thedailymirror--2020-12-23--Asda opening and closing times for Christmas 2020

The festive season is a busy time for supermarkets as shoppers head out to fetch those last minute bits in the run-up to Christmas .
If you still have n't sorted all your food shopping then it 's best to plan ahead , as many supermarkets , including Asda , will be opening and closing at different times than usual over the festive period .
Asda will remain open despite London and the South East being moved into Tier 4 , with a further 44 areas now at risk of being hit by tougher restrictions .
The chain , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has advised shoppers to use its store locator for specific timings of their nearest branch .
Asda 's opening and closing times will depend on the area and type of store , with all stores closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day to give workers more time at home with their loved ones .
Here ’ s everything you need to know to plan your trip over the festive period .
• December 24 : most stores will be open from 8am to 9pm • December 27 : stores will be open as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be open as usual • December 29 : stores will be open as usual • December 30 : stores will be open as usual • December 31 : stores will be open as usual You can check details for nearest Asda by using the online store finder tool here .
Whether you need to stock up on booze or sweet treats , the supermarket has plenty of great offers running across its festive range - you can view all its current Christmas deals online .
The chain is also selling a Christmas dinner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hassle out of your festive grocery shopping .
It 's priced at £14.90 and is big enough for eight people , working out as £1.86 per person .

Need to pop into Asda for some last few bits ahead of Christmas Day? Be sure to check the UK supermarket's opening hours before you head out in our guide
The festive season is a busy time for supermarkets as shoppers head out to fetch those last minute bits in the run-up to Christmas.
If you still haven't sorted all your food shopping then it's best to plan ahead, as many supermarkets, including Asda, will be opening and closing at different times than usual over the festive period.
Asda will remain open despite London and the South East being moved into Tier 4, with a further 44 areas now at risk of being hit by tougher restrictions.
The chain, which is classed as an essential retailer, has advised shoppers to use its store locator for specific timings of their nearest branch.
Asda's opening and closing times will depend on the area and type of store, with all stores closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day to give workers more time at home with their loved ones.
Here’s everything you need to know to plan your trip over the festive period.
Image: Andy Stenning/Daily Mirror) Andy Stenning/Daily Mirror)
Asda Christmas 2020 opening hours
December 24: most stores will be open from 8am to 9pm
most stores will be open from 8am to 9pm December 25: CLOSED
CLOSED December 26: CLOSED
CLOSED December 27 : stores will be open as usual
: stores will be open as usual December 28 : stores will be open as usual
: stores will be open as usual December 29 : stores will be open as usual
: stores will be open as usual December 30 : stores will be open as usual
: stores will be open as usual December 31: stores will be open as usual
You can check details for nearest Asda by using the online store finder tool here.
How to get £10 off your online shop during the festive season If you're planning to do some online shopping during the festive season or in the January sales, you can bag a £10 bonus towards your spend by ordering from through TopCashback. The money-saving cashback site is giving all new members a one-off £10 bonus when they spend £20 or more at hundreds of retailers across all categories including fashion, tech and beauty. To claim the savings you must sign up to TopCashback and make your purchases by 23:59pm on 31st January, 2021. TopCashback will then track the order and pay out the £10 bonus, which you can then transfer into your bank or Paypal account or redeem as vouchers. How to claim? Join Topcashback.co.uk for free. Read the instructions on the Account Overview page. Select a retailer featured on the TopCashback website and click the 'get cashback' button to head to the retailer's site. Shop as normal on the retailer website, ensuring you spend a minimum of £20 to be eligible. TopCashback will then track your purchase and pay out the bonus to your account within 30 days of the transaction. This offer applies to selected brands on the TopCashback website including B&Q, ASOS, eBay and many more. You can browse the full list by heading to Topcashback.co.uk. This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.Learn more
Whether you need to stock up on booze or sweet treats, the supermarket has plenty of great offers running across its festive range - you can view all its current Christmas deals online.
The chain is also selling a Christmas dinner box that's designed to take the hassle out of your festive grocery shopping.
It's priced at £14.90 and is big enough for eight people, working out as £1.86 per person.


thedailymirror--2020-12-23--Morrisons Christmas 2020 opening and closing times for all UK stores

The most wonderful time of the year is underway and many people will be wanting to make sure they have everything they need to enjoy their Christmas celebrations .
If you need to get some essentials from Morrisons , it 's a good idea to check opening times on the Morrisons website before heading down to your nearest store .
The supermarket chain has confirmed it will be open over the festive break , despite London and the South East being moved into Tier 4 .
But the majority of stores will be opening and closing at different times than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from store to store , Morrisons is advising customers to check details of their local branch using the online store finder tool - or use our guide below .
Shoppers always have the option to place an order on morrisons.com and get groceries delivered to their doorstep .
You can also check what rules are in place for click and collect orders under Tier 4 in our guide .
• Most stores open between 6am to 7pm • Most stores open from 9am to 6pm • All stores are open as normal , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • All stores are open as normal , but times may vary depending on region • All stores are open as normal , but times may vary depending on region The supermarket 's indulgent Christmas range for this year is packed with everything you could possibly need to make your festive celebrations count , from party food and snacks to decorations and gifts .
For just £18.36 , shoppers can get the chain 's Christmas Dinner for Two Box delivered , which contains a British Turkey Breast joint , potatoes , pigs in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and cranberry sauce .
It 's also running some amazing offers on roast dinner essentials - including meat joints , parsnips and stuffing balls .
You can check all the latest supermarket opening times for Christmas in our full guide .

We've got the lowdown on Morrisons opening hours for stores across the UK over the Christmas break including on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day
The most wonderful time of the year is underway and many people will be wanting to make sure they have everything they need to enjoy their Christmas celebrations.
If you need to get some essentials from Morrisons, it's a good idea to check opening times on the Morrisons website before heading down to your nearest store.
The supermarket chain has confirmed it will be open over the festive break, despite London and the South East being moved into Tier 4.
But the majority of stores will be opening and closing at different times than usual. As trading hours will vary from store to store, Morrisons is advising customers to check details of their local branch using the online store finder tool - or use our guide below.
Shoppers always have the option to place an order on morrisons.com and get groceries delivered to their doorstep.
You can also check what rules are in place for click and collect orders under Tier 4 in our guide.
Morrisons Christmas 2020 opening times
December 24
Most stores open between 6am to 7pm
December 25
All UK stores CLOSED
December 26
Most stores open from 9am to 6pm
December 27
Stores are open normal Sunday hours
December 28
All stores are open as normal, but times may vary depending on region
December 29
All stores are open as normal, but times may vary depending on region
December 30
All stores are open as normal, but times may vary depending on region
December 31
All superstores open from 7am - 6pm
The supermarket's indulgent Christmas range for this year is packed with everything you could possibly need to make your festive celebrations count, from party food and snacks to decorations and gifts.
For just £18.36, shoppers can get the chain's Christmas Dinner for Two Box delivered, which contains a British Turkey Breast joint, potatoes, pigs in blankets, vegetables, stuffing, gravy and cranberry sauce.
It's also running some amazing offers on roast dinner essentials - including meat joints, parsnips and stuffing balls.
How to get £10 off your online shop during the festive season If you're planning to do some online shopping during the festive season or in the January sales, you can bag a £10 bonus towards your spend by ordering from through TopCashback. The money-saving cashback site is giving all new members a one-off £10 bonus when they spend £20 or more at hundreds of retailers across all categories including fashion, tech and beauty. To claim the savings you must sign up to TopCashback and make your purchases by 23:59pm on 31st January, 2021. TopCashback will then track the order and pay out the £10 bonus, which you can then transfer into your bank or Paypal account or redeem as vouchers. How to claim? Join Topcashback.co.uk for free. Read the instructions on the Account Overview page. Select a retailer featured on the TopCashback website and click the 'get cashback' button to head to the retailer's site. Shop as normal on the retailer website, ensuring you spend a minimum of £20 to be eligible. TopCashback will then track your purchase and pay out the bonus to your account within 30 days of the transaction. This offer applies to selected brands on the TopCashback website including B&Q, ASOS, eBay and many more. You can browse the full list by heading to Topcashback.co.uk. This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.Learn more
You can check all the latest supermarket opening times for Christmas in our full guide.


thedailymirror--2020-12-23--Matt Hancock to hold Downing Street press conference at 3pm today

Matt Hancock is due to hold a Downing Street press conference this afternoon .
The Health Secretary is expected to update the country on efforts to contain Covid as a new strain rampages through the country - and scientists demand urgent clampdowns to contain it .
It is expected Mr Hancock will speak at 3pm .
A Health Official said : “ Ministers have met today to assess what further action may be needed to address the rise in cases driven by the new variant .
“ The Health Secretary will provide an update at a Downing Street press conference @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Dr Susan Hopkins from Public Health England and Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Jenny Harries .
It comes as plans were rumoured to be in the work to plunge large parts of England into Tier 4 from as early as Boxing Day .
The government ’ s Covid operations committee is meeting this morning to consider whether to plunge more areas into lockdown .
Currently around 17million people in London and the South East are in a new ‘ Tier 4 ’ .
That tier orders residents to stay at home apart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as school , work , essential shopping and exercise .
Yesterday officials discussed moving more areas such as Birmingham into Tier 4 before Christmas .
Other areas - even the whole of England - could join Tier 4 on Boxing Day , which would effectively return the nation to lockdown .
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick told Sky News even that Christmas could be under threat - saying he “ won ’ t hesitate ” to change the rules again .
He warned just after 7am : “ We ’ re asking people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care - only to come together with a small number of people and only for Christmas Day .
“ If we need to change that in light of the new variant , then we won ’ t hesitate to do so.
” But just after 8am he appeared to contradict himself , telling the BBC : `` We 're not going to change people 's plans 24 , 48 hours ahead of Christmas . ''
Boris Johnson said on Saturday there was evidence the new variant of coronavirus is 70 % more transmissible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a full England-wide lockdown to start today to stop the “ whole country ” being “ on fire ” .
Christina Pagel , Professor of Operational Research at University College London , said the situation is “ incredibly dangerous ” .
As a new variant of coronavirus spreads beyond London and the South East , she said : “ We ca n't afford to wait for confirmation , because it is just rising so , so rapidly.
” Prof Pagel is not a member of the government 's advisory committee SAGE .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too late and current restrictions are “ obviously not ” enough .

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It comes as plans were rumoured to be in the works to plunge large parts of England into Tier 4 from as early as Boxing Day
Matt Hancock is due to hold a Downing Street press conference this afternoon.
The Health Secretary is expected to update the country on efforts to contain Covid as a new strain rampages through the country - and scientists demand urgent clampdowns to contain it.
It is expected Mr Hancock will speak at 3pm.
A Health Official said: “Ministers have met today to assess what further action may be needed to address the rise in cases driven by the new variant.
“The Health Secretary will provide an update at a Downing Street press conference at 3pm.”
He will be joined by Dr Susan Hopkins from Public Health England and Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Jenny Harries.
It comes as plans were rumoured to be in the work to plunge large parts of England into Tier 4 from as early as Boxing Day.
The government’s Covid operations committee is meeting this morning to consider whether to plunge more areas into lockdown.
Currently around 17million people in London and the South East are in a new ‘Tier 4’.
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That tier orders residents to stay at home apart from a limited number of exemptions - such as school, work, essential shopping and exercise.
Yesterday officials discussed moving more areas such as Birmingham into Tier 4 before Christmas.
Other areas - even the whole of England - could join Tier 4 on Boxing Day, which would effectively return the nation to lockdown.
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick told Sky News even that Christmas could be under threat - saying he “won’t hesitate” to change the rules again.
He warned just after 7am: “We’re asking people outside Tier 4 areas to exercise great care - only to come together with a small number of people and only for Christmas Day.
“If we need to change that in light of the new variant, then we won’t hesitate to do so.”
But just after 8am he appeared to contradict himself, telling the BBC: "We're not going to change people's plans 24, 48 hours ahead of Christmas."
Boris Johnson said on Saturday there was evidence the new variant of coronavirus is 70% more transmissible.
Elsewhere a scientist has called for a full England-wide lockdown to start today to stop the “whole country” being “on fire”.
Christina Pagel, Professor of Operational Research at University College London, said the situation is “incredibly dangerous”.
As a new variant of coronavirus spreads beyond London and the South East, she said: “We can't afford to wait for confirmation, because it is just rising so, so rapidly.”
Prof Pagel is not a member of the government's advisory committee SAGE.
She said even acting this Saturday would be too late and current restrictions are “obviously not” enough.


thedailymirror--2020-12-23--Furious truckers trapped in Dover 'without toilets' being treated like 'animals'

Furious truckers trapped in Dover say they are living like 'animals ' after being left without any toilets .
The lorry drivers have clashed with police at the port today amid delays over trucks crossing the border with France .
French President Emmanuel Macron shut the border on Sunday to prevent the new highly infectious strain of coronavirus from moving across the channel .
However , he lifted this closure last night allowing lorries to resume their journeys today , although many are still stuck in Dover .
Angry truckers clashed with police at the port today , complaining about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ testing facilities .
Some of the men pushed officers , while others jeered and booed at the police .
Many of the drivers in Dover are from European countries and are desperate to return home to their families in time for Christmas .
In one video from the port , a man can be heard shouting 'no showers , no toilets , nothing ' at police .
Another man then confronts at a police officer , screaming 'no toilets , all they have is one f***ing petrol station and they closed the toilet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' A driver standing next to him then sarcastically says 'because you are an animal ' .
The crowd also questioned why the authorities had not set up temporary toilets along the road .
It comes as Kent Police arrested a man during 'disturbances ' in Dover and Manston today .
A Kent Police spokesman today said : `` We have been responding to disturbances in Dover and Manston this morning involving individuals hoping to cross the Channel .
`` One arrest has been made and we continue to work with partner agencies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the latest procedures and requirements . ''
Truckers stuck in the area are enduring 'miserable ' conditions , Kent Live reports .
Richard Burnett , managing director at the Road Haulage Association , yesterday warned “ the situation at Manston is serious , lorry drivers have few toilets and little food to eat ” .
Mr Burnett added : “ Right now , HGV drivers caught up in this mess have limited access to toilet and washing facilities - the majority have none .
“ Denying them even the most basic facilities is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it ’ s exacerbating the very situation that it was supposed to prevent .
“ For example , what will happen to those drivers who test positive ?
`` They will be unfit to drive but where will they go ?
They will be unable to quarantine with their families in Europe and what will happen to their vehicles ?
“ Who will be responsible for the deep cleaning of their cabs ?
`` And for those carrying return loads , what will happen to their cargo ?
This is going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ truckers parked at the port are being told they must go to Manston for a test , however the surrounding roads are gridlocked .
One German van driver , who has been trapped in the UK since the weekend , today told the BBC : `` I am here for delivery .
I 'd like to go back home for Christmas .
`` At the moment it 's a catastrophic situation .
I can not go back home , I must come here ( Manston ) to get a Covid test .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I want to go back to my family for Christmas , they are waiting for me .
Every family is waiting for their man . ''
It is understood that a mobile testing station will be set up at the entrance to the port , according to Sky News .

Lorry drivers clash with police and blockaded the Port of Dover
Lorry drivers clash with police and blockaded the Port of Dover
Lorry drivers have complained about 'miserable' conditions in Dover and want coronavirus testing at the port after France agreed to open the border on the condition that drivers receive a negative Covid-19 test before entering the country
Furious truckers trapped in Dover 'without toilets' being treated like 'animals'
Furious truckers trapped in Dover say they are living like 'animals' after being left without any toilets.
The lorry drivers have clashed with police at the port today amid delays over trucks crossing the border with France.
French President Emmanuel Macron shut the border on Sunday to prevent the new highly infectious strain of coronavirus from moving across the channel.
However, he lifted this closure last night allowing lorries to resume their journeys today, although many are still stuck in Dover.
Angry truckers clashed with police at the port today, complaining about 'miserable' conditions and the lack of testing facilities.
Some of the men pushed officers, while others jeered and booed at the police.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Many of the drivers in Dover are from European countries and are desperate to return home to their families in time for Christmas.
In one video from the port, a man can be heard shouting 'no showers, no toilets, nothing' at police.
Another man then confronts at a police officer, screaming 'no toilets, all they have is one f***ing petrol station and they closed the toilet. Why close the f***ing toilet?"
A driver standing next to him then sarcastically says 'because you are an animal'.
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The crowd also questioned why the authorities had not set up temporary toilets along the road.
It comes as Kent Police arrested a man during 'disturbances' in Dover and Manston today.
A Kent Police spokesman today said: "We have been responding to disturbances in Dover and Manston this morning involving individuals hoping to cross the Channel.
"One arrest has been made and we continue to work with partner agencies to ensure everyone is kept informed of the latest procedures and requirements."
Image: Stephen Lock / i-Images) Stephen Lock / i-Images) Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Truckers stuck in the area are enduring 'miserable' conditions, Kent Live reports.
Richard Burnett, managing director at the Road Haulage Association, yesterday warned “the situation at Manston is serious, lorry drivers have few toilets and little food to eat”.
Mr Burnett added: “Right now, HGV drivers caught up in this mess have limited access to toilet and washing facilities - the majority have none.
“Denying them even the most basic facilities is not only putting their health at risk, it’s exacerbating the very situation that it was supposed to prevent.
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“For example, what will happen to those drivers who test positive?
"They will be unfit to drive but where will they go? They will be unable to quarantine with their families in Europe and what will happen to their vehicles?
“Who will be responsible for the deep cleaning of their cabs?
"And for those carrying return loads, what will happen to their cargo? This is going to be an extremely expensive exercise.”
Image: Stephen Lock / i-Images) Stephen Lock / i-Images)
Many truckers parked at the port are being told they must go to Manston for a test, however the surrounding roads are gridlocked.
One German van driver, who has been trapped in the UK since the weekend, today told the BBC: "I am here for delivery. I'd like to go back home for Christmas.
"At the moment it's a catastrophic situation. I cannot go back home, I must come here (Manston) to get a Covid test.
"I don't know what to do. I want to go back to my family for Christmas, they are waiting for me. Every family is waiting for their man."
It is understood that a mobile testing station will be set up at the entrance to the port, according to Sky News.


thedailymirror--2020-12-23--Katie Price films her dogs after petition calls for ban on her owning animals

Katie Price defiantly shared a video of her dogs playing after a petition called for her to be banned from owning animals .
The former glamour model , 42 , took to her Instagram account to post a clip of her protection dog Blade playing with her new dog Precious and Sid , who is owned by Katie 's boyfriend Carl Woods .
To date , 11,766 people have signed a petition to stop her from owning any more pets after several animals died in her care .
But Katie showed she 's an animal lover as she cooed over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ post .
She said from behind the camera : `` All the dogs playing , look they 're so cute .
`` Aww look !
Considering Blade 's a protection dog , look what a good family dog is , he 's so soft .
Katie captioned the video : `` I 've had blade couple years now and has impeccable manners such a good protection dog and such a good soft family dog I love it when they all play together . ''
The petition on Change.org , which has resurfaced in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dog belonging to Katie 's daughter Princess , 13 , died .
It says : `` A puppy has died in the last 24 hours in Katie Price 's care , she bought this puppy for her 13-year-old child 3 weeks ago .
`` In the last 5 years more animals have died from lack of care .
Horses , dogs , cats , lizards , hedgehogs .
This is n't a single family tragedy .
It 's a common thing in Katie Price 's home . ''
It continued : `` Two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were found dead drowning in a neglected swimming pool .
A horse was run over on a motorway .
Animals just go missing in her home never to be seen again .
`` Her guard dog broke into her neighbours garden and killed their chickens .
A dog trained to attack people also ripped her cat apart . ''
`` Katie is aware of this petition , '' her spokesperson said .
`` It comes as a devastating blow as it is wholly biased , based on hearsay not actual fact .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ otherwise is incorrect , unjust and unkind .
It could n't be further from the truth . ''

Katie Price filmed her three dogs playing together after nearly 12,000 people signed a petition calling for her to be banned from owning animals
Katie Price plays with dogs after petition calls to ban her from having pets
Katie Price defiantly shared a video of her dogs playing after a petition called for her to be banned from owning animals.
The former glamour model, 42, took to her Instagram account to post a clip of her protection dog Blade playing with her new dog Precious and Sid, who is owned by Katie's boyfriend Carl Woods.
To date, 11,766 people have signed a petition to stop her from owning any more pets after several animals died in her care.
But Katie showed she's an animal lover as she cooed over the three pooches having fun in her post.
She said from behind the camera: "All the dogs playing, look they're so cute.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"Aww look! Considering Blade's a protection dog, look what a good family dog is, he's so soft.
"You're a good boy, Blade."
Katie captioned the video: "I've had blade couple years now and has impeccable manners such a good protection dog and such a good soft family dog I love it when they all play together."
The petition on Change.org, which has resurfaced in recent weeks, was created when a dog belonging to Katie's daughter Princess, 13, died.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
It says: "A puppy has died in the last 24 hours in Katie Price's care, she bought this puppy for her 13-year-old child 3 weeks ago.
"In the last 5 years more animals have died from lack of care. Horses, dogs, cats, lizards, hedgehogs. This isn't a single family tragedy. It's a common thing in Katie Price's home."
It continued: "Two dogs have been ran over. Puppies were found dead drowning in a neglected swimming pool. A horse was run over on a motorway. Animals just go missing in her home never to be seen again.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"Her guard dog broke into her neighbours garden and killed their chickens. A dog trained to attack people also ripped her cat apart."
"Katie is aware of this petition," her spokesperson said.
"It comes as a devastating blow as it is wholly biased, based on hearsay not actual fact.
"Katie loves her animals and to say otherwise is incorrect, unjust and unkind. It couldn't be further from the truth."


thedailymirror--2020-12-23--Martin Keown claims 'toxic' Arsenal stars have turned against Mikel Arteta

Martin Keown has laid into Arsenal 's flops and claimed the dressing room has become `` toxic '' under struggling boss Mikel Arteta .
Arteta steered Arsenal to FA Cup glory in August , but just four months later finds his Gunners tenure under increasing pressure following a miserable run of form .
The north Londoners are now winless domestically since their 1-0 win at Manchester United on November 1 , having suffered five defeats and two draws in their last seven Premier League matches .
Arteta 's men were then thumped 4-1 by Manchester City in Tuesday 's Carabao @ @ @ @ @ @ @ form to eight matches without a win .
Fans are now understandably divided and Gunners legend Keown has suggested that Arteta has lost the dressing room .
Speaking to TalkSport , he said : “ You wonder how toxic the dressing room is when there ’ s a growing group of players who don ’ t take part and sit in the corner .
“ I wouldn ’ t say they ’ d be sniggering , but there is an undercurrent , surely there must be.
” Arteta has previously insisted that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ simply coaching the team , with the boss demanding and determined to oversee a complete revamp of almost every department at the club .
That process was kick-started in mid-August by the departure of head of football Raul Sanllehi .
Arteta and technical director Edu have gained greater control on recruitment in the wake of Sanllehi 's exit , but Keown has hit out at the recruitment policy .
He added : `` People are calling for Emile Smith-Rowe and all these youngsters , but you can ’ t just throw them into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guys are not getting opportunities early enough , then all of a sudden we put Runarsson into the team when he ’ s not ready .
“ That has to come down to the manager .
You really can ’ t get anything wrong from now on in , with the January transfer window coming up , there can be no more mistakes .
“ They paid £25m for William Saliba and he doesn ’ t have a squad number , Nicolas Pepe is wondering around like he ’ s not interested , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to pick senior players you can rely upon and bolt young kids onto that , with players they can pick up the right habits .
“ At the moment , the club feels like it ’ s in free fall .
”

Fans are understandably divided following Arsenal's miserable form this season - and Gunners legend Keown has suggested that Arteta has lost the dressing room
Martin Keown has laid into Arsenal's flops and claimed the dressing room has become "toxic" under struggling boss Mikel Arteta.
Arteta steered Arsenal to FA Cup glory in August, but just four months later finds his Gunners tenure under increasing pressure following a miserable run of form.
The north Londoners are now winless domestically since their 1-0 win at Manchester United on November 1, having suffered five defeats and two draws in their last seven Premier League matches.
Arteta's men were then thumped 4-1 by Manchester City in Tuesday's Carabao Cup quarter-final, stretching that wretched domestic form to eight matches without a win.
Image: BBC) BBC)
Fans are now understandably divided and Gunners legend Keown has suggested that Arteta has lost the dressing room.
Speaking to TalkSport, he said: “You wonder how toxic the dressing room is when there’s a growing group of players who don’t take part and sit in the corner.
“I wouldn’t say they’d be sniggering, but there is an undercurrent, surely there must be.”
Arteta has previously insisted that the challenge at Arsenal spans far wider than simply coaching the team, with the boss demanding and determined to oversee a complete revamp of almost every department at the club.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
That process was kick-started in mid-August by the departure of head of football Raul Sanllehi.
Arteta and technical director Edu have gained greater control on recruitment in the wake of Sanllehi's exit, but Keown has hit out at the recruitment policy.
He added: "People are calling for Emile Smith-Rowe and all these youngsters, but you can’t just throw them into this situation.
“Some of the guys are not getting opportunities early enough, then all of a sudden we put Runarsson into the team when he’s not ready.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
“That has to come down to the manager. You really can’t get anything wrong from now on in, with the January transfer window coming up, there can be no more mistakes.
“They paid £25m for William Saliba and he doesn’t have a squad number, Nicolas Pepe is wondering around like he’s not interested, Willian is on holiday.
“You have to pick senior players you can rely upon and bolt young kids onto that, with players they can pick up the right habits.
“At the moment, the club feels like it’s in free fall.”


thedailymirror--2020-12-23--Nine areas facing stricter tiers as 90% of England's local authorities rise

With the rate of new cases of Covid-19 rising in nine out of 10 local authorities across England , some parts of the country might be about to see a change to their alert level .
The Covid-19 infection rate is spiking in certain areas with a new variant , thought to be more infectious , causing a surge in cases .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock is to hold a press conference at 3pm outlining further coronavirus measures .
Here is a region-by-region guide to which local areas could move into a new tier of restrictions .
In all examples @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seven days to December 18 .
What do you think about this story ?
Let us know in the comments below The south-east is currently split between Tier 4 and Tier 2 , with the Isle of Wight alone in Tier 1 .
But while a number of counties are entirely within one tier , others are split between different tiers , and many local areas in Tier 2 share borders with those in Tier 4 .
In East Sussex , Wealden is currently in Tier 2 , while neighbouring Rother is in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases in Wealden has jumped week-on-week from 153.0 per 100,000 people to 351.8 - which is higher than other areas in the south-east that are in Tier 4 .
On this basis Wealden seems likely to be moved up a tier , possibly along with those other parts of East Sussex that are still in Tier 2 ( Brighton & Hove , Eastbourne and Lewes ) where rates are also rising .
In Hampshire , Rushmoor looks set to move up from Tier 2 , following a sharp rise in rates from 191.3 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Portsmouth are already in Tier 4 , though rates in Gosport are lower ( currently 165.0 ) .
The rest of Hampshire has similarly low rates and may stay in Tier 2 .
Waverley is the only part of Surrey not in Tier 4 , and while rates here are rising ( from 132.2 to 237.5 ) they are not yet at levels seen in the rest of the county .
In Oxfordshire , Cherwell ( where rates are currently 334.2 ) and Oxford ( 288.6 ) may move up from Tier 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Mid Sussex ( 285.4 ) in West Sussex .
With the overall rate for south-east England up from 231.2 to 395.8 , and the number of hospital patients with Covid-19 at a record high for the region , all the areas currently in Tier 4 are likely to stay in Tier 4 for the near future .
The whole of London is in Tier 4 and this is unlikely to change any time soon .
The rate of new cases in London has more than doubled in a week from 300.8 to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patients with Covid-19 in the capital is still well below the first wave peak of 5,201 , it has risen sharply from 2,330 on December 14 to 3,367 on December 21 .
Like south-east England , Eastern England is currently divided between Tiers 2 and 4 with no areas in Tier 3 .
Most of Essex is in Tier 4 , the exceptions being Colchester , Tendring and Uttlesford .
Cases are rising in all these areas , especially Uttlesford ( up from 165.4 to 341.8 ) , and it is likely all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2 .
Norfolk and Suffolk could stay in Tier 2 , with the possible exceptions of Babergh ( 259.7 ) , Norwich ( 249.0 ) and Ipswich ( 244.0 ) where rates are rising faster than elsewhere .
The overall rate for Eastern England is up from 224.7 to 435.8 , and there are a record number of Covid-19 patients in hospital .
All those areas currently in Tier 4 - including the whole of Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire - are likely to remain there for some time .
All of the East Midlands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Northamptonshire and Rutland .
Levels of new cases across the region are probably not yet high enough to see any area moving up to Tier 4 , while the area with the highest rate , Boston in Lincolnshire , has actually seen its rate coming down ( from 443.2 to 393.3 ) .
Parts of Northamptonshire such as Northampton ( where rates stand at 283.6 ) and Wellingborough ( 271.0 ) could be facing a move into Tier 3 .
The regional rate for the East Midlands is well below those for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has risen slightly week-on-week from 187.2 to 219.0 .
All of the West Midlands is currently in Tier 3 apart from Shropshire and Worcestershire which are in Tier 2 , and Herefordshire in Tier 1 .
The regional rate is similar to that in the East Midlands , up slightly from 181.4 to 222.7 .
Some local areas are recording sharper increases , however .
In Rugby ( Tier 3 ) the rate has jumped week-on-week from 151.5 to 377.3 , while in Redditch ( Tier 2 ) it has risen from 105.6 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ candidates for moving up a tier , though if Rugby went into Tier 4 it would become the only place in the West Midlands to be in near total lockdown .
The whole of the south-west of England is in Tier 2 , with two exceptions : South Gloucestershire ( Tier 3 ) and Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly ( Tier 1 ) .
In the latest figures , the rate of new cases in South Gloucestershire is up from 155.4 to 191.5 - though this is below the current rates in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dean ( 203.9 ) , two areas that may soon be joining South Gloucestershire in Tier 3 .
No other changes are likely .
Although the total number of hospital patients with Covid-19 is now higher than during the first wave of the virus , south-west England continues to have the lowest rate of any region ( 134.5 , up slightly from 91.3 ) .
All of this region is in Tier 3 , except for North Yorkshire and York which are in Tier 2 .
Some of the areas in Tier 3 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as Wakefield ( 147.3 ) , Leeds ( 142.6 ) and North East Lincolnshire ( 104.7 ) .
The overall rate for the region is also low , and is up only slightly from 150.4 to 160.6 .
The number of hospital patients in the combined region of Yorkshire and north-east England has fallen from a peak of 3,473 on November 16 to 2,530 on December 21 .
These figures suggest no areas in this region are about to move up a tier - and some might even be moved down .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tier 3 .
Local rates are quite varied , however .
In Hartlepool the rate is currently 323.5 , up from 225.3 , while in Redcar and Cleveland is it 132.0 , down from 137.8 .
It feels unlikely any area in this region will be moved into Tier 4 .
The regional rate currently stands at 183.9 , up from 162.7 .
North-west England is currently divided between Tier 3 and Tier 2 .
Once again , there are considerable variations in case rates across the region .
Fylde in Tier 3 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 108.9 , while for Eden in Tier 2 the figure is 294.8 .
Burnley has seen its rate jump sharply from 309.3 to 446.5 and might be facing a move from Tier 3 to Tier 4 .
Pendle is another candidate for Tier 4 , where the rate has risen from 267.1 to 345.2 .
The overall rate for north-west England has increased slightly from 142.1 to 176.3 .
The number of patients in hospital with Covid-19 is down from a peak of 3,158 on November 16 to 2,399 on December 21 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ England that any changes to the tiers might occur in only a handful of places rather than be applied right across the region .

Christmas plans may be torn up again with Tier 4 decision in a 'couple of days'
Christmas plans may be torn up again with Tier 4 decision in a 'couple of days'
The Covid-19 infection rate is spiking in certain parts of England with a new variant, thought to be more infectious, causing a surge in cases
With the rate of new cases of Covid-19 rising in nine out of 10 local authorities across England, some parts of the country might be about to see a change to their alert level.
The Covid-19 infection rate is spiking in certain areas with a new variant, thought to be more infectious, causing a surge in cases.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock is to hold a press conference at 3pm outlining further coronavirus measures.
Here is a region-by-region guide to which local areas could move into a new tier of restrictions.
In all examples, the latest rates are for the seven days to December 18.
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South-east England
The south-east is currently split between Tier 4 and Tier 2, with the Isle of Wight alone in Tier 1.
But while a number of counties are entirely within one tier, others are split between different tiers, and many local areas in Tier 2 share borders with those in Tier 4.
In East Sussex, Wealden is currently in Tier 2, while neighbouring Rother is in Tier 4.
The rate of new cases in Wealden has jumped week-on-week from 153.0 per 100,000 people to 351.8 - which is higher than other areas in the south-east that are in Tier 4. On this basis Wealden seems likely to be moved up a tier, possibly along with those other parts of East Sussex that are still in Tier 2 (Brighton & Hove, Eastbourne and Lewes) where rates are also rising.
In Hampshire, Rushmoor looks set to move up from Tier 2, following a sharp rise in rates from 191.3 to 410.2. Gosport, Havant and Portsmouth are already in Tier 4, though rates in Gosport are lower (currently 165.0). The rest of Hampshire has similarly low rates and may stay in Tier 2.
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Waverley is the only part of Surrey not in Tier 4, and while rates here are rising (from 132.2 to 237.5) they are not yet at levels seen in the rest of the county.
In Oxfordshire, Cherwell (where rates are currently 334.2) and Oxford (288.6) may move up from Tier 2, as could Crawley (260.7) and Mid Sussex (285.4) in West Sussex.
With the overall rate for south-east England up from 231.2 to 395.8, and the number of hospital patients with Covid-19 at a record high for the region, all the areas currently in Tier 4 are likely to stay in Tier 4 for the near future.
London
The whole of London is in Tier 4 and this is unlikely to change any time soon. The rate of new cases in London has more than doubled in a week from 300.8 to 619.7.
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While the number of hospital patients with Covid-19 in the capital is still well below the first wave peak of 5,201, it has risen sharply from 2,330 on December 14 to 3,367 on December 21.
Eastern England
Like south-east England, Eastern England is currently divided between Tiers 2 and 4 with no areas in Tier 3.
Most of Essex is in Tier 4, the exceptions being Colchester, Tendring and Uttlesford. Cases are rising in all these areas, especially Uttlesford (up from 165.4 to 341.8), and it is likely all three will be moved up from Tier 2.
Norfolk and Suffolk could stay in Tier 2, with the possible exceptions of Babergh (259.7), Norwich (249.0) and Ipswich (244.0) where rates are rising faster than elsewhere.
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The overall rate for Eastern England is up from 224.7 to 435.8, and there are a record number of Covid-19 patients in hospital. All those areas currently in Tier 4 - including the whole of Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire - are likely to remain there for some time.
East Midlands
All of the East Midlands is currently in Tier 3 apart from Northamptonshire and Rutland.
Levels of new cases across the region are probably not yet high enough to see any area moving up to Tier 4, while the area with the highest rate, Boston in Lincolnshire, has actually seen its rate coming down (from 443.2 to 393.3).
Parts of Northamptonshire such as Northampton (where rates stand at 283.6) and Wellingborough (271.0) could be facing a move into Tier 3.
The regional rate for the East Midlands is well below those for the south and east of England, and has risen slightly week-on-week from 187.2 to 219.0.
West Midlands
All of the West Midlands is currently in Tier 3 apart from Shropshire and Worcestershire which are in Tier 2, and Herefordshire in Tier 1.
The regional rate is similar to that in the East Midlands, up slightly from 181.4 to 222.7.
Some local areas are recording sharper increases, however.
In Rugby (Tier 3) the rate has jumped week-on-week from 151.5 to 377.3, while in Redditch (Tier 2) it has risen from 105.6 to 224.0.
Both areas might be candidates for moving up a tier, though if Rugby went into Tier 4 it would become the only place in the West Midlands to be in near total lockdown.
South-west England
The whole of the south-west of England is in Tier 2, with two exceptions: South Gloucestershire (Tier 3) and Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly (Tier 1).
In the latest figures, the rate of new cases in South Gloucestershire is up from 155.4 to 191.5 - though this is below the current rates in Gloucester (242.4) and Forest of Dean (203.9), two areas that may soon be joining South Gloucestershire in Tier 3.
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No other changes are likely. Although the total number of hospital patients with Covid-19 is now higher than during the first wave of the virus, south-west England continues to have the lowest rate of any region (134.5, up slightly from 91.3).
Yorkshire & the Humber
All of this region is in Tier 3, except for North Yorkshire and York which are in Tier 2.
Some of the areas in Tier 3 currently have very low rates indeed, such as Wakefield (147.3), Leeds (142.6) and North East Lincolnshire (104.7).
The overall rate for the region is also low, and is up only slightly from 150.4 to 160.6.
The number of hospital patients in the combined region of Yorkshire and north-east England has fallen from a peak of 3,473 on November 16 to 2,530 on December 21.
These figures suggest no areas in this region are about to move up a tier - and some might even be moved down.
North-east England
The whole of north-east England is in Tier 3. Local rates are quite varied, however.
In Hartlepool the rate is currently 323.5, up from 225.3, while in Redcar and Cleveland is it 132.0, down from 137.8.
It feels unlikely any area in this region will be moved into Tier 4.
The regional rate currently stands at 183.9, up from 162.7.
North-west England
North-west England is currently divided between Tier 3 and Tier 2.
Once again, there are considerable variations in case rates across the region.
Fylde in Tier 3 currently has a very low rate of 108.9, while for Eden in Tier 2 the figure is 294.8.
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Burnley has seen its rate jump sharply from 309.3 to 446.5 and might be facing a move from Tier 3 to Tier 4.
Pendle is another candidate for Tier 4, where the rate has risen from 267.1 to 345.2.
The overall rate for north-west England has increased slightly from 142.1 to 176.3.
The number of patients in hospital with Covid-19 is down from a peak of 3,158 on November 16 to 2,399 on December 21.
The picture is so mixed in north-west England that any changes to the tiers might occur in only a handful of places rather than be applied right across the region.


thedailymirror--2020-12-23--EastEnders' June Brown, 93, lands her first role since quitting as Dot Cotton

June Brown has been cast in new audio drama - her first role since leaving EastEnders .
Albert Square legend June played Dot Cotton for more than 30 years over two stints , from 1985 to 1993 and 1997 to 2020 .
Her final departure from Walford earlier this year made waves among fans , but she 's since secured her next gig .
Missing You sees June lend her voice to a mother , Margey , who is separated from her son , who has Down 's Syndrome , during the pandemic .
Richard Vergette , who penned the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had June Brown 's voice in his head for the character of Margey .
`` When writing the role of Margey I had the voice of June Brown in my head and so asked the producer , Ashley Byrne , 'Can we find a June Brown-type of actress ? '
'' he told .
`` 'How about June Brown ? '
he replied .
I still ca n't believe that a living legend is playing in a piece that I 've written . ''
And June 's co-star Sam Barnard is just an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legend and a hero of mine since I was little , '' he gushed , `` When I was asked to play this role I said , 'Oh I say ! '
and did a little dance of joy ! ''
June 's EastEnders exit was on the soap 's 6,065th episode , having first appeared in the 40th .
Dot made the journey to live in Ireland after Martin Fowler told her he was to blame for her missing savings .
Speaking on the Distinct Nostalgia podcast , June ruled out a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a retainer for EastEnders , I 've left .
I 've left for good , '' she insisted , dashing fans ' hopes .
`` I 've sent her off to Ireland where she 'll stay .
I 've left EastEnders .
I did make up a limerick .
It 's a bit dirty .
`` I went back to do a good story .
Alas and alack , when I got back it had gone up in smoke .
I got a small part , a very small part .
And that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Alas and alack , I will never go back . ''
But it has n't dulled fans ' enthusiasm , Dot topping a poll of the best ever British soap characters .
From a poll of 2,000 fans , Dot edged out other EastEnders characters like the Mitchell brothers , as well as Peggy Mitchell , played by the late , great Dame Barbara Windsor .
Dot also beat a few Coronation Street legends to the top spot , including Hilda Ogden .
What are your plans over Christmas ?
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EastEnders icon June Brown - who played Dot Cotton on the soap for over 30 years - had secured a new gig in an audio drama about separation during the pandemic
EastEnders' June Brown, 93, lands her first role since quitting as Dot Cotton
June Brown has been cast in new audio drama - her first role since leaving EastEnders.
Albert Square legend June played Dot Cotton for more than 30 years over two stints, from 1985 to 1993 and 1997 to 2020.
Her final departure from Walford earlier this year made waves among fans, but she's since secured her next gig.
Missing You sees June lend her voice to a mother, Margey, who is separated from her son, who has Down's Syndrome, during the pandemic.
Richard Vergette, who penned the drama, explained that he'd always had June Brown's voice in his head for the character of Margey.
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"When writing the role of Margey I had the voice of June Brown in my head and so asked the producer, Ashley Byrne, 'Can we find a June Brown-type of actress?'" he told.
"'How about June Brown?' he replied. I still can't believe that a living legend is playing in a piece that I've written."
And June's co-star Sam Barnard is just an enthralled.
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"June is such a legend and a hero of mine since I was little," he gushed, "When I was asked to play this role I said, 'Oh I say!' and did a little dance of joy!"
June's EastEnders exit was on the soap's 6,065th episode, having first appeared in the 40th.
Dot made the journey to live in Ireland after Martin Fowler told her he was to blame for her missing savings.
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Speaking on the Distinct Nostalgia podcast, June ruled out a return.
"I don't want a retainer for EastEnders, I've left. I've left for good," she insisted, dashing fans' hopes.
"I've sent her off to Ireland where she'll stay. I've left EastEnders. I did make up a limerick. It's a bit dirty.
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"I went back to do a good story. Alas and alack, when I got back it had gone up in smoke. I got a small part, a very small part. And that ended up as a big wet fart. Alas and alack, I will never go back."
But it hasn't dulled fans' enthusiasm, Dot topping a poll of the best ever British soap characters.
From a poll of 2,000 fans, Dot edged out other EastEnders characters like the Mitchell brothers, as well as Peggy Mitchell, played by the late, great Dame Barbara Windsor.
Dot also beat a few Coronation Street legends to the top spot, including Hilda Ogden.
What are your plans over Christmas? Let us know in the comments below.


thedailymirror--2020-12-23--Landmark win for Royal Mail workers as staff secure 2.7% pay rise

Royal Mail workers are set to vote on a `` landmark '' deal to settle a two-year dispute over pay and working conditions .
Union members will vote on a 2.7 % backdated increase for this year , a 1 % increase next year and a shorter working week from 2021 .
The Communication Workers Union called it an `` excellent '' deal which has been in debate since 2018 .
It means the business will be able to prioritise investment in its fast-growing parcels division where it generates its highest income .
It will also allow Royal Mail to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ handwritten signing-in sheets at sorting sites with swipe-and-scan technology .
Royal Mail 's interim executive chairman Keith Williams said : `` We have a window of opportunity to focus Royal Mail on what our customers want today - an ever-growing need for more parcels , whilst providing a sustainable letters service .
`` We have been far too slow to adapt in the past and now need to deliver change much more quickly . ''
`` This agreement marks the end of our two year dispute with Royal Mail Group and brings closure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of our history , '' CWU added .
The union said that the circumstances brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic have `` massively advanced the change anticipated in our previous agreements in parcel growth '' .
Royal Mail 's revenue in the eight months to November was £380million higher , thanks to growth in parcel demand .
On Monday , Royal Mail suspended mail services to mainland Europe due to border closures .
`` This is a fast-moving situation and we are monitoring things on an hourly basis .
We are working to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as possible given the current restrictions around air , road , ferry and train movements from the UK , '' a statement said .
It said items that are already in the system will be processed as normal and made ready for dispatch .
`` These items will be held securely until we are able to get them to their relevant destinations .
`` We 're additionally experiencing delays to Canada and Turkey as air capacity is severely limited . ''

Royal Mail has agreed what unions have called a "landmark" deal to settle a long-running dispute over pay and working conditions for postal workers across the country
Landmark win for Royal Mail workers as staff and unions agree on 2.7% pay rise
Royal Mail workers are set to vote on a "landmark" deal to settle a two-year dispute over pay and working conditions.
Union members will vote on a 2.7% backdated increase for this year, a 1% increase next year and a shorter working week from 2021.
The Communication Workers Union called it an "excellent" deal which has been in debate since 2018.
It means the business will be able to prioritise investment in its fast-growing parcels division where it generates its highest income.
It will also allow Royal Mail to upgrade services for staff, including replacing handwritten signing-in sheets at sorting sites with swipe-and-scan technology.
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Royal Mail's interim executive chairman Keith Williams said: "We have a window of opportunity to focus Royal Mail on what our customers want today - an ever-growing need for more parcels, whilst providing a sustainable letters service.
"We have been far too slow to adapt in the past and now need to deliver change much more quickly."
"This agreement marks the end of our two year dispute with Royal Mail Group and brings closure to one of the most adversarial periods of our history," CWU added.
The union said that the circumstances brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic have "massively advanced the change anticipated in our previous agreements in parcel growth".
Royal Mail's revenue in the eight months to November was £380million higher, thanks to growth in parcel demand.
On Monday, Royal Mail suspended mail services to mainland Europe due to border closures.
"This is a fast-moving situation and we are monitoring things on an hourly basis. We are working to keep as many international mail services running as possible given the current restrictions around air, road, ferry and train movements from the UK," a statement said.
It said items that are already in the system will be processed as normal and made ready for dispatch.
"These items will be held securely until we are able to get them to their relevant destinations.
"We're additionally experiencing delays to Canada and Turkey as air capacity is severely limited."


thedailymirror--2020-12-23--Nigella Lawson shares secret to making Brussels sprouts incredibly tasty

Nigella Lawson has delighted the nation with her tasty recipes just in time for Christmas .
If she 's not wowing fans with her shower cap bread baking hack on her BBC Two show Cook , Eat , Repeat , she 's explaining how to make the most delicious Brussels sprouts .
The 60-year-old TV chef admits she took a `` slight detour from the traditional route '' as she spruced up her sprouts with chestnuts , pancetta and parsley , reports Daily Star .
She said : `` By all means , stick to the orthodox if you prefer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brussels sprouts .
`` But what follows is now my own traditional way of cooking them . ''
Nigella added : `` There is a lot of parsley , I know , but think of it as another vegetable ingredient rather than a garnish .
`` Obviously , if you ca n't get your hands on pancetta , it 's fine to use bacon .
`` Just scissor it up , and fry it in a little more oil than you need for the pancetta , before proceeding . ''
This recipe feeds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ perfect for storing in the fridge for Boxing Day .
• Start by trimming the bottoms of the sprouts and making a small cross-shaped cut into each as you go along • Pop them into a pan of salted boiling water and cook until tender ( around five minutes ) - make sure to taste one to make sure they 're cooked through • In a pan , cook the pancetta cubes in oil until they are brown and crispy • Then , add butter and chestnuts and press on them with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , turn up the heat and add the Marsala , letting it bubble away • Add the drained sprouts and turn well , sprinkling in half the parsley as you go • Nigella says at this stage you should n't need any more salt as the pancetta comes with a lot of it , but add a sprinkling of pepper • Finally , add the Brussels to a serving place and add the remaining parsley Will you try Nigella 's pancetta Brussels ?
Let us know in the comments .
Do you have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to hear all about it .
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TV chef Nigella Lawson admits she likes to take a "slight detour from the traditional route" with her Christmas Brussels sprouts as she reveals her secret ingredients
Nigella Lawson has delighted the nation with her tasty recipes just in time for Christmas.
If she's not wowing fans with her shower cap bread baking hack on her BBC Two show Cook, Eat, Repeat, she's explaining how to make the most delicious Brussels sprouts.
The 60-year-old TV chef admits she took a "slight detour from the traditional route" as she spruced up her sprouts with chestnuts, pancetta and parsley, reports Daily Star.
She said: "By all means, stick to the orthodox if you prefer by adding only buttery chestnuts to the Brussels sprouts.
"But what follows is now my own traditional way of cooking them."
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Nigella added: "There is a lot of parsley, I know, but think of it as another vegetable ingredient rather than a garnish.
"Obviously, if you can't get your hands on pancetta, it's fine to use bacon.
"Just scissor it up, and fry it in a little more oil than you need for the pancetta, before proceeding."
This recipe feeds 8 to 10 people, which is perfect for storing in the fridge for Boxing Day.
Ingredients:
1kg Brussels sprouts
250g pancetta (rind removed, cut into 1cm cubes)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
30g butter
250g vacuum-packed chestnuts
60ml Marsala
1 large bunch of chopped fresh parsley
Method:
Start by trimming the bottoms of the sprouts and making a small cross-shaped cut into each as you go along Pop them into a pan of salted boiling water and cook until tender (around five minutes) - make sure to taste one to make sure they're cooked through In a pan, cook the pancetta cubes in oil until they are brown and crispy Then, add butter and chestnuts and press on them with a wooden spoon When they're warm, turn up the heat and add the Marsala, letting it bubble away Add the drained sprouts and turn well, sprinkling in half the parsley as you go Nigella says at this stage you shouldn't need any more salt as the pancetta comes with a lot of it, but add a sprinkling of pepper Finally, add the Brussels to a serving place and add the remaining parsley
Will you try Nigella's pancetta Brussels? Let us know in the comments.
Do you have a story to share? We want to hear all about it. Email us at yourmirror@mirror.co.uk


thedailymirror--2020-12-23--First pictures of three hero police officers killed saving mum from gunman

Pictures have emerged of the three hero officers who died saving a mum from a maniac gunman in France .
Lt Cyrille Morel , 45 , Adjutant Rémi Dupuis , 37 , and Brigadier Arno Mavel , 21 , were shot dead as they tried to protect the mum from her armed husband .
The 48-year-old shooter opened fire in the remote community of Saint-Just near Lyon in the Pay-de-Dôme department in central France on December 23 .
He then set fire to the house where his wife scrambled onto the roof to escape him and the flames .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ military assault rifle , two pistols , night vision goggles and a bullet proof vest , Europe1 reports .
Two officers arrived at around 2.30am local time after the woman called police for help at the isolated hamlet near Saint-Just .
A spokesperson for the gendarme service confirmed she was attacked and taken hostage by her husband , according to The Sun .
The gunman , believed to be a former soldier , immediately shot one officer and wounded another in the thigh who later died .
He then burnt down the house @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assess whether they could rescue their colleagues and whether firefighters could tackle the blaze .
But they also became shooting targets with the gunman killing one and injuring the other in the leg .
Photos have emerged of the three officers who lost their lives responding to the domestic violence incident .
Lt Morel was a father-of-two and graduate of the National Gendarmerie Officer School , according to local media .
The three officers confronted the gunman in response to a domestic violence call on December 23 .
It marks the deadliest attack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of terrorism incidents .
The suspected gunman is known to authorities for child custody disputes .
He had barricaded himself in the house and appeared to be heavily armed but his wife eventually managed to escape .
Her husband then fled , sparking a police hunt with officers from France 's elite tactical police unit joined by 300 other officers , police dogs and helicopters .
He was `` discovered dead '' several hours after fleeing the home .
Some of his weapons were held legally though others were unregistered .
French President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers today and said `` they are our heroes . ''
Speaking on Twitter , he said : `` They intervened to rescue a woman victim of domestic violence in Puy-de-Dôme , three gendarmes were killed , a fourth injured .
`` The nation joins in the grief of families .
`` To protect us , our forces act at the risk of their lives .
They are our heroes . ''

The officers were shot dead as they tried to protect a mum from her armed husband who burned down the house in France
First pictures of three hero cops killed saving 'screaming' mum from gunman in France
Pictures have emerged of the three hero officers who died saving a mum from a maniac gunman in France.
Lt Cyrille Morel, 45, Adjutant Rémi Dupuis, 37, and Brigadier Arno Mavel, 21, were shot dead as they tried to protect the mum from her armed husband.
The 48-year-old shooter opened fire in the remote community of Saint-Just near Lyon in the Pay-de-Dôme department in central France on December 23.
He then set fire to the house where his wife scrambled onto the roof to escape him and the flames.
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The gunman was armed with a standard French military assault rifle, two pistols, night vision goggles and a bullet proof vest, Europe1 reports.
Two officers arrived at around 2.30am local time after the woman called police for help at the isolated hamlet near Saint-Just.
A spokesperson for the gendarme service confirmed she was attacked and taken hostage by her husband, according to The Sun.
The gunman, believed to be a former soldier, immediately shot one officer and wounded another in the thigh who later died.
Image: GENDARMERIE NATIONALE/AFP via Ge) GENDARMERIE NATIONALE/AFP via Ge)
He then burnt down the house as two more officers were sent to assess whether they could rescue their colleagues and whether firefighters could tackle the blaze.
But they also became shooting targets with the gunman killing one and injuring the other in the leg.
Photos have emerged of the three officers who lost their lives responding to the domestic violence incident.
Lt Morel was a father-of-two and graduate of the National Gendarmerie Officer School, according to local media.
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The three officers confronted the gunman in response to a domestic violence call on December 23.
It marks the deadliest attack in years on French law enforcement outside of terrorism incidents.
The suspected gunman is known to authorities for child custody disputes.
He had barricaded himself in the house and appeared to be heavily armed but his wife eventually managed to escape.
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Her husband then fled, sparking a police hunt with officers from France's elite tactical police unit joined by 300 other officers, police dogs and helicopters.
He was "discovered dead" several hours after fleeing the home.
Some of his weapons were held legally though others were unregistered.
French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to the three officers today and said "they are our heroes."
Speaking on Twitter, he said: "They intervened to rescue a woman victim of domestic violence in Puy-de-Dôme, three gendarmes were killed, a fourth injured.
"The nation joins in the grief of families.
"To protect us, our forces act at the risk of their lives. They are our heroes."


thedailymirror--2020-12-23--Kieran Trippier suspended for 10 weeks after breaking FA betting rules

Kieran Trippier has been suspended for 10 weeks for breaking FA betting rules .
The Atletico Madrid defender denied seven alleged breaches which are said to have occurred in July 2019 .
He requested a personal hearing but an independent regulatory commission upheld four of the alleged offences .
It means Tripper , who has 25 caps for England , will be unable to play anywhere in the world until February 28 .
An FA statement said : `` Kieran Trippier has been suspended for ten weeks and fined £70,000 , following misconduct in relation to breaches of The FA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Atletico Madrid defender denied seven alleged breaches of FA Rule E8 ( 1 ) ( b ) , which were said to occur during July 2019 , and requested a personal hearing .
`` An independent regulatory commission was appointed to hear the case , with four of the alleged breaches found proven and three dismissed during a subsequent personal hearing .
`` The independent regulatory commission ’ s written reasons for its decisions and the associated sanction will be published in due course .
`` The suspension , which includes all football @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from today ( Wednesday 23 December 2020 ) following an application to FIFA . ''
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To sign up , put your email at the top of this article or follow the instructions on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ former Tottenham right-back Trippier insisted the charge hanging over him was not distracting him from playing for England .
“ I can ’ t speak about anything about the FA case but I ’ m just thinking positive , '' he said .
`` I just need to concentrate on my football , with my club and I ’ m here now with England so I ’ m just concentrating on my football .
“ Trying to give my all like I ’ ve done throughout my whole career and tomorrow or whenever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ My love ’ s always been there and it always will .
I ’ ve just been focusing on my football for my club , for my country when I ’ ve been called up and , like I said , we ’ ve had a good start with Atletico .
“ Like you guys know , I love coming away with England , every opportunity I get if I get picked by England so my thought is just enjoying my football , like I have been doing for my whole @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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Kieran Trippier will be unable to play for Atletico Madrid until February 28 after he was banned for 10 weeks by the FA over breaching betting regulations
Kieran Trippier has been suspended for 10 weeks for breaking FA betting rules.
The Atletico Madrid defender denied seven alleged breaches which are said to have occurred in July 2019.
He requested a personal hearing but an independent regulatory commission upheld four of the alleged offences.
It means Tripper, who has 25 caps for England, will be unable to play anywhere in the world until February 28.
An FA statement said: "Kieran Trippier has been suspended for ten weeks and fined £70,000, following misconduct in relation to breaches of The FA’s Betting Rules.
"The Atletico Madrid defender denied seven alleged breaches of FA Rule E8(1)(b), which were said to occur during July 2019, and requested a personal hearing.
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"An independent regulatory commission was appointed to hear the case, with four of the alleged breaches found proven and three dismissed during a subsequent personal hearing.
"The independent regulatory commission’s written reasons for its decisions and the associated sanction will be published in due course.
"The suspension, which includes all football and football-related activity, is effective worldwide from today (Wednesday 23 December 2020) following an application to FIFA."
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Speaking last month, former Tottenham right-back Trippier insisted the charge hanging over him was not distracting him from playing for England.
“I can’t speak about anything about the FA case but I’m just thinking positive," he said. "I just need to concentrate on my football, with my club and I’m here now with England so I’m just concentrating on my football.
“Trying to give my all like I’ve done throughout my whole career and tomorrow or whenever I next play will be no different.
“My love’s always been there and it always will. I’ve just been focusing on my football for my club, for my country when I’ve been called up and, like I said, we’ve had a good start with Atletico.
“Like you guys know, I love coming away with England, every opportunity I get if I get picked by England so my thought is just enjoying my football, like I have been doing for my whole career, for my club and country.”


thedailymirror--2020-12-23--Solskjaer seeks Antonio Valencia transfer advice on No.1 Man Utd target

Manchester United ’ s season has gone from on the verge of crisis , to a genuine title tilt in what appears a matter of weeks .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’ s side have won six of their last seven Premier League games and haven ’ t tasted defeat since a dismal reversal against Arsenal on November 1 .
But their upturn in form has seen them move up the table , to find themselves just five points behind league leaders Liverpool , having played one game fewer .
And with the January window set to open in just over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Solskjaer could add some extra quality to his squad .
Ed Woodward has confirmed that the United boss will be backed in the transfer market , although he has suggested that their long-term approach will involve the summer windows .
Reports have claimed that United see the January market as ‘ fool ’ s gold ’ , particularly in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic .
Earlier this year , the Red Devils signed Bruno Fernandes in a deal that transformed fortunes at Old Trafford .
In 2021 , a transfer of that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ look to continue their policy of signing some of the most exciting youngsters in world football .
Amad Diallo and Facundo Pellistri were both signed during the summer , with the former expected to join his new teammates at the start of the new year .
That policy looks set to continue , with United scouts eyeing a move for highly-rated midfielder Moises Caicedo .
United are in the market for a long-term replacement for Nemanja Matic as evidenced by their almost year-long pursuit of Jude Bellingham .
How many players do Man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Have your say here .
Caicedo has enjoyed an impressive rise at both club and international level , netting one goal and three assists in just four appearances for Ecuador .
The Athletic claim that Solskjaer has leaned on the advice of United legend Antonio Valencia , who has offered a glowing report of his compatriot .
Valencia ’ s verdict has seemingly been the deciding factor with the MEN reporting a £4.5million deal with Independienete del Valle close .
Reports in Ecuador suggested a deal had been made official and while that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be ‘ ongoing ’ .
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Manchester United are not expecting a huge January window, but could continue their approach of buying talented youngsters from across the world
Manchester United’s season has gone from on the verge of crisis, to a genuine title tilt in what appears a matter of weeks.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have won six of their last seven Premier League games and haven’t tasted defeat since a dismal reversal against Arsenal on November 1.
But their upturn in form has seen them move up the table, to find themselves just five points behind league leaders Liverpool, having played one game fewer.
Image: Manchester United via Getty Images) Manchester United via Getty Images)
And with the January window set to open in just over a week, there are hopes that Solskjaer could add some extra quality to his squad.
Ed Woodward has confirmed that the United boss will be backed in the transfer market, although he has suggested that their long-term approach will involve the summer windows.
Reports have claimed that United see the January market as ‘fool’s gold’, particularly in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Earlier this year, the Red Devils signed Bruno Fernandes in a deal that transformed fortunes at Old Trafford.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
In 2021, a transfer of that magnitude appears unlikely, but they could look to continue their policy of signing some of the most exciting youngsters in world football.
Amad Diallo and Facundo Pellistri were both signed during the summer, with the former expected to join his new teammates at the start of the new year.
That policy looks set to continue, with United scouts eyeing a move for highly-rated midfielder Moises Caicedo.
United are in the market for a long-term replacement for Nemanja Matic as evidenced by their almost year-long pursuit of Jude Bellingham.
How many players do Man Utd need to sign in January? Have your say here.
Caicedo has enjoyed an impressive rise at both club and international level, netting one goal and three assists in just four appearances for Ecuador.
The Athletic claim that Solskjaer has leaned on the advice of United legend Antonio Valencia, who has offered a glowing report of his compatriot.
Valencia’s verdict has seemingly been the deciding factor with the MEN reporting a £4.5million deal with Independienete del Valle close.
Reports in Ecuador suggested a deal had been made official and while that claim appears premature, negotiations are said to be ‘ongoing’.
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thedailymirror--2020-12-23--Chrissy Teigen films herself crying after therapy following baby's tragic death

Chrissy Teigen broke down in tears after a therapy session in the wake of her baby son 's tragic death .
The model , 35 , took to her Instagram Story on Tuesday night to share a video of herself with tears streaming down her face and a runny nose .
She joked that her emotional appearance was an Instagram filter as she shared that had seen her therapist After an extremely difficult year for Chrissy , she seems to be seeing a therapist to help with her grief .
Earlier this year she shared the devastating news that her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ John Legend had named Jack , was stillborn .
Since then she has been very open with her grief with her fans .
Tuesday 's post was another example of how she has been breaking down the taboos about stillbirth and miscarriage by sharing her own experience .
In the video , she said : `` This is like a post-therapy face filter . ''
Chrissy then looked away from the camera and gave a slight smirk .
She then gave a big sniff , saying : `` Those are boogers . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ herself in labour and then cradling her stillborn son Jack .
She said : `` Jack worked so hard to be a part of our little family , and he will be , forever .
`` To our Jack - I 'm so sorry that the first few moments of your life were met with so many complications , that we could n't give you the home you needed to survive .
We will always love you . ''
*If you have been affected by this story , advice and support can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ death charity ) .
You can call them on 0808 164 3332 or email helpline @ sands.org.uk

WARNING: DISTRESSING DETAILS. Chrissy Teigen shared a video of herself crying after a therapy session as she grieves over the tragic loss of her son Jack
Chrissy Teigen broke down in tears after a therapy session in the wake of her baby son's tragic death.
The model, 35, took to her Instagram Story on Tuesday night to share a video of herself with tears streaming down her face and a runny nose.
She joked that her emotional appearance was an Instagram filter as she shared that had seen her therapist
After an extremely difficult year for Chrissy, she seems to be seeing a therapist to help with her grief.
Earlier this year she shared the devastating news that her son, who she and her husband John Legend had named Jack, was stillborn.
Image: Instagram) Instagram) Image: Chrissy Teigen/Instagram) Chrissy Teigen/Instagram)
Since then she has been very open with her grief with her fans.
Tuesday's post was another example of how she has been breaking down the taboos about stillbirth and miscarriage by sharing her own experience.
In the video, she said: "This is like a post-therapy face filter."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Chrissy then looked away from the camera and gave a slight smirk.
She then gave a big sniff, saying: "Those are boogers."
Back in October Chrissy shared photos of herself in labour and then cradling her stillborn son Jack.
Image: CHRISSY TEIGEN via REUTERS) CHRISSY TEIGEN via REUTERS)
She said: "Jack worked so hard to be a part of our little family, and he will be, forever.
"To our Jack - I'm so sorry that the first few moments of your life were met with so many complications, that we couldn't give you the home you needed to survive. We will always love you."
*If you have been affected by this story, advice and support can be found at Sands (stillbirth and neonatal death charity). You can call them on 0808 164 3332 or email helpline@sands.org.uk


thedailymirror--2020-12-23--Prince Harry to spend first Christmas without royals 'with new father figure'

Prince Harry will spend a rare Christmas apart from the royal family as he remains across the Atlantic during the pandemic .
Like millions of Brits facing an extraordinary festive season , the royals are scattered due to coronavirus restrictions .
Their separate Christmases marks a break in tradition for the senior members of The Firm - the first since 1987 , reports the Express .
Harry , 36 and wife Megan Markle , 39 , are reportedly planning to spend Christmas in their adoptive home of Los Angeles , where they reside following their split from royal life .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Marie Claire they will spend the day with Meghan 's mum Doria Raglan , Harry 's pal and 'father figure ' David Foster , 71 , and his actress-singer wife Katharine McPhee , 36 , who went to school with Meghan .
He has married five times , and Yolanda Hadid , mum of models Gigi and Bella , is one of his exes .
According to the magazine , Foster and McPhee invited them to their home , but Meghan is eager to host Christmas at the £11million LA mansion she shares @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McPhee has said Harry and her husband have “ a really , really beautiful relationship ” and that they are “ like father and son ” .
The senior royals are each planning separate festivities this year as Christmas plans changed across the UK at short notice due to the spread of the new mutant coronavirus strain .
Prince Charles , 72 , Prince William , 38 , and Harry , 36 , usually spend Christmas at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk .
Charles and Camilla , 73 , are expected to stay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which currently remains in Tier 2 .
Prince William and Kate Middleton , both 38 , swapped a Christmas with Kate 's parents and siblings in Berkshire , which is now in Tier 4 , for Anmer Hall in Norfolk , which is currently in Tier .
The royals are not exempt from travel restrictions and quarantine rules imposed to curb the bug 's spread .
Many European countries temporarily suspended travel in and out of the UK as a new mutant strain of Covid-19 spreads rapidly .
The last-minute Government orders for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people around the UK face a lonely festive season this year .
Officials scrapped original plans to allow three households to mix for five days were scrapped in response to the new strain .
The Queen and Prince Philip had already led the Palace response to pressure on Brits to avoid Christmas plans with elderly and vulnerable relatives .
The Monarch , 94 and Duke of Edinburgh , 99 , will celebrate at Windsor Castle together .
The pair confirmed they would spend Christmas together , separate from the rest of the royal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the growing numbers of Tier 4 areas , which are banned from household mixing at all times , now including Christmas too .
In lower level restrictions , households can mix for Christmas Day only .
Plans to relax travel bans across Tiers and the four nations were also curbed , with people banned from leaving the worst-hit areas including London and the South-East .
Harry has been sending Christmas gifts to William and the Cambridge family , according to an expert .
Katie Nicholl told True Royalty TV ’ s The Royal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ better between them .
“ I know they are in touch , they do talk .
“ Harry has sent over loads of Christmas presents for the Cambridge children .
`` They will Zoom , they will chat over the holidays .
“ There is contact , there is friendly contact .
”

Prince Harry will spend Christmas with Meghan Markle, son Archie, and a 'father figure' pal, as he is forced to spend it apart from Prince Charles for the first time in years
Prince Harry 'to spend Christmas with new father figure' as royals break from tradition
Prince Harry will spend a rare Christmas apart from the royal family as he remains across the Atlantic during the pandemic.
Like millions of Brits facing an extraordinary festive season, the royals are scattered due to coronavirus restrictions.
Their separate Christmases marks a break in tradition for the senior members of The Firm - the first since 1987, reports the Express.
Harry, 36 and wife Megan Markle, 39, are reportedly planning to spend Christmas in their adoptive home of Los Angeles, where they reside following their split from royal life.
Image: Getty Images for Perry Ellis) Getty Images for Perry Ellis)
A source close to the couple told Marie Claire they will spend the day with Meghan's mum Doria Raglan, Harry's pal and 'father figure' David Foster, 71, and his actress-singer wife Katharine McPhee, 36, who went to school with Meghan.
Mr Foster, a Grammy-winning record producer, is a year younger than Harry's father Prince Charles.
He has married five times, and Yolanda Hadid, mum of models Gigi and Bella, is one of his exes.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
According to the magazine, Foster and McPhee invited them to their home, but Meghan is eager to host Christmas at the £11million LA mansion she shares with Harry and son, Archie.
McPhee has said Harry and her husband have “a really, really beautiful relationship” and that they are “like father and son”.
The senior royals are each planning separate festivities this year as Christmas plans changed across the UK at short notice due to the spread of the new mutant coronavirus strain.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Prince Charles, 72, Prince William, 38, and Harry, 36, usually spend Christmas at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.
Charles and Camilla, 73, are expected to stay at their Highgrove home in Gloucestershire, which currently remains in Tier 2.
Prince William and Kate Middleton, both 38, swapped a Christmas with Kate's parents and siblings in Berkshire, which is now in Tier 4, for Anmer Hall in Norfolk, which is currently in Tier .
Image: via REUTERS) via REUTERS)
The royals are not exempt from travel restrictions and quarantine rules imposed to curb the bug's spread.
Many European countries temporarily suspended travel in and out of the UK as a new mutant strain of Covid-19 spreads rapidly.
The last-minute Government orders for Brits to cancel Christmas plans will see people around the UK face a lonely festive season this year.
Officials scrapped original plans to allow three households to mix for five days were scrapped in response to the new strain.
The Queen and Prince Philip had already led the Palace response to pressure on Brits to avoid Christmas plans with elderly and vulnerable relatives.
The Monarch, 94 and Duke of Edinburgh, 99, will celebrate at Windsor Castle together.
The pair confirmed they would spend Christmas together, separate from the rest of the royal brood.
The castle is one of the growing numbers of Tier 4 areas, which are banned from household mixing at all times, now including Christmas too.
In lower level restrictions, households can mix for Christmas Day only.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Plans to relax travel bans across Tiers and the four nations were also curbed, with people banned from leaving the worst-hit areas including London and the South-East.
Harry has been sending Christmas gifts to William and the Cambridge family, according to an expert.
Katie Nicholl told True Royalty TV’s The Royal Beat: “I think relations are better between them.
“I know they are in touch, they do talk.
“Harry has sent over loads of Christmas presents for the Cambridge children.
"They will Zoom, they will chat over the holidays.
“There is contact, there is friendly contact.”


thedailymirror--2020-12-23--Newborn baby died in hospital because medics recorded mum's heart rate not his

A newborn baby died in hospital when his dropping heart rate was not spotted in time because medics recorded his mother 's reading instead , an inquest found .
Eddie Coffey died the day after being born from a lack of oxygen during delivery after doctors failed to spot his condition , an investigation ruled .
During his birth , medics noted his mother Hannah 's heart rate instead of her baby 's - an error which led to him not getting the treatment he needed .
As a result a coroner ruled neglect at the hospital led to his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was in labour at Lister Hospital in Stevenage , Hertfordshire , on January 13 , 2019 , when consultants noticed a decrease in the boy 's heart rate at around 10.40pm .
But over the next ten minutes the foetal heart rate was recorded as within normal range and as his birth was imminent , a request for the on-call registrar to attend was cancelled .
Eddie was delivered less than an hour later just before 11.30pm , but his condition was so concerning he was put on a ventilator .
The emergency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the neonatal team took over , but Eddie ’ s heart rate then fell further and he was intubated .
At around midnight , the neonatal consultant arrived and blood tests indicated metabolic acidosis - a serious electrolyte disorder .
Eddie was transferred to the neonatal intensive care unit ( NICU ) , where he was given fluids and medication while he continued to be on a ventilator .
Suspecting he might have brain damage from lack of oxygen - known as hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy ( HIE ) - the consultant transferred @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dunstable Hospital for treatment .
Eddie was taken in the early hours of the next morning , but died later that day .
Distraught mother Hannah , from Hoddesdon in Broxbourne , called for better training for medics to stop a similar tragedy happening to other families .
Speaking this week , she said : “ Saying goodbye to our beautiful boy only hours after he had been born has left us all with a hole in our hearts from which we will never recover .
`` Not for a moment did I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a healthy baby and leave without him in our arms . ''
A post-mortem at Great Ormond Street Hospital found Eddie 's cause of death was perinatal asphyxia - a condition caused by deprivation of oxygen during birth .
A serious incident investigation by East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust concluded that at a crucial time in the proceedings the cardiotocography appeared to have recorded the mother ’ s heart rate , not the baby ’ s - preventing foetal hypoxia being recognised by medics .
At Hertfordshire Coroner 's Court in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ earlier identification of Eddie ’ s condition would have `` improved his outcome '' .
Such a failing amounted to neglect , the coroner found .
Assistant coroner for Hertfordshire Jonathan Stevens concluded that `` death was as a result of birth asphyxia during labour which was not properly managed , constituting neglect , contributing to the cause of death '' .
Hannah was already taking aspirin for raised blood pressure during the birth of her two-year-old child and was to be monitored with regular blood pressure checks from 24 weeks during her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Like many expectant parents we put our trust in the care we would receive .
`` Knowing that a lack of competence in the use of vital medical equipment could affect other families in a similar way is driving us to raise awareness of the need to ensure proper training and use of equipment to help save the lives of other babies . ''
Tim Deeming , a specialist medical solicitor at Tees Law who represented parents Hannah and Thom Coffey , said Eddie 's death was avoidable .
He added : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a baby and mother ’ s heart rate is helped by a CTG machine but it still needs to be interpreted responsibly and then appropriately acted upon .
`` Here the coroner determined on all of the evidence that it was neglect to fail to provide such basic care to Eddie and that this may have avoided such a tragic outcome .
`` The inquest has been very challenging for the family and whilst we understand that the Lister have been looking to improve , we want to ensure that this does not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ given the findings from the national Each Baby Counts review and the concerns raised around such preventable outcomes . ''

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Little Eddie Coffey, from Hoddesdon in Broxbourn, died the day after being born at Lister Hospital after doctors failed to spot his dropping heart rate in time
Newborn baby died in hospital because medics recorded mum's heart rate and not his
A newborn baby died in hospital when his dropping heart rate was not spotted in time because medics recorded his mother's reading instead, an inquest found.
Eddie Coffey died the day after being born from a lack of oxygen during delivery after doctors failed to spot his condition, an investigation ruled.
During his birth, medics noted his mother Hannah's heart rate instead of her baby's - an error which led to him not getting the treatment he needed.
As a result a coroner ruled neglect at the hospital led to his death.
Hannah Coffey, 30, was in labour at Lister Hospital in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, on January 13, 2019, when consultants noticed a decrease in the boy's heart rate at around 10.40pm.
Image: Getty) Getty)
But over the next ten minutes the foetal heart rate was recorded as within normal range and as his birth was imminent, a request for the on-call registrar to attend was cancelled.
Eddie was delivered less than an hour later just before 11.30pm, but his condition was so concerning he was put on a ventilator.
The emergency buzzer was used to call for resuscitation and the neonatal team took over, but Eddie’s heart rate then fell further and he was intubated.
At around midnight, the neonatal consultant arrived and blood tests indicated metabolic acidosis - a serious electrolyte disorder.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Eddie was transferred to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), where he was given fluids and medication while he continued to be on a ventilator.
Suspecting he might have brain damage from lack of oxygen - known as hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) - the consultant transferred Eddie to the NICU at Luton & Dunstable Hospital for treatment.
Eddie was taken in the early hours of the next morning, but died later that day.
Distraught mother Hannah, from Hoddesdon in Broxbourne, called for better training for medics to stop a similar tragedy happening to other families.
Image: BBC Essex) BBC Essex)
Speaking this week, she said: “Saying goodbye to our beautiful boy only hours after he had been born has left us all with a hole in our hearts from which we will never recover.
"Not for a moment did I imagine that we could arrive at hospital with a healthy baby and leave without him in our arms."
A post-mortem at Great Ormond Street Hospital found Eddie's cause of death was perinatal asphyxia - a condition caused by deprivation of oxygen during birth.
A serious incident investigation by East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust concluded that at a crucial time in the proceedings the cardiotocography appeared to have recorded the mother’s heart rate, not the baby’s - preventing foetal hypoxia being recognised by medics.
At Hertfordshire Coroner's Court in Hatfield an independent expert gave evidence that earlier identification of Eddie’s condition would have "improved his outcome".
Such a failing amounted to neglect, the coroner found.
Assistant coroner for Hertfordshire Jonathan Stevens concluded that "death was as a result of birth asphyxia during labour which was not properly managed, constituting neglect, contributing to the cause of death".
Hannah was already taking aspirin for raised blood pressure during the birth of her two-year-old child and was to be monitored with regular blood pressure checks from 24 weeks during her second pregnancy.
She said: "Like many expectant parents we put our trust in the care we would receive.
"Knowing that a lack of competence in the use of vital medical equipment could affect other families in a similar way is driving us to raise awareness of the need to ensure proper training and use of equipment to help save the lives of other babies."
Tim Deeming, a specialist medical solicitor at Tees Law who represented parents Hannah and Thom Coffey, said Eddie's death was avoidable.
He added: "Correct, effective use and interpretation of a baby and mother’s heart rate is helped by a CTG machine but it still needs to be interpreted responsibly and then appropriately acted upon.
"Here the coroner determined on all of the evidence that it was neglect to fail to provide such basic care to Eddie and that this may have avoided such a tragic outcome.
"The inquest has been very challenging for the family and whilst we understand that the Lister have been looking to improve, we want to ensure that this does not arise for any other family, especially given the findings from the national Each Baby Counts review and the concerns raised around such preventable outcomes."