thedailymirror--2020-12-05--Couple spend 73rd anniversary apart as officials 'won't let them live together'

A couple have been forced to celebrate their 73rd wedding anniversary apart because social services wo n't let them live together , their family say .
Jean Charvill , 90 , had been living on her own at home Derby and her husband Ken , 93 , has been moved into Victoria Park Care Home in Ilkeston , Derbyshire .
Mrs Charvill was told she can manage at home alone with visits from carers despite being bed-bound and incontinent , but her family have demanded that she be moved into the care home and reunited with her husband .
Mrs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ went into the care home because she misses him so much , their daughter , Sue Barradell , 72 , told Derbyshire Live .
The great-grandparents are now set to mark their 73rd anniversary on Sunday with a Zoom call and it could be weeks or even months before they are reunited .
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Mrs Barradell said : `` In the past few months she has been in and out of the Royal Derby Hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ services maintain that she can manage on her own with carers ' help and send her back home again for the same cycle to keep being repeated .
`` But we as a family know this is n't the case that she can manage .
Prior to going into hospital on the last occasion , she was left in a urine-soaked bed for several hours waiting for a carer to arrive , ending up with infections , slight pneumonia and a high temperature .
`` After over two weeks on antibiotics she is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospital .
`` Once again Derby social services will not give her a care home placement even though there is a vacancy for her in the same care home as my dad , although they have agreed to assess her again which is an improvement on the past few months . ''
Mrs Barradell and her husband are shielding during the coronavirus pandemic due to underlying health problems , and have been unable to provide full support Mrs Charvill at home .
One of the couple 's four children lives in Fuerteventura and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Royal Derby Hospital .
Mr Charvill was moved to the care home in August when he was discharged from the Royal Derby Hospital at the height of the coronavirus pandemic .
The family are not allowed to visit Mr Charvill inside the care home , so they 've been waving at him through the window .
Mrs Barradell said : `` My mum is very aware of what is happening and all she wants is to be with her husband of 73 years and to spend their remaining time together .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the loss of dignity that goes with being bed-bound and relying on carers .
`` They come four times a day and stay for about 30 minutes during which time they have to do everything and there is no-one there overnight to make sure she is dry and confortable .
The carers do their best but it is not right for my mum 's needs .
`` We as a family appreciate times are hard but should elderly people be treated in this fashion ?
`` Surely to keep returning my mum to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cost effective than giving some assistance with paying for care home funding .
`` I know I am biased as it is my mum in this situation but I believe I am not alone and there are other families in Derby who may also be struggling trying to get appropriate help from our local social services , especially in these difficult times .
The elderly should not be forgotten . ''
Mrs Charvill , who was discharged from hospital a few days ago , has been sent by social services to be assessed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chaddesden after her family insisted she could not be sent home again .
She had stayed at Perth House earlier this year .
Mrs Barradell said : `` She arrived at Perth House very tearful and it has all been a bit of an ordeal for her .
I think she has accepted the fact she will not be with dad for their anniversary on Sunday , but is still hoping that they can be together for Christmas .
It 's heartbreaking to see this happening at this time of their lives .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the phone this week .
They are trying to get her walking and questioning her as to what help is available to her if she goes home .
`` Mum is adamant she does not want to go home as she knows she can not cope , however , she is not sure how much weight will be given to her views .
`` Surely there comes a time when it has to be accepted that care at home for her is not the answer ? ''
If Mrs Charvill is allowed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her husband is , she will be forced to self-isolate for two weeks before they can finally be together again .
It is hoped the Charvills , who have nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren , will be able to see each other on their wedding anniversary via a Zoom call .
Mrs Barradell said : `` The staff at Victoria Park suggested it 'so they can at least see and talk to each other ' , which I thought was a lovely gesture but I have to check that Perth House will facilitate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ biggest wish that we could get them back together for such an amazing anniversary achievement but despite weeks of appealing to social services it has not been possible .
`` It 's not been a good year for my mum and dad as their home was flooded in March and the pair went to a Derby care home briefly while repairs were carried out . ''
The Charvills got married on December 6 , 1947 - the same year as the Queen and Prince Philip - after meeting at the Ritz Dance Hall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ RAF and 15-year-old Jean was a machinist at Clays .
A Derby City Council spokesman said : `` Mrs Charvill was admitted into the Royal Derby Hospital early in November from her home , where she had been living with support from a local care organisation .
`` Whilst in hospital , it was identified that Mrs Charvill would benefit from a period of further assessment within Perth House – which is owned and run by Derby City Council and is for people who need a period of assessment and support after hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support and the vast majority of people return home afterwards .
`` If someone does need to move into a care home on a permanent basis , we will work with the family which could include supporting partners to remain together if this is possible .
`` The council works with colleagues at the Royal Derby to avoid making decisions about long term care at the point someone is in hospital and going to Perth House gives individuals the opportunity to receive intensive therapies and to enable a fuller assessment of their support @ @ @

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Jean Charvill, 90, from Derby, wants to move into the same care home as her husband Ken, 93, so they can spend their remaining time together, but she's been told she can manage at home alone despite being bed-bound
A couple have been forced to celebrate their 73rd wedding anniversary apart because social services won't let them live together, their family say.
Jean Charvill, 90, had been living on her own at home Derby and her husband Ken, 93, has been moved into Victoria Park Care Home in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.
Mrs Charvill was told she can manage at home alone with visits from carers despite being bed-bound and incontinent, but her family have demanded that she be moved into the care home and reunited with her husband.
Mrs Charvill's health has deteriorated since he went into the care home because she misses him so much, their daughter, Sue Barradell, 72, told Derbyshire Live.
The great-grandparents are now set to mark their 73rd anniversary on Sunday with a Zoom call and it could be weeks or even months before they are reunited.
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Image: DerbyshireLive) DerbyshireLive)
Mrs Barradell said: "In the past few months she has been in and out of the Royal Derby Hospital several times and every time, social services maintain that she can manage on her own with carers' help and send her back home again for the same cycle to keep being repeated.
"But we as a family know this isn't the case that she can manage. Prior to going into hospital on the last occasion, she was left in a urine-soaked bed for several hours waiting for a carer to arrive, ending up with infections, slight pneumonia and a high temperature.
"After over two weeks on antibiotics she is now assessed as being fit to leave hospital.
"Once again Derby social services will not give her a care home placement even though there is a vacancy for her in the same care home as my dad, although they have agreed to assess her again which is an improvement on the past few months."
Image: DerbyshireLive) DerbyshireLive)
Mrs Barradell and her husband are shielding during the coronavirus pandemic due to underlying health problems, and have been unable to provide full support Mrs Charvill at home.
One of the couple's four children lives in Fuerteventura and the other is a key worker at the Royal Derby Hospital.
Mr Charvill was moved to the care home in August when he was discharged from the Royal Derby Hospital at the height of the coronavirus pandemic.
The family are not allowed to visit Mr Charvill inside the care home, so they've been waving at him through the window.
Mrs Barradell said: "My mum is very aware of what is happening and all she wants is to be with her husband of 73 years and to spend their remaining time together. She feels her position is degrading and feels the loss of dignity that goes with being bed-bound and relying on carers.
"They come four times a day and stay for about 30 minutes during which time they have to do everything and there is no-one there overnight to make sure she is dry and confortable. The carers do their best but it is not right for my mum's needs.
"We as a family appreciate times are hard but should elderly people be treated in this fashion?
"Surely to keep returning my mum to hospital every couple of weeks is less cost effective than giving some assistance with paying for care home funding.
Image: DerbyshireLive) DerbyshireLive)
"I know I am biased as it is my mum in this situation but I believe I am not alone and there are other families in Derby who may also be struggling trying to get appropriate help from our local social services, especially in these difficult times. The elderly should not be forgotten."
Mrs Charvill, who was discharged from hospital a few days ago, has been sent by social services to be assessed at Perth House assisted living facility in Chaddesden after her family insisted she could not be sent home again.
She had stayed at Perth House earlier this year.
Mrs Barradell said: "She arrived at Perth House very tearful and it has all been a bit of an ordeal for her. I think she has accepted the fact she will not be with dad for their anniversary on Sunday, but is still hoping that they can be together for Christmas. It's heartbreaking to see this happening at this time of their lives.
"I have spoken to my mum on the phone this week. They are trying to get her walking and questioning her as to what help is available to her if she goes home.
"Mum is adamant she does not want to go home as she knows she cannot cope, however, she is not sure how much weight will be given to her views.
"Surely there comes a time when it has to be accepted that care at home for her is not the answer?"
If Mrs Charvill is allowed to move into the care home where her husband is, she will be forced to self-isolate for two weeks before they can finally be together again.
It is hoped the Charvills, who have nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, will be able to see each other on their wedding anniversary via a Zoom call.
Mrs Barradell said: "The staff at Victoria Park suggested it 'so they can at least see and talk to each other', which I thought was a lovely gesture but I have to check that Perth House will facilitate it.
"It has been our biggest wish that we could get them back together for such an amazing anniversary achievement but despite weeks of appealing to social services it has not been possible.
"It's not been a good year for my mum and dad as their home was flooded in March and the pair went to a Derby care home briefly while repairs were carried out."
The Charvills got married on December 6, 1947 - the same year as the Queen and Prince Philip - after meeting at the Ritz Dance Hall when 18-year-old Ken was serving in the RAF and 15-year-old Jean was a machinist at Clays.
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A Derby City Council spokesman said: "Mrs Charvill was admitted into the Royal Derby Hospital early in November from her home, where she had been living with support from a local care organisation.
"Whilst in hospital, it was identified that Mrs Charvill would benefit from a period of further assessment within Perth House – which is owned and run by Derby City Council and is for people who need a period of assessment and support after hospital.
"Perth House provides short term support and the vast majority of people return home afterwards.
"If someone does need to move into a care home on a permanent basis, we will work with the family which could include supporting partners to remain together if this is possible.
"The council works with colleagues at the Royal Derby to avoid making decisions about long term care at the point someone is in hospital and going to Perth House gives individuals the opportunity to receive intensive therapies and to enable a fuller assessment of their support needs."


thedailymirror--2020-12-05--Vernon Kay's wife Tess vows to fatten him up after losing 2 stone on I'm A Celeb

I 'm A Celebrity star Vernon Kay lost two stone during his stint in the castle and his wife Tess Daly has vowed to fatten him up as soon as he gets home .
The telly presenter spent three weeks living off meagre rations of rice and beans with the occasional treat if the stars did well in the trials .
Vernon made it to the top three and is expected to be heading home from Wales today .
His wife , Strictly Come Dancing host Tess , 51 , ca n't wait to see him and has done a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his return .
In a post on Instagram , she revealed her husband is now 30 pounds ( two stone ) lighter so she 's determined to help him get back to normal .
She 's stocked the fridge with all his favourite foods , bringing home bacon , pasta and fruit as well as Vernon 's beloved Yorkshire Tea bags .
In a post online , she wrote : `` Vern told me he 's lost 30lbs in weight !
`` So I 've been shopping to get some of his fave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mostly meat , chocolate and of course his favourite Yorkshire Tea bags . ''
She shared a video showing her Waitrose bag piled high with snacks for her husband .
Tess also told Vernon to hurry home because the `` fridge is stocked '' .
After Vernon made the top three in I 'm A Celebrity last night , Tess revealed she is `` beyond proud of him '' .
`` What a rollercoaster ... he went in wanting to make us proud , and he made us beyond proud !
!
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and we 're just chuffed to have him home !
... '' Vernon took a special blanket from the family living room into camp as his luxury item and Tess admitted it 's `` going straight in the wash '' as soon as he gets back .

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I'm A Celebrity star Vernon Kay is heading home after his stint in Wales and his wife Tess Daly has done a big shop to make sure all his favourite food is in the fridge for when he comes back
I'm A Celeb: Vernon Kay's wife Tess Daly vows to fatten him up after he lost two stone
I'm A Celebrity star Vernon Kay lost two stone during his stint in the castle and his wife Tess Daly has vowed to fatten him up as soon as he gets home.
The telly presenter spent three weeks living off meagre rations of rice and beans with the occasional treat if the stars did well in the trials.
Vernon made it to the top three and is expected to be heading home from Wales today.
His wife, Strictly Come Dancing host Tess, 51, can't wait to see him and has done a big shop at Waitrose in preparation for his return.
In a post on Instagram, she revealed her husband is now 30 pounds (two stone) lighter so she's determined to help him get back to normal.
She's stocked the fridge with all his favourite foods, bringing home bacon, pasta and fruit as well as Vernon's beloved Yorkshire Tea bags.
Image: tessdaly/Instagram) tessdaly/Instagram)
In a post online, she wrote: "Vern told me he's lost 30lbs in weight!
"So I've been shopping to get some of his fave foods ready for his return.
"Mostly meat, chocolate and of course his favourite Yorkshire Tea bags."
Image: tessdaly/Instagram) tessdaly/Instagram)
She shared a video showing her Waitrose bag piled high with snacks for her husband.
Tess also told Vernon to hurry home because the "fridge is stocked".
After Vernon made the top three in I'm A Celebrity last night, Tess revealed she is "beyond proud of him".
She wrote: "LOVE YOU VERN.
Image: Kieron McCarron/ITV/REX/Shutterstock) Kieron McCarron/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
"What a rollercoaster... he went in wanting to make us proud, and he made us beyond proud!!
"He's a winner in our eyes and we're just chuffed to have him home!..."
Vernon took a special blanket from the family living room into camp as his luxury item and Tess admitted it's "going straight in the wash" as soon as he gets back.


thedailymirror--2020-12-05--Hargreaves explains why Chelsea won't win Premier League this season

Owen Hargreaves insists Chelsea should not be considered Premier League title contenders as they will be a long way off Liverpool and Manchester City come the end of the season .
The Blues have started the season strongly and find themselves third in the table ahead of their clash with Leeds on Saturday night .
They are just two points adrift of reigning champions Liverpool and league-leaders Tottenham - who they held to a 0-0 draw last weekend .
Many believe Chelsea are strong candidates for the title after their influx of talent last summer , with Hakim Ziyech , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ star attackers to arrive at Stamford Bridge .
The Blues also strengthened their defence with the signings of Ben Chilwell and Thiago Silva , and they have conceded just one goal in their last five league games .
But Hargraves - who won the Premier League with Manchester United in 2008 - has played down the Blues ' title changes , insisting City and Liverpool remain far stronger teams .
Quizzed on whether Chelsea are legitimate title contenders , Hargreaves told Premier League Productions : `` I don ’ t think so .
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`` I like Chelsea and I like what Frank Lampard is building , but I just think Liverpool and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I don ’ t think it will even be close .
I think it will be those two first and second and a bunch of other teams after that .
`` Frank has finally settled on this team but those teams [ Liverpool and Man City ] have been doing it for years and they both know their best teams .
`` Chelsea are probably the third-best team in England but I don ’ t think they ’ re good enough or consistent enough to compete with the two teams who have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ better players . ''
City and Liverpool have won the last three Premier League titles between them , while Chelsea 's last triumph came in the 2016/17 season under Antonio Conte .
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The Blues have enjoyed an impressive start to the season and sit third in the table - but Hargreaves is not convinced they can topple Liverpool and Manchester City
Owen Hargreaves explains why Chelsea won't go close to winning Premier League this season
Owen Hargreaves insists Chelsea should not be considered Premier League title contenders as they will be a long way off Liverpool and Manchester City come the end of the season.
The Blues have started the season strongly and find themselves third in the table ahead of their clash with Leeds on Saturday night.
They are just two points adrift of reigning champions Liverpool and league-leaders Tottenham - who they held to a 0-0 draw last weekend.
Many believe Chelsea are strong candidates for the title after their influx of talent last summer, with Hakim Ziyech, Timo Werner and Kai Havertz among the star attackers to arrive at Stamford Bridge.
Image: Chelsea FC via Getty Images) Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
The Blues also strengthened their defence with the signings of Ben Chilwell and Thiago Silva, and they have conceded just one goal in their last five league games.
But Hargraves - who won the Premier League with Manchester United in 2008 - has played down the Blues' title changes, insisting City and Liverpool remain far stronger teams.
Quizzed on whether Chelsea are legitimate title contenders, Hargreaves told Premier League Productions : "I don’t think so.
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"I like Chelsea and I like what Frank Lampard is building, but I just think Liverpool and Manchester City are above them.
"I don’t think it will even be close. I think it will be those two first and second and a bunch of other teams after that.
"Frank has finally settled on this team but those teams [Liverpool and Man City] have been doing it for years and they both know their best teams.
"Chelsea are probably the third-best team in England but I don’t think they’re good enough or consistent enough to compete with the two teams who have been doing it for far longer and have better players."
City and Liverpool have won the last three Premier League titles between them, while Chelsea's last triumph came in the 2016/17 season under Antonio Conte.
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thedailymirror--2020-12-06--Ruth Langsford reaches out to Shirley Ballas on anniversary of brother's death

Ruth Langsford offered her support to Shirley Ballas after the Strictly head judge shared a story about the death of her brother .
Dance star Shirley , 60 , took to social media on Saturday to share her memories of her brother – who she explained had taken his own life in 2003 .
The star uploaded a number of images to Instagram along with a heartfelt message about the brother that she misses and continues to think about every day .
Shirley wrote : “ It ’ s hard to imagine that 17 years ago today my wonderful brother @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not a day goes by that you are not in my thoughts .
“ With tears flowing I ’ m remembering how much I miss you and your cuddles , how strict you were with me so I would be safe and how you made me laugh .
We will be reunited one day in a place so beautiful .
Until then I ’ m carrying you very close in my heart in all I do.
” Opening up about their sibling relationship , Shirley continued : “ We were tremendously close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will never go away , today and everyday my heart goes out to my mother Audrey so difficult to have lost your only son , to my beautiful niece Mary and my son Mark and to all who loved you I only wish you had known how much you where loved and what an impact you made in so many peoples lives.
” Shirley went on : “ I have shared this today not only to remember my Dear Brother but because suicide and depression are tough subjects to talk about .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needing company or just a shoulder to cry on , let them know you are there and most importantly let them know you love them .
“ If it ’ s YOU feeling this way it ’ s nothing to be ashamed of reach out connect with family and friends or ask for help .
I ’ m sending healing energy to all who have lost loved ones and to any one who is suffering in silence.
” She added : “ RIP David some of your favorite songs I ’ ll be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ruth was among those sending thoughts and well wishes to Shirley following her statement .
The 60-year-old wrote : “ Beautiful words Shirley ... .feel your pain and your love .
Sending you & your Mum the hugest hug.
” Just last year , Ruth lost her own sister , Julia Johnson , who lost a long battle against depression and sadly took her own life .
Ruth has shared her own struggles with processing her sister ’ s suicide .
She told Best Magazine earlier this year : “ It seemed wrong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , inside , my heart was breaking.
” She explained that husband Eamonn Holmes helped her find her footing back on TV .
Ruth said : “ Eamonn pointed out that he was , in effect , losing not one , but two of the most precious people in his life – Julia and me .
“ He showed me how I had so much to live for in Julia ’ s memory – and beyond .
“ He pleaded with me not to let it win , by ruining everything I had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” * Samaritans ( 116 123 ) operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year .
If you prefer to write down how you ’ re feeling , or if you ’ re worried about being overheard on the phone , you can email Samaritans at jo @ samaritans.org

Shirley opened up about the suicide of her bother and Ruth was one of the first to offer her support – having lost her own older sister to suicide in June last year
Ruth Langsford reaches out to Shirley Ballas on anniversary of her brother's death
Ruth Langsford offered her support to Shirley Ballas after the Strictly head judge shared a story about the death of her brother.
Dance star Shirley, 60, took to social media on Saturday to share her memories of her brother – who she explained had taken his own life in 2003.
The star uploaded a number of images to Instagram along with a heartfelt message about the brother that she misses and continues to think about every day.
Shirley wrote: “It’s hard to imagine that 17 years ago today my wonderful brother David took his own life. There is not a day goes by that you are not in my thoughts.
Image: Shirley Ballas /Instagram) Shirley Ballas /Instagram)
“With tears flowing I’m remembering how much I miss you and your cuddles, how strict you were with me so I would be safe and how you made me laugh. We will be reunited one day in a place so beautiful. Until then I’m carrying you very close in my heart in all I do.”
Opening up about their sibling relationship, Shirley continued: “We were tremendously close in so many ways and the pain will never go away, today and everyday my heart goes out to my mother Audrey so difficult to have lost your only son, to my beautiful niece Mary and my son Mark and to all who loved you I only wish you had known how much you where loved and what an impact you made in so many peoples lives.”
Shirley went on: “I have shared this today not only to remember my Dear Brother but because suicide and depression are tough subjects to talk about.
Image: Shirley Ballas /Instagram) Shirley Ballas /Instagram)
“If someone you love is hurting, needing company or just a shoulder to cry on, let them know you are there and most importantly let them know you love them.
“If it’s YOU feeling this way it’s nothing to be ashamed of reach out connect with family and friends or ask for help. I’m sending healing energy to all who have lost loved ones and to any one who is suffering in silence.”
She added: “RIP David some of your favorite songs I’ll be listening to today.”
This Morning star Ruth was among those sending thoughts and well wishes to Shirley following her statement.
Image: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
The 60-year-old wrote: “Beautiful words Shirley....feel your pain and your love. Sending you & your Mum the hugest hug.”
Just last year, Ruth lost her own sister, Julia Johnson, who lost a long battle against depression and sadly took her own life.
Ruth has shared her own struggles with processing her sister’s suicide.
She told Best Magazine earlier this year: “It seemed wrong to be cheery on screen, when, inside, my heart was breaking.”
She explained that husband Eamonn Holmes helped her find her footing back on TV.
Ruth said: “Eamonn pointed out that he was, in effect, losing not one, but two of the most precious people in his life – Julia and me.
“He showed me how I had so much to live for in Julia’s memory – and beyond.
“He pleaded with me not to let it win, by ruining everything I had achieved – and still had to celebrate.”
* Samaritans (116 123) operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year. If you prefer to write down how you’re feeling, or if you’re worried about being overheard on the phone, you can email Samaritans at jo@samaritans.org


thedailymirror--2020-12-06--Devastated dad recalls 'absolute terror' as 7-year-old daughter had throat slit

The heartbroken dad of Emily Jones has spoken of his last harrowing thoughts when his little girl was killed .
The seven-year-old was stabbed in Queen 's Park , Bolton , Greater Manchester , on March 22 this year .
Her dad Mark said he was out with his daughter and they were watching her mum Sarah who was jogging .
Mark told Emily they would watch her mum running and then they would go for an ice cream .
But that moment was cut short as the girl was suddenly killed by a lone figure , later identified as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had spotted her mum running along the bottom of the hill and told him she wanted to go to her .
But as the little girl sped towards Sarah with her scooter saying `` Mummy , mummy ! ''
to attract her attention , Skana - who was sitting on a bench - approached the child and cut her throat with a craft knife .
Mark said Sarah , who was wearing headphones , continued running and did not see what had happened at first .
And the dad , who was 200 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Emily had fallen from her scooter and the person holding her was helping pick her up .
But when a woman nearby shouted `` she 's been stabbed '' , Mark ran towards his daughter to try and help her .
The attacker , in the meantime , had thrown the child to the ground and had run off .
Mark told the Mail on Sunday : `` I ran for Emily .
I was absolutely terrified .
I just knew it was so bad .
You do n't survive these things .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ God , I 'm going to lose her , I 'm going to lose her . '
I was shouting , 'Just stay with me Emily , stay with me .
Do n't leave me . '
'' Mark said he then called Emily 's mum , Sarah - with whom he had remained friends despite being separated - and asked her to go where he was trying to help their little girl .
Emily was flown by air ambulance to Salford Royal Hospital but sadly died half an hour after her arrival @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of psychotic violence , pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Emily Jones but denied murder .
This week , Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court heard the attacker , who came to the UK from Albania with her family in 2014 , has a history of mental illness .
After her arrest , Skana was detained under the Mental Health Act .
She was eventually cleared of murder after the judge instructed the jury to return a not guilty verdict with the charge withdrawn by the prosecution .
Emily 's dad has blamed alleged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a dangerous woman to walk free and not checking whether she was taking the medication she needed .
He is also furious that a review from the local NHS mental health trust reportedly concluded that Emily 's death could not have been predicted or prevented .
Mark described his daughter as `` an amazing soul '' with `` a great sense of humour '' .
He said : `` She was just a brilliant character , a big character for such a little girl . ''
He added : `` I want the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ daughter to be told .
It was Mother 's Day , of all days , when Mum and Dad were in the park with her .
`` It 's not that I want people to feel sorry for us , but it needs to be told because it 's an absolute public outrage . ''
He concluded : `` I 've got to be strong .
I 'm still strong for her .
I 've got to get justice for her and do everything I can so that it does n't happen again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of it .
That 's keeping me going . ''
Skana will be sentenced for manslaughter on Tuesday .
Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust chief executive Neil Thwaite said : `` We recognise the devastating impact Emily 's death has had on everyone who knew and loved her , and offer our heartfelt condolences to Emily 's parents and family .
`` We treat incidents of this kind with the utmost seriousness and completed an internal rigorous review . ''

Emily Jones was stabbed in Queen's Park, Bolton, on March 22 this year as she enjoyed a day out with her dad. Her attacker, Eltiona Skana, will be sentenced for manslaughter on Tuesday
Devastated dad recalls his harrowing thoughts as girl, 7, had throat slit in park
The heartbroken dad of Emily Jones has spoken of his last harrowing thoughts when his little girl was killed.
The seven-year-old was stabbed in Queen's Park, Bolton, Greater Manchester, on March 22 this year.
Her dad Mark said he was out with his daughter and they were watching her mum Sarah who was jogging.
Mark told Emily they would watch her mum running and then they would go for an ice cream.
But that moment was cut short as the girl was suddenly killed by a lone figure, later identified as 30-year-old Eltiona Skana.
Image: MEN Media) MEN Media)
Mark said Emily had spotted her mum running along the bottom of the hill and told him she wanted to go to her.
But as the little girl sped towards Sarah with her scooter saying "Mummy, mummy!" to attract her attention, Skana - who was sitting on a bench - approached the child and cut her throat with a craft knife.
Mark said Sarah, who was wearing headphones, continued running and did not see what had happened at first.
And the dad, who was 200 yards away, said he initially thought Emily had fallen from her scooter and the person holding her was helping pick her up.
Image: Family handout) Family handout)
But when a woman nearby shouted "she's been stabbed", Mark ran towards his daughter to try and help her.
The attacker, in the meantime, had thrown the child to the ground and had run off.
Mark told the Mail on Sunday : "I ran for Emily. I was absolutely terrified. I just knew it was so bad. You don't survive these things.
"I just thought, 'Oh my God, I'm going to lose her, I'm going to lose her.' I was shouting, 'Just stay with me Emily, stay with me. Don't leave me.'"
Image: MEN Media) MEN Media)
Mark said he then called Emily's mum, Sarah - with whom he had remained friends despite being separated - and asked her to go where he was trying to help their little girl.
Emily was flown by air ambulance to Salford Royal Hospital but sadly died half an hour after her arrival.
Skana, who has a history of psychotic violence, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Emily Jones but denied murder.
This week, Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court heard the attacker, who came to the UK from Albania with her family in 2014, has a history of mental illness.
After her arrest, Skana was detained under the Mental Health Act.
She was eventually cleared of murder after the judge instructed the jury to return a not guilty verdict with the charge withdrawn by the prosecution.
Emily's dad has blamed alleged failures by mental health staff for leaving a dangerous woman to walk free and not checking whether she was taking the medication she needed.
He is also furious that a review from the local NHS mental health trust reportedly concluded that Emily's death could not have been predicted or prevented.
Mark described his daughter as "an amazing soul" with "a great sense of humour".
He said: "She was just a brilliant character, a big character for such a little girl."
Image: MEN Media) MEN Media)
He added: "I want the horrible story of what happened to my daughter to be told. It was Mother's Day, of all days, when Mum and Dad were in the park with her.
"It's not that I want people to feel sorry for us, but it needs to be told because it's an absolute public outrage."
He concluded: "I've got to be strong. I'm still strong for her. I've got to get justice for her and do everything I can so that it doesn't happen again. I want something good to come out of it. That's keeping me going."
Skana will be sentenced for manslaughter on Tuesday.
Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust chief executive Neil Thwaite said: "We recognise the devastating impact Emily's death has had on everyone who knew and loved her, and offer our heartfelt condolences to Emily's parents and family.
"We treat incidents of this kind with the utmost seriousness and completed an internal rigorous review."


thedailymirror--2020-12-06--Russia starts rolling out Covid vaccine with teachers and doctors first in line

People in Moscow could receive the jab at 70 clinics , with teachers , doctors , medical staff and social workers first in line .
The city 's coronavirus task force confirmed the Sputnik V vaccine was now being deployed .
`` You are working at an educational institution and have top-priority for the COVID-19 vaccine , free of charge , '' read a phone text message received by a school teacher early on Saturday .
President Vladimir Putin has ordered a nationwide voluntary vaccination programme to begin next week .
He said Russia will have produced two million vaccine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund ( RDIF ) , Kirill Dmitriev , said in an interview with the BBC on Friday that Russia expects to give the vaccine to about two million people this month .
`` Over the first five hours , 5,000 people signed up for the jab - teachers , doctors , social workers , those who are today risking their health and lives the most , '' Mayor Sergei Sobyanin wrote on his personal website on Friday .
Russia has already vaccinated more than 100,000 high-risk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ earlier this week during a separate presentation to the United Nations about Sputnik V. Among the first people signing up to the Moscow roll-out , Nadezhda Ragulina , an administrator at a Moscow clinic , said she wanted the vaccine as she had witnessed many COVID-19 patients .
`` This is my decision ...
Some people close to me also have had an experience ( of COVID-19 ) , '' she said .
`` That 's why I want to protect myself , my relatives , to obtain the immunity , '' she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a city of around 13 million people , has been the epicentre of Russia 's coronavirus outbreak .
It reported 7,993 new cases on Saturday , up from 6,868 the day before and well above the daily tallies of around 700 seen in early September .
The age for those receiving shots is capped at 60 .
People with certain underlying health conditions , pregnant women and those who have had a respiratory illness for the past two weeks are barred from vaccination .
Russia has developed two COVID-19 vaccines , Sputnik @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Direct Investment Fund and another developed by Siberia 's Vector Institute , with final trials for both yet to be completed .
Scientists have raised concerns about the speed at which Russia has worked , giving the regulatory go-ahead for its vaccines and launching mass vaccinations before full trials to test its safety and efficacy had been completed .
The Sputnik V vaccine is administered in two injections , with the second dose is expected to be given 21 days after the first .
The UK is the first major western power to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the jab to start being made available to the most at risk on Tuesday .
Scientists in Europe and the US appeared to cast some doubt over Britain 's regulatory processes , although the UK bodies insist no corners were cut .
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Tatiana Golikova said on Friday that the vaccinated should avoid public places and reduce their intake of medicine and alcohol , which could suppress the immune system , within the first 42 days after the first jab .
Moscow closed down all public places including parks and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in late March , with police patrolling the streets looking for whose violating the rules .
Restrictions were eased from mid-June , however .
Russia as a whole reported 28,782 new infections on Saturday , its highest daily tally , pushing the national total to 2,431,731 , the fourth-highest in the world .
In October , certain restrictions such as remote learning for some secondary school children and a 30 % limit on the number of workers allowed in offices were introduced again .

Moscow began distributing the Covid jab on Saturday via 70 clinics in the first large-scale vaccination - the UK will begin vaccinating people on Tuesday with a path out of the pandemic now finally in sight
Russia starts rolling out coronavirus vaccine with teachers and doctors at front of queue
Russia began vaccinating people against coronavirus on Saturday.
People in Moscow could receive the jab at 70 clinics, with teachers, doctors, medical staff and social workers first in line.
The city's coronavirus task force confirmed the Sputnik V vaccine was now being deployed.
"You are working at an educational institution and have top-priority for the COVID-19 vaccine, free of charge," read a phone text message received by a school teacher early on Saturday.
President Vladimir Putin has ordered a nationwide voluntary vaccination programme to begin next week.
Image: MAXIM SHIPENKOV/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) MAXIM SHIPENKOV/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
He said Russia will have produced two million vaccine doses within the next few days.
The head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), Kirill Dmitriev, said in an interview with the BBC on Friday that Russia expects to give the vaccine to about two million
people this month.
"Over the first five hours, 5,000 people signed up for the jab - teachers, doctors, social workers, those who are today risking their health and lives the most," Mayor Sergei Sobyanin wrote on his personal website on Friday.
Russia has already vaccinated more than 100,000 high-risk people, Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said earlier this week during a separate presentation to the United Nations about Sputnik V.
Image: MAXIM SHIPENKOV/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) MAXIM SHIPENKOV/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
Among the first people signing up to the Moscow roll-out, Nadezhda Ragulina, an administrator at a Moscow clinic, said she wanted the vaccine as she had witnessed many COVID-19 patients.
"This is my decision... Some people close to me also have had an experience (of COVID-19)," she said.
"That's why I want to protect myself, my relatives, to obtain the immunity," she told Rossiya-24 state TV channel.
Moscow, a city of around 13 million people, has been the epicentre of Russia's coronavirus outbreak.
It reported 7,993 new cases on Saturday , up from 6,868 the day before and well above the daily tallies of around 700 seen in early September.
The age for those receiving shots is capped at 60. People with certain underlying health conditions, pregnant women and those who have had a respiratory illness for the past two weeks are barred from vaccination.
Image: Kremlin.ru) Kremlin.ru)
Russia has developed two COVID-19 vaccines, Sputnik V which is backed by the Russian Direct Investment Fund and another developed by Siberia's Vector Institute, with final trials for both yet to be completed.
Scientists have raised concerns about the speed at which Russia has worked, giving the regulatory go-ahead for its vaccines and launching mass vaccinations before full trials to
test its safety and efficacy had been completed.
The Sputnik V vaccine is administered in two injections, with the second dose is expected to be given 21 days after the first.
The UK is the first major western power to approve a vaccine for rollout, with the jab to start being made available to the most at risk on Tuesday.
Image: PA) PA)
Scientists in Europe and the US appeared to cast some doubt over Britain's regulatory processes, although the UK bodies insist no corners were cut.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Tatiana Golikova said on Friday that the vaccinated should avoid public places and reduce their intake of medicine and alcohol, which could suppress the immune system, within the first 42 days after the first jab.
Moscow closed down all public places including parks and cafes, with exception for delivery, in late March, with police patrolling the streets looking for whose violating the rules.
Restrictions were eased from mid-June, however.
Russia as a whole reported 28,782 new infections on Saturday, its highest daily tally, pushing the national total to 2,431,731, the fourth-highest in the world.
In October, certain restrictions such as remote learning for some secondary school children and a 30% limit on the number of workers allowed in offices were introduced again.


thedailymirror--2020-12-06--Trump insists 'we won Georgia and lots of places' at rally - even though he lost

Donald Trump insisted that he won Georgia and `` a lot of places '' in last month 's US election - despite actually losing the state .
The outgoing president continued to make baseless allegations of voter fraud at his first post-election rally in relation to his defeat to Democrat Joe Biden .
Trump has still not formally conceded the election despite being rejected at the polls , breaking with tradition , while launching a flurry of legal challenges in key states .
He did recently confirm that he will vacate the White House when required in January if the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and also allowed his team to cooperate with the transition process .
At the rally in Valdosta , Georgia , a previously Republican state he narrowly lost to Biden , Trump said that no one has lost a presidential election while winning Florida and Ohio - states he carried .
He then seemed on the verge of saying he had been the first to do so , but then changed tack and falsely insisted `` we 're winning this election '' .
The US president was accompanied by wife Melania and an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ love you '' at the rally ahead of an election for two senators in the state that could determine which party controls the Senate .
He said : `` You know we won Georgia , just so you understand .
And we won Florida .
And we won ... a lot of places .
`` We won Florida , we won Ohio , and we won them big .
You remember we were going to lose Florida , they said .
We were five down in Florida and we won by a lot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and we won by a lot .
`` I think they say that if you win Florida and Ohio , in history you 've never lost an election .
This has got to be a first time , but the truth is they were right , we 've never lost an election , we 're winning this election . ''
He reiterated that they were `` fighting hard '' in Georgia and repeated baseless claims of corruption .
According to the Washington Post , Trump also Georgia 's governor Brian Kemp on Saturday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ signatures .
Mr Kemp - who has no power to order such an audit - turned down the requests , a source told the newspaper .
Later at the rally , Trump again took aim at Mr Kemp when he addressed supporters in Valdosta , Georgia - his first post-election campaign rally - saying the governor had to `` get a lot tougher '' .
The President also conceded that Americans are currently suffering amid the coronavirus pandemic - daily deaths are now at nearly 3,000 a day .
But he celebrated the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that it would have taken other administrations five years , whereas it has taken his seven months .
He also said many people who have already caught the virus will be immune - although scientists are still unsure how long immunity lasts after infection .
Trump said : `` Before I had it , they said you 're immune for life .
As soon as I had it , they said you 're immune for four months . ''
President-elect Joe Biden has warned all Americans they must wear masks over the winter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ period could see the situation worsen as families get together .
He won the state of Georgia by a 49.5 % -49.3 % margin - carrying it by only 12,670 votes .

The outgoing US President, who has still not formally conceded, continues to repeat baseless allegations of electoral fraud in relation to his election defeat to Joe Biden
Donald Trump insists 'we won Georgia and a lot of places' at rally - even though he lost
Donald Trump insisted that he won Georgia and "a lot of places" in last month's US election - despite actually losing the state.
The outgoing president continued to make baseless allegations of voter fraud at his first post-election rally in relation to his defeat to Democrat Joe Biden.
Trump has still not formally conceded the election despite being rejected at the polls, breaking with tradition, while launching a flurry of legal challenges in key states.
He did recently confirm that he will vacate the White House when required in January if the Electoral College votes against him as expected, and also allowed his team to cooperate with the transition process.
At the rally in Valdosta, Georgia, a previously Republican state he narrowly lost to Biden, Trump said that no one has lost a presidential election while winning Florida and Ohio - states he carried.
Image: STAN BADZ/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) STAN BADZ/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
He then seemed on the verge of saying he had been the first to do so, but then changed tack and falsely insisted "we're winning this election".
The US president was accompanied by wife Melania and an adoring crowd of followers chanted "we love you" at the rally ahead of an election for two senators in the state that could determine which party controls the Senate.
He said: "You know we won Georgia, just so you understand. And we won Florida. And we won...a lot of places.
"We won Florida, we won Ohio, and we won them big. You remember we were going to lose Florida, they said. We were five down in Florida and we won by a lot. We were way down in Ohio and we won by a lot.
"I think they say that if you win Florida and Ohio, in history you've never lost an election. This has got to be a first time, but the truth is they were right, we've never lost an election, we're winning this election."
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS) Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
He reiterated that they were "fighting hard" in Georgia and repeated baseless claims of corruption.
According to the Washington Post, Trump also Georgia's governor Brian Kemp on Saturday to demand an audit of absentee ballot signatures. Mr Kemp - who has no power to order such an audit - turned down the requests, a source told the newspaper.
Later at the rally, Trump again took aim at Mr Kemp when he addressed supporters in Valdosta, Georgia - his first post-election campaign rally - saying the governor had to "get a lot tougher".
The President also conceded that Americans are currently suffering amid the coronavirus pandemic - daily deaths are now at nearly 3,000 a day.
But he celebrated the looming arrival of the vaccine, claiming that it would have taken other administrations five years, whereas it has taken his seven months.
He also said many people who have already caught the virus will be immune - although scientists are still unsure how long immunity lasts after infection.
Trump said: "Before I had it, they said you're immune for life. As soon as I had it, they said you're immune for four months."
President-elect Joe Biden has warned all Americans they must wear masks over the winter as fears grow that the Christmas holiday period could see the situation worsen as families get together.
He won the state of Georgia by a 49.5%-49.3% margin - carrying it by only 12,670 votes.


thedailymirror--2020-12-06--Chloe Madeley and James Haskell 'sign up to flog saucy snaps on OnlyFans'

Richard and Judy may be left blushing with the news that daughter Chloe Madeley and son-in-law James Haskell are selling raunchy photos via content subscription website OnlyFans .
Reports have suggested that the very confident young couple are taken fan interaction to an intimate new high by sharing saucy snaps of themselves online .
It has been suggested that 33-year-old Chloe and 35-year-old James have signed up to the erotic content website OnlyFans which is infamous for account holders sharing x-rated content .
Fitness fan Chloe and ex-Rugby player James would be joining a number of celebrities who have turned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cash .
A source told The Sun on Sunday : “ Chloe and James are really open-minded and will have fun making content , from sultry snaps to fitness videos .
They ’ re excited to get creative and have control .
“ They ’ re both fitness gurus so they have no hang-ups about showing off their bodies and are hoping some content will be educational.
” Mirror Online have contacted a representative of the couple for comment .
Chloe and James are no strangers to overshare – having given fans eye-opening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Couples Quarantine podcast .
The pair were married in 2018 after four years of dating .
A string of high-profile celebrities have signed up to OnlyFans to share photos and videos for fans to buy .
Love Island star Arabella Chi and Adam Collard , rap sensation Cardi B , and Teen Wolf star Tyler Posey are among those who have cashed in on the increasingly popular website .
While former Disney star Bella Thorne made headlines in the summer when she reportedly made $ 1 million within hours of signing up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ haired starlet was met with an angry backlash when sex workers accused her of stealing their platform – and reports followed to suggest that Bella ’ s big bucks signing had driven down the value of the website and made it more difficult for other users to access their cash .

The fitness fanatics are said to be launching their own channel on content subscription website to showcase fitness videos and photo shoots where they will 'show off their bodies'
Chloe Madeley and James Haskell 'sign up to flog saucy snaps on OnlyFans'
Richard and Judy may be left blushing with the news that daughter Chloe Madeley and son-in-law James Haskell are selling raunchy photos via content subscription website OnlyFans.
Reports have suggested that the very confident young couple are taken fan interaction to an intimate new high by sharing saucy snaps of themselves online.
It has been suggested that 33-year-old Chloe and 35-year-old James have signed up to the erotic content website OnlyFans which is infamous for account holders sharing x-rated content.
Fitness fan Chloe and ex-Rugby player James would be joining a number of celebrities who have turned to the site to make some extra cash.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
A source told The Sun on Sunday: “Chloe and James are really open-minded and will have fun making content, from sultry snaps to fitness videos. They’re excited to get creative and have control.
“They’re both fitness gurus so they have no hang-ups about showing off their bodies and are hoping some content will be educational.”
Mirror Online have contacted a representative of the couple for comment.
Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images) Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Chloe and James are no strangers to overshare – having given fans eye-opening insight into their romantic life through their Couples Quarantine podcast.
The pair were married in 2018 after four years of dating.
A string of high-profile celebrities have signed up to OnlyFans to share photos and videos for fans to buy.
Image: INSTAGRAM) INSTAGRAM)
Love Island star Arabella Chi and Adam Collard, rap sensation Cardi B, and Teen Wolf star Tyler Posey are among those who have cashed in on the increasingly popular website.
While former Disney star Bella Thorne made headlines in the summer when she reportedly made $1 million within hours of signing up to the website.
However, the flame haired starlet was met with an angry backlash when sex workers accused her of stealing their platform – and reports followed to suggest that Bella’s big bucks signing had driven down the value of the website and made it more difficult for other users to access their cash.


thedailymirror--2020-12-06--James Argent reflects on near fatal overdose as he celebrates birthday

James Argent has reflected on suffering a drug overdose that almost claimed his life last year in a candid social media update .
On Saturday , the former The Only Way Is Essex star celebrated turning 33-years-old – however he almost didn ’ t make it to such an age following an incident in 2019 .
Taking to Instagram on Saturday , Arg shared a video of himself singing the 1986 song Blackbird by The Beatles as he looked back on his overdose health scare .
While his update also comes more than 11 months into the reality star ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drugs at the start of the year .
Sharing his video , Arg wrote : “ A year ago today on my birthday I was rushed into hospital after a near fatal drug overdose .
“ Today I ’ m over 11 months clean & sober , If I can achieve this in 2020 with everything against me then I believe I can achieve anything .
“ Thank you for your love & best wishes .
I will continue to make my Family , Friends & supporters proud of me.
” The TV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ personal pick-me-up whenever he feels down .
He wrote : “ Ps Whenever I feel down or depressed I listen to @ thebeatles & it makes me feel better !
” Friends and followers were quick to support Arg , with Loose Women star Saira Khan writing : “ You Can achieve anything Arg .
You just need to want it soo much.
” And another typing : “ Well done .
A day at a time.
” While good friend Mark Wright remarked : `` I am beyond proud of you Arg @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you every day , you gave me constant anxiety , to be 11 months sober is incredible for somebody that was in such a dark place.
” Earlier this year it was revealed that Arg had spent a night in hospital after suffering two overdoses in the space of two months .
On-off girlfriend Gemma Collins was said to have saved the reality star ’ s life by acting quickly and raising the alarm .
Arg himself went on to bare all in an interview where he revealed he would , at his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a dark room and take drugs while in despair .

The Only Way Is Essex star shared a candid update about his past drugs struggles and his joy at being able to celebrate his 33rd birthday a year after a near fatal overdose
James Argent reflects on near fatal overdose as he celebrates birthday and sobriety
James Argent has reflected on suffering a drug overdose that almost claimed his life last year in a candid social media update.
On Saturday, the former The Only Way Is Essex star celebrated turning 33-years-old – however he almost didn’t make it to such an age following an incident in 2019.
Taking to Instagram on Saturday, Arg shared a video of himself singing the 1986 song Blackbird by The Beatles as he looked back on his overdose health scare.
While his update also comes more than 11 months into the reality star’s journey of sobriety after he quit drugs at the start of the year.
Image: James Argent /Instagram) James Argent /Instagram)
Sharing his video, Arg wrote: “A year ago today on my birthday I was rushed into hospital after a near fatal drug overdose.
“Today I’m over 11 months clean & sober, If I can achieve this in 2020 with everything against me then I believe I can achieve anything.
“Thank you for your love & best wishes. I will continue to make my Family, Friends & supporters proud of me.”
Image: James Argent /Instagram) James Argent /Instagram)
The TV star also went on to share his personal pick-me-up whenever he feels down.
He wrote: “Ps Whenever I feel down or depressed I listen to @thebeatles & it makes me feel better!”
Friends and followers were quick to support Arg, with Loose Women star Saira Khan writing: “You Can achieve anything Arg. You just need to want it soo much.”
And another typing: “Well done. A day at a time.”
While good friend Mark Wright remarked: "I am beyond proud of you Arg.
"I was so worried about you every day, you gave me constant anxiety, to be 11 months sober is incredible for somebody that was in such a dark place.”
Earlier this year it was revealed that Arg had spent a night in hospital after suffering two overdoses in the space of two months.
On-off girlfriend Gemma Collins was said to have saved the reality star’s life by acting quickly and raising the alarm.
Arg himself went on to bare all in an interview where he revealed he would, at his lowest points, lock himself away in a dark room and take drugs while in despair.


thedailymirror--2020-12-05--Queen and Prince Philip 'to get Covid vaccine in weeks' but 'will wait in line'

The Queen and Prince Philip could receive the coronavirus vaccine within weeks , reports claim .
However the senior royals will 'wait in line ' for their turn and wo n't get preferential treatment , according to the Mail on Sunday .
Pfizer and BioNTech 's jab has arrived in the UK and will begin being rolled out to the public within days .
The clinically vulnerable and frontline health care workers are at the head of the queue for the long-awaiting coronavirus vaccine .
Sources told the newspaper the Queen , 94 , and the Duke of Edinburgh , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and have already accepted the offer of the jab .
Both are reportedly expected to accept the offer based on the advice of their doctors .
They will be in line for the jab once people in their 80s and care home residents are offered it .
The elderly are among the top tiers of the priority queue for the Covid-19 vaccine .
The most severely clinically vulnerable people with listed medical conditions will be given the first shots .
Public health experts are said to be considering whether publicising the senior royals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ combat anti-vaxxer sentiment .
Prince Charles and Prince William are also reportedly being considered for roles in publicising the vaccination programme .
However the Mail reports such a move could be seen as Buckingham Palace allowing the royals to be politicised .
Courtiers are also said to be concerned there could be concerns about breaching the royals ' medical privacy .
The younger royals , including Prince William and Kate Middleton , wo n't be in line for the jab until later in 2021 when it is expected people in their thirties will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the possibility of the royals playing a role in vaccine promotion to allay scepticism is being discussed at Buckingham Palace and in Whitehall .
Officials are also said to be considering whether widely respected celebrities such as Sir David Attenborough could be asked to front-foot the campaign by getting the jab .
However officials are said to be concerned about provoking allegations of favouritism .
A spokeswoman for Buckingham Palace said that medical decisions were personal , and they would not be commenting on the story .
The Sunday Mirror 's front @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stars coming forward to promote the Covid-19 vaccine .
Knights Bob Geldof , 69 , Michael Palin , 77 , and Michael Parkinson , 85 , are among the celebs vowing to get their shots - and encouraging the public to follow suit .
Vaccinations in the UK will begin next Tuesday after the country became the first in the world to approve the Pfizer jab for use .

Public health experts are said to be considering whether publicising the senior royals getting coronavirus jabs could set a helpful example in the war on anti-vaxxer disinformation
The Queen and Prince Philip 'to get Covid vaccine in weeks' but 'will wait in line'
The Queen and Prince Philip could receive the coronavirus vaccine within weeks, reports claim.
However the senior royals will 'wait in line' for their turn and won't get preferential treatment, according to the Mail on Sunday.
Pfizer and BioNTech's jab has arrived in the UK and will begin being rolled out to the public within days.
The clinically vulnerable and frontline health care workers are at the head of the queue for the long-awaiting coronavirus vaccine.
Sources told the newspaper the Queen, 94, and the Duke of Edinburgh, 99, will be eligible within weeks and have already accepted the offer of the jab.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Both are reportedly expected to accept the offer based on the advice of their doctors.
They will be in line for the jab once people in their 80s and care home residents are offered it.
The elderly are among the top tiers of the priority queue for the Covid-19 vaccine.
The most severely clinically vulnerable people with listed medical conditions will be given the first shots.
Public health experts are said to be considering whether publicising the senior royals' vaccinations will help their campaign to combat anti-vaxxer sentiment.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Prince Charles and Prince William are also reportedly being considered for roles in publicising the vaccination programme.
However the Mail reports such a move could be seen as Buckingham Palace allowing the royals to be politicised.
Courtiers are also said to be concerned there could be concerns about breaching the royals' medical privacy.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The younger royals, including Prince William and Kate Middleton, won't be in line for the jab until later in 2021 when it is expected people in their thirties will begin being vaccinated.
The Mail reports that the possibility of the royals playing a role in vaccine promotion to allay scepticism is being discussed at Buckingham Palace and in Whitehall.
Officials are also said to be considering whether widely respected celebrities such as Sir David Attenborough could be asked to front-foot the campaign by getting the jab.
However officials are said to be concerned about provoking allegations of favouritism.
A spokeswoman for Buckingham Palace said that medical decisions were personal, and they would not be commenting on the story.
Image: Getty) Getty)
The Sunday Mirror's front page features some of Britain's biggest stars coming forward to promote the Covid-19 vaccine.
Knights Bob Geldof, 69, Michael Palin, 77, and Michael Parkinson, 85, are among the celebs vowing to get their shots - and encouraging the public to follow suit.
Vaccinations in the UK will begin next Tuesday after the country became the first in the world to approve the Pfizer jab for use.


thedailymirror--2020-12-05--Two million disabled people set to lose £2 billion in Tory benefits freeze

Benefit freezes will deprive two million claimants of £2billion , Labour say .
Disabled people are £660 down and that could hit £1,000 by April after they lose out on a £20-a-week rise given to other Universal Credit claimants .
The increase , due to Covid , was not given to Employment and Support Allowance claimants .
Employment Secretary Therese Coffey said necessary computer system changes would take months and a future increase could not be ruled out .
But Shadow Pensions Secretary Marsha de Cordova said : “ It is time the Government ended this discrimination.
” The Tories @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rise will extend beyond April or whether disabled people on ESA will ever get it .
Lucy Hamilton , of poverty action group the Joseph Rowntree Foundation , said : “ Millions face fear over Christmas and even greater hardship next year .
It comes the day after it was reported tens of thousands of people will see their Universal Credit payments cut this Christmas .
That 's because a measure put in place to try and protect people who 've recently started using the six-in-one benefit is set to run out .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ period ' could hit 160,000 households could be affected , Wales Online reports .
The grace period exempts people from the benefit cap - which limits the total amount of money working age people can claim regardless of what they qualify for on other measures .
It applies if you get Housing Benefit or Universal Credit , and your benefits will be capped if you get more than the limit that applies for your circumstances .
And the number of people affected by the cap has more than doubled since coronavirus hit Britain @

EXCLUSIVE Current cuts of £660 could increase £1000 as disabled people will miss out on a £20-a-week rise given to other Universal Credit claimants
Benefit freezes will deprive two million claimants of £2billion, Labour say.
Disabled people are £660 down and that could hit £1,000 by April after they lose out on a £20-a-week rise given to other Universal Credit claimants.
The increase, due to Covid, was not given to Employment and Support Allowance claimants.
Employment Secretary Therese Coffey said necessary computer system changes would take months and a future increase could not be ruled out.
But Shadow Pensions Secretary Marsha de Cordova said: “It is time the Government ended this discrimination.”
The Tories won’t say whether the £20 rise will extend beyond April or whether disabled people on ESA will ever get it.
Lucy Hamilton, of poverty action group the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, said: “Millions face fear over Christmas and even greater hardship next year.
"It’s important that it’s rectified now.”
It comes the day after it was reported tens of thousands of people will see their Universal Credit payments cut this Christmas.
That's because a measure put in place to try and protect people who've recently started using the six-in-one benefit is set to run out.
And the end of the so-called 'grace period' could hit 160,000 households could be affected, Wales Online reports.
The grace period exempts people from the benefit cap - which limits the total amount of money working age people can claim regardless of what they qualify for on other measures.
It applies if you get Housing Benefit or Universal Credit, and your benefits will be capped if you get more than the limit that applies for your circumstances.
And the number of people affected by the cap has more than doubled since coronavirus hit Britain.


thedailymirror--2020-12-05--Fernandes has pop at Rashford after wasting Man Utd chance

Bruno Fernandes fired a warning at Marcus Rashford after the striker hit the post in Manchester United 's comeback win over West Ham .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side won 3-1 at Upton Park following a 14-minute fightback in Saturday 's Premier League clash .
And their win owed much to the half-time introduction of Fernandes and Rashford after United had fallen behind following a dire first-half display .
Trailing to Tomas Soucek 's goal after the Red Devils had fallen asleep for corner , United were a different prospect in the second half thanks to the creativity of Fernandes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
After Paul Pogba had equalised with a long-range rocket , Mason Greenwood gave United the lead with an exquisite turning shot from an Alex Telles cross .
Fernandes had a hand in both goals - and looked to have set up Rashford for a third with a sublime through-ball before the striker lashed his shot against the post .
Rashford was to get his goal eventually , netting after a superb ball over the top from Juan Mata to cap United 's comeback .
But the ultra competitive Fernandes made it clear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did n't like being robbed of an assist .
The midfielder posted a picture of himself and Rashford celebrating on his Instagram story , along with the caption : `` If you miss a chance like that again you know what will happen . ''
Fans were delighted by Fernandes ' relentless perfectionism after the Instagram post was shared on Reddit .
One supporter wrote : `` Honestly , his competitiveness is manic .
It 's insane how much of a winner he is .
He 'll drag the team to the top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Another said : `` Check out the replays for Greenwood 's goal .
Fernandes celebrates like a madman the second the ball goes in . ''
And one fan compared him to United icon Roy Keane , whose intense will to win was legendary .
`` Been waiting for a player like him since Keane .
Win or die trying , '' the supporter wrote .
Fernandes had initially been benched for the West Ham clash with big games coming up against RB Leipzig and Manchester City .
But his impact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ half shows just how important he is to United .

The Manchester United pair were instrumental in Saturday's fightback against West Ham - but Fernandes showed his intense will to win as he had a dig at Rashford for hitting the post
Bruno Fernandes fired a warning at Marcus Rashford after the striker hit the post in Manchester United's comeback win over West Ham.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side won 3-1 at Upton Park following a 14-minute fightback in Saturday's Premier League clash.
And their win owed much to the half-time introduction of Fernandes and Rashford after United had fallen behind following a dire first-half display.
Trailing to Tomas Soucek's goal after the Red Devils had fallen asleep for corner, United were a different prospect in the second half thanks to the creativity of Fernandes and the movement and energy of Rashford.
After Paul Pogba had equalised with a long-range rocket, Mason Greenwood gave United the lead with an exquisite turning shot from an Alex Telles cross.
Image: Pool via REUTERS) Pool via REUTERS)
Fernandes had a hand in both goals - and looked to have set up Rashford for a third with a sublime through-ball before the striker lashed his shot against the post.
Rashford was to get his goal eventually, netting after a superb ball over the top from Juan Mata to cap United's comeback.
But the ultra competitive Fernandes made it clear his team-mate after the game that he didn't like being robbed of an assist.
The midfielder posted a picture of himself and Rashford celebrating on his Instagram story, along with the caption: "If you miss a chance like that again you know what will happen."
Fans were delighted by Fernandes' relentless perfectionism after the Instagram post was shared on Reddit.
One supporter wrote: "Honestly, his competitiveness is manic. It's insane how much of a winner he is. He'll drag the team to the top if he has to. Infectious personality."
Another said: "Check out the replays for Greenwood's goal. Fernandes celebrates like a madman the second the ball goes in."
And one fan compared him to United icon Roy Keane, whose intense will to win was legendary.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"Been waiting for a player like him since Keane. Win or die trying," the supporter wrote.
Fernandes had initially been benched for the West Ham clash with big games coming up against RB Leipzig and Manchester City.
But his impact after being brought on for the second half shows just how important he is to United.


thedailymirror--2020-12-05--Voice of the Sunday Mirror: "We should applaud celebs backing Covid-19 vaccine"

For the first time since the pandemic struck we have been given a reason for hope .
From this week the first doses of the Pfizer vaccine will start to be administered .
It will be a life-changing moment for those living under the darkest clouds of Covid .
It means people who have been shielding will finally be able to leave their homes .
It means families can be reunited , care home visits can be made without fear , and frontline health workers can be protected .
In the long run , it offers the opportunity for life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wave goodbye to the days of social distancing .
But vaccinations only work if the majority of people take them .
As deputy chief medical officer Prof Jonathan Van-Tam has warned , a low uptake of the jabs will almost certainly mean the restrictions will have to last longer .
Some people have concerns about the safety of the new vaccines .
This is partly because of the misleading information about inoculation that has been allowed to swirl unchecked across social media .
But it is also because of a lack of faith @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we should applaud celebrities who stepped forward to endorse the jab .
By setting an example they will encourage more people to get vaccinated which , in turn , will help us contain the virus .
The fact this paper has turned to A-listers for help in getting this message across is a damning reflection on the low standing of ministers .
It is a consequence of Boris Johnson lazily raising expectations and offering false hopes .
He told us in July that life could return to normal by Christmas .
It didn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could soon return to offices and workplaces .
We didn ’ t .
He told us that a second lockdown in England was avoidable .
It wasn ’ t .
When public trust has never been more essential for the good of the country , the Prime Minister has squandered it .
Months of Covid restrictions have taken a terrible toll on people ’ s mental health across the whole nation .
So it is inexplicable – not to say disgraceful – that the Government has decided to cut funding for the Time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sunday Mirror has been proud to work with this brilliant organisation to raise awareness of mental health issues .
And its work has never been more in demand because of the rise in loneliness , anxiety and stress caused by the pandemic and the lockdowns needed to contain it .
It will now have to close in March because of the Government ’ s short-sightedness .
Only this Tory administration would strip money from where it is most needed , while handing billions of pounds in contracts to private firms and political cronies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the country ’ s mental health crisis they will give Time to Change the funding it deserves .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Voice of the Mirror)

The fact there is a need for A-listers to help get across message of importance of taking jab is damning reflection on low standing of ministers
Voice of the Sunday Mirror: "We should applaud celebs backing Covid-19 vaccine"
For the first time since the pandemic struck we have been given a reason for hope.
From this week the first doses of the Pfizer vaccine will start to be administered.
It will be a life-changing moment for those living under the darkest clouds of Covid.
It means people who have been shielding will finally be able to leave their homes.
It means families can be reunited, care home visits can be made without fear, and frontline health workers can be protected.
In the long run, it offers the opportunity for life to return to normal so we can wave goodbye to the days of social distancing.
But vaccinations only work if the majority of people take them.
As deputy chief medical officer Prof Jonathan Van-Tam has warned, a low uptake of the jabs will almost certainly mean the restrictions will have to last longer.
Some people have concerns about the safety of the new vaccines.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
This is partly because of the misleading information about inoculation that has been allowed to swirl unchecked across social media.
But it is also because of a lack of faith in this government.
That is why we should applaud celebrities who stepped forward to endorse the jab.
By setting an example they will encourage more people to get vaccinated which, in turn, will help us contain the virus.
The fact this paper has turned to A-listers for help in getting this message across is a damning reflection on the low standing of ministers.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
It is a consequence of Boris Johnson lazily raising expectations and offering false hopes.
He told us in July that life could return to normal by Christmas. It didn’t.
He told us we could soon return to offices and workplaces. We didn’t.
He told us that a second lockdown in England was avoidable. It wasn’t.
When public trust has never been more essential for the good of the country, the Prime Minister has squandered it.
Cruellest cut
Months of Covid restrictions have taken a terrible toll on people’s mental health across the whole nation.
So it is inexplicable – not to say disgraceful – that the Government has decided to cut funding for the Time to Change charity.
For years the Sunday Mirror has been proud to work with this brilliant organisation to raise awareness of mental health issues.
Image: Phil Harris/Daily Mirror) Phil Harris/Daily Mirror)
And its work has never been more in demand because of the rise in loneliness, anxiety and stress caused by the pandemic and the lockdowns needed to contain it.
It will now have to close in March because of the Government’s short-sightedness.
Only this Tory administration would strip money from where it is most needed, while handing billions of pounds in contracts to private firms and political cronies.
If ministers are genuine about tackling the country’s mental health crisis they will give Time to Change the funding it deserves.


thedailymirror--2020-12-05--Mum shares Asda's list of free meals they offer to kids for all of December

A mum has taken to Facebook to share all the free meals Asda is kindly offering struggling families for the entirety of December .
Families ' budgets have been badly hit by the Covid-19 pandemic , with many having touse food banks during lockdown with eating out an unaffordable luxury .
But kids will now be able to enjoy fish fingers , chicken nuggets or sandwiches – all served with a drink and a piece of fruit - thanks to Asda 's initiative , which is part of the supermarket chain 's Christmas kindness campaign .
The scheme aims to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unprecedented times '' by dishing out up to 215,000 free meals to all children under the age of 16 and across its 216 UK stores .
One mother took to Facebook to praise the supermarket 's initiative , for which there is no minimum spend or limit on the amount of kids per family entitled to the meal .
Writing on the Latest Deals , Extreme Couponing & Bargains group : “ Through ASDA 's 'Fight Hunger , Create Change ' programme , ASDA Cafés are offering free hot and cold meals to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during opening hours , every day throughout December , except for Christmas Day .
“ Better-still , to the best of my knowledge , there is no minimum spend required , i.e .
no purchase of any other item of food or drink to qualify for a free kids meal .
Just head to the café with an adult and ask for your free meal . ''
She went on to urge people not to `` abuse ASDA 's generosity , especially as meals are subject to availability .
“ This initiative is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need and are reliant on food banks , right now .
Please be respectful.
” The scheme will last until 31 December and will also be available as a take-out service in areas under Tier 3 Covid-19 restrictions , where dining in is prohibited .
Richard Dent , Asda ’ s Vice President for Fresh Food said : “ We know that it ’ s been a really difficult year for families across the UK with many having to turn to food banks and local community groups for support which is why we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we can during the festive period by offering them a meal in one of our cafes .
`` I ’ m really proud that through our Fight Hunger Create Change programme , we are able to continue to support our local communities , especially at this time of year .
”

The supermarket giant Asda is offering chicken nuggets, sandwiches and fish fingers to all children under 16 for the whole of December to help struggling UK families during "unprecedented times"
Mum shares Asda's list of free meals they're offering to kids for all of December
A mum has taken to Facebook to share all the free meals Asda is kindly offering struggling families for the entirety of December.
Families' budgets have been badly hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, with many having touse food banks during lockdown with eating out an unaffordable luxury.
But kids will now be able to enjoy fish fingers, chicken nuggets or sandwiches – all served with a drink and a piece of fruit - thanks to Asda's initiative, which is part of the supermarket chain's Christmas kindness campaign.
The scheme aims to support UK families during "difficult and unprecedented times" by dishing out up to 215,000 free meals to all children under the age of 16 and across its 216 UK stores.
One mother took to Facebook to praise the supermarket's initiative, for which there is no minimum spend or limit on the amount of kids per family entitled to the meal.
Writing on the Latest Deals, Extreme Couponing & Bargains group: “Through ASDA's 'Fight Hunger, Create Change' programme, ASDA Cafés are offering free hot and cold meals to children under the age of 16, during opening hours, every day throughout December, except for Christmas Day.
“Better-still, to the best of my knowledge, there is no minimum spend required, i.e. no purchase of any other item of food or drink to qualify for a free kids meal. Just head to the café with an adult and ask for your free meal."
She went on to urge people not to "abuse ASDA's generosity, especially as meals are subject to availability.
“This initiative is designed for those that are genuinely in need and are reliant on food banks, right now. Please be respectful.”
The scheme will last until 31 December and will also be available as a take-out service in areas under Tier 3 Covid-19 restrictions, where dining in is prohibited.
Richard Dent, Asda’s Vice President for Fresh Food said: “We know that it’s been a really difficult year for families across the UK with many having to turn to food banks and local community groups for support which is why we want to support as many children as we can during the festive period by offering them a meal in one of our cafes.
"I’m really proud that through our Fight Hunger Create Change programme, we are able to continue to support our local communities, especially at this time of year.”


thedailymirror--2020-12-05--Rita Ora flouts lockdown rules again as she fails to isolate after Egypt gig

Rita Ora 's week has gone from bad to worse as it ’ s revealed she flouted strict coronavirus rules for a second time .
The star was left red-faced when she was forced to pay up a £10,000 fine an the `` inexcusable '' event after she invited hoards of her showbiz pals to her 30th birthday party last month .
After raising eyebrows of many angry fans , Rita was forced to issue a public apology for her `` spur of the moment '' bash .
But it seems the party wasn ’ t the only rule the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s now been revealed she had flown by private jet to Cairo , Egypt , on November 21 to perform at the five-star W Hotel , and failed to self-isolate on her return to the UK a day later .
Under current government rules , she should have put herself in quarantine for 14 days when she got home .
But instead , Rita was seen arriving at Casa Cruz restaurant in London 's Notting Hill on November 28 , where she held her big birthday bash during England 's second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from her bash , furious fans hit out on social media prompting Rita to issue an apology .
Rita then took to her Instagram Story , writing : `` Hello all , I attended a small gathering with some friends to celebrate my 30th birthday .
`` It was a spur of the moment decision made with the misguided view that we were coming out of lockdown and this would be OK ...
I 'm deeply sorry for breaking the rules and in turn understand that this puts people at risk . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ error of judgement .
Given the restrictions , I realise how irresponsible these actions were and I take full responsibility . ''
She added : `` I feel particularly embarrassed knowing first-hand how hard people have worked to combat this terrible illness and being fully aware of the sacrifices that people and businesses have made to help keep us all safe .
`` Even though this wo n't make it right , I want to sincerely apologise . ''
The singer offered to pay a £10,000 fine for hosting the bash , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or breaking a second set of strict rules .
After the latest revelation by the Mail on Sunday of her second lot of lockdown rule breaking , Rita has been forced to make another grovelling apology .
In a statement , she told the publication : “ I recently flew to Egypt to perform at a corporate event for a private company , where my travel party followed protocol and presented negative Covid tests upon entry , as required by Egyptian authorities .
“ Upon my return to Britain , I should have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the required period .
As you know , I didn ’ t follow Government advice and… I apologise again , unreservedly .
“ While I realise the apologetic words of a pop star might not carry much weight , especially one who has broken the rules like I have , I do realise some might seek to follow my example .
“ My message to them is simple : please don ’ t .
The guilt and shame I ’ ve carried this week for my mistake aren ’ t worth it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government advice and the voices of the heroes of the NHS and take the required precautions .
“ I hope to one day make it up to the public who have given me so much support over the years and , in particular , make it up to the heroes of the NHS…In the meantime , I will be donating my fee from Egypt to charity .
“ Be better than I have been and learn from my mistakes so you don ’ t have to learn the hard way yourselves .
Her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which held her lockdown-breaking birthday party has been bombarded with one-star reviews following her bash .
It 's reported that so many negative reviews have been posted by people angry about what she 's done that TripAdvisor have had to stop any new reviews .
Meanwhile , Rita has reportedly launched her own investigation into finding who had revealed the details of her 30th birthday celebrations .
A source has told The Sun that Rita is looking to follow in the footsteps of Coleen Rooney , who is in a legal battle with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dubbed the Wagatha Christie trial .
Rita is said to have `` game plan '' with the view of exposing the person who had exposed her party .
The source said that Rita feels `` humiliated '' about her `` transgression coming to light '' and has `` agreed to pay a £10,000 fine '' if it is issued .
The source has suggested that `` her closest confidantes have been getting in her ear '' with suggestions that it was someone at her gathering who is responsible for the leak .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conscience '' or someone who `` didn ’ t make the cut '' for the final guest list , may have been the one who betrayed her .
Photos appeared showing police trying to get into the Casa Cruz restaurant in Notting Hill , West London , as the party continued inside on Saturday night .
Model Cara Delevingne was among the guests being seen arriving at the back door of the venue .
The source added that Rita is feeling `` paranoid '' as the party was `` meant to be secret @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had made sure that `` police and photographers knew it was happening . ''
Rita is reportedly `` devising a game plan and setting traps '' in the hope of finding the whistleblower , much like `` Coleen did in the Wagatha Christie drama . ''
Humiliated Rita pulled out of an appearance on ITV 's Jonathan Ross Show , which aired this weekend , and police have reportedly taken CCTV equipment from the restaurant as they investigate the alleged lockdown breach .

RITA ORA POSTS CLIP FROM HER BIRTHDAY PARTY BEFORE BEING FINED £10K FOR BREAKING LOCKDOWN RULES
RITA ORA POSTS CLIP FROM HER BIRTHDAY PARTY BEFORE BEING FINED £10K FOR BREAKING LOCKDOWN RULES
Rita Ora flew by private jet to Cairo, Egypt, on November 21 and failed to self-isolate on her return to the UK a day later, before throwing her big 30th birthday bash on November 28
Rita Ora flouts lockdown rules again as she fails to isolate after Egypt gig
Rita Ora's week has gone from bad to worse as it’s revealed she flouted strict coronavirus rules TWICE.
The star was left red-faced when she was forced to pay up a £10,000 fine an the "inexcusable" event after she invited hoards of her showbiz pals to her 30th birthday party last month.
After raising eyebrows of many angry fans, Rita was forced to issue a public apology for her "spur of the moment" bash.
But it seems the party wasn’t the only rule the pop star was willing to breach as it’s now been revealed she had flown by private jet to Cairo, Egypt, on November 21 to perform at the five-star W Hotel, and failed to self-isolate on her return to the UK a day later.
Under current government rules, she should have put herself in quarantine for 14 days when she got home.
Image: ritaora/Instagram) ritaora/Instagram)
But instead, Rita was seen arriving at Casa Cruz restaurant in London's Notting Hill on November 28, where she held her big birthday bash during England's second country-wide lockdown.
After the pictures emerged from her bash, furious fans hit out on social media prompting Rita to issue an apology.
Rita then took to her Instagram Story, writing: "Hello all, I attended a small gathering with some friends to celebrate my 30th birthday.
"It was a spur of the moment decision made with the misguided view that we were coming out of lockdown and this would be OK... I'm deeply sorry for breaking the rules and in turn understand that this puts people at risk."
Image: ritaora/Instagram) ritaora/Instagram)
"This was a serious and inexcusable error of judgement. Given the restrictions, I realise how irresponsible these actions were and I take full responsibility."
She added: "I feel particularly embarrassed knowing first-hand how hard people have worked to combat this terrible illness and being fully aware of the sacrifices that people and businesses have made to help keep us all safe.
"Even though this won't make it right, I want to sincerely apologise."
Image: Getty Images for ABA) Getty Images for ABA)
The singer offered to pay a £10,000 fine for hosting the bash, but failed to mention her trip to Egypt or breaking a second set of strict rules.
After the latest revelation by the Mail on Sunday of her second lot of lockdown rule breaking, Rita has been forced to make another grovelling apology.
In a statement, she told the publication: “I recently flew to Egypt to perform at a corporate event for a private company, where my travel party followed protocol and presented negative Covid tests upon entry, as required by Egyptian authorities.
Image: Google Maps) Google Maps)
“Upon my return to Britain, I should have followed Government advice and isolated myself for the required period. As you know, I didn’t follow Government advice and… I apologise again, unreservedly.
“While I realise the apologetic words of a pop star might not carry much weight, especially one who has broken the rules like I have, I do realise some might seek to follow my example.
“My message to them is simple: please don’t. The guilt and shame I’ve carried this week for my mistake aren’t worth it. Instead, continue to listen to the Government advice and the voices of the heroes of the NHS and take the required precautions.
Image: ritaora/Instagram) ritaora/Instagram)
“I hope to one day make it up to the public who have given me so much support over the years and, in particular, make it up to the heroes of the NHS…In the meantime, I will be donating my fee from Egypt to charity.
“Be better than I have been and learn from my mistakes so you don’t have to learn the hard way yourselves.
“Love, Rita.”
Image: Copyright unknown) Copyright unknown)
Her latest grovelling apology comes after the venue which held her lockdown-breaking birthday party has been bombarded with one-star reviews following her bash.
It's reported that so many negative reviews have been posted by people angry about what she's done that TripAdvisor have had to stop any new reviews.
Meanwhile, Rita has reportedly launched her own investigation into finding who had revealed the details of her 30th birthday celebrations.
Image: Getty Images for MTV) Getty Images for MTV)
A source has told The Sun that Rita is looking to follow in the footsteps of Coleen Rooney, who is in a legal battle with Rebekah Vardy, in what has been dubbed the Wagatha Christie trial.
Rita is said to have "game plan" with the view of exposing the person who had exposed her party.
The source said that Rita feels "humiliated" about her "transgression coming to light" and has "agreed to pay a £10,000 fine" if it is issued.
The source has suggested that "her closest confidantes have been getting in her ear" with suggestions that it was someone at her gathering who is responsible for the leak.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
They continued to say that a "guilty conscience" or someone who "didn’t make the cut" for the final guest list, may have been the one who betrayed her.
Photos appeared showing police trying to get into the Casa Cruz restaurant in Notting Hill, West London, as the party continued inside on Saturday night.
Model Cara Delevingne was among the guests being seen arriving at the back door of the venue.
The source added that Rita is feeling "paranoid" as the party was "meant to be secret."
Image: instagram.com/ritaora) instagram.com/ritaora)
She is upset that someone had made sure that "police and photographers knew it was happening."
Rita is reportedly "devising a game plan and setting traps" in the hope of finding the whistleblower, much like "Coleen did in the Wagatha Christie drama."
Humiliated Rita pulled out of an appearance on ITV's Jonathan Ross Show, which aired this weekend, and police have reportedly taken CCTV equipment from the restaurant as they investigate the alleged lockdown breach.