thedailymirror--2020-03-02--Love Island band confirm split just months after X Factor as Wes and Samira go solo

Love Island band No Love Lost has confirmed its split as the members have gone their separate ways just three months after X Factor : Celebrity .
It comes as Wes Nelson , who starred in the band alongside Zara McDermott , Eyal Booker , and Samira Mighty , is gong solo and is collaborating with a mega star rapper .
No Love Lost appeared on the ITV show last year , but had not released any music three months after the show ended .
Samira has also revealed she 's got plans for a solo career , telling The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ No Love Lost anymore .
`` I 'm making my own music now . ''
Speaking to MirrorOnline last month , Wes said : `` Music is what I love most now .
`` Especially after doing X Factor and seeing what goes on behind the scenes . ''
He has even built a recording studio in his house , and he teased : `` I 've got collaborations set up with very cool artists very soon . ''
It recently transpired that one of these artists is rapper Dave , whose powerful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last month .
Wes said the rapper , who picked up the BRIT Award for Album Of The Year for Psychodrama , has been acting as his mentor in the studio and has been helping out on his `` chilled R & B and pop ” .
He told The Sun : “ I ’ ve been in the studio with Dave , he ’ s been great .
“ A lot of the people I ’ ve been working with are really important .
I ’ m in talks with big producers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has teamed-up with Brummie hip-hop duo Loot Boyz to make music .
The former engineer boasted that everyone at the studio 'loves ' the songs he has made so far and that he will soon be releasing the music .
Someone who might be disappointed at the news is his former bandmate Zara , who told The Sun in January : `` We 've not officially gone our separate ways .
`` I 'd love to continue with it .
We had such a nice thing going on .
`` We had the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be such a shame to throw it away , in a sense . ''

The X Factor: Celebrity band of former Love Island contestants, No Love Lost, has split as two bandmates have decided to focus on solo music careers
Love Island band confirm split just months after X Factor as Wes and Samira go solo
Love Island band No Love Lost has confirmed its split as the members have gone their separate ways just three months after X Factor : Celebrity.
It comes as Wes Nelson , who starred in the band alongside Zara McDermott , Eyal Booker, and Samira Mighty , is gong solo and is collaborating with a mega star rapper.
No Love Lost appeared on the ITV show last year, but had not released any music three months after the show ended.
Samira has also revealed she's got plans for a solo career, telling The Sun : "I'm not with No Love Lost anymore.
Image: Hewitt / SplashNews.com) Hewitt / SplashNews.com)
"I'm making my own music now."
Speaking to MirrorOnline last month, Wes said: "Music is what I love most now.
"Especially after doing X Factor and seeing what goes on behind the scenes."
Image: ITV) ITV)
He has even built a recording studio in his house, and he teased: "I've got collaborations set up with very cool artists very soon."
It recently transpired that one of these artists is rapper Dave, whose powerful performance at the BRIT Awards made headlines last month.
Wes said the rapper, who picked up the BRIT Award for Album Of The Year for Psychodrama, has been acting as his mentor in the studio and has been helping out on his "chilled R&B and pop”.
Image: Mike Marsland/WireImage) Mike Marsland/WireImage)
He told The Sun: “I’ve been in the studio with Dave, he’s been great.
“A lot of the people I’ve been working with are really important. I’m in talks with big producers and labels.”
Wes also said he has teamed-up with Brummie hip-hop duo Loot Boyz to make music.
Image: PA) PA)
The former engineer boasted that everyone at the studio 'loves' the songs he has made so far and that he will soon be releasing the music.
Someone who might be disappointed at the news is his former bandmate Zara, who told The Sun in January: "We've not officially gone our separate ways.
"I'd love to continue with it. We had such a nice thing going on.
"We had the best time of our lives. It would be such a shame to throw it away, in a sense."


thedailymirror--2020-03-03--The Queen tells Harry he will 'always be welcome back during four-hour chat'

The Queen has reportedly told Prince Harry that he and Meghan would be welcomed back into the royal fold in the future - but only if they do n't 'cash-in ' on their status .
Harry , 35 , reportedly held a four-hour meeting with the monarch at Windsor Castle in an effort to clear the air before he quits royal duties at the end of the month .
During the heart-to-heart on Sunday , The Sun says the 93-year-old monarch reportedly told her grandson : `` You are much loved and will always be welcomed back . ''
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two miles from his Frogmore Cottage home and shared a light lunch of poached salmon , salad and tea with his grandmother .
An aide said it was the ideal time to chat before Harry jets back to Canada with Meghan to be reunited with baby Archie .
The insider said : `` The Queen had a lot to talk to Harry about and this was the ideal time for them to both say their piece . ''
Following a `` stressful '' few weeks , it was the first time Harry and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's bombshell announcement that they were quitting royal duties .
The source said the Queen was `` very upset '' that Harry and Meghan were quitting and would ideally like to see more of nine-month-old Archie , as would the rest of the royals .
She used the opportunity to stress that any new arrangement could only work if the couple `` do not exploit their royal status and try to 'cash in ' . ''
Harry was said to have been `` deep in thought '' throughout the afternoon , with no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Harry and Meghan have been told they can not use their Sussex Royal branding when they set up their new life , but in a barbed statement they said there was no legal restriction on doing this overseas .
Meghan will jet into the UK this week to carry out her final royal duties before they depart for North America and life as private citizens .
However , Archie is not likely to join his parents and instead will be looked after in Canada by a nanny and Meghan ’ s best friend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ security - an estimated £20million per year - could still be picked up by the British taxpayer with Canada set to stop paying at the end of March .
But Princess Diana 's former bodyguard Ken Wharfe this week said the Queen should pay to protect them - saying Archie is at `` real risk '' of being kidnapped .
He said the little royal is `` probably safer staying in Canada '' and that it would be a disaster if the Sussexes lose their Scotland Yard officers and `` go private '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safe and they need protection more than ever , '' continued Mr Wharfe , adding perhaps the Queen or Charles could `` stump up some or all of the cost of protection and give it back to the taxpayer '' .
Harry and Meghan 's last duty as senior royals will be at the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey next week alongside the Queen , Charles , Camilla , William and Kate .
It is understood William and Harry no longer seeing eye to eye had initially paved the way for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Harry 's aides are adamant he will regularly return to the UK , including the London Marathon next month as the event 's patron , while he will be joined by Meghan for the Invictus Games in May .
However , an insider said they are likely to spend the majority of their time in North America , which had led the Queen to call for the meeting with Harry to make her feelings known .
Buckingham Palace told Mirror Online they did not wish to comment .

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The reported four-hour chat at Windsor Castle saw the Queen warn Harry he would be welcomed back as long as he does not 'cash-in' on his royal status. The monarch is also upset she will not get to see much of Archie
Queen tells Prince Harry he will 'always be welcome back during four-hour chat'
The Queen has reportedly told Prince Harry that he and Meghan would be welcomed back into the royal fold in the future - but only if they don't 'cash-in' on their status.
Harry, 35, reportedly held a four-hour meeting with the monarch at Windsor Castle in an effort to clear the air before he quits royal duties at the end of the month.
During the heart-to-heart on Sunday, The Sun says the 93-year-old monarch reportedly told her grandson: "You are much loved and will always be welcomed back."
The Duke of Sussex had walked the almost two miles from his Frogmore Cottage home and shared a light lunch of poached salmon, salad and tea with his grandmother.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
An aide said it was the ideal time to chat before Harry jets back to Canada with Meghan to be reunited with baby Archie.
The insider said: "The Queen had a lot to talk to Harry about and this was the ideal time for them to both say their piece."
Following a "stressful" few weeks, it was the first time Harry and the Queen had spoken since the couple's bombshell announcement that they were quitting royal duties.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The source said the Queen was "very upset" that Harry and Meghan were quitting and would ideally like to see more of nine-month-old Archie, as would the rest of the royals.
She used the opportunity to stress that any new arrangement could only work if the couple "do not exploit their royal status and try to 'cash in'."
Harry was said to have been "deep in thought" throughout the afternoon, with no one else witnessing the private chat.
Harry and Meghan have been told they cannot use their Sussex Royal branding when they set up their new life, but in a barbed statement they said there was no legal restriction on doing this overseas.
Image: PA) PA)
Meghan will jet into the UK this week to carry out her final royal duties before they depart for North America and life as private citizens.
However, Archie is not likely to join his parents and instead will be looked after in Canada by a nanny and Meghan’s best friend Jessica Mulroney.
The cost of their security - an estimated £20million per year - could still be picked up by the British taxpayer with Canada set to stop paying at the end of March.
But Princess Diana's former bodyguard Ken Wharfe this week said the Queen should pay to protect them - saying Archie is at "real risk" of being kidnapped.
He said the little royal is "probably safer staying in Canada" and that it would be a disaster if the Sussexes lose their Scotland Yard officers and "go private".
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“It wouldn’t be safe and they need protection more than ever," continued Mr Wharfe, adding perhaps the Queen or Charles could "stump up some or all of the cost of protection and give it back to the taxpayer".
Harry and Meghan's last duty as senior royals will be at the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey next week alongside the Queen, Charles, Camilla, William and Kate.
It is understood William and Harry no longer seeing eye to eye had initially paved the way for the Sussexes' plans to depart the Firm.
Harry's aides are adamant he will regularly return to the UK, including the London Marathon next month as the event's patron, while he will be joined by Meghan for the Invictus Games in May.
However, an insider said they are likely to spend the majority of their time in North America, which had led the Queen to call for the meeting with Harry to make her feelings known.
Buckingham Palace told Mirror Online they did not wish to comment.


thedailymirror--2020-03-03--Charities slam Tories for failing to protect kids as part of Domestic Abuse Bill

Charities have slammed the government for failing to protect kids as part of the long-awaited Domestic Abuse Bill .
The Bill will introduce the first ever definition of domestic abuse and place a legal duty on local authorities to provide support to victims and their children in refuges .
It could also see domestic abusers face lie detector tests on release from prison .
But some charities criticised the proposals saying the Bill does not go far enough to try to help children affected by domestic abuse .
Last week Barnardo ’ s called on the Government to ensure the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this crime on children ” .
Action for Children estimates tens of thousands of children have been at risk of domestic abuse since the general election .
The charity ’ s director of policy and campaigns Imran Hussain said it was “ vital ” the Bill recognised a child as an “ innocent victim and not just a witness ” .
Emily Hilton , senior policy officer at the NSPCC , said the Government was missing a “ landmark opportunity ” to make a difference , adding : “ It is extremely disappointing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fails to protect children from the devastating impact of living with domestic abuse , leaving thousands at continued risk because the help they deserve is not in place.
” The critical Bill stalled after Prime Minister Boris Johnson decided to prorogue Parliament and the general election was called .
But after a concerted campaign from charities , MPs and other groups , the government will introduce it to the Commons .
Among other proposals , the legislation pledges to ban perpetrators from cross-examining their victims during family court proceedings and could require councils @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their children - a measure which charity Women ’ s Aid said could be “ live saving ” .
But charity Crisis said this still does not ensure councils help victims fleeing domestic abuse have a “ legal right to safe , permanent housing ” and could risk them spending years in temporary accommodation with their lives on hold .
Court protection orders which ban perpetrators from contacting a victim or forcing them to take part in alcohol or drug treatment programmes may also be introduced under the laws .
Police costs for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paid for by the Government for two years while a pilot of the scheme takes place .
The legislation still includes plans for forcing domestic abusers to take polygraph tests - similar to ideas mooted for monitoring terrorists .
If the law passes , a three-year pilot will be carried out on domestic abusers which are deemed at high-risk of causing serious harm .
If successful , it will be rolled out nationwide .
Around 300 offenders will take a lie detector test three months after their release and every six months after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If they fail the test , they will not be recalled to prison unless it reveals they have breached licence conditions .
The Government said polygraph tests have been “ successfully used ” with sex offenders since 2013 .
Last year Nicole Jacobs was appointed as the country ’ s first domestic abuse commissioner .
The independent Office of the Domestic Abuse Commissioner , which is still being set up , will be made a statutory body and publish reports on its findings .
She will be considering what support the Government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by domestic abuse , the Home Office said .
The Government also said it is reviewing support for migrant domestic abuse victims and considering what more can be done to stop the so-called “ rough sex ” defence being used by perpetrators in court to attempt to escape justice .

The Bill will introduce the first ever definition of domestic abuse and it could see those guilty of the crime face lie detector tests on release from prison but charities say the government has missed an opportunity to help vulnerable kids
Charities slam Tories for failing to protect kids as part of Domestic Abuse Bill
Charities have slammed the government for failing to protect kids as part of the long-awaited Domestic Abuse Bill.
The Bill will introduce the first ever definition of domestic abuse and place a legal duty on local authorities to provide support to victims and their children in refuges.
It could also see domestic abusers face lie detector tests on release from prison.
But some charities criticised the proposals saying the Bill does not go far enough to try to help children affected by domestic abuse.
Last week Barnardo’s called on the Government to ensure the Bill “explicitly recognises the impact of this crime on children”.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Action for Children estimates tens of thousands of children have been at risk of domestic abuse since the general election . The charity’s director of policy and campaigns Imran Hussain said it was “vital” the Bill recognised a child as an “innocent victim and not just a witness”.
Emily Hilton, senior policy officer at the NSPCC, said the Government was missing a “landmark opportunity” to make a difference, adding: “It is extremely disappointing that the Bill in its current form fails to protect children from the devastating impact of living with domestic abuse, leaving thousands at continued risk because the help they deserve is not in place.”
The critical Bill stalled after Prime Minister Boris Johnson decided to prorogue Parliament and the general election was called.
But after a concerted campaign from charities, MPs and other groups, the government will introduce it to the Commons.
Among other proposals, the legislation pledges to ban perpetrators from cross-examining their victims during family court proceedings and could require councils to find safe accommodation for victims and their children - a measure which charity Women’s Aid said could be “live saving”.
But charity Crisis said this still does not ensure councils help victims fleeing domestic abuse have a “legal right to safe, permanent housing” and could risk them spending years in temporary accommodation with their lives on hold.
Image: Daily Record) Daily Record)
Court protection orders which ban perpetrators from contacting a victim or forcing them to take part in alcohol or drug treatment programmes may also be introduced under the laws.
Police costs for bringing the orders to court will be paid for by the Government for two years while a pilot of the scheme takes place.
The legislation still includes plans for forcing domestic abusers to take polygraph tests - similar to ideas mooted for monitoring terrorists.
If the law passes, a three-year pilot will be carried out on domestic abusers which are deemed at high-risk of causing serious harm. If successful, it will be rolled out nationwide.
Around 300 offenders will take a lie detector test three months after their release and every six months after that, according to the Home Office.
If they fail the test, they will not be recalled to prison unless it reveals they have breached licence conditions.
Image: Daily Record) Daily Record)
The Government said polygraph tests have been “successfully used” with sex offenders since 2013.
Last year Nicole Jacobs was appointed as the country’s first domestic abuse commissioner.
The independent Office of the Domestic Abuse Commissioner, which is still being set up, will be made a statutory body and publish reports on its findings.
She will be considering what support the Government can provide children who have been affected by domestic abuse, the Home Office said.
The Government also said it is reviewing support for migrant domestic abuse victims and considering what more can be done to stop the so-called “rough sex” defence being used by perpetrators in court to attempt to escape justice.


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thedailymirror--2020-03-03--Roxanne Pallett says she's 'bulletproof' two-years on from CBB 'punchgate' scandal

Roxanne Pallett claims she is stronger than ever after being the 'most hated woman in Britain ' .
The former Emmerdale star , 37 , became public enemy number one during her stint in the 2018 CelebrityBig Brother house .
The brunette made shocking claims that former Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas had intentionally punched her torso in an attempt to hurt her inside the house - but when the the footage showed he was obviously play fighting with her .
She was vilified by viewers following the serious allegations and Ryan went on to be named the winner of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the scandal , the brunette says she is 'bulletproof ' after 'rebooting ' her life by 'taking a step away from showbiz . '
“ It all fell through for me and I never thought I ’ d smile again or leave my house without my hood up .
It ’ s taken a long time , and a lot of strength , but I ’ ve rebooted my life and I think so much more clearly , '' she reflected to Closer magazine .
The star who has been focusing on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taking a step away from showbiz has been the biggest saving grace for me as it ’ s brought better people into my life and given me a healthier perspective on what ’ s important.
” Roxanne also explained how trolling used to floor her but now she feels sorry for the people who target her as added : `` Before , that would have floored me , but now I ’ m bulletproof .
I used to feel sick or cry but now I feel sorry for those people who still target @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carry that much hostility.
” At the start of the year Roxanne married New York-born firefighter Jason Carrion .
The couple decided to tie the knot in a secret ceremony in front of close friends in the Big Apple .
Roxanne has described her 33-year-old hubby as her `` perfect man '' .
Speaking to The Mirror , Roxanne said : `` It was the most perfect day saying ' I do ' to the most perfect man I 've spent my life praying for .
She shared ahead of their honeymoon : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spa retreat to relax before J returns to full duty at the firehouse . ''
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The former Emmerdale star became public enemy number one after claiming she was punched in the Celebrity Big Brother house by Corrie's Ryan Thomas
Roxanne Pallett claims she is stronger than ever after being the 'most hated woman in Britain'.
The former Emmerdale star, 37, became public enemy number one during her stint in the 2018 Celebrity Big Brother house.
The brunette made shocking claims that former Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas had intentionally punched her torso in an attempt to hurt her inside the house - but when the the footage showed he was obviously play fighting with her.
She was vilified by viewers following the serious allegations and Ryan went on to be named the winner of the series.
Now, two-years on from the scandal, the brunette says she is 'bulletproof' after 'rebooting' her life by 'taking a step away from showbiz.'
“It all fell through for me and I never thought I’d smile again or leave my house without my hood up. It’s taken a long time, and a lot of strength, but I’ve rebooted my life and I think so much more clearly," she reflected to Closer magazine .
Image: Supplied by WENN) Supplied by WENN)
The star who has been focusing on charity work added: "I think taking a step away from showbiz has been the biggest saving grace for me as it’s brought better people into my life and given me a healthier perspective on what’s important.”
Roxanne also explained how trolling used to floor her but now she feels sorry for the people who target her as added: "Before, that would have floored me, but now I’m bulletproof. I used to feel sick or cry but now I feel sorry for those people who still target me. They must be struggling to carry that much hostility.”
Image: REX/Shutterstock) REX/Shutterstock)
At the start of the year Roxanne married New York-born firefighter Jason Carrion.
The couple decided to tie the knot in a secret ceremony in front of close friends in the Big Apple.
Roxanne has described her 33-year-old hubby as her "perfect man".
Speaking to The Mirror , Roxanne said: "It was the most perfect day saying 'I do' to the most perfect man I've spent my life praying for.
She shared ahead of their honeymoon: "We are now going to a spa retreat to relax before J returns to full duty at the firehouse."
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thedailymirror--2020-03-03--Roxanne Pallett relates to Meghan Markle after 'feeling hated' post 'punchgate'

Roxanne Pallett has said that she can relate to Meghan Markle .
The former Emmerdale actress , 37 , caused public outrage when she falsely accused Corrie 's Adam Thomas of punching her in the ribs when they were inside the CelebrityBig Brother house in 2018 .
After she made the shocking 'punchgate ' allegations , footage showed Adam had in fact been play fighting with her .
The public turned against the TV actress - which she believes links her to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry .
Roxanne says she identifies with the couple - after they announced earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as senior Royals and are splitting their time between England and Canada - because she went travelling across America as she felt unwanted in the UK after CBB .
“ I didn ’ t feel welcome in England .
I was hounded , ridiculed and vilified for over a year , ” she says told Closer magazine .
She added that she felt `` exiled '' and that “ the country was against her '' .
Roxanne explained that she is proud of Harry and Meghan as she shared : “ In a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left .
I ’ m so happy she ’ s had the inner strength to say , ‘ I ’ m not happy here , let ’ s make a change.
’ I ’ d encourage anyone who is going through a tough time to have faith that things can turn around as they have for me.
” At the start of the year Roxanne married New York-born firefighter Jason Carrion .
The couple decided to tie the knot in a secret ceremony in front of close friends in the Big Apple .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ her `` perfect man '' .
Speaking to The Mirror , Roxanne said : `` It was the most perfect day saying ' I do ' to the most perfect man I 've spent my life praying for .
She shared ahead of their honeymoon : `` We are now going to a spa retreat to relax before J returns to full duty at the firehouse . ''
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Celebrity Big Brother contestant Roxanne Pallett has shared on being able to identify with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry as they leave the UK to live in Canada
Roxanne Pallett has said that she can relate to Meghan Markle.
The former Emmerdale actress, 37, caused public outrage when she falsely accused Corrie's Ryan Thomas of punching her in the ribs when they were inside the Celebrity Big Brother house in 2018.
After she made the shocking 'punchgate' allegations, footage showed Ryan had in fact been play fighting with her.
The public turned against the TV actress - which she believes links her to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry .
Roxanne says she identifies with the couple - after they announced earlier this year that they are standing down as senior Royals and are splitting their time between England and Canada - because she went travelling across America as she felt unwanted in the UK after CBB.
“I didn’t feel welcome in England. I was hounded, ridiculed and vilified for over a year,” she says told Closer magazine .
She added that she felt "exiled" and that “the country was against her".
Image: Getty) Getty)
Image: Supplied by WENN) Supplied by WENN)
Roxanne explained that she is proud of Harry and Meghan as she shared: “In a way, I can understand why Meghan left. I’m so happy she’s had the inner strength to say, ‘I’m not happy here, let’s make a change.’ I’d encourage anyone who is going through a tough time to have faith that things can turn around as they have for me.”
At the start of the year Roxanne married New York-born firefighter Jason Carrion.
The couple decided to tie the knot in a secret ceremony in front of close friends in the Big Apple.
Roxanne has described her 33-year-old hubby as her "perfect man".
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Speaking to The Mirror , Roxanne said: "It was the most perfect day saying 'I do' to the most perfect man I've spent my life praying for.
She shared ahead of their honeymoon: "We are now going to a spa retreat to relax before J returns to full duty at the firehouse."
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thedailymirror--2020-03-03--Fiona Bruce was 'warned' about Laurence Fox ahead of Question Time appearance

Question Time bosses gave host Fiona Bruce a briefing ahead of actor Laurence Fox ’ s appearance on the show .
His comments , which included describing accusations of racism as “ boring ” , were branded “ offensive ” by many people , and attracted 253 complaints from viewers .
But Fiona says having controversial guests is part of the debating programme ’ s “ unpredictable ” format .
She admits : “ I had a briefing about Laurence , and what he might say .
“ But the thing about Question Time is that it ’ s entirely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arguments.
” During his controversial appearance on the Question Time panel in January , 41-year-old Harrow-educated Fox , who played DS James Hathaway in crime series Lewis , accused an audience member of being racist for branding him a “ white , privileged male ” .
Discussions on the BBC One show often turn heated , but Fiona , who took over from David Dimbleby last year , insists : “ It ’ s a lot calmer than last year .
`` There was a level of anger and toxicity that this year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But Fiona does admit to being alarmed at how often she has to remind guests to be civil to each other .
She tells Radio Times : “ I ’ m all for a passionate debate , and sometimes things can be heated , which is fine , up to a point .
“ As long as we remember that we are human beings .
I feel very strongly about that . ''
She added : “ I had n't anticipated that I would spend so much of my time last year saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to each other like this ’ .
” Read the full interview with Fiona in Radio Times , out now .
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However Fiona Bruce says having controversial guests is part of the debating programme’s 'unpredictable' format.
Fiona Bruce was 'warned' about Laurence Fox ahead of Question Time appearance
Question Time bosses gave host Fiona Bruce a briefing ahead of actor Laurence Fox’s appearance on the show.
His comments, which included describing accusations of racism as “boring”, were branded “offensive” by many people, and attracted 253 complaints from viewers.
But Fiona says having controversial guests is part of the debating programme’s “unpredictable” format.
She admits: “I had a briefing about Laurence, and what he might say.
“But the thing about Question Time is that it’s entirely unpredictable, so people will get into arguments.”
During his controversial appearance on the Question Time panel in January, 41-year-old Harrow-educated Fox, who played DS James Hathaway in crime series Lewis, accused an audience member of being racist for branding him a “white, privileged male”.
Image: BBC/Richard Lewisohn) BBC/Richard Lewisohn)
Discussions on the BBC One show often turn heated, but Fiona, who took over from David Dimbleby last year, insists: “It’s a lot calmer than last year.
"There was a level of anger and toxicity that this year, so far, is absent.”
But Fiona does admit to being alarmed at how often she has to remind guests to be civil to each other.
Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX) Ken McKay/ITV/REX)
She tells Radio Times: “I’m all for a passionate debate, and sometimes things can be heated, which is fine, up to a point.
“As long as we remember that we are human beings. I feel very strongly about that."
She added: “I hadn't anticipated that I would spend so much of my time last year saying, ‘We don’t talk to each other like this’.”
Read the full interview with Fiona in Radio Times, out now.
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thedailymirror--2020-03-03--Harry Styles addresses Adele rumours after they were seen 'holidaying together'

Harry Styles has opened up about his love life while talking to Howard Stern on his Sirius XM radio show on Monday morning .
The former One Direction singer addressed rumours that he had hooked up with Adele and revealed his thoughts on dating and marriage .
The 26-year-old gave one of his more open insights into his life while talking to Stern and the conversation turned to rumours of Harry being with Adele .
He had been spotted with the 31-year-old singer as they reportedly holidayed together .
Rumours of them dating swirled as they were both single at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for anyone who thought they might become a new power pop couple .
Denying the speculation , Harry said : `` I feel like that 's just any time two musicians hang out .
`` Either they 're dating or they 're recording together . ''
If they are not dating , then fans are hoping that they have been working out a collaboration in the studio instead .
Speaking about dating , Harry revealed how hard it is for someone as famous as him to be able to enjoy a 'normal romance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It 's always kind of a balance thing , because you want to date normally but then , you also want to protect it so it can be normal .
`` I think a big part of it is like , you wan na be able to spend enough time with each other where you can get to know each other before you have to deal with the extra stuff . ''
Harry is not pushing too hard to find a love interest that quickly as he revealed that he has not decided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moment .
While he is not dating at the moment , Harry said that he is still harbouring ambitions to marry and settle down .
When asked about the idea of marriage , Harry said : `` I 'd like to be .
It 's definitely what I would like to do . ''
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Harry Styles spoke about many aspects of his life on Howard Stern's Sirius XM radio show including rumours that he has got together with Adele for singing and more
Harry Styles addresses Adele rumours after they were seen 'holidaying together'
Harry Styles has opened up about his love life while talking to Howard Stern on his Sirius XM radio show on Monday morning.
The former One Direction singer addressed rumours that he had hooked up with Adele and revealed his thoughts on dating and marriage.
The 26-year-old gave one of his more open insights into his life while talking to Stern and the conversation turned to rumours of Harry being with Adele.
He had been spotted with the 31-year-old singer as they reportedly holidayed together.
Rumours of them dating swirled as they were both single at the time but Harry had disappointing news for anyone who thought they might become a new power pop couple.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Denying the speculation, Harry said: "I feel like that's just any time two musicians hang out.
"Either they're dating or they're recording together."
If they are not dating, then fans are hoping that they have been working out a collaboration in the studio instead.
Speaking about dating, Harry revealed how hard it is for someone as famous as him to be able to enjoy a 'normal romance'.
The singer revealed: "It's always kind of a balance thing, because you want to date normally but then, you also want to protect it so it can be normal.
"I think a big part of it is like, you wanna be able to spend enough time with each other where you can get to know each other before you have to deal with the extra stuff."
Harry is not pushing too hard to find a love interest that quickly as he revealed that he has not decided to join any dating apps at the moment.
Image: THEHOTTEAINC/Instagram) THEHOTTEAINC/Instagram)
While he is not dating at the moment, Harry said that he is still harbouring ambitions to marry and settle down.
When asked about the idea of marriage, Harry said: "I'd like to be. It's definitely what I would like to do."
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thedailymirror--2020-03-03--Coronation Street's evil Geoff 'tears Yasmeen and Alya apart' after abuse is exposed

Geoff Metcalfe looks set to tear Yasmeen Nazir and her granddaughter apart after Alya exposes his vile lies and attempt to ruin Speed Daal on Coronation Street next week .
Yet it seems as though Yasmeen is n't quite ready to accept what Geoff has been doing - despite killing her beloved Charlotte and feeding her to his oblivious wife in a sick bid for revenge .
Alya , played by Sair Khan , returned to work at Speed Daal and Geoff instantly took it upon himself to criticise her working and was clearly not happy that she was back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) went on to post negative reviews about Alya 's service at the restaurant in a bid to get her to leave .
However next week , Alya spots the same spelling mistake in the new menus Geoff has as those in the bad online reviews .
It all dawns on Alya that Geoff has been behind all the nasty comments and decides to storm over to confront him .
Meanwhile , Yasmeen is sick of being stuck in the house and reckons that it is time for her to return to work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stay at home and tells her to cook him a nice lunch instead .
As they sit down to lunch , Alya exposes her evidence against Geoff and says that he is the one behind the nasty reviews .
However Alya is upset when Yasmeen sides with Geoff , who denies that he wrote the reviews about his own restaurant .
He goes on to say that they clearly ca n't work together and suggests that she sell her share of the business to him and Yasmeen .
She is furious and tells @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the business to him .
Later on in the week , Geoff continues to try and plant seeds of doubt in Yasmeen 's mind about Alya as he suggests she 's out to get him .
After calling her an idiot , Geoff says that he 's gone to see a business advisor to find out where they stand .
At the same time , Alya discovers that numerous cash withdrawals have been made from Speed Daal accounts - leaving her incredibly worried about what Geoff has been up to .
Meanwhile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the business advisor and suggests that they sell up and move abraod .
However Yasmeen is n't sure and Geoff twists her words by suggesting that she 's having doubts about their marriage , leaving her upset .
Alya appears in the Rovers later and tells Ryan about her concerns about Yasmeen and her relationship with Geoff .
She 's left horrified when Eileen tells her that Geoff once locked her in his magic box , however Yasmeen denies it was his fault and says he loves her a lot .
Will Alya @ @ @ @ @ @ @ past Geoff 's manipulative behaviour ?
*Coronation Street airs Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV

Corrie's Alya Nazir will discover that Geoff has been writing the nasty reviews about Speed Daal - and that he has been taking cash out of the accounts
Coronation Street's evil Geoff 'tears Yasmeen and Alya apart' after abuse is exposed
Geoff Metcalfe looks set to tear Yasmeen Nazir and her granddaughter apart after Alya exposes his vile lies and attempt to ruin Speed Daal on Coronation Street next week.
Yet it seems as though Yasmeen isn't quite ready to accept what Geoff has been doing - despite killing her beloved Charlotte and feeding her to his oblivious wife in a sick bid for revenge.
Alya, played by Sair Khan, returned to work at Speed Daal and Geoff instantly took it upon himself to criticise her working and was clearly not happy that she was back with Yasmeen.
Geoff (Ian Bartholomew) went on to post negative reviews about Alya's service at the restaurant in a bid to get her to leave.
However next week, Alya spots the same spelling mistake in the new menus Geoff has as those in the bad online reviews.
It all dawns on Alya that Geoff has been behind all the nasty comments and decides to storm over to confront him.
Meanwhile, Yasmeen is sick of being stuck in the house and reckons that it is time for her to return to work, but Geoff easily persuades her to stay at home and tells her to cook him a nice lunch instead.
As they sit down to lunch, Alya exposes her evidence against Geoff and says that he is the one behind the nasty reviews.
However Alya is upset when Yasmeen sides with Geoff, who denies that he wrote the reviews about his own restaurant.
He goes on to say that they clearly can't work together and suggests that she sell her share of the business to him and Yasmeen.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
She is furious and tells him she would never sell her share of the business to him.
Later on in the week, Geoff continues to try and plant seeds of doubt in Yasmeen's mind about Alya as he suggests she's out to get him.
After calling her an idiot, Geoff says that he's gone to see a business advisor to find out where they stand.
At the same time, Alya discovers that numerous cash withdrawals have been made from Speed Daal accounts - leaving her incredibly worried about what Geoff has been up to.
Meanwhile Geoff lies to Yasmeen about going to the business advisor and suggests that they sell up and move abraod.
However Yasmeen isn't sure and Geoff twists her words by suggesting that she's having doubts about their marriage, leaving her upset.
Alya appears in the Rovers later and tells Ryan about her concerns about Yasmeen and her relationship with Geoff.
She's left horrified when Eileen tells her that Geoff once locked her in his magic box, however Yasmeen denies it was his fault and says he loves her a lot.
Will Alya be able to help her grandmother see past Geoff's manipulative behaviour?
*Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-03-02--Mikel Arteta admits blooding Arsenal youngsters was "risk" in FA Cup win

Mikel Arteta described his young Arsenal players as `` worth the risk '' after they beat Portsmouth in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Monday .
The Gunners bounced back from their shock Europa League exit at the hands of Olympiakos with a 2-0 win over the League One side .
Despite naming six players under the age of 21 in his starting XI , goals from Sokratis Papastathopoulos and Eddie Nketiah saw the Premier League club book their place in the quarter-finals .
Arteta was full of praise for his young side and said that many of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Fratton Park .
`` I 'm really pleased with them [ the youngsters ] , '' the Arsenal boss told BBC Sport after the match .
`` I 'm enjoying working with the players .
They deserve a chance .
It 's always a risk but they 're worth the risk .
`` It was a great atmosphere and Portsmouth made it difficult .
We knew we 'd have moments we could suffer but we reacted and got control of the game .
`` We got two goals and could have had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nine changes from the side that lost 2-1 at home to Olympiakos on Thursday , with David Luiz and Bukayo Saka the only players to keep their places .
He also gave a full debut to Pablo Mari following the defender 's loan move from Flamengo in January .
Although Portsmouth made a promising start , Sokratis gave the North London club the lead on the stroke of half-time with a crisp volley from Reiss Nelson 's cross .
And Nelson was the provider once again as Nketiah doubled the Gunners ' lead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to score his third goal since returning from his loan spell at Leeds .
`` There is a long way to go , but we 're on the right path , '' Arteta said about his side 's FA Cup run .
`` We 'll see what happens in the draw .
We 'll keep going because we love this competition . ''
Speaking about new arrival Mari , the Arsenal boss added : `` Pablo Mari has looked good in training .
He 's lacking rhythm but very good . ''
Arsenal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play in the quarter-finals during Wednesday 's draw before they return to Premier League action with a home game against West Ham on Saturday .

The Gunners bounced back from their shock Europa League exit at the hands of Olympiakos with a 2-0 win over League One side Portsmouth on Monday
Mikel Arteta described his young Arsenal players as "worth the risk" after they beat Portsmouth in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Monday.
The Gunners bounced back from their shock Europa League exit at the hands of Olympiakos with a 2-0 win over the League One side.
Despite naming six players under the age of 21 in his starting XI, goals from Sokratis Papastathopoulos and Eddie Nketiah saw the Premier League club book their place in the quarter-finals.
Arteta was full of praise for his young side and said that many of them had earned the chance to impress at Fratton Park.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
"I'm really pleased with them [the youngsters]," the Arsenal boss told BBC Sport after the match.
"I'm enjoying working with the players. They deserve a chance. It's always a risk but they're worth the risk.
"It was a great atmosphere and Portsmouth made it difficult. We knew we'd have moments we could suffer but we reacted and got control of the game.
"We got two goals and could have had a few more."
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Arteta made nine changes from the side that lost 2-1 at home to Olympiakos on Thursday, with David Luiz and Bukayo Saka the only players to keep their places.
He also gave a full debut to Pablo Mari following the defender's loan move from Flamengo in January.
Although Portsmouth made a promising start, Sokratis gave the North London club the lead on the stroke of half-time with a crisp volley from Reiss Nelson's cross.
And Nelson was the provider once again as Nketiah doubled the Gunners' lead from close range shortly after the restart to score his third goal since returning from his loan spell at Leeds.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"There is a long way to go, but we're on the right path," Arteta said about his side's FA Cup run.
"We'll see what happens in the draw. We'll keep going because we love this competition."
Speaking about new arrival Mari, the Arsenal boss added: "Pablo Mari has looked good in training. He's lacking rhythm but very good."
Arsenal will find out which team they will play in the quarter-finals during Wednesday's draw before they return to Premier League action with a home game against West Ham on Saturday.


thedailymirror--2020-03-02--MPs more likely to booze than the rest of us, new study shows

MPs really do down more booze than the average Brit , new research shows .
Those who carry out extra work outside the Commons are the worst culprits - putting them among the country ’ s heaviest boozers .
They are almost three times more prone to “ risky drinking ” , UK medical experts have warned .
Parliamentarians are more likely to indulge at least four times a week and tot up a minimum of 10 units on a typical day - a bottle of wine , five pints or ten shots of spirit .
Binge drinking - six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is also more common than among the general public .
This would be four glasses of wine or six shorts , for instance .
And they are more liable to feel guilty about their intake , reports BMJ Open .
The findings confirm a longstanding suspicion MPs spend too much time consuming subsidised beer , wine and spirits while gossiping about colleagues in Westminster ’ s many bars and restaurants .
They follow a crackdown on the ‘ culture of excess ’ at Parliament , which has been linked to complaints about bullying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rao , a psychiatrist at King ’ s College London , said the objective was to explore “ risky - hazardous , harmful and dependent - drinking among MPs ” .
He said : “ The overall rate of risky drinking was higher than in the English population but did not differ significantly from groups comparable in both socio-economic and occupational status .
“ However , there were higher weighted averages among MPs for drinking at least four times per week , drinking at least 10 units on a typical drinking day , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ single drinking episode , and feeling guilty about their drinking.
” It raises the possibility of escalation into more serious alcohol-related harm , said Dr Rao .
He explained : “ The selection bias of the sample of responders containing a higher proportion of women compared with the whole MP group , as well as the possibility of under-reporting through concerns over stigma , may underestimate both the quantity and frequency of risky drinking and the presence of alcohol-related harm .
“ It may have also underestimated the likelihood of even greater differences @ @ @ @ @ @ @ employment outside parliament and those with probable mental ill health.
” All 650 MPs were invited to take part in an anonymous online survey in December 2016 with 146 responding , of whom more than a third ( 37 % ) were women .
Around half were over 50 .
The low levels of participation may have been prompted by stigma or fear of being identified , said the researchers .
Dr Rao said : “ Further examination of alcohol availability is warranted , as we understand there are 30 bars , restaurants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ available or sold in the Palace of Westminster , and six bars open most evenings when MPs are voting or waiting to vote.
” He said it would be reasonable to assume most is consumed on the parliamentary Added Dr Rao : “ Although beer and wine are provided free to members of the Belgian parliament , we are not aware of the availability of alcohol within other parliaments - but this is not generally a feature of the modern workplace.
” The researchers pointed out politicians are subject to increased scrutiny that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the public .
These may include attacks or attempted attacks , threats and property damage .
It is known over half of MPs may experience stalking or harassment .
Dr Rao said : “ This has implications for both mental ill health and the potential risky use of alcohol .
“ Stalking is known to be associated with a higher likelihood of mental disorders such as depression , panic disorder , generalised anxiety disorder and somatoform disorder .
“ Work-related stress is known to be associated with long working hours and time pressures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and constituency problems and job insecurity .
“ It is also associated with risky drinking , especially in work environments where alcohol is readily accessible.
” The participants were asked to fill in the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test ( AUDIT ) used to find out how much and how often a person drinks .
It also identifies what happens afterwards such as feelings of guilt or remorse , injury or blackouts , for example .
Answers were each scored from zero to four and added to give a maximum score of 40 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drinking .
Responses were compared with those of the nationally representative 2014 Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey ( APMS ) , which provides data on the prevalence of treated and untreated mental health issues among English adults .
The GHQ-12 , a validated health questionnaire , was used to assess the mental health of the responding MPs .
They were categorised as having no evidence of probable mental ill health , less than optimal mental health , or probable psychological disturbance or mental ill health .
Those with ‘ probable ’ mental illness were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risky drinkers .
Around a fifth ( 19 % ) of the respondents did work outside Parliament .
Almost a quarter ( 23 % ) were unaware of the Parliamentary Health and Wellbeing Service .
Added Dr Rao : “ Given the considerable stigma associated with mental health problems , there is a need for MPs to be better informed about their own well-being service , to reduce stigma and improve help seeking within Parliament .
“ A low level of awareness of the Parliamentary Health and Wellbeing Service has implications for improving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ access to this service by MPs .
“ Possible increased likelihood of risky drinking in MPs who also had an additional work role outside Parliament and among those with probable mental ill health requires further exploration.
” The health and social costs of alcohol in the UK add up to £21 billion a year .
A fifth of all those admitted to hospital in the UK is drinking at harmful levels , while one in ten is alcohol dependent .
Almost three in ten ( 28 % ) men and one in seven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at potentially harmful levels , said the researchers .
They pointed out since the survey was carried out , two general elections have been held , changing the individuals in the House of Commons .
Last year MPs were warned not to hold boozy ‘ lock-ins ’ at their offices after bars shut .
Alcohol adverts were also banned in the Westminster village , while canteens were ordered not to serve wine .
The initiatives , which also included the introduction of ‘ alcohol free zones ’ , were introduced to encourage “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ estate are significantly cheaper than those charged in pubs and bars in the rest of Westminster , partly because they are benchmarked against hostelries in less expensive parts of the country .
A pint of Carlsberg at Strangers ’ Bar is £3.35 , a glass of Merlot is £2.75 and a bottle of Champagne is £35 .
By contrast at the nearby Red Lion pub a glass of red wine is at least £5 .
Former MP Eric Joyce was convicted of assaulting a fellow politician during a brawl in Strangers ’ Bar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mark Reckless , confessed to missing a late-night parliamentary vote in 2010 because he was too drunk .
In October , before becoming Speaker of the House of Commons , Sir Lindsay Hoyle said there was a drink problem that “ needs to be addressed .
”

UK medical experts warn Parliamentarians are three times more prone to "risky drinking" than the rest of the population, with many likely to indulge at least four times a week
MPs more likely to booze than the rest of us, new study shows
MPs really do down more booze than the average Brit, new research shows.
Those who carry out extra work outside the Commons are the worst culprits - putting them among the country’s heaviest boozers.
They are almost three times more prone to “risky drinking”, UK medical experts have warned.
Parliamentarians are more likely to indulge at least four times a week and tot up a minimum of 10 units on a typical day - a bottle of wine, five pints or ten shots of spirit.
Binge drinking - six or more units in a session - is also more common than among the general public. This would be four glasses of wine or six shorts, for instance.
And they are more liable to feel guilty about their intake, reports BMJ Open.
The findings confirm a longstanding suspicion MPs spend too much time consuming subsidised beer, wine and spirits while gossiping about colleagues in Westminster’s many bars and restaurants.
They follow a crackdown on the ‘culture of excess’ at Parliament, which has been linked to complaints about bullying and harassment.
Corresponding author Dr Tony Rao, a psychiatrist at King’s College London, said the objective was to explore “risky - hazardous, harmful and dependent - drinking among MPs”.
He said: “The overall rate of risky drinking was higher than in the English population but did not differ significantly from groups comparable in both socio-economic and occupational status.
“However, there were higher weighted averages among MPs for drinking at least four times per week, drinking at least 10 units on a typical drinking day, drinking six units or more in a single drinking episode, and feeling guilty about their drinking.”
It raises the possibility of escalation into more serious alcohol-related harm, said Dr Rao.
He explained: “The selection bias of the sample of responders containing a higher proportion of women compared with the whole MP group, as well as the possibility of under-reporting through concerns over stigma, may underestimate both the quantity and frequency of risky drinking and the presence of alcohol-related harm.
“It may have also underestimated the likelihood of even greater differences in risky drinking for MPs with additional employment outside parliament and those with probable mental ill health.”
All 650 MPs were invited to take part in an anonymous online survey in December 2016 with 146 responding, of whom more than a third (37%) were women. Around half were over 50.
The low levels of participation may have been prompted by stigma or fear of being identified, said the researchers.
Dr Rao said: “Further examination of alcohol availability is warranted, as we understand there are 30 bars, restaurants and hospitality suites at which alcohol is available or sold in the Palace of Westminster, and six bars open most evenings when MPs are voting or waiting to vote.”
He said it would be reasonable to assume most is consumed on the parliamentary
estate, given the late working hours.
Added Dr Rao: “Although beer and wine are provided free to members of the
Belgian parliament, we are not aware of the availability of alcohol within other parliaments - but this is not generally a feature of the modern workplace.”
The researchers pointed out politicians are subject to increased scrutiny that may involve intrusive and aggressive behaviours from the public.
These may include attacks or attempted attacks, threats and property damage. It is known over half of MPs may experience stalking or harassment.
Dr Rao said: “This has implications for both mental ill health and the potential risky use of alcohol.
“Stalking is known to be associated with a higher likelihood of mental disorders such as depression, panic disorder, generalised anxiety disorder and somatoform disorder.
“Work-related stress is known to be associated with long working hours and time pressures, lack of emotional support, family and constituency problems and job insecurity.
“It is also associated with risky drinking, especially in work environments where alcohol is readily accessible.”
The participants were asked to fill in the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) used to find out how much and how often a person drinks.
It also identifies what happens afterwards such as feelings of guilt or remorse, injury or blackouts, for example.
Answers were each scored from zero to four and added to give a maximum score of 40. A score above eight indicates risky drinking.
Responses were compared with those of the nationally representative 2014 Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey (APMS), which provides data on the prevalence of treated and untreated mental health issues among English adults.
The GHQ-12, a validated health questionnaire, was used to assess the mental health of the responding MPs.
They were categorised as having no evidence of probable mental ill health, less than optimal mental health, or probable psychological disturbance or mental ill health.
Those with ‘probable’ mental illness were nearly 2.5 times as likely to be risky drinkers.
Around a fifth (19%) of the respondents did work outside Parliament. Almost a quarter (23%) were unaware of the Parliamentary Health and Wellbeing Service.
Added Dr Rao: “Given the considerable stigma associated with mental health problems, there is a need for MPs to be better informed about their own well-being service, to reduce stigma and improve help seeking within Parliament.
“A low level of awareness of the Parliamentary Health and Wellbeing Service has
implications for improving the detection of risky drinking and improving access to this service by MPs.
“Possible increased likelihood of risky drinking in MPs who also had an additional work role outside Parliament and among those with probable mental ill health requires further exploration.”
The health and social costs of alcohol in the UK add up to £21 billion a year. A fifth of all those admitted to hospital in the UK is drinking at harmful levels, while one in ten is alcohol dependent.
Almost three in ten (28%) men and one in seven (14%) of women drink at potentially harmful levels, said the researchers.
They pointed out since the survey was carried out, two general elections have been held, changing the individuals in the House of Commons.
Last year MPs were warned not to hold boozy ‘lock-ins’ at their offices after bars shut.
Alcohol adverts were also banned in the Westminster village, while canteens were ordered not to serve wine.
The initiatives, which also included the introduction of ‘alcohol free zones’, were introduced to encourage “responsible consumption”.
Drinks on the estate are significantly cheaper than those charged in pubs and bars in the rest of Westminster, partly because they are benchmarked against hostelries in less expensive parts of the country.
A pint of Carlsberg at Strangers’ Bar is £3.35, a glass of Merlot is £2.75 and a bottle of Champagne is £35. By contrast at the nearby Red Lion pub a glass of red wine is at least £5.
Former MP Eric Joyce was convicted of assaulting a fellow politician during a brawl in Strangers’ Bar in 2012, while another ex-member, Mark Reckless, confessed to missing a late-night parliamentary vote in 2010 because he was too drunk.
In October, before becoming Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle said there was a drink problem that “needs to be addressed.”
A house of commons spokesperson said: “The House of Commons Commission has agreed a number of actions to promote responsible alcohol consumption, including increasing the range of non-alcoholic drinks and lower strength beers available, expanding and encouraging alcohol-free areas, discouraging Members and staff from drinking in offices after bars are shut, and not running promotional advertisements for alcohol.
"The Parliamentary Health and Wellbeing Service is on hand to offer support to anyone working on the Estate with physical, mental health or wellbeing issues.”


thedailymirror--2020-03-02--Love Island winners Paige Turley and Finn Tapp scooped top prize by just 1% of vote

Paige Turley and Finn Tapp were crowned the winning couple of winter Love Island last month .
The Scottish singer and hunk scooped up the £50,000 prize money - which they decided to split equally - after being voted number one by the public .
Following the show final it has been revealed that the smitten pair won the Love Island vote by just 1 % more than much-loved couple Siannise Fudge and Luke Trotman - who placed second .
Official voting figures have exposed that that Paige and Finn won 44.52 % of the vote and runners-up Siannise and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they received a 43.61 % share of the votes .
Pretty red-head Demi Jones and Justin Bieber lookalike Luke Mabbott won 9.62 % of the vote .
Jess Gale and Ched Uzor came in last with only 2.25 % of votes .
Since their big win on the first winter run of Love Island , Paige and Finn have already started planning their future together .
Finn said earlier in February : `` We ’ re looking to move in together already , 100 % .
`` Because it ’ s so intense @ @ @ @ @ @ @ imagine not being together 24/7 .
We ’ re going to try to act quite fast . ''
Finn has also already said he 's planning on getting down on one knee this year .
The footballer told The Sun Online : `` I think we ’ ll get married .
I can definitely see it .
`` I ’ ve said to Paige , I ’ m not thinking short term , I 'm thinking long term - the next five to ten years . ''
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Paige Turley and Finn Tapp only just beat Siannise Fudge and Luke Trotman to the winning spot on the Love Island final
Love Island winners Paige Turley and Finn Tapp scooped top prize by just 1% of vote
Paige Turley and Finn Tapp were crowned the winning couple of winter Love Island last month.
The Scottish singer and hunk scooped up the £50,000 prize money - which they decided to split equally - after being voted number one by the public.
Following the show final it has been revealed that the smitten pair won the Love Island vote by just 1% more than much-loved couple Siannise Fudge and Luke Trotman - who placed second.
Official voting figures have exposed that that Paige and Finn won 44.52% of the vote and runners-up Siannise and Luke T were not far behind as they received a 43.61% share of the votes.
Image: ITV/REX) ITV/REX)
Pretty red-head Demi Jones and Justin Bieber lookalike Luke Mabbott won 9.62% of the vote.
Jess Gale and Ched Uzor came in last with only 2.25% of votes.
Since their big win on the first winter run of Love Island, Paige and Finn have already started planning their future together.
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Finn said earlier in February: "We’re looking to move in together already, 100%.
"Because it’s so intense in there, I can’t imagine not being together 24/7. We’re going to try to act quite fast."
Finn has also already said he's planning on getting down on one knee this year.
The footballer told The Sun Online : "I think we’ll get married. I can definitely see it.
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"I’ve said to Paige, I’m not thinking short term, I'm thinking long term - the next five to ten years."
*Love Island is expected to return in Summer 2020.
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thedailymirror--2020-03-02--England boss Eddie Jones told to beware Nick Tompkins - the one he let get away

Triple Crown-chasing England have been warned that Nick Tompkins , the one they let get away , poses a “ massive threat ” to their ambitions on Saturday .
Tompkins was born in a London suburb , plays his club rugby with Owen Farrell , won a Junior World Cup alongside Maro Itoje and was capped twice by England ’ s Saxons second team .
But the call never came from Eddie Jones and at Twickenham this weekend , when Tompkins pulls on a Wales jersey courtesy of his Wrexham-born gran , England might just live to regret it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ feedback he got from England was that he wasn ’ t big enough to play international rugby , ” Saracens coach Alex Sanderson said .
“ And you do look at Nick - 6ft and 14 and a half stone - and wonder ‘ how ’ s he going to defend a Tuilagi ’ , don ’ t you ?
“ Yet every time he ’ s gets the ball in his hand he surprises the opposition because he carries and tackles like someone who ’ s two stone heavier .
“ Technique @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he has an ability in contact to punch above his weight .
And that makes him a massive threat.
” Turn the clock back four years to when Saracens won the Premiership and European Cup double for the first time , and not too many people were saying that .
At the end-of-season drink-up the players were in high spirits save for Tompkins , a picture of frustration sat in the corner with Sanderson .
“ He wasn ’ t getting a look in and was almost crying , ” recalled Sarries ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rest were having a good laugh and he was just a bit lost .
“ He said to me ‘ I don ’ t know what I ’ m going to do ’ .
I told him to stay positive and to come back for pre-season and give it a proper crack.
” The fact Tompkins had racked up a century of appearances by the time he finally wrote his name up in lights , with a try hat-trick in last season ’ s Premiership semi-final , shows how much effort it has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ For sure he has had to be patient but he ’ s now reaping the reward .
People are seeing what we have known for years .
“ That he ’ s got everything a centre needs to thrive at the highest level .
His physicality is unbelievable .
He ’ s powerful and explosive , a nightmare to defend against.
” Tompkins , who marked his Wales debut with a try against Italy , will line-up in the backfield opposite clubmates Farrell and Elliot Daly .
And with Itoje , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vunipola also on the pitch England can ’ t say they don ’ t know what ’ s coming .
“ Nick is someone you ’ d want in your trench every time , ” cautioned Sanderson .
“ For his fight , his tenacity , his aggression .
“ I ’ m English and obviously I want England to win , but I want Nick to rip it up and I hope at the end England are scratching their heads , thinking ‘ how did we let this one go ’ ?
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Saracens centre won a Junior World Cup with England but will play against country of his birth for Wales at Twickenham on Saturday
England boss Eddie Jones told to beware Nick Tompkins - the one he let get away
Triple Crown-chasing England have been warned that Nick Tompkins, the one they let get away, poses a “massive threat” to their ambitions on Saturday.
Tompkins was born in a London suburb, plays his club rugby with Owen Farrell, won a Junior World Cup alongside Maro Itoje and was capped twice by England’s Saxons second team.
But the call never came from Eddie Jones and at Twickenham this weekend, when Tompkins pulls on a Wales jersey courtesy of his Wrexham-born gran, England might just live to regret it.
Image: Icon Sport via Getty Images) Icon Sport via Getty Images) Image: Colorsport/Ashley Western) Colorsport/Ashley Western)
“Through the grapevine I hear the feedback he got from England was that he wasn’t big enough to play international rugby,” Saracens coach Alex Sanderson said.
“And you do look at Nick - 6ft and 14 and a half stone - and wonder ‘how’s he going to defend a Tuilagi’, don’t you?
“Yet every time he’s gets the ball in his hand he surprises the opposition because he carries and tackles like someone who’s two stone heavier.
Image: PA) PA)
“Technique, willpower, whatever it is, he has an ability in contact to punch above his weight. And that makes him a massive threat.”
Turn the clock back four years to when Saracens won the Premiership and European Cup double for the first time, and not too many people were saying that.
At the end-of-season drink-up the players were in high spirits save for Tompkins, a picture of frustration sat in the corner with Sanderson.
Image: Icon Sport via Getty Images) Icon Sport via Getty Images)
“He wasn’t getting a look in and was almost crying,” recalled Sarries’ forwards and defence coach. “The rest were having a good laugh and he was just a bit lost.
“He said to me ‘I don’t know what I’m going to do’. I told him to stay positive and to come back for pre-season and give it a proper crack.”
The fact Tompkins had racked up a century of appearances by the time he finally wrote his name up in lights, with a try hat-trick in last season’s Premiership semi-final, shows how much effort it has taken.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
England centre Alex Lozowski said: “For sure he has had to be patient but he’s now reaping the reward. People are seeing what we have known for years.
“That he’s got everything a centre needs to thrive at the highest level. His physicality is unbelievable. He’s powerful and explosive, a nightmare to defend against.”
Tompkins, who marked his Wales debut with a try against Italy, will line-up in the backfield opposite clubmates Farrell and Elliot Daly.
And with Itoje, Jamie George, George Kruis and Mako Vunipola also on the pitch England can’t say they don’t know what’s coming.
Image: AFP/Getty Images) AFP/Getty Images)
“Nick is someone you’d want in your trench every time,” cautioned Sanderson. “For his fight, his tenacity, his aggression.
“I’m English and obviously I want England to win, but I want Nick to rip it up and I hope at the end England are scratching their heads, thinking ‘how did we let this one go’? I really do.”


thedailymirror--2020-03-02--Liar fans predict murder twist will confirm Laura did kill Andrew in 'double bluff'

Liar series two viewers were left questioning if a huge twist would rock the show , following rapist Andrew Earlham 's murder .
Of course Laura Nielson , one of his victims , immediately became a suspect given their history in the lead-up to his disappearance , and eventual murder .
In the first episode of series two , Laura was arrested and named the main suspect by detectives after `` evidence '' found at her home .
Andrew 's car key was found in her bedroom , while viewers were soon made aware that her sister Katie had come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the murdered doctor .
Amid theories over whether she was being framed , with Andrew wanting to get revenge on her , fans remained in the dark over who really killed him .
But if anything , the episode made some fans believe more than ever that Laura was in fact the killer .
Fans began theorising over whether there was a `` double-bluff '' at play , and that the detectives could have the right person after all .
Taking to Twitter throughout the episode , one fan said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's lying . ''
Another tweeted : `` # WhoKilledAndrew surely it ’ s far to obvious that Laura would be the one to kill Andrew BUT maybe that is the double bluff ?
? ''
A third added : `` Very interesting .
Too obvious to be matey boy down at the docks .
I ’ m callin it now .
It was Laura and she ’ s gon na get away with it . ''
All the clues did point to teacher Laura after all , but not everyone was convinced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weapon and the key to his boat were not yet discovered , so there 's bound to be more twists to come .
Some viewers believed it was far too obvious to be Laura who killed him , with many sharing their own theories online .
One fan said : `` So Katy picked the car key up in the changing room , she has something to do with it being planted at Laura ’ s then ? ''
Another tweeted : `` Its obvious Laura did n't do it . ''
Liar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ITV .

Liar viewers have questioned whether they're being fooled by Laura, after she was accused of Andrew's murder
Liar series two viewers were left questioning if a huge twist would rock the show, following rapist Andrew Earlham's murder.
Of course Laura Nielson, one of his victims, immediately became a suspect given their history in the lead-up to his disappearance, and eventual murder.
In the first episode of series two, Laura was arrested and named the main suspect by detectives after "evidence" found at her home.
Andrew's car key was found in her bedroom, while viewers were soon made aware that her sister Katie had come into possession of a car key belonging to the murdered doctor.
Amid theories over whether she was being framed, with Andrew wanting to get revenge on her, fans remained in the dark over who really killed him.
Image: TWO BROTHERS) TWO BROTHERS)
But if anything, the episode made some fans believe more than ever that Laura was in fact the killer.
Fans began theorising over whether there was a "double-bluff" at play, and that the detectives could have the right person after all.
Taking to Twitter throughout the episode, one fan said: "Laura probably did see him after she's lying."
Image: ITV) ITV)
Another tweeted: "#WhoKilledAndrew surely it’s far to obvious that Laura would be the one to kill Andrew BUT maybe that is the double bluff??"
A third added: "Very interesting. Too obvious to be matey boy down at the docks. I’m callin it now. It was Laura and she’s gonna get away with it."
All the clues did point to teacher Laura after all, but not everyone was convinced she was to blame.
Image: ITV) ITV)
The murder weapon and the key to his boat were not yet discovered, so there's bound to be more twists to come.
Some viewers believed it was far too obvious to be Laura who killed him, with many sharing their own theories online.
One fan said: "So Katy picked the car key up in the changing room, she has something to do with it being planted at Laura’s then?"
Another tweeted: "Its obvious Laura didn't do it."
Liar series two airs Mondays at 9pm on ITV.


thedailymirror--2020-03-02--Megan Barton Hanson's millionaire ex asked her for a threesome with escort

Megan Barton Hanson 's millionaire ex boyfriend asked her for a threesome with an escort , he has revealed .
Paul Chaplin , 55 , suggested that they trawl the internet for a high class prostitute during their 18-month romance after the Love Island babe , 25 , came out to him as bisexual .
The author , who once ran some of Britain 's biggest selling porn magazines , treated her to designer clothes , her flat and a £30,000 .
He told The Sun Online : `` I know she 'd had girlfriends before we got together .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ affections to people of both sexes and would swing both ways .
`` I seem to recall a conversation or two where I said should we get a friend round from Kensington , go on to a website or whatever , but it never happened . ''
He added : `` I do n't want to comment on whether she was seeing other girls while I was seeing her but I never brought other people into the bedroom with Meg . ''
The former couple got together before Megan found fame when she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kick start her career as a glamour model .
They met at an X-rated awards bash and Paul thought she could have a successful porn career .
Paul said he wrote a Netflix series with Megan in mind for the lead role but they 'd broken up by the time he pitched it to the streaming service .
He added : `` Megan was so much fun , she is just bubbles and I love people who are effervescent . ''
Megan is now seeing female singer Chelcee Grimes , 27 .
During @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up with Wes Nelson but they split in January .
The breakup came amid rumours he was growing close to his Dancing On Ice co-star Vanessa Bauer .

Megan Barton Hanson's millionaire ex suggested that they trawl the internet for a high class prostitute to have a threesome with them
Megan Barton Hanson's millionaire ex asked her for a threesome with escort
Megan Barton Hanson's millionaire ex boyfriend asked her for a threesome with an escort, he has revealed.
Paul Chaplin, 55, suggested that they trawl the internet for a high class prostitute during their 18-month romance after the Love Island babe, 25, came out to him as bisexual.
The author, who once ran some of Britain's biggest selling porn magazines, treated her to designer clothes, her flat and a £30,000.
He told The Sun Online : "I know she'd had girlfriends before we got together. Meg has always been generous with her affections to people of both sexes and would swing both ways.
Image: Graeme Culliford/My Story Media) Graeme Culliford/My Story Media) Image: Megan Barton Hanson/Instagram) Megan Barton Hanson/Instagram)
"I seem to recall a conversation or two where I said should we get a friend round from Kensington, go on to a website or whatever, but it never happened."
He added: "I don't want to comment on whether she was seeing other girls while I was seeing her but I never brought other people into the bedroom with Meg."
The former couple got together before Megan found fame when she moved to London from South End to kick start her career as a glamour model.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
They met at an X-rated awards bash and Paul thought she could have a successful porn career.
Paul said he wrote a Netflix series with Megan in mind for the lead role but they'd broken up by the time he pitched it to the streaming service.
He added: "Megan was so much fun, she is just bubbles and I love people who are effervescent."
Image: Getty) Getty)
Megan is now seeing female singer Chelcee Grimes, 27.
During her appearance on Love Island she coupled up with Wes Nelson but they split in January.
The breakup came amid rumours he was growing close to his Dancing On Ice co-star Vanessa Bauer.


thedailymirror--2020-03-02--Emmerdale's Lorraine Chase recalls almost choking to death before barmaid saved her life

Emmerdale star Lorraine Chase has recalled the shocking moment when she nearly died while choking before a barmaid saved her life .
The actress , 68 , said she 's `` lucky to be alive '' as she admits she 's `` never been so frightened in all my life '' .
The scare took place after a piece of rye bread became stuck in her throat as she celebrated a friend 's birthday at a local pub , and if it was n't for the barmaid that rushed to her aid , Lorraine may not have made it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Lorraine revealed her friends were too shocked to help her during the choking scare .
The actress - who played Steph Stokes in the hit ITV soap - said they thought she was having a heart attack .
She recalled : `` I was eating a little piece of smoked salmon on rye bread , which was quite dry , and it just went down the wrong way and became stuck in my windpipe .
`` I 've never been so frightened in all my life .
I 'm lucky to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I could n't breathe . ''
Lorraine said she did n't know how long she was choking for , but said it was `` quite funny '' to see her friends sit there in shock .
She added : `` I 've got no idea how long it went on for .
All I know is that it went on long enough for my lips to go slightly blue , so it was long enough .
I remember my friend Jamie saying , 'Lorraine , are you all right ? '
but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all .
I was frightened that I was going to choke to death . ''
Lorraine has had a few health scares in the past , more notably when she revealed she battled cancer twice in secret .
Lorraine had a growth removed from her face just three weeks ago after completing an entire panto season with the illness .
She also brought to light for the first time a previous battle with cervical cancer , which she fought without telling even her closest family .
Doctors now hope they have removed all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a story to sell ?
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Lorraine Chase, 68, said she's 'lucky to be alive' after almost choking to death as she admits she's 'never been so frightened in all my life'
Emmerdale star Lorraine Chase has recalled the shocking moment when she nearly died while choking before a barmaid saved her life.
The actress, 68, said she's "lucky to be alive" as she admits she's "never been so frightened in all my life".
The scare took place after a piece of rye bread became stuck in her throat as she celebrated a friend's birthday at a local pub, and if it wasn't for the barmaid that rushed to her aid, Lorraine may not have made it.
Recalling the terrifying experience to The Sun , Lorraine revealed her friends were too shocked to help her during the choking scare.
Image: Nicholas Bowman / Sunday Mirror) Nicholas Bowman / Sunday Mirror)
The actress - who played Steph Stokes in the hit ITV soap - said they thought she was having a heart attack.
She recalled: "I was eating a little piece of smoked salmon on rye bread, which was quite dry, and it just went down the wrong way and became stuck in my windpipe.
"I've never been so frightened in all my life. I'm lucky to be alive. I was coughing and choking. I couldn't breathe."
Lorraine said she didn't know how long she was choking for, but said it was "quite funny" to see her friends sit there in shock.
She added: "I've got no idea how long it went on for. All I know is that it went on long enough for my lips to go slightly blue, so it was long enough. I remember my friend Jamie saying, 'Lorraine, are you all right?' but I couldn't breathe or talk at all. I was frightened that I was going to choke to death."
Lorraine has had a few health scares in the past, more notably when she revealed she battled cancer twice in secret.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Lorraine had a growth removed from her face just three weeks ago after completing an entire panto season with the illness.
She also brought to light for the first time a previous battle with cervical cancer, which she fought without telling even her closest family.
Doctors now hope they have removed all traces of the disease.
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thedailymirror--2020-03-02--Bucks Fizz star Jay Aston says she 're-evaluated her life' after surviving cancer

As Bucks Fizz star Jay Aston stood in a recording studio belting out the final notes of a new song , tears streamed down her face .
When she glanced at bandmates Cheryl Baker and Mike Nolan , they were sobbing too .
Earlier that day , Jay had been diagnosed with mouth cancer .
The song ’ s title , Here to Eternity , seemed especially poignant .
“ It felt ominous that I was singing that song on that day , ” says Jay , 58 , who lives in Kent with husband Dave Colquhoun and their 16-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about leaving someone or spending the rest of your life with them .
It was very emotional and we were all crying at the end.
” Now , 18 months on , the song is due to be released on The Fizz ’ s ( as they ’ re now known ) new album , Smoke and Mirrors .
And Jay is cancer free .
“ Surviving cancer really makes you re-evaluate your life , ” she says .
Following her treatment , which left her unable to speak at times , she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ importance of being able to communicate .
When she was in hospital after surgery to remove the tumour , she was mute for 10 days .
Now she has joined calls for Makaton – a language combining signs and sounds designed to help the hearing communicate with the deaf – to be taught in schools .
When Here to Eternity is released on Friday , the video will feature signing from Isabella Signs , a YouTube star who learnt sign language to communicate with her younger brother Lucas , who has Down ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with cancer began in 2015 , when her dentist noticed she had an autoimmune condition called lichen planus .
The condition causes a rash and can appear anywhere on the body , although it is common in the mouth .
“ For me , it looked a little bit like a white cobweb on my tongue , ” says Jay .
“ My dentist pointed it out during a check-up .
I had n't really noticed it.
” Then , during a routine dental appointment in January 2018 , her dentist noticed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the front to the back of her tongue and advised her to get it looked at again .
In April , she had the biopsy – there were precancerous cells in her tongue and she would need some of it removed .
But after the initial surgery in May came more devastating news .
The section of tongue they ’ d removed had cancerous cells throughout and they couldn ’ t yet tell where else they ’ d spread to .
Jay was devastated .
“ I wrote my will out , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the worst but hope for the best.
” And Jay is not alone .
In the last 25 years , incidence of mouth cancer has increased 135 % , according to the Mouth Cancer Foundation , up more than 60 % in the last 10 years alone .
Jay was particularly concerned about her daughter , who was preparing for her GCSEs .
“ My biggest fear was leaving Josie .
I want to live to see her grow up , get married and maybe have grandchildren.
” Ever the professional , Jay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Fizz ’ s album before having the surgery .
Then , in June 2018 , she had a seven-hour operation to remove 40 % of her tongue .
Surgeons fashioned a new tongue using tissue from Jay ’ s thigh , which was fed into her mouth through her neck .
Finally , they removed her top teeth in case she needed to have chemo or radiotherapy .
Afterwards , she was in agony .
“ I looked like I ’ d been to a Halloween party .
I was very swollen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Because of the tracheotomy , she could n't talk , and had to communicate using a whiteboard .
Then , 10 days after the operation , her surgeon came to tell her there was no trace of cancer left .
“ I cried tears of joy , ” Jay says .
Since then , the road to recovery has been a long one .
She has a seven-inch scar on her thigh and one on her neck .
But after months of physio , she can speak again and only has a slight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has helped rehabilitate her more quickly .
“ Being a singer helps because you ’ re overusing your mouth when you ’ re singing .
I was in a show over Christmas and they did a lot of tongue twisters and vocal exercises before the performances .
“ At the beginning I could n't do any of them , but after a few weeks I could do almost all of it .
My doctors have been quite interested in that.
” And next month , she will have false teeth implanted to replace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her bandmates have been incredibly supportive .
“ We 've had our moments but there ’ s something that bonds us together , ” Jay says .
Since her diagnosis , she ’ s been determined to take things a little easier from now on .
“ If I ’ m guilty of one thing it ’ s that I ’ m too much of a doer .
I need to realise it ’ s OK to take it easy sometimes.
” But with the album set to be released this Friday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slowing down just yet .
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Bucks Fizz star Jay Aston explains why she is lending her voice to a campaign for sign language to be taught in schools.
Bucks Fizz broke down in tears recording poignant song same day Jay diagnosed with cancer
As Bucks Fizz star Jay Aston stood in a recording studio belting out the final notes of a new song, tears streamed down her face.
When she glanced at bandmates Cheryl Baker and Mike Nolan, they were sobbing too.
Earlier that day, Jay had been diagnosed with mouth cancer.
The song’s title, Here to Eternity, seemed especially poignant.
“It felt ominous that I was singing that song on that day,” says Jay, 58, who lives in Kent with husband Dave Colquhoun and their 16-year-old daughter Josie.
“It’s about leaving someone or spending the rest of your life with them. It was very emotional and we were all crying at the end.”
Now, 18 months on, the song is due to be released on The Fizz’s (as they’re now known) new album, Smoke and Mirrors. And Jay is cancer free.
“Surviving cancer really makes you re-evaluate your life,” she says.
Following her treatment, which left her unable to speak at times, she is keen to raise awareness of the importance of being able to communicate. When she was in hospital after surgery to remove the tumour, she was mute for 10 days.
Now she has joined calls for Makaton – a language combining signs and sounds designed to help the hearing communicate with the deaf – to be taught in schools.
When Here to Eternity is released on Friday, the video will feature signing from Isabella Signs, a YouTube star who learnt sign language to communicate with her younger brother Lucas, who has Down’s syndrome.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Jay’s battle with cancer began in 2015, when her dentist noticed she had an autoimmune condition called lichen planus.
The condition causes a rash and can appear anywhere on the body, although it is common in the mouth.
“For me, it looked a little bit like a white cobweb on my tongue,” says Jay. “My dentist pointed it out during a check-up. I hadn't really noticed it.”
Then, during a routine dental appointment in January 2018, her dentist noticed the lichen planus had begun to spread from the front to the back of her tongue and advised her to get it looked at again.
In April, she had the biopsy – there were precancerous cells in her tongue and she would need some of it removed.
But after the initial surgery in May came more devastating news.
The section of tongue they’d removed had cancerous cells throughout and they couldn’t yet tell where else they’d spread to.
Jay was devastated. “I wrote my will out,” she says. “You plan for the worst but hope for the best.”
And Jay is not alone. In the last 25 years, incidence of mouth cancer has increased 135%, according to the Mouth Cancer Foundation, up more than 60% in the last 10 years alone.
Jay was particularly concerned about her daughter, who was preparing for her GCSEs. “My biggest fear was leaving Josie. I want to live to see her grow up, get married and maybe have grandchildren.”
Ever the professional, Jay rushed to record the remaining vocals for The Fizz’s album before having the surgery. Then, in June 2018, she had a seven-hour operation to remove 40% of her tongue.
Image: Rex Features) Rex Features)
Surgeons fashioned a new tongue using tissue from Jay’s thigh, which was fed into her mouth through her neck. Finally, they removed her top teeth in case she needed to have chemo or radiotherapy.
Afterwards, she was in agony.
“I looked like I’d been to a Halloween party. I was very swollen up and it was pretty grim.”
Because of the tracheotomy, she couldn't talk, and had to communicate using a whiteboard.
Then, 10 days after the operation, her surgeon came to tell her there was no trace of cancer left.
“I cried tears of joy,” Jay says. Since then, the road to recovery has been a long one. She has a seven-inch scar on her thigh and one on her neck. But after months of physio, she can speak again and only has a slight lisp.
Image: PA) PA)
Singing, Jay says, has helped rehabilitate her more quickly.
“Being a singer helps because you’re overusing your mouth when you’re singing. I was in a show over Christmas and they did a lot of tongue twisters and vocal exercises before the performances.
“At the beginning I couldn't do any of them, but after a few weeks I could do almost all of it. My doctors have been quite interested in that.”
And next month, she will have false teeth implanted to replace the ones she lost.
Meanwhile, her bandmates have been incredibly supportive.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“We've had our moments but there’s something that bonds us together,” Jay says.
Since her diagnosis, she’s been determined to take things a little easier from now on.
“If I’m guilty of one thing it’s that I’m too much of a doer. I need to realise it’s OK to take it easy sometimes.”
But with the album set to be released this Friday, there’s no chance of her slowing down just yet.
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