thedailymirror--2020-10-25--Covid vaccine to be rolled out to NHS staff 'within weeks' before Christmas

A coronavirus vaccine could be rolled out to NHS staff within a few weeks , it has been reported .
An NHS trust chief sent an email to his staff saying the Health Service is preparing for a national vaccination programme before Christmas .
The Government has also introduced new laws which would allow the country to roll out a vaccine even without the EU approval process if a safe jab is found before the end of the Brexit transition period , the Mail on Sunday reports .
Glen Burley , chief executive of George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , alongside NHS organisations nationally , has been told to be prepared to start a Covid-19 staff vaccine programme in early December .
`` The latest intelligence states a coronavirus vaccine should be available this year with NHS staff prioritised prior to Christmas . ''
In the email , seen by the Mail on Sunday , Mr Burley also said the vaccine was expected to be given `` in two doses , 28 days apart '' .
Diane Wake , chief executive of the Dudley Group NHS Trust , told a recent hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hoping for a Covid-19 vaccine to be available to healthcare providers some time in December .
`` It has not been confirmed yet but I ’ m hoping to be able to offer a Covid-19 vaccine to our staff . ''
Last night , David Eltringham , managing director at George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust , said there is no definite date for the vaccine yet , but there are plans to deploy it from the beginning of December .
It comes as a coronavirus vaccine developed at Oxford University is `` doing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the virus , according to a study .
David Matthews , an expert in virology from Bristol University , who led the research , said the vaccine is `` doing everything we expected . ''
He said : “ This is an important study as we are able to confirm that the genetic instructions underpinning this vaccine , which is being developed as fast as safely possible , are correctly followed when they get into a human cell .
“ Until now , the technology hasn ’ t been able to provide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now know the vaccine is doing everything we expected and that is only good news in our fight against the illness.
” Sir Patrick Vallance said that while there has been `` remarkable '' progress made around the world , vaccines will not be in widespread use until some time next year .
Speaking at a Downing Street press briefing , he said it was too early to speculate about how effective a vaccine might be , but said the aim would be for a vaccine to allow the `` release '' of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He said : `` Things are progressing well , there are vaccines that produce an immune response , they 're in phase three clinical trials , we should be seeing some data read-outs over the course of this year .
`` But I remain of the view that the possibility of wider-spread use of vaccines is n't going to be until spring or so next year by the time we get enough doses and enough understanding of the outputs to use them . ''
The total number of confirmed coronavirus infections in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the latest data , the total number of coronavirus-related fatalities is 44,745 .

An NHS trust chief sent an email to his staff saying the Health Service is preparing for a national vaccination programme before Christmas. The vaccine would be given in two doses, 28 days apart
A coronavirus vaccine could be rolled out to NHS staff within a few weeks, it has been reported.
An NHS trust chief sent an email to his staff saying the Health Service is preparing for a national vaccination programme before Christmas.
The Government has also introduced new laws which would allow the country to roll out a vaccine even without the EU approval process if a safe jab is found before the end of the Brexit transition period, the Mail on Sunday reports.
Glen Burley, chief executive of George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust in Warwickshire, wrote: "Our Trust, alongside NHS organisations nationally, has been told to be prepared to start a Covid-19 staff vaccine programme in early December.
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"The latest intelligence states a coronavirus vaccine should be available this year with NHS staff prioritised prior to Christmas."
In the email, seen by the Mail on Sunday, Mr Burley also said the vaccine was expected to be given "in two doses, 28 days apart".
Diane Wake, chief executive of the Dudley Group NHS Trust, told a recent hospital board meeting: "I’m hoping for a Covid-19 vaccine to be available to healthcare providers some time in December.
"It has not been confirmed yet but I’m hoping to be able to offer a Covid-19 vaccine to our staff."
David Eltringham, managing director at George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust, said there is no definite date for the vaccine yet, but there are plans to deploy it from the beginning of December.
But the optimistic memo will raise hopes that a vaccine with the potential to free Britain from local lockdowns, socialising and face masks could be close.
It comes as a coronavirus vaccine developed at Oxford University is "doing everything expected" and provokes strong immunity to the virus, according to a study.
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David Matthews, an expert in virology from Bristol University, who led the research, said the vaccine is "doing everything we expected."
He said: “This is an important study as we are able to confirm that the genetic instructions underpinning this vaccine, which is being developed as fast as safely possible, are correctly followed when they get into a human cell.
“Until now, the technology hasn’t been able to provide answers with such clarity, but we now know the vaccine is doing everything we expected and that is only good news in our fight against the illness.”
Sir Patrick Vallance said that while there has been "remarkable" progress made around the world, vaccines will not be in widespread use until some time next year.
Speaking at a Downing Street press briefing, he said it was too early to speculate about how effective a vaccine might be, but said the aim would be for a vaccine to allow the "release" of measures such as social distancing and mask-wearing.
He said: "Things are progressing well, there are vaccines that produce an immune response, they're in phase three clinical trials, we should be seeing some data read-outs over the course of this year.
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"But I remain of the view that the possibility of wider-spread use of vaccines isn't going to be until spring or so next year by the time we get enough doses and enough understanding of the outputs to use them."
The total number of confirmed coronavirus infections in the UK is 854,010.
According to the latest data, the total number of coronavirus-related fatalities is 44,745.


thedailymirror--2020-10-25--Piers Morgan details what Donald Trump said in call as they patch up friendship

Piers Morgan has opened up about what he discussed with Donald Trump after the pair had a phone call over the weekend .
The 55-year-old Good Morning Britain presenter , who had previously declared himself a close pal of the US President before famously being unfollowed on Twitter , appears to have firmly patched up their friendship .
Sharing an update over the weekend with his 7.6 million Twitter followers , Piers listed several topics that he had discussed with Trump after he claimed that they had a 25-minute phone call .
In the first of several tweets , Piers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would remain in office for the next four years .
`` Just had a 25-minute chat on the phone with President @ realDonaldTrump from the White House .
His last words ?
‘ Piers , I ’ m going to win , ' '' the ITV presenter wrote .
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Sign up for the Mirror 's daily newsletter for all the juiciest news When a follower quizzed him on the specifics of the lengthy phone call , Piers then revealed that the pair spoke about a number of political topics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of stuff - the election , coronavirus , this week 's debate , Joe Biden , Boris Johnson ... .. and scam phone calls he 'd received from people pretending to be me , '' Piers explained .
Piers and Donald 's phone call appears to mark the start of a rekindled friendship after several fraught months .
While the GMB star had boasted of his friendship with Donald in the past , the journalist recently slammed the US President over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic .
At one point , Piers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bats**t crazy coronavirus “ cure ” theories are not just shockingly senseless and stupid – they ’ re going to kill people . ''
Donald swiftly unfollowed Piers on Twitter following the criticism , appearing to mark the end of their close friendship .
This weekend 's phone call appears to have come after Piers appeared on Fox & Friends and begged the President to follow him again on Twitter .
So far , the US President is yet to listen to Piers ' message and has not followed him on Twitter .
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Piers Morgan has rekindled his friendship with the US President and even detailed to his Twitter followers the contents of a recent phone call that he had with Donald Trump
Piers Morgan details what Donald Trump really said in call as they patch up friendship
Piers Morgan has opened up about what he discussed with Donald Trump after the pair had a phone call over the weekend.
The 55-year-old Good Morning Britain presenter, who had previously declared himself a close pal of the US President before famously being unfollowed on Twitter, appears to have firmly patched up their friendship.
Sharing an update over the weekend with his 7.6 million Twitter followers, Piers listed several topics that he had discussed with Trump after he claimed that they had a 25-minute phone call.
In the first of several tweets, Piers revealed that Trump was confident that he would remain in office for the next four years.
"Just had a 25-minute chat on the phone with President @realDonaldTrump from the White House. His last words? ‘Piers, I’m going to win,'" the ITV presenter wrote.
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When a follower quizzed him on the specifics of the lengthy phone call, Piers then revealed that the pair spoke about a number of political topics.
"We talked about all sorts of stuff - the election, coronavirus, this week's debate, Joe Biden, Boris Johnson..... and scam phone calls he'd received from people pretending to be me," Piers explained.
Piers and Donald's phone call appears to mark the start of a rekindled friendship after several fraught months.
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While the GMB star had boasted of his friendship with Donald in the past, the journalist recently slammed the US President over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
At one point, Piers wrote: "President Trump’s bats**t crazy coronavirus “cure” theories are not just shockingly senseless and stupid – they’re going to kill people."
Donald swiftly unfollowed Piers on Twitter following the criticism, appearing to mark the end of their close friendship.
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This weekend's phone call appears to have come after Piers appeared on Fox & Friends and begged the President to follow him again on Twitter.
So far, the US President is yet to listen to Piers' message and has not followed him on Twitter.
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thedailymirror--2020-10-25--Liverpool fans' boycott of Sheffield United PPV game raises £81K for foodbanks

Liverpool fans boycotted Sky Sports Box Office after being told they had to pay £14.95 to watch their team play Sheffield United .
Instead , supporters got together and managed to raise over £81,000 for foodbanks .
Premier League clubs almost all voted unanimously to charge fans £14.95 to watch matches that were not scheduled to be on television .
The move has been greeted with sheer negativity , ridiculed by supporters and pundits alike .
With grounds off-bounds due to the Covid-19 pandemic , the measures brought in have been declared opportunistic , out-of-touch and shockingly greedy .
Sky @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reveal the number of PPV matches sold and fans have taken matters into their own hands .
Liverpool 's faithful are the latest , refusing to pay up and instead contributing to local charities .
Spirit of Shankly fan group raised over £81,000 after making donations of £14.95 to foodbanks .
It follows a week of humanitarian work from Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford , who has been busy trying to keep hungry children from starving over half-term .
The Liverpool fan group said : `` Don ’ t sign up to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ humanitarian crisis in our country which is only going to worsen . ''
The Merseysiders follow other Premier League clubs ' sets of fans - who have also refused to boost the Premier League coffers .
Newcastle fans started the trend after raising close to £20,000 after boycotting their match against Manchester United .
That game came on the first Saturday since the measures were brought in by the Premier League .
Leeds United supporters followed when they donated around £40,000 to foodbanks during the Whites ' match against Aston Villa .
With @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top of Sky Sports and BT Sport subscriptions , it remains to be seen whether or not prices will be lowered .
Similar measures have already been in place throughout the football pyramid .
However , it can be argued that clubs in the lower leagues are in much more desperate need of the revenue compared to teams in the Premier League - who are already given huge slices from TV deals around the globe .

Liverpool vs Sheffield United was not shown on TV, instead being broadcast on Sky Sports Box Office where fans were told to pay £14.95 to be able to watch the match
Liverpool fans have raised over £100,000 for food bank charities with their boycott of the Premier League’s pay-per-view games.
Arsenal supporters are also running a similar campaign to get fans to donate £14.95 to charity rather than pay to watch their game with Leicester.
The incredible success and money raised by fans across the whole of the Premier League is certain to put TV companies and clubs to either lower the price or scrap the extra pay-per-view fees.
It is a remarkable effort and Liverpool ’s Spirit of Shankly group toasted a huge success after fans donated rather than pay to watch their win over Sheffield United on Saturday night.
The Liverpool fans’ group revealed they had originally set a £10,000 target - but their total had reached £105,356.19 by Sunday and was still rising.
Spirit of Shankly said: “The boycott has been a great success. It’s been a brilliant example of fan activism.”
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Similarly, the Arsenal Supporters’ Trust had over 1,300 donations, exceeding £20,000 money raised by refusing to pay for their team’s clash with Leicester with money going to a charity to help the poor and underprivileged in Islington.
Sarah Roth Beinoff, a director of Islington Giving, said: “Can’t thank you enough Arsenal supporters! What a kind, generous bunch you are, and those struggling in Islington are really going to benefit.”
BT Sport have publicly blamed the Premier League for setting the price while the Premier League said it was the broadcasters who set the price. One club exec told Mirror Sport that the TV companies did not want to show the extra games and put the prices up.
The Premier League insist it is a way of allowing fans to watch games they would not have otherwise been able to see in the existing TV subscription.
However, after Project Restart showed all Premier League games live there has been a huge backlash especially with fans still banned from grounds and no sign of them returning.
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BT and Sky have refused to reveal the viewing figures which are mixed but are acutely aware of the bad feeling towards the TV companies.
The Premier League has said it would review the policy after the first round of games and the pressure together with the fund raising effort may force a U-turn.
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thedailymirror--2020-10-25--PM urged to meet Marcus Rashford amid calls for school meals U-turn by Christmas

Boris Johnson is being urged to meet Manchester United star and campaigner Marcus Rashford as pressure grows on the PM over free school meals .
Labour is threatening to bring the issue back to the House of Commons if ministers do n't give in before Christmas .
Shadow education secretary Kate Green called on Boris Johnson to meet with the taskforce set up by footballer Marcus Rashford `` as a matter of urgency '' to discuss its proposals for ending child poverty .
On Wednesday , the Government comfortably defeated a Labour motion calling for the extension of free meals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Easter 2021 with a Commons majority of more than 60 .
However , the vote simply served to galvanise public support for the campaign launched by Rashford , with local businesses and other organisations coming forward with offers of free meals .
At the same time , a number of councils - including some Conservative-run authorities - have announced stop-gap schemes to cover the October half-term break which begins on Monday .
One Tory rebel , chairman of the education select committee Robert Halfon , called on Mr Johnson to meet Manchester United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It may be that they do n't agree with everything that Marcus Rashford is proposing , but it would give us a chance to come up with a long-term plan to combat child food hunger once and for all . ''
In a letter to Education Secretary Gavin Williamson , Ms Green said that if the Government was not prepared to change course before the Christmas holidays , Labour would ensure the issue returned to the floor of the Commons .
`` There is still time to change approach , but the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change your policy now , we can ensure that no child goes to bed hungry on Christmas Day , '' she wrote .
`` Labour will not give up on the fight to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry , and if you do not change course we will bring this issue back to the House of Commons before Christmas . ''
Ministers have insisted that they will not back down on the issue , arguing that children in need can be helped more effectively through more targeted measures .
However @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make one U-turn on the issue over the summer as a result of Rashford 's campaigning and Labour is determined to press home its attack .
Five Conservative MPs rebelled to support the Labour motion on Wednesday while others are coming under pressure from within their constituencies .
In her letter , Ms Green also sharply criticised the `` stigmatising and dangerous rhetoric '' of some Tory backbenchers .
It followed comments by Mansfield MP Ben Bradley suggesting some meal vouchers went direct to `` a crack den and a brothel '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sparked anger after suggesting businesses which gave away free food should not receive any further Government support .
Both MPs said their remarks which appeared in social media posts had been taken `` out of context '' .
Ms Green said the Government should now join with other parties and commit itself to ending child poverty in Britain once and for all .
`` This is a rare opportunity for everyone , in Westminster and across the country , to come together and end the great evil of child poverty , '' she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before this pandemic , and if nothing is done it will continue to rise .
This can not happen .
This must now be a turning point , when all parties commit themselves to the end of child poverty . ''
A Government spokesman said : `` This Government has expanded eligibility for free school meals to more children than any other in decades .
`` We have provided free school meals when schools were partially closed , increasing welfare support by £9.3 billion , and giving councils £63 million for families facing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vouchers through the Covid summer food fund , in addition to the holiday activities and food programme . ''

The Prime Minister is under increasing pressure to yield on providing poor school children with free meals during holidays and Labour is warning it could bring the issue back to the Commons
Boris Johnson is being urged to meet Manchester United star and campaigner Marcus Rashford as pressure grows on the PM over free school meals.
Labour is threatening to bring the issue back to the House of Commons if ministers don't give in before Christmas.
Shadow education secretary Kate Green called on Boris Johnson to meet with the taskforce set up by footballer Marcus Rashford "as a matter of urgency" to discuss its proposals for ending child poverty.
On Wednesday, the Government comfortably defeated a Labour motion calling for the extension of free meals during the school holidays in England until Easter 2021 with a Commons majority of more than 60.
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However, the vote simply served to galvanise public support for the campaign launched by Rashford, with local businesses and other organisations coming forward with offers of free meals.
At the same time, a number of councils - including some Conservative-run authorities - have announced stop-gap schemes to cover the October half-term break which begins on Monday.
One Tory rebel, chairman of the education select committee Robert Halfon, called on Mr Johnson to meet Manchester United striker Rashford, telling the BBC: "It may be that they don't agree with everything that Marcus Rashford is proposing, but it would give us a chance to come up with a long-term plan to combat child food hunger once and for all."
In a letter to Education Secretary Gavin Williamson, Ms Green said that if the Government was not prepared to change course before the Christmas holidays, Labour would ensure the issue returned to the floor of the Commons.
"There is still time to change approach, but the Government must act quickly. If you change your policy now, we can ensure that no child goes to bed hungry on Christmas Day," she wrote.
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"Labour will not give up on the fight to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry, and if you do not change course we will bring this issue back to the House of Commons before Christmas."
Ministers have insisted that they will not back down on the issue, arguing that children in need can be helped more effectively through more targeted measures.
However, the Government has already been forced to make one U-turn on the issue over the summer as a result of Rashford's campaigning and Labour is determined to press home its attack.
Five Conservative MPs rebelled to support the Labour motion on Wednesday while others are coming under pressure from within their constituencies.
In her letter, Ms Green also sharply criticised the "stigmatising and dangerous rhetoric" of some Tory backbenchers.
It followed comments by Mansfield MP Ben Bradley suggesting some meal vouchers went direct to "a crack den and a brothel", while North Devon MP Selaine Saxby sparked anger after suggesting businesses which gave away free food should not receive any further Government support.
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Both MPs said their remarks which appeared in social media posts had been taken "out of context".
Ms Green said the Government should now join with other parties and commit itself to ending child poverty in Britain once and for all.
"This is a rare opportunity for everyone, in Westminster and across the country, to come together and end the great evil of child poverty," she wrote.
"Child poverty was rising before this pandemic, and if nothing is done it will continue to rise. This cannot happen. This must now be a turning point, when all parties commit themselves to the end of child poverty."
A Government spokesman said: "This Government has expanded eligibility for free school meals to more children than any other in decades.
"We have provided free school meals when schools were partially closed, increasing welfare support by £9.3 billion, and giving councils £63 million for families facing financial difficulties.
"We also provided vouchers through the Covid summer food fund, in addition to the holiday activities and food programme."


thedailymirror--2020-10-25--Sacha Baron Cohen hits back at Donald Trump after he calls Borat star a 'creep'

Sacha Baron Cohen has hit back at Donald Trump after the US President branded him a `` creep '' .
The Borat star , who has recently released an explosive sequel movie , savagely took down the Republican president and branded him a 'racist baffoon ' in a social media post on Saturday .
Sacha 's entertaining response came shortly after the US President allegedly called him a 'creep ' and slammed the comedian for 'not being funny ' .
Taking to Twitter over the weekend , Cohen shared a link to an article that detailed Donald Trump 's alleged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the story , Donald Trump claimed that he saw right past Sacha when he tried to 'scam him in the past ' .
`` I don ’ t know what happened .
But years ago , you know , he ( @ SachaBaronCohen ) tried to scam me and I was the only one who said no way .
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Sign up for the Mirror 's daily newsletter for all the juiciest news '' That ’ s a phony guy and I don ’ t find him funny , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a tweet from reporter Steve Herman .
Sacha spared no time in hitting back at the politician .
`` Donald—I appreciate the free publicity for Borat !
I admit , I don ’ t find you funny either , '' Sacha wrote .
He added : `` But yet the whole world laughs at you .
I ’ m always looking for people to play racist buffoons , and you ’ ll need a job after Jan. 20 .
Let ’ s talk ! ''
Sacha Baron Cohen has been widely praised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ second Borat movie , titled Borat Subsequent Movie Film .
The mockumentary features several explosive moments that shine a spotlight on the happenings in the White House during the run up to the election .
In the footage , Borat 's daughter was able to gain access to the White House , while also encountering several prominent figures in the Trump administration .
Rudy Giuliani was also interviewed by Borat 's fictional daughter and was seen to compliment her on her looks and hold her hand .
It was then he was shown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his hands down his trousers .
Following the clip going viral on Twitter , Giuliani defended his unsuspecting appearance in the film , saying `` nothing inappropriate '' happened .
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Sacha Baron Cohen has responded to reports that the President of the United States branded him a 'creep' after the actor released his second Borat mockumentary
Sacha Baron Cohen hits back at Donald Trump after US President calls him a 'creep'
Sacha Baron Cohen has hit back at Donald Trump after the US President branded him a "creep".
The Borat star, who has recently released an explosive sequel movie, savagely took down the Republican president and branded him a 'racist baffoon' in a social media post on Saturday.
Sacha's entertaining response came shortly after the US President allegedly called him a 'creep' and slammed the comedian for 'not being funny'.
Taking to Twitter over the weekend, Cohen shared a link to an article that detailed Donald Trump's alleged opinion of the Borat star.
In the story, Donald Trump claimed that he saw right past Sacha when he tried to 'scam him in the past'.
"I don’t know what happened. But years ago, you know, he ( @SachaBaronCohen ) tried to scam me and I was the only one who said no way.
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"That’s a phony guy and I don’t find him funny," Trump is quoted as saying, according to a tweet from reporter Steve Herman.
Sacha spared no time in hitting back at the politician.
"Donald—I appreciate the free publicity for Borat! I admit, I don’t find you funny either," Sacha wrote.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images) Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
He added: "But yet the whole world laughs at you. I’m always looking for people to play racist buffoons, and you’ll need a job after Jan. 20. Let’s talk!"
Sacha Baron Cohen has been widely praised by fans following the release of the second Borat movie, titled Borat Subsequent Movie Film.
The mockumentary features several explosive moments that shine a spotlight on the happenings in the White House during the run up to the election.
Image: BBC) BBC)
In the footage, Borat's daughter was able to gain access to the White House, while also encountering several prominent figures in the Trump administration.
Rudy Giuliani was also interviewed by Borat's fictional daughter and was seen to compliment her on her looks and hold her hand.
It was then he was shown appearing to recline on a bed with his hands down his trousers.
Following the clip going viral on Twitter, Giuliani defended his unsuspecting appearance in the film, saying "nothing inappropriate" happened.
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thedailymirror--2020-10-25--Government 'considering Tier 4 local lockdown' with shops and restaurants closed

Whitehall officials and local authorities are reportedly considering alternative plans if the three-tier system in England has not made a difference by mid-November .
A potential plan B could include a `` tier three-plus '' or `` tier four '' which would see further restrictions brought in .
The measures under tier four - which has not been officially announced or decided but is reportedly being discussed - could include shutting restaurants and non-essential retail such as clothes shops , according to iNews .
The publication also reported that other options being discussed include the possibility of short-term local circuit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the R rate - the rate at which the virus is transmitted - below one .
Since October 12 , England has been operating under a three-tier system of local restrictions which divides areas into different categories , labelled as medium , also known as Tier 1 , high , also known as Tier 2 , or very high risk , which is referred to as Tier 3 .
Areas classed as medium risk , those in Tier 1 , are subject to the same national measures that were commonplace across England earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ curfew for pubs and restaurants and a ban on most gatherings of more than six people .
Areas categorised as high risk - Tier 2 - have restrictions on household mixing indoors while the rule of six continues to apply outdoors .
People must not meet socially with friends and family indoors in any setting unless they live with them or have formed a support bubble with them .
People living in Tier 3 areas such as Manchester and Liverpool are advised against overnight stays in other parts of the UK and should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the area , unless it is for work , education or caring responsibilities .
In these areas , social mixing is banned both indoors and in private gardens , while pubs and bars must close unless they can operate as a restaurant .
The rule of six applies in some outdoor settings such as parks , public gardens and sports courts .
It comes as this week Nicola Sturgeon unveiled a new five-tier lockdown system for battling coronavirus in Scotland .
The First Minister said the levels , rising from 0 - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fits all approach '' for areas of the country with lower infection rates .
Level 4 , the highest level , is closer to a full lockdown , Ms Sturgeon said , with non-essential shops forced to close and bans on indoor meet-ups .
According to official data , the UK has reported another 174 coronavirus deaths and 23,012 more cases in the latest 24-hour period .
The total number of infections in the country is 854,010 , while the total number of fatalities is 44,745 .

Local authorities are reportedly considering a plan B if the three-tier system in England has not made a difference by mid-November. A 'tier three-plus' or 'tier four' could be introduced
Government 'considering new Tier 4 local lockdown' with shops and restaurants closed
Whitehall officials and local authorities are reportedly considering alternative plans if the three-tier system in England has not made a difference by mid-November.
A potential plan B could include a "tier three-plus" or "tier four" which would see further restrictions brought in.
The measures under tier four - which has not been officially announced or decided but is reportedly being discussed - could include shutting restaurants and non-essential retail such as clothes shops, according to iNews.
The publication also reported that other options being discussed include the possibility of short-term local circuit breaker lockdowns in a bid to bring the R rate - the rate at which the virus is transmitted - below one.
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Since October 12, England has been operating under a three-tier system of local restrictions which divides areas into different categories, labelled as medium, also known as Tier 1, high, also known as Tier 2, or very high risk, which is referred to as Tier 3.
Areas classed as medium risk, those in Tier 1, are subject to the same national measures that were commonplace across England earlier this year.
These include the 10pm curfew for pubs and restaurants and a ban on most gatherings of more than six people.
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Areas categorised as high risk - Tier 2 - have restrictions on household mixing indoors while the rule of six continues to apply outdoors.
People must not meet socially with friends and family indoors in any setting unless they live with them or have formed a support bubble with them.
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People living in Tier 3 areas such as Manchester and Liverpool are advised against overnight stays in other parts of the UK and should avoid travel where possible in and out of the area, unless it is for work, education or caring responsibilities.
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In these areas, social mixing is banned both indoors and in private gardens, while pubs and bars must close unless they can operate as a restaurant.
The rule of six applies in some outdoor settings such as parks, public gardens and sports courts.
It comes as this week Nicola Sturgeon unveiled a new five-tier lockdown system for battling coronavirus in Scotland.
The First Minister said the levels, rising from 0 - 4, would avoid a "one-size fits all approach" for areas of the country with lower infection rates.
Level 4, the highest level, is closer to a full lockdown, Ms Sturgeon said, with non-essential shops forced to close and bans on indoor meet-ups.
According to official data, the UK has reported another 174 coronavirus deaths and 23,012 more cases in the latest 24-hour period.
The total number of infections in the country is 854,010, while the total number of fatalities is 44,745.


thedailymirror--2020-10-24--Sharon Osbourne 'terrified' to tell her family that she had an abortion at 18

Sharon Osbourne revealed that she was `` terrified '' to tell her family that she had undergone an abortion when she was 18 years old .
The 68-year-old icon , who has been married to rock star Ozzy Osbourne for 38 years , what discussing the topic of pregnancy on The Talk when she opened up about her own experience .
During the show , the panel were talking about how Jamie-Lynn Spears had felt that she needed to `` hide away '' when she became pregnant at 16 .
Sharon then revealed to her co-stars that she could understand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fell pregnant as a teenager .
The mum of three was so worried about her dad going `` ballistic '' that the former X Factor judge did n't tell her mum until after she had undergone the abortion .
`` I was pregnant at 18 , I was just 18 , '' Sharon explained during the show .
`` I was terrified to tell my parents .
Terrified . ''
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Sign up for the Mirror 's daily newsletter for all the juiciest news She continued : `` Especially my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in me .
I would have been a failure .
Sharon eventually decided to terminate the pregnancy before coming clean to her mum .
`` I would have been…my father would have just gone , oh , ballistic , '' she added .
After undergoing the procedure , Sharon was forced to explain to her mum why she had become ill .
The star continued : `` I came home , I was so ill , I was so thick , and I had to tell my mother because she was calling the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my mother .
Her mum responded : `` You did this .
You ’ ve got to go through this on your own . ''
It would be another 12 years before Sharon welcomed her first child - Aimee - with Black Sabbath 's Ozzy Osbourne .
The couple 's other two children Kelly and Jack followed a few years later .
Sharon 's latest discussion about her abortion came shortly after the television star bravely opened up about trying to take her own life four years ago .
In an earlier appearance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I tried to take my life and it was n't for attention .
I just could n't bear it . ''
However , Sharon turned her life around after seeking professional help and encountering two young girls at the facility .
The mum of three went on to explain that the two girls had both lost their mothers to suicide , and the stories had shocked her into 'getting it together ' .
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SHARON OSBOURNE SAYS OZZY IS STILL ABLE TO HAVE SEX TWICE A WEEK
SHARON OSBOURNE SAYS OZZY IS STILL ABLE TO HAVE SEX TWICE A WEEK
Sharon Osbourne admitted that she was 'terrified' to tell her parents that she had fallen pregnant at the age of 18. The television star knew her dad would go 'ballistic' and she eventually opted for an abortion
Sharon Osbourne 'terrified' to tell her family that she had an abortion at 18
Sharon Osbourne revealed that she was "terrified" to tell her family that she had undergone an abortion when she was 18 years old.
The 68-year-old icon, who has been married to rock star Ozzy Osbourne for 38 years, what discussing the topic of pregnancy on The Talk when she opened up about her own experience.
During the show, the panel were talking about how Jamie-Lynn Spears had felt that she needed to "hide away" when she became pregnant at 16.
Sharon then revealed to her co-stars that she could understand where Jamie was coming from after she fell pregnant as a teenager.
The mum of three was so worried about her dad going "ballistic" that the former X Factor judge didn't tell her mum until after she had undergone the abortion.
"I was pregnant at 18, I was just 18," Sharon explained during the show.
"I was terrified to tell my parents. Terrified."
Image: The Talk/CBS) The Talk/CBS)
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She continued: "Especially my father. They would have been disappointed in me. I would have been a failure.
Sharon eventually decided to terminate the pregnancy before coming clean to her mum.
"I would have been…my father would have just gone, oh, ballistic," she added.
Image: The Talk/CBS) The Talk/CBS) Image: The Talk/CBS) The Talk/CBS)
After undergoing the procedure, Sharon was forced to explain to her mum why she had become ill.
The star continued: "I came home, I was so ill, I was so thick, and I had to tell my mother because she was calling the doctor, and I had to tell my mother.
Her mum responded: "You did this. You’ve got to go through this on your own."
It would be another 12 years before Sharon welcomed her first child - Aimee - with Black Sabbath's Ozzy Osbourne.
Image: Getty) Getty)
The couple's other two children Kelly and Jack followed a few years later.
Sharon's latest discussion about her abortion came shortly after the television star bravely opened up about trying to take her own life four years ago.
In an earlier appearance on The Talk, she revealed: "I tried to take my life and it wasn't for attention. I just couldn't bear it."
However, Sharon turned her life around after seeking professional help and encountering two young girls at the facility.
The mum of three went on to explain that the two girls had both lost their mothers to suicide, and the stories had shocked her into 'getting it together'.
If you're struggling and need to talk, the Samaritans operate a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123. Alternatively, you can email jo@samaritans.org or visit their site to find your local branch


thedailymirror--2020-10-24--Mairead Philpott 'to be freed next month halfway through 17-year sentence'

Child killer Mairead Philpott is to be freed next month after serving half of her 17-year prison sentence , it has been reported .
The 38-year-old is in jail after being found guilty , with husband Mick Philpott , of starting a fire which killed their six children .
A source said she `` gets a hard time '' in jail because of the crime she was found guilty of .
Philpott , who reportedly has a new name now , is said to be `` delighted '' at being able to leave jail , where she is `` not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sun : `` Mairead is pleased as punch .
She is not popular .
`` She now calls herself Louise Dunn and the other inmates nicknamed her ‘ Dunn a turn ’ .
`` But everyone knows her as Mairead Philpott and she gets a hard time because her crime was so sickening .
`` No wonder she is happy to be getting out . ''
According to The Sun , after leaving HMP Downview in Surrey , she will stay at a hostel with a new identity .
The newspaper reported taxpayers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the hostel .
Philpott , who plotted the 2012 blaze with her husband , burned down their three-bedroom house in Derby in an attempt to get given a bigger council house .
Children Duwayne , 13 , Jade , 10 , John , nine , Jack , seven , Jesse , six , and Jayden , five , all died after getting trapped upstairs .
The parents , along with pal Paul Mosley , were found guilty of manslaughter .
Mick Philpott was given a life sentence with a minimum 15 year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behind bars .
David Spencer at the Centre for Crime Prevention said : “ The case shocked the country and it will be nothing less than abhorrent that the children ’ s mother is being released after 8½ years .
This is not justice.
” A Prison Service spokesperson said : “ Offenders released on licence face strict conditions and can be returned to prison if they breach them .
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The 38-year-old is in prison after being found guilty, with ex husband Mick Philpott, of starting a fire which killed their six children at their three-bedroom home in Derby in 2012
Killer mum Mairead Philpott 'to be freed next month halfway through 17-year sentence'
Child killer Mairead Philpott is to be freed next month after serving half of her 17-year prison sentence, it has been reported.
The 38-year-old is in jail after being found guilty, with husband Mick Philpott, of starting a fire which killed their six children.
A source said she "gets a hard time" in jail because of the crime she was found guilty of.
Philpott, who reportedly has a new name now, is said to be "delighted" at being able to leave jail, where she is "not popular".
A source told The Sun : "Mairead is pleased as punch. She is not popular.
"She now calls herself Louise Dunn and the other inmates nicknamed her ‘Dunn a turn’.
Image: PA) PA)
"But everyone knows her as Mairead Philpott and she gets a hard time because her crime was so sickening.
"No wonder she is happy to be getting out."
According to The Sun, after leaving HMP Downview in Surrey, she will stay at a hostel with a new identity.
The newspaper reported taxpayers will pay thousands for her to stay at the hostel.
Philpott, who plotted the 2012 blaze with her husband, burned down their three-bedroom house in Derby in an attempt to get given a bigger council house.
Children Duwayne, 13, Jade, 10, John, nine, Jack, seven, Jesse, six, and Jayden, five, all died after getting trapped upstairs.
The parents, along with pal Paul Mosley, were found guilty of manslaughter.
Mick Philpott was given a life sentence with a minimum 15 year term.
Image: PA) PA)
Mick and Mairead divorced while behind bars.
David Spencer at the Centre for Crime Prevention said: “The case shocked the country and it will be nothing less than abhorrent that the children’s mother is being released after 8½ years. This is not justice.”
A Prison Service spokesperson said: “Offenders released on licence face strict conditions and can be returned to prison if they breach them.”


thedailymirror--2020-10-24--Piers Morgan mocks Meghan and Harry's 'woke' documentaries in swipe at couple

Piers Morgan took yet another savage swipe at Meghan and Harry as he mocked the couple for landing a huge deal with Netflix .
The outspoken 55-year-old Good Morning Britain presenter , who has been a firm critic of Meghan Markle , did not hold back as he slammed their 'woke ' upcoming documentaries in a recent interview .
His remarks came just over a month after the royal couple are said to have signed an enormous deal with Netflix to make documentaries , children shows and even a rumoured reality series .
Speaking exclusively to the Sunday Mirror , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for their shows was as exciting as waiting for a root canal .
“ I am looking forward to all their woke documentaries with the kind of enthusiasm I look forward to having root canal surgery at the dentist , ” he explained .
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Despite his latest mockery of Harry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also recently admitted that his son had begged him to stop talking about the couple .
In his tell-all book , titled Wake Up , Piers reflected upon the time that his son Stanley urged him to stop going on about the couple during a family dinner in February .
`` 'Dad , why do you care so much about Meghan and Harry ? '
my middle son Stanley asked over dinner , '' Piers penned in the memoir .
`` ' I do n't really , ' I replied , but even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sounded absurd given how much I bang on about them . ''
In the book , that is written mostly in the form of a diary , Piers then detailed how Stanley urged him to find another topic to focus on .
`` 'Well , if you do n't care , stop making it look like you do ! '
Stan retorted . ''
`` He 's got a point , '' Piers admitted .
`` Are n't there more important issues for me to be focusing on and getting angry about ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a point ' in his book , it has n't stopped Piers lashing out at Meghan for recently claiming to be the most trolled person in the country .
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EXCLUSIVE: Piers Morgan suggested that he wasn't looking forward to watching Meghan and Harry's upcoming Netflix documentary. The couple recently landed a huge deal with the streaming giants
Piers Morgan took yet another savage swipe at Meghan and Harry as he mocked the couple for landing a huge deal with Netflix.
The outspoken 55-year-old Good Morning Britain presenter, who has been a firm critic of Meghan Markle, did not hold back as he slammed their 'woke' upcoming documentaries in a recent interview.
His remarks came just over a month after the royal couple are said to have signed an enormous deal with Netflix to make documentaries, children shows and even a rumoured reality series.
Speaking exclusively to the Sunday Mirror, the ITV star joked that his anticipation for their shows was as exciting as waiting for a root canal.
“I am looking forward to all their woke documentaries with the kind of enthusiasm I look forward to having root canal surgery at the dentist,” he explained.
Image: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
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Piers and Meghan are believed to have not spoken for four years after the actress reportedly "ghosted" him when she met Prince Harry.
Despite his latest mockery of Harry and Meghan's Netflix deal, Piers also recently admitted that his son had begged him to stop talking about the couple.
In his tell-all book, titled Wake Up, Piers reflected upon the time that his son Stanley urged him to stop going on about the couple during a family dinner in February.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images) Image: PA) PA)
"'Dad, why do you care so much about Meghan and Harry?' my middle son Stanley asked over dinner," Piers penned in the memoir.
"'I don't really,' I replied, but even as I said that I knew it sounded absurd given how much I bang on about them."
In the book, that is written mostly in the form of a diary, Piers then detailed how Stanley urged him to find another topic to focus on.
"'Well, if you don't care, stop making it look like you do!' Stan retorted."
"He's got a point," Piers admitted. "Aren't there more important issues for me to be focusing on and getting angry about?"
Despite admitting that Stanley had 'a point' in his book, it hasn't stopped Piers lashing out at Meghan for recently claiming to be the most trolled person in the country.
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thedailymirror--2020-10-24--Guardiola told he faces Man City rebuild after stuttering Premier League start

Pep Guardiola must begin thinking about rebuilding his Manchester City squad after a stuttering start to the Premier League season .
That is the opinion of former Arsenal defender and BBC pundit Martin Keown .
City are known for their quick tempo , electrifying attack and frightening forwards - especially under Guardiola .
But that fear factor has been missing in recent weeks after a shoddy start to the season .
Injuries to key players have not helped but that has only made it more clear to Guardiola that he must start thinking about rebuilding the squad .
That is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after City dropped points once again this weekend - this time to West Ham in a 1-1 draw .
`` They 've had so many injuries , '' the former England defender said .
`` Since they went out of the Champions League quarter-finals [ against Lyon ] , they 've struggled .
`` It 's going to be very important for Sergio Aguero to stay fit .
Pep Guardiola wants to play expansive football but this is not the same silky City we 've seen in the past where they were breaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sergio Aguero , who has just returned from injury , was forced off at half-time with another fitness problem to give Guardiola more issues .
With the Argentine facing another spell on the sidelines , it could be argued that City have lost their spine in the form of Vincent Kompany , David Silva , Aguero and Fernandinho - who is also out injured for a duration of time .
While Guardiola may have found his answer in defence after the signings of Ruben Dias and Nathan Ake , his attack has looked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the table and have scored just eight times in five Premier League games .
Keown added : `` They 're not far from greatness , but there 's certainly some work to be done .
`` We will see how good Pep really is now ; he 's got to rebuild the team . ''
Guardiola addressed some of the problems after City 's draw against the Hammers on Saturday afternoon when asked about his team 's stuttering start to the season .
`` Many injuries , a lack of preparation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we 've played so far , '' he said .
`` I 'm not a guy who can predict the future .
We 've already dropped seven points , which is a lot .
`` But we 've struggled a lot for many reasons .
We have to take things game by game and see what happens . ''

PEP GUARDIOLA EXPLAINS THE REASONS BEHIND MANCHESTER CITY'S POOR START TO THE CAMPAIGN
PEP GUARDIOLA EXPLAINS THE REASONS BEHIND MANCHESTER CITY'S POOR START TO THE CAMPAIGN
Manchester City have not been at their pulsating best this season after two wins in five and their latest draw to West Ham exposed some serious problems in the squad
Pep Guardiola must begin thinking about rebuilding his Manchester City squad after a stuttering start to the Premier League season.
That is the opinion of former Arsenal defender and BBC pundit Martin Keown.
City are known for their quick tempo, electrifying attack and frightening forwards - especially under Guardiola.
But that fear factor has been missing in recent weeks after a shoddy start to the season.
Injuries to key players have not helped but that has only made it more clear to Guardiola that he must start thinking about rebuilding the squad.
That is what Keown thinks, who was talking after City dropped points once again this weekend - this time to West Ham in a 1-1 draw.
"They've had so many injuries," the former England defender said.
"Since they went out of the Champions League quarter-finals [against Lyon], they've struggled.
"It's going to be very important for Sergio Aguero to stay fit. Pep Guardiola wants to play expansive football but this is not the same silky City we've seen in the past where they were breaking records left right and centre."
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Sergio Aguero, who has just returned from injury, was forced off at half-time with another fitness problem to give Guardiola more issues.
With the Argentine facing another spell on the sidelines, it could be argued that City have lost their spine in the form of Vincent Kompany, David Silva, Aguero and Fernandinho - who is also out injured for a duration of time.
While Guardiola may have found his answer in defence after the signings of Ruben Dias and Nathan Ake, his attack has looked blunted at times.
City are 12th in the table and have scored just eight times in five Premier League games.
Image: Pool via REUTERS) Pool via REUTERS)
Keown added: "They're not far from greatness, but there's certainly some work to be done.
"We will see how good Pep really is now; he's got to rebuild the team."
Guardiola addressed some of the problems after City's draw against the Hammers on Saturday afternoon when asked about his team's stuttering start to the season.
"Many injuries, a lack of preparation, no recovery time, and tough games we've played so far," he said.
"I'm not a guy who can predict the future. We've already dropped seven points, which is a lot.
"But we've struggled a lot for many reasons. We have to take things game by game and see what happens."


thedailymirror--2020-10-24--Jurgen Klopp criticises Liverpool forwards after Sheffield United victory

Jurgen Klopp has taken a pop at Liverpool 's forwards despite his side beating Sheffield United on Saturday night .
The Reds went second in the Premier League after mounting a comeback against the Blades .
Sander Berge scored early on from a controversial penalty at Anfield as the home side toiled .
Roberto Firmino equalised before half-time and Liverpool took charge after the break .
Summer signing Diogo Jota got the winner just after the hour mark after some fine work from Sadio Mane .
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But Klopp was still not fully impressed with his strikeforce , lamenting a lack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We were a bit too hectic at the start .
We had four offensive players on the pitch but all offered the same option .
“ But I love half time .
The second half started good and for 20 to 25 minutes we were really good .
`` We could have scored more and then they came back .
“ We had to dig deep but the boys did .
“ It ’ s nice to win 2-0 or 3-0 every game but that only happens if , in games like this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` On nights like this you earn the right to win the others like that .
“ Really good partnership at the back , but they have a tough job to do .
`` The penalty conceded was clear it was a challenge to win the ball .
`` We are on the wrong end of another decision , but luckily we could sort that tonight , so maybe I should not talk too much about that.
” There is no time for rest during this period of the season , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against FC Midtjylland on Tuesday .
Liverpool then host West Ham at the weekend , who have been garnered a growing reputation as 'Top Six ' party poopers after well-fought draws against Tottenham and Manchester City in recent results .

JURGEN KLOPP ON TOUCHLINE DISPUTE WITH ANDY ROBERTSON DURING AJAX CLASH
JURGEN KLOPP ON TOUCHLINE DISPUTE WITH ANDY ROBERTSON DURING AJAX CLASH
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Liverpool came from behind to beat Sheffield United 2-1 after goals from Roberto Firmino and Diogo Jota to send Jurgen Klopp's men second in the Premier League behind Everton
Jurgen Klopp has taken a pop at Liverpool's forwards despite his side beating Sheffield United on Saturday night.
The Reds went second in the Premier League after mounting a comeback against the Blades.
Sander Berge scored early on from a controversial penalty at Anfield as the home side toiled.
Roberto Firmino equalised before half-time and Liverpool took charge after the break.
Summer signing Diogo Jota got the winner just after the hour mark after some fine work from Sadio Mane.
Merseyside rivals Everton are the ones keeping Liverpool off the top spot on goal difference at the moment.
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But Klopp was still not fully impressed with his strikeforce, lamenting a lack of balance.
He said: “We were a bit too hectic at the start. We had four offensive players on the pitch but all offered the same option.
“But I love half time. The second half started good and for 20 to 25 minutes we were really good.
"We could have scored more and then they came back.
“We had to dig deep but the boys did.
“It’s nice to win 2-0 or 3-0 every game but that only happens if, in games like this, we are ready to fight hard.
"On nights like this you earn the right to win the others like that.
“Really good partnership at the back, but they have a tough job to do.
"The penalty conceded was clear it was a challenge to win the ball.
"We are on the wrong end of another decision, but luckily we could sort that tonight, so maybe I should not talk too much about that.”
There is no time for rest during this period of the season, with a Champions League match coming up next against FC Midtjylland on Tuesday.
Liverpool then host West Ham at the weekend, who have been garnered a growing reputation as 'Top Six' party poopers after well-fought draws against Tottenham and Manchester City in recent results.


thedailymirror--2020-10-24--Kate Garraway praises GMB co-star Ranvir Singh's 'amazing' Strictly routine

Kate Garraway has praised her Good Morning Britain co-star Ranvir Singh 's graceful moves on Strictly Come Dancing .
GMB 's political editor Ranvir , 43 , made her debut on the BBC dancing competition last week and stepped out for her first live dance with partner Giovanni Pernice on Saturday .
Ranvir wowed the crowd with her Paso Doble dance to End of Time by Beyoncé , impressing her fellow colleague .
Kate was so pleased that she took to her Instagram to share a sweet post to praise her close pal .
She wrote : `` OMG - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bbcstrictly @ ranvirtv . ''
In the snap , taken from her TV at home , Kate took a photo of her friend in her dazzling red outfit after finishing her dance with pro Giovanni .
In response , fans of the two GMB ladies commented on the snap .
One wrote : `` Did you expect anything less Kate .
Smile .
She was great .
Hope you are all ok. '' Another added : `` You were brilliant Ranvir .
Be proud of yourself honeyxxx . ''
`` She is my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ! ''
a third added .
Ranvir has been through heartbreak recently after she secretly split from her husband Ranjeet Singh Dehal .
The couple married in 2012 but are believed to have split up some time ago with the ITV presenter keeping her personal life out of the limelight .
She revealed she was single when it was announced she would be appearing on the 2020 series of Strictly .
Ranvir seemed to suggest that she had found something incriminating on her husband 's phone when discussing whether you should check your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Shephard .
She admitted she had looked at her husband 's phone `` once '' before Ben asked if that 's why they were no longer together .
The journalist said : `` I can ’ t answer that question but I have always thought that if you ever feel you need to do that then the relationship is over because you obviously don ’ t trust that person . ''
Ranvir has always refused to discuss the reasons behind the marriage breakdown for the sake of her young son .
She told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my private life private , mainly to protect Tushaan . ''
The devoted mum and her little boy have an extremely close relationship , she says because it 's just the two of them at home .

Kate Garraway praised her co-star Ranvir Singh as she made her first live debut on Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday night
Kate Garraway has praised her Good Morning Britain co-star Ranvir Singh's graceful moves on Strictly Come Dancing.
GMB's political editor Ranvir, 43, made her debut on the BBC dancing competition last week and stepped out for her first live dance with partner Giovanni Pernice on Saturday.
Ranvir wowed the crowd with her Paso Doble dance to End of Time by Beyoncé, impressing her fellow colleague.
Kate was so pleased that she took to her Instagram to share a sweet post to praise her close pal.
She wrote: "OMG - she was amazing !!! @bbcstrictly @ranvirtv."
Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock) Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
In the snap, taken from her TV at home, Kate took a photo of her friend in her dazzling red outfit after finishing her dance with pro Giovanni.
In response, fans of the two GMB ladies commented on the snap.
One wrote: "Did you expect anything less Kate. Smile. She was great. Hope you are all ok."
Another added: "You were brilliant Ranvir. Be proud of yourself honeyxxx."
Image: PA) PA)
"She is my fave! She looks phenomenonal!!!" a third added.
Ranvir has been through heartbreak recently after she secretly split from her husband Ranjeet Singh Dehal.
The couple married in 2012 but are believed to have split up some time ago with the ITV presenter keeping her personal life out of the limelight.
She revealed she was single when it was announced she would be appearing on the 2020 series of Strictly.
Ranvir seemed to suggest that she had found something incriminating on her husband's phone when discussing whether you should check your partner's device with her co-host Ben Shephard.
Image: BBC) BBC)
She admitted she had looked at her husband's phone "once" before Ben asked if that's why they were no longer together.
The journalist said: "I can’t answer that question but I have always thought that if you ever feel you need to do that then the relationship is over because you obviously don’t trust that person."
Ranvir has always refused to discuss the reasons behind the marriage breakdown for the sake of her young son.
She told Woman and Home : "I keep my private life private, mainly to protect Tushaan."
The devoted mum and her little boy have an extremely close relationship, she says because it's just the two of them at home.


thedailymirror--2020-10-24--Katie Price disgusts fans with brag Carl Woods is 'biggest she's ever had'

Katie Price left her fans reeling after she boasted Carl Woods was the `` biggest she 's ever had '' .
The mother-of-five , 42 , shocked fans when she posted a snap of her toyboy , 31 , which drew attention to his bulge .
Seemingly with little taste , the former glamour model gushed over her lover being well endowed .
Fans recoiled in horror as they read the comment from Katie and were left wondering what her kids could be thinking .
Among the sea of fans , one wrote : `` I just died . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Omg I didn ’ t see what you people have noticed as I ’ m use to it .
`` But I suppose the secret is out @ carljwoods is very big and 100 the biggest I ’ ve ever had that ’ s a fact . ''
Others wrote : `` Bet your kids love Reading these comments ... '' '' your kids are reading this im sure they want to know about another stepdads private how old are you actually 17 . ''
( sic ) '' just when I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trashier ... '' Katie and Carl have been incredibly serious from each other from the get go .
They have planned out getting married and having babies together after being swept up on their whirlwind romance .

Katie Price's fans recoiled in horror as they read the comment from the glamour model and were left wondering what her kids could be thinking
Katie Price disgusts fans with brag Carl Woods is biggest she's ever had and bulge snap
Katie Price left her fans reeling after she boasted Carl Woods was the "biggest she's ever had".
The mother-of-five, 42, shocked fans when she posted a snap of her toyboy, 31, which drew attention to his bulge.
Seemingly with little taste, the former glamour model gushed over her lover being well endowed.
Fans recoiled in horror as they read the comment from Katie and were left wondering what her kids could be thinking.
Among the sea of fans, one wrote: "I just died."
Image: katieprice/Instagram) katieprice/Instagram)
Katie sparked outrage with her brag: "Omg I didn’t see what you people have noticed as I’m use to it.
"But I suppose the secret is out @carljwoods is very big and 100 the biggest I’ve ever had that’s a fact."
Fans didn't hold back sharing their surprise over Katie's openess.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Others wrote: "Bet your kids love Reading these comments..."
"your kids are reading this im sure they want to know about another stepdads private how old are you actually 17." (sic)
"just when I thought you couldn’t get any trashier..."
Katie and Carl have been incredibly serious from each other from the get go.
They have planned out getting married and having babies together after being swept up on their whirlwind romance.


thedailymirror--2020-10-24--Khabib Nurmagomedov beat Justin Gaethje with three broken bones in his foot

Khabib Nurmagomedov broke his foot just three weeks before what proved to be his swansong against Justin Gaethje .
The Russian kept his injury quiet in the build-up to the fight which saw him choke out his challenger in the second round .
Nurmagomedov 's coach Javier Mendez also revealed his fighter was suffering from mumps during his training camp .
Upon learning of the champion 's retirement , UFC president Dana White said : `` We are all lucky that we got to see him fight tonight because apparently he was in the hospital with a broken foot three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has two broken toes and a bone in his foot broken , that ’ s what his corner told me .
`` He never told anyone , was just walking around as normal , he is one of the toughest human beings on the planet .
`` He is the No1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world and you have to start talking about him having GOAT status with whoever else you think is the GOAT .
`` When guys want to fight , the fight and when they don ’ t they don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to give them time and let them heal mentally more than physically , with what he has gone through losing his father .
`` We are all lucky to have seen him on Saturday night . ''

Nurmagomedov kept his injuries quiet in the build-up to what proved to be the final fight of his illustrious career
Khabib Nurmagomedov beat Justin Gaethje with three broken bones in his foot
Khabib Nurmagomedov broke his foot just three weeks before what proved to be his swansong against Justin Gaethje.
The Russian kept his injury quiet in the build-up to the fight which saw him choke out his challenger in the second round.
Nurmagomedov's coach Javier Mendez also revealed his fighter was suffering from mumps during his training camp.
Upon learning of the champion's retirement, UFC president Dana White said: "We are all lucky that we got to see him fight tonight because apparently he was in the hospital with a broken foot three weeks ago.
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"I think he has two broken toes and a bone in his foot broken, that’s what his corner told me.
"He never told anyone, was just walking around as normal, he is one of the toughest human beings on the planet.
"He is the No1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world and you have to start talking about him having GOAT status with whoever else you think is the GOAT.
"When guys want to fight, the fight and when they don’t they don’t.
"You have got to give them time and let them heal mentally more than physically, with what he has gone through losing his father.
"We are all lucky to have seen him on Saturday night."


thedailymirror--2020-10-24--Test and trace coronavirus isolation period 'could be halved to just seven days'

The Government is considering reducing the Test and Trace self-isolation period to seven days , a report has claimed .
Currently , contacts of infected people traced by the NHS are ordered to isolate for 14 days to curb the spread of coronavirus .
However officials on Boris Johnson 's taskforce are considering halving the length to one week due to worries about poor compliance , according to The Sunday Telegraph .
The move is reportedly being considered due to Tory dissatisfaction over the effectiveness of the contact-tracing service .
It follows worries over official data suggesting too few people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A No 10 source is reported to have told the newspaper the review of the 14-day self-isolation period stemmed from concerns people are not following the rules anyway .
People who test positive for the virus are meant to isolate for 10 days .
A 14-day period applies to people who live with someone who has Covid-19 symptoms , and contacts who are asked to isolate by Test and Trace staff .
The Telegraph reports officials are looking into whether a shortened self-isolation period could be possible if people were offered tests after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ period could then be ended following a negative result .
Officials are also said to be looking at shortening the current quarantine period for travellers arriving from other countries into the UK .
The Department of Health did not confirm the speculation on Saturday night .
A spokesperson told the Telegraph the success of the Test and Trace system depended on everyone heeding the isolation rules , and said officials were still working on improving issues with the service .
The spokesperson added that Test and Trace had contacted more than 1.1 million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to self-isolate .

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's officials are said to be looking at cutting the self-isolation period from 14 days to seven amid worries people aren't complying with the rules
Test and trace coronavirus isolation period 'could be halved to just seven days'
The Government is considering reducing the Test and Trace self-isolation period to seven days, a report has claimed.
Currently, contacts of infected people traced by the NHS are ordered to isolate for 14 days to curb the spread of coronavirus.
However officials on Boris Johnson's taskforce are considering halving the length to one week due to worries about poor compliance, according to The Sunday Telegraph.
The move is reportedly being considered due to Tory dissatisfaction over the effectiveness of the contact-tracing service.
It follows worries over official data suggesting too few people were being contacted by the service.
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A No 10 source is reported to have told the newspaper the review of the 14-day self-isolation period stemmed from concerns people are not following the rules anyway.
People who test positive for the virus are meant to isolate for 10 days.
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A 14-day period applies to people who live with someone who has Covid-19 symptoms, and contacts who are asked to isolate by Test and Trace staff.
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The Telegraph reports officials are looking into whether a shortened self-isolation period could be possible if people were offered tests after a week in isolation.
The quarantine period could then be ended following a negative result.
Officials are also said to be looking at shortening the current quarantine period for travellers arriving from other countries into the UK.
The Department of Health did not confirm the speculation on Saturday night.
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A spokesperson told the Telegraph the success of the Test and Trace system depended on everyone heeding the isolation rules, and said officials were still working on improving issues with the service.
The spokesperson added that Test and Trace had contacted more than 1.1 million people so far,and asked them to self-isolate.


thedailymirror--2020-10-24--Mick Philpott flirted with mortuary staff as he identified bodies of his kids

Twister child killer Mick Philpott flirted with mortuary staff and made sexual comments about their breasts as his kid 's bodies lay nearby .
The monster was jailed in 2016 after being found guilty of causing the deaths of six of his children by arson in May 2012 .
Police were left appalled by his antics as he prepared to identify the bodies of five of his children , reports the Daily Star .
Retired detective superintendent Paul Callum , who helped to lead investigations into the fire in Osmaston , Derby , revealed : “ He chatted up the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comments about their breasts , about things he wanted to do with them sexually .
`` He would then collapse into a pile and pretend he was upset .
Then he ’ d sit up and say something inappropriate .
He was a very strange character .
`` At the mortuary we know that he called his children ‘ little s**ts ’ , which in any context that children have died , I don ’ t know how that can be deemed as appropriate . ''
Philpott ’ s former friend Mick Russell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He was also appalled by what he witnessed .
Mick said : `` He was smiling and cracking jokes and that .
And then we went in and had the children in the room .
`` They was all lined up .
Five little kids lying there with burns on their arms and hands .
I just broke down crying . ''
Philpott ’ s behaviour left detectives convinced the father of 17 was responsible for the May 2012 fire .
Five of the children died at the scene and a sixth passed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expert Rebecca Jewell spent hours going through evidence .
In a documentary for Channel 5 , she said : “ We had liquid fuel samples , we had petrol cans , we had clothing , we had fire debris .
Police needed that link between Philpott and the fire.
” Rebecca and her team found traces of petrol additives on clothes he had worn on the night of the fire .
She added : “ I remember speaking to the DS and saying , ‘ Right , I ’ ve got the results @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that to the officers that were in the room with him and I could hear a lot of cheering , a lot of whooping.
” A year later , Philpott was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to life in prison with a minimum 15-year term .
Also convicted were his wife Mairead and friend Paul Mosley .
● Philpott : 5 Mistakes That Caught The Killer , on Wednesday , 9pm , Channel 5 .

The child killer, who was jailed for life in 2016, appalled police with his antics as he prepared to identify the bodies of five of his children
Vile Mick Philpott flirted with mortuary staff as he identified bodies of his kids
Twister child killer Mick Philpott flirted with mortuary staff and made sexual comments about their breasts as his kid's bodies lay nearby.
The monster was jailed in 2016 after being found guilty of causing the deaths of six of his children by arson in May 2012.
Police were left appalled by his antics as he prepared to identify the bodies of five of his children, reports the Daily Star.
Retired detective superintendent Paul Callum, who helped to lead investigations into the fire in Osmaston, Derby, revealed: “He chatted up the mortuary technicians.
“He made inappropriate comments about their breasts, about things he wanted to do with them sexually.
"He would then collapse into a pile and pretend he was upset. Then he’d sit up and say something inappropriate. He was a very strange character.
"At the mortuary we know that he called his children ‘little s**ts’, which in any context that children have died, I don’t know how that can be deemed as appropriate."
Philpott’s former friend Mick Russell was with him during the visit. He was also appalled by what he witnessed.
Mick said: "He was smiling and cracking jokes and that. And then we went in and had the children in the room.
"They was all lined up. Five little kids lying there with burns on their arms and hands. I just broke down crying."
Philpott’s behaviour left detectives convinced the father of 17 was responsible for the May 2012 fire.
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Five of the children died at the scene and a sixth passed away days later in hospital. Forensics expert Rebecca Jewell spent hours going through evidence.
In a documentary for Channel 5, she said: “We had liquid fuel samples, we had petrol cans, we had clothing, we had fire debris. Police needed that link between Philpott and the fire.”
Rebecca and her team found traces of petrol additives on clothes he had worn on the night of the fire.
She added: “I remember speaking to the DS and saying, ‘Right, I’ve got the results for you’.
“He relayed that to the officers that were in the room with him and I could hear a lot of cheering, a lot of whooping.”
A year later, Philpott was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to life in prison with a minimum 15-year term.
Also convicted were his wife Mairead and friend Paul Mosley.
● Philpott: 5 Mistakes That Caught The Killer, on Wednesday, 9pm, Channel 5.


thedailymirror--2020-10-24--Strictly fans 'work out finalists' after impressive first show as HRVY 'to win'

Strictly Come Dancing fans are convinced the winners of the show may have already been revealed .
One episode into the 2020 series , and a number of celebrity contestants stunned fans with their impressive moves .
EastEnders actress Maisie Smith and YouTube star HRVY topped the leaderboard , while others did better than fans had thought they would too .
With a couple of dark horses in the mix , and huge potential seen in the first live show , many fans think they can already guess who the finalists will be this year .
Not only that , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ winner could be - with two clear favourites .
After Saturday 's epic show , viewers tweeted their thoughts with several tipping HRVY and professional dance partner Janette Manrara to win the Glitterball Trophy .
Maisie Smith and her dance partner Gorka Marquez are also tipped to win the show , after their incredible routine .
One fan wrote on Twitter : `` I ’ m calling it now @ HRVY to win . ''
Another agreed : `` After the dances in week 1 ( yes , we have a long way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or Maisie to win . ''
Meanwhile , a fourth added : `` Yep , these two are definitely my favourites to win now .
One of the best launch show Jives i 've seen !
Congrats @ HRVY and @ JManrara . ''
Predicting they will be the final two , another said : `` Ok it ’ s her off of Eastenders or him with no vowels for the win , isn ’ t it . ''
Other names were tipped to be in the final too , with Caroline Quentin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ predictions .
There were also fans who were desperate to see Bill Bailey win the show , after his brilliant performance with Oti Mabuse .
Strictly Come Dancing 2020 continues next Saturday on BBC One .

STRICTLY'S CRAIG MOCKS HRVY'S NAME AS YOUTUBER'S PERFORMANCE HAILED 'BEST FIRST DANCE EVER'
STRICTLY'S CRAIG MOCKS HRVY'S NAME AS YOUTUBER'S PERFORMANCE HAILED 'BEST FIRST DANCE EVER'
Strictly Come Dancing 2020 viewers think the first live show has revealed who is likely to win the Glitterball Trophy this year
Strictly fans 'work out finalists' after impressive first show as HRVY tipped to win
Strictly Come Dancing fans are convinced the winners of the show may have already been revealed.
One episode into the 2020 series, and a number of celebrity contestants stunned fans with their impressive moves.
EastEnders actress Maisie Smith and YouTube star HRVY topped the leaderboard, while others did better than fans had thought they would too.
With a couple of dark horses in the mix, and huge potential seen in the first live show, many fans think they can already guess who the finalists will be this year.
Not only that, but many have also guessed who the winner could be - with two clear favourites.
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After Saturday's epic show, viewers tweeted their thoughts with several tipping HRVY and professional dance partner Janette Manrara to win the Glitterball Trophy.
Maisie Smith and her dance partner Gorka Marquez are also tipped to win the show, after their incredible routine.
One fan wrote on Twitter : "I’m calling it now @HRVY to win."
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Another agreed: "After the dances in week 1 (yes, we have a long way to go) it's either HRVY or Maisie to win."
A third tweeted: " #Strictly OMG Maisie to WIN."
Meanwhile, a fourth added: "Yep, these two are definitely my favourites to win now. One of the best launch show Jives i've seen! Congrats @HRVY and @JManrara."
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Predicting they will be the final two, another said: "Ok it’s her off of Eastenders or him with no vowels for the win, isn’t it."
Other names were tipped to be in the final too, with Caroline Quentin and Clara Amfo featuring in several finalist predictions.
There were also fans who were desperate to see Bill Bailey win the show, after his brilliant performance with Oti Mabuse.
Strictly Come Dancing 2020 continues next Saturday on BBC One.


thedailymirror--2020-10-24--Secret Strictly gestures - Maisie's glance at HRVY to couple's 'sexual sizzle'

Strictly Come Dancing finally returned to its rightful place as king of Saturday night TV this evening , full of glitter , sexy dancing and , of course , the occasional tear .
As the professionals and their celebrity partners took to the floor for their first routine , the chemistry was electric for some while for others ... it was more wet flannel-esque .
But with the couples now sitting at their own tables in the audience , some of their telling backstage looks and gestures wo n't go amiss .
We 've got body language expert Judi James @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chemistry and what they really thought about one another ...
Forget all the fake whoops and screams of delight when the couples first met up last week , it ’ s this first show where all the chemistry or lack of it begins to show in the small peeks we get of their body language behind all those cheesy smiles .
Poor Anton barely bothered to do more than sport that Wallace & Gromit-style teeth-baring grin he performs when they pair him with yet another celeb who stands zero chance of allowing him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trophy .
Anton has gone into comic mode with Jacqui and it was telling that he pulled a denial-gesture grimace when she announced in political style that she was ‘ in it to win it.
’ He delayed the ‘ congratulatory ’ hug for as long as possible at the end .
If we hadn ’ t seen the last dance tonight we might have just handed Maisie the trophy and let her waltz away with it now .
Maisie is a strong dancer who soaks up attention like a sponge .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bit of flirting going on but after tonight and watching her face when he was told by one judge he ’ d done the best first dance ever , we might see more of an epic battle between these two rather than an epic romance .
Maisie is already making Gorka looks surplus to requirements as she danced better solo and hogged all the cameras in the process .
4/10 for chemistry and Maisie sizzles enough out on the floor by herself .
Katya is such a force of nature and so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her excitable energy in a bit to design a very clever routine with the equally-determined Nicola .
Watching their mutual energy and drive was fascinating .
8/10 for like-minded joy and focused energy .
It was quite funny to watch Clara put the very charming Aljaz in his place a bit with some eye-rolling at his compliments and comments and the way she stood with her elbow on his shoulder as they waited for their scores .
He ’ s such a star but she looks like the contestant least in awe of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make for some good , sassy routines though .
It looked as though Giovanni might be too full-on for Ranvir as he is always a bit of a scene-stealer but her capacity for fuss-free hard work paid off in an unexpectedly high-scoring routine .
Not a match made in ballroom heaven but 5/10 for shared commitment .
A physically odd pairing thanks to the height difference and Johannes ’ s facial expressions did seem to flip from kindly smiles to lightning grins that dropped quickly into looks of what might have been puzzlement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ star of the night , dropping to the floor to cry tears of happiness during rehearsals and clutching at Johannes in what looked like more tears at their great performance .
He looks like the man to boost her confidence and he kissed her head to calm some of her excitement .
7/10 for compatibility is he is able to continue with the kindness as there are signs of even greater performances from Caroline if she grits her teeth and accepts she could even win .
He ’ s so happy and his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Luba looks like a woman determined to win .
She narrowed her eyes , placed a hand on her hip and the other on his shoulder to show who is boss as they waited for their scores , suggesting he ’ s in for some tough love during grueling rehearsals .
4/10 for chemistry currently although if he knuckles down and improves his scores that score might go up .
I think this will be the pairing to watch in terms of improvement over the next few weeks .
They ’ re so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she ’ s got the hottest guy in the competition .
Max is funny and self-effacing but shows signs of dance talent if he ’ s not put off by Maisie and KVIN .
They were the first couple to show sexual sizzle during their routine although that did end as soon as they were off the floor .
Max used a ‘ gentleman ’ s hand ’ gesture when his arm was round her waist but his fingers avoided touching her .
9/10 for chemistry on the dancefloor but their body language @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
JJ was the night ’ s romantic lead male , managing to convert to something quite breath-taking even while up on tip-toes out there on the floor .
Off the floor it was pure romance again but all for his wife , who he mentioned constantly and who he nearly cried over when she popped up on screen .
6/10 for professional , well-acted romance during their routine though .
Bill ’ s lugubrious facial expression suggest he ’ s allergic to smiling while Oti is probably the most smiley dancer on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get the measure of him and her ‘ I ’ m crying with laughter ’ routine looked more polite than genuine .
Bill threw himself into his routine like a man who really does want to win and not as the comedy turn .
1/10 for chemistry but if anyone can turn Bill into a genuine dancer it will be Oti .
In his white jeans that were so tight he looked as though he was in Swan Lake rather than Strictly , Jamie did look at some moments as though he might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ With his wide eyes and wide smile Jamie is super-keen to do well but Karen looked keener to play deadpan , putting him down with eyes to camera and a pause before a low ‘ yes ?
’ when he asked if she was excited to be paired with him .
She uncoupled quickly after some low scores too .
3/10 for chemistry so far .
This pairing looked a bit odd but it is clearly made in heaven in terms of Janette playing slightly maternal to get the best out of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his attention and his dedication for a points-winning number 9/10 for professional compatibility .
*Strictly returns next Saturday on BBC One

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EXCLUSIVE: Body language expert Judi James gives her opinion on what each couple really thought about one another - and the chemistry between them
Strictly Come Dancing finally returned to its rightful place as king of Saturday night TV this evening, full of glitter, sexy dancing and, of course, the occasional tear.
As the professionals and their celebrity partners took to the floor for their first routine, the chemistry was electric for some while for others... it was more wet flannel-esque.
But with the couples now sitting at their own tables in the audience, some of their telling backstage looks and gestures won't go amiss.
We've got body language expert Judi James on hand to analyse each couple's chemistry and what they really thought about one another...
Jacqui and Anton
Forget all the fake whoops and screams of delight when the couples first met up last week, it’s this first show where all the chemistry or lack of it begins to show in the small peeks we get of their body language behind all those cheesy smiles.
Poor Anton barely bothered to do more than sport that Wallace & Gromit-style teeth-baring grin he performs when they pair him with yet another celeb who stands zero chance of allowing him to get his hands on that glitter-ball trophy.
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Anton has gone into comic mode with Jacqui and it was telling that he pulled a denial-gesture grimace when she announced in political style that she was ‘in it to win it.’ He delayed the ‘congratulatory’ hug for as long as possible at the end.
0/10 for chemistry or sizzle.
Maisie and Gorka
If we hadn’t seen the last dance tonight we might have just handed Maisie the trophy and let her waltz away with it now.
Maisie is a strong dancer who soaks up attention like a sponge. There were rumours she and HRVY might have a bit of flirting going on but after tonight and watching her face when he was told by one judge he’d done the best first dance ever, we might see more of an epic battle between these two rather than an epic romance.
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Maisie is already making Gorka looks surplus to requirements as she danced better solo and hogged all the cameras in the process.
4/10 for chemistry and Maisie sizzles enough out on the floor by herself.
Nicola and Katya
Katya is such a force of nature and so competitive but she seems to have reined her excitable energy in a bit to design a very clever routine with the equally-determined Nicola.
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Watching their mutual energy and drive was fascinating. 8/10 for like-minded joy and focused energy.
Clara and Aljaz
It was quite funny to watch Clara put the very charming Aljaz in his place a bit with some eye-rolling at his compliments and comments and the way she stood with her elbow on his shoulder as they waited for their scores.
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He’s such a star but she looks like the contestant least in awe of their partner. Her down-to-earth attitude could make for some good, sassy routines though.
6/10 for friendship and laughs.
Ranvir and Giovanni
It looked as though Giovanni might be too full-on for Ranvir as he is always a bit of a scene-stealer but her capacity for fuss-free hard work paid off in an unexpectedly high-scoring routine.
Not a match made in ballroom heaven but 5/10 for shared commitment.
Caroline and Johannes
A physically odd pairing thanks to the height difference and Johannes’s facial expressions did seem to flip from kindly smiles to lightning grins that dropped quickly into looks of what might have been puzzlement.
Lovely Caroline was the stand-out emotional star of the night, dropping to the floor to cry tears of happiness during rehearsals and clutching at Johannes in what looked like more tears at their great performance.
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He looks like the man to boost her confidence and he kissed her head to calm some of her excitement.
7/10 for compatibility is he is able to continue with the kindness as there are signs of even greater performances from Caroline if she grits her teeth and accepts she could even win.
Jason and Luba
He’s so happy and his humour showed through on the dancefloor but Luba looks like a woman determined to win.
She narrowed her eyes, placed a hand on her hip and the other on his shoulder to show who is boss as they waited for their scores, suggesting he’s in for some tough love during grueling rehearsals.
4/10 for chemistry currently although if he knuckles down and improves his scores that score might go up.
Max and Dianne
I think this will be the pairing to watch in terms of improvement over the next few weeks. They’re so well suited and Dianne must have noticed she’s got the hottest guy in the competition.
Max is funny and self-effacing but shows signs of dance talent if he’s not put off by Maisie and KVIN. They were the first couple to show sexual sizzle during their routine although that did end as soon as they were off the floor.
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Max used a ‘gentleman’s hand’ gesture when his arm was round her waist but his fingers avoided touching her.
9/10 for chemistry on the dancefloor but their body language turns to respectful friendship off the floor.
JJ and Amy
JJ was the night’s romantic lead male, managing to convert to something quite breath-taking even while up on tip-toes out there on the floor.
Off the floor it was pure romance again but all for his wife, who he mentioned constantly and who he nearly cried over when she popped up on screen.
6/10 for professional, well-acted romance during their routine though.
Bill and Oti
Bill’s lugubrious facial expression suggest he’s allergic to smiling while Oti is probably the most smiley dancer on Strictly.
She kept her distance to get the measure of him and her ‘I’m crying with laughter’ routine looked more polite than genuine.
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Bill threw himself into his routine like a man who really does want to win and not as the comedy turn.
1/10 for chemistry but if anyone can turn Bill into a genuine dancer it will be Oti.
Jamie and Karen
In his white jeans that were so tight he looked as though he was in Swan Lake rather than Strictly, Jamie did look at some moments as though he might be going for Bills comedy crown.
With his wide eyes and wide smile Jamie is super-keen to do well but Karen looked keener to play deadpan, putting him down with eyes to camera and a pause before a low ‘yes?’ when he asked if she was excited to be paired with him. She uncoupled quickly after some low scores too.
3/10 for chemistry so far.
HRVY and Janette
This pairing looked a bit odd but it is clearly made in heaven in terms of Janette playing slightly maternal to get the best out of the excitable but energetic HRVY.
She got his attention and his dedication for a points-winning number 9/10 for professional compatibility.
*Strictly returns next Saturday on BBC One