themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-01--The best family films to watch on Netflix this Halloween

This Halloween is going to be a cosy one for many as Manchester remains under Tier 3 of the government 's latest Covid alert system .
Instead of the usual Halloween parties and trick-or-treating , many people will be celebrating with indoors with members of their household or support bubble .
But , as the nights get colder and darker , a snug family-friendly Halloween film night should be top of your list of spooky things to do this year .
And , with a whole host of films available on Netflix , all you 'll have to do is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your favourite frightful films .
The popular video streaming site is pulling out all the stops for October 31 .
Some of the highlights for children this year include Hotel Transylvania , Corpse Bride and Monster House .
Then there are the must-sees like The Adam 's Family , The Worst Witch , A Series of Unfortunate Events , Goosebumps and Wallace and Gromit The Curse of The Ware-Rabbit .
Here 's our round-up of family-friendly films and series ( categorised by certificate ) that you can enjoy this Halloween .
The story @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resort for monsters , as he attempts to keep his daughter from falling in love with a human named Jonathan .
In the second film , Dracula 's concerns over his half-human , half-vampire grandson grow as he notices the child is showing no signs of being a vampire .
And in the third film , on a monster cruise , Dracula meets Ericka , the captain of the ship , who belongs to the family of Van Helsing that wants to destroy the entire monster race .
The films stars Adam Sandler @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Selena Gomez as Mavis and Kevin James as Frankenstein .
If you do n't fancy watching a whole film this Halloween , consider The Worst Witch - a 'magical ' and 'feel-good ' family fantasy television series .
The story follows Mildred - who lives an ordinary life until the day Maud Spellbody crashes her broomstick into her balcony .
Maud then introduces Mildred to Cackle 's Academy - a school for young witches .
There are currently two series to binge watch on Netflix .
Wallace and Gromit The Curse of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - no matter your age - is Wallace and Gromit The Curse of The Were-Rabbit which was first released 15 years ago in 2005 .
The classic claymation comedy sees Wallace and his loyal dog Gromit sent on a mission by Lady Tottington to track down a huge vegetable-ravaging beast that destroyed the plots right before the Giant Vegetable Competition .
Some of the actors behind the characters ' voices include Peter Sallis as Wallace and Hutch , Helena Bonham Carter as Lady Campanula Tottington and Peter Kay as PC Mackintosh .
Spookley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ square shape instead of a round one .
The mean , round pumpkins tease him for being different .
But he soon receives help from a scarecrow and his two bat side-kicks and three very funny spiders .
The film is based on the book written by Joe Troiano .
Another series to try this year is Spooky Stories .
The four-part volume follows Shrek as he and his friends tell each other scary stories before embarking on bone-chilling adventures .
Donkey and Shrek try to save Fiona from the evil ghost of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ battle mutant alien pumpkins .
Tim Burton 's Corpse Bride follows the story of Victor as he accidentally marries a skeleton-like creature called Emily when practising his wedding vows in the woods .
Emily then whisks him away to the land of the dead .
It would n't be Halloween without settling down watch the Addams Family .
An October 31 staple , families can enjoy the Addams Family this Halloween in several ways on Netflix .
Netflix offers both the Addams Family movie and Addams Family Values .
And , as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enjoy the Addams Family animation which was first released last year .
The stories follow the lives of husband and wife Gomez and Morticia , their children Pugsley and Wednesday , Uncle Fester and Grandma and their creepy extended family .
2006 film Monster House follows the life of three teenagers as they discover that their neighbour 's house is actually a monster that hates children .
They then decide to destroy the heart of the house to kill it .
Brand new film for 2020 , A Babysitter 's Guide to Monster @ @ @ @ @ @ @ school student recruited by a secret society of babysitters who battles the Boogeyman and his monsters when they steal a boy on her watch .
For slightly older children , Dark Shadows - staring Johnny Depp - is the ideal film for a spooky family night in .
The film follows the story of an imprisoned vampire named Barnabas Collins who is finally set free .
He returns to his ancestral home , where his dysfunctional descendants are in need of his protection .
The star-studded cast also features Michelle Pfeiffer and Helena @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most popular guy in Salem , but as October 31 turns dark and spooky , the good-hearted coward embarks on a mission to keep his town safe .
Holywood stars featured in the film include Adam Sandler , Kevin James , Julia Bowen , Maya Rudolph , Tim Meadows , Kenan Thompson and Shaquille O'Neal .
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This Halloween is going to be a cosy one for many as Manchester remains under Tier 3 of the government's latest Covid alert system.
Instead of the usual Halloween parties and trick-or-treating, many people will be celebrating with indoors with members of their household or support bubble.
But, as the nights get colder and darker, a snug family-friendly Halloween film night should be top of your list of spooky things to do this year.
And, with a whole host of films available on Netflix, all you'll have to do is sign in, sit back and enjoy your favourite frightful films.
The popular video streaming site is pulling out all the stops for October 31.
Some of the highlights for children this year include Hotel Transylvania, Corpse Bride and Monster House.
Then there are the must-sees like The Adam's Family, The Worst Witch, A Series of Unfortunate Events, Goosebumps and Wallace and Gromit The Curse of The Ware-Rabbit.
Here's our round-up of family-friendly films and series (categorised by certificate) that you can enjoy this Halloween.
U Certificate films
Hotel Transylvania, Hotel Transylvania 2 and Hotel Transylvania 3 Summer Vacation
The story follows Dracula, who owns a high-end resort for monsters, as he attempts to keep his daughter from falling in love with a human named Jonathan.
In the second film, Dracula's concerns over his half-human, half-vampire grandson grow as he notices the child is showing no signs of being a vampire.
And in the third film, on a monster cruise, Dracula meets Ericka, the captain of the ship, who belongs to the family of Van Helsing that wants to destroy the entire monster race.
The films stars Adam Sandler as Dracula, Andy Samberg as Jonathan, Selena Gomez as Mavis and Kevin James as Frankenstein.
Running time: 1 hour 31 mins, 1 hour 29 mins, 1 hour 37 mins
The Worst Witch
If you don't fancy watching a whole film this Halloween, consider The Worst Witch - a 'magical' and 'feel-good' family fantasy television series.
The story follows Mildred - who lives an ordinary life until the day Maud Spellbody crashes her broomstick into her balcony.
Maud then introduces Mildred to Cackle's Academy - a school for young witches.
The film stars Raquel Cassidy, Jenny Richardson and Clare Higgins.
There are currently two series to binge watch on Netflix.
Wallace and Gromit The Curse of The Were-Rabbit
A must-watch for many households - no matter your age - is Wallace and Gromit The Curse of The Were-Rabbit which was first released 15 years ago in 2005.
The classic claymation comedy sees Wallace and his loyal dog Gromit sent on a mission by Lady Tottington to track down a huge vegetable-ravaging beast that destroyed the plots right before the Giant Vegetable Competition.
Some of the actors behind the characters' voices include Peter Sallis as Wallace and Hutch, Helena Bonham Carter as Lady Campanula Tottington and Peter Kay as PC Mackintosh.
Running time: 1 hour 25 mins
Spookley The Square Pumpkin
Spookley is a little pumpkin who has a square shape instead of a round one.
The mean, round pumpkins tease him for being different.
But he soon receives help from a scarecrow and his two bat side-kicks and three very funny spiders.
The film is based on the book written by Joe Troiano.
Running time: 47 mins
DreamWorks Spooky Stories
Another series to try this year is Spooky Stories.
The four-part volume follows Shrek as he and his friends tell each other scary stories before embarking on bone-chilling adventures.
Donkey and Shrek try to save Fiona from the evil ghost of Lord Farquaad and Ginormica and the monsters battle mutant alien pumpkins.
PG Certificate films
Corpse Bride
Tim Burton's Corpse Bride follows the story of Victor as he accidentally marries a skeleton-like creature called Emily when practising his wedding vows in the woods.
Emily then whisks him away to the land of the dead.
Johnny Depp plays Victor Van Dort and Helena Bonham Carter plays the Corpse Bride.
Running time: 1 hour 17 mins
The Addams Family
It wouldn't be Halloween without settling down watch the Addams Family.
An October 31 staple, families can enjoy the Addams Family this Halloween in several ways on Netflix.
Netflix offers both the Addams Family movie and Addams Family Values.
And, as well as these films, families can also enjoy the Addams Family animation which was first released last year.
The stories follow the lives of husband and wife Gomez and Morticia, their children Pugsley and Wednesday, Uncle Fester and Grandma and their creepy extended family.
Running time: 1 hour 40 mins, 1 hour 34 mins (Family Values) and 1 hour 26 mins (animation)
(Image: Sony Pictures Imageworks)
Monster House
2006 film Monster House follows the life of three teenagers as they discover that their neighbour's house is actually a monster that hates children.
They then decide to destroy the heart of the house to kill it.
Running time: 1 hour 30 mins
A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting
Brand new film for 2020, A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting tells the tale of a high school student recruited by a secret society of babysitters who battles the Boogeyman and his monsters when they steal a boy on her watch.
The film stars Tamara Smart, Oona Laurence and Tom Felton.
Running time: 1 hour 38 mins
12 Certificate films
Dark Shadows
For slightly older children, Dark Shadows - staring Johnny Depp - is the ideal film for a spooky family night in.
The film follows the story of an imprisoned vampire named Barnabas Collins who is finally set free.
He returns to his ancestral home, where his dysfunctional descendants are in need of his protection.
The star-studded cast also features Michelle Pfeiffer and Helena Bonham Carter.
Running time: 1 hour 53 mins
(Image: Scott Yamano/Netflix ©2020)
Hubie Halloween
Hubie isn't the most popular guy in Salem, but as October 31 turns dark and spooky, the good-hearted coward embarks on a mission to keep his town safe.
Holywood stars featured in the film include Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Julia Bowen, Maya Rudolph, Tim Meadows, Kenan Thompson and Shaquille O'Neal.
Running time: 1 hour 43 mins
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-01--Anger over furlough after government refuses region's same 80% Tier 3 demand

Leaders in the north of England have expressed their anger after the government announced the extension of the furlough scheme after refusing to meet same demand for Greater Manchester .
Local leaders such as mayor Andy Burnham called for a greater financial package for the region ahead of Tier 3 restrictions being enforced .
This was echoed by figures in Liverpool , the mayor of Sheffield city region and the mayor of the North of Tyne .
They called for the 80 per cent furlough payments for employees of businesses forced to close when areas were put into Tier 3 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 67 % of pay through the government 's Job Support Scheme - which was supposed to come into force today as the furlough scheme closed .
However , announcing on Saturday evening that England would enter a four-week national lockdown from Thursday , the Prime Minister also announced the extension of the furlough scheme .
On Saturday night , responding to a tweet by Chancellor Rishi Sunak , Mr Burnham said : `` But when we asked you to do that for the lowest-paid people in the North , you refused .
People @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Liverpool Joe Anderson also told BBC Breakfast on Sunday morning : `` It 's interesting as well , is n't it , that of course yesterday evening they announced that the furlough scheme would return at 80 % , something that Andy Burnham , Steve Rotheram , leaders of the North , myself included , have been calling for .
What do you think of the new lockdown ?
Have your say in our comments below '' That 's the point about contempt… that they dismissed the North ’ s call for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tier 3 but now have all of a sudden found the 80 % furlough scheme for a Tier 4 or national lockdown . ''
Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram also tweeted : `` Now we know for sure that the Government thinks workers in the North were worth 13 % less than those in the South . ''
The national lockdown will begin on Thursday , November 5 , and is set to last until the start of December .
Essential shops , such as supermarkets , and education facilities are among @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the month-long period .
Pubs , bars , restaurants , gyms , non-essential shops among others will have to close .
Read all the rules here .
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Leaders in the north of England have expressed their anger after the government announced the extension of the furlough scheme after refusing to meet same demand for Greater Manchester.
Local leaders such as mayor Andy Burnham called for a greater financial package for the region ahead of Tier 3 restrictions being enforced.
This was echoed by figures in Liverpool, the mayor of Sheffield city region and the mayor of the North of Tyne.
They called for the 80 per cent furlough payments for employees of businesses forced to close when areas were put into Tier 3 restrictions, but instead workers were offered 67% of pay through the government's Job Support Scheme - which was supposed to come into force today as the furlough scheme closed.
However, announcing on Saturday evening that England would enter a four-week national lockdown from Thursday, the Prime Minister also announced the extension of the furlough scheme.
On Saturday night, responding to a tweet by Chancellor Rishi Sunak, Mr Burnham said: "But when we asked you to do that for the lowest-paid people in the North, you refused. People here will remember that."
Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson also told BBC Breakfast on Sunday morning: "It's interesting as well, isn't it, that of course yesterday evening they announced that the furlough scheme would return at 80%, something that Andy Burnham, Steve Rotheram, leaders of the North, myself included, have been calling for.
What do you think of the new lockdown? Have your say in our comments below
"That's the point about contempt… that they dismissed the North’s call for the furlough scheme to be introduced in Tier 3 but now have all of a sudden found the 80% furlough scheme for a Tier 4 or national lockdown."
Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram also tweeted: "Now we know for sure that the Government thinks workers in the North were worth 13% less than those in the South."
The national lockdown will begin on Thursday, November 5, and is set to last until the start of December.
Essential shops, such as supermarkets, and education facilities are among the only places to remain open during the month-long period.
Pubs, bars, restaurants, gyms, non-essential shops among others will have to close. Read all the rules here.
We want to hear how you feel about the new national lockdown and how it will affect you. You can fill out our survey below.
Click 'display interactive content' or follow this link if you can't see it on your device.
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app -download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter -subscribe here . And you canfollow us on Facebook here .


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-01--We simulated Manchester United vs Arsenal to get a score prediction

After recording an impressive win against RB Leipzig in the Champions League in midweek , Manchester United return to Premier League action on Sunday , as they host Arsenal at Old Trafford .
United will again be without striker Anthony Martial , who will serve the final game of his three-game suspension against the Gunners , with Eric Bailly , Phil Jones and Jesse Lingard ruled out .
Left-back Alex Telles will also miss the game on Sunday , with the Brazilian still self-isolating after testing positive for Covid-19 .
Marcus Rashford is likely to return to the starting line @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after scoring a superb hat-trick off the bench against Leipzig , with Mason Greenwood also pushing for a start after scoring the opener in midweek .
So , what will the final score be ?
And what team will Solskjaer go with against Arsenal ?
We used FIFA 21 to simulate the outcome of this weekend 's game .
To set up this simulation , we used kick-off mode within FIFA 21 but did n't select a team to control ; we then selected the teams and watched the match play out by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The AI difficulty was set to legendary , with the line-up updated with the latest transfers , injuries and suspensions .
We predict that United could set up in a 4-3-1-2 formation , with their line-up as follows : De Gea ; Wan-Bissaka , Lindelof , Maguire , Shaw ; Fred , McTominay , Pogba ; Fernandes ; Greenwood , Rashford .
We predict that Arsenal could set up in a 3-4-3 formation , with the line-up as follows : Leno ; Mustafi , Gabriel , Tierney ; Bellerin , Xhaka , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Aubameyang .
In our simulated FIFA 21 game , the first-half of this match followed a similar pattern to United 's previous league game against Chelsea , in what was a tight and cautious tactical battle .
All the action would come in the second-half , with United blowing Arsenal away in a 20-minute spell .
The first goal came just after the hour mark , with Fred playing a brilliant pass for Bruno Fernandes through the Gunners defence , with the Portugal midfielder producing a brilliant finish into the top corner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Solskjaer took off Scott McTominay and replaced him with Donny van de Beek , who made an instant impact .
Paul Pogba was also subbed off , with Nemanja Matic coming on .
Marcus Rashford lead a fast break for United before cutting inside and playing in the Dutchman , who took a touch and fired past Bernd Leno to double the home side 's lead .
A brilliant move .
The substitute even had time to put a bit of gloss on the scoreline .
It was Fernandes once again who found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ save from Leno , with the rebound falling kindly for the Dutch midfielder who finished superbly .
United had more possession and more chances , in what was a deserved win for Solskjaer 's side , with a substitute playing a major role in their second consecutive game .
FIFA 21 is out now on Xbox One , PlayStation 4 and PC .
The next generation version of the game set to be released on December 4 , for PlayStation 5 , Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Fans who jump into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Entitlement , enabling them to upgrade their copy of the game from PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5 , or Xbox One to Xbox Series X/S at no extra cost .
All progress made or content acquired within FIFA 21 Ultimate Team ( including players , items , coins , FIFA Points , match record , and leaderboard placement ) , as well as all progression in VOLTA FOOTBALL will transfer over to PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/S .

After recording an impressive win against RB Leipzig in the Champions League in midweek, Manchester United return to Premier League action on Sunday, as they host Arsenal at Old Trafford.
United will again be without striker Anthony Martial, who will serve the final game of his three-game suspension against the Gunners, with Eric Bailly, Phil Jones and Jesse Lingard ruled out. Left-back Alex Telles will also miss the game on Sunday, with the Brazilian still self-isolating after testing positive for Covid-19.
Marcus Rashford is likely to return to the starting line up against Mikel Arteta's side, after scoring a superb hat-trick off the bench against Leipzig, with Mason Greenwood also pushing for a start after scoring the opener in midweek.
So, what will the final score be? And what team will Solskjaer go with against Arsenal? We used FIFA 21 to simulate the outcome of this weekend's game.
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United vs Arsenal score predicted using FIFA 21
To set up this simulation, we used kick-off mode within FIFA 21 but didn't select a team to control; we then selected the teams and watched the match play out by itself, to give us a prediction.
The AI difficulty was set to legendary, with the line-up updated with the latest transfers, injuries and suspensions.
We predict that United could set up in a 4-3-1-2 formation, with their line-up as follows: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw; Fred, McTominay, Pogba; Fernandes; Greenwood, Rashford.
We predict that Arsenal could set up in a 3-4-3 formation, with the line-up as follows: Leno; Mustafi, Gabriel, Tierney; Bellerin, Xhaka, Partey, Saka; Willian, Lacazette, Aubameyang.
In our simulated FIFA 21 game, the first-half of this match followed a similar pattern to United's previous league game against Chelsea, in what was a tight and cautious tactical battle.
All the action would come in the second-half, with United blowing Arsenal away in a 20-minute spell. The first goal came just after the hour mark, with Fred playing a brilliant pass for Bruno Fernandes through the Gunners defence, with the Portugal midfielder producing a brilliant finish into the top corner.
Just minutes later, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took off Scott McTominay and replaced him with Donny van de Beek, who made an instant impact. Paul Pogba was also subbed off, with Nemanja Matic coming on.
Marcus Rashford lead a fast break for United before cutting inside and playing in the Dutchman, who took a touch and fired past Bernd Leno to double the home side's lead. A brilliant move.
The substitute even had time to put a bit of gloss on the scoreline. It was Fernandes once again who found space in the area, drawing a save from Leno, with the rebound falling kindly for the Dutch midfielder who finished superbly.
FIFA 21 predicted score: United 3-0 Arsenal
United had more possession and more chances, in what was a deserved win for Solskjaer's side, with a substitute playing a major role in their second consecutive game.
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FIFA 21 is out now on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC. The next generation version of the game set to be released on December 4, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.
Fans who jump into FIFA 21 can also benefit from Dual Entitlement, enabling them to upgrade their copy of the game from PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5, or Xbox One to Xbox Series X/S at no extra cost.
All progress made or content acquired within FIFA 21 Ultimate Team (including players, items, coins, FIFA Points, match record, and leaderboard placement), as well as all progression in VOLTA FOOTBALL will transfer over to PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/S.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-01--The gran, 92, from Moston who has been honoured with a Pride of Britain award

A community hero who captured the hearts of fellow Mancunians thanks to her heart of gold and hilarious wisecracks was back in the well deserved spotlight on Sunday night at the Pride of Britain Awards .
Grandmother Dena Murphy , 92 , from Moston , has helped hundreds of young offenders get their lives back on track thanks to her community allotment .
Now she has been honoured with the TSB Community Hero accolade at the Pride of Britain Awards , in recognition of her tireless work .
Dena said : `` I don ’ t know what to say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s not like me to be speechless , I never expected this .
It ’ s the first time in 30 years I ’ ve actually cried .
`` I love working in Moston to support people and am very touched by the award.
” Last year Dena became the star of the show at the Pride of Manchester Awards , leaving the audience in stitches with her sharp wit , before moving them to tears with her compassion for others .
When asked by host Kym Marsh if she had bought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she quipped : `` I 've had it 30 years .
Who in their right mind buys a new frock at 90 ? ''
Dena also helps run a luncheon club for the elderly , and during the pandemic she has helped feed 120 elderly residents a week with fresh food .
The Cheshire and Greater Manchester Community Rehabilitation Company ( CGM CRC ) supervises people on Community Payback orders and has congratulated Dena .
Supervisor Richard Walters , said : “ I am absolutely delighted Dena has got this recognition ; I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` It is such a pleasure working alongside Dena and everyone involved in the project looks forward to spending time with her .
“ It ’ s obviously a pain for service users to have to give up their Saturdays to carry out unpaid work , it is a punishment after all .
But it is also a way for people to learn new skills , to develop and to progress .
“ Dena helps so much because she always gives a listening ear , she takes an interest in everybody ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ obvious to everyone that she genuinely cares about people .
It means our service users actually want to attend the allotment.
” Meanwhile , Emmie Narayn-Nicholas , 11 , was honoured with the Child of Courage award , after setting up a kitchen to provide food for parents living at the bedsides of sick children in hospital .
Brave Emmie went through two and a half years of gruelling treatment after being diagnosed with leukaemia , aged just eight .
It inspired Emmie , who has rung the bell to celebrate the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help other families .
The ceremony , which was broadcast on Sunday night , also brought honours for a host of others , including young fundraiser Tony Hudgell .
When the Pride of Britain winner saw himself on TV for the first time , his name up in lights on the BT Tower , his legs were shaking .
“ He had a big smile on his face and his little legs were going , that ’ s what he does when he ’ s excited , ” proud mum Paula says .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ long now ?
’ over and over until 9pm !
” Little six-year-old Tony was crowned the Pride of Britain Good Morning Britain Young Fundraiser after raising over £1.5million for the hospital that saved his life as a baby .
Tony was just 41 days old when he was admitted to hospital with multiple fractures , sepsis and organ failure .
Abused by his birth parents , every one of his tiny limbs had been broken and he had been without medical attention for up to 10 days .
But foster carer Paula @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and eight older children , and Tony thrived .
His parents let him stay up late as a special treat so he could watch himself be broadcast to millions of viewers on the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards , in partnership with TSB .
Siblings Kyle , 18 , Jessica , 14 , Jaden , 13 , and Lacey , eight , were with their little brother at their home in King ’ s Hill , Kent , to cheer and clap as they watched .
Paula says : “ Tony ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for him he ’ s quite good at staying awake !
If he could , he ’ d stay up all night .
He ’ s a little monkey .
“ All the children were in their pyjamas , we had popcorn for the kids and prosecco for me and Mark and had the fire going .
It was so lovely to have a feel-good night with how awful things are at the moment .
“ Everyone really needed something uplifting , especially after Saturday ’ s announcement .
It was all doom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just something the nation really needed at a critical time.
” Tony met Ant and Dec who surprised him with the award last week .
“ He was just so over the moon to see his two idols !
He was beaming the whole way through , it was so cute .
I pity the teachers , a lot of his school friends are staying up to watch it which is absolutely lovely .
“ They were all hyped up for it .
They ’ re either going to have very hyper children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Paula , 53 , has told Tony ’ s story many times but she admits seeing her son ’ s remarkable achievement on television made her feel overwhelmed with pride at how far Tony has come .
“ I have told it hundreds of times .
It ’ s almost at times you become detached from it but it still hurts , ” she says .
“ So to see it again on TV , with millions watching , was so emotional .
We had a few tears.
” Just before lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his new prosthetic legs , and when he saw 100-year-old Captain Sir Tom Moore completing his own incredible charity walking challenge on TV , Tony immediately said : “ I can do that.
” So the family came up with a walking challenge for Tony , more as a way of making sure they did daily walking practice with him .
His determination captured the heart of the nation and he raised over £1.5m for the Evelina London Children ’ s Hospital where he is treated .
Since last night Tony ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his story touched millions of viewers .
“ We are so thankful to everybody who has donated , Paula says .
“ If they can keep donating we will be hugely grateful .
It ’ s not going to stop here .
“ We are just massively proud of him and all the money that ’ s been raised for the wonderful hospital .
He ’ s now known as the Pride of Evelina London which is emotional .
He already has a huge legacy and he is only six .
We could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the NHS heroes who have made personal sacrifices and worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic .
Boris Johnson nominated the two nurses , Jenny McGee and Luis Pitarma , who saved his life when he was in intensive care with coronavirus .
The PM said : “ I want to pay thanks to the utterly brilliant team at St Thomas ’ Hospital who saved my life .
There were many of them , but I want to nominate two nurses in particular , Luis and Jenny.
” Luis , 29 , from Porto , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ side for three nights as he lay in ICU .
“ I felt extremely proud for someone like him to recognise the quality of the job I ’ d done .
I was very happy with his words , they were very kind , ” he said at the time .
New Zealander Jenny , 36 , described the PM as “ just another patient we were trying to do our best for ” .
And Major Chris Brannigan , winner of the ITV Fundraiser award , was surprised with a special message @ @ @ @ @ @ @ star Taylor Swift .
He set out to fundraise when his eight-year-old daughter Hasti was diagnosed with a rare disorder – Cornelia de Lange Syndrome – which has no cure or treatment .
Chris walked 700 miles barefoot from Land ’ s End to Edinburgh in 35 days and raised more than £500,000 .
You can watch The Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards , in partnership with TSB on the ITV Hub now and at 10.45pm on Monday .

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A community hero who captured the hearts of fellow Mancunians thanks to her heart of gold and hilarious wisecracks was back in the well deserved spotlight on Sunday night at the Pride of Britain Awards.
Grandmother Dena Murphy, 92, from Moston, has helped hundreds of young offenders get their lives back on track thanks to her community allotment.
Now she has been honoured with the TSB Community Hero accolade at the Pride of Britain Awards, in recognition of her tireless work.
(Image: Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror)
Dena said: "I don’t know what to say,” she said. “It’s not like me to be speechless, I never expected this. It’s the first time in 30 years I’ve actually cried.
"I love working in Moston to support people and am very touched by the award.”
Last year Dena became the star of the show at the Pride of Manchester Awards, leaving the audience in stitches with her sharp wit, before moving them to tears with her compassion for others.
When asked by host Kym Marsh if she had bought a new frock for the occasion, she quipped: "I've had it 30 years. Who in their right mind buys a new frock at 90?"
Dena also helps run a luncheon club for the elderly, and during the pandemic she has helped feed 120 elderly residents a week with fresh food.
The Cheshire and Greater Manchester Community Rehabilitation Company (CGM CRC) supervises people on Community Payback orders and has congratulated Dena.
Supervisor Richard Walters, said: “I am absolutely delighted Dena has got this recognition; I can think of no-one else more deserving.
"It is such a pleasure working alongside Dena and everyone involved in the project looks forward to spending time with her.
“It’s obviously a pain for service users to have to give up their Saturdays to carry out unpaid work, it is a punishment after all. But it is also a way for people to learn new skills, to develop and to progress.
“Dena helps so much because she always gives a listening ear, she takes an interest in everybody’s troubles, and it’s obvious to everyone that she genuinely cares about people. It means our service users actually want to attend the allotment.”
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Meanwhile, Emmie Narayn-Nicholas, 11, was honoured with the Child of Courage award, after setting up a kitchen to provide food for parents living at the bedsides of sick children in hospital.
Brave Emmie went through two and a half years of gruelling treatment after being diagnosed with leukaemia, aged just eight.
It inspired Emmie, who has rung the bell to celebrate the end of her treatment, to want to help other families.
(Image: Andy Stenning)
The ceremony, which was broadcast on Sunday night, also brought honours for a host of others, including young fundraiser Tony Hudgell.
When the Pride of Britain winner saw himself on TV for the first time, his name up in lights on the BT Tower, his legs were shaking.
“He had a big smile on his face and his little legs were going, that’s what he does when he’s excited,” proud mum Paula says. “He just kept asking ‘How long now?’ over and over until 9pm!”
Little six-year-old Tony was crowned the Pride of Britain Good Morning Britain Young Fundraiser after raising over £1.5million for the hospital that saved his life as a baby.
Tony was just 41 days old when he was admitted to hospital with multiple fractures, sepsis and organ failure.
Abused by his birth parents, every one of his tiny limbs had been broken and he had been without medical attention for up to 10 days.
But foster carer Paula gave him a home with her husband and eight older children, and Tony thrived.
His parents let him stay up late as a special treat so he could watch himself be broadcast to millions of viewers on the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards, in partnership with TSB.
(Image: Phil Harris)
Siblings Kyle, 18, Jessica, 14, Jaden, 13, and Lacey, eight, were with their little brother at their home in King’s Hill, Kent, to cheer and clap as they watched.
Paula says: “Tony’s normal bedtime is 7pm but luckily for him he’s quite good at staying awake! If he could, he’d stay up all night. He’s a little monkey.
“All the children were in their pyjamas, we had popcorn for the kids and prosecco for me and Mark and had the fire going. It was so lovely to have a feel-good night with how awful things are at the moment.
“Everyone really needed something uplifting, especially after Saturday’s announcement. It was all doom and gloom and but then this is just something the nation really needed at a critical time.”
Tony met Ant and Dec who surprised him with the award last week. “He was just so over the moon to see his two idols! He was beaming the whole way through, it was so cute. I pity the teachers, a lot of his school friends are staying up to watch it which is absolutely lovely.
“They were all hyped up for it. They’re either going to have very hyper children in class or very tired children!”
Paula, 53, has told Tony’s story many times but she admits seeing her son’s remarkable achievement on television made her feel overwhelmed with pride at how far Tony has come.
“I have told it hundreds of times. It’s almost at times you become detached from it but it still hurts,” she says.
“So to see it again on TV, with millions watching, was so emotional. We had a few tears.”
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Just before lockdown Tony had been learning to walk using his new prosthetic legs, and when he saw 100-year-old Captain Sir Tom Moore completing his own incredible charity walking challenge on TV, Tony immediately said: “I can do that.”
So the family came up with a walking challenge for Tony, more as a way of making sure they did daily walking practice with him.
His determination captured the heart of the nation and he raised over £1.5m for the Evelina London Children’s Hospital where he is treated.
Since last night Tony’s fundraiser has been climbing even more as his story touched millions of viewers.
“We are so thankful to everybody who has donated, Paula says. “If they can keep donating we will be hugely grateful. It’s not going to stop here.
“We are just massively proud of him and all the money that’s been raised for the wonderful hospital. He’s now known as the Pride of Evelina London which is emotional. He already has a huge legacy and he is only six. We could not be prouder.”
Also honoured were the NHS heroes who have made personal sacrifices and worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic.
Boris Johnson nominated the two nurses, Jenny McGee and Luis Pitarma, who saved his life when he was in intensive care with coronavirus.
The PM said: “I want to pay thanks to the utterly brilliant team at St Thomas’ Hospital who saved my life. There were many of them, but I want to nominate two nurses in particular, Luis and Jenny.”
(Image: Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror)
Luis, 29, from Porto, Portugal, was by Johnson’s side for three nights as he lay in ICU.
“I felt extremely proud for someone like him to recognise the quality of the job I’d done. I was very happy with his words, they were very kind,” he said at the time.
New Zealander Jenny, 36, described the PM as “just another patient we were trying to do our best for”.
And Major Chris Brannigan, winner of the ITV Fundraiser award, was surprised with a special message from his daughter’s favourite pop star Taylor Swift.
He set out to fundraise when his eight-year-old daughter Hasti was diagnosed with a rare disorder – Cornelia de Lange Syndrome – which has no cure or treatment.
Chris walked 700 miles barefoot from Land’s End to Edinburgh in 35 days and raised more than £500,000.
You can watch The Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards, in partnership with TSB on the ITV Hub now and at 10.45pm on Monday.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-01--Ferran Torres is impressing Pep Guardiola in Man City training

Ferran Torres has impressed Pep Guardiola in training as the Manchester City manager hopes for an upturn in the number of goals his side can score .
Usually the most prolific side in the Premier League under him , the Blues have struggled this season with just nine from their opening six games with three of those coming on the opening day .
Guardiola admits his team must do better , but has also pointed out that the absence of Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus for most of the campaign has not helped the cause .
Torres was used as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and followed that up in the 1-0 win over Sheffield United , where he created problems even if he could not add to his two Champions League goals .
At 20 , with a relatively small frame and new to English football , the Spanish winger is an unlikely pick to fill the space that Aguero or Jesus would normally command .
His long-term future will lie in his natural position , but City 's coach has been impressed by the knack for goal that Torres possesses and the commitment he has displayed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When we can train – and right now we are not really training , we work in the office – he is a guy who is an incredible finisher , '' Guardiola said of Torres .
`` He has a sense of goal and a quality to score a goal .
There were two or three clear chances today - the header in the first minutes .
`` Unfortunately he could not score but he was there .
One day we will be in luck .
Playing against 5-3-2 , the position for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is no space .
He fought to find these spaces and the chances were there .
One day we ’ ll be able to score more goals .
“ We didn ’ t think about playing him as a striker .
We wanted to play him as a winger for the quality he has the quality to score goals , in the one against one and his pace , but we have struggled a lot in the striker position .
`` We ’ ve not had anyone for a long time .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chances to score a goal , making those runs in behind and fought a lot .
He did an even better performance than against Marseille .
He is an incredible alternative for us .
He ’ s settled really well in the locker room .
He ’ s so shy but so calm .
He wants to learn and has helped us a lot in the positions we have without the strikers .
It ’ s an alternative that we have.
” City have looked much brighter in their last two games after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ham last week .
The return from injury of Kevin De Bruyne has helped the creativity of the team , while Aymeric Laporte and Ruben Dias have helped to solidify a backline that has wobbled too often since the beginning of last season .
If Guardiola was encouraged by the number of chances his side were able to create against Sheffield United , he was disappointed that they only had one goal to show for it and urged the same effort in subsequent matches ; Olympiakos are next up at the Etihad on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We have to continue to create chances .
If we are able to have 16 shots , eight of them on target , when that happens it is because we are able to do many good things , '' said Guardiola .
`` It is not easy to play against this club and create so many chances and we did it .
One day we are going to have more luck and score more goals .
The most important thing is that we are creating the chances .
We have played @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to try to play better and do it again and again and again .
Finally we are going to find the right moment to do it .
”

Ferran Torres has impressed Pep Guardiola in training as the Manchester City manager hopes for an upturn in the number of goals his side can score.
Usually the most prolific side in the Premier League under him, the Blues have struggled this season with just nine from their opening six games with three of those coming on the opening day.
Guardiola admits his team must do better, but has also pointed out that the absence of Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus for most of the campaign has not helped the cause. Torres was used as a central striker against Marseille in midweek and followed that up in the 1-0 win over Sheffield United, where he created problems even if he could not add to his two Champions League goals.
At 20, with a relatively small frame and new to English football, the Spanish winger is an unlikely pick to fill the space that Aguero or Jesus would normally command. His long-term future will lie in his natural position, but City's coach has been impressed by the knack for goal that Torres possesses and the commitment he has displayed in the last two matches.
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“When we can train – and right now we are not really training, we work in the office – he is a guy who is an incredible finisher," Guardiola said of Torres. "He has a sense of goal and a quality to score a goal. There were two or three clear chances today - the header in the first minutes.
"Unfortunately he could not score but he was there. One day we will be in luck. Playing against 5-3-2, the position for a striker is so difficult because there is no space. He fought to find these spaces and the chances were there. One day we’ll be able to score more goals.
“We didn’t think about playing him as a striker. We wanted to play him as a winger for the quality he has the quality to score goals, in the one against one and his pace, but we have struggled a lot in the striker position.
"We’ve not had anyone for a long time. He did really well. He had three chances to score a goal, making those runs in behind and fought a lot. He did an even better performance than against Marseille. He is an incredible alternative for us. He’s settled really well in the locker room. He’s so shy but so calm. He wants to learn and has helped us a lot in the positions we have without the strikers. It’s an alternative that we have.”
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City have looked much brighter in their last two games after labouring to a 1-1 draw with West Ham last week. The return from injury of Kevin De Bruyne has helped the creativity of the team, while Aymeric Laporte and Ruben Dias have helped to solidify a backline that has wobbled too often since the beginning of last season.
If Guardiola was encouraged by the number of chances his side were able to create against Sheffield United, he was disappointed that they only had one goal to show for it and urged the same effort in subsequent matches; Olympiakos are next up at the Etihad on Tuesday before champions Liverpool arrive on Sunday.
“We have to continue to create chances. If we are able to have 16 shots, eight of them on target, when that happens it is because we are able to do many good things," said Guardiola.
"It is not easy to play against this club and create so many chances and we did it. One day we are going to have more luck and score more goals. The most important thing is that we are creating the chances. We have played this season without strikers but we have to try to play better and do it again and again and again. Finally we are going to find the right moment to do it.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-01--Man suffers serious leg injuries after collision in Salford

A man was taken to hospital with serious leg injuries after a collision between a motorbike and a car .
@ @ @ @ @ Road in Salford at 6.30pm on Saturday , to reports of a collison .
The @ @ @ @ @ with serious leg injuries and remains in a stable condition .
Photos from the scene @ @ @ @ @ car , and the bike both badly damaged .
Police say a 21 year-old man @ @ @ @ @ driving , no insurance and driving otherwise in accordance with a licence .

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A man was taken to hospital with serious leg injuries after a collision between a motorbike and a car.
Police were called to Trafford Road in Salford at 6.30pm on Saturday, to reports of a collison.
The rider was taken to hospital with serious leg injuries and remains in a stable condition.
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Photos from the scene show the front of the car, and the bike both badly damaged.
Police say a 21 year-old man has been reported for dangerous driving, no insurance and driving otherwise in accordance with a licence.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-01--The full list of this year's Pride of Britain Award winners

The Pride of Britain Awards have been celebrating those who go above and beyond with acts of selflessness and bravery for the past two decades .
The worthy winners come from every walk of life , and they range from inspirational pensioners , to courageous children .
This year , the Pride of Britain Awards are more important than ever , as the coronavirus pandemic has brought out the very best in people .
Everyday heroes have pulled together , with many people going above and beyond to keep the country running .
While this year 's ceremony will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ awards delivered to them by some special celebrity guests .
This is the full list of this years Pride of Britain Award winners : Captain Tom Moore was announced as 2020 's first Pride of Britain winner in April , after he raised a staggering £32 million for the NHS by walking laps of his garden .
The 100-year-old hero received a huge number of public nominations , as everything about this remarkable man and his achievements sums up what Pride of Britain is all about .
The men and women of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ line throughout the coronavirus pandemic , and the entire nation is united in gratitude and admiration .
Their courage has been recognised with a special recognition Pride of Britain Award .
Police officer was run over by an out-of-control driver trying to evade arrest and is now bravely battling back from serious injury .
PC Bond , 47 , feared for her life when she was run over by drug dealer Gurajdeep Malhi .
She was responding to reports a car had crashed into a garage in Coton Fields , near the route @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Malhi had smashed into parked cars while fleeing police .
PC Bond , a mother of four , tried to grab his car keys and struggled with Malhi .
She was determined to stop him driving , because if he escaped , he was heading straight for the route of the 10k race , which was packed with runners .
PC Bond was trapped , crushed against a fence , and dragged along the ground .
She was eventually pulled to safety by colleague PC Dave Mullins .
She had to undergo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shattered leg .
Malhi fled on foot and was later arrested and jailed for 12 years .
Speaking at his trial , PC Bond said : `` Better me than 20 runners with 20 families like mine .
I believe it was luck that I did my job that day , otherwise you could be sitting through 20 statements just like mine . ''
A year after the incident , in September 2019 , PC Bond took part in the same race alongside her husband Darren and PC Mullins to raise money for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She covered the first 9km in a wheelchair , but walked the final kilometre , crossing the line to cheers from the crowd .
After losing her baby son and husband within five days of one another , Rhian set up bereavement charity 2 Wish Upon a Star .
In February 2012 , Rhian was playing with her son George , one , while her husband Paul bathed their other two children .
Baby George suffered a sudden seizure , and despite the frantic efforts of staff at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was later discovered he had been suffering from bronchial pneumonia and Type A influenza .
Rhian said : “ We were given a booklet , escorted back down to A & E and then out into the night .
Our whole world had been turned on its head and we were just left .
Paul was struggling and blamed himself .
He kept saying that he was his daddy and he should have saved him.
” Unable to cope with the loss of his son , and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took his own life .
Rhian could barely function for months .
The turning point came when she launched 2 Wish Upon A Star , to support others suffering from the sudden loss of a child or young person , giving them the help she and Paul never had .
It is now working with almost every accident and emergency unit in Wales and operates family rooms in hospitals , to provide a private place of comfort and support after sudden bereaveent .
It also works with police forces , offers counselling and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suddenly , and those who have witnessed a sudden death , and helps hundreds of people every year .
Green-fingered great-gran Dena has helped hundreds of young offenders get their lives back on track thanks to her community allotment .
The 91-year-old often works three hours a day on her allotment in Moston , where she has lived for 24 years .
But this is a patch with a difference .
The great-gran uses her love of gardening to help criminals learn new skills and repay their debt to society .
So far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ community service orders by teaching them allotment gardening .
The pensioner is also the driving force behind charity Nephra Good Neighbours which aims to reduce isolation and loneliness in older people and she is never happier than when she ’ s out and about at the heart of her community .
Read more of today 's stories here In her allotment Dena grows 23 types of fruit and veg , which she uses to provide a weekly three course lunch for around 50 pensioners from New Moston .
She and her team also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ elderly people who are housebound .
While she had to step back during the pandemic , she is regularly on the phone keeping tabs on her team .
She says : “ I am very proud that many of the young people I have worked with have gone onto higher education , and in some instances gained degrees.
” Abused so badly as a baby his legs had to be amputated , Tony raised more than £1 million in a lockdown walking challenge that inspired the nation .
After seeing Captain Tom on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he could take on his own challenge to raise money for the Evelina London Children 's Hospital , his second home .
He had recently learnt to walk with crutches on his new prosthetic legs , so he set out to raise £500 by walking 10km in 30 days in June .
The Kent schoolboy had already overcome huge odds in life .
He was 41 days old when he suffered a horrific assault at the hands of his biological parents .
He suffered multiple fractures , dislocations , blunt trauma to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and sepsis .
He ended up on life support and close to death .
The injuries to his legs were so extreme , they had to be amputated .
His left hip is dislocated and missing the ball joint due to infection , he has hand issues and is deaf in his right ear .
Tony , known as Bear , started his challenge on June 1 , and his efforts captured the imagination of millions of people .
By the time he completed his final walk , tens of thousands of supporters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ Just a few weeks ago Tony could barely take a few steps .
He is such a strong and determined boy and we are so proud .
We could n't be happier that the money is going to a place that is so special to our family.
” Schoolgirl leukaemia patient and her family were inspired to provide meals , support and comfort to the families of other seriously-ill children .
Emmie was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2017 , and spent 100 nights at Royal Manchester Children ’ s Hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , she saw how patients ’ families struggled with being away from home at the most stressful time of their lives .
For low income families , the cost of takeaway and canteen meals was also a challenge .
She came up with the idea of making wholesome , home-cooked meals for the parents and families of other young patients .
In June 2018 , she opened Emmie ’ s Kitchen at the Ronald McDonald House next to Royal Manchester Children 's Hospital .
Once a month , up to 200 people are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ welcome respite from the wards .
Emmie ’ s Kitchen is now a registered charity .
`` It was all Emmie 's idea , '' says her mum Eve , who works for a local authority in Manchester .
“ She serves at tables , slices bread and chats with the families .
Many people ask to meet her , the girl behind this brilliant idea , and she talks openly about her illness .
She takes it all in her stride . ''
Even lockdown didn ’ t stop Emmie .
Over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kitchen served 440 take away meals and Emmie put together 700 snack bags and toiletry baskets , for families staying with their seriously unwell child in RMCH .
Youngster on a family hiking trip scrambled 100m down a ravine to save his seriously-injured mum in a terrifying mountain rescue .
Sebastian , his parents Derek and Suzanne and his two younger sisters , had set off on a pleasant day last October to walk up Ben Cruachan , a 1,126m peak in Argyll and Bute .
As they made their descent , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a wrong turn , becoming lost as darkness fell .
Suzanne , 43 , slipped and fell 100m down the mountainside into a ravine , suffering serious injuries including head trauma and cuts to her face , several broken bones and a smashed knee .
Derek tried to call for help , but the battery on his phone was dead .
It was at this point that Sebastian , then aged 10 , decided to take action .
Before his father could stop him , the schoolboy from London scrambled 100m to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ found his mum barely conscious , surrounded by scrub and rocks .
Incredibly , her phone had survived the fall , and Sebastian called 999 .
Calmly he provided an exact position for rescuers , using the phone ’ s GPS .
While he waited for help to arrive , Sebastian cradled his mother for over an hour as the weather worsened and a storm broke out .
He held her hand , reassured her and terrified she would die , tried to keep from slipping into unconsciousness .
Even as his mum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sebastian stayed calm and offered his assistance .
Suzanne spent a month in hospital recovering from life-threatening injuries .
Captain Craig Sweeney of Prestwick Search and Rescue said : `` We have absolutely no doubt that without the brave actions of Sebastian , his mum would probably not be with us today .
He has redefined the word brave . ''
Campaigned for racial equality in football for 25 years , establishing the anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out .
Herman ’ s experiences as a young boy who arrived by boat from Guyana @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 11 were the impetus behind a lifetime ’ s work tackling racism .
Recalling how bitterly divided Britain was at the time , he said : “ My first experience was racial abuse ” .
But football provided respite from the insults and became a way in which he integrated and made friends .
By the time he founded Kick It Out in 1993 , Herman had already broken many glass ceilings in his career , most notably to become the first black executive chairman of the Commission for Racial Equality .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ football clubs to try and stamp out racism , with no success .
But his latest appointment meant he could take legal action against organisations where racism was taking place and football clubs started to take notice .
When the Let ’ s Kick Racism Out of Football campaign was first launched by the Commission , Herman was met with fervent opposition and he even received bullets in the post .
“ The hardest part was right at the beginning , ” he reflected .
“ We had to try a whole variety @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in .
For instance , you ’ d get Manchester United to join because you told them Manchester City were doing it.
” But slowly things began to change .
Kick It Out gained FA support and became a funded organisation in 1997 .
Initially set up to tackle racial abuse of top-tier players , over 25 years Kick It Out has addressed a multitude of discriminatory practices including females becoming referees and establishing disabled , multi-faith and LGBT+ football leagues across the country .
Holocaust survivor Ben has worked tirelessly to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Holocaust .
Ben was nine when the Nazis invaded his native Poland .
In the horrors that followed , his mother , father and little sister were shot dead , and he spent the war being shuttled between the ghetto and concentration camps , seeing people dying around him in cattle cars .
After being liberated from Buchenwald , where 55,000 people were murdered , 15-year-old Ben arrived in Britain under a resettlement scheme .
Just 11 years after leaving the concentration camp he represented Great Britain as a weightlifter at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four years later .
He set up a dressmaking business in London , married and had three sons .
In 1963 , he helped to set up the Holocaust Survivors ‘ 45 Aid Society to assist fellow survivors and those in need .
Ben has worked tirelessly to ensure that the lessons of the Holocaust are never forgotten .
He is passionate about promoting community cohesion and tolerance .
He works with the Prime Minister ’ s Holocaust Commission and his influence helped to establish a Holocaust Memorial Day .
Now 90 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ ve worked to educate about the Holocaust and will continue to do so.
” Rebecca is a former victim of domestic violence who with the help of the Trust set up Always B U , an ethical clothing brand dedicated to raising awareness of domestic violence .
Rebecca was with her ex-partner , who physically abused her , for five years .
She explains : “ When you ’ re in a dangerous relationship , you ’ re in this constant state of trying to manage , to not make him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ basics for her son and herself because of her partner ’ s economic abuse .
He gambled and loaned money to his friends , used her bank card to withdraw money , and spent loans they couldn ’ t afford to pay back .
When Rebecca left the relationship at the age of 24 , her ex-partner and father to her child attacked her so badly that she needed facial reconstructive surgery .
He was later jailed for 16 months .
After Rebecca left hospital and began to rebuild her life , she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ furniture , sheets for curtains – and the demands started coming .
The amount had grown to £20,000 , letter after letter threatening court action .
I ’ d ring around and try to explain the situation , but I ’ m still paying to this day .
I ’ ll be paying for the next 16 years .
The economic consequences are with me every single day , a cloud hanging over me ” .
Rebecca joined the Prince ’ s Trust Enterprise programme in 2018 , which helps young people to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for support setting up Always B U , a fashion brand that raises awareness of domestic violence .
“ I nearly talked myself out of going the first day but I pushed through my anxiety and going on Enterprise is one of the best decisions I ’ ve ever made .
It helped me to focus my skills and I was given the guidance of a one-to-one mentor .
For every product sold at Always B U , 5 % of each sale is donated to IDAS , a Yorkshire based charity supporting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and sexual violence .
The brand is designed to empower victims and survivors of violence and give them a voice , as well as to change attitudes about domestic violence .
“ I wanted to give back to The Trust for what they ’ d given me , so I decided to become a Young Ambassador .
I tell my story at events in the hope that sharing my experiences will encourage others to get behind the charity ’ s amazing work supporting young people like me .
And to show other young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are now , there is hope.
” Rebecca has faced the pandemic with her characteristic resilience and positivity .
“ Obviously , the pandemic has slowed down activity with my brand .
I relied quite heavily on public speaking , going into colleges to network , and photoshoots , so that ’ s where I ’ m feeling the impact the most .
I ’ m quite resourceful so I try to stay positive and upbeat , and I ’ m adapting the brand to make it more online.
” Rebecca has continued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a period which has seen domestic violence rise .
“ I work with a lot of domestic violence charities , doing media work for them , and I ’ ve been developing virtual resources for domestic violence victims .
I will always continue to prioritise this work because that ’ s what my brand is about .
I ’ ve also been using my social media to raise awareness and recently have been on a podcast to talk about domestic violence in lockdown.
” Marcus Rashford has tirelessly campaigned to ensure that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go hungry as a result of the coronavirus pandemic .
The 22-year-old 's dedication forced Boris Johnson into a u-turn over his decision to end support for disadvantaged pupils over the school summer holidays .
He received thousands of Pride of Britain nominations , as he has won the hearts of the nation .
Major Chris Brannigan was dubbed the `` barefoot soldier '' when he marched 700 miles across Britain this summer in his bare feet to raise over £500,000 for research into a rare disorder from which his 8-year-old daughter suffers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ complete his extremely painful walk in full body armour , carrying 25kgs of kit on his back , including a one-man tent .
He decided to go barefoot because his daughter Hasti finds it painful to wear shoes and to do something unusual to raise awareness .
He set up charity , CdLS Hope for Hasti , to fund research of gene therapy treatment for children suffering from Cornelia de Lange Syndrome which is life-limiting and has no treatment or cure .
Children with CdLS have feeding problems , speech difficulties , texture @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anxiety .
He says : `` I am doing this to give my daughter and children like her a future.
” Ulsterman Major Chris , an army linguist , stationed at Tidworth , was cheered by wellwishers all over the UK .
En route , he dropped off a petition at Downing Street , asking for more support for children with rare diseases .
You can watch The Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards , in partnership with TSB on the ITV Hub now and at 10.45pm on Monday .

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The Pride of Britain Awards have been celebrating those who go above and beyond with acts of selflessness and bravery for the past two decades.
The worthy winners come from every walk of life, and they range from inspirational pensioners, to courageous children.
This year, the Pride of Britain Awards are more important than ever, as the coronavirus pandemic has brought out the very best in people.
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Everyday heroes have pulled together, with many people going above and beyond to keep the country running.
While this year's ceremony will be virtual, the winners will have their awards delivered to them by some special celebrity guests.
This is the full list of this years Pride of Britain Award winners:
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Special Recognition - Captain Tom Moore
Captain Tom Moore was announced as 2020's first Pride of Britain winner in April, after he raised a staggering £32 million for the NHS by walking laps of his garden.
The 100-year-old hero received a huge number of public nominations, as everything about this remarkable man and his achievements sums up what Pride of Britain is all about.
Special Recognition - NHS Frontline Heroes
The men and women of the NHS have put their lives on the line throughout the coronavirus pandemic, and the entire nation is united in gratitude and admiration.
Their courage has been recognised with a special recognition Pride of Britain Award.
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This Morning Emergency Services - PC Claire Bond
Police officer was run over by an out-of-control driver trying to evade arrest and is now bravely battling back from serious injury.
PC Bond, 47, feared for her life when she was run over by drug dealer Gurajdeep Malhi.
She was responding to reports a car had crashed into a garage in Coton Fields, near the route of a 10k race in September 2018.
Malhi had smashed into parked cars while fleeing police. PC Bond, a mother of four, tried to grab his car keys and struggled with Malhi. She was determined to stop him driving, because if he escaped, he was heading straight for the route of the 10k race, which was packed with runners.
PC Bond was trapped, crushed against a fence, and dragged along the ground. She was eventually pulled to safety by colleague PC Dave Mullins. She had to undergo a five hour operation to save her shattered leg.
Malhi fled on foot and was later arrested and jailed for 12 years. Speaking at his trial, PC Bond said: "Better me than 20 runners with 20 families like mine. I believe it was luck that I did my job that day, otherwise you could be sitting through 20 statements just like mine."
A year after the incident, in September 2019, PC Bond took part in the same race alongside her husband Darren and PC Mullins to raise money for the charity Care of Police Survivors. She covered the first 9km in a wheelchair, but walked the final kilometre, crossing the line to cheers from the crowd.
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Special Recognition - Rhian Burke-Mannings
After losing her baby son and husband within five days of one another, Rhian set up bereavement charity 2 Wish Upon a Star.
In February 2012, Rhian was playing with her son George, one, while her husband Paul bathed their other two children. Baby George suffered a sudden seizure, and despite the frantic efforts of staff at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, passed away shortly after arriving.
It was later discovered he had been suffering from bronchial pneumonia and Type A influenza.
Rhian said: “We were given a booklet, escorted back down to A&E and then out into the night. Our whole world had been turned on its head and we were just left. Paul was struggling and blamed himself.
He kept saying that he was his daddy and he should have saved him.”
Unable to cope with the loss of his son, and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, five days later Paul, 33, took his own life.
Rhian could barely function for months. The turning point came when she launched 2 Wish Upon A Star, to support others suffering from the sudden loss of a child or young person, giving them the help she and Paul never had.
It is now working with almost every accident and emergency unit in Wales and operates family rooms in hospitals, to provide a private place of comfort and support after sudden bereaveent.
It also works with police forces, offers counselling and support to those who have lost someone suddenly, and those who have witnessed a sudden death, and helps hundreds of people every year.
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TSB Community Hero - Dena Murphy
Green-fingered great-gran Dena has helped hundreds of young offenders get their lives back on track thanks to her community allotment.
The 91-year-old often works three hours a day on her allotment in Moston, where she has lived for 24 years.
But this is a patch with a difference. The great-gran uses her love of gardening to help criminals learn new skills and repay their debt to society. So far, she has helped 300 ex-offenders complete community service orders by teaching them allotment gardening.
The pensioner is also the driving force behind charity Nephra Good Neighbours which aims to reduce isolation and loneliness in older people and she is never happier than when she’s out and about at the heart of her community.
In her allotment Dena grows 23 types of fruit and veg, which she uses to provide a weekly three course lunch for around 50 pensioners from New Moston. She and her team also run a takeaway service delivering meals to elderly people who are housebound. While she had to step back during the pandemic, she is regularly on the phone keeping tabs on her team.
She says: “I am very proud that many of the young people I have worked with have gone onto higher education, and in some instances gained degrees.”
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Good Morning Britain Young Fundraiser - Tony Hudgell, 5
Abused so badly as a baby his legs had to be amputated, Tony raised more than £1 million in a lockdown walking challenge that inspired the nation.
After seeing Captain Tom on TV, Tony asked his parents if he could take on his own challenge to raise money for the Evelina London Children's Hospital, his second home.
He had recently learnt to walk with crutches on his new prosthetic legs, so he set out to raise £500 by walking 10km in 30 days in June.
The Kent schoolboy had already overcome huge odds in life. He was 41 days old when he suffered a horrific assault at the hands of his biological parents. He suffered multiple fractures, dislocations, blunt trauma to the face leading to multi-organ failure, toxic-shock and sepsis.
He ended up on life support and close to death.
The injuries to his legs were so extreme, they had to be amputated. His left hip is dislocated and missing the ball joint due to infection, he has hand issues and is deaf in his right ear.
Tony, known as Bear, started his challenge on June 1, and his efforts captured the imagination of millions of people. By the time he completed his final walk, tens of thousands of supporters had donated £1,073,121.
Adoptive mum Paula said: “Just a few weeks ago Tony could barely take a few steps. He is such a strong and determined boy and we are so proud. We couldn't be happier that the money is going to a place that is so special to our family.”
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Child of Courage - Emmie Narayan-Nicholas, 11
Schoolgirl leukaemia patient and her family were inspired to provide meals, support and comfort to the families of other seriously-ill children.
Emmie was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2017, and spent 100 nights at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital over six months.
While in hospital, she saw how patients’ families struggled with being away from home at the most stressful time of their lives. For low income families, the cost of takeaway and canteen meals was also a challenge. She came up with the idea of making wholesome, home-cooked meals for the parents and families of other young patients.
In June 2018, she opened Emmie’s Kitchen at the Ronald McDonald House next to Royal Manchester Children's Hospital. Once a month, up to 200 people are treated to free three-course dinners and some welcome respite from the wards. Emmie’s Kitchen is now a registered charity.
"It was all Emmie's idea," says her mum Eve, who works for a local authority in Manchester. “She serves at tables, slices bread and chats with the families. Many people ask to meet her, the girl behind this brilliant idea, and she talks openly about her illness. She takes it all in her stride."
Even lockdown didn’t stop Emmie. Over ten weeks, on Friday nights the kitchen served 440 take away meals and Emmie put together 700 snack bags and toiletry baskets, for families staying with their seriously unwell child in RMCH.
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Child of Courage - Sebastian Williams, 11
Youngster on a family hiking trip scrambled 100m down a ravine to save his seriously-injured mum in a terrifying mountain rescue.
Sebastian, his parents Derek and Suzanne and his two younger sisters, had set off on a pleasant day last October to walk up Ben Cruachan, a 1,126m peak in Argyll and Bute. As they made their descent, the weather deteriorated suddenly and the family took a wrong turn, becoming lost as darkness fell.
Suzanne, 43, slipped and fell 100m down the mountainside into a ravine, suffering serious injuries including head trauma and cuts to her face, several broken bones and a smashed knee.
Derek tried to call for help, but the battery on his phone was dead. It was at this point that Sebastian, then aged 10, decided to take action. Before his father could stop him, the schoolboy from London scrambled 100m to the bottom of the ravine, where he found his mum barely conscious, surrounded by scrub and rocks.
Incredibly, her phone had survived the fall, and Sebastian called 999. Calmly he provided an exact position for rescuers, using the phone’s GPS.
While he waited for help to arrive, Sebastian cradled his mother for over an hour as the weather worsened and a storm broke out. He held her hand, reassured her and terrified she would die, tried to keep from slipping into unconsciousness.
Even as his mum was winched into a rescue helicopter, Sebastian stayed calm and offered his assistance.
Suzanne spent a month in hospital recovering from life-threatening injuries. Captain Craig Sweeney of Prestwick Search and Rescue said: "We have absolutely no doubt that without the brave actions of Sebastian, his mum would probably not be with us today. He has redefined the word brave."
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Special Recognition - Herman Ouseley
Campaigned for racial equality in football for 25 years, establishing the anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out.
Herman’s experiences as a young boy who arrived by boat from Guyana to south-east London at the age of 11 were the impetus behind a lifetime’s work tackling racism.
Recalling how bitterly divided Britain was at the time, he said: “My first experience was racial abuse”. But football provided respite from the insults and became a way in which he integrated and made friends.
By the time he founded Kick It Out in 1993, Herman had already broken many glass ceilings in his career, most notably to become the first black executive chairman of the Commission for Racial Equality.
He had spent the last three decades approaching football clubs to try and stamp out racism, with no success. But his latest appointment meant he could take legal action against organisations where racism was taking place and football clubs started to take notice.
When the Let’s Kick Racism Out of Football campaign was first launched by the Commission, Herman was met with fervent opposition and he even received bullets in the post.
“The hardest part was right at the beginning,” he reflected. “We had to try a whole variety of trickery to get people to come in. For instance, you’d get Manchester United to join because you told them Manchester City were doing it.”
But slowly things began to change. Kick It Out gained FA support and became a funded organisation in 1997.
Initially set up to tackle racial abuse of top-tier players, over 25 years Kick It Out has addressed a multitude of discriminatory practices including females becoming referees and establishing disabled, multi-faith and LGBT+ football leagues across the country.
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Lifetime Achievement - Sir Ben Helfgott
Holocaust survivor Ben has worked tirelessly to help fellow survivors and educate younger generations about the Holocaust.
Ben was nine when the Nazis invaded his native Poland. In the horrors that followed, his mother, father and little sister were shot dead, and he spent the war being shuttled between the ghetto and concentration camps, seeing people dying around him in cattle cars.
After being liberated from Buchenwald, where 55,000 people were murdered, 15-year-old Ben arrived in Britain under a resettlement scheme. Just 11 years after leaving the concentration camp he represented Great Britain as a weightlifter at the 1956 Olympics, a feat he repeated four years later.
He set up a dressmaking business in London, married and had three sons. In 1963, he helped to set up the Holocaust Survivors ‘45 Aid Society to assist fellow survivors and those in need.
Ben has worked tirelessly to ensure that the lessons of the Holocaust are never forgotten. He is passionate about promoting community cohesion and tolerance. He works with the Prime Minister’s Holocaust Commission and his influence helped to establish a Holocaust Memorial Day.
Now 90, Ben says: “All my life I’ve worked to educate about the Holocaust and will continue to do so.”
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Prince's Trust Young Achievers Award - Rebecca Beattie
Rebecca is a former victim of domestic violence who with the help of the Trust set up Always B U, an ethical clothing brand dedicated to raising awareness of domestic violence.
Rebecca was with her ex-partner, who physically abused her, for five years. She explains: “When you’re in a dangerous relationship, you’re in this constant state of trying to manage, to not make him mad.”
Rebecca struggled to provide the basics for her son and herself because of her partner’s economic abuse. He gambled and loaned money to his friends, used her bank card to withdraw money, and spent loans they couldn’t afford to pay back.
When Rebecca left the relationship at the age of 24, her ex-partner and father to her child attacked her so badly that she needed facial reconstructive surgery. He was later jailed for 16 months.
After Rebecca left hospital and began to rebuild her life, she explained “I had nothing – no furniture, sheets for curtains – and the demands started coming. The amount had grown to £20,000, letter after letter threatening court action.
I’d ring around and try to explain the situation, but I’m still paying to this day. I’ll be paying for the next 16 years. The economic consequences are with me every single day, a cloud hanging over me”.
Rebecca joined the Prince’s Trust Enterprise programme in 2018, which helps young people to turn big ideas into business reality, for support setting up Always B U, a fashion brand that raises awareness of domestic violence. “I nearly talked myself out of going the first day but I pushed through my anxiety and going on Enterprise is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. It helped me to focus my skills and I was given the guidance of a one-to-one mentor.
For every product sold at Always B U, 5% of each sale is donated to IDAS, a Yorkshire based charity supporting anyone experiencing or affected by domestic violence and sexual violence.
The brand is designed to empower victims and survivors of violence and give them a voice, as well as to change attitudes about domestic violence.
“I wanted to give back to The Trust for what they’d given me, so I decided to become a Young Ambassador. I tell my story at events in the hope that sharing my experiences will encourage others to get behind the charity’s amazing work supporting young people like me. And to show other young people that, no matter where they are now, there is hope.”
Rebecca has faced the pandemic with her characteristic resilience and positivity.
“Obviously, the pandemic has slowed down activity with my brand. I relied quite heavily on public speaking, going into colleges to network, and photoshoots, so that’s where I’m feeling the impact the most. I’m quite resourceful so I try to stay positive and upbeat, and I’m adapting the brand to make it more online.”
Rebecca has continued with her domestic advocacy work during lockdown, a period which has seen domestic violence rise.
“I work with a lot of domestic violence charities, doing media work for them, and I’ve been developing virtual resources for domestic violence victims. I will always continue to prioritise this work because that’s what my brand is about. I’ve also been using my social media to raise awareness and recently have been on a podcast to talk about domestic violence in lockdown.”
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Special Recognition - Marcus Rashford
Marcus Rashford has tirelessly campaigned to ensure that the nation's poorest children do not go hungry as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
The 22-year-old's dedication forced Boris Johnson into a u-turn over his decision to end support for disadvantaged pupils over the school summer holidays.
He received thousands of Pride of Britain nominations, as he has won the hearts of the nation.
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ITV Fundraiser Award - Major Chris Brannigan
Major Chris Brannigan was dubbed the "barefoot soldier" when he marched 700 miles across Britain this summer in his bare feet to raise over £500,000 for research into a rare disorder from which his 8-year-old daughter suffers.
It took him 35 days to complete his extremely painful walk in full body armour, carrying 25kgs of kit on his back, including a one-man tent. He decided to go barefoot because his daughter Hasti finds it painful to wear shoes and to do something unusual to raise awareness.
He set up charity, CdLS Hope for Hasti, to fund research of gene therapy treatment for children suffering from Cornelia de Lange Syndrome which is life-limiting and has no treatment or cure. Children with CdLS have feeding problems, speech difficulties, texture aversion and suffer from seizures and severe anxiety.
He says: "I am doing this to give my daughter and children like her a future.” Ulsterman Major Chris, an army linguist, stationed at Tidworth, was cheered by wellwishers all over the UK. En route, he dropped off a petition at Downing Street, asking for more support for children with rare diseases.
You can watch The Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards, in partnership with TSB on the ITV Hub now and at 10.45pm on Monday.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-01--Strictly judge says Jacqui Smith danced like a "stumbling drunk lost at a party"

Jacqui Smith has become the first contestant to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing 2020 after her samba failed to impress .
The former home secretary , who was partnered with Anton du Beke , lost in the dance off , to reality TV star Jamie Laing , The Mirror reports .
It came after after judge Craig Revel Horwood Craig compared her dancing to a `` stumbling drunk lost at a party . ''
The judges ’ scores this week were added to those from last week , and were then combined with the results of the viewers ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ couples facing the dance off .
Craig chose to save Jamie and dance partner Karen Hauer , saying : `` Based purely on dance merit and what I thought was the better dance of the evening , I ’ d like to save Jamie and Karen.
” Motsi Mabuse chose to save Jamie and Karen , explaining : `` First of all I ’ d like to say that both couples did very well , I felt that both couples picked up a notch this time .
`` I just have to say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one couple was a little bit on a higher level so I ’ m going to save Jamie & Karen.
” Head Judge Shirley Ballas said she would also have chosen to save Jamie and Karen .
When asked by Tess about her time on the show , Jacqui said : “ I had the greatest adventure it ’ s possible to imagine .
`` I ’ m just sorry I can ’ t continue it with this man who has been absolutely fantastic and gorgeous to be with .
`` But I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in losing to these guys because they are a fantastic bunch of dancers , they really are .
So I ’ ll be watching you and supporting you .
`` To Anton , I would like to say you have been just an absolute joy to be with .
I am so pleased and proud to have spent this time with you .
`` And to everybody on the programme I don ’ t think people realise just how brilliant the team is that put this programme together and if ever we need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thank you so much.
” Anton was asked if he had any words for Jacqui , and he said : “ Well I ’ ve loved every second of being in the studio with you .
`` We have laughed , you have a shocking sense of humour I can ’ t begin to tell you .
`` You are just the best and I ’ ve loved it , thank you from the bottom of my heart.
” The remaining eleven couples will take to the dancefloor next week in a spectacular @ @ @ @ @ @ @ returns on Saturday 9 November at 7.25pm , with the results show on Sunday 10 November at 7.25pm on BBC One

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Jacqui Smith has become the first contestant to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing 2020 after her samba failed to impress.
The former home secretary, who was partnered with Anton du Beke, lost in the dance off, to reality TV star Jamie Laing, The Mirror reports.
It came after after judge Craig Revel Horwood Craig compared her dancing to a "stumbling drunk lost at a party."
The judges’ scores this week were added to those from last week, and were then combined with the results of the viewers’ votes to decide the lowest scoring two couples facing the dance off.
Craig chose to save Jamie and dance partner Karen Hauer, saying: "Based purely on dance merit and what I thought was the better dance of the evening, I’d like to save Jamie and Karen.”
Motsi Mabuse chose to save Jamie and Karen, explaining: "First of all I’d like to say that both couples did very well, I felt that both couples picked up a notch this time.
"I just have to say that for me personally I think that one couple was a little bit on a higher level so I’m going to save Jamie & Karen.”
Head Judge Shirley Ballas said she would also have chosen to save Jamie and Karen.
When asked by Tess about her time on the show, Jacqui said: “I had the greatest adventure it’s possible to imagine.
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"I’m just sorry I can’t continue it with this man who has been absolutely fantastic and gorgeous to be with.
"But I don’t feel too much shame in losing to these guys because they are a fantastic bunch of dancers, they really are. So I’ll be watching you and supporting you.
"To Anton, I would like to say you have been just an absolute joy to be with. I am so pleased and proud to have spent this time with you.
"And to everybody on the programme I don’t think people realise just how brilliant the team is that put this programme together and if ever we need Strictly, we need it now so thank you so much.”
Anton was asked if he had any words for Jacqui, and he said: “Well I’ve loved every second of being in the studio with you.
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"We have laughed, you have a shocking sense of humour I can’t begin to tell you.
"You are just the best and I’ve loved it, thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
The remaining eleven couples will take to the dancefloor next week in a spectacular Movie Special, when Strictly Come Dancing returns on Saturday 9 November at 7.25pm, with the results show on Sunday 10 November at 7.25pm on BBC One


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-01--Paul Scholes slams Manchester United players Fred and Scott McTominay

Paul Scholes criticised Manchester United midfield pair Fred and Scott McTominay for showing a lack of quality and fight during their defeat by Arsenal .
United failed to build on an excellent 5-0 Champions League win over RB Leipzig as they went down 1-0 to Mikel Arteta 's side at Old Trafford , the fourth time this season they have failed to win at home .
Fred was hooked after an hour and McTominay was the target of many fans ' flak as the pair failed to cope with Arsenal 's press , as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's decision to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was critical of the entire team 's performance but believes the two central midfielder set the tone for a woeful afternoon .
`` It ’ s as poor as I ’ ve seen Manchester United at Old Trafford to be honest with you , '' Scholes told Premier League Productions .
`` You have to give Arsenal credit , they were very good but on other hand you have to expect more from United and the two midfield players especially .
`` I said at half-time if you ’ re going to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can score goals on the ball then the two in midfield have to have some kind of possession and some kind of control but the quality was missing from them two .
`` They were playing as centre halves , not central midfield players . ''
Scholes also questioned United 's determination to get back into the contest once they had fallen behind to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 's second-half penalty .
He added : `` There was a lack of fight , a lack of spirit , a lack of determination to get balls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like you ’ d expect with 10 minutes to go .
`` They ran out of ideas and only had two shots on target , one of which was [ Nemanja ] Matic on his right-foot .
It ’ s a disappointing afternoon but one they ’ ll have to bounce back from . ''

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Paul Scholes criticised Manchester United midfield pair Fred and Scott McTominay for showing a lack of quality and fight during their defeat by Arsenal.
United failed to build on an excellent 5-0 Champions League win over RB Leipzig as they went down 1-0 to Mikel Arteta's side at Old Trafford, the fourth time this season they have failed to win at home.
Fred was hooked after an hour and McTominay was the target of many fans' flak as the pair failed to cope with Arsenal's press, as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's decision to play a diamond midfield backfired.
Scholes was critical of the entire team's performance but believes the two central midfielder set the tone for a woeful afternoon.
"It’s as poor as I’ve seen Manchester United at Old Trafford to be honest with you," Scholes told Premier League Productions. "You have to give Arsenal credit, they were very good but on other hand you have to expect more from United and the two midfield players especially.
"I said at half-time if you’re going to get your best, most creative players who can score goals on the ball then the two in midfield have to have some kind of possession and some kind of control but the quality was missing from them two.
"They were playing as centre halves, not central midfield players."
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Scholes also questioned United's determination to get back into the contest once they had fallen behind to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's second-half penalty.
He added: "There was a lack of fight, a lack of spirit, a lack of determination to get balls into the box, to create chances like you’d expect with 10 minutes to go.
"They ran out of ideas and only had two shots on target, one of which was [Nemanja] Matic on his right-foot. It’s a disappointing afternoon but one they’ll have to bounce back from."