thedailymirror--2020-09-10--Arsenal transfer news: Lyon's Aouar response, Bellerin and Martinez updates

Arsenal have already conducted some eye-catching transfer business this summer .
The Gunners have signed Willian and Gabriel Magalhaes - and snapped up Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos for a second year on loan .
But there are still expected to be plenty of comings and goings at the Emirates before the October 5 deadline , with Mikel Arteta keen to build a side capable of challenging for a Champions League place next season .
We take a look at four of the latest Arsenal transfer rumours .
Barcelona have held discussions with Arsenal sporting director Edu over signing right-back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arsenal are reportedly willing to sell Bellerin in order to fund moves for their top targets , with Bayer Leverkusen and Paris Saint-Germain also having been linked with the 25-year-old .
As per the report , the Gunners have indicated that they will accept an offer between €20million ( £18.1m ) and €25m ( £22.7m ) .
However , Barca will need to sell Nelson Semedo before meeting Arsenal ’ s valuation .
Bellerin came through Barcelona ’ s academy before joining Arsenal in 2011 .
He has made 205 appearances since , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during his time in north London .
Lyon not interested in Guendouzi as part of Aouar deal Lyon sporting director Juninho has ruled out a move for Arsenal ’ s Matteo Guendouzi as part of a deal that would see Houssem Aouar join the Gunners .
Aouar has been linked with a move to Arteta ’ s side following an impressive season in France , although the 22-year-old may cost in excess of £50m .
Arsenal broached the possibility of a cash-plus-player deal with Guendouzi offered to the Ligue 1 side .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lyon , according to Juninho .
`` I get on very well with [ Arsenal technical director ] Edu , we spoke on the phone , '' he told RMC Sport .
`` Aouar is really appreciated by Mikel Arteta .
`` Guendouzi was discussed during the call .
He is a great player , but he is the wrong profile .
We are not interested in that at all , we cut the conversation . ''
Serie A pair Torino and Fiorentina are locked in a battle to sign Arsenal midfielder Lucas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Torreira is expected to leave the Emirates having fallen down the pecking order under Arteta .
While Torino have offered £21.8m for the Uruguayan , Fiorentina are willing to spend £9m to bring the 24-year-old on loan with an £18.1m obligation buy in 2021 .
Torreira has made 89 appearances for Arsenal since joining from Sampdoria in 2018 .
Aston Villa are yet to receive a response from Arsenal after submitting an improved bid in excess of £15m for goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez , according to Goal .
Villa ’ s first bid was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 28-year-old at closer to £20m .
Martinez impressed after replacing the injured Bernd Leno during the latter stages of the 2019/20 season .
However , with Leno expected to regain the gloves under Arteta , Martinez is said to be weighing up his options given his desire to play regular first-team football .
As per the report , Arsenal are willing to extend Martinez ’ s contract , which is due to expire in 2022 , although the South American would earn more with a move to Villa Park .

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The latest transfer gossip around the Emirates as Mikel Arteta bids to build a squad capable of challenging in the Premier League and securing a Champions League spot
Arsenal have already conducted some eye-catching transfer business this summer.
The Gunners have signed Willian and Gabriel Magalhaes - and snapped up Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos for a second year on loan.
But there are still expected to be plenty of comings and goings at the Emirates before the October 5 deadline, with Mikel Arteta keen to build a side capable of challenging for a Champions League place next season.
We take a look at four of the latest Arsenal transfer rumours.
Barcelona register Bellerin interest
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Barcelona have held discussions with Arsenal sporting director Edu over signing right-back Hector Bellerin, according to Sport.
Arsenal are reportedly willing to sell Bellerin in order to fund moves for their top targets, with Bayer Leverkusen and Paris Saint-Germain also having been linked with the 25-year-old.
As per the report, the Gunners have indicated that they will accept an offer between €20million (£18.1m) and €25m (£22.7m).
However, Barca will need to sell Nelson Semedo before meeting Arsenal’s valuation.
Bellerin came through Barcelona’s academy before joining Arsenal in 2011. He has made 205 appearances since, helping the club win three FA Cups during his time in north London.
Lyon not interested in Guendouzi as part of Aouar deal
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Lyon sporting director Juninho has ruled out a move for Arsenal’s Matteo Guendouzi as part of a deal that would see Houssem Aouar join the Gunners.
Aouar has been linked with a move to Arteta’s side following an impressive season in France, although the 22-year-old may cost in excess of £50m.
Arsenal broached the possibility of a cash-plus-player deal with Guendouzi offered to the Ligue 1 side.
The 21-year-old, however, does not interest Lyon, according to Juninho.
"I get on very well with [Arsenal technical director] Edu, we spoke on the phone," he told RMC Sport.
"Aouar is really appreciated by Mikel Arteta.
"Guendouzi was discussed during the call. He is a great player, but he is the wrong profile. We are not interested in that at all, we cut the conversation."
Torino and Fiorentina battle for Torreira
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Serie A pair Torino and Fiorentina are locked in a battle to sign Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira, according to La Nazione.
Torreira is expected to leave the Emirates having fallen down the pecking order under Arteta.
While Torino have offered £21.8m for the Uruguayan, Fiorentina are willing to spend £9m to bring the 24-year-old on loan with an £18.1m obligation buy in 2021.
Torreira has made 89 appearances for Arsenal since joining from Sampdoria in 2018.
Villa await response to second Martinez bid
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Aston Villa are yet to receive a response from Arsenal after submitting an improved bid in excess of £15m for goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, according to Goal.
Villa’s first bid was knocked back with Arsenal said to value the 28-year-old at closer to £20m.
Martinez impressed after replacing the injured Bernd Leno during the latter stages of the 2019/20 season.
However, with Leno expected to regain the gloves under Arteta, Martinez is said to be weighing up his options given his desire to play regular first-team football.
As per the report, Arsenal are willing to extend Martinez’s contract, which is due to expire in 2022, although the South American would earn more with a move to Villa Park.


thedailymirror--2020-09-10--Kepa Arrizabalaga's response to Chelsea transfer move for Edouard Mendy

Kepa Arrizabalaga is ready to fight for his place at Chelsea as Frank Lampard 's side close in on the signing of Rennes keeper Edouard Mendy .
The Premier League are expected to complete the signing of Mendy for an initial £18million in the coming days - although Rennes have insisted there is some way to go before an agreement is reached .
Lampard wants Mendy to battle Kepa for the No.1 spot at Stamford Bridge , after dropping the Spaniard during two spells last season and instead putting his trust in Willy Cabellero .
The move for Senegal stopper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ future at Stamford Bridge .
However , there appears to have been little interest so far in Kepa , who Chelsea made the world 's most expensive keeper when they signed him for £71m in 2018 .
As speculation swirled over Kepa 's future earlier this summer , Chelsea were linked with big-name keepers Jan Oblak of Atletico Madrid and Marc-Andre ter Stegen of Barcelona .
The fact that Lampard 's side did n't manage to sign such a high-profile glovesman suggests that Kepa may still be able to save his Stamford Bridge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be relishing the competition provided by Mendy as he looks forward to the new season .
According to the London is Blue podcast cited by Metro , Kepa wants to stay at Chelsea and battle the expected new arrival for the No1 spot .
It is believed that Kepa 's camp feel he will benefit from the increased competition , and that he intends to build on a good relationship with Lampard as he looks to improve his Chelsea prospects .
Meanwhile , Rennes president Nicolas Holveck has stressed that no deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Holveck said on Wednesday : `` Discussions have started with Chelsea for Edouard Mendy .
“ I can understand his desire - he told us he wants to leave .
`` But for now there is no agreement and for a transfer you need an agreement of the three parties . ''
Should Frank Lampard keep faith with Kepa Arrizabalaga ?
Have your say in the comments below Mendy is believed to be keen to join Chelsea 's Premier League and Champions League push , but Holveck said : `` He is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` He can also play in the Champions League if he stays here . ''

Chelsea are expected to sign Mendy in the coming days amid doubts over Kepa's future after he was dropped last season - but there is still hope for the Spanish keeper
Kepa Arrizabalaga is ready to fight for his place at Chelsea as Frank Lampard's side close in on the signing of Rennes keeper Edouard Mendy.
The Premier League are expected to complete the signing of Mendy for an initial £18million in the coming days - although Rennes have insisted there is some way to go before an agreement is reached.
Lampard wants Mendy to battle Kepa for the No.1 spot at Stamford Bridge, after dropping the Spaniard during two spells last season and instead putting his trust in Willy Cabellero.
The move for Senegal stopper Mendy heightens doubts over Kepa's long-term future at Stamford Bridge.
However, there appears to have been little interest so far in Kepa, who Chelsea made the world's most expensive keeper when they signed him for £71m in 2018.
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As speculation swirled over Kepa's future earlier this summer, Chelsea were linked with big-name keepers Jan Oblak of Atletico Madrid and Marc-Andre ter Stegen of Barcelona.
The fact that Lampard's side didn't manage to sign such a high-profile glovesman suggests that Kepa may still be able to save his Stamford Bridge career.
And the 25-year-old is understood to be relishing the competition provided by Mendy as he looks forward to the new season.
According to the London is Blue podcast cited by Metro, Kepa wants to stay at Chelsea and battle the expected new arrival for the No1 spot.
It is believed that Kepa's camp feel he will benefit from the increased competition, and that he intends to build on a good relationship with Lampard as he looks to improve his Chelsea prospects.
Meanwhile, Rennes president Nicolas Holveck has stressed that no deal has yet been done for Mendy.
Holveck said on Wednesday: "Discussions have started with Chelsea for Edouard Mendy.
“I can understand his desire - he told us he wants to leave.
"But for now there is no agreement and for a transfer you need an agreement of the three parties."
Should Frank Lampard keep faith with Kepa Arrizabalaga? Have your say in the comments below
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Mendy is believed to be keen to join Chelsea's Premier League and Champions League push, but Holveck said: "He is not in the worst club in Europe either.
"He can also play in the Champions League if he stays here."


thedailymirror--2020-09-10--Kim Jong-un sent Donald Trump loved-up letters about when they held hands

Kim Jong-un sent Donald Trump hilariously loved-up letters gushing about the time they held hands , while describing the US President as `` powerful and preeminent '' .
In one note , the North Korean despot told Trump he was `` pleased to have formed good ties '' with the businessman-turned-politician following their historic first meeting in June 2018 .
`` I feel pleased to have formed good ties with such a powerful and preeminent statesman as Your Excellency , '' Kim wrote , before referring to a time they held hands .
`` That moment of history when I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the beautiful and sacred location as the whole world watched with great interest and hope to relive the honor of that day , '' the dictator said .
Another letter saw Kim imagining another meeting with Trump `` reminiscent of a scene from a fantasy film '' .
The president shared the letters with Watergate journalist Bob Woodward in February for his new book Rage , though he refused to give details of his responses .
Trump did , however , admit thinking `` Holy s**t '' when he first met Kim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ smart '' , before claiming the dictator branded Barack Obama an `` a**hole '' .
The two leaders ' meeting came as something of a shock after they traded insults in 2017 as North Korea made large advances in its nuclear and missile programme .
The US responded by leading an international effort to tighten sanctions .
But relations improved significantly at the June 2018 Singapore summit - the first time a serving US president had met with a North Korean leader .
Specifics about the meeting were sparse and a follow-up in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ US called for North Korea to completely give up its nuclear weapons while Kim demanded swift sanctions relief .
Critics claim the summits were of little substance other than political point scoring for the Trump administration , while others suggest the encounters served as platforms to give the despot legitimacy with little progress in disarmament .
According to the newly released recordings of interviews done for Rage , Trump also acknowledged he knew how deadly and contagious the coronavirus was but played it down because he did not want to create a panic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3 presidential election , the news about Trump 's comments again focused attention on the Republican president 's efforts to battle Covid-19 , which Democrats say have been too little , too late .

Donald Trump revealed the contents of the letters he received from North Korean despot Kim Jong-un during phone calls with journalist Bob Woodward - though refused to discuss his responses
Kim Jong-un sent Donald Trump loved-up letters reminiscing about when they held hands
Kim Jong-un sent Donald Trump hilariously loved-up letters gushing about the time they held hands, while describing the US President as "powerful and preeminent".
In one note, the North Korean despot told Trump he was "pleased to have formed good ties" with the businessman-turned-politician following their historic first meeting in June 2018.
"I feel pleased to have formed good ties with such a powerful and preeminent statesman as Your Excellency," Kim wrote, before referring to a time they held hands.
"That moment of history when I firmly held Your Excellency’s hand at the beautiful and sacred location as the whole world watched with great interest and hope to relive the honor of that day," the dictator said.
Image: SIMON SCHUSTER HANDOUT/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) SIMON SCHUSTER HANDOUT/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
Another letter saw Kim imagining another meeting with Trump "reminiscent of a scene from a fantasy film".
The president shared the letters with Watergate journalist Bob Woodward in February for his new book Rage, though he refused to give details of his responses.
Trump did, however, admit thinking "Holy s**t" when he first met Kim and realised he was "far beyond smart", before claiming the dictator branded Barack Obama an "a**hole".
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The two leaders' meeting came as something of a shock after they traded insults in 2017 as North Korea made large advances in its nuclear and missile programme.
The US responded by leading an international effort to tighten sanctions.
But relations improved significantly at the June 2018 Singapore summit - the first time a serving US president had met with a North Korean leader.
Image: AFP/Getty Images) AFP/Getty Images)
Specifics about the meeting were sparse and a follow-up in February 2019 saw further stalemate as the US called for North Korea to completely give up its nuclear weapons while Kim demanded swift sanctions relief.
Critics claim the summits were of little substance other than political point scoring for the Trump administration, while others suggest the encounters served as platforms to give the despot legitimacy with little progress in disarmament.
According to the newly released recordings of interviews done for Rage, Trump also acknowledged he knew how deadly and contagious the coronavirus was but played it down because he did not want to create a panic.
With weeks remaining until the November 3 presidential election, the news about Trump's comments again focused attention on the Republican president's efforts to battle Covid-19, which Democrats say have been too little, too late.


thedailymirror--2020-09-10--Man Utd's pursuit of Jadon Sancho hamstrung by Kai Havertz transfer to Chelsea

Manchester United are facing an excruciating price wrangle in their bid to land Jadon Sancho - and Kai Havertz 's transfer to Chelsea has n't made it any easier for them .
United are understood to have made a breakthrough in their pursuit of the Borussia Dortmund winger , having reached an agreement over agents ' fees and Sancho 's personal terms .
However , the sticking point in negotiations is still the price , with Dortmund insistent they wo n't sell Sancho for less than €120million euros ( £108m ) .
United have so far been unwilling to meet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are understood to view the figure as unrealistic given the global financial impact of coronavirus .
However , the Red Devils have reportedly offered £90m plus £18m in performance-related add-ons - a figure which would break the transfer record for a British player .
That 's according to a report from The Guardian , which claims United made the offer last month , having agreed personal terms believed to be worth around £250,000 per week to Sancho .
But that 's where Havertz comes in .
While United 's offer would ultimately meet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over two or three seasons - the Bundesliga club believe they can hold out for more , given Chelsea signed Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen in a £72.7m deal .
While attacking midfielder Havertz has scored 36 Bundesliga goals from 118 appearances , also posting 25 assists , Sancho has an even more impressive record .
The winger has 30 strikes from 78 games in the German top flight - having crucially also chipped in with 38 assists .
He also has three years left on his contract , so Dortmund are under no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they will compete in next season 's Champions League , so can continue to offer their player the chance to showcase his talents on club football 's biggest stage .
Should United meet Dortmund 's asking price for Jadon Sancho ?
Have your say in the comments below Sancho has reportedly told Dortmund he wants to join United - although it is understood he will not try to force through a move .
So the onus appears to be on United ahead of the October 5 transfer deadline to make an offer @ @ @ @ @

United are understood to have agreed terms with Sancho's representatives but Borussia Dortmund's price tag is still a sticking point - and Havertz's switch to Chelsea hasn't helped
Manchester United are facing an excruciating price wrangle in their bid to land Jadon Sancho - and Kai Havertz's transfer to Chelsea hasn't made it any easier for them.
United are understood to have made a breakthrough in their pursuit of the Borussia Dortmund winger, having reached an agreement over agents' fees and Sancho's personal terms.
However, the sticking point in negotiations is still the price, with Dortmund insistent they won't sell Sancho for less than €120million euros (£108m).
United have so far been unwilling to meet that price tag up front, and are understood to view the figure as unrealistic given the global financial impact of coronavirus.
However, the Red Devils have reportedly offered £90m plus £18m in performance-related add-ons - a figure which would break the transfer record for a British player.
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That's according to a report from The Guardian, which claims United made the offer last month, having agreed personal terms believed to be worth around £250,000 per week to Sancho.
But that's where Havertz comes in.
While United's offer would ultimately meet Dortmund's valuation of Sancho - albeit over two or three seasons - the Bundesliga club believe they can hold out for more, given Chelsea signed Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen in a £72.7m deal.
While attacking midfielder Havertz has scored 36 Bundesliga goals from 118 appearances, also posting 25 assists, Sancho has an even more impressive record.
The winger has 30 strikes from 78 games in the German top flight - having crucially also chipped in with 38 assists.
He also has three years left on his contract, so Dortmund are under no pressure to sell.
And unlike Leverkusen, they will compete in next season's Champions League, so can continue to offer their player the chance to showcase his talents on club football's biggest stage.
Should United meet Dortmund's asking price for Jadon Sancho? Have your say in the comments below
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Sancho has reportedly told Dortmund he wants to join United - although it is understood he will not try to force through a move.
So the onus appears to be on United ahead of the October 5 transfer deadline to make an offer that Dortmund find acceptable.


thedailymirror--2020-09-09--Mafia police killer 'bites off and swallows guard’s finger in cell attack'

A Mafia killer serving a life sentence reportedly bit off and swallowed a prison guard ’ s finger during a cell inspection .
Giuseppe Fanara is said to have attacked seven guards during a major altercation at Rebibbia prison in Rome when they came to his cell , reports Il Messagero .
The 60-year-old Sicilian mobster is isolated from other prisoners to prevent him from contacting fellow Cosa Nostra members and re-engaging in his illegal operations , as per Italy 's tough 41-bis penal code .
He was one of several mobsters eventually convicted of the killing of celebrated police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is understood to have bitten off the guard 's little finger on his right hand before it `` disappeared '' , with prosecutors concluding he had swallowed it , the newspaper reports .
`` A search was carried out for the finger but it was never found , which led us to conclude that he swallowed it , '' an official said .
He is then alleged to have turned on the other guards and charged at them armed with a broomstick , shouting `` I ’ ll slit your throats like pigs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the prisoner has been shipped out to Sassari prison , a high-security facility in Sardinia .
Fanara is nine years into his current sentence .
In April , multiple Italian mafia bosses who had 18 months or less left on their sentences were released to house arrest in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus .
However , a major backlash led authorities to re-think the move .
Fanara 's incarceration came about as a result of an anti-mafia sweep in 2006 across Sicily 's Agrigente region .
He was reportedly given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with his crimes also including killing two brothers who fell foul of the mafia , as well as others during gang wars in the 1990s .

At the time of the attack Mafia boss Giuseppe Fanara, 60, is serving his life sentence at Rome's Rebibbia prison and lives in almost total isolation
A Mafia killer serving a life sentence reportedly bit off and swallowed a prison guard’s finger during a cell inspection.
Giuseppe Fanara is said to have attacked seven guards during a major altercation at Rebibbia prison in Rome when they came to his cell, reports Il Messagero.
The 60-year-old Sicilian mobster is isolated from other prisoners to prevent him from contacting fellow Cosa Nostra members and re-engaging in his illegal operations, as per Italy's tough 41-bis penal code.
He was one of several mobsters eventually convicted of the killing of celebrated police officer Giuliano Guazzelli in 1992.
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Fanara is understood to have bitten off the guard's little finger on his right hand before it "disappeared", with prosecutors concluding he had swallowed it, the newspaper reports.
"A search was carried out for the finger but it was never found, which led us to conclude that he swallowed it," an official said.
He is then alleged to have turned on the other guards and charged at them armed with a broomstick, shouting "I’ll slit your throats like pigs!"
Following the incident in June the prisoner has been shipped out to Sassari prison, a high-security facility in Sardinia.
He faces fresh charges, including aggravated assault and resisting arrest, Il Messagero reports.
Fanara is nine years into his current sentence.
In April, multiple Italian mafia bosses who had 18 months or less left on their sentences were released to house arrest in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus.
However, a major backlash led authorities to re-think the move.
Fanara's incarceration came about as a result of an anti-mafia sweep in 2006 across Sicily's Agrigente region.
He was reportedly given three life sentences and another 18-year term, with his crimes also including killing two brothers who fell foul of the mafia, as well as others during gang wars in the 1990s.


thedailymirror--2020-09-09--Kool and The Gang co-founder Ronald Bell dies with wife by his side

Ronald Bell has died aged 68 , a representative for the singer has said .
The Kool & The Gang co-founder died on Wednesday at his home in the US Virgin Islands with his wife by his side , his publicist said .
The news was confirmed by his wife and agent Tia Sinclair to Variety but no cause of death was released .
Ronald co-founded Kool & The Gang in New Jersey in 1964 and wrote some of the group 's best-known songs , including party staple Celebration , Cherish , Jungle Boogie and Summer Madness .
The band @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1970s and won the album of the year Grammy in 1978 for their work on the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack .
They are also one of the most sampled artists of all time , with the horns from their 1973 funky jam Jungle Boogie featuring on hundreds of other songs .
In 2015 , Kool & the Gang were honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame .
Ronald sang alongside Amir Bayyan , Curtis Williams , Dennis Thomas , George Brown , Lavell Evan , Louis Taylor , Shawn McQuiller @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and was a member of the group since 1964 .
Ronald and his teenage brother Robert 'Kool ' Bell were unable to afford drums in 1964 , so they would collect old paint cans from their Ohio neighbourhood so they could use them as percussion instruments .
It was on these that they worked out different tones which would be the backbone of their 50 years in music .
They moved to New Jersey , setting up in front of the subway in New York ’ s Greenwich Village .
Ronald told Rolling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ d make about five dollars in three weeks . ''
The celebrated funk-pop group went on to sell more than 70 million albums worldwide .
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Kool & The Gang co-founder Ronald Bell has died aged 68, at his home, a representative for the singer has said
Ronald Bell has died aged 68, a representative for the singer has said.
The Kool & The Gang co-founder died on Wednesday at his home in the US Virgin Islands with his wife by his side, his publicist said.
The news was confirmed by his wife and agent Tia Sinclair to Variety but no cause of death was released.
Ronald co-founded Kool & The Gang in New Jersey in 1964 and wrote some of the group's best-known songs, including party staple Celebration, Cherish, Jungle Boogie and Summer Madness.
The band were one of the biggest of the 1970s and won the album of the year Grammy in 1978 for their work on the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack.
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They are also one of the most sampled artists of all time, with the horns from their 1973 funky jam Jungle Boogie featuring on hundreds of other songs.
In 2015, Kool & the Gang were honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.
Ronald sang alongside Amir Bayyan, Curtis Williams, Dennis Thomas, George Brown, Lavell Evan, Louis Taylor, Shawn McQuiller, Timothy Horton and Michael Ray, and was a member of the group since 1964.
Image: Michael Ochs Archives) Michael Ochs Archives)
Ronald and his teenage brother Robert 'Kool' Bell were unable to afford drums in 1964, so they would collect old paint cans from their Ohio neighbourhood so they could use them as percussion instruments.
It was on these that they worked out different tones which would be the backbone of their 50 years in music.
They moved to New Jersey, setting up in front of the subway in New York’s Greenwich Village.
Ronald told Rolling Stone in 2015: "We’d make about five dollars in three weeks."
The celebrated funk-pop group went on to sell more than 70 million albums worldwide.
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thedailymirror--2020-09-09--Michael Jackson told Lisa Marie that Debbie Rowe 'would give him kids he wanted'

Michael Jackson was so keen to start a family that he issued an ultimatum to his wife Lisa Marie , when she did n't express the same eagerness .
Speaking in an interview with Oprah Winfrey from 2010 , which has resurfaced online , Lisa Marie recalls how the pop singer tried to harangue her into having children and told her that Debbie Rowe 'would do it ' if she did n't .
Speaking about that issue in her marriage , Lisa Marie insisted : `` Michael wasn ’ t a bad person , he didn ’ t know any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I felt I was disposable . ''
Lisa Marie pointed to the fact that Michael had been famous from an early age and was used to getting his own way , so was a bit miffed when she was n't on the same page with starting a family .
He told Lisa Marie that there would always be someone else who would and it was n't long after that , Lisa Marie filed for divorce .
Their romance had been a whirlwind with the couple announcing their engagement and marriage in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both insisted that the marriage had sexual chemistry but there were many that did n't buy into the validity of their relationship .
Lisa Marie , who is the daughter of Elvis Presley , had left her husband , Riley Keough , and two small children – four-year-old Riley and baby Ben – so that she could hook up with Michael .
Lisa Marie recalled : `` I was trying to process what I had done .
I could never feel good about it .
How could I have done that to someone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ones ... '' Meanwhile , Michael had met Debbie Rowe , who was working for dermatologist Arnold Klein , who was treating Michael for the skin pigmentation condition vitiligo .
Lisa Marie wanted to buy some more time on committing to a family with Michael but knew that time was running out .
She said : `` I know she ( Rowe ) was there the whole time telling him she would do it .
`` He would tell me , ‘ If you ’ re not gon na do it , Debbie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' And we would get into arguments because that wasn ’ t how to handle it .
But that ’ s how he knew how to handle it : 'If you ’ re not going to do it , this person will .
Are you going to do it or not ? '
'' Lisa Marie said that she was never against having children with the singer but knew there was more to it than just being the mother to his child .
She continued : `` I just wanted to make sure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I was thinking , ' I don ’ t ever want to get into a custody battle with him .
I don ’ t want to do this , I don ’ t want to go head to head with him so I need to make sure that everything around is good . '
`` I had children and I knew bringing children into certain circumstances you have to make sure that everything is safe and secure and ok. '' And I wanted too make sure he and I were really , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be up against so much . ''
It was an obstacle that the couple would never overcome , with their marriage deteriorating and their arguments escalating .
Lisa Marie claimed that Michael was surrounded by `` vampires '' who wanted to use him for their own good .
In January 1996 , Lisa Marie filed for divorce , bringing to an end their 18 months together .
Michael wasted no time in making his dream of having a family come true , announcing that Debbie was pregnant in October that year .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Prince Michael was born .
Lisa Marie has said since that she believes that the pregnancy was a jab at her from Michael .
She said : `` I knew it was a bit of a retaliatory act on his part , because I didn ’ t have a baby . ''
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Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie reached a crossroads in their marriage when it came to starting a family with the pop star saying he would go elsewhere if she didn't cede to his demands
Michael Jackson was so keen to start a family that he issued an ultimatum to his wife Lisa Marie, when she didn't express the same eagerness.
Speaking in an interview with Oprah Winfrey from 2010, which has resurfaced online, Lisa Marie recalls how the pop singer tried to harangue her into having children and told her that Debbie Rowe 'would do it' if she didn't.
Speaking about that issue in her marriage, Lisa Marie insisted: "Michael wasn’t a bad person, he didn’t know any better. I took it very personally, I felt I was disposable."
Lisa Marie pointed to the fact that Michael had been famous from an early age and was used to getting his own way, so was a bit miffed when she wasn't on the same page with starting a family.
Image: Reuters) Reuters)
He told Lisa Marie that there would always be someone else who would and it wasn't long after that, Lisa Marie filed for divorce.
Their romance had been a whirlwind with the couple announcing their engagement and marriage in the same month, April 1994.
They both insisted that the marriage had sexual chemistry but there were many that didn't buy into the validity of their relationship.
Lisa Marie, who is the daughter of Elvis Presley, had left her husband, Riley Keough, and two small children – four-year-old Riley and baby Ben – so that she could hook up with Michael.
Image: ExpressStar) ExpressStar)
Lisa Marie recalled: "I was trying to process what I had done. I could never feel good about it. How could I have done that to someone? And I had these two little ones..."
Meanwhile, Michael had met Debbie Rowe, who was working for dermatologist Arnold Klein, who was treating Michael for the skin pigmentation condition vitiligo.
Lisa Marie wanted to buy some more time on committing to a family with Michael but knew that time was running out.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
She said: "I know she (Rowe) was there the whole time telling him she would do it.
"He would tell me, ‘If you’re not gonna do it, Debbie said she’ll do it.’
"And we would get into arguments because that wasn’t how to handle it. But that’s how he knew how to handle it: 'If you’re not going to do it, this person will. Are you going to do it or not?'"
Lisa Marie said that she was never against having children with the singer but knew there was more to it than just being the mother to his child.
She continued: "I just wanted to make sure. I was looking into the future and I was thinking, 'I don’t ever want to get into a custody battle with him. I don’t want to do this, I don’t want to go head to head with him so I need to make sure that everything around is good.'
"I had children and I knew bringing children into certain circumstances you have to make sure that everything is safe and secure and ok.
"And I wanted too make sure he and I were really, really united because we were going to be up against so much."
Image: PA) PA)
It was an obstacle that the couple would never overcome, with their marriage deteriorating and their arguments escalating.
Lisa Marie claimed that Michael was surrounded by "vampires" who wanted to use him for their own good.
In January 1996, Lisa Marie filed for divorce, bringing to an end their 18 months together.
Michael wasted no time in making his dream of having a family come true, announcing that Debbie was pregnant in October that year.
They married in November and in February 1997, Prince Michael was born.
Lisa Marie has said since that she believes that the pregnancy was a jab at her from Michael.
She said: "I knew it was a bit of a retaliatory act on his part, because I didn’t have a baby."
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thedailymirror--2020-09-09--Jake Quickenden's girlfriend slips into lingerie to give first look at baby bump

Jake Quickenden 's pregnant girlfriend Sophie Church stripped down to her underwear to reveal her growing bump for the first time .
The gorgeous mum-to-be posed in sexy black lingerie as she gave fans a look at her stomach after announcing the news on Sunday .
Sophie and Jake were thrilled by news they will become parents following their recent miscarriage heartbreak .
As she prepares to become a first-time mum , Sophie posed in a full-length mirror to show off every angle of her changing body .
`` Morning baby x '' she wrote next to the sweet selfie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lorraine , former X Factor star Jake said : `` It was really hard , so hard for Sophie , it 's her body .
`` It affected both of us , honestly it was really tough .
Luckily , I tried to keep you positive , thinking we 'll try again and tried to keep her going and here we are . ''
Meanwhile , therapist Sophie gave fans an update on her pregnancy and hinted at how long she has left .
His girlfriend said : `` So far it has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ felt really sick .
But now I 'm coming out the other side and hoping the next few months I 'll be able to enjoy .
She teased : `` We 've only got about five months left . ''
The singer is `` so excited '' to become a dad alongside his partner of two years .
He has already had some experience as Sophie is already mum to her little boy Freddie .
She told Hello !
magazine : `` Jake will be such an amazing dad .
`` Just seeing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know that he will be brilliant and completely hands on . ''
Jake opened up on the overwhelming support the pair have received from fans , and the nasty trolling Sophie has already been shown to .
He said : `` I received more support now than I did on X Factor .
If I had this much then I might have won it !
We did have one tweet which was horrible .
`` I 'm from Scunthorpe and ca n't help but go back at them if say something .
99 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sticks in mind are the nasty ones . ''
Jake was referring to a Twitter user who wrote : `` Hope ur gf loses the baby . ''
However the musician fired back at the now-deleted tweet , saying : `` Never thought a tweet would make me feel sick , if only you knew how hurtful this is not only to us but so many other people !
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`` Please grow the F*** up quickly . ''
Sophie suffered a miscarriage in 2019 when she was six months pregnant .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ their little bundle of joy after a tragic past .
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Jake Quickenden explains sweet reason he won't find out his baby's gender until birth
Jake Quickenden explains sweet reason he won't find out his baby's gender until birth
Jake Quickenden's pregnant girlfriend Sophie Church ditched her clothes as she posed in her lingerie to show off her growing baby bump for the first time
Jake Quickenden's pregnant girlfriend poses in lingerie to give first look at bump
Jake Quickenden's pregnant girlfriend Sophie Church stripped down to her underwear to reveal her growing bump for the first time.
The gorgeous mum-to-be posed in sexy black lingerie as she gave fans a look at her stomach after announcing the news on Sunday.
Sophie and Jake were thrilled by news they will become parents following their recent miscarriage heartbreak.
As she prepares to become a first-time mum, Sophie posed in a full-length mirror to show off every angle of her changing body.
"Morning baby x" she wrote next to the sweet selfie.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Speaking about the tragic miscarriage on Lorraine, former X Factor star Jake said: "It was really hard, so hard for Sophie, it's her body.
"It affected both of us, honestly it was really tough. Luckily, I tried to keep you positive, thinking we'll try again and tried to keep her going and here we are."
Meanwhile, therapist Sophie gave fans an update on her pregnancy and hinted at how long she has left.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
His girlfriend said: "So far it hasn't been too good, I've felt really sick. But now I'm coming out the other side and hoping the next few months I'll be able to enjoy.
She teased: "We've only got about five months left."
The singer is "so excited" to become a dad alongside his partner of two years.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
He has already had some experience as Sophie is already mum to her little boy Freddie.
She told Hello! magazine: "Jake will be such an amazing dad.
"Just seeing how he is with Freddie, I know that he will be brilliant and completely hands on."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Jake opened up on the overwhelming support the pair have received from fans, and the nasty trolling Sophie has already been shown to.
He said: "I received more support now than I did on X Factor. If I had this much then I might have won it! We did have one tweet which was horrible.
"I'm from Scunthorpe and can't help but go back at them if say something. 99 per cent are nice ones but what sticks in mind are the nasty ones."
Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock) ITV/REX/Shutterstock) Image: Twitter) Twitter)
Jake was referring to a Twitter user who wrote: "Hope ur gf loses the baby."
However the musician fired back at the now-deleted tweet, saying: "Never thought a tweet would make me feel sick, if only you knew how hurtful this is not only to us but so many other people!!!
"Please grow the F*** up quickly."
Sophie suffered a miscarriage in 2019 when she was six months pregnant.
However the couple are ready to welcome their little bundle of joy after a tragic past.
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thedailymirror--2020-09-09--Lift taxes on plane travel to tackle climate change, says Climate Assembly study

Taxes on plane travel should rise to tackle climate change , a major report drawn up for MPs recommends today .
The 556-page Climate Assembly UK study makes a series of suggestions about how the Government can meet its pledge for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 .
The landmark report is the culmination of more than 6,000 hours of evidence sessions with 108 members over six weekends earlier this year .
One of its key recommendations says : “ Assembly members ’ preferred policy option for managing the amount we fly were taxes that increase as people fly more often @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Eighty per cent of Assembly members ‘ strongly agreed ’ or ‘ agreed ’ that this should be part of how the UK gets to net-zero .
“ Assembly members tended to see these taxes as fairer than alternatives that only took into account one of how often or how far people fly .
“ They also felt they were less problematic in terms of their impact on people with lower incomes .
“ Some Assembly members suggested that exceptions would need to be made for people with family abroad or for 'essential @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any money raised from such taxes should be ring-fenced to support new air travel technologies.
” Aviation contributes about 2 % of the world 's global carbon emissions , according to the International Air Transport Association .
Industry chiefs have pledged to cut emissions by switching to more fuel efficient planes .
But campaigners say more action is needed more quickly to curb the amount of pollution spewed out by jets criss-crossing the globe .
The Assembly was commissioned by six House of Commons Select Committees to understand public preferences on how the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the impact decisions on how to cut carbon emissions will have on people ’ s lives .
In an opening statement , Assembly members said it was “ imperative that there is strong and clear leadership from Government ” that should “ forge a cross-party consensus that allows for certainty , long-term planning and a phased transition ” and stress : “ Now is not the time for scoring party political points.
” Welcoming the report , Commons Business Select Committee chairman Darren Jones said : “ This is an extremely important contribution @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reaches our net zero target and I hope it gives impetus to policymakers to take bold action to reduce our emissions .
“ The range of voices within these pages reflect our population .
“ The fact that Assembly members have been able to arrive at clear recommendations whilst respecting each others ' values and experiences sets an example for us all .
“ It is vital that Parliament and Government examine and use the recommendations which the Assembly sets out today.
” Committee on Climate Change Chief Executive Chris Stark said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is broad support for climate action in the UK , and we strongly welcome its findings .
“ The views of the Assembly are useful in two ways – they help inform the scenarios we are developing to demonstrate how the UK can reach net-zero emissions , and they are particularly useful in considering the policies that will help achieve the goal .
“ It ’ s a real step forward to have this new insight.
” Greenpeace 's head of green recovery Rosie Rogers said : “ We need to give the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re to tackle the climate emergency fairly and sustainably .
“ The Climate Assembly UK has taken on this challenge and shown that an informed public can deal with even the thorniest issues , producing a strong set of recommendations to help us solve the climate challenge .
“ With this representative selection of the public behind him , Boris Johnson now has the mandate he needs to take the tough decisions on transport , renewables , aviation and diet .
”

The huge report makes a series of recommendations about how to curb carbon emissions
Taxes on plane travel should rise to tackle climate change, a major report drawn up for MPs recommends today.
The 556-page Climate Assembly UK study makes a series of suggestions about how the Government can meet its pledge for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
The landmark report is the culmination of more than 6,000 hours of evidence sessions with 108 members over six weekends earlier this year.
One of its key recommendations says: “Assembly members’ preferred policy option for managing the amount we fly were taxes that increase as people fly more often and as they fly further.
“Eighty per cent of Assembly members ‘strongly agreed’ or ‘agreed’ that this should be part of how the UK gets to net-zero.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
“Assembly members tended to see these taxes as fairer than alternatives that only took into account one of how often or how far people fly.
“They also felt they were less problematic in terms of their impact on people with lower incomes.
“Some Assembly members suggested that exceptions would need to be made for people with family abroad or for 'essential flyers'.
“Others felt that any money raised from such taxes should be ring-fenced to support new air travel technologies.”
Aviation contributes about 2% of the world's global carbon emissions, according to the International Air Transport Association.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Industry chiefs have pledged to cut emissions by switching to more fuel efficient planes.
But campaigners say more action is needed more quickly to curb the amount of pollution spewed out by jets criss-crossing the globe.
The Assembly was commissioned by six House of Commons Select Committees to understand public preferences on how the UK should tackle climate change because of the impact decisions on how to cut carbon emissions will have on people’s lives.
In an opening statement, Assembly members said it was “imperative that there is strong and clear leadership from Government” that should “forge a cross-party consensus that allows for certainty, long-term planning and a phased transition” and stress: “Now is not the time for scoring party political points.”
Welcoming the report, Commons Business Select Committee chairman Darren Jones said: “This is an extremely important contribution to the debate on how the UK reaches our net zero target and I hope it gives impetus to policymakers to take bold action to reduce our emissions.
Image: Bristol Post/SWNS) Bristol Post/SWNS)
“The range of voices within these pages reflect our population.
“The fact that Assembly members have been able to arrive at clear recommendations whilst respecting each others' values and experiences sets an example for us all.
“It is vital that Parliament and Government examine and use the recommendations which the Assembly sets out today.”
Committee on Climate Change Chief Executive Chris Stark said: “Climate Assembly UK has shown there is broad support for climate action in the UK, and we strongly welcome its findings.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“The views of the Assembly are useful in two ways – they help inform the scenarios we are developing to demonstrate how the UK can reach net-zero emissions, and they are particularly useful in considering the policies that will help achieve the goal.
“It’s a real step forward to have this new insight.”
Greenpeace's head of green recovery Rosie Rogers said: “We need to give the public a real voice if we’re to tackle the climate emergency fairly and sustainably.
“The Climate Assembly UK has taken on this challenge and shown that an informed public can deal with even the thorniest issues, producing a strong set of recommendations to help us solve the climate challenge.
“With this representative selection of the public behind him, Boris Johnson now has the mandate he needs to take the tough decisions on transport, renewables, aviation and diet.”


thedailymirror--2020-09-09--Keeley Hawes breaks down in tears over haunting new 'honour killing' drama

Keeley Hawes broke down in tears as she told of the huge burden of playing the policewoman who fought for justice for `` honour killing '' victim Banaz Mahmod .
Banaz , 20 , was raped and strangled on the orders of her father and other family members after ending her abusive arranged marriage and choosing her own boyfriend .
She was failed by police , having asked for protection multiple times , even naming her would-be murderers .
The Londoner was killed in 2006 and her body was found in a suitcase buried in a garden in Birmingham .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ DCI Goode , who led the inquiry , and said she felt more pressure than she 'd experienced in any other role .
`` We were so mindful we were dealing with real people , so there is that element – much more so than anything I 've worked on .
`` The responsibility is huge , I felt it every day , every day since . ''
Weeping , she added : `` You want to do the right thing by everyone and to give Banaz the utmost respect , and also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It 's unimaginable what Banaz and her family have been through .
Caroline dedicated her life to this case . ''
Mum-of-three Keeley , 44 , admitted she felt ashamed at knowing little about honour killings beforehand and she `` went through every emotion '' while reading scripts .
And the Line of Duty star has huge respect for `` extraordinary '' DCI Goode and her desire to achieve justice , after seeing a documentary about the case .
Writer Gwyneth Hughes said the ITV two-parter , which airs later this month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She said : `` Banaz was n't any kind of doormat – she was a shy , homely girl but had the courage to attempt to tell police what was happening to her . ''
Praising DCI Goode 's efforts she said : `` The upshot was five life sentences for murder , which does n't bring Banaz back any more than our film can .
`` But we are all here to honour her in the proper use of that word . ''

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Actress Keeley Hawes couldn't fight back the tears as she told of her new drama, in which she plays a policewoman fighting for justice for the victim of an 'honour killing'
Keeley Hawes breaks down in tears over haunting new 'honour killing' drama
Keeley Hawes broke down in tears as she told of the huge burden of playing the policewoman who fought for justice for "honour killing" victim Banaz Mahmod.
Banaz, 20, was raped and strangled on the orders of her father and other family members after ending her abusive arranged marriage and choosing her own boyfriend.
She was failed by police, having asked for protection multiple times, even naming her would-be murderers.
The Londoner was killed in 2006 and her body was found in a suitcase buried in a garden in Birmingham.
In ITV drama Honour, Keeley plays DCI Goode, who led the inquiry, and said she felt more pressure than she'd experienced in any other role.
Image: PA) PA)
"We were so mindful we were dealing with real people, so there is that element – much more so than anything I've worked on.
"The responsibility is huge, I felt it every day, every day since."
Weeping, she added: "You want to do the right thing by everyone and to give Banaz the utmost respect, and also do the right thing by Caroline.
Image: PA) PA)
Image: HERA PICTURES/ITV) HERA PICTURES/ITV)
"It's unimaginable what Banaz and her family have been through. Caroline dedicated her life to this case."
Mum-of-three Keeley, 44, admitted she felt ashamed at knowing little about honour killings beforehand and she "went through every emotion" while reading scripts.
And the Line of Duty star has huge respect for "extraordinary" DCI Goode and her desire to achieve justice, after seeing a documentary about the case.
Image: PA) PA)
Writer Gwyneth Hughes said the ITV two-parter, which airs later this month, was a really important story.
She said: "Banaz wasn't any kind of doormat – she was a shy, homely girl but had the courage to attempt to tell police what was happening to her."
Praising DCI Goode's efforts she said: "The upshot was five life sentences for murder, which doesn't bring Banaz back any more than our film can.
"But we are all here to honour her in the proper use of that word."


thedailymirror--2020-09-09--'Make misogyny a hate crime like racism and homophobia', demand campaigners

Campaigners today step up their fight for misogyny to be classed as a hate crime as they publish a report outlining everyday abuse suffered by women .
Organising charity Citizens UK said women were three times more likely than men to experience threats and acts of sexual violence and assault .
Horrific examples uncovered by researchers include a Jewish woman slammed against a wall and threatened with sexual assault during a barrage of anti-Semitic abuse in Manchester , and a Muslim woman punched in the face at traffic lights in Birmingham .
The study is based on findings from more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ participants in five cities – Birmingham , Cardiff , Newcastle , Manchester and London .
It reveals 45.2 % of women reported being threatened with sexual violence compared with 16.2 % of men .
Some 42.7 % of women quizzed said they had been sexually assaulted , compared with 12.5 % of men .
But , the study says , despite women being more frequent targets for hate-motivated attacks because of their gender than men , there is no consistent way for women to report misogyny under current hate crime laws .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Ethnic and Religious Diversity , recommends overhauling criteria so misogyny is specifically recorded .
Former Notts Police Chief Constable Sue Fish , who pioneered the adoption of misogyny as a specific category of hate crime in the force area , said : “ Making misogyny a hate crime was one of the simplest tasks I ’ ve ever done working in the Police – and yet the results that we saw were incredible .
“ Some of the feedback we had was that women @ @ @ @ @ @ @ themselves as ‘ walking taller ’ and with their ‘ heads held high.
’ “ In Nottinghamshire we started rolling a small stone down a hill , and it ’ s gathering moss , gathering traction , and has the potential to make a huge difference to the lives of all women , and also men.
” Philip Grindell , chief executive of threat management consultancy Defuse Global , said : “ My personal view is misogyny should be a hate crime – women are being disproportionately targeted on the basis of their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of an escalation of threats and attacks against high-profile women – reflecting a wider problem in society at large and the need for policing to adjust accordingly.
” Abdul Basith Mohammed , of Newcastle Central Mosque , said : “ Attacks against Muslim women are a clear and present danger and are having a hugely damaging effect on their wellbeing , and confidence using public transport or to go to public places .
“ We need a better reporting system to ensure people feel confident that they will be taken seriously .
”

A study reveals shocking levels of abuse waged against women - and calls for a specific offence to be created
Campaigners today step up their fight for misogyny to be classed as a hate crime as they publish a report outlining everyday abuse suffered by women.
Organising charity Citizens UK said women were three times more likely than men to experience threats and acts of sexual violence and assault.
Horrific examples uncovered by researchers include a Jewish woman slammed against a wall and threatened with sexual assault during a barrage of anti-Semitic abuse in Manchester, and a Muslim woman punched in the face at traffic lights in Birmingham.
The study is based on findings from more than 1,000 people and 200 focus group participants in five cities – Birmingham, Cardiff, Newcastle, Manchester and London.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
It reveals 45.2% of women reported being threatened with sexual violence compared with 16.2% of men.
Some 42.7% of women quizzed said they had been sexually assaulted, compared with 12.5% of men.
But, the study says, despite women being more frequent targets for hate-motivated attacks because of their gender than men, there is no consistent way for women to report misogyny under current hate crime laws.
The report, written by Dr Farhan Samanani of the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Ethnic and Religious Diversity, recommends overhauling criteria so misogyny is specifically recorded.
Former Notts Police Chief Constable Sue Fish, who pioneered the adoption of misogyny as a specific category of hate crime in the force area, said: “Making misogyny a hate crime was one of the simplest tasks I’ve ever done working in the Police – and yet the results that we saw were incredible.
“Some of the feedback we had was that women, for the first time, described themselves as ‘walking taller’ and with their ‘heads held high.’
“In Nottinghamshire we started rolling a small stone down a hill, and it’s gathering moss, gathering traction, and has the potential to make a huge difference to the lives of all women, and also men.”
Image: Getty) Getty)
Philip Grindell, chief executive of threat management consultancy Defuse Global, said: “My personal view is misogyny should be a hate crime – women are being disproportionately targeted on the basis of their gender.
“There is ample evidence of an escalation of threats and attacks against high-profile women – reflecting a wider problem in society at large and the need for policing to adjust accordingly.”
Abdul Basith Mohammed, of Newcastle Central Mosque, said: “Attacks against Muslim women are a clear and present danger and are having a hugely damaging effect on their wellbeing, and confidence using public transport or to go to public places.
“This must end.
“We need a better reporting system to ensure people feel confident that they will be taken seriously.”


thedailymirror--2020-09-09--Donald Trump knew Covid-19 was 'deadly stuff' and highly contagious in February

Donald Trump knew how deadly and highly contagious coronavirus was in February , it has been revealed .
The US President admitted he was aware Covid-19 was dangerous , airborne , and `` more deadly than even your strenuous flus , '' weeks before the country reported its first death from the virus .
Mr Trump 's comments were made during an interview with the Washington Post 's Bob Woodward in recorded phone interviews in February , before coronavirus brought the world to a halt .
Mr Woodward , who spoke to the president 18 times from December to July @ @ @ @ @ @ @ book called `` Rage '' .
Speaking about coronavirus Trump told Woodward `` This is deadly stuff , '' on February 7 .
`` You just breathe the air and that 's how it 's passed , ' Trump added during the phone call .
`` And so that 's a very tricky one .
That 's a very delicate one .
It 's also more deadly than even your strenuous flu . ''
Mr Trump was briefed on coroanvirus on January 28 in the Oval Office .
National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the biggest national security threat you face in your presidency , '' according to Woodward .
Then in March , Trump told Woodward that he wanted to `` play it ( coronavirus ) down .
`` I wanted to always play it down , '' Trump told himon March 19 , even as he had declared a national emergency over the virus days earlier .
`` I still like playing it down , because I do n't want to create a panic . ''
When asked about his comments during a press conference @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to avoid panic among the public .
He said : `` We have to show calm .
[ I 'm ] certainly I 'm not going to drive this country or the world into a frenzy .
`` We do n't want to go around screaming , 'Look at this , look at this . '
'' Speaking at a rally in Michigan , Mr Biden said : `` It was a life and death betrayal of the American people .
It 's beyond despicable .
It 's a dereliction of duty , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deadly it was .
He knew and purposely played it down .
Worse , he lied . ''
Despite the US having the highest death toll in the country , Trump dismissed any blame towards the handling of the pandemic .
`` The virus has nothing to do with me .
It ’ s not my fault , '' he told Woodward on July 21 .
When asked about the book , White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said : `` The president never downplayed the virus , once again .
The president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about this . ''
It comes as the US , which has the highest Covid-19 death toll in the world , creeps towards 200,000 coronavirus deaths .
Yesterday saw another 1,120 deaths in the country reported , taking the total to 195,150 .
There have been more than 6,546,000 cases across the US - the highest number of cases in the world .

Trump admits that he misled the public about coronavirus to reduce panic
Trump admits that he misled the public about coronavirus to reduce panic
In a series of phone interviews with journalist Bob Woodward, Mr Trump said he knew coronavirus was 'deadly stuff' in February - weeks before someone died from the disease in the US
Donald Trump knew how deadly and highly contagious coronavirus was in February, it has been revealed.
The US President admitted he was aware Covid-19 was dangerous, airborne, and "more deadly than even your strenuous flus," weeks before the country reported its first death from the virus.
Mr Trump's comments were made during an interview with the Washington Post's Bob Woodward in recorded phone interviews in February, before coronavirus brought the world to a halt.
Mr Woodward, who spoke to the president 18 times from December to July, made the revelations in a new book called "Rage".
Speaking about coronavirus Trump told Woodward "This is deadly stuff," on February 7.
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"You just breathe the air and that's how it's passed,' Trump added during the phone call. "And so that's a very tricky one. That's a very delicate one. It's also more deadly than even your strenuous flu."
Mr Trump was briefed on coroanvirus on January 28 in the Oval Office.
National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien warned him: "This will be the biggest national security threat you face in your presidency," according to Woodward.
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Then in March, Trump told Woodward that he wanted to "play it (coronavirus) down.
"I wanted to always play it down," Trump told himon March 19, even as he had declared a national emergency over the virus days earlier. "I still like playing it down, because I don't want to create a panic."
When asked about his comments during a press conference on Wednesday, Trump said he wanted to avoid panic among the public.
He said: "We have to show calm. [I'm] certainly I'm not going to drive this country or the world into a frenzy.
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"We don't want to go around screaming, 'Look at this, look at this.'"
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has called Mr Trump's comments "beyond despicable".
Speaking at a rally in Michigan, Mr Biden said: "It was a life and death betrayal of the American people. It's beyond despicable. It's a dereliction of duty, a disgrace.
"He knew how deadly it was. He knew and purposely played it down. Worse, he lied."
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Despite the US having the highest death toll in the country, Trump dismissed any blame towards the handling of the pandemic.
"The virus has nothing to do with me. It’s not my fault," he told Woodward on July 21.
When asked about the book, White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said: "The president never downplayed the virus, once again. The president expressed calm. The president was serious about this."
It comes as the US, which has the highest Covid-19 death toll in the world, creeps towards 200,000 coronavirus deaths.
Yesterday saw another 1,120 deaths in the country reported, taking the total to 195,150.
There have been more than 6,546,000 cases across the US - the highest number of cases in the world.


thedailymirror--2020-09-09--Full list of exemptions to 'rule of six' according to latest government update

The government has released a list of exemptions to its new 'rule of six ' - the first national tightening of coronavirus restrictions since lockdown .
PM Boris Johnsonannounced major changes to the law throughout England on Wednesday , which are set to come into force from September 14 and `` apply in any setting , indoors or outdoors , at home or in the pub '' .
It will be illegal to gather in a group of more than six people , with flouters facing fines of £100 , which will double each time up to £3,200 for repeat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meet outdoors and you should keep your distance from anyone you do n't live with , even if they are close friends or family , '' Johnson added .
During the Downing Street briefing Health Secretary Matt Hancock referred to exemptions to the rule being `` school , work , exceptional life events '' .
Since the televised press conference , a fuller list of exceptions where groups can be large than six has been posted online .
• where everyone lives together or is in the same support bubble , or to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live in the same household as both their parents • for work , and voluntary or charitable services for education , training , or registered childcare ( including wraparound care ) • fulfilling legal obligations such as attending court or jury service • for you or someone else to avoid illness , injury or harm participate in children ’ s playgroups • wedding and civil partnership ceremonies and receptions , or for other religious life-cycle ceremonies - where up to 30 people will be able to attend • funerals - where up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • organised indoor and outdoor sports , physical activity and exercise classes ( see the list of recreational team sports , outdoor sport and exercise allowed under the gyms and leisure centre guidance • protests and political activities organised in compliance with Covid-19 secure guidance and subject to strict risk assessments Addressing the nation , Johnson had finally admitted he was forced to `` simplify '' the rules after they `` have become quite complicated and confusing ” .
The PM said : `` I ’ m sorry about that and I wish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ step .
But as your Prime Minister I must do what is necessary to stop the spread of the virus and to save lives . ''
In what was the first No10 national press conference since July , Johnson went on to add that `` if we are to beat the virus then everyone , at all times , should limit social contact as much as possible '' .
He said the new rules were being introduced to `` prevent another wholesale national lockdown '' , and said he was `` still hopeful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get some aspects of our lives back to normal by Christmas '' .

"You must not meet socially in more than groups of six and If you do you are breaking the law."
"You must not meet socially in more than groups of six and If you do you are breaking the law."
Since Boris Johnson announced major changes to the law across England which will make gathering in groups of more than six illegal, a fuller list of exemptions has been published by the government
Coronavirus: All exemptions to the 'rule of six' as law changes today
The government has released a full list of exemptions to its new 'rule of six' - the first national tightening of coronavirus restrictions since lockdown.
Boris Johnson announced major changes to the law throughout England, which come into force from Monday 14 September and "apply in any setting, indoors or outdoors, at home or in the pub".
It will be illegal to gather in a group of more than six people - and those people children, even toddlers.
Flouters face fines of £100, which will double each time up to £3,200 for repeat offenders.
Police will have the power to fine people meeting in public parks, pubs or restaurants, or private homes and gardens. But they won't have powers to force entry to your home.
Mr Johnson admitted the hard limit of six people will hit large families who can no longer have all the grandparents round for Sunday lunch.
With the law set to be in place for at least three months, the Prime Minister said it "breaks my heart".
However, there will be exemptions for several groups which will allow schools, offices and public transport to go ahead - and stop large households being broken up.
During the Downing Street briefing Health Secretary Matt Hancock referred to exemptions to the rule being "school, work, exceptional life events".
Since the televised press conference, a fuller list of exceptions where groups can be large than six has been posted online.
They include:
If your household is more than six people
Where everyone lives together, the rule of six does not apply.
So if you're in a house of seven people, that is legal.
However, the law will still apply if you meet people from outside your household. So a house of seven people can't have mates or relatives round, to bump it up to eight or nine.
They can however have a couple of friends round if half the residents decide to go out somewhere.
That's because the rule is you can't have more than six people in the same place at the same time.
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If your support bubble is more than six people
People in one household are allowed to join together with another household in a "support bubble".
The rules are that one of the two households must contain only one adult; and the bubble must be exclusive. (You can't be in more than one support bubble).
If you're in a support bubble, you count as one household.
So even if your bubble totals seven people altogether, you can still meet each other.
Childcare for kids of divorced parents
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The law will allow an exemption to "continue existing arrangements where children do not live in the same household as both their parents".
This means kids can divide time between the homes of divorced or separated parents, and be taken to those homes, without the rule of six applying.
Going to work
There will be a blanket exemption "for work, and voluntary or charitable services".
This is because workplaces can, at least in theory, be set up in a 'Covid-secure' way.
Going to school or university
There will be a blanket exemption for "education, training, or registered childcare (including wraparound care)".
Children's playgroups
There'll be an exemption to "participate in children’s playgroups". They must be done in a Covid-secure way.
Similarly "youth groups or activities" are also allowed.
Exercise classes - but not a kickabout
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There'll be an exemption for "organised indoor and outdoor sports, physical activity and exercise classes".
This means gym classes will be allowed, as long as they are properly socially distanced.
But a kickabout or five-a-side in the park with your mates is not allowed. The emphasis is on the word "organised" - the league or club you're playing in must show it's Covid-secure.
Weddings and funerals
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There is an exemption for "wedding and civil partnership ceremonies and receptions, or for other religious life-cycle ceremonies". Likewise, funerals.
At all these events, up to 30 people will be able to attend.
Protests
There will be exemptions for "protests and political activities organised in compliance with COVID-19 secure guidance and subject to strict risk assessments".
There needs to be a point of contact for police to speak to.
Elite sport
"Elite sporting competition or training" will be exempt, allowing Premier League matches for example to go ahead.
Other legal exemptions
Fulfilling legal obligations such as attending court or jury service
Providing emergency assistance, or providing support to a vulnerable person
For you or someone else to avoid illness, injury or harm
Other points that aren't official yet
Religious services are set to be allowed
Religious services will also be allowed to go ahead - so long as you don’t go to the church, mosque or synagogue in a group of more than 6 and the venue is Covid secure.
You can go to the gym in a small group
Gyms will remain open too as long as they can show they are Covid-secure. Again, you shouldn't go to the gym in a group of more than six people - but more than six people can be in the gym in total.
You can go to the pub, but not in a big group
You can go to hospitality venues like pubs and restaurants, but only with up to five other people in your group.
The limit on gatherings only applies to each group meeting in a pub, rather than the entire building.
Pubs will still be able to have dozens of people inside, as long as it's in a Covid-secure way with social distancing.
But each table won't be able to have more than six people.
You can still use public transport
The limit on gatherings does not apply to a dozen strangers happening to use the same space at the same time, like a Tube carriage.
You should continue to wear a face covering and stay socially distant from fellow passengers.
What Boris Johnson said
Addressing the nation, Boris Johnson finally admitted he was forced to "simplify" the rules after they "have become quite complicated and confusing”.
The PM said: "I’m sorry about that and I wish we did not have to take this step. But as your Prime Minister I must do what is necessary to stop the spread of the virus and to save lives."
In what was the first No10 national press conference since July, Johnson went on to add that "if we are to beat the virus then everyone, at all times, should limit social contact as much as possible".
He said the new rules were being introduced to "prevent another wholesale national lockdown", and said he was "still hopeful" that "we could be able to get some aspects of our lives back to normal by Christmas".
Government experts are planning for the new ban on gatherings larger than six people to be in place for at least three months, the Mirror understands.
And if there is no change in circumstances, such as a vaccine breakthrough, they fear restrictions could be in place for six months.
The move spells a grim winter ahead - and puts Christmas under threat for millions.
Mr Johnson claimed: "I’m still hopeful that in many ways we could be able to get some aspects of our lives back to normal by Christmas."
But Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty told a Downing Street press conference: "The period between now and spring is going to be difficult."


thedailymirror--2020-09-09--John Cleese interview makes Holly Willoughby giggle with cheeky mask mishap

John Cleese reliably provided the laughs on This Morning today as he cracked a cheeky joke as his interview drew to a close .
Comedy legend John , 80 , appeared on a video call to chat with Holly Willoughby and Philip Schofield about his new book , but he could n't help but crack a joke to round things off .
Referencing a segment earlier in the show , John asked whether vulva masks were in any way related to coronavirus .
`` I have a question ! ''
John declared , `` I want to know ... is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ? ''
`` No , '' Holly laughed , `` That wo n't protect you at all ! ''
`` Different end of the body ! ''
remarked Phil .
The three could n't help but laugh as Holly signed off : `` Thank you John , take care . ''
The Fawlty Towers star could be seen giggling to himself as he waved the pair goodbye .
Fans took to Twitter over the exchange , many branding John a `` legend '' , while another called him `` a ray of sunshine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Another wrote : `` Is the vulva mask connected to Coronavirus ?
” Got ta love John Cleese # ThisMorning . ''
Elsewhere in the interview , John aired his views on political correctness and slammed it for `` stiflinf creativity . ''
`` I do think that political correctness is a very bad idea indeed , '' he scolded .
`` It started out as a good idea and then it got taken ad absurdum , and now if you say certain words , people sort of fall over and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the old days if you said four letter words . ''
He made headlines recently after he slammed the `` stupid '' decision to axe a Fawlty Towers episode that contained racist language .
UKTV bosses - temporarily - scrapped the 1975 episode The Germans , in which a character repeatedly uses the N-word .
John , however , insisted that the script was not written to support racist views , rather to ridicule them .
In an interview with The Age , he explained : `` One of the things I 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that people have very different senses of humour .
`` Some of them understand that if you put nonsense words into the mouth of someone you want to make fun of you 're not broadcasting their views , you 're making fun of them .
`` The Major was an old fossil left over from decades before .
We were not supporting his views , we were making fun of them .
`` If they ca n't see that , if people are too stupid to see that , what can one say @ @

John Cleese's appearance on This Morning turned rude as he expressed confusion over whether vulva masks were in any way linked to coronavirus
John Cleese reliably provided the laughs on This Morning today as he cracked a cheeky joke as his interview drew to a close.
Comedy legend John, 80, appeared on a video call to chat with Holly Willoughby and Philip Schofield about his new book, but he couldn't help but crack a joke to round things off.
Referencing a segment earlier in the show, John asked whether vulva masks were in any way related to coronavirus.
"I have a question!" John declared, "I want to know...is a vulva mask connected with the coronavirus?"
"No," Holly laughed, "That won't protect you at all!"
"Different end of the body!" remarked Phil.
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The three couldn't help but laugh as Holly signed off: "Thank you John, take care."
The Fawlty Towers star could be seen giggling to himself as he waved the pair goodbye.
Fans took to Twitter over the exchange, many branding John a "legend", while another called him "a ray of sunshine and a breath of real fresh air."
Another wrote: "Is the vulva mask connected to Coronavirus?” Gotta love John Cleese #ThisMorning."
Elsewhere in the interview, John aired his views on political correctness and slammed it for "stiflinf creativity."
Image: ITV) ITV)
"I do think that political correctness is a very bad idea indeed," he scolded.
"It started out as a good idea and then it got taken ad absurdum, and now if you say certain words, people sort of fall over and faint as they used to do in the old days if you said four letter words."
He made headlines recently after he slammed the "stupid" decision to axe a Fawlty Towers episode that contained racist language.
UKTV bosses - temporarily - scrapped the 1975 episode The Germans, in which a character repeatedly uses the N-word.
Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock) ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
John, however, insisted that the script was not written to support racist views, rather to ridicule them.
In an interview with The Age, he explained: "One of the things I've learned in the last 180 years is that people have very different senses of humour.
"Some of them understand that if you put nonsense words into the mouth of someone you want to make fun of you're not broadcasting their views, you're making fun of them.
"The Major was an old fossil left over from decades before. We were not supporting his views, we were making fun of them.
"If they can't see that, if people are too stupid to see that, what can one say?"


thedailymirror--2020-09-09--First look at Little Mix's The Search as they reunite in bid to find next stars

Little Mix fans were treated to a first peek of the band 's new show The Search that sees the girls reunite post lockdown in a bid to find the next big band .
Perrie Edwards , Jesy Nelson , Jade Thirlwall and Leigh-Anne Pinnock looked sensational in BBC 's promo for the show , as each of them looked determined to find a band that will support the girls on tour .
The highly-anticipated series sees all four stars join forces to find the next big stars , as the trailer shows each of them gearing up to find @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fame .
The series - which is set to kick off on Saturday 26th September - has been postponed by the Beeb amid the pandemic , and will see the four girls mentor different groups to find the next big deal in British music .
The girls are set to offer their guidance and wisdom of the music biz to their different groups .
In the trailer , Leigh-Anne kicks off the excitement as she texts her bandmates saying `` Let 's find an amazing band ! ''
as their hit track Power @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Perrie responds : `` Yes !
To support us on tour ! ''
before Jesy adds : `` And take over the world !
!
! ''
Jade then joins in on the excitement , adding : `` YASS let 's do it ! ''
The promo then goes on to show the girls playing sold out stadiums during their tour days .
The brand new talent show is set to hit our screens on BBC One and iPlayer later this month , and it set to be hosted by comedian Chris Ramsey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going , Jade revealed : `` It 's been really interesting , because we 've had to learn to do that ourselves , in terms of getting along and seeing the bigger picture , it 's making groups and seeing the energy .
`` It 's quite hard getting the groups to gel . ''
Admitting that it 's been a difficult venture to get her groups to click as well as she did with her bandmates , Jade said she really needs to `` get it right '' to make sure each @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` We 're not naive enough to think that 's going to happen with another group we put together , we really need to get it right and look out for them and help them all . ''
*Little Mix 's The Search airs on Saturday 26th September on BBC One and iPlayer .
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First look at Little Mix's The Search as they reunite in bid to find next big band
First look at Little Mix's The Search as they reunite in bid to find next big band
Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Jade Thirlwall and Leigh-Anne Pinnock are joining forces as they offer their guidance and wisdom of the music biz to their different groups
First look at Little Mix's The Search as they reunite in bid to find next big band
Little Mix fans were treated to a first peek of the band's new show The Search that sees the girls reunite post lockdown in a bid to find the next big band.
Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Jade Thirlwall and Leigh-Anne Pinnock looked sensational in BBC's promo for the show, as each of them looked determined to find a band that will support the girls on tour.
The highly-anticipated series sees all four stars join forces to find the next big stars, as the trailer shows each of them gearing up to find raw talent that could be made into fame.
Image: BBC/Youtube) BBC/Youtube)
The series - which is set to kick off on Saturday 26th September - has been postponed by the Beeb amid the pandemic, and will see the four girls mentor different groups to find the next big deal in British music.
The girls are set to offer their guidance and wisdom of the music biz to their different groups.
In the trailer, Leigh-Anne kicks off the excitement as she texts her bandmates saying "Let's find an amazing band!" as their hit track Power plays in the background.
Image: BBC/Youtube) BBC/Youtube)
An excited Perrie responds: "Yes! To support us on tour!" before Jesy adds: "And take over the world!!!"
Jade then joins in on the excitement, adding: "YASS let's do it!"
The promo then goes on to show the girls playing sold out stadiums during their tour days.
Image: BBC/Youtube) BBC/Youtube) Image: BBC/Youtube) BBC/Youtube)
The brand new talent show is set to hit our screens on BBC One and iPlayer later this month, and it set to be hosted by comedian Chris Ramsey.
Opening up on how filming is going, Jade revealed: "It's been really interesting, because we've had to learn to do that ourselves, in terms of getting along and seeing the bigger picture, it's making groups and seeing the energy.
"It's quite hard getting the groups to gel."
Image: BBC/Youtube) BBC/Youtube) Image: BBC/Youtube) BBC/Youtube)
Admitting that it's been a difficult venture to get her groups to click as well as she did with her bandmates, Jade said she really needs to "get it right" to make sure each member complements the other.
She added: "We're not naive enough to think that's going to happen with another group we put together, we really need to get it right and look out for them and help them all."
*Little Mix's The Search airs on Saturday 26th September on BBC One and iPlayer.
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thedailymirror--2020-09-09--Jamal Lewis maintains Liverpool motivation after securing Newcastle transfer

Jamal Lewis is still using Liverpool as motivation after completing a £15million move to Newcastle United .
The left-back was the subject of a £10m bid from Liverpool last month as Jurgen Klopp targeted back-up for Andy Robertson .
Lewis was believed to have his heart set on a move to Anfield , but he missed out after Norwich rejected the bid , with the Premier League champions instead signing Konstantinos Tsimikas from Olympiakos for £11.75m .
And after arriving at Newcastle , Lewis made it clear that he feels Liverpool set the benchmark when asked which full-backs he admires @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the two would be from Liverpool , Andrew Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold , '' the 22-year-old told NUFC .
`` They are really setting the standard right now with how they play and the aggression and enthusiasm to get forward .
`` You see how vital they are for their team .
It has helped to highlight how important they are .
They are really setting the standards . ''
Norwich reportedly wanted double what Liverpool were offering for Lewis , and with the Reds not wanting to pay over the odds , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The sale of Lewis for £5m more than what the title-winners originally offered will raise over whether Liverpool should have stuck to their pursuit of the Northern Ireland international - and that may become clearer as the new season progresses .
Tsimikas , 24 , started his career with Olympiakos , undertaking loans in Denmark and Holland before cementing his place for the Greek club .
He made 43 appearances for his side in all competitions last season - including Europa League ties against Wolves and Arsenal - helping Olympiakos romp to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Liverpool .
Klopp needed specialist back-up for Robertson , having relied on the versatile James Milner to cover his first-choice left-back in the past .
Should Liverpool have stuck to their pursuit of Jamal Lewis ?
Have your say in the comments below Robertson joined Liverpool from Hull City for just £8m three years ago .
Like Alexander-Arnold , under the manager 's tutelage he has blossomed into one of the world 's best full-backs and a crucial part of Liverpool 's fast-paced attack .

Lewis missed out on a move to Anfield after Norwich City rejected the Premier League champions' £10m bid last month - but it appears the left-back still has Liverpool on his mind
Jamal Lewis is still using Liverpool as motivation after completing a £15million move to Newcastle United.
The left-back was the subject of a £10m bid from Liverpool last month as Jurgen Klopp targeted back-up for Andy Robertson.
Lewis was believed to have his heart set on a move to Anfield, but he missed out after Norwich rejected the bid, with the Premier League champions instead signing Konstantinos Tsimikas from Olympiakos for £11.75m.
And after arriving at Newcastle, Lewis made it clear that he feels Liverpool set the benchmark when asked which full-backs he admires.
“There are great examples - the two would be from Liverpool, Andrew Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold," the 22-year-old told NUFC.
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"They are really setting the standard right now with how they play and the aggression and enthusiasm to get forward.
"You see how vital they are for their team. It has helped to highlight how important they are. They are really setting the standards."
Norwich reportedly wanted double what Liverpool were offering for Lewis, and with the Reds not wanting to pay over the odds, they signed first-choice Greece international Tsimikas instead.
The sale of Lewis for £5m more than what the title-winners originally offered will raise over whether Liverpool should have stuck to their pursuit of the Northern Ireland international - and that may become clearer as the new season progresses.
Tsimikas, 24, started his career with Olympiakos, undertaking loans in Denmark and Holland before cementing his place for the Greek club.
He made 43 appearances for his side in all competitions last season - including Europa League ties against Wolves and Arsenal - helping Olympiakos romp to the domestic title in similar dominant fashion to Liverpool.
Klopp needed specialist back-up for Robertson, having relied on the versatile James Milner to cover his first-choice left-back in the past.
Should Liverpool have stuck to their pursuit of Jamal Lewis? Have your say in the comments below
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Robertson joined Liverpool from Hull City for just £8m three years ago.
Like Alexander-Arnold, under the manager's tutelage he has blossomed into one of the world's best full-backs and a crucial part of Liverpool's fast-paced attack.