarchy.
Lisa Nandy has revealed she would vote to scrap it - breaking ranks with her rivals in the Labour leadership race.
Keir Starmer said he would "downsize" the Royal Family but both he and Rebecca Long-Bailey said they would vote to keep the institution if there was a referendum on its future
Asked how she would vote in a referendum on the Monarchy, she replied: "I'm a democrat so I would vote to scrap it."
Answering the question in a quick-fire round during the Channel Four News debate, she added: "This is not our priority as a country, we've just left the EU without any kind of plan about where we're going next."
Keir Starmer replied: "No I wouldn't, I think I'd downsize it and by the way it didn't come up on the door steps. We've been talking about why we lost the election and what we need to do next - this isn't one of the priorities for the leader of the Labour Party."
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Rebecca Long-Bailey agreed saying: "I think we've got more important things to worry about. I wouldn't vote to abolish the monarchy."
Ms Nandy added: "I would quite like to see Queen Meghan at some point."


thedailymirror--2020-02-17--Man Utd can see Champions League spot opening up for them at Pep Guardiola’s expense

The away end were chanting about Manchester City leaving their passports back in the drawer .
Suddenly , Manchester United can see a place in the Champions League opening up for them at Pep Guardiola ’ s expense after City ’ s European ban .
And , worryingly for Chelsea , they are left looking nervously over their shoulders because it is now just one win from their last six Premier League games .
Poor Frank Lampard saw two goals ruled out by VAR and Chelsea ’ s next home games are Tottenham , Bayern Munich , Liverpool , Everton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tough .
Chelsea look flat , the promise and zip provided by their kids replaced by nerves and a wobble which could end up letting in the likes of United .
United were powerful , strong and resilient in defence as Harry Maguire scored and marshalled his defence brilliantly in a defiant away performance with Eric Bailly and Aaron Wan-Bissaka also outstanding at the back .
Bruno Fernandes got better as the game wore on , provided an assist and hit the post while there was even a promising late cameo role for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transfer policy is sheer genius after all… Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’ s men were drifting a few weeks back with no Marcus Rashford and little hope but suddenly they have fresh hope after City ’ s European woes .
“ This is how it feels to be City , this is how it feels to be small , this is how it feels to have your passport back in the drawer ” to the tune of an Inspiral Carpets song went the witty chant from the travelling fans who at long last have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You can not overlook Maguire being lucky to stay on the pitch because he did kick out at Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi but survived a VAR check after just 23 minutes when it looked a red card .
Chelsea , who had already lost N ’ Golo Kante early on , could have scored after 26 minutes but Batshuayi missed a big chance after Pedro and Mount combined to set him up .
Bailly was sharp and alert in United ’ s defence in his first start since last April while Willian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dive when TV replays showed that United new boy Fernandes had made a clumsy challenge .
But it was United who finished the half well - and with the opening goal .
Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen needed treatment after being left with a bloody nose and had only just returned to the pitch when he was left exposed .
Wan-Bissaka broke down the right , Willian did not do enough to stop him crossing the ball and there was Anthony Martial rising above Christensen to glance home his 13th goal of the season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ frustrating player , goes AWOL for long periods and looks disinterested but then comes alive in priceless moments .
Chelsea looked to have equalised after 56 minutes when Kurt Zouma scored only for VAR to disallow it for Cesar Azpilicueta ’ s push on Luke Shaw .
Soon after , United were two up .
Fernandes , who had hit the post with a free kick , floated in a corner and Maguire headed powerfully home for his first Premier League goal for United in front of watching England boss Gareth Southgate .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ got one back after 77 minutes only for VAR to rule he was offside to prove it really was not Lampard ’ s night .

Manchester United moved to within three points of fourth-placed Chelsea with a 2-0 victory at Stamford Bridge on Monday night
Man Utd can see Champions League spot opening up for them at Pep Guardiola’s expense
The away end were chanting about Manchester City leaving their passports back in the drawer.
Suddenly, Manchester United can see a place in the Champions League opening up for them at Pep Guardiola’s expense after City’s European ban.
And, worryingly for Chelsea, they are left looking nervously over their shoulders because it is now just one win from their last six Premier League games.
Poor Frank Lampard saw two goals ruled out by VAR and Chelsea’s next home games are Tottenham, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Everton and Manchester City. Their run-in looks tough.
Chelsea look flat, the promise and zip provided by their kids replaced by nerves and a wobble which could end up letting in the likes of United.
Image: Manchester United via Getty Imag) Manchester United via Getty Imag)
United were powerful, strong and resilient in defence as Harry Maguire scored and marshalled his defence brilliantly in a defiant away performance with Eric Bailly and Aaron Wan-Bissaka also outstanding at the back.
Bruno Fernandes got better as the game wore on, provided an assist and hit the post while there was even a promising late cameo role for Odion Ighalo. Maybe United’s transfer policy is sheer genius after all…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men were drifting a few weeks back with no Marcus Rashford and little hope but suddenly they have fresh hope after City’s European woes.
“This is how it feels to be City, this is how it feels to be small, this is how it feels to have your passport back in the drawer” to the tune of an Inspiral Carpets song went the witty chant from the travelling fans who at long last have something to crow about over their neighbours.
You cannot overlook Maguire being lucky to stay on the pitch because he did kick out at Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi but survived a VAR check after just 23 minutes when it looked a red card.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Chelsea, who had already lost N’Golo Kante early on, could have scored after 26 minutes but Batshuayi missed a big chance after Pedro and Mount combined to set him up.
Bailly was sharp and alert in United’s defence in his first start since last April while Willian was unlucky to get booked for a dive when TV replays showed that United new boy Fernandes had made a clumsy challenge.
But it was United who finished the half well - and with the opening goal. Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen needed treatment after being left with a bloody nose and had only just returned to the pitch when he was left exposed.
Wan-Bissaka broke down the right, Willian did not do enough to stop him crossing the ball and there was Anthony Martial rising above Christensen to glance home his 13th goal of the season.
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
Martial can so often be a frustrating player, goes AWOL for long periods and looks disinterested but then comes alive in priceless moments.
Chelsea looked to have equalised after 56 minutes when Kurt Zouma scored only for VAR to disallow it for Cesar Azpilicueta’s push on Luke Shaw.
Soon after, United were two up. Fernandes, who had hit the post with a free kick, floated in a corner and Maguire headed powerfully home for his first Premier League goal for United in front of watching England boss Gareth Southgate.
Chelsea substitute Olivier Giroud appeared to have got one back after 77 minutes only for VAR to rule he was offside to prove it really was not Lampard’s night.


thedailymirror--2020-02-17--Caroline Flack had started new therapy and was 'trying so hard to stay upbeat'

Caroline Flack spent Valentine ’ s Day evening with two of the friends who loved her most – and they have shared the final picture of the troubled star , hours before she died .
Her TV producer pal Mollie Grosberg revealed she , Caroline and Flack ’ s best friend Lou Teasdale enjoyed milk and cookies at the star ’ s home .
In the weeks after Caroline ’ s first court appearance for assault , the former Love Island host attempted to restore her mental wellbeing with somatic therapy , a holistic practice used to treat PTSD .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ found dead , Caroline took time away from the UK to holiday in Barcelona with Lou ’ s sister , hairdresser Sam Campbell , who described her demeanour as “ calm and hopeful , but so weak ” .
A source said : “ She knew she needed to seek help to be able to help herself , so she started looking at alternative treatments and told everyone somatic therapy had really started to work.
” Somatic therapy uses a combination of psychotherapy and physical therapies to assist sufferers of intense trauma using @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being charged with assault on December 13 , when a court heard she hit boyfriend Lewis Burton over the head with a lamp while he slept .
She had looked through his phone and seen texts that made her jump to the conclusion he was cheating .
Lewis , 27 , denied that she did it and did not want the trial to proceed .
The court heard he told police : “ She tried to kill me.
” On the evening , the couple answered the door covered in Caroline ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had threatened to kill herself .
Pals said Caroline was fearful of the officers ’ bodycam footage from that night being made public at trial .
After attending a December 23 court hearing , Caroline headed to Los Angeles after Christmas on pal Russell Brand ’ s suggestion , to clear her head .
There , she sought the advice of the somatic healer .
The friend continued : “ Caroline enjoyed her sessions and told everyone the treatments were giving her a burst of positivity .
She was trying so hard to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in January , the TV host went to the gym every day as she worked on her mental health .
Talking about their trip to Barcelona , Sam said : “ I ’ m so glad she came and we got to have one more adventure together .
I miss you so much already.
” However , when Caroline returned and learned on Friday that prosecutors were not going to drop her court case , her positivity plummeted .
Sources say she struggled not being able to speak to tennis player boyfriend Lewis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was particularly difficult on Valentine ’ s Day , when he posted a loving message online .
Paramedics were called to her apartment block at 10.30pm that evening over “ concerns for Caroline ’ s welfare ” .
She was assessed but was not taken to hospital , and a friend stayed with her overnight .
Only 16 hours later , a second ambulance was called at 2:31pm on Saturday when Caroline was found dead at her apartment , aged 40 .
Caroline ’ s management said they were “ devastated at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ian , her brother Paul and sisters Elizabeth and Jody , her twin , confirmed her death on Saturday .
Friend Lou posted moving pictures of her and Caroline online from “ five days , five years and 10 years ago ” .
She also posted a picture of her daughter Lux with Flack in 2011 .
Fans have left floral tributes outside her North London home .
Last night , Love Island returned to ITV 2 with a tribute to Caroline , who stepped down from presenting duties after being charged .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ coastal scenes , barely holding back tears as he said : “ We are all absolutely devastated .
Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this dreadful time .
“ My only hope is that we can all try to be kinder , always show love and listen to one another .
Caroline , You were a true friend to me.
” A sponsorship deal was substituted with a package promoting the Samaritans helpline .
It used the hashtag # BeKind in reference to a post from Caroline which said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be anything , be kind.
” The Director of Television at ITV , Kevin Lygo , insists the “ door was open ” for Caroline to return to the show , after being replaced by Laura Whitmore for this winter series .
Meanwhile , The Masked Singer host Joel Dommett , at a mental health event yesterday , said he messaged Caroline on Thursday and wishes he ’ d done more .
He said : “ I messaged asking if she was OK .
When I heard the news I looked at my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t replied but there was a little bit underneath it that says ‘ seen ’ .
• Samaritans are available day or night , 365 days a year by calling 116123 free of charge or emailing jo @ samaritans.org .
They are there to listen , without judgment , so you do not have to face things alone .

Caroline Flack spent Valentine’s Day evening with two of the friends who loved her most – and they have shared the final picture of the troubled star
Caroline Flack had started new therapy and was 'trying so hard to stay upbeat'
Caroline Flack spent Valentine’s Day evening with two of the friends who loved her most – and they have shared the final picture of the troubled star, hours before she died.
Her TV producer pal Mollie Grosberg revealed she, Caroline and Flack’s best friend Lou Teasdale enjoyed milk and cookies at the star’s home.
In the weeks after Caroline’s first court appearance for assault, the former Love Island host attempted to restore her mental wellbeing with somatic therapy, a holistic practice used to treat PTSD.
And just a week before she was found dead, Caroline took time away from the UK to holiday in Barcelona with Lou’s sister, hairdresser Sam Campbell, who described her demeanour as “calm and hopeful, but so weak”.
A source said: “She knew she needed to seek help to be able to help herself, so she started looking at alternative treatments and told everyone somatic therapy had really started to work.”
Somatic therapy uses a combination of psychotherapy and physical therapies to assist sufferers of intense trauma using mind-body exercises.
Caroline sought help after being charged with assault on December 13, when a court heard she hit boyfriend Lewis Burton over the head with a lamp while he slept. She had looked through his phone and seen texts that made her jump to the conclusion he was cheating.
Lewis, 27, denied that she did it and did not want the trial to proceed.
The court heard he told police: “She tried to kill me.” On the evening, the couple answered the door covered in Caroline’s blood. The court also heard she had threatened to kill herself.
Pals said Caroline was fearful of the officers’ bodycam footage from that night being made public at trial. After attending a December 23 court hearing, Caroline headed to Los Angeles after Christmas on pal Russell Brand’s suggestion, to clear her head. There, she sought the advice of the somatic healer.
The friend continued: “Caroline enjoyed her sessions and told everyone the treatments were giving her a burst of positivity. She was trying so hard to remain upbeat.”
When back in London in January, the TV host went to the gym every day as she worked on her mental health.
Talking about their trip to Barcelona, Sam said: “I’m so glad she came and we got to have one more adventure together. I miss you so much already.” However, when Caroline returned and learned on Friday that prosecutors were not going to drop her court case, her positivity plummeted.
Sources say she struggled not being able to speak to tennis player boyfriend Lewis because of her bail conditions. This was particularly difficult on Valentine’s Day, when he posted a loving message online.
Paramedics were called to her apartment block at 10.30pm that evening over “concerns for Caroline’s welfare”. She was assessed but was not taken to hospital, and a friend stayed with her overnight.
Only 16 hours later, a second ambulance was called at 2:31pm on Saturday when Caroline was found dead at her apartment, aged 40.
Caroline’s management said they were “devastated at the loss”.
Her parents Christine and Ian, her brother Paul and sisters Elizabeth and Jody, her twin, confirmed her death on Saturday. Friend Lou posted moving pictures of her and Caroline online from “five days, five years and 10 years ago”.
She also posted a picture of her daughter Lux with Flack in 2011.
Fans have left floral tributes outside her North London home.
Last night, Love Island returned to ITV 2 with a tribute to Caroline, who stepped down from presenting duties after being charged.
Narrator Iain Stirling spoke over footage of coastal scenes, barely holding back tears as he said: “We are all absolutely devastated. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this dreadful time.
“My only hope is that we can all try to be kinder, always show love and listen to one another. Caroline, You were a true friend to me.”
A sponsorship deal was substituted with a package promoting the Samaritans helpline.
It used the hashtag #BeKind in reference to a post from Caroline which said: “In a world where you can be anything, be kind.”
The Director of Television at ITV, Kevin Lygo, insists the “door was open” for Caroline to return to the show, after being replaced by Laura Whitmore for this winter series.
Meanwhile, The Masked Singer host Joel Dommett, at a mental health event yesterday, said he messaged Caroline on Thursday and wishes he’d done more.
He said: “I messaged asking if she was OK. When I heard the news I looked at my phone and I realised that she hadn’t replied but there was a little bit underneath it that says ‘seen’.
“I’m just really sad.”


thedailymirror--2020-02-17--Gary Neville wades in on Mino Raiola and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer row over Paul Pogba

Gary Neville has urged Manchester United to make a firm stance on Mino Raiola and has defended Ole Gunnar Solskjaer over his Paul Pogba comments .
The United boss has been drawn into a public dispute with the super agent over the £89million midfielder and Neville thinks it will end with the World Cup winner departing in the summer .
The war of words started after Raiola last week claimed Pogba feels more at home in Italy and that 's why his client would like to return to the Old Lady .
When Solskjaer was asked if he had spoken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ replied : “ I ’ ve not spoken to Mino that is for sure .
And , no , I haven ’ t sat down and told Paul to tell Mino what he should say .
Paul is our player and not Mino ’ s . ''
His strongly worded statement did not deter Raiola who hit back at the Norwegian .
“ Paul is not mine and for sure not Solskjær ’ s property , '' he wrote in a statement posted on social media .
`` Paul is Paul Pogba ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ human being already for a long time in the UK or anywhere else .
I HOPE Solskjær DO NOT WANT TO SUGGEST THAT PAUL IS HIS PRISONER .
“ But BEFORE Solskjær makes comments about things I say he should inform himself better about the context of what has been said .
I am a free citizen who can think and express my thoughts .
Until now I was maybe nice to him .
Solskjær should just remember things that he said in the summer to Paul .
“ I think Solskjær may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now mixing up some issues .
I think that Solskjær has other things to worry about .
AT LEAST IF I WERE HIM I WOULD.
” And speaking to Sky Sports after United 's 2-0 win over Chelsea on Monday night Neville could n't hide his frustration at the situation .
`` It will end with Paul Pogba , I think , leaving Manchester United .
`` What needs to happen is that the club needs to make a stance on that agent .
That agent has messed them around now for years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players .
`` Why they allow him and why they allow themselves to be played off him I 'll never know .
`` He 's a serious thorn in the side for them and Manchester United should just stand strong and say , 'look , we do n't do business with this guy .
If you 're represented by him , we wo n't deal with you ' .
`` He 's publicly trying to embarrass the club all the time .
At the end of the day , he 's obviously defending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pogba .
`` But I do n't think what Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said was an aggressive move against Paul Pogba .
`` He was saying he 's Manchester United 's player , they 've paid £90million for him and they want him to stay at the club and play well .
He was n't claiming ownership of him by any stretch of the imagination .
`` Raiola wants to create a situation .
He wants Pogba out the club , he wants his next pay day off him .
`` He 's made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that player and he 'll continue to do so for the rest of his playing days .
He 's a golden egg for Mino Raiola . ''

The super agent hit back at the Manchester United boss a week after claiming he had held talks with Juventus chiefs
Gary Neville has urged Manchester United to make a firm stance on Mino Raiola and has defended Ole Gunnar Solskjaer over his Paul Pogba comments.
The United boss has been drawn into a public dispute with the super agent over the £89million midfielder and Neville thinks it will end with the World Cup winner departing in the summer.
The war of words started after Raiola last week claimed Pogba feels more at home in Italy and that's why his client would like to return to the Old Lady.
When Solskjaer was asked if he had spoken to the super agent the United boss replied: “I’ve not spoken to Mino that is for sure. And, no, I haven’t sat down and told Paul to tell Mino what he should say. Paul is our player and not Mino’s."
His strongly worded statement did not deter Raiola who hit back at the Norwegian.
Image: Sunday Mirror) Sunday Mirror)
“Paul is not mine and for sure not Solskjær’s property," he wrote in a statement posted on social media. "Paul is Paul Pogba’s. You cannot own a human being already for a long time in the UK or anywhere else. I HOPE Solskjær DO NOT WANT TO SUGGEST THAT PAUL IS HIS PRISONER.
“But BEFORE Solskjær makes comments about things I say he should inform himself better about the context of what has been said. I am a free citizen who can think and express my thoughts. Until now I was maybe nice to him. Solskjær should just remember things that he said in the summer to Paul.
“I think Solskjær may be frustrated for different reasons and is now mixing up some issues. I think that Solskjær has other things to worry about. AT LEAST IF I WERE HIM I WOULD.”
And speaking to Sky Sports after United's 2-0 win over Chelsea on Monday night Neville couldn't hide his frustration at the situation.
"It will end with Paul Pogba, I think, leaving Manchester United.
"What needs to happen is that the club needs to make a stance on that agent. That agent has messed them around now for years and years with Pogba and with other players.
Image: 2020 Manchester United FC) 2020 Manchester United FC)
"Why they allow him and why they allow themselves to be played off him I'll never know.
"He's a serious thorn in the side for them and Manchester United should just stand strong and say, 'look, we don't do business with this guy. If you're represented by him, we won't deal with you'.
"He's publicly trying to embarrass the club all the time. At the end of the day, he's obviously defending his player and sticking up for Paul Pogba.
"But I don't think what Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said was an aggressive move against Paul Pogba.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"He was saying he's Manchester United's player, they've paid £90million for him and they want him to stay at the club and play well. He wasn't claiming ownership of him by any stretch of the imagination.
"Raiola wants to create a situation. He wants Pogba out the club, he wants his next pay day off him.
"He's made tens and tens of million pounds off that player and he'll continue to do so for the rest of his playing days. He's a golden egg for Mino Raiola."


thedailymirror--2020-02-17--Storm Dennis: Britain faces 'national emergency' as flooding devastation deepens

Storms Ciara and Dennis have ravaged communities and with more heavy rain forecast , environmental scientist Angela Terry said : “ As a country we are not preparing .
Sending the army to fill sandbags is a sticking plaster.
” As river levels rising and more than a month ’ s rain falling in 48 hours in places , it is feared that more chaos and destruction is to come .
Ms Terry added : “ As temperatures rise , the atmosphere can hold more water so downpours are more intense – 7 % more for every degree celsius temperature @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are currently in a national emergency.
” MPs blasted the Government for its lack of action on climate change .
Alex Davies-Jones , Labour MP for Pontypridd , said : “ This is a big wake-up call .
Areas are flooding which have not flooded before .
`` We have to make sure they don ’ t flood again but also tackle climate change long term .
“ The Government must wake up to the fact we need to do something drastic now or we will have more situations like this.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the crisis “ is not yet over ” , telling people living near the Ouse and Severn rivers to be on high alert as “ significant flooding ” is expected later this week .
His agency issued a record 600 warnings over the weekend and 420 properties were flooded .
“ Something has changed , ” he said .
“ The climate emergency is driving more violent weather , higher seas and heavier rainfall .
We need an approach.
” Philip Davies , Tory MP for Shipley , had said “ precious little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and urged the government to “ pull its finger out ” .
But Sir James said “ a lot is being done ” , highlighting a £2.6billion investment in flood prevention and a further £4billion being offered for the next few years .
He added : “ You can ’ t make the whole country flood-proof.
” He also said “ individuals have a role to play ” , adding that one in six British homes is at risk of flooding .
Ms Terry wants to see more funding for the Environment Agency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ services .
She added : “ Spending on vital sea defences and flood barriers has to increase in worst-hit areas .
“ Some communities will need to move – there are no relocation plans in place so a national debate about floods is urgently required .
Planning laws need revision so councils can turn down homes in flood plains.
” Hannah Cloke , professor of hydrology at the University of Reading , added : “ We ’ ve always seen big floods but we keep seeing these records broken .
These types of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what is to come .
Clearly , we are not ready for them.
” Britain 's flood hell as communities say 'we ca n't cope' Flooded communities still reeling from Storm Dennis are facing more misery this week .
Six “ danger to life ” warnings were issued for the rivers Lugg , Teme , Severn and Wye in Wales and western England .
Flood warnings are also in place in Upton-upon-Severn and Uckinghall , Worcs , with residents advised to evacuate after the River Severn burst its banks , closing roads in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hereford , Worcestershire and parts of South Wales as the joint death toll from Dennis and Storm Ciara hit seven .
Hundreds of people have been evacuated with 2,220 properties damaged by the two storms .
The clean-up bill could run into billions .
York city centre was inundated by water from the River Ouse .
Labour MP for Rhondda Chris Bryant called the situation in South Wales “ heartbreaking ” .
He said people from some of the UK ’ s poorest areas “ lost everything ” .
But there is more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Met Office experts predicting “ further significant ” floods and 48 hours of torrential rain .
Some 520 flood warnings are in place across the country .
It comes as a woman who was swept away in Tenbury , Worcs , on Sunday , was named .
West Mercia Police said they found a body they believe to be Yvonne Booth , 55 , of Great Barr , Birmingham .
Her family said : “ Yvonne is a very much loved member of our family and we are all devastated by this news.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ coast at the weekend .
A climber on Ben Nevis also died , though the cause is unclear .
Ciara caused three fatalities .
In Hereford , flood water from the River Wye was so deep it covered goal posts at the Cathedral School .
Nursery boss Laura Yarwood , 32 , said the “ crazy ” floods were “ the worst anyone in Hereford has seen ” .
She added : “ I think most of the villages have been cut off and there ’ ve been quite a few evacuations.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ start the clean-up while others recalled their escapes .
Dad-of-two Daniel Patterson , 32 , frantically tried to salvage precious possessions after his wife , Terri O ’ Donnell , 29 , woke him at 4am .
She had heard water pouring into their home in the village of Nantgarw .
Daniel told the Mirror : “ I went downstairs and could not believe what I was seeing – the water was coming through the letterbox .
“ The water was at my ankles so I was rushing round trying to get everything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had two screaming children and a very distressed partner , which made things very stressful .
“ By 5am the water was round my waist and I had to just abandon ship .
“ We have lost a lot , mainly our baby photos , which is very upsetting.
” Daniel , Terri , and their children , Harper , five and Blake , one , went to his mum ’ s house in Barry , but returned to inspect their home yesterday .
Terri said : “ It was devastating to look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Seeing the children ’ s toys covered in mud was the worst.
” Paralegal Caroline Jones , 57 , told how her husband , Richard saved their dog after their home was inundated .
She said : “ My first thought was the dog , who sleeps in the bathroom .
Richard had to wade down there and knock the door down .
The dog was drowning – it was horrible , but we got him .
“ Questions need to be asked about how this happened.
” Gordon Churchill , also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 96th birthday with daughter Carolyn , who save his treasured RAF medals .
Some homeowners living next to the River Taff , in Pontypridd , felt they had been abandoned .
Warning of more “ heavy ” downpours tomorrow and Thursday , Bonnie Diamond from the Met Office said : “ There is rain in places where it isn ’ t really welcome.
” Andrew Morgan , leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council , said the region faced a “ multi-million ” bill to repair “ roads , parks , bridges , flood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johnson was today holed up in Chevening , a grace-and-favour mansion in Kent , refusing to convene a Cobra meeting or visit traumatised families dealing with the Storm Dennis floods .
The PM convened a Cobra meeting over flooding when he was chasing votes three months ago .
Shadow Environment Secretary Luke Pollard said : “ It is a disgrace the Government has not convened Cobra .
Now he is not campaigning for votes , the Prime Minister is completely missing in action.
” Environment Secretary George Eustice said : “ The Government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But acting Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey said : “ Boris Johnson ’ s response to these floods has been shocking .
”

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been told he must 'wake up' to the climate crisis as flooding has wreaked havoc in the UK in the last week
Britain faces a “national emergency” as the flooding worsens, a top expert warns.
Storms Ciara and Dennis have ravaged communities and with more heavy rain forecast, environmental scientist Angela Terry said: “As a country we are not preparing. Sending the army to fill sandbags is a sticking plaster.”
As river levels rising and more than a month’s rain falling in 48 hours in places, it is feared that more chaos and destruction is to come.
Ms Terry added: “As temperatures rise, the atmosphere can hold more water so downpours are more intense – 7% more for every degree celsius temperature increase – so flooding will increase. We are currently in a national emergency.”
MPs blasted the Government for its lack of action on climate change.
Image: Rowan Griffiths / Daily Mirror) Rowan Griffiths / Daily Mirror)
Alex Davies-Jones, Labour MP for Pontypridd, said: “This is a big wake-up call. Areas are flooding which have not flooded before.
"We have to make sure they don’t flood again but also tackle climate change long term.
“The Government must wake up to the fact we need to do something drastic now or we will have more situations like this.”
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Environment Agency chief Sir James Bevan warned the crisis “is not yet over”, telling people living near the Ouse and Severn rivers to be on high alert as “significant flooding” is expected later this week.
His agency issued a record 600 warnings over the weekend and 420 properties were flooded.
“Something has changed,” he said. “The climate emergency is driving more violent weather, higher seas and heavier rainfall. We need an approach.”
Philip Davies, Tory MP for Shipley, had said “precious little” was done after the 2015 floods and urged the government to “pull its finger out”.
But Sir James said “a lot is being done”, highlighting a £2.6billion investment in flood prevention and a further £4billion being offered for the next few years. He added: “You can’t make the whole country flood-proof.”
He also said “individuals have a role to play”, adding that one in six British homes is at risk of flooding.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Ms Terry wants to see more funding for the Environment Agency, local authorities and fire and rescue services. She added: “Spending on vital sea defences and flood barriers has to increase in worst-hit areas.
“Some communities will need to move – there are no relocation plans in place so a national debate about floods is urgently required. Planning laws need revision so councils can turn down homes in flood plains.”
Hannah Cloke, professor of hydrology at the University of Reading, added: “We’ve always seen big floods but we keep seeing these records broken. These types of events are most likely a taster of what is to come. Clearly, we are not ready for them.”
Britain's flood hell as communities say 'we can't cope'
Image: Tristan Potter / SWNS) Tristan Potter / SWNS)
Flooded communities still reeling from Storm Dennis are facing more misery this week.
Six “danger to life” warnings were issued for the rivers Lugg, Teme, Severn and Wye in Wales and western England.
Flood warnings are also in place in Upton-upon-Severn and Uckinghall, Worcs, with residents advised to evacuate after the River Severn burst its banks, closing roads in Shrewsbury.
Major incidents were declared in Hereford, Worcestershire and parts of South Wales as the joint death toll from Dennis and Storm Ciara hit seven.
Hundreds of people have been evacuated with 2,220 properties damaged by the two storms. The clean-up bill could run into billions.
York city centre was inundated by water from the River Ouse.
Labour MP for Rhondda Chris Bryant called the situation in South Wales “heartbreaking”.
He said people from some of the UK’s poorest areas “lost everything”.
But there is more to come with the Environment Agency and Met Office experts predicting “further significant” floods and 48 hours of torrential rain.
Some 520 flood warnings are in place across the country.
It comes as a woman who was swept away in Tenbury, Worcs, on Sunday, was named.
West Mercia Police said they found a body they believe to be Yvonne Booth, 55, of Great Barr, Birmingham.
Her family said: “Yvonne is a very much loved member of our family and we are all devastated by this news.”
Two men died off the Kent coast at the weekend. A climber on Ben Nevis also died, though the cause is unclear. Ciara caused three fatalities.
Communities spoke of the devastation.
In Hereford, flood water from the River Wye was so deep it covered goal posts at the Cathedral School.
Nursery boss Laura Yarwood, 32, said the “crazy” floods were “the worst anyone in Hereford has seen”.
She added: “I think most of the villages have been cut off and there’ve been quite a few evacuations.”
Locals in South Wales grabbed shovels to start the clean-up while others recalled their escapes.
Dad-of-two Daniel Patterson, 32, frantically tried to salvage precious possessions after his wife, Terri O’Donnell, 29, woke him at 4am.
She had heard water pouring into their home in the village of Nantgarw.
Daniel told the Mirror: “I went downstairs and could not believe what I was seeing – the water was coming through the letterbox.
“The water was at my ankles so I was rushing round trying to get everything I could upstairs. By then I had two screaming children and a very distressed partner, which made things very stressful.
“By 5am the water was round my waist and I had to just abandon ship.
“We have lost a lot, mainly our baby photos, which is very upsetting.”
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Daniel, Terri, and their children, Harper, five and Blake, one, went to his mum’s house in Barry, but returned to inspect their home yesterday.
Terri said: “It was devastating to look at 10 years of memories lost.
“Seeing the children’s toys covered in mud was the worst.”
Paralegal Caroline Jones, 57, told how her husband, Richard saved their dog after their home was inundated.
Image: Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror) Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror)
She said: “My first thought was the dog, who sleeps in the bathroom. Richard had to wade down there and knock the door down. The dog was drowning – it was horrible, but we got him.
“Questions need to be asked about how this happened.”
Gordon Churchill, also from Nantgarw, was rescued on his 96th birthday with daughter Carolyn, who save his treasured RAF medals.
Some homeowners living next to the River Taff, in Pontypridd, felt they had been abandoned.
Robin Williams, 62, said: “Where’s Boris? Where’s the help?”
Warning of more “heavy” downpours tomorrow and Thursday, Bonnie Diamond from the Met Office said: “There is rain in places where it isn’t really welcome.”
Andrew Morgan, leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council, said the region faced a “multi-million” bill to repair “roads, parks, bridges, flood defences and community buildings”.
Boris Johnson hides from crisis
Boris Johnson was today holed up in Chevening, a grace-and-favour mansion in Kent, refusing to convene a Cobra meeting or visit traumatised families dealing with the Storm Dennis floods.
The PM convened a Cobra meeting over flooding when he was chasing votes three months ago.
Shadow Environment Secretary Luke Pollard said: “It is a disgrace the Government has not convened Cobra. Now he is not campaigning for votes, the Prime Minister is completely missing in action.”
Environment Secretary George Eustice said: “The Government has a firm grip on this.” But acting Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey said: “Boris Johnson’s response to these floods has been shocking.”


thedailymirror--2020-02-17--Bruno Fernandes delivers verdict after Man Utd assist in win over Chelsea

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes appeared delighted following his side 's 2-0 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge .
A first-half header from Anthony Martial was followed by a Harry Maguire goal in the 66th minute from Fernandes ' corner to seal a crucial victory for the Red Devils in the race for Champions League qualification .
Fernandes was making only his second appearance for United after joining in January , and speaking to Sky Sports afterwards he seemed happy with the way things have gone for him so far at the club .
`` I feel great , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happy .
It 's a very difficult game against a team like Chelsea and we needed to win to keep forward in this way and winning games .
`` I think we can do much better with the ball but it was a good game against a good team we but did our game and won .
`` I feel good that I 'm playing for the biggest club in England and I 'm really happy .
It 's a dream come true . ''
The result sees United move just three points @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Champions League qualification could be fascinating in the coming weeks , with the likes of Tottenham , Sheffield United , Wolves and Everton also in contention .
There was controversy early on in the game as Maguire appeared to catch Michy Batshuayi in a delicate area with a trailing leg , but a VAR check concluded their was no evidence of dangerous play .
When asked about the incident , Maguire said : `` I knew I caught him but I felt like he was going to fall on me .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my leg so , if he was to fall on me , to hold him up .
`` Obviously I 've got studs on my boots and it probably looks worse than what it was on TV .
`` It was a natural reaction .
It was n't a kick out .
There was n't any intent or anything like that .
`` It was just my natural reaction to straighten my leg and if he was to fall on me to hold him up .
`` I did catch him and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think it 's the right decision in the end .
`` I apologised to him but it was nice that the referee saw sense . ''

The Portuguese midfielder put in another composed performance on his second appearance for the club during United's 2-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes appeared delighted following his side's 2-0 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
A first-half header from Anthony Martial was followed by a Harry Maguire goal in the 66th minute from Fernandes' corner to seal a crucial victory for the Red Devils in the race for Champions League qualification.
Fernandes was making only his second appearance for United after joining in January, and speaking to Sky Sports afterwards he seemed happy with the way things have gone for him so far at the club.
"I feel great," Fernandes said. "I'm really happy. It's a very difficult game against a team like Chelsea and we needed to win to keep forward in this way and winning games.
Image: WILL OLIVER/EPA-EFE/REX) WILL OLIVER/EPA-EFE/REX)
"I think we can do much better with the ball but it was a good game against a good team we but did our game and won.
"I feel good that I'm playing for the biggest club in England and I'm really happy. It's a dream come true."
The result sees United move just three points behind fourth-placed Chelsea, and the battle for Champions League qualification could be fascinating in the coming weeks, with the likes of Tottenham, Sheffield United, Wolves and Everton also in contention.
There was controversy early on in the game as Maguire appeared to catch Michy Batshuayi in a delicate area with a trailing leg, but a VAR check concluded their was no evidence of dangerous play.
When asked about the incident, Maguire said: "I knew I caught him but I felt like he was going to fall on me.
Image: WILL OLIVER/EPA-EFE/REX) WILL OLIVER/EPA-EFE/REX)
"But my natural reaction was to straighten my leg so, if he was to fall on me, to hold him up.
"Obviously I've got studs on my boots and it probably looks worse than what it was on TV.
"It was a natural reaction. It wasn't a kick out. There wasn't any intent or anything like that.
"It was just my natural reaction to straighten my leg and if he was to fall on me to hold him up.
"I did catch him and I knew at the time, but I think it's the right decision in the end.
"I apologised to him but it was nice that the referee saw sense."