thedailymirror--2020-01-30--First look at new $1billion cruise ship Celebrity Apex ahead of March debut

If you 've ever wondered what it ’ s like to sign away $ 1billion , ask Richard Fain .
He ’ s the boss of Royal Caribbean Cruises who paid that amount for Celebrity Edge in 2018 - and is about to hand over a second 10-figure sum for its sister ship , Celebrity Apex .
As he visited the yard in France where Apex is being built , Mr Fain joked that his hand shook when it came to signing for delivery of the 2,910-passenger ships .
`` It ’ s scary , '' he added , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1billion buy you these days ?
Well , like Celebrity Edge , Apex has a bright orange venue on its side called the Magic Carpet which changes use as it moves up and down between decks .
Cabins have ‘ infinite balconies ’ where the top half of a floor-to-ceiling window lowers to give fresh air and an uninterrupted view .
During my hard-hat tour of Apex - which is still largely a building site - I was impressed by the central Grand Plaza with its dazzling light show provided by a huge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The theatre , with a 23ft-tall screen that curves around the stage , will host three spectacular shows , including Tree of Life featuring a 20ft tree fitted with more than 3,000 LED leaves .
We were also shown some of the many restaurants where new menus are being introduced .
Still being constructed is the Craft Social Bar , a venue offering draft cocktails , wines on tap and more than 50 rare craft beers .
But nearing completion is the three-storey venue Eden , which will have different food and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Club will put on a cabaret-style evening show called Caravan , using circus skills and acrobatics , while during the day it will host activities from video dance classes to archery .
There are only about 50 days until Apex is handed over to Celebrity Cruises .
It will then be christened in Southampton on March 30 and sail five times to northern Europe before spending summer in the Med .
One special cruise from Barcelona in August stars actress Gwyneth Paltrow and her Goop lifestyle brand .
In November , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Florida , to begin week-long cruises to the Caribbean .
After my visit to Apex I went to another part of the shipyard to see the cutting of the first steel for the third ship in the Edge class , Celebrity Beyond .
Remarkably , it will grow from that little bit of metal to a fully operating vessel in about 18 months .
Then it will be time for Mr Fain to reach for his pen again - and sign off another $ 1billion .
Let ’ s hope his hand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ships on order after that ... A 10-night cruise of northern European capitals on Celebrity Apex , leaving Southampton on April 13 , costs from £1,519pp .
You can find out more at celebritycruises.co.uk or by calling 0800 441 4054 .
You can read more cruise news from Dave Monk on Shipmonk.co.uk .

New cruise ship Celebrity Apex is set to make her debut in March 2020 - we take a sneak peek inside the ship's cabins, lounges and atrium
First look at new $1billion cruise ship Celebrity Apex ahead of March debut
If you've ever wondered what it’s like to sign away $1billion, ask Richard Fain.
He’s the boss of Royal Caribbean Cruises who paid that amount for Celebrity Edge in 2018 - and is about to hand over a second 10-figure sum for its sister ship, Celebrity Apex.
As he visited the yard in France where Apex is being built, Mr Fain joked that his hand shook when it came to signing for delivery of the 2,910-passenger ships. "It’s scary," he added, with a smile.
So what does $1billion buy you these days? Well, like Celebrity Edge, Apex has a bright orange venue on its side called the Magic Carpet which changes use as it moves up and down between decks.
Cabins have ‘infinite balconies’ where the top half of a floor-to-ceiling window lowers to give fresh air and an uninterrupted view.
Image: Celebrity Cruises) Celebrity Cruises)
During my hard-hat tour of Apex - which is still largely a building site - I was impressed by the central Grand Plaza with its dazzling light show provided by a huge bank of LED tubes above the bar.
The theatre, with a 23ft-tall screen that curves around the stage, will host three spectacular shows, including Tree of Life featuring a 20ft tree fitted with more than 3,000 LED leaves.
We were also shown some of the many restaurants where new menus are being introduced.
Still being constructed is the Craft Social Bar, a venue offering draft cocktails, wines on tap and more than 50 rare craft beers.
Image: Celebrity Cruises) Celebrity Cruises)
But nearing completion is the three-storey venue Eden, which will have different food and entertainment from its predecessor on Celebrity Edge.
The Club will put on a cabaret-style evening show called Caravan, using circus skills and acrobatics, while during the day it will host activities from video dance classes to archery.
There are only about 50 days until Apex is handed over to Celebrity Cruises.
Image: Celebrity Cruises) Celebrity Cruises)
It will then be christened in Southampton on March 30 and sail five times to northern Europe before spending summer in the Med. One special cruise from Barcelona in August stars actress Gwyneth Paltrow and her Goop lifestyle brand.
In November, the ship will head to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to begin week-long cruises to the Caribbean.
Image: Celebrity Cruises) Celebrity Cruises)
After my visit to Apex I went to another part of the shipyard to see the cutting of the first steel for the third ship in the Edge class, Celebrity Beyond.
Remarkably, it will grow from that little bit of metal to a fully operating vessel in about 18 months.
Then it will be time for Mr Fain to reach for his pen again - and sign off another $1billion. Let’s hope his hand is steady because there are two more ships on order after that...
Book a Celebrity Apex cruise holiday
A 10-night cruise of northern European capitals on Celebrity Apex, leaving Southampton on April 13, costs from £1,519pp. You can find out more at celebritycruises.co.uk or by calling 0800 441 4054.
You can read more cruise news from Dave Monk on Shipmonk.co.uk .


thedailymirror--2020-01-30--Scientists capture clearest ever photo of the Sun - and it looks just like honeycomb

The clearest and most detailed images of the Sun captured by the world 's largest telescope will open the door to `` new horizons in solar physics '' , scientists have said .
The Daniel K Inouye Solar Telescope , located in Hawaii , has produced the highest-resolution images of the Sun 's surface ever taken , showing the star 's turbulent atmosphere in intricate detail with features as small as 18 miles visible for the first time .
The pictures also reveal gold cell-like structures , roughly the size of the US state of Texas , which are the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from inside the Sun to its surface .
Astronomers believe the telescope , which belongs to the National Science Foundation ( NSF ) in the US , will usher in a new era of solar science and help unlock the mysteries of the Sun and its impacts on Earth .
Mihalis Mathioudakis , a professor from Queen 's University Belfast , who helped develop the cameras for the telescope , said : `` The imaging produced by the Inouye Solar Telescope opens new horizons in solar physics .
`` Its imaging capability allows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work in the Sun 's atmosphere at unprecedented levels of detail . ''
The telescope is also expected to play a key role in the better understanding of space weather .
NSF director France Cordova said : `` NSF 's Inouye Solar Telescope will be able to map the magnetic fields within the Sun 's corona , where solar eruptions occur that can impact life on Earth .
`` This telescope will improve our understanding of what drives space weather and ultimately help forecasters better predict solar storms . ''
Understanding more about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ companies to better prepare for future space weather events , allowing for more time to secure power grids and critical infrastructure and protect active satellites .
Matt Mountain , president of the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy , which manages the telescope , said : `` On Earth , we can predict if it is going to rain pretty much anywhere in the world very accurately , and space weather just is n't there yet .
`` Our predictions lag behind terrestrial weather by 50 years , if not more .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the underlying physics behind space weather , and this starts at the Sun , which is what the Inouye Solar Telescope will study over the next decades . ''
The Inouye Solar Telescope will work with NASA 's Parker Solar Probe and soon-to-be-launched European Space Agency 's Solar Orbiter to explore the frontiers of solar research .
David Boboltz , programme director in NSF 's division of astronomical sciences , said : `` These first images are just the beginning . ''

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Clearest and most detailed images of the Sun captured
Clearest and most detailed images of the Sun captured
The high-res photos reveal the Sun's turbulent atmosphere in intricate detail with features as small as 18 miles visible for the first time
Scientists capture clearest ever photo of the Sun - and it looks just like honeycomb
The clearest and most detailed images of the Sun captured by the world's largest telescope will open the door to "new horizons in solar physics", scientists have said.
The Daniel K Inouye Solar Telescope, located in Hawaii, has produced the highest-resolution images of the Sun's surface ever taken, showing the star's turbulent atmosphere in intricate detail with features as small as 18 miles visible for the first time.
The pictures also reveal gold cell-like structures, roughly the size of the US state of Texas, which are the signature of violent motions that carry heat from inside the Sun to its surface.
Image: NSO/AURA/NSF / SWNS) NSO/AURA/NSF / SWNS)
Astronomers believe the telescope, which belongs to the National Science Foundation (NSF) in the US, will usher in a new era of solar science and help unlock the mysteries of the Sun and its impacts on Earth.
Mihalis Mathioudakis, a professor from Queen's University Belfast, who helped develop the cameras for the telescope, said: "The imaging produced by the Inouye Solar Telescope opens new horizons in solar physics.
Image: NSO/AURA/NSF / SWNS) NSO/AURA/NSF / SWNS)
"Its imaging capability allows us to study the physical processes at work in the Sun's atmosphere at unprecedented levels of detail."
The telescope is also expected to play a key role in the better understanding of space weather.
NSF director France Cordova said: "NSF's Inouye Solar Telescope will be able to map the magnetic fields within the Sun's corona, where solar eruptions occur that can impact life on Earth.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"This telescope will improve our understanding of what drives space weather and ultimately help forecasters better predict solar storms."
Understanding more about solar storms will enable governments and utility companies to better prepare for future space weather events, allowing for more time to secure power grids and critical infrastructure and protect active satellites.
Matt Mountain, president of the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, which manages the telescope, said: "On Earth, we can predict if it is going to rain pretty much anywhere in the world very accurately, and space weather just isn't there yet.
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"Our predictions lag behind terrestrial weather by 50 years, if not more.
"What we need is to grasp the underlying physics behind space weather, and this starts at the Sun, which is what the Inouye Solar Telescope will study over the next decades."
The Inouye Solar Telescope will work with NASA's Parker Solar Probe and soon-to-be-launched European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter to explore the frontiers of solar research.
David Boboltz, programme director in NSF's division of astronomical sciences, said: "These first images are just the beginning."


thedailymirror--2020-01-30--Jake Paul vs Gib TV channel and live stream information for YouTube fight

Jake Paul is the latest YouTube star to take to the professional boxing ring as he takes on fellow influencer AnEsonGib .
The younger brother of Logan Paul , Jake is bidding to go one better than his sibling after his points defeat by KSI at the end of last year .
He has been granted a professional license and will pull on the 10oz gloves and dispense with his headguard for the first time .
His rivalry with Gib has been raging for months with the pair finally agreeing to terms to fight on the undercard of Tevin Farmer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
There are three other world title fights on the card - here is everything you need to know about tonight 's fights ... What TV channel is it on ?
The fight will be shown on Sky Sports Main Event from 2am until 6am .
The fight can be streamed via the Sky Go app on your computer or mobile device .
What time is the fight ?
The fight is expected to start shortly after 2am UK time .
What are the odds ?
Who else is on the card ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ AnEsonGib and then avenge his brother 's defeat by KSI .
The fight follows the elder Paul 's defeat by KSI in Los Angeles last November in their controversial rematch , Paul was deducted two points for punching his rival while he was on the canvas and paid the price at the hands of the judges .
And his younger sibling , who will be trained by former three-weight world champion Shane Mosley , is determined to restore the family name .
He said : `` Gib is a doormat to me , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my shoes on on the path to avenging my brother .
`` My brother lost because of a two point deduction , it was a controversial win but KSI won so all respect to him .
`` But I 'm a different fighter , I have a different mentality and after I beat Gib , KSI is going to get the smoke .
`` KSI has already said he 's down so that 's where this is going so I 'm going to be back here in a couple of months after this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to be sitting across from me .

Jake Paul has followed his brother Logan into the professional boxing ranks as he takes on fellow YouTube star AnEsonGib
Jake Paul is the latest YouTube star to take to the professional boxing ring as he takes on fellow influencer AnEsonGib.
The younger brother of Logan Paul, Jake is bidding to go one better than his sibling after his points defeat by KSI at the end of last year.
He has been granted a professional license and will pull on the 10oz gloves and dispense with his headguard for the first time.
His rivalry with Gib has been raging for months with the pair finally agreeing to terms to fight on the undercard of Tevin Farmer's world title fight with Joseph Diaz.
There are three other world title fights on the card - here is everything you need to know about tonight's fights...
What TV channel is it on?
The fight will be shown on Sky Sports Main Event from 2am until 6am.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Is there a live stream?
The fight can be streamed via the Sky Go app on your computer or mobile device.
What time is the fight?
The fight is expected to start shortly after 2am UK time.
What are the odds?
BIG FIGHT ODDS AnEsonGib 11/8 Jake Paul 4/7 Draw 11/1 Click here to bet with William Hill *Odds subject to change
Who else is on the card?
Tevin Farmer vs Joseph Diaz
Demetrius Andrade vs Luke Keeler
Daniel Roman vs Murodjon Akhmadaliev
Anthony Sims Jr vs Roamer Alexis Angulo
Amanda Serrano vs Simone Aparecida Da Silva
Otha Jones III vs Juan Santiago
Movladdin Biyarslanov vs Nicolas Atilio Velazquez
Alexis Espino vs Vincent Baccus
Austin Williams vs Donald Sanchez
Avril Mathie vs Angelina Hoffschneider
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Jake Paul has vowed to knock out AnEsonGib and then avenge his brother's defeat by KSI.
The fight follows the elder Paul's defeat by KSI in Los Angeles last November in their controversial rematch, Paul was deducted two points for punching his rival while he was on the canvas and paid the price at the hands of the judges.
And his younger sibling, who will be trained by former three-weight world champion Shane Mosley, is determined to restore the family name.
He said: "Gib is a doormat to me, he's merely something I'm wiping my shoes on on the path to avenging my brother.
"My brother lost because of a two point deduction, it was a controversial win but KSI won so all respect to him.
"But I'm a different fighter, I have a different mentality and after I beat Gib, KSI is going to get the smoke.
"KSI has already said he's down so that's where this is going so I'm going to be back here in a couple of months after this fool gets knocked out and KSI is going to be sitting across from me.


thedailymirror--2020-01-30--Lewis Capaldi says he is quitting booze for a month after Grammy's hangover

Lewis Capaldi has confessed he has been forced to give up alcohol for a month after suffering from a terrible hangover at the Grammy Awards .
The Scottish superstar , 23 , revealed he drowned his sorrows after losing out to global icon Billie Eilish for Song of the Year at the annual awards ceremony in LA and got `` pretty drunk . ''
The songwriter partied slightly too hard and suffered from a bad hangover so has temporarily hung up his partying boots .
However , Lewis has vowed to make an exception when he attends the Brit Awards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where he is rumoured to pick up a number of swanky accolades .
Opening up in a recent Instagram live video , Lewis told his 4.6 millions followers : `` Big week at the Grammy 's guys .
I got pretty drunk . ''
`` I 'm off the booze for a month now - apart from the Brits . ''
Lewis is expected to have a lot to celebrate when he goes head-to-head against fellow musician Dave at the annual awards as they battle it out for best male solo artist , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fans suggest the rebellious hitmaker will go on yet another boozy bender if he has a successful night at London 's annual music awards .
The singer faced a horrendous hangover after he went a bit too wild at this week 's Grammy Awards where he landed his first ever Grammy nomination .
After seven weeks at the top of the UK singles chart last year , the track went on to become a hit in the US , eventually reaching number one across the pond too .
The singer 's album Divinely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fastest-selling album of the year and the pop star thinks he is going to find it challenging to better it .
Despite being beaten to the award , Lewis certainly made the most of his first invitation to the annual ceremony .
He kicked off his evening by posing up a storm on the red carpet with a glorious array of facial expressions .
The singer then decided to let his hair down at the boozy after party where he joined Niall Horan , Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes for some alcohol-induced fun @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his former One Direction pal in a drunken joke while clutching onto his crisp pint .
He locked lips with the singer just days after he sent social media into meltdown when snaps revealed another one of his messy night 's out where he kissed Yungblud at the pre-Grammy Lucky Brand party .
The pair locked lips while Lewis ' own song Someone You Love played in the background .
Lewis has been partying up a storm ahead of his highly-anticipated Brit Awards appearance in a few weeks .
The BRITs announced via @ @ @ @ @ @ @ artists to treat both audiences at home and at the ceremony on February 18 , 2020 .
Stars revealed to be performing alongside Lewis include grime artist Stormzy , heartthrob Harry Styles , the talented Mabel , and 18-year-old rising star Billie Eilish .

The Scottish superstar has temporarily hung up his partying boots after he faced a horrendous hangover following his boozy antics at the Grammy Awards
Lewis Capaldi says he is quitting booze for a month after Grammy's hangover
Lewis Capaldi has confessed he has been forced to give up alcohol for a month after suffering from a terrible hangover at the Grammy Awards.
The Scottish superstar, 23, revealed he drowned his sorrows after losing out to global icon Billie Eilish for Song of the Year at the annual awards ceremony in LA and got "pretty drunk."
The songwriter partied slightly too hard and suffered from a bad hangover so has temporarily hung up his partying boots.
However, Lewis has vowed to make an exception when he attends the Brit Awards at London's O2 Arena in February where he is rumoured to pick up a number of swanky accolades.
Image: Matt Baron/REX) Matt Baron/REX)
Opening up in a recent Instagram live video, Lewis told his 4.6 millions followers: "Big week at the Grammy's guys. I got pretty drunk."
"I'm off the booze for a month now - apart from the Brits."
Lewis is expected to have a lot to celebrate when he goes head-to-head against fellow musician Dave at the annual awards as they battle it out for best male solo artist, song, album and new artist.
Fans suggest the rebellious hitmaker will go on yet another boozy bender if he has a successful night at London's annual music awards.
The singer faced a horrendous hangover after he went a bit too wild at this week's Grammy Awards where he landed his first ever Grammy nomination.
After seven weeks at the top of the UK singles chart last year, the track went on to become a hit in the US, eventually reaching number one across the pond too.
Image: Getty) Getty)
The singer's album Divinely Uninspired To A Hellish Extent was the fastest-selling album of the year and the pop star thinks he is going to find it challenging to better it.
Despite being beaten to the award, Lewis certainly made the most of his first invitation to the annual ceremony.
He kicked off his evening by posing up a storm on the red carpet with a glorious array of facial expressions.
Image: snapchat) snapchat)
The singer then decided to let his hair down at the boozy after party where he joined Niall Horan, Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes for some alcohol-induced fun.
The slightly bleary-eyed star hilariously snogged his former One Direction pal in a drunken joke while clutching onto his crisp pint.
He locked lips with the singer just days after he sent social media into meltdown when snaps revealed another one of his messy night's out where he kissed Yungblud at the pre-Grammy Lucky Brand party.
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
The pair locked lips while Lewis' own song Someone You Love played in the background.
Lewis has been partying up a storm ahead of his highly-anticipated Brit Awards appearance in a few weeks.
The BRITs announced via Twitter an impressive list of A-list recording artists to treat both audiences at home and at the ceremony on February 18, 2020.
Stars revealed to be performing alongside Lewis include grime artist Stormzy, heartthrob Harry Styles, the talented Mabel, and 18-year-old rising star Billie Eilish.
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thedailymirror--2020-01-30--Who is performing as the Super Bowl 2020 Halftime Show act?

The biggest musical performance on Earth for 2020 is almost here .
The Super Bowl LIV 2020 arrives on Sunday and with it brings all the pomp and circumstance that we have come to expect from the annual sporting event .
In addition to a flurry of expensive advertisements and new trailers for the world 's biggest television series and movies , there is , of course , the chief centrepiece to the big night : the Halftime show .
With previous performers including Madonna , Beyonce , Maroon 5 , Lady Gaga , and Michael Jackson , who will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ history for this year ?
Here is what you need to know about the performers .
Who is performing as the Super Bowl 2020 Halftime Show act ?
This year the performers for the S uper Bowl LIV 2020 Halftime show are Jennifer Lopez and Shakira .
J-Lo or Jenny from the Block has sales of up to 80 million records across her music careers whilst also having a successful career as an actress .
She recently had an acclaimed role as stripper Ramona in the film Hustlers .
Jenny from the Block @ @ @ @ @ @ @ look of her rehearsing , and it 's pretty funny .
Meanwhile , Colombian superstar Shakira is one of the internationally successful music artists in the world .
Shakira will prove to the world once more that her Hips Do n't Lie .
The Super Bowl takes place on her 43rd birthday this year so look forward to some mention of that during the show .
Super Bowl LIV 2020 takes place on Sunday , February 2 , 2020 , with the Halftime show expected at around 1.00am GMT on Monday , February @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the Halftime show ?
Let us know in the comments below .
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JENNIFER LOPEZ POSTS VIDEO OF HERSELF AT SUPER BOWL HALFTIME SHOW REHEARSALS
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It's the most anticipated musical performance of the year and now is time for Jennifer Lopez and Shakira to perform at the Super Bowl LIV 2020 Halftime Show
Who is performing as the Super Bowl 2020 Halftime Show act?
The biggest musical performance on Earth for 2020 is almost here.
The Super Bowl LIV 2020 arrives on Sunday and with it brings all the pomp and circumstance that we have come to expect from the annual sporting event.
In addition to a flurry of expensive advertisements and new trailers for the world's biggest television series and movies, there is, of course, the chief centrepiece to the big night: the Halftime show.
With previous performers including Madonna, Beyonce, Maroon 5, Lady Gaga, and Michael Jackson, who will joined the hallowed halls of Halftime show history for this year?
Here is what you need to know about the performers.
Who is performing as the Super Bowl 2020 Halftime Show act?
This year the performers for the S uper Bowl LIV 2020 Halftime show are Jennifer Lopez and Shakira.
J-Lo or Jenny from the Block has sales of up to 80 million records across her music careers whilst also having a successful career as an actress.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images) Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
She recently had an acclaimed role as stripper Ramona in the film Hustlers.
Jenny from the Block has also shared a behind the scenes look of her rehearsing, and it's pretty funny.
Meanwhile, Colombian superstar Shakira is one of the internationally successful music artists in the world.
Shakira will prove to the world once more that her Hips Don't Lie.
The Super Bowl takes place on her 43rd birthday this year so look forward to some mention of that during the show.
Super Bowl LIV 2020 takes place on Sunday, February 2, 2020, with the Halftime show expected at around 1.00am GMT on Monday, February 3, 2020.
Are you excited for the Halftime show? Let us know in the comments below.
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webtv@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033


thedailymirror--2020-01-30--Woman gets paid to plan parties for dogs - and it sounds like a dream job

When you think of your dream job , you might picture becoming a pop star , being a published author or scoring goals as a professional football player .
You might aspire to teach the next generation or get justice as a lawyer or even whipping up culinary creations all day working as a chef .
Of course in this day and age , there are some new roles cropping up that did n't exist in previous years - such as social media influencers and podcast producers .
But there 's one weird and wonderful career we 've just discovered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as it sounds like our literal dream job .
It turns out you can get paid to plan parties for dogs .
Yes , really !
Niki Sohrabkani , 54 , from London currently works full-time as a party planner for dogs at the London Dog party Company .
An animal lover with two labradoodles of her own , Niki got the idea for the quirky business while working as an international events organiser .
As part of her job she was asked to plan a party for 20 dogs .
The event @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to quit and go out on her own .
Now she plans glamorous events for fur babies - everything from birthday shindigs to pool parties and even Howl-o-ween bashes - with party packages starting from £500 for two hours of fun .
In the past year , Niki and her team of five have hosted 30 different events in London , New York and Los Angeles , which featured dog-friendly refreshments and snacks , including pawsecco and pupcorn .
And as for entertainment ?
The team planned party games ( musical paws ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the pooches and of course there were themed decorations all over the place , with some opting to have Great Gatsby and Harry Potter-themed puppy parties .
Speaking about her unique job , Niki said : `` Having spent the last 33 years organising some of the most prestigious events around the world , I wanted to combine my passion for events and love of dogs .
`` The first event I did was a private party for a client 's pup and 20 friends , it was a roaring success , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ celebrate our gorgeous furry friends than by curating fun events for dogs to enjoy and socialise ? ''
She continued : `` The UK is a nation of dog lovers and owners want to celebrate their furry friends ' love and loyalty in style with an event - just like children 's parties .
`` People want great photographs that are Instagrammable so they can share them with their friends . ''
Nikki added : `` Dog lovers think our pawties are fabulous , non-dog lovers think we 're barking mad ! ''

A woman who works as a full-time party planner for pampered pooches sounds like she's living the absolute dream
Woman gets paid to plan parties for dogs - and it sounds like a dream job
When you think of your dream job, you might picture becoming a pop star, being a published author or scoring goals as a professional football player.
You might aspire to teach the next generation or get justice as a lawyer or even whipping up culinary creations all day working as a chef.
Of course in this day and age, there are some new roles cropping up that didn't exist in previous years - such as social media influencers and podcast producers.
But there's one weird and wonderful career we've just discovered that might top all of this, as it sounds like our literal dream job.
It turns out you can get paid to plan parties for dogs. Yes, really!
Image: MERCURY PRESS) MERCURY PRESS)
Niki Sohrabkani, 54, from London currently works full-time as a party planner for dogs at the London Dog party Company.
An animal lover with two labradoodles of her own, Niki got the idea for the quirky business while working as an international events organiser.
As part of her job she was asked to plan a party for 20 dogs. The event was a huge hit and inspired her to quit and go out on her own.
Now she plans glamorous events for fur babies - everything from birthday shindigs to pool parties and even Howl-o-ween bashes - with party packages starting from £500 for two hours of fun.
Image: MERCURY PRESS) MERCURY PRESS)
Image: MERCURY PRESS) MERCURY PRESS)
In the past year, Niki and her team of five have hosted 30 different events in London, New York and Los Angeles, which featured dog-friendly refreshments and snacks, including pawsecco and pupcorn.
And as for entertainment? The team planned party games (musical paws), dog fancy dress, obstacle courses for the pooches and of course there were themed decorations all over the place, with some opting to have Great Gatsby and Harry Potter-themed puppy parties.
Speaking about her unique job, Niki said: "Having spent the last 33 years organising some of the most prestigious events around the world, I wanted to combine my passion for events and love of dogs.
"The first event I did was a private party for a client's pup and 20 friends, it was a roaring success, so I thought what better way to celebrate our gorgeous furry friends than by curating fun events for dogs to enjoy and socialise?"
She continued: "The UK is a nation of dog lovers and owners want to celebrate their furry friends' love and loyalty in style with an event - just like children's parties.
"People want great photographs that are Instagrammable so they can share them with their friends."
Nikki added: "Dog lovers think our pawties are fabulous, non-dog lovers think we're barking mad!"


thedailymirror--2020-01-30--H&M to close 175 stores this year across Europe - including in the UK

Fashion chain H & M has warned of plans to axe more than 175 stores this year as part of restructuring plans across Europe .
The family owned business , which employs more than 132,000 people worldwide , said a number of branches will be closed in the coming months - while 200 new stores will open internationally .
In a market report on Thursday , bosses said around 200 new openings are planned for 2020 , mainly in growth markets , while at the same time consolidation will continue with around 175 planned store closures .
The net addition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be around 25 , while the first H & M store is planned to open in Panama at the end of the year .
A statement said the company is focusing on optimising its store portfolio , which includes rent renegotiations , closures and rebuilds .
Most of the store openings will be in South America , Russia , Eastern Europe and Asia - meaning the UK is unlikely to welcome any new branches .
However it said the closures will take place mainly in Europe , the US and China - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ H & M group ’ s transformation work continues to bear fruit .
Increased full-price sales and decreased markdowns contributed to an improvement in profit for the full year and in the fourth quarter , when we achieved a 25 percent increase in operating profit while maintaining a high level of activity in our transformation work , '' H & M chief executive , Karl-Johan Persson , said .
`` It is clear from our well-received collections and increased market share that customers appreciate the initiatives we have taken .
`` The composition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ improve , and we expect a decrease in markdowns again in the first quarter – for the sixth successive quarter . ''
H & M shares surged on Thursday morning after the company announced a hierarchal reshuffle that will see chief executive Karl-Johan Persson replace the role of his father , Stefan Persson .
As the news was announced , shares soared more than 9 % .
It means a windfall of around £1.1billion for the Persson family , which currently own 47 % of H & M .
Stefan Persson 's father @ @ @ @ @ @ @ M in 1947 , laying the foundations for what would become the world 's second largest fashion business , after Zara-owner Inditex .

The Swedish fashion giant, which currently has more than 4,500 stores worldwide, has warned a number of branches will be axed this year under a major reshuffle that will also see 200 new openings
H&M to close 175 stores this year across Europe - including in the UK
Fashion chain H&M has warned of plans to axe more than 175 stores this year as part of restructuring plans across Europe.
The family owned business, which employs more than 132,000 people worldwide, said a number of branches will be closed in the coming months - while 200 new stores will open internationally.
In a market report on Thursday, bosses said around 200 new openings are planned for 2020, mainly in growth markets, while at the same time consolidation will continue with around 175 planned store closures.
The net addition of new stores for 2020 is expected to be around 25, while the first H&M store is planned to open in Panama at the end of the year.
A statement said the company is focusing on optimising its store portfolio, which includes rent renegotiations, closures and rebuilds.
Most of the store openings will be in South America, Russia, Eastern Europe and Asia - meaning the UK is unlikely to welcome any new branches.
Image: Getty) Getty)
However it said the closures will take place mainly in Europe, the US and China - which includes the UK.
"The H&M group’s transformation work continues to bear fruit. Increased full-price sales and decreased markdowns contributed to an improvement in profit for the full year and in the fourth quarter, when we achieved a 25 percent increase in operating profit while maintaining a high level of activity in our transformation work," H&M chief executive, Karl-Johan Persson, said.
"It is clear from our well-received collections and increased market share that customers appreciate the initiatives we have taken.
"The composition and level of the stock-in-trade continue to improve, and we expect a decrease in markdowns again in the first quarter – for the sixth successive quarter."
H&M shares surged on Thursday morning after the company announced a hierarchal reshuffle that will see chief executive Karl-Johan Persson replace the role of his father, Stefan Persson.
As the news was announced, shares soared more than 9%.
It means a windfall of around £1.1billion for the Persson family, which currently own 47% of H&M.
Stefan Persson's father, Erling Persson, founded H&M in 1947, laying the foundations for what would become the world's second largest fashion business, after Zara-owner Inditex.


thedailymirror--2020-01-30--Nurse 'poisoned five babies by giving them breast milk containing morphine'

A nurse has been detained after five newborn babies were allegedly poisoned with morphine at a hospital in Germany .
One of the infants suffered life-threatening breathing problems as a result , it is claimed , and the deadly substance was found in their urine .
A syringe containing breast milk with morphine in it was later found in a locker at the Ulm University Medical Centre in the south of the country , it is alleged .
It is thought the babies were fed poisoned breast milk , and the nurse is now accused of attempted manslaughter , Spiegel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the hospital said : `` Due to the immediate medical intervention , a further deterioration in the condition of the newborns could be prevented , so that they were stable again within 48 hours and could breathe independently again and could be discharged home . ''
The poisoned babies were aged between one day and five weeks old .
Three of them had to be given oxygen .
The hospital has since issued an apology .
Senior medical director Udo Kaisers said : `` We are very sorry that such an incident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and children for it . ''
The babies , some of them prematurely born , fell simultaneously ill in the early hours of December 20 , suffering from shortness of breath .
Thanks to prompt medical intervention , all recovered and are not expected to face long-term harm .
After the babies were found to have morphine in their systems , searches were carried out on the lockers of all on-duty staff during a police raid on Tuesday .
Hospital authorities first suspected an infection , but urine tests disproved that theory , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of morphine in all five infants - even though two of them had not been prescribed the drug .
Morphine is routinely stocked at neonatal departments to treat the withdrawal symptoms of babies born to mothers who are addicted .
The nurse denies charges of serious bodily harm and attempted killing .

The nurse at the Ulm University Medical Centre in southern Germany was arrested after a syringe containing breast milk with morphine was found in a locker during a police raid
Nurse 'poisoned five babies by giving them breast milk containing morphine'
A nurse has been detained after five newborn babies were allegedly poisoned with morphine at a hospital in Germany.
One of the infants suffered life-threatening breathing problems as a result, it is claimed, and the deadly substance was found in their urine.
A syringe containing breast milk with morphine in it was later found in a locker at the Ulm University Medical Centre in the south of the country, it is alleged.
It is thought the babies were fed poisoned breast milk, and the nurse is now accused of attempted manslaughter, Spiegel reports.
In a statement to Bild, the hospital said: "Due to the immediate medical intervention, a further deterioration in the condition of the newborns could be prevented, so that they were stable again within 48 hours and could breathe independently again and could be discharged home."
The poisoned babies were aged between one day and five weeks old.
Three of them had to be given oxygen.
The hospital has since issued an apology.
Senior medical director Udo Kaisers said: "We are very sorry that such an incident occurred and we apologize to the parents and children for it."
The babies, some of them prematurely born, fell simultaneously ill in the early hours of December 20, suffering from shortness of breath.
Thanks to prompt medical intervention, all recovered and are not expected to face long-term harm.
After the babies were found to have morphine in their systems, searches were carried out on the lockers of all on-duty staff during a police raid on Tuesday.
Hospital authorities first suspected an infection, but urine tests disproved that theory, while at the same time revealing traces of morphine in all five infants - even though two of them had not been prescribed the drug.
Morphine is routinely stocked at neonatal departments to treat the withdrawal symptoms of babies born to mothers who are addicted.
The nurse denies charges of serious bodily harm and attempted killing.


thedailymirror--2020-01-30--Billionaire axes public search for girlfriend after almost 30,000 women apply

A billionaire has scrapped his public search for a girlfriend to fly to space with him after more than 27,000 women came forward .
Yusaku Maezawa had appealed for a partner to join him for a trip to the moon as the first private passengers on Elon Musk 's SpaceX .
His search was due to become a show for Abema TV , but now the 44-year-old has aborted the mission for `` personal reasons '' .
Yusaka , Japans 22nd richest man , usually tweets in Japanese but on Thursday morning he announced the search has been axed in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` Due to personal reasons , I have informed AbemaTV yesterday with my decision to no longer participate in the matchmaking documentary , hence requested for the cancellation of the show .
`` To think that 27,722 women , with earnest intentions and courage , had used their precious time to apply makes me feel extremely remorseful to conclude and inform everyone with this selfish decision of mine . ''
He continued : `` I understand that I have disappointed many people - the applicants and all the staff from AbemaTV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I apologize to everyone for my unfavorable actions .
I am truly sorry from the bottom of my heart . ''
Yusaku is known for conducting publicity stunts including offering cash to people on Twitter .
He founded online fashion chain Zozotown and believes that all citizens should be given regular guaranteed cash sums - which he thinks will increase productivity .
He said he would give one million yen ( £6,990 ) to 1,000 Twitter followers who retweeted a post from New Year 's Day The only thing winners will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ follow-up survey on how the money has impacted their lives .
The offer has become the world ’ s most retweeted tweet with more than four million retweets .
He also pledged to give 100million yen to be shared among 100 Tweeter fans .

Yusaku Maezawa, 44, from Japan, had appealed for a partner to join him for a trip to the moon as the first private passengers on Elon Musk's SpaceX - but has ditched search for "personal reasons"
A billionaire has scrapped his public search for a girlfriend to fly to space with him after more than 27,000 women came forward.
Yusaku Maezawa had appealed for a partner to join him for a trip to the moon as the first private passengers on Elon Musk's SpaceX.
His search was due to become a show for Abema TV, but now the 44-year-old has aborted the mission for "personal reasons".
Yusaka, Japans 22nd richest man, usually tweets in Japanese but on Thursday morning he announced the search has been axed in three announcements written in English.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
He said: "Due to personal reasons, I have informed AbemaTV yesterday with my decision to no longer participate in the matchmaking documentary, hence requested for the cancellation of the show.
"To think that 27,722 women, with earnest intentions and courage, had used their precious time to apply makes me feel extremely remorseful to conclude and inform everyone with this selfish decision of mine."
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
He continued: "I understand that I have disappointed many people - the applicants and all the staff from AbemaTV who were involved in the production - and I apologize to everyone for my unfavorable actions. I am truly sorry from the bottom of my heart."
Yusaku is known for conducting publicity stunts including offering cash to people on Twitter.
He founded online fashion chain Zozotown and believes that all citizens should be given regular guaranteed cash sums - which he thinks will increase productivity.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
He said he would give one million yen (£6,990) to 1,000 Twitter followers who retweeted a post from New Year's Day
The only thing winners will be required to do is fill out a follow-up survey on how the money has impacted their lives.
The offer has become the world’s most retweeted tweet with more than four million retweets.
He also pledged to give 100million yen to be shared among 100 Tweeter fans.


thedailymirror--2020-01-30--Woman explains how she managed to save incredible £14,000 from her £20k salary

Londoner Rachael Zoey has just explained how she managed to save a frankly astonishing £14,000 in a single year despite earning just £20,000 .
The 25-year-old pulled it off thanks to a combination of clever money-saving tactics and simply cutting out wasteful expenses .
Everything from Ubers home to hair salons appointments were cut , as she started saving £100 a week for her future .
`` I stopped everything from Ubers , facials , dying my hair , unnecessary expensive food , buying alcohol to getting coffee out every day . ''
Now , the live-in nanny from South @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do the same using her YouTube channel as she attempts to build up enough to retire by 35 .
“ I really want to help others to achieve financial freedom and show people my age , younger or older that they have more power or say over the future than they think they do , '' Rachel said .
“ The earlier you start saving and investing the better off you can be !
But certainly if you ’ re under 50 years old , it ’ s never too late to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doesn ’ t have to be as extreme as retiring in ten years , it ’ s just about putting a little aside every month .
`` Saving just £100 a week and investing it is the difference between retiring with £1,000,000 in 35 years or retiring with nothing . ''
Rachael 's mission to save all she could came when she realised her salary was n't rising .
“ I was spending all of my money , all of it .
I had about £1,500 coming in every month as disposable income @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I had no rent and no bills , apart from my phone , '' she said .
“ But one day , I suddenly realised I ’ m not super young anymore and I had been on the same £20k salary for the last two years .
`` I was an adult now and not everything was going to fall into my lap like I thought .
The harsh reality hit me and I decided that something had to change.
” But it was a YouTube challenge that kicked things into a high @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I watched a YouTube video about a 3 week ‘ No Buy Challenge ’ where you can only spend money on essentials such as utility bills , rent , food and travel , '' the 25-year-old explained .
“ I love a challenge so I gave it a go .
I was amazed that by the end of the three weeks , I had saved almost £1,000 and that pushed me to change my life.
” After that , she went through her bank statements and worked out what she could cut .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Ubers , clothes stores and beauty treatments , '' she said .
`` I decided to stop all this spending and immediately cancelled all my unnecessary monthly direct debits such as my yoga memberships and Netflix subscriptions .
That wasn ’ t easy at first because a lot of my memberships were for things I enjoyed . ''
She started making her own coffee , staying in with friends rather than going out and prepping her own facials at home .
She also gave up booze .
“ I think alcohol was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ poor decisions , ” Rachael admitted .
But that does n't mean all luxury or indulgence has gone .
“ Now before I spend money , I think to myself will I be happy in a year if I spend this money ?
“ Sometimes of course I do treat myself .
Recently I paid £30 for a discounted yoga membership and I ’ m also planning a trip to Bali sometime soon because I love travelling and those life experiences are important to me . ''
“ There ’ s also a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' the trainee nutritionist said .
`` For example , my mum visited me a few weeks ago so I used my weekly budget to take her out to dinner .
`` Eating out isn ’ t usually something I spend my money on but I loved doing it for her .
I spend on my friends ’ birthdays too.
” Rachael will qualify as a nutritionist in the summer and will no longer work as a live-in nanny .
However , even though she will have to start paying for accommodation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lifestyle and saving habits – with an aim to save even more every year as her salary increases .
“ There 's nearly always a way to save money on everything someone spends money on .
It takes time to look up how to and it takes sacrifice .
“ But it 's always possible and there 's always a way .
And even if saving is absolutely impossible , everything is cut back to the bone already , I do believe it 's always possible to earn more .
`` It might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always possible .
I believe it comes down to three things : believing in yourself , putting in the hours and not giving up when it gets hard.
” • Use house or rent hacking methods to reduce cost of housing such as renting out spare rooms or moving to a cheaper area if you ’ re rentinf • Find ways to reduce money spent on transportation and food as these are usually two large outgoings .
• Spend time writing a list of all the activities or hobbies you could do that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find fun .
• Prioritise unnecessary costs .
Do n't do and buy everything you want but prioritise a few activities or items that have the most value to you • Set up clear budgets for housing , utilities and contracts , food , transportation , entertainment and non-essential shopping ( clothes etc ) and set up a standing order for your savings to go straight into an investment account

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After Rachael Zoey had a wake up call a little over a year ago she went on a mission to save as much as she possibly could - and the results have been astonishing
Woman explains how she managed to save incredible £14,000 from her £20k salary
Londoner Rachael Zoey has just explained how she managed to save a frankly astonishing £14,000 in a single year despite earning just £20,000.
The 25-year-old pulled it off thanks to a combination of clever money-saving tactics and simply cutting out wasteful expenses.
Everything from Ubers home to hair salons appointments were cut, as she started saving £100 a week for her future.
"I adopted a minimalist mindset and completely changed my spending," Rachel explained.
"I stopped everything from Ubers, facials, dying my hair, unnecessary expensive food, buying alcohol to getting coffee out every day."
Now, the live-in nanny from South West London is trying to inspire others to do the same using her YouTube channel as she attempts to build up enough to retire by 35.
Image: Rachael Zoey/News Dog Media) Rachael Zoey/News Dog Media)
“I really want to help others to achieve financial freedom and show people my age, younger or older that they have more power or say over the future than they think they do," Rachel said.
“The earlier you start saving and investing the better off you can be! But certainly if you’re under 50 years old, it’s never too late to get financial security.
“The goal doesn’t have to be as extreme as retiring in ten years, it’s just about putting a little aside every month.
"Saving just £100 a week and investing it is the difference between retiring with £1,000,000 in 35 years or retiring with nothing."
Image: Rachael Zoey/News Dog Media) Rachael Zoey/News Dog Media)
Rachael's mission to save all she could came when she realised her salary wasn't rising.
“I was spending all of my money, all of it. I had about £1,500 coming in every month as disposable income. Working as a live-in nanny, I had no rent and no bills, apart from my phone," she said.
“But one day, I suddenly realised I’m not super young anymore and I had been on the same £20k salary for the last two years.
"I was an adult now and not everything was going to fall into my lap like I thought. The harsh reality hit me and I decided that something had to change.”
But it was a YouTube challenge that kicked things into a high gear.
“Around that time, I watched a YouTube video about a 3 week ‘No Buy Challenge’ where you can only spend money on essentials such as utility bills, rent, food and travel," the 25-year-old explained.
“I love a challenge so I gave it a go. I was amazed that by the end of the three weeks, I had saved almost £1,000 and that pushed me to change my life.”
Image: Rachael Zoey/News Dog Media) Rachael Zoey/News Dog Media)
After that, she went through her bank statements and worked out what she could cut.
“It was all going on coffee, Ubers, clothes stores and beauty treatments," she said.
"I decided to stop all this spending and immediately cancelled all my unnecessary monthly direct debits such as my yoga memberships and Netflix subscriptions. That wasn’t easy at first because a lot of my memberships were for things I enjoyed."
She started making her own coffee, staying in with friends rather than going out and prepping her own facials at home.
She also gave up booze.
“I think alcohol was driving a lot of my spending and poor decisions,” Rachael admitted.
But that doesn't mean all luxury or indulgence has gone.
“Now before I spend money, I think to myself will I be happy in a year if I spend this money?
“Sometimes of course I do treat myself. Recently I paid £30 for a discounted yoga membership and I’m also planning a trip to Bali sometime soon because I love travelling and those life experiences are important to me."
Image: Rachael Zoey/News Dog Media) Rachael Zoey/News Dog Media)
“There’s also a difference between being frugal and cheap," the trainee nutritionist said.
"For example, my mum visited me a few weeks ago so I used my weekly budget to take her out to dinner.
"Eating out isn’t usually something I spend my money on but I loved doing it for her. I spend on my friends’ birthdays too.”
Rachael will qualify as a nutritionist in the summer and will no longer work as a live-in nanny.
However, even though she will have to start paying for accommodation, Rachael is determined to continue her frugal lifestyle and saving habits – with an aim to save even more every year as her salary increases.
Image: Rachael Zoey/News Dog Media) Rachael Zoey/News Dog Media)
“There's nearly always a way to save money on everything someone spends money on. It takes time to look up how to and it takes sacrifice.
“But it's always possible and there's always a way. And even if saving is absolutely impossible, everything is cut back to the bone already, I do believe it's always possible to earn more.
"It might not be easy, but it's always possible. I believe it comes down to three things: believing in yourself, putting in the hours and not giving up when it gets hard.”
Rachael's top tips for saving
Use house or rent hacking methods to reduce cost of housing such as renting out spare rooms or moving to a cheaper area if you’re rentinf
Find ways to reduce money spent on transportation and food as these are usually two large outgoings.
Spend time writing a list of all the activities or hobbies you could do that are free or cheap yet you personally find fun.
Prioritise unnecessary costs. Don't do and buy everything you want but prioritise a few activities or items that have the most value to you
Set up clear budgets for housing, utilities and contracts, food, transportation, entertainment and non-essential shopping (clothes etc) and set up a standing order for your savings to go straight into an investment account
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thedailymirror--2020-01-30--Charlotte Crosby moans she has been on a sex ban because of her 'infections'

Charlotte Crosby has confessed she has n't had sex with Ryan Gallagher because of her `` infections '' .
The Geordie Shore star , 29 , lamented she had been on a sex ban as she explained she `` ca n't really go there at the moment '' on Thursday 's The Project .
Fireworks have been shooting between Charlotte and Ryan while they acted on the sparks of their sizzling chemistry in the I 'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here !
Australia jungle .
But the reality star bombshell was forced to admit the couple had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the sheets because she has been battling infections .
Highest and lowest I 'm A Celeb fees as Charlotte Crosby rumoured to get body '' > The Geordie Shore star , 29 , lamented she had been on a sex ban as she explained she `` ca n't really go there at the moment '' on Thursday 's The Project .
Fireworks have been shooting between Charlotte and Ryan while they acted on the sparks of their sizzling chemistry in the I 'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here !
Australia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was forced to admit the couple had n't been able to get steamy under the sheets because she has been battling infections .
She told TV hosts : `` Obviously we spent last night together - nothing like you think !
I 've got some infections down there ... you ca n't really go there at the moment . ''
Charlotte was triumphant when she admitted she only needed two more days on the cream .
The MTV personality promised the new couple plan to work in some saucy sex sessions at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ treatment .
She added : `` So at the weekend there 's going to be some fireworks , I tell you now !
`` Give us two more days with the cream ! ''
Charlotte and Ryan have both divulged their plans to maintain their romance in the outside world after fans questioned whether it was a showmance .
Their flirtation begun before the couple had even set eyes on each other as they flirted up a storm on Instagram ahead of their telly stint together .
Charlotte has been moving on since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Love Island and Ex On The Beach fame .
The lovebirds had been romancing for two years before their relationship crumbled and Joshua set his sights on going on Celebs Go Dating .
She told TV hosts : `` Obviously we spent last night together - nothing like you think !
I 've got some infections down there ... you ca n't really go there at the moment . ''
Charlotte was triumphant when she admitted she only needed two more days on the cream .
The MTV personality promised the new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sex sessions at the weekend after she has completed her medical treatment .
She added : `` So at the weekend there 's going to be some fireworks , I tell you now !
`` Give us two more days with the cream ! ''
Charlotte and Ryan have both divulged their plans to maintain their romance in the outside world after fans questioned whether it was a showmance .
Their flirtation begun before the couple had even set eyes on each other as they flirted up a storm on Instagram ahead of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been moving on since her bitter split from Joshua Ritchie , of Love Island and Ex On The Beach fame .
The lovebirds had been romancing for two years before their relationship crumbled and Joshua set his sights on going on Celebs Go Dating .

Charlotte Crosby hasn't had sex with Ryan because she has infections
Charlotte Crosby hasn't had sex with Ryan because she has infections
Charlotte Crosby hasn't been able to get steamy under the covers with Ryan Gallagher because of her "infections"
Charlotte Crosby moans she's been on a sex ban because of 'infections'
Charlotte Crosby has confessed she hasn't had sex with Ryan Gallagher because of her "infections".
The Geordie Shore star, 29, lamented she had been on a sex ban as she explained she "can't really go there at the moment" on Thursday's The Project.
Fireworks have been shooting between Charlotte and Ryan while they acted on the sparks of their sizzling chemistry in the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! Australia jungle.
But the reality star bombshell was forced to admit the couple hadn't been able to get steamy under the sheets because she has been battling infections.
Image: Ten) Ten)
She told TV hosts: "Obviously we spent last night together - nothing like you think! I've got some infections down there... you can't really go there at the moment."
Charlotte was triumphant when she admitted she only needed two more days on the cream.
The MTV personality promised the new couple plan to work in some saucy sex sessions at the weekend after she has completed her medical treatment.
Image: Ten) Ten)
She added: "So at the weekend there's going to be some fireworks, I tell you now!
"Give us two more days with the cream!"
Charlotte and Ryan have both divulged their plans to maintain their romance in the outside world after fans questioned whether it was a showmance.
Image: Network 10) Network 10)
Their flirtation begun before the couple had even set eyes on each other as they flirted up a storm on Instagram ahead of their telly stint together.
Charlotte has been moving on since her bitter split from Joshua Ritchie, of Love Island and Ex On The Beach fame.
The lovebirds had been romancing for two years before their relationship crumbled and Joshua set his sights on going on Celebs Go Dating.
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She told TV hosts: "Obviously we spent last night together - nothing like you think! I've got some infections down there... you can't really go there at the moment."
Charlotte was triumphant when she admitted she only needed two more days on the cream.
The MTV personality promised the new couple plan to work in some saucy sex sessions at the weekend after she has completed her medical treatment.
Image: Ten) Ten)
She added: "So at the weekend there's going to be some fireworks, I tell you now!
"Give us two more days with the cream!"
Charlotte and Ryan have both divulged their plans to maintain their romance in the outside world after fans questioned whether it was a showmance.
Image: Network 10) Network 10)
Their flirtation begun before the couple had even set eyes on each other as they flirted up a storm on Instagram ahead of their telly stint together.
Charlotte has been moving on since her bitter split from Joshua Ritchie, of Love Island and Ex On The Beach fame.
The lovebirds had been romancing for two years before their relationship crumbled and Joshua set his sights on going on Celebs Go Dating.


thedailymirror--2020-01-30--Anthony Knott funeral: Crowds line streets for firefighter whose body was found in river

Crowds have lined the streets for the funeral of a `` hero '' firefighter whose body was found in a river three weeks after he vanished .
Dad-of-four Anthony Knott was the centre of a missing person search in Lewes , east Sussex , for three weeks after he disappeared during a pub crawl with his London Fire Brigade colleagues on December 20 .
His body was then found in the River Ouse at Denton Island in Newhaven , East Sussex on January 10 .
Anthony ’ s friends and family held each other and watched as his coffin was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ morning .
Moments before his fellow colleagues said a prayer to remember the firefighter .
A touching arrangement at the back of Anthony ’ s hearse spells out the word ‘ Daddy ’ in white flowers .
Meanwhile on the floor there are further meaningful arrangements , including a football shirt in red and black - the colours of Orpington Athletic Football club who Anthony played for before his tragic death .
Heartfelt messages , bouquets of flowers and pictures of Anthony have also been carefully placed on the pavement .
Family members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the funeral of the dedicated Spurs fan , Kent Live reports .
A statement issued on behalf of the 33-year-old 's devastated family at the time said they were `` completely heartbroken '' but thanked everyone for their `` incredible support '' .
His fiancee Lucy Otto posted a heartbreaking tribute to Anthony after his death .
`` I love you , I always have and I always will , '' she wrote on her Facebook .
A statement on behalf of Anthony ’ s family , issued by Leonie Marsh-Williams , explained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today .
She said : `` Football shirts & smart dark trousers please .
If you knew Anthony you would know he was a dedicated Spurs fan so no Arsenal tops please .
Alternatively smart funeral wear please .
`` Please note - there are NO toilet facilities at St Giles Church .
`` The procession will be leaving Valentine & Turner , 262 High Street , Orpington , BR6 0NB at 10:15am .
`` After , you are welcome to join us at the Daylight Inn , Station Square , Pettswood BR51LZ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can these be sent to Valentine and Turner , 262 High street , Orpington , BR60NB by 10am on 30th January .
`` Our chosen charity for any donations is the Royal Life Saving Society UK '' Also for Anthony ’ s family that he sadly leaves behind , donations are also welcome on our justgiving page .
After the body was taken from the river Detective Inspector Mark Rosser said : `` Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Anthony at this difficult time .
`` We too are saddened @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public and media to respect the families ' privacy at this time .
`` We would like to thank the public for their tremendous support with our investigation into the disappearance of Anthony , along with our partner agencies and volunteers who assisted with the search . ''

Family and friends observe Anthony Knott's coffin being carried to hearse
Family and friends observe Anthony Knott's coffin being carried to hearse
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The dad-of-four was the centre of a missing person search in Lewes, east Sussex, for three weeks after he disappeared during a pub crawl with his London Fire Brigade colleagues - his body was then found in the River Ouse
Anthony Knott funeral: Crowds line streets for firefighter whose body was found in river
Crowds lined the streets for the funeral of a "hero" firefighter whose body was found in a river three weeks after he vanished.
Dad-of-four Anthony Knott was the centre of a missing person search in Lewes, east Sussex, after he disappeared during a pub crawl with his London Fire Brigade colleagues on December 20.
His body was then found in the River Ouse at Denton Island in Newhaven, East Sussex on January 10, reports Kent Live.
Anthony’s friends and family held each other and watched as his coffin was brought out from the funeral directors this morning.
Moments before, fellow colleagues said a prayer to remember the firefighter.
A touching arrangement at the back of Anthony’s hearse spells out the word ‘Daddy’ in white flowers.
Meanwhile on the floor there are further meaningful arrangements, including a football shirt in red and black - the colours of Orpington Athletic Football club who Anthony played for before his tragic death.
Heartfelt messages, bouquets of flowers and pictures of Anthony have also been carefully placed on the pavement.
Family members asked people to wear football shirts at the funeral of the dedicated Spurs fan.
A statement issued on behalf of the 33-year-old's devastated family after his death said they were "completely heartbroken" but thanked everyone for their "incredible support".
His fiancee Lucy Otto posted a heartbreaking tribute to Anthony.
"I love you, I always have and I always will," she wrote on her Facebook.
"Sleep tight my hero."
A statement on behalf of Anthony’s family, issued by Leonie Marsh-Williams, explained what people could expect from the funeral today.
She said: "Football shirts & smart dark trousers please. If you knew Anthony you would know he was a dedicated Spurs fan so no Arsenal tops please. Alternatively smart funeral wear please.
"Please note - there are NO toilet facilities at St Giles Church.
"The procession will be leaving Valentine & Turner, 262 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0NB at 10:15am.
"12pm - Service & Burial at St Giles Church, Farnborough, Kent.
"After, you are welcome to join us at the Daylight Inn, Station Square, Pettswood BR51LZ.
"Flowers are welcome, please can these be sent to Valentine and Turner, 262 High street, Orpington, BR60NB by 10am on 30th January.
"Our chosen charity for any donations is the Royal Life Saving Society UK
"Also for Anthony’s family that he sadly leaves behind, donations are also welcome on our justgiving page.
"Thankyou for your continued support x."
After the body was taken from the river Detective Inspector Mark Rosser said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Anthony at this difficult time.
"We too are saddened by this update and would ask the public and media to respect the families' privacy at this time.
"We would like to thank the public for their tremendous support with our investigation into the disappearance of Anthony, along with our partner agencies and volunteers who assisted with the search."


thedailymirror--2020-01-30--Laurence Fox comes out fighting for Alistair Stewart in supportive Twitter rant

Laurence Fox has taken to Twitter to defend Alistair Stewart following his shock decision to step down from ITV after 40 years .
Presenter Alastair announced that he was stepping down from ITV News after `` errors of judgment in use of social media '' after he was accused of making racist remarks to Twitter user Martin Shapland by referring to him as an 'ape ' .
And now the actor , 41 , has come out fighting for the ITV star by claiming that his use of language in the tweet was 'exploited ' and the subject of racism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In an attempt to stand up for Alistair , 'The Becoming Jane ' star wrote : '' There is a war on language .
These authoritarian , totalitarian ideologies want to scare you into silence by forcing racism into every word and thought . ''
`` They have exploited our tolerance and our decency .
They are the exact thing they accuse you of . ''
It appears that the majority of the actors followers agree with his latest statement , as many have replied with a petition to reinstate Stewart to ITV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' support the view that he was wrongly accussed .
While another follower posted screenshots of Shapland 's previous posts which appear to bash white people .
The veteran journalist , 67 , apologised in a statement yesterday and said that he regretted the `` misjudgement '' .
Alastair was accused of calling a black Twitter user an `` ape '' just weeks before announcing his shock resignation from ITV News this evening .
Yesterday , the star 's Twitter profile appeared to have been deleted and he said in a statement : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regret , but it ’ s been a privilege to bring the news to households throughout the UK for the past 40 years . ''
Stewart and Twitter user Martin Shapland were involved in a heated debate on social media over the financial relationship between the tax payer and the Crown earlier this month .
`` As makes the angels weep ; who , with our spleens , Would all themselves laugh mortal . ''
Shapland retweeted the comment and branded Stewart a `` disgrace '' , writing : `` Just an ITV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the cover of Shakespeare .
Measure for measure , Alistair is a disgrace . ''
The newsreader responded at one point with a quote from Shakespeare 's Measure for Measure .
Stewart wrote : `` But man , proud man , Dress 'd in a little brief authority Most ignorant of what he 's most assur 'd - His glassy essence—like an angry ape Plays such fantastic tricks before high heaven .
ITN have not confirmed that the tweets are linked to Stewart stepping down from ITV News .
An ITN spokesperson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years working across a variety of news programmes , Alastair Stewart is stepping down from his presenting duties .
`` The decision , which is supported by both ITV and ITN , follows errors of judgement in Alastair ’ s use of social media which breached ITN ’ s editorial guidelines .
`` Alastair has had a long career as a staff reporter and presenter on ITV News programmes .
In recent times he has been a part time freelance presenter mainly on the lunchtime news and weekend programmes . ''
Stewart first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ longest serving male newsreader.ITN 's chief executive Anna Mallett said : `` We would like to recognise Alastair 's contribution as one of the UK 's foremost journalists and TV presenters and to thank him for his commitment to delivering high-quality broadcast news over many years . ''
Michael Jermey , director of news and current affairs at ITV , added : `` Alastair has been a long-standing , familiar figure to viewers of ITV News , both reporting and presenting with distinction .
We wish him the very best for the future @ @

The actor has taken to Twitter to defend ITV newsreader Alistair Stewart following his decision to step down after racism claims
Laurence Fox comes out fighting for Alistair Stewart in supportive Twitter rant
Laurence Fox has taken to Twitter to defend Alistair Stewart following his shock decision to step down from ITV after 40 years.
Presenter Alastair announced that he was stepping down from ITV News after "errors of judgment in use of social media" after he was accused of making racist remarks to Twitter user Martin Shapland by referring to him as an 'ape'.
And now the actor, 41, has come out fighting for the ITV star by claiming that his use of language in the tweet was 'exploited' and the subject of racism was 'forced' into the scenario.
Image: BBC) BBC)
In an attempt to stand up for Alistair, 'The Becoming Jane' star wrote:
"There is a war on language. These authoritarian, totalitarian ideologies want to scare you into silence by forcing racism into every word and thought."
"They have exploited our tolerance and our decency. They are the exact thing they accuse you of."
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
It appears that the majority of the actors followers agree with his latest statement, as many have replied with a petition to reinstate Stewart to ITV, as well as others who 'wholeheartedly' support the view that he was wrongly accussed.
While another follower posted screenshots of Shapland's previous posts which appear to bash white people.
The veteran journalist, 67, apologised in a statement yesterday and said that he regretted the "misjudgement".
Alastair was accused of calling a black Twitter user an "ape" just weeks before announcing his shock resignation from ITV News this evening.
Yesterday, the star's Twitter profile appeared to have been deleted and he said in a statement:
Image: ITV) ITV)
"It was a misjudgement which I regret, but it’s been a privilege to bring the news to households throughout the UK for the past 40 years."
Stewart and Twitter user Martin Shapland were involved in a heated debate on social media over the financial relationship between the tax payer and the Crown earlier this month.
"As makes the angels weep; who, with our spleens, Would all themselves laugh mortal."
Shapland retweeted the comment and branded Stewart a "disgrace", writing: "Just an ITV newsreader referring to me as an ape with the cover of Shakespeare. Measure for measure, Alistair is a disgrace."
Image: ITV) ITV)
The newsreader responded at one point with a quote from Shakespeare's Measure for Measure.
Stewart wrote: "But man, proud man, Dress'd in a little brief authority Most ignorant of what he's most assur'd - His glassy essence—like an angry ape Plays such fantastic tricks before high heaven.
ITN have not confirmed that the tweets are linked to Stewart stepping down from ITV News.
An ITN spokesperson told the Mirror: "After many years working across a variety of news programmes, Alastair Stewart is stepping down from his presenting duties.
"The decision, which is supported by both ITV and ITN, follows errors of judgement in Alastair’s use of social media which breached ITN’s editorial guidelines.
"Alastair has had a long career as a staff reporter and presenter on ITV News programmes. In recent times he has been a part time freelance presenter mainly on the lunchtime news and weekend programmes."
Stewart first joined ITV in 1980 and was the longest serving male newsreader.ITN's chief executive Anna Mallett said: "We would like to recognise Alastair's contribution as one of the UK's foremost journalists and TV presenters and to thank him for his commitment to delivering high-quality broadcast news over many years."
Michael Jermey, director of news and current affairs at ITV, added: "Alastair has been a long-standing, familiar figure to viewers of ITV News, both reporting and presenting with distinction. We wish him the very best for the future."


thedailymirror--2020-01-30--Chinese Super League season postponed due to coronavirus with F1 Grand Prix in jeopardy

China 's domestic football season - including its lucrative Super League - has been postponed as sporting bodies join efforts to control the spread of the coronavirus .
The dramatic step follows the postponement of the World Indoor athletics championships , which were due to be held in China in March .
In a statement released on Thursday morning , the China Football Association ( CFA ) said the move was taken to help with the `` prevention and control of the pneumonia epidemic of the new coronavirus infection , and to protect the health of the majority of fans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game officials , clubs and district staff '' .
It said the decision affected the `` 2020 season national football competitions at all levels '' .
The Chinese Super League , featuring former Premier League stars such as Yaya Toure , Marouane Fellaini and ex-Chelsea midfielder Oscar , was scheduled to begin on February 22 and to run until October 31 .
A new starting date for the season has not been announced .
The CFA said it would `` continue to maintain close communication with national authorities , determine the timing of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the actual development of the epidemic situation and make reasonable adjustments to the system , schedule and scale of some events when necessary '' .
It added that it `` pays deep tribute to all medical workers and staff who are currently struggling in the frontline of epidemic prevention and control '' .
In Australia , China 's women 's football team has been forced into quarantine at a hotel in Brisbane , Queensland , after the state recorded its first case of coronavirus .
A 44-year-old man from Wuhan - the Chinese @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - is in isolation at the Gold Coast University Hospital , south of Brisbane .
The China team had been due to open the Women 's Olympic football tournament qualifiers with a match against Thailand in Sydney on Monday .
Ticket sales for the tournament have now been suspended .
On Wednesday , World Athletics postponed the World Indoor Championships , due to be held in Nanjing in March .
The sport 's governing body said it had taken the decision following advice from its own medical team and the World Health Organisation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ event for March 2021 .
World Athletics said in a statement : `` We know that China is doing all it can to contain the new coronavirus and we support them in all their efforts but it is necessary to provide our athletes , member federations and partners with a clear way forward in what is a complex and fast-moving set of circumstances . ''
The escalation of the crisis puts the status of the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix , scheduled to take place in Shanghai in April , in jeopardy .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ agency : `` Following the ongoing developments in China and in light of official advice issued by the British Foreign Office , we continue to monitor the situation in China closely with ( motor racing 's world governing body ) the FIA and the promoter on the ground . ''
There have been almost 8,000 confirmed cases in China , with the death toll standing at 170 .
More than 50 cases have been confirmed outside China .

The Chinese Super League, featuring former Premier League stars such as Yaya Toure, was scheduled to begin on February 22 and to run until October 31
China's domestic football season - including its lucrative Super League - has been postponed as sporting bodies join efforts to control the spread of the coronavirus.
The dramatic step follows the postponement of the World Indoor athletics championships, which were due to be held in China in March.
In a statement released on Thursday morning, the China Football Association (CFA) said the move was taken to help with the "prevention and control of the pneumonia epidemic of the new coronavirus infection, and to protect the health of the majority of fans, media, players, coaches, game officials, clubs and district staff".
It said the decision affected the "2020 season national football competitions at all levels".
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
The Chinese Super League, featuring former Premier League stars such as Yaya Toure, Marouane Fellaini and ex-Chelsea midfielder Oscar, was scheduled to begin on February 22 and to run until October 31.
A new starting date for the season has not been announced.
The CFA said it would "continue to maintain close communication with national authorities, determine the timing of each season's events in combination with the actual development of the epidemic situation and make reasonable adjustments to the system, schedule and scale of some events when necessary".
It added that it "pays deep tribute to all medical workers and staff who are currently struggling in the frontline of epidemic prevention and control".
In Australia, China's women's football team has been forced into quarantine at a hotel in Brisbane, Queensland, after the state recorded its first case of coronavirus.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
A 44-year-old man from Wuhan - the Chinese city at the centre of the outbreak - is in isolation at the Gold Coast University Hospital, south of Brisbane.
The China team had been due to open the Women's Olympic football tournament qualifiers with a match against Thailand in Sydney on Monday.
Ticket sales for the tournament have now been suspended.
On Wednesday, World Athletics postponed the World Indoor Championships, due to be held in Nanjing in March.
The sport's governing body said it had taken the decision following advice from its own medical team and the World Health Organisation, and would look to reschedule the event for March 2021.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
World Athletics said in a statement: "We know that China is doing all it can to contain the new coronavirus and we support them in all their efforts but it is necessary to provide our athletes, member federations and partners with a clear way forward in what is a complex and fast-moving set of circumstances."
The escalation of the crisis puts the status of the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix, scheduled to take place in Shanghai in April, in jeopardy.
An F1 spokesman told the PA news agency: "Following the ongoing developments in China and in light of official advice issued by the British Foreign Office, we continue to monitor the situation in China closely with (motor racing's world governing body) the FIA and the promoter on the ground."
There have been almost 8,000 confirmed cases in China, with the death toll standing at 170. More than 50 cases have been confirmed outside China.


thedailymirror--2020-01-30--Inside KFC branch with bulletproof glass to 'protect staff from violent customers'

This is the KFC branch with bulletproof glass believed to have been installed to protect staff from violent customers .
Earlier this week a store in Birmingham was branded as `` Britain 's roughest '' after putting up security wiring to protect team members .
But now it has emerged a branch in Nottingham has a bulletproof shield which separates staff from the public .
Customers at the branch on Alfreton Road are greeted by the unsightly screen which covers most of the serving area .
Residents who dine there have described it as a `` sign of the times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being `` served at a bank '' it does n't put them off eating there .
Dad-of-one Connor Turley , 33 , a fencer from Nottingham - which at one time was referred to as 'Shottingham ' over sky-high gun crime - said : `` I use this place quite a lot and did n't realise it was unusual .
`` I guess they have to think of the safety of their staff , which around this area is a good idea as it 's a bit rough around the edges .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are living in unfortunately . ''
Student Laura Horrocks , 21 , from Hockley , Nottingham , added : `` It does n't put me off , but I try not to come here at night .
`` Nottingham is n't as bad as it was for gun crime but it still has a pretty bad reputation . ''
Tim Brown , 44 , an insurance worker , from Aspley , Nottingham , added : `` It must be quite unsettling to work behind bullet proof glass but I understand why it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be too careful these days but I 've never seen it anywhere else .
It 's like ordering your food at a bank or a petrol station after hours . ''
One staff member at the store said today : `` It 's been like it for a while .
There 's not been any incidents since I worked here , but it 's there to keep us safe . ''
A spokeswoman for KFC told Mirror Online the bulletproof glass has `` always been there '' in the Nottingham store , since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comment further .
On Monday another KFC hit the headlines after they installed a wire grille across the counter following a series of attacks .
The Chelmsley Wood restaurant near Birmingham had reportedly seen staff members assaulted by intruders who jumped over the counter as well as several fights breaking out .
A KFC spokesperson said : `` We 're sorry for any issues caused by the barriers , but these have been put up for the safety of our team members . ''

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A branch on the outskirts of Nottingham has a shield of glass which separates staff from the public - and diners say it is a "sign of the times we are living in"
Inside KFC branch with glass shield at tills to 'protect staff from customers'
This is the KFC branch with a glass shield at the tills installed to protect staff from violent customers.
Earlier this week, a store in Birmingham was branded as "Britain's roughest" after putting up security wiring to protect team members.
But now it has emerged a branch in Nottingham also has a shield which separates staff from the public.
Customers at the branch on Alfreton Road are greeted by the unsightly screen which covers most of the serving area.
Residents who dine there have described it as a "sign of the times" but say although they feel like being "served at a bank" it doesn't put them off eating there.
Image: Tom Maddick / SWNS) Tom Maddick / SWNS)
Dad-of-one Connor Turley, 33, a fencer from Nottingham - which at one time was referred to as 'Shottingham' over sky-high gun crime - said: "I use this place quite a lot and didn't realise it was unusual.
"I guess they have to think of the safety of their staff, which around this area is a good idea as it's a bit rough around the edges.
"It's a sign of the times we are living in unfortunately."
Image: Tom Maddick / SWNS) Tom Maddick / SWNS)
Student Laura Horrocks, 21, from Hockley, Nottingham, added: "It doesn't put me off, but I try not to come here at night.
"Nottingham isn't as bad as it was for gun crime but it still has a pretty bad reputation."
Tim Brown, 44, an insurance worker, from Aspley, Nottingham, added: "It must be quite unsettling to work behind the glass but I understand why it is there.
Image: Tom Maddick / SWNS) Tom Maddick / SWNS) Image: Tom Maddick / SWNS) Tom Maddick / SWNS)
"You can never be too careful these days but I've never seen it anywhere else. It's like ordering your food at a bank or a petrol station after hours."
One staff member at the store said today: "It's been like it for a while. There's not been any incidents since I worked here, but it's there to keep us safe."
A KFC spokesperson said earlier today: "We're sorry for any issues caused by the barriers, but these have been put up for the safety of our team members."
Another spokesman later said the screen had been in place for a number of years and is not bulletproof.
"We've got no idea where this has come from. The glass is neither bulletproof nor new. In fact, it has been there for years," they said.
On Monday another KFC hit the headlines after they installed a wire grille across the counter following a series of attacks.
The Chelmsley Wood restaurant near Birmingham had reportedly seen staff members assaulted by intruders who jumped over the counter as well as several fights breaking out.
*An earlier version of this article said the glass was 'bullet proof'. This description has since been removed following an updated statement from an KFC spokesperson.


thedailymirror--2020-01-30--Antonio Conte makes Christian Eriksen admission after Inter Milan debut

Antonio Conte admitted he did n't want to hand Christian Eriksen his debut in Wednesday night 's Coppa Italia win over Fiorentina - but felt he had little choice .
Eriksen completed his switch from Spurs to San Siro on Tuesday , joining the Nerazzurri in a £16.8million deal .
And he was swiftly into the heart of the action in Wednesday 's quarter-final clash , coming on as a substitute with 24 minutes remaining , replacing Alexis Sanchez .
At that point the score was 1-1 , before Nicolo Barella promptly struck the winner - just 42 seconds after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ initially keen on bringing Eriksen into the fray , so soon after his arrival .
However , he insists his hand was forced due to a lack of options .
`` We did not intend to use Eriksen so soon , as he only started training with us yesterday , but Matias Vecino and Barella were the only available midfielders , '' Conte told Rai Sport .
`` Eriksen has character and raises the quality level of the squad .
I hope to get more players back , because we really are limited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a system with a trequarista today to deal with the absence of Stefano Sensi and Marcelo Brozovic .
`` Eriksen can play in a few different roles , and we 'll see - it could be an option , but we need to work on it a lot more .
`` We were rather forced into using the three strikers together because I found out about the problems in midfield . ''
Barella scored the winner or Conte 's men , but the midfielder now faces seeing his playing time diminish following the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 22 year-old insists he is relishing the opportunity to work alongside the Danish international .
`` My adventure at Inter is going very well , everyone has faith in me and we are doing something important , '' Barella added .
`` Eriksen is world class and will raise the quality level of the whole squad .
`` I hope he can soon make San Siro burst with joy . ''

Former Tottenham midfielder Eriksen completed his move to San Siro earlier this week, before making his debut for the Nerazzurri against Fiorentina on Wednesday night
Antonio Conte admitted he didn't want to hand Christian Eriksen his debut in Wednesday night's Coppa Italia win over Fiorentina - but felt he had little choice.
Eriksen completed his switch from Spurs to San Siro on Tuesday, joining the Nerazzurri in a £16.8million deal.
And he was swiftly into the heart of the action in Wednesday's quarter-final clash, coming on as a substitute with 24 minutes remaining, replacing Alexis Sanchez.
At that point the score was 1-1, before Nicolo Barella promptly struck the winner - just 42 seconds after Eriksen's introduction.
Conte wasn't initially keen on bringing Eriksen into the fray, so soon after his arrival.
However, he insists his hand was forced due to a lack of options.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images) Image: SIPA USA/PA Images) SIPA USA/PA Images)
"We did not intend to use Eriksen so soon, as he only started training with us yesterday, but Matias Vecino and Barella were the only available midfielders," Conte told Rai Sport .
"Eriksen has character and raises the quality level of the squad. I hope to get more players back, because we really are limited in the middle.
"We tried a system with a trequarista today to deal with the absence of Stefano Sensi and Marcelo Brozovic.
Image: SIPA USA/PA Images) SIPA USA/PA Images)
"Eriksen can play in a few different roles, and we'll see - it could be an option, but we need to work on it a lot more.
"We were rather forced into using the three strikers together because I found out about the problems in midfield."
Barella scored the winner or Conte's men, but the midfielder now faces seeing his playing time diminish following the arrival of Eriksen.
However, the 22 year-old insists he is relishing the opportunity to work alongside the Danish international.
"My adventure at Inter is going very well, everyone has faith in me and we are doing something important," Barella added.
"Eriksen is world class and will raise the quality level of the whole squad.
"I hope he can soon make San Siro burst with joy."


thedailymirror--2020-01-30--One of world's worst paedophiles forced boys to smile as he raped them

Horrific details of Australia 's worst paedophile 's crimes have emerged as he was sentenced to 35 years in prison .
Boris Kunsevitsky pleaded guilty to 59 offences including rape of a child and producing child abuse images .
The 53-year-old former children 's nurse , also admitted documenting the abuse of 47 boys in Singapore , Indonesia , Australia and the Philippines in 35,000 photos and 4,800 videos .
Australian Supreme Court Judge John Champion said the images which were found in a folder on his hard drive named `` jailbait '' , were difficult to look at .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the video demanding the boys smiles as he raped them .
The abuse was carried out over a 15 year period between 2002 and 2017 .
The rapist drove one boy , 12 , who he had met in an online chat room , to his wife 's parents ' house where he set up a camera to record the abuse .
Some of Kunsevitsky 's overseas victims have never been identified .
Originally from the former USSR , Kunsevitsky , moved to Australia when he was 12 and went on to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Children 's Hospital .
He then moved to Singapore in 1999 to work at a medical equipment firm and proceeded to travel around Asia sexual abusing boys , the court heard .
Kunsevitsky was arrested on September 4 , 2017 , when he returned to Australia to visit his family .
He was working as a director at Singapore beauty products company Esthemedica .
When questioned by the police at the airport about images on his phone showing him having sex with a child , he said he never engaged in sexual acts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But the police found more evidence of his crimes in multiple electronic devices among his belongings that were shipped from Singapore .
Kunsevitsky will serve at least 28 years of the sentence before he is eligible for parole .

Sick details of evil 53-year-old Boris Kunsevitsky's crimes emerged as the former paediatric nurse from Australia was sentenced to 35 years in prison
One of world's worst paedophiles forced boys to smile as he raped them
Horrific details of Australia's worst paedophile's crimes have emerged as he was sentenced to 35 years in prison.
Boris Kunsevitsky pleaded guilty to 59 offences including rape of a child and producing child abuse images.
The 53-year-old former children's nurse, also admitted documenting the abuse of 47 boys in Singapore, Indonesia, Australia and the Philippines in 35,000 photos and 4,800 videos.
Australian Supreme Court Judge John Champion said the images which were found in a folder on his hard drive named "jailbait", were difficult to look at.
The court heard Kunsevitsky can be heard on the video demanding the boys smiles as he raped them.
Image: AAP/PA Images) AAP/PA Images)
The abuse was carried out over a 15 year period between 2002 and 2017.
The rapist drove one boy, 12, who he had met in an online chat room, to his wife's parents' house where he set up a camera to record the abuse.
Some of Kunsevitsky's overseas victims have never been identified.
Originally from the former USSR, Kunsevitsky, moved to Australia when he was 12 and went on to do graduate nursing training at the Royal Children's Hospital.
Image: AAP/PA Images) AAP/PA Images)
He then moved to Singapore in 1999 to work at a medical equipment firm and proceeded to travel around Asia sexual abusing boys, the court heard.
Kunsevitsky was arrested on September 4, 2017, when he returned to Australia to visit his family.
He was working as a director at Singapore beauty products company Esthemedica.
When questioned by the police at the airport about images on his phone showing him having sex with a child, he said he never engaged in sexual acts with children, the court heard.
But the police found more evidence of his crimes in multiple electronic devices among his belongings that were shipped from Singapore.
Kunsevitsky will serve at least 28 years of the sentence before he is eligible for parole.