thedailymirror--2020-07-29--Family consider camping on beach after finding Spanish hotel closed on arrival

A British family were left contemplating camping on the beach after arriving in Spain to find their hotel deserted with no water in the pool .
Cruz Hodgson , from Clifton , Nottingham , was hoping to celebrate his 11th birthday with an unforgettable holiday on the Spanish island - but will now be remembering it for all the wrong reasons .
Mum Laura Hodgson , 39 , her three kids and partner Corey Jackson , 29 , were due to stay in Las Piramides hotel after landing on Friday , July 17 .
But after finding it deserted they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the beach '' instead .
Ms Hodgson says they were left with `` no answers '' upon arrival - having been unable to find a contact number for online travel agent Loveholidays in order to find out what to do next .
For updates on coronavirus , follow our live blog HERE '' When we saw the hotel we were so shocked , '' the print factory worker told Nottinghamshire Live .
`` There was dust all over the windows and it looked like it had been closed for months .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hotel and noticed there was no water in the pool and there were blankets all over the furniture inside .
`` At the time I tried to get hold of Loveholidays on the phone and there was no number online , I could n't get hold of anyone .
`` We did n't know what to do - at one point we actually thought we might have to stop on the beach - so we walked around the corner and went into another hotel for help .
`` I ca n't fault the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really helpful .
He said there had been a few people from our hotel who had turned up asking why it was n't open . ''
Ms Hodgson and the family were offered short-term accommodation in the nearby hotel , which totalled €545 for the five people - `` nearly all their spending money '' .
They then got talking to another family in the new hotel who had suffered the same problem at Las Piramides - but had been told in advance that it was closed .
`` The other people managed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Loveholidays that was n't online , '' Ms Hodgson added .
`` They helped us get hold of them on the Saturday and Loveholidays arranged for us to get another hotel .
`` It was n't that far away but we lost 24 hours of our holiday by ringing around trying to find out why we were supposed to be for the rest of the holiday . ''
The parents say they were `` glad '' to have somewhere to stay after the fear of having nowhere , but say they have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the company about why they were not informed earlier .
Ms Hodgson said her son Cruz , now 11 , had his birthday on the holiday which was `` ruined '' by the fear of being `` stranded in a foreign country '' .
`` It would n't have been so bad if it was just me and Cory , but we had three kids so it was really scary '' , she added .
`` It was my son 's birthday and at the time we did n't know where we would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worse and his birthday was ruined .
`` We have had no answers from Loveholidays about why it was closed , I 've had no explanation as to why we did n't find out when we got there . ''
However , the company has supported the family by providing a refund and compensating the money for the temporary hotel accommodation - which Ms Hodgson confirmed has arrived back in her account .
The family have , however , been afforded one stroke of luck - arriving back into the UK on Friday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new two-week quarantine rule on arrivals from Spain - a decision Ms Hodgson describes as `` stupid '' .
Loveholidays apologised to the family for the inconvenience and said it has seen `` a number of cases '' where hotels have not reopened as planned .
A spokesperson for the firm said : `` We understand how frustrating and upsetting it must have been for Ms Hodgson and her family to arrive at their destination to find that their hotel was closed .
`` Unfortunately , the hotel that they were supposed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to their arrival , but this did not happen as planned and we were regrettably not informed about this .
`` This is never acceptable and we apologise to Ms Hodgson on behalf of Loveholidays .
We are pleased that we were able to swiftly refund and compensate them accordingly .
`` During these unprecedented times we have unfortunately seen a number of cases where hotels have changed their reopening plans at short notice and not communicated this to us .
`` Wherever possible we have worked to organise replacement accommodation and paid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ customer . ''

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Laura Hodgson and her family were forced to use most of their spending money on paying for new temporary accommodation after being given 'no warning' the hotel was closed
A British family were left contemplating camping on the beach after arriving in Spain to find their hotel deserted with no water in the pool.
Cruz Hodgson, from Clifton, Nottingham, was hoping to celebrate his 11th birthday with an unforgettable holiday on the Spanish island - but will now be remembering it for all the wrong reasons.
Mum Laura Hodgson, 39, her three kids and partner Corey Jackson, 29, were due to stay in Las Piramides hotel after landing on Friday, July 17.
But after finding it deserted they fear they might have to "stop on the beach" instead.
Ms Hodgson says they were left with "no answers" upon arrival - having been unable to find a contact number for online travel agent Loveholidays in order to find out what to do next.
For updates on coronavirus, follow our live blog HERE
"When we saw the hotel we were so shocked," the print factory worker told Nottinghamshire Live.
"There was dust all over the windows and it looked like it had been closed for months.
"We walked around the outside of the hotel and noticed there was no water in the pool and there were blankets all over the furniture inside.
"At the time I tried to get hold of Loveholidays on the phone and there was no number online, I couldn't get hold of anyone.
"We didn't know what to do - at one point we actually thought we might have to stop on the beach - so we walked around the corner and went into another hotel for help.
"I can't fault the guy in that hotel, he was really helpful. He said there had been a few people from our hotel who had turned up asking why it wasn't open."
Ms Hodgson and the family were offered short-term accommodation in the nearby hotel, which totalled €545 for the five people - "nearly all their spending money".
Image: Joseph Raynor) Joseph Raynor)
They then got talking to another family in the new hotel who had suffered the same problem at Las Piramides - but had been told in advance that it was closed.
"The other people managed to find us an emergency contact number for Loveholidays that wasn't online," Ms Hodgson added.
"They helped us get hold of them on the Saturday and Loveholidays arranged for us to get another hotel.
"It wasn't that far away but we lost 24 hours of our holiday by ringing around trying to find out why we were supposed to be for the rest of the holiday."
The parents say they were "glad" to have somewhere to stay after the fear of having nowhere, but say they have still had "no answers" from the company about why they were not informed earlier.
Ms Hodgson said her son Cruz, now 11, had his birthday on the holiday which was "ruined" by the fear of being "stranded in a foreign country".
"It wouldn't have been so bad if it was just me and Cory, but we had three kids so it was really scary", she added.
"It was my son's birthday and at the time we didn't know where we would be, so that made it even worse and his birthday was ruined.
"We have had no answers from Loveholidays about why it was closed, I've had no explanation as to why we didn't find out when we got there."
However, the company has supported the family by providing a refund and compensating the money for the temporary hotel accommodation - which Ms Hodgson confirmed has arrived back in her account.
The family have, however, been afforded one stroke of luck - arriving back into the UK on Friday, July 24 and just missing the new two-week quarantine rule on arrivals from Spain - a decision Ms Hodgson describes as "stupid".
Loveholidays apologised to the family for the inconvenience and said it has seen "a number of cases" where hotels have not reopened as planned.
A spokesperson for the firm said: "We understand how frustrating and upsetting it must have been for Ms Hodgson and her family to arrive at their destination to find that their hotel was closed.
"Unfortunately, the hotel that they were supposed to stay at was due to re-open prior to their arrival, but this did not happen as planned and we were regrettably not informed about this.
"This is never acceptable and we apologise to Ms Hodgson on behalf of Loveholidays. We are pleased that we were able to swiftly refund and compensate them accordingly.
"During these unprecedented times we have unfortunately seen a number of cases where hotels have changed their reopening plans at short notice and not communicated this to us.
"Wherever possible we have worked to organise replacement accommodation and paid for any resulting expenses incurred by the customer."


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thedailymirror--2020-07-28--Kate Garraway has been 'so strong as husband fights coronavirus' says Lorraine

Lorraine Kelly has hailed Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway for her 'strength ' as her husband fights the effects of Covid-19 .
Lorraine , 60 , has said that Kate has been `` so strong '' as Derek Draper spent weeks in intensive care after being hospitalised in March .
Kate updated GMB viewers with the latest news of her husband , after having an `` emotional '' visit on Monday night .
She revealed : `` It was quite a tough visit yesterday , he has had a tough couple of weeks , and it 's frustrating ... @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me is , 'Sometimes , Kate , a day where nothing has gone backwards and nothing has gone wrong is a positive one ' .
`` So it 's a stable day , but I am desperate for a step forward . ''
Speaking to Good Housekeeping , Lorraine hailed Kate , saying : `` My friend and colleague Kate Garraway has been so strong .
She pops into my head an awful lot .
Her situation is so hard on her and her kids . ''
Lorraine also opened up about her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying that she was quickly overwhelmed with anxiety before getting to grips with it .
She said : `` When we first went into lockdown , I had real anxiety and felt quite overwhelmed by it all .
`` Back then , the news channels were on constantly , I was always looking at social media , and it was too much .
So I now take a little bit of time out .
`` The main thing that makes it better for me is taking Angus for a walk .
He ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comes into the room every morning before I get up , around 5am , and he sits on my bed and it just makes me feel better.
” Presenting her ITV show Lorraine , gave her some `` purpose '' during the lockdown and she said that it helped her through this difficult time .
Lorraine continued : `` It ’ s given me some purpose .
I think we ’ ve tried to be as positive as we can in the circumstances , and focus on things that are uplifting .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the darkness .
It ’ s been lovely to receive feedback from viewers saying that it ’ s actually quite reassuring to see me every day , too.
” Lorraine believes the pandemic has changed people ’ s lives forever but this is `` no bad thing . ''
Speaking about how we move forward from here , she said : `` I think people are reassessing their lives , and that ’ s no bad thing – we don ’ t usually get the time to do that because we ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with everything .
It ’ s given us the opportunity to think about the future and prioritise what ’ s important .
`` I ’ ve certainly seen a few of my friends in relationships who are thinking , ‘ Do you know what ?
I ’ m not happy.
’ '' It ’ s really interesting how that ’ s come about .
You can ’ t be selfish about these things , but you only have one life and you have to try to be as happy and fulfilled as you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kelly interview in the September issue of Good Housekeeping , on sale July 29 .
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Lorraine Kelly has hailed her ITV colleague Kate Garraway for her strength of character as her husband Derek Draper continues to fight the effects of Covid-19
Kate Garraway has been 'so strong as husband fights coronavirus' says Lorraine Kelly
Lorraine Kelly has hailed Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway for her 'strength' as her husband fights the effects of Covid-19.
Lorraine, 60, has said that Kate has been "so strong" as Derek Draper spent weeks in intensive care after being hospitalised in March.
Kate updated GMB viewers with the latest news of her husband, after having an "emotional" visit on Monday night.
She revealed: "It was quite a tough visit yesterday, he has had a tough couple of weeks, and it's frustrating...
"But what the doctor said to me is, 'Sometimes, Kate, a day where nothing has gone backwards and nothing has gone wrong is a positive one'.
"So it's a stable day, but I am desperate for a step forward."
Image: ITV) ITV)
Speaking to Good Housekeeping, Lorraine hailed Kate, saying: "My friend and colleague Kate Garraway has been so strong. She pops into my head an awful lot. Her situation is so hard on her and her kids."
Lorraine also opened up about her mental health during the coronavirus lockdown, saying that she was quickly overwhelmed with anxiety before getting to grips with it.
Image: Nicky Johnston/Good Housekeeping) Nicky Johnston/Good Housekeeping)
She said: "When we first went into lockdown, I had real anxiety and felt quite overwhelmed by it all.
"Back then, the news channels were on constantly, I was always looking at social media, and it was too much. So I now take a little bit of time out.
"The main thing that makes it better for me is taking Angus for a walk. He’s such a stress-buster.
"He comes into the room every morning before I get up, around 5am, and he sits on my bed and it just makes me feel better.”
Image: Nicky Johnston/Good Housekeeping) Nicky Johnston/Good Housekeeping)
Presenting her ITV show Lorraine, gave her some "purpose" during the lockdown and she said that it helped her through this difficult time.
Lorraine continued: "It’s given me some purpose. I think we’ve tried to be as positive as we can in the circumstances, and focus on things that are uplifting.
"You want a bit of light in the darkness. It’s been lovely to receive feedback from viewers saying that it’s actually quite reassuring to see me every day, too.”
Lorraine believes the pandemic has changed people’s lives forever but this is "no bad thing."
Image: Nicky Johnston/Good Housekeeping) Nicky Johnston/Good Housekeeping)
Image: Good Housekeeping) Good Housekeeping)
Speaking about how we move forward from here, she said: "I think people are reassessing their lives, and that’s no bad thing – we don’t usually get the time to do that because we’re all so busy working and getting on with everything. It’s given us the opportunity to think about the future and prioritise what’s important.
"I’ve certainly seen a few of my friends in relationships who are thinking, ‘Do you know what? I’m not happy.’
"It’s really interesting how that’s come about. You can’t be selfish about these things, but you only have one life and you have to try to be as happy and fulfilled as you can."
*Read the full Lorraine Kelly interview in the September issue of Good Housekeeping, on sale July 29 .
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thedailymirror--2020-07-28--Primark to launch nationwide recycling scheme with bins for unwanted clothes

Budget fashion giant Primark is launching a nationwide recycling scheme to prevent mountains of old clothes ending up in landfill .
The high street chain is installing collection points in every one of its 190 UK stores .
People can leave unwanted clothes , shoes and bags , regardless of where they bought them .
The involvement of Britain ’ s biggest clothing chain by volume marks a big step in battling the scourge of clothes being dumped in the bin .
Donated items will be reused , recycled or “ repurposed ” into new products , such as insulation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Profits from the scheme will go to UNICEF .
The launch comes despite firms such as Primark having been accused of fuelling “ throwaway fashion ” because of their cheap prices .
Primark argues over half of what it sells are basics - such as underwear and T-shirts - and that offering families “ amazing fashion at affordable prices ” is important .
The new scheme is being run with recycling specialist Yellow Octopus , which operates in 21 countries and claims to prevent around one million garments ending up in landfill every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Waste and Resources Action Programme ) estimated more than a third of people have had a clear out of unwanted textiles and clothing during lockdown .
Katharine Stewart , ethical trade and environmental sustainability director at Primark , said : “ We know people don ’ t always find it easy to recycle their clothes , textiles and shoes .
“ And we know people have had big clear outs during lockdown .
“ Now is the perfect time to be launching our in-store recycling programme , making it convenient for customers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from their wardrobe that they no longer need .
“ This will reduce waste going to landfill and help our customers to help the environment.
” WRAP is also urging people to prevent charity shops being swamped with donations by contacting them in advance or using other options , including Primark ’ s new scheme .

The budget fashion company will install collection points at all 190 UK stores in an effort to stop Brits dumping clothes in the bin, with profits from the scheme going to UNICEF
Primark to launch nationwide recycling scheme with bins for unwanted clothes
Budget fashion giant Primark is launching a nationwide recycling scheme to prevent mountains of old clothes ending up in landfill.
The high street chain is installing collection points in every one of its 190 UK stores.
People can leave unwanted clothes, shoes and bags, regardless of where they bought them.
The involvement of Britain’s biggest clothing chain by volume marks a big step in battling the scourge of clothes being dumped in the bin.
Donated items will be reused, recycled or “repurposed” into new products, such as insulation, toy stuffing and mattress fillers.
Profits from the scheme will go to UNICEF.
Image: Getty) Getty)
The launch comes despite firms such as Primark having been accused of fuelling “throwaway fashion” because of their cheap prices.
Primark argues over half of what it sells are basics - such as underwear and T-shirts - and that offering families “amazing fashion at affordable prices” is important.
The new scheme is being run with recycling specialist Yellow Octopus, which operates in 21 countries and claims to prevent around one million garments ending up in landfill every month.
Recent research by WRAP (the Waste and Resources Action Programme) estimated more than a third of people have had a clear out of unwanted textiles and clothing during lockdown.
Image: Katie Lunn / Teesside Live) Katie Lunn / Teesside Live)
Katharine Stewart, ethical trade and environmental sustainability director at Primark, said: “We know people don’t always find it easy to recycle their clothes, textiles and shoes.
“And we know people have had big clear outs during lockdown.
“Now is the perfect time to be launching our in-store recycling programme, making it convenient for customers to give a second life to items from their wardrobe that they no longer need.
“This will reduce waste going to landfill and help our customers to help the environment.”
WRAP is also urging people to prevent charity shops being swamped with donations by contacting them in advance or using other options, including Primark’s new scheme.


thedailymirror--2020-07-28--Tories 'failed to heed warnings of workers falling through Covid-19 support gap'

Warnings to ministers about the thousands of workers left without at support during the pandemic `` continue to go unheeded '' , the chair of a powerful House of Commons ' committee has warned .
Darren Jones , Chair of the Business , Energy and Industrial Strategy ( BEIS ) Committee has rejected Tory pledges that we are all in this together warning that the economic disaster caused by Covid-19 `` has not been shared out evenly '' .
Throughout the pandemic , thousands of Brits , including new starters in companies and company directors , often of very small @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Government 's support schemes , leading to destitution and hardship .
But the ministers have been slow to react , with additional support for those who find themselves falling outside the furlough or self-employed support schemes failing to emerge .
In his letter to Business Secretary Alok Sharma , Mr Jones shared concerns by bosses in retail and manufacturing industries and highlighted warnings of increasing redundancies in the wake of the furlough scheme changes coming in this weekend .
Mr Jones warned that Government must `` quickly learns the lessons of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdowns can gain access to more support .
They are currently only entitled to statutory sick pay or universal credit if a local shutdown sees them unable to work .
In his letter Mr Jones wrote : `` Given the evolving situation around Covid-19 , it 's inevitable that issues would emerge concerning the effectiveness of the Government 's support package and its impact on workers and businesses , '' said Mr Jones .
`` However , it is also the case that the alarm over gaps in the Government 's support , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ freelancers and agency workers , were being raised repeatedly by those affected and yet these warnings continued to go unheeded. ''
Rishi Sunak echoed a previous Chancellor in suggesting that the coronavirus has seen us all in it together .
However , it 's clear that the reality of the economic lockdown is that its impact has not been shared out evenly and that it is falling very heavily on some parts of our economy . ''
The Bristol West MP also highlighted warnings that regulators do not have the powers needed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to profit at a time of crisis and called for the Business Secretary to bring forward changes to tackle profiteers .

Darren Jones, Chair of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has written to Business Secretary Alok Sharma urging the Government to learn the lessons of the pandemic - quickly
Warnings to ministers about the thousands of workers left without at support during the pandemic "continue to go unheeded", the chair of a powerful House of Commons' committee has warned.
Darren Jones, Chair of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee has rejected Tory pledges that we are all in this together warning that the economic disaster caused by Covid-19 "has not been shared out evenly".
Throughout the pandemic, thousands of Brits, including new starters in companies and company directors, often of very small businesses, have fallen through the cracks of the Government's support schemes, leading to destitution and hardship.
But the ministers have been slow to react, with additional support for those who find themselves falling outside the furlough or self-employed support schemes failing to emerge.
In his letter to Business Secretary Alok Sharma, Mr Jones shared concerns by bosses in retail and manufacturing industries and highlighted warnings of increasing redundancies in the wake of the furlough scheme changes coming in this weekend.
Image: Bristol Post/SWNS) Bristol Post/SWNS)
Mr Jones warned that Government must "quickly learns the lessons of recent months" so workers facing local lockdowns can gain access to more support.
They are currently only entitled to statutory sick pay or universal credit if a local shutdown sees them unable to work.
In his letter Mr Jones wrote: "Given the evolving situation around Covid-19, it's inevitable that issues would emerge concerning the effectiveness of the Government's support package and its impact on workers and businesses," said Mr Jones.
Image: PA) PA)
"However, it is also the case that the alarm over gaps in the Government's support, such as for women and those affecting freelancers and agency workers, were being raised repeatedly by those affected and yet these warnings continued to go unheeded.
" Rishi Sunak echoed a previous Chancellor in suggesting that the coronavirus has seen us all in it together. However, it's clear that the reality of the economic lockdown is that its impact has not been shared out evenly and that it is falling very heavily on some parts of our economy."
The Bristol West MP also highlighted warnings that regulators do not have the powers needed to deal with people who jack up prices to profit at a time of crisis and called for the Business Secretary to bring forward changes to tackle profiteers.


thedailymirror--2020-07-28--Free school meals should be extended to 1.5m more or they may be 'left behind'

Free school meals should be extended to 1.5 million more children and those less well off should be fed in the school holidays , a Government ordered review found .
Leon restaurant founder Henry Dimbleby warned poorer children risk being “ left behind ” and demanded action to avoid a “ slow-motion disaster ” .
He delivered the National Food Strategy amid fears thousands of children will go hungry after the coronavirus pandemic .
Mr Dimbleby said : “ One of the miserable legacies of Covid-19 is likely to be a dramatic increase in unemployment and poverty , and therefore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on young bodies ( and minds ) are serious and long-lasting , and exacerbate social inequalities.
” It comes as it emerged Boris Johnson ’ s junk food advertising watershed of 9pm will take two years to be introduced .
Despite health campaigners saying the ban is “ long overdue ” ministers will give food firms the time to make food healthy enough to promote .
The study proposes an expansion of free school meals to every child where a parent is receiving Universal Credit .
At present , only children from households @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eligible .
Mr Dimbleby added : “ Children who are hungry at school struggle to concentrate , perform poorly , and have worse attendance records.
” Expanding the programme could reach an additional 1.5 million seven to 16-year-olds at a cost of £670 million a year .
The report also calls for an expansion of the holiday activity and food programme to all areas in England , reaching an extra 1.1 million children at a cost of £200 million a year .
And it urges an increase in the value of Healthy Start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the scheme to pregnant woman and households in receipt of Universal Credit with children under four .
The vouchers can be spent on vitamins , fruit , vegetables and milk , and the recommendation would mean an extra 290,000 pregnant women and under-fours would benefit , the study said .
Mr Dimbleby said the chief executives of Waitrose and the Co-Op have already agreed to supplement the vouchers with extra free fruit and vegetables .
Prof Susan Jebb , of Oxford University , who worked on the report , said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risk factor for ill-health in the UK , yet we do not treat it with the same seriousness afforded to other risk factors .
That has to change .
Part Two of the National Food Strategy is due to be published next year and will look at issues including climate change , pollution and antimicrobial resistance .

Sir Keir Starmer says free school meals is 'just one step' to end poverty
Sir Keir Starmer says free school meals is 'just one step' to end poverty
Leon restaurant founder Henry Dimbleby delivered the National Food Strategy amid fears thousands of children will go hungry after the coronavirus pandemic
Free school meals should be extended to 1.5m more kids or risk being 'left behind'
Free school meals should be extended to 1.5 million more children and those less well off should be fed in the school holidays, a Government ordered review found.
Leon restaurant founder Henry Dimbleby warned poorer children risk being “left behind” and demanded action to avoid a “slow-motion disaster”.
He delivered the National Food Strategy amid fears thousands of children will go hungry after the coronavirus pandemic.
Mr Dimbleby said: “One of the miserable legacies of Covid-19 is likely to be a dramatic increase in unemployment and poverty, and therefore hunger.
“The effects of hunger on young bodies (and minds) are serious and long-lasting, and exacerbate social inequalities.”
Image: PA) PA)
It comes as it emerged Boris Johnson’s junk food advertising watershed of 9pm will take two years to be introduced.
Despite health campaigners saying the ban is “long overdue” ministers will give food firms the time to make food healthy enough to promote.
The study proposes an expansion of free school meals to every child where a parent is receiving Universal Credit.
At present, only children from households earning less than £7,400 before benefits are eligible.
Mr Dimbleby added: “Children who are hungry at school struggle to concentrate, perform poorly, and have worse attendance records.”
Image: Getty) Getty)
Expanding the programme could reach an additional 1.5 million seven to 16-year-olds at a cost of £670 million a year.
The report also calls for an expansion of the holiday activity and food programme to all areas in England, reaching an extra 1.1 million children at a cost of £200 million a year.
And it urges an increase in the value of Healthy Start vouchers to £4.25 per week and expansion of the scheme to pregnant woman and households in receipt of Universal Credit with children under four.
The vouchers can be spent on vitamins, fruit, vegetables and milk, and the recommendation would mean an extra 290,000 pregnant women and under-fours would benefit, the study said.
Image: PA) PA)
Mr Dimbleby said the chief executives of Waitrose and the Co-Op have already agreed to supplement the vouchers with extra free fruit and vegetables.
Prof Susan Jebb, of Oxford University, who worked on the report, said: “A nutritionally poor-quality diet is the leading risk factor for ill-health in the UK, yet we do not treat it with the same seriousness afforded to other risk factors. That has to change.
“The Covid-19 pandemic has been a wake-up call.”
Part Two of the National Food Strategy is due to be published next year and will look at issues including climate change, pollution and antimicrobial resistance.


thedailymirror--2020-07-28--Prince William got policeman to pretend to be sniper to scare football rival

Prince William enlisted the help of a protection officer to pretend to be a sniper to scare a football opponent because `` everyone wanted to break my legs '' .
Footy fanatic Wills , 38 , jokingly asked the policeman to shine a laser 's red dot on the troublesome player while warning “ he 's following you ! ''
The Duke of Cambridge ’ s outlandish comments came amid a catalogue of confessions during an appearance on former England striker Peter Crouch ’ s podcast on BBC Radio Five Live .
During the recording , which took place at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , William confessed : `` A long time ago , I got one of my policemen to take a laser pen out with them .
And I got him to red mark , red dot one of the players .
`` I kept saying 'see , see what happened to you ' , I was about 15 at the time I said 'see , he 's following you , following you . ''
Former Liverpool , Tottenham and Portsmouth player Crouch howled with laughter , asking : `` pretending to have a sniper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ replying `` exactly it , it put him off for about you know 10 minutes . ''
As part of his year long Heads Up campaign , aimed at getting football fans talking about their problems , William revealed he once got on the beers during a stag-do in Blackpool , is known for belting out Queen 's Bohemian Rhapsody at karaoke , loves a chicken masala and nearly failed at courting future wife Kate by bizarrely buying her a pair of binoculars during one of their first dates .
At the start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , William answered a knock at the room door and was handed a takeaway curry from Crouch 's local Indian restaurant Samrat , in Ealing , west London .
The duke quipped : `` There 's an Uber driver out there on the floor being frisked , '' and when quizzed about his favourite Indian dish replied : `` Chicken masala , love that , a bit of flavour - I 'm not a vindaloo man put it that way . ''
The future king was quizzed on his Blackpool escapade by a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to reveal he met William who was out with his RAF mates when he popped to the toilets during the half-time break at a Blackpool match .
The duke replied : `` Well I ca n't vouch for me eyeing someone up in the loo , it sounds really quite awkward , but I was at a Blackpool game on a stag-do .
“ I was n't in fancy dress - it was n't my stag-do .
We had a good day . ''
Blackpool 's then manager Ian Holloway came out to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ duke said : `` I was like , 'why are n't you doing a team talk and instead you 're talking to a stag-do ' ... he was like 'no point do a frickin team talk , they 're not listening anyway ' `` '' It was a good game and we went on the theme park in the afternoon , which , after you 've had a few beers on a stag-do , is not pretty . ''
During the light-hearted chat William was asked what his favourite song to sing in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be honest , I 'm not going to lie I have n't sung karaoke for a while now , but probably Queen 's Bohemian Rhapsody , Queen .
`` It 's one of the few songs I know all the lyrics to . ''
Ahead of the Heads Up FA Cup Final on Saturday , William referred to himself playing football as a `` fat knacker running around at the back panting '' but who once used his persuasive skills to get former England captain David Beckahm to join his regular six-a-side team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years his passion for his football club Aston Villa has intensified : `` Since being a dad without a doubt , football has become way more important to me than ever used to , it 's really weird .
“ Like it 's changed a lot .
`` I need to go and be amongst other guys and kind of let out a bit of steam , shout a bit , not abuse the referee - because I 'm the president of the FA and I ca n't do that - but in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conversation turned to the worst presents bought for a partner and after Crouch confessed to buying his model wife Abbey Clancy a raincoat three years running , William said : `` I did get my wife a pair of binoculars once - she 's never let me forget that .
`` That was early on in the courtship that was - think that sealed the deal , '' and with Crouch laughing he added : `` It did n't go well .
Honestly , I have no idea why I bought her a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a good idea at the time . ''

Appearing on Peter Crouch's podcast, the Duke of Cambridge revealed he asked a policeman to red dot an opposition football player while shouting 'he's following you'
Prince William enlisted the help of a protection officer to pretend to be a sniper to scare a football opponent because "everyone wanted to break my legs".
Footy fanatic Wills, 38, jokingly asked the policeman to shine a laser's red dot on the troublesome player while warning “he's following you!"
The Duke of Cambridge’s outlandish comments came amid a catalogue of confessions during an appearance on former England striker Peter Crouch’s podcast on BBC Radio Five Live.
During the recording, which took place at Kensington Palace before the lockdown in March, William confessed: "A long time ago, I got one of my policemen to take a laser pen out with them. And I got him to red mark, red dot one of the players.
Image: PA) PA)
"I kept saying 'see, see what happened to you', I was about 15 at the time I said 'see, he's following you, following you."
Former Liverpool, Tottenham and Portsmouth player Crouch howled with laughter, asking: "pretending to have a sniper on him?," with William replying "exactly it, it put him off for about you know 10 minutes."
As part of his year long Heads Up campaign, aimed at getting football fans talking about their problems, William revealed he once got on the beers during a stag-do in Blackpool, is known for belting out Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody at karaoke, loves a chicken masala and nearly failed at courting future wife Kate by bizarrely buying her a pair of binoculars during one of their first dates.
At the start of the podcast recorded at Kensington Palace, William answered a knock at the room door and was handed a takeaway curry from Crouch's local Indian restaurant Samrat, in Ealing, west London.
The duke quipped: "There's an Uber driver out there on the floor being frisked," and when quizzed about his favourite Indian dish replied: "Chicken masala, love that, a bit of flavour - I'm not a vindaloo man put it that way."
Image: PA) PA)
The future king was quizzed on his Blackpool escapade by a man called Patrick who texted the show to reveal he met William who was out with his RAF mates when he popped to the toilets during the half-time break at a Blackpool match.
The duke replied: "Well I can't vouch for me eyeing someone up in the loo, it sounds really quite awkward, but I was at a Blackpool game on a stag-do.
“I wasn't in fancy dress - it wasn't my stag-do. We had a good day."
Blackpool's then manager Ian Holloway came out to talk to William's group and the duke said: "I was like, 'why aren't you doing a team talk and instead you're talking to a stag-do'...he was like 'no point do a frickin team talk, they're not listening anyway' "
"It was a good game and we went on the theme park in the afternoon, which, after you've had a few beers on a stag-do, is not pretty."
During the light-hearted chat William was asked what his favourite song to sing in public was and replied: "To be honest, I'm not going to lie I haven't sung karaoke for a while now, but probably Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody, Queen.
"It's one of the few songs I know all the lyrics to."
Ahead of the Heads Up FA Cup Final on Saturday, William referred to himself playing football as a "fat knacker running around at the back panting" but who once used his persuasive skills to get former England captain David Beckahm to join his regular six-a-side team for a game.
But in recent years his passion for his football club Aston Villa has intensified: "Since being a dad without a doubt, football has become way more important to me than ever used to, it's really weird. “Like it's changed a lot.
"I need to go and be amongst other guys and kind of let out a bit of steam, shout a bit, not abuse the referee - because I'm the president of the FA and I can't do that - but in my head I am."
The conversation turned to the worst presents bought for a partner and after Crouch confessed to buying his model wife Abbey Clancy a raincoat three years running, William said: "I did get my wife a pair of binoculars once - she's never let me forget that.
"That was early on in the courtship that was - think that sealed the deal," and with Crouch laughing he added: "It didn't go well. Honestly, I have no idea why I bought her a pair of binoculars, it seemed like a good idea at the time."


thedailymirror--2020-07-28--Overwhelming majority of Brits back pay rise for NHS heroes who fought Covid-19

An overwhelming majority of Brits want all hardworking NHS staff who battled Covid-19 to get a “ significant ” pay rise before the end of the year , a poll has confirmed .
It comes after last week Tory Chancellor Rishi Sunak was criticised for awarding inflation-busting pay rises to doctors , GPs and police officers but ignoring frontline healthcare staff .
Ministers claim it is because many health workers are currently in the final year of a three-year deal , with a rise due next April .
But 73 % of the public appear to back union chiefs demand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recognise their work in the pandemic .
Just one in ten ( 10 % ) think health workers should wait until next April for a rise .
A minority ( 6 % ) believe any wage increase should be postponed until the government judges the time appropriate .
And staff have spoken out about the sense of betrayal in seeing a Tory minister , who just weeks ago were clapping for the NHS , now selling workers short .
Karen Kearney , a bereavement officer at Liverpool Heart & Chest NHS Foundation Trust @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allowed so patients had to come into hospital alone .
“ Often the last time people saw their loved ones was when they came in poorly “ It was very difficult and emotional work .
“ The government briefings were all about ‘ we love the NHS ’ and people were cheering for us .
“ But now there ’ s a sense we ’ ve been forgotten about , an early pay rise is needed now.
” Darren Tudor-Green , a health care assistant at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital volunteered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ We ’ ve been willing to put our lives on hold and on the line to ensure people get the best possible care when they need it most .
“ The team in which I work is full of people who , even before the pandemic , put their jobs above everything else .
“ They deserve to be recognised for that , I hope the government can see that we really are the key workers keeping the country running.
” Last week ’ s announcement will see pay rises @ @ @ @ @ @ @ healthcare professionals .
At the start of the month , UNISON and 13 other health unions – representing more than 1.3 million NHS employees across the UK – urged the Chancellor and Prime Minister to provide the funding for an early pay rise for all staff .
Teachers in England , and dentists and doctors across the UK will see increases of 3.1 % and 2.8 % respectively .
Police and prison officers in England and Wales will be given a 2.5 % rise in pay , while members of the armed forces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Members of the judiciary and senior civil servants across the UK will also see their pay topped up by 2 % .
UNISON head of health Sara Gorton said : “ Last week was the perfect opportunity for the government to show it ’ s in tune with public opinion and commit to an early pay rise for NHS staff .
“ It ’ s clear the public backs an early increase and to ignore them would be at the government ’ s own peril .
Any attempt to deny staff a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ A wage increase needs sorting right away so the NHS is fit to face the winter ahead and all that may bring .
It would help boost the economy too , as health workers spend the extra money in their pockets locally .
“ Health unions have made a clear and reasonable case – it ’ s down to the government to act and prove how much it values the NHS and its staff .
Enough of hands together – people want to see hands in pockets , and now.
” The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who surveyed 2,085 UK adults between 17 and 19 July 2020 .

It comes after Tory Chancellor Rishi Sunak was criticised for awarding inflation-busting pay rises to doctors, GPs and police officers but ignoring frontline healthcare staff
An overwhelming majority of Brits want all hardworking NHS staff who battled Covid-19 to get a “significant” pay rise before the end of the year, a poll has confirmed.
It comes after last week Tory Chancellor Rishi Sunak was criticised for awarding inflation-busting pay rises to doctors, GPs and police officers but ignoring frontline healthcare staff.
Ministers claim it is because many health workers are currently in the final year of a three-year deal.
But 73% of the public appear to back union chiefs demand that pay rises be brought forward to recognise their work in the pandemic.
Just one in ten (10%) think health workers should wait until next April for a rise.
A minority (6%) believe any wage increase should be postponed until the government judges the time appropriate.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
And staff have spoken out about the sense of betrayal in seeing a Tory minister, who just weeks ago were clapping for the NHS, now selling workers short.
Karen Kearney, a bereavement officer at Liverpool Heart & Chest NHS Foundation Trust said: “Visitors weren’t allowed so patients had to come into hospital alone.
“Often the last time people saw their loved ones was when they came in poorly “It was very difficult and emotional work.
“The government briefings were all about ‘we love the NHS’ and people were cheering for us.
“But now there’s a sense we’ve been forgotten about, an early pay rise is needed now.”
Darren Tudor-Green, a health care assistant at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital volunteered to look after Covid-19 patients.
He said: “We’ve been willing to put our lives on hold and on the line to ensure people get the best possible care when they need it most.
“The team in which I work is full of people who, even before the pandemic,
put their jobs above everything else.
“They deserve to be recognised for that, I hope the government can see that we really are the key workers keeping the country running.”
Last week’s announcement will see pay rises for 900,000 workers, but not many healthcare professionals.
At the start of the month, UNISON and 13 other health unions – representing more than 1.3 million NHS employees across the UK – urged the Chancellor and Prime Minister to provide the funding for an early pay rise for all staff.
Teachers in England, and dentists and doctors across the UK will see increases of 3.1% and 2.8% respectively.
Image: via REUTERS) via REUTERS)
Police and prison officers in England and Wales will be given a 2.5% rise in pay, while members of the armed forces across the UK will get 2%.
Members of the judiciary and senior civil servants across the UK will also see their pay topped up by 2%.
UNISON head of health Sara Gorton said: “Last week was the perfect opportunity for the government to show it’s in tune with public opinion and commit to an early pay rise for NHS staff.
“It’s clear the public backs an early increase and to ignore them would be at the government’s own peril. Any attempt to deny staff a significant wage increase could rebound badly.
“A wage increase needs sorting right away so the NHS is fit to face the winter ahead and all that may bring. It would help boost the economy too,
as health workers spend the extra money in their pockets locally.
“Health unions have made a clear and reasonable case – it’s down to the government to act and prove how much it values the NHS and its staff. Enough of hands together – people want to see hands in pockets, and now.”
A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said: “We are committed to supporting the entire NHS and social care workforce.
“We are incredibly grateful for all their hard work and dedication during the pandemic and we will continue to ensure all staff are rewarded fairly.”
The poll was carried out by Savanta ComRes who surveyed 2,085 UK adults between 17 and 19 July 2020.


thedailymirror--2020-07-28--Game of Thrones voted greatest TV show of 21st Century beating Stranger Things

Game of Thrones has been voted the greatest TV show of the 21st Century .
The US fantasy HBO drama , which lasted for eight series , beat shows such as Stranger Things and Doctor Who in second and third spot .
The top ten includes Sherlock , The Great British Bake Off and Gavin & Stacey , according to more than 2,500 votes cast on the website Digital Spy .
Richard Brake , who played the Night King in GoT , said : “ It felt like a really special , special show in the history of storytelling .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ I got to not only be a part of it , but I got to be the baddest badass on it as well.
” The series received 58 Primetime Emmy Awards , the most by a drama series , including Outstanding Drama Series in 2015 , 2016 , 2018 , and 2019 .
Digital Spy editor Laurence Mozafari said : “ It ’ s not too hard to see why Game of Thrones has resonated so strongly with the public .
It was also extremely interesting to see placings for UK shows .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ genres really do strike a special chord.
” Gavin & Stacey is among the shows hoping to win more awards at the TV Baftas , which are being held on Friday night .
The Greatest TV Shows of the 21st Century can be read in full in the new Digital Spy magazine on Apple News+ .
What do you think is the greatest TV show of the 21st Century ?
Let us know in the comments below .

George R. R. Martin discusses Game Of Thrones legacy on former set of TV series
George R. R. Martin discusses Game Of Thrones legacy on former set of TV series
HBO fantasy drama series Game of Thrones may have come to a controversial end last year but that hasn't stopped it being named the greatest TV show of the century so far
Game of Thrones voted greatest TV show of 21st Century and beats Stranger Things and Doctor Who
Game of Thrones has been voted the greatest TV show of the 21st Century.
The US fantasy HBO drama, which lasted for eight series, beat shows such as Stranger Things and Doctor Who in second and third spot.
The top ten includes Sherlock, The Great British Bake Off and Gavin & Stacey, according to more than 2,500 votes cast on the website Digital Spy.
Richard Brake, who played the Night King in GoT, said: “It felt like a really special, special show in the history of storytelling.
“So I was incredibly grateful that I got to not only be a part of it, but I got to be the baddest badass on it as well.”
The series received 58 Primetime Emmy Awards, the most by a drama series, including Outstanding Drama Series in 2015, 2016, 2018, and 2019.
Digital Spy editor Laurence Mozafari said: “It’s not too hard to see why Game of Thrones has resonated so strongly with the public. It was also extremely interesting to see placings for UK shows.
“They prove quintessentially British humour and genres really do strike a special chord.”
Image: Netflix) Netflix)
Gavin & Stacey is among the shows hoping to win more awards at the TV Baftas, which are being held on Friday night.
The top ten:
1: Game Of Thrones
2: Stranger Things
3: Doctor Who
4: Sherlock
5: Breaking Bad
6: The Great British Bake Off
7: Killing Eve
8: Gavin & Stacey
9: Line Of Duty
10: Chernobyl
The Greatest TV Shows of the 21st Century can be read in full in the new Digital Spy magazine on Apple News+.
What do you think is the greatest TV show of the 21st Century? Let us know in the comments below.


thedailymirror--2020-07-28--Government slammed for 'negligent' attitude to care homes during coronavirus

The Government has been slammed for its “ at times negligent ” approach to social care during the coronavirus crisis .
Advising hospitals to discharge thousands of patients without testing them for the deadly disease first was a “ reckless ” and “ appalling ” error .
The powerful Commons public accounts committee also said it was concerned the Department of Health continued with the policy even once the problem was clear .
More than 20,000 people in care homes have died during the pandemic despite ministers claiming to have “ put our arms round ” the vulnerable sector .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 17 to discharge patients , but patients did not require a coronavirus test prior to discharge until April 15 .
And it was the end of April when the Government said all care home residents and staff , regardless of symptoms , would be able to access tests .
This is despite Public Health England telling MPs on the committee it was aware of asymptomatic transmission a month earlier .
It said the Government ’ s approach to the crisis exposed the “ tragic impact ” of years of inattention , funding cuts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Boris Johnson came to power last year promising to “ fix the social care crisis ” once and for all - but no details have yet been forthcoming .
The MPs also warned about the “ strain and trauma ” experienced by frontline staff who were now expected to cope with future peaks as well as backlogs .
The committee is now demanding a three-point plan to protect the sector from a second wave this autumn .
Chair Meg Hillier said : “ The failure to provide adequate PPE or testing to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their lives to help us through the first peak of the crisis is a sad , low moment in our national response .
“ Our care homes were effectively thrown to the wolves , and the virus has ravaged some of them .
“ The deaths of people in care homes devastated many , many families .
They and we don ’ t have time for promises and slogans , or exercises in blame .
“ We weren ’ t prepared for the first wave .
Putting all else aside , Government must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to plan for a second wave .
Lives depend upon getting our response right.
” The report , Readying the NHS and social care for the Covid-19 peak , highlighted concerns about a lack of information on contracts and costs for hundreds of thousands of treatments that were provided by private hospitals .
There were also questions over whether allowing the Nightingale hospitals to remain empty while the NHS needs additional capacity for routine services was value for money .
GMB union 's Kelly Andrews said : `` More and more proof is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incompetent this Government 's handling of the pandemic has been .
`` They have ignored the science , ignored clear evidence presented to them and failed to protect the older people leading to almost 20,000 deaths in care homes .
`` There is no excuse for what they have done and they should be made to answer for their actions - or lack of them . ''
A DHSC spokesman said : “ Throughout this unprecedented global pandemic we have been working closely with the sector and public health experts to put in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care .
“ Alongside an extra £1.3 billion to support the hospital discharge process , we have provided 172 million items of PPE to the social care sector since the start of the pandemic and are testing all residents and staff , including repeat testing for staff and residents in care homes for over-65 or those with dementia .
“ We know there is a need for a long-term solution for social care and we will bring forward a plan that puts social care on a sustainable footing to ensure the reforms will @ @ @ @ @ @ @

An influential committee of MPs said allowing hospitals to discharge patients into care homes without testing was a 'reckless' and 'appalling' error by ministers
The Government has been slammed for its “at times negligent” approach to social care during the coronavirus crisis.
Advising hospitals to discharge thousands of patients without testing them for the deadly disease first was a “reckless” and “appalling” error.
The powerful Commons public accounts committee also said it was concerned the Department of Health continued with the policy even once the problem was clear.
More than 20,000 people in care homes have died during the pandemic despite ministers claiming to have “put our arms round” the vulnerable sector.
Hospitals in England were asked on March 17 to discharge patients, but patients did not require a coronavirus test prior to discharge until April 15.
Image: EMPICS Entertainment) EMPICS Entertainment)
And it was the end of April when the Government said all care home residents and staff, regardless of symptoms, would be able to access tests.
This is despite Public Health England telling MPs on the committee it was aware of asymptomatic transmission a month earlier.
It said the Government’s approach to the crisis exposed the “tragic impact” of years of inattention, funding cuts and delayed reforms to social care.
Boris Johnson came to power last year promising to “fix the social care crisis” once and for all - but no details have yet been forthcoming.
The MPs also warned about the “strain and trauma” experienced by frontline staff who were now expected to cope with future peaks as well as backlogs.
The committee is now demanding a three-point plan to protect the sector from a second wave this autumn.
Chair Meg Hillier said: “The failure to provide adequate PPE or testing to the millions of staff and volunteers who risked their lives to help us through the first peak of the crisis is a sad, low moment in our national response.
“Our care homes were effectively thrown to the wolves, and the virus has ravaged some of them.
“The deaths of people in care homes devastated many, many families. They and we don’t have time for promises and slogans, or exercises in blame.
“We weren’t prepared for the first wave. Putting all else aside, Government must use the narrow window we have now to plan for a second wave. Lives depend upon getting our response right.”
The report, Readying the NHS and social care for the Covid-19 peak, highlighted concerns about a lack of information on contracts and costs for hundreds of thousands of treatments that were provided by private hospitals.
There were also questions over whether allowing the Nightingale hospitals to remain empty while the NHS needs additional capacity for routine services was value for money.
GMB union's Kelly Andrews said: "More and more proof is coming to the surface showing just how incompetent this Government's handling of the pandemic has been.
"They have ignored the science, ignored clear evidence presented to them and failed to protect the older people leading to almost 20,000 deaths in care homes.
Image: EMPICS Entertainment) EMPICS Entertainment)
"There is no excuse for what they have done and they should be made to answer for their actions - or lack of them."
A DHSC spokesman said: “Throughout this unprecedented global pandemic we have been working closely with the sector and public health experts to put in place guidance and support for adult social care.
“Alongside an extra £1.3 billion to support the hospital discharge process, we have provided 172 million items of PPE to the social care sector since the start of the pandemic and are testing all residents and staff, including repeat testing for staff and residents in care homes for over-65 or those with dementia.
“We know there is a need for a long-term solution for social care and we will bring forward a plan that puts social care on a sustainable footing to ensure the reforms will last long into the future.”


thedailymirror--2020-07-28--Prince William's awful gift to Kate Middleton that she's 'never let him forget'

Prince William has revealed the worst ever gift he bought Kate Middleton when they were dating - and she 's never let him forget it .
The Duke of Cambridge dished the details on the bizarre present during an appearance on former England striker Peter Crouch ’ s podcast on BBC Radio Five Live .
During the recording at Kensington Palace , which was filmed before lockdown , William told how he almost scuppered his relationship with Kate - by buying her a pair of binoculars during one of their first dates .
After ex-Premier League striker Crouch confessed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ raincoat three years running , William said : `` I did get my wife a pair of binoculars once - she 's never let me forget that .
`` That was early on in the courtship that was - think that sealed the deal .
`` It did n't go well .
Honestly , I have no idea why I bought her a pair of binoculars , it seemed like a good idea at the time . ''
Prince William also explained how he enlisted the help of a protection officer to pretend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ football opponent because `` everyone wanted to break my legs '' .
Footy fanatic Wills , 38 , jokingly asked the policeman to shine a laser 's red dot on the troublesome player while warning “ he 's following you ! ''
As part of his year long Heads Up campaign , aimed at getting football fans talking about their problems , William revealed he once got on the beers during a stag-do in Blackpool , is known for belting out Queen 's Bohemian Rhapsody at karaoke and loves a chicken masala .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ago , I got one of my policemen to take a laser pen out with them .
And I got him to red mark , red dot one of the players .
`` I kept saying 'see , see what happened to you ' , I was about 15 at the time I said 'see , he 's following you , following you . ''
Former Liverpool , Tottenham and Portsmouth player Crouch howled with laughter , asking : `` pretending to have a sniper on him ?
, '' with William replying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off for about you know 10 minutes . ''
At the start of the podcast , William answered a knock at the room door and was handed a takeaway curry from Crouch 's local Indian restaurant Samrat , in Ealing , west London .
The duke quipped : `` There 's an Uber driver out there on the floor being frisked , '' and when quizzed about his favourite Indian dish replied : `` Chicken masala , love that , a bit of flavour - I 'm not a vindaloo man put it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was quizzed on his Blackpool escapade by a man called Patrick who texted the show to reveal he met William who was out with his RAF mates when he popped to the toilets during the half-time break at a Blackpool match .
The duke replied : `` Well I ca n't vouch for me eyeing someone up in the loo , it sounds really quite awkward , but I was at a Blackpool game on a stag-do .
“ I was n't in fancy dress - it was n't my stag-do .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's then manager Ian Holloway came out to talk to William 's group and the duke said : `` I was like , 'why are n't you doing a team talk and instead you 're talking to a stag-do ' ... he was like 'no point do a frickin team talk , they 're not listening anyway ' `` '' It was a good game and we went on the theme park in the afternoon , which , after you 've had a few beers on a stag-do , is not pretty .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked what his favourite song to sing in public was and replied : `` To be honest , I 'm not going to lie I have n't sung karaoke for a while now , but probably Queen 's Bohemian Rhapsody , Queen .
`` It 's one of the few songs I know all the lyrics to . ''
Ahead of the Heads Up FA Cup Final on Saturday , William referred to himself playing football as a `` fat knacker running around at the back panting '' but who once used his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ David Beckahm to join his regular six-a-side team for a game .
But in recent years his passion for his football club Aston Villa has intensified : `` Since being a dad without a doubt , football has become way more important to me than ever used to , it 's really weird .
“ Like it 's changed a lot .
`` I need to go and be amongst other guys and kind of let out a bit of steam , shout a bit , not abuse the referee - because I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ca n't do that - but in my head I am . ''
• William 's appearance on That Peter Crouch Podcast can be downloaded from today .

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Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, appeared on Peter Crouch's podcast where he made a catalogue of confessions - including the bizarre gift to Kate on one of their first dates
Prince William's awful gift to Kate Middleton that she's 'never let him forget'
Prince William has revealed the worst ever gift he bought Kate Middleton when they were dating - and she's never let him forget it.
The Duke of Cambridge dished the details on the bizarre present during an appearance on former England striker Peter Crouch’s podcast on BBC Radio Five Live.
During the recording at Kensington Palace, which was filmed before lockdown, William told how he almost scuppered his relationship with Kate - by buying her a pair of binoculars during one of their first dates.
After ex-Premier League striker Crouch confessed to buying his model wife Abbey Clancy a raincoat three years running, William said: "I did get my wife a pair of binoculars once - she's never let me forget that.
"That was early on in the courtship that was - think that sealed the deal.
"It didn't go well. Honestly, I have no idea why I bought her a pair of binoculars, it seemed like a good idea at the time."
Image: PA) PA)
Prince William also explained how he enlisted the help of a protection officer to pretend to be a sniper to scare a football opponent because "everyone wanted to break my legs".
Footy fanatic Wills, 38, jokingly asked the policeman to shine a laser's red dot on the troublesome player while warning “he's following you!"
As part of his year long Heads Up campaign, aimed at getting football fans talking about their problems, William revealed he once got on the beers during a stag-do in Blackpool, is known for belting out Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody at karaoke and loves a chicken masala.
William said: "A long time ago, I got one of my policemen to take a laser pen out with them. And I got him to red mark, red dot one of the players.
Image: PA) PA)
"I kept saying 'see, see what happened to you', I was about 15 at the time I said 'see, he's following you, following you."
Former Liverpool, Tottenham and Portsmouth player Crouch howled with laughter, asking: "pretending to have a sniper on him?," with William replying "exactly it, it put him off for about you know 10 minutes."
At the start of the podcast, William answered a knock at the room door and was handed a takeaway curry from Crouch's local Indian restaurant Samrat, in Ealing, west London.
The duke quipped: "There's an Uber driver out there on the floor being frisked," and when quizzed about his favourite Indian dish replied: "Chicken masala, love that, a bit of flavour - I'm not a vindaloo man put it that way."
The future king was quizzed on his Blackpool escapade by a man called Patrick who texted the show to reveal he met William who was out with his RAF mates when he popped to the toilets during the half-time break at a Blackpool match.
The duke replied: "Well I can't vouch for me eyeing someone up in the loo, it sounds really quite awkward, but I was at a Blackpool game on a stag-do.
“I wasn't in fancy dress - it wasn't my stag-do. We had a good day."
Image: PA) PA)
Blackpool's then manager Ian Holloway came out to talk to William's group and the duke said: "I was like, 'why aren't you doing a team talk and instead you're talking to a stag-do'...he was like 'no point do a frickin team talk, they're not listening anyway' "
"It was a good game and we went on the theme park in the afternoon, which, after you've had a few beers on a stag-do, is not pretty."
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During the light-hearted chat William was asked what his favourite song to sing in public was and replied: "To be honest, I'm not going to lie I haven't sung karaoke for a while now, but probably Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody, Queen.
"It's one of the few songs I know all the lyrics to."
Ahead of the Heads Up FA Cup Final on Saturday, William referred to himself playing football as a "fat knacker running around at the back panting" but who once used his persuasive skills to get former England captain David Beckahm to join his regular six-a-side team for a game.
But in recent years his passion for his football club Aston Villa has intensified: "Since being a dad without a doubt, football has become way more important to me than ever used to, it's really weird. “Like it's changed a lot.
"I need to go and be amongst other guys and kind of let out a bit of steam, shout a bit, not abuse the referee - because I'm the president of the FA and I can't do that - but in my head I am."


thedailymirror--2020-07-28--ADVERTORIAL: Last chance to enter Thursday's incredible £15million jackpot draw

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thedailymirror--2020-07-28--First Dates' Fred Sirieix delays wedding to fiancée 'Fruitcake' until 2022

First Dates star Fred Siriex has been forced to delay his wedding until 2022 .
The French maître d ’ , 48 , appeared on Good Morning Britain and spoke with presenters Kate Garraway and Ben Shepherd about his upcoming nuptials .
Sadly , it seems the unpredictable travel situation due to the coronavirus pandemic has impacted his plans .
Speaking on the show on Tuesday , Fred said : `` Well we are waiting to see when we can travel as it 's important to have friends and family there . ''
He went on to add : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's out of control , but we are planning for early 2022 now . ''
Fred proposed to his mystery Jamaican girlfriend , who he sweetly refers to as 'Fruitcake ' , at their London home in Peckham whilst in lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Discussing the proposal , Fred said that `` it was perfect because she said 'yes ' '' .
He continued : `` The main thing the only thing is I did not get a ring , but I 've managed to do it now we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is very happy .
So , all is well . ''
The maître d ’ also discussed his plans for the stag do with his friend and TV chef Gino D'Acampo .
Fred revealed : `` Yes , listen it 's going to be fun if Gino organises it .
`` It will be good fun , but I 've been assured it 's going to be very overboard ! ''
The First Dates star previously revealed that he has been unmarried so far in his life and so his marriage to 'Fruitcake @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a father to a 15-year-old daughter named Andrea and 10-year-old son named Lucien from a previous relationship .
Fred recently opened up about how lockdown due to the coronavirus has led to the best sex of his life .
He told The Sun on Sunday : `` I ’ ve never enjoyed sex as much as now .
I think it ’ s a confidence thing and meeting another person who feels exactly the same way as me .
`` I like myself much more than when I was 20 , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when I was 20 .
It ’ s that overall wisdom . ''
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First Dates host Fred Sirieix has been forced to delay his wedding in Jamaica to his Jamaican fiancée, who he has nicknamed Fruitcake
First Dates star Fred Siriex has been forced to delay his wedding until 2022.
The French maître d’, 48, appeared on Good Morning Britain and spoke with presenters Kate Garraway and Ben Shepherd about his upcoming nuptials.
Sadly, it seems the unpredictable travel situation due to the coronavirus pandemic has impacted his plans.
Speaking on the show on Tuesday, Fred said: "Well we are waiting to see when we can travel as it's important to have friends and family there."
He went on to add: "We have to stay fluid here, it's out of control, but we are planning for early 2022 now."
Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock) ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
Fred proposed to his mystery Jamaican girlfriend, who he sweetly refers to as 'Fruitcake', at their London home in Peckham whilst in lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Discussing the proposal, Fred said that "it was perfect because she said 'yes'".
He continued: "The main thing the only thing is I did not get a ring, but I've managed to do it now we are out of lockdown, and she is very happy. So, all is well."
Image: Fred Sirieix/Instagram) Fred Sirieix/Instagram)
The maître d’ also discussed his plans for the stag do with his friend and TV chef Gino D'Acampo.
Fred revealed: "Yes, listen it's going to be fun if Gino organises it.
"It will be good fun, but I've been assured it's going to be very overboard!"
Image: Fred Sirieix/Instagram) Fred Sirieix/Instagram)
The First Dates star previously revealed that he has been unmarried so far in his life and so his marriage to 'Fruitcake' will be his first.
He is a father to a 15-year-old daughter named Andrea and 10-year-old son named Lucien from a previous relationship.
Fred recently opened up about how lockdown due to the coronavirus has led to the best sex of his life.
He told The Sun on Sunday: "I’ve never enjoyed sex as much as now. I think it’s a confidence thing and meeting another person who feels exactly the same way as me.
"I like myself much more than when I was 20, I’m a better human being than when I was 20. It’s that overall wisdom."
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thedailymirror--2020-07-28--Man Utd official job posting drops hint over future transfer plans

Manchester United may have dropped a big hint over their transfer plans after advertising a scouting role on the club 's website .
Boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is expected to invest in his squad this summer as he bids to close the gap to Liverpool and Manchester City and turn United back into Premier League title challengers .
Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho is believed to be the Red Devils ' top transfer target , while the club have also been linked with Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish and out-of-contract centre-half Jan Vertonghen , among others .
The role of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under some discussion , with David de Gea having come under pressure this season following a series of high-profile mistakes .
And a crucial role of the scouting job being advertised by the club will be to focus on seeking out talented keepers , according to the club 's website .
The post states that the purpose of the role is to `` identify players who demonstrate the potential to play for the first team '' .
One of the key functions of the role will be to deliver a `` comprehensive performance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goalkeepers '' .
United already have one of England 's most promising young keepers on their books , with Dean Henderson having enjoyed an impressive season on loan at Sheffield United .
However , the 23-year-old will not want to be a bench-warmer for De Gea , and has emerged as a target for Chelsea , while the Blades are also keen to make his stay with them permanent .
De Gea was criticised after his mistakes in United 's FA Cup semi-final defeat to Chelsea , while club legend Roy Keane said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' at the keeper after an error in the build-up to Tottenham 's goal in a 1-1 draw between the sides last month .
Reports have suggested United could make an audacious move for Atletico Madrid shotstopper Jan Oblak - who is also believed to be on Chelsea 's radar .
United recruited 20-year-old Nathan Bishop in January , with the up-and-coming keeper penning a two-year deal .
Lee Grant is also on their books , and made one appearance in the Europa League this season .
Sergio Romero , who has spent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , is being linked with an exit , and Leeds are reportedly keen on him .
Keane , meanwhile , has told United they must axe De Gea if they want to return to the top of English and European football .
`` I 've never been a big fan of his , '' Keane told Sky Sports .
`` He makes far too many mistakes , big mistakes that cost United big points .
`` If Manchester United want to challenge for league titles , they need a better goalkeeper .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with midfielders , but for some reason , with goalkeepers , they think we have to stick with the goalkeeper for a bit longer than others because of something they did two or three years ago . ''
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David de Gea has been increasingly under the spotlight following a series of high-profile mistakes, and a job advert on United's website has given a clue as to the club's strategy
Manchester United may have dropped a big hint over their transfer plans after advertising a scouting role on the club's website.
Boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is expected to invest in his squad this summer as he bids to close the gap to Liverpool and Manchester City and turn United back into Premier League title challengers.
Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho is believed to be the Red Devils' top transfer target, while the club have also been linked with Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish and out-of-contract centre-half Jan Vertonghen, among others.
The role of United's first-choice goalkeeper has also been under some discussion, with David de Gea having come under pressure this season following a series of high-profile mistakes.
And a crucial role of the scouting job being advertised by the club will be to focus on seeking out talented keepers, according to the club's website.
Image: Pool via REUTERS) Pool via REUTERS)
The post states that the purpose of the role is to "identify players who demonstrate the potential to play for the first team".
One of the key functions of the role will be to deliver a "comprehensive performance analysis service with a specific emphasis on goalkeepers".
United already have one of England's most promising young keepers on their books, with Dean Henderson having enjoyed an impressive season on loan at Sheffield United.
However, the 23-year-old will not want to be a bench-warmer for De Gea, and has emerged as a target for Chelsea, while the Blades are also keen to make his stay with them permanent.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
De Gea was criticised after his mistakes in United's FA Cup semi-final defeat to Chelsea, while club legend Roy Keane said he "would have been swinging punches" at the keeper after an error in the build-up to Tottenham's goal in a 1-1 draw between the sides last month.
Reports have suggested United could make an audacious move for Atletico Madrid shotstopper Jan Oblak - who is also believed to be on Chelsea's radar.
United recruited 20-year-old Nathan Bishop in January, with the up-and-coming keeper penning a two-year deal.
Lee Grant is also on their books, and made one appearance in the Europa League this season.
Sergio Romero, who has spent several seasons as De Gea's understudy, is being linked with an exit, and Leeds are reportedly keen on him.
Keane, meanwhile, has told United they must axe De Gea if they want to return to the top of English and European football.
"I've never been a big fan of his," Keane told Sky Sports.
"He makes far too many mistakes, big mistakes that cost United big points.
"If Manchester United want to challenge for league titles, they need a better goalkeeper.
"Strikers are dropped or sold, same with midfielders, but for some reason, with goalkeepers, they think we have to stick with the goalkeeper for a bit longer than others because of something they did two or three years ago."
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thedailymirror--2020-07-28--Katie Price's daughter Princess shares update on Harvey after hospital dash

Katie Price 's daughter Princess has given fans an update on her big brother Harvey who was recently rushed to hospital .
Harvey spent more than a week in hospital - with some days even being holed up in intensive care - after he was left struggling to breathe and at risk of organ failure .
But last week , the 18-year-old was finally able to leave hospital after spending 10 days under the watchful eye of doctors .
And now 13-year-old Princess - whom Katie shares with ex-husband Peter Andre - took to Instagram to inform worried fans on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he 's home .
Daily Star Online reports that Princess hosted an Instagram Live video from the Turkish villa that she jetted off to with mum Katie and her new boyfriend Carl Woods , 31 , and 15-year-old brother Junior .
As one fan asked how Harvey is doing , Princess responded : `` Harvey is good thank you .
`` Harvey is not on holiday with us because of Covid as if he gets Covid he will not be very well . ''
Following his health woes , Katie , was looking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was heartbroken after being told by doctors that he could not come .
A representative for Katie told Mirror Online : `` Doctors have advised Harvey would be best advised not travel at this time .
Katie has taken the doctors ' advice and made the necessary arrangements for Harvey .
`` To say this has been a difficult week is an understatement - Katie thanks her supporters for keeping her strong for their ongoing support especially for Princess and Harvey and indeed her whole family in what has been an extremely testing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told fans in a YouTube video that she tried visiting Harvey as much as she could during the last week as doctors ran tests on Harvey .
Medical staff decided to keep the teenager - who has Prader-Willi Syndrome and partial blindness - in hospital due to his complex condition , but let him out last week after he began making a recovery .
Speaking about her offspring 's hospital stint last week , Katie told fans that doctors told her why Harvey had to stay in hospital , however she said she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about that just yet .
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Harvey spent more than a week in hospital, and days in intensive care, after he was left struggling to breathe and at risk of organ failure
Katie Price 's daughter Princess has given fans an update on her big brother Harvey who was recently rushed to hospital.
Harvey spent more than a week in hospital - with some days even being holed up in intensive care - after he was left struggling to breathe and at risk of organ failure.
But last week, the 18-year-old was finally able to leave hospital after spending 10 days under the watchful eye of doctors.
And now 13-year-old Princess - whom Katie shares with ex-husband Peter Andre - took to Instagram to inform worried fans on how Harvey is getting on now that he's home.
Daily Star Online reports that Princess hosted an Instagram Live video from the Turkish villa that she jetted off to with mum Katie and her new boyfriend Carl Woods, 31, and 15-year-old brother Junior.
As one fan asked how Harvey is doing, Princess responded: "Harvey is good thank you.
"Harvey is not on holiday with us because of Covid as if he gets Covid he will not be very well."
Image: Katie Price/Instagram) Katie Price/Instagram)
Following his health woes, Katie, was looking forward to taking Harvey on holiday but was heartbroken after being told by doctors that he could not come.
A representative for Katie told Mirror Online: "Doctors have advised Harvey would be best advised not travel at this time. Katie has taken the doctors' advice and made the necessary arrangements for Harvey.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"To say this has been a difficult week is an understatement - Katie thanks her supporters for keeping her strong for their ongoing support especially for Princess and Harvey and indeed her whole family in what has been an extremely testing time."
Doting mum Katie Price told fans in a YouTube video that she tried visiting Harvey as much as she could during the last week as doctors ran tests on Harvey.
Image: katieprice/Instagram) katieprice/Instagram)
Medical staff decided to keep the teenager - who has Prader-Willi Syndrome and partial blindness - in hospital due to his complex condition, but let him out last week after he began making a recovery.
Speaking about her offspring's hospital stint last week, Katie told fans that doctors told her why Harvey had to stay in hospital, however she said she wasn't ready to go into detail about that just yet.
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thedailymirror--2020-07-28--PC Andrew Harper's widow asks PM for retrial after murder acquittals

PC Andrew Harper 's widow has written to the Prime Minister to ask for a retrial after her husband 's teenage killers were cleared of murder .
Lissie Harper had been married to PC Harper for just a month when he was killed by Henry Long , 19 , Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers , both 18 , as they tried to steal a quad bike .
PC Harper , 28 , was dragged for more than a mile along the country lanes of Berkshire when he became entangled in a tow rope attached to the teenagers ' getaway car @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three defendants of murder on Friday , instead convicting Cole and Bowers of manslaughter .
Long had previously pleaded guilty to the same charge .
In an open letter posted on her Facebook page on Tuesday evening , Mrs Harper wrote to Boris Johnson , Home Secretary Priti Patel and Lord Blunkett urging them and others `` to right such a despicable wrong for our country '' .
She wrote : `` I implore you to hear my words , see the facts that are laid out before us , and I ask @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you might help me to make these changes be considered , to ensure that Andrew is given the retrial that he unquestionably deserves and to see that the justice system in our country is the solid ethical foundation that it rightly should be .
Not the joke that so many of us now view it to be . ''
The original trial was abandoned on the day the country went into lockdown in March , while for the retrial Mr Justice Edis ordered extra security measures amid fears of potential juror intimidation .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ day before the remaining 11 started deliberating on their verdicts after she was seen by a prison officer to mouth `` Bye boys '' to the teenagers in the dock .
The defendants hugged each other after the verdicts were returned following more than 12 hours of deliberations .
Speaking outside court , Mrs Harper thanked the police and prosecution who had `` stood in our corner and fought to make sure these men were made to repent for their barbaric crimes '' .
But she criticised the verdicts in the open letter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than 6,500 times .
She wrote : `` I will keep fighting on behalf of Andrew , the future that was stolen from us and also the victims who find themselves in this unjustly situation in the future .
`` After all , who are we if we allow our legal system to fail us ?
`` What is this country if it does not provide justice for the innocent ?
`` What does it say to the public and the police officers , old and new if every day they go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ detain these criminals just to witness them be treated so exceptionally lightly in the eyes of the law ?
`` It says that we are weak , that we will roll over to the despicable thieves and vile miscreants of this world and literally let them get away with murder . ''

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Lissie Harper wrote an emotional letter to the Prime Minister, Home Secretary and former Home Secretary detailing her 'battle for justice' for husband PC Andrew Harper, who died last year
PC Andrew Harper's widow has written to the Prime Minister to ask for a retrial after her husband's teenage killers were cleared of murder.
Lissie Harper had been married to PC Harper for just a month when he was killed by Henry Long, 19, Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers, both 18, as they tried to steal a quad bike.
PC Harper, 28, was dragged for more than a mile along the country lanes of Berkshire when he became entangled in a tow rope attached to the teenagers' getaway car.
An Old Bailey jury acquitted all three defendants of murder on Friday, instead convicting Cole and Bowers of manslaughter. Long had previously pleaded guilty to the same charge.
Image: Internet Unknown) Internet Unknown)
In an open letter posted on her Facebook page on Tuesday evening, Mrs Harper wrote to Boris Johnson, Home Secretary Priti Patel and Lord Blunkett urging them and others "to right such a despicable wrong for our country".
She wrote: "I implore you to hear my words, see the facts that are laid out before us, and I ask with no expectations other than hope that you might help me to make these changes be considered, to ensure that Andrew is given the retrial that he unquestionably deserves and to see that the justice system in our country is the solid ethical foundation that it rightly should be. Not the joke that so many of us now view it to be."
The original trial was abandoned on the day the country went into lockdown in March, while for the retrial Mr Justice Edis ordered extra security measures amid fears of potential juror intimidation.
Image: Ian Vogler / Daily Mirror) Ian Vogler / Daily Mirror) Image: PA) PA)
A female juror was discharged just a day before the remaining 11 started deliberating on their verdicts after she was seen by a prison officer to mouth "Bye boys" to the teenagers in the dock.
The defendants hugged each other after the verdicts were returned following more than 12 hours of deliberations.
Speaking outside court, Mrs Harper thanked the police and prosecution who had "stood in our corner and fought to make sure these men were made to repent for their barbaric crimes".
But she criticised the verdicts in the open letter on Facebook, which has been shared more than 6,500 times.
Image: Joseph Raynor/ Nottingham Post) Joseph Raynor/ Nottingham Post)
She wrote: "I will keep fighting on behalf of Andrew, the future that was stolen from us and also the victims who find themselves in this unjustly situation in the future.
"After all, who are we if we allow our legal system to fail us?
"What is this country if it does not provide justice for the innocent?
"What does it say to the public and the police officers, old and new if every day they go out and put themselves at risk to detain these criminals just to witness them be treated so exceptionally lightly in the eyes of the law?
"It says that we are weak, that we will roll over to the despicable thieves and vile miscreants of this world and literally let them get away with murder."
Long, Cole and Bowers face sentencing on Friday.


thedailymirror--2020-07-29--All the airlines that are still flying to Spain despite FCO warning

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office ( FCO ) has reversed guidance on travel to Spain , and is once again advising against all but essential travel to the country .
Spain was also removed from the government 's list of countries that are exempt from quarantine on arrival in England due to a spike in coronavirus cases in several regions .
Travellers who are currently in Spain will now face a two-week period of self-isolation on return to the UK , which if broken can result in a fine of up to £1,000 .
But how have the big airlines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flights to Spain still operating ?
Ryanair has confirmed it will continue flights in and out of Spain , despite the mandatory quarantine for arrivals in England .
EasyJet is currently planning to operate its scheduled flights to Spain , but has said it will monitor the situation closely .
However , all package holidays have been cancelled until 31 July .
For customers who wish to amend their flights due to the new travel guidance , those flying within 14 days can transfer their flights without a change fee , but any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The airline confirmed that it will continue to operate flights to Spain as normal .
Customers who no longer wish to travel to or from Spain can , however , claim a voucher to use at a later date .
TUI has announced that it has suspended all holidays to mainland Spain up to and including 10 August , and to the Balearic and Canary Islands up to and including 4 August .
It has stated that customers due to travel to Spain between 27 July and 9 August are able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ refund .
All customers currently abroad will be able to return on their intended flight home .
Jet2 has suspended all flights to mainland Spain until 17 August , and to the Balearic and Canary Islands until 10 August .
Inbound flights from Spain to the UK up to 3 August will go ahead as planned , but customers returning to the UK from 4 to 17 August will be contacted to discuss their options .

The FCO now advises against all but essential travel to Spain, and anyone returning will have to quarantine for two weeks - but flights are still going ahead
Airlines that are still flying to Spain despite FCO warning - Ryanair, EasyJet and more
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) has reversed guidance on travel to Spain, and is once again advising against all but essential travel to the country.
Spain was also removed from the government's list of countries that are exempt from quarantine on arrival in England due to a spike in coronavirus cases in several regions.
Travellers who are currently in Spain will now face a two-week period of self-isolation on return to the UK, which if broken can result in a fine of up to £1,000.
But how have the big airlines reacted to this news, and are flights to Spain still operating?
Ryanair
Ryanair has confirmed it will continue flights in and out of Spain, despite the mandatory quarantine for arrivals in England.
Image: PA) PA)
EasyJet
EasyJet is currently planning to operate its scheduled flights to Spain, but has said it will monitor the situation closely.
However, all package holidays have been cancelled until 31 July.
For customers who wish to amend their flights due to the new travel guidance, those flying within 14 days can transfer their flights without a change fee, but any changes must be made by 30 July.
British Airways
The airline confirmed that it will continue to operate flights to Spain as normal.
Customers who no longer wish to travel to or from Spain can, however, claim a voucher to use at a later date.
TUI
TUI has announced that it has suspended all holidays to mainland Spain up to and including 10 August, and to the Balearic and Canary Islands up to and including 4 August.
It has stated that customers due to travel to Spain between 27 July and 9 August are able to amend their holidays or receive a full refund.
All customers currently abroad will be able to return on their intended flight home.
Jet2
Jet2 has suspended all flights to mainland Spain until 17 August, and to the Balearic and Canary Islands until 10 August.
Inbound flights from Spain to the UK up to 3 August will go ahead as planned, but customers returning to the UK from 4 to 17 August will be contacted to discuss their options.