New year, new stylist! TOWIE's Lauren Goodger welcomes in 2012 in tight-fitting and very see-through long black dress

By GEORGINA LITTLEJOHN

Something a little thicker next time? Lauren Goodger leaves a club in Essex where she saw in 2012 in a tight-fitting see-through dress that showed off her underwear

It's the one night of the year when those going out to party make a real effort to look their sexiest and most glamorous as they welcome in the New Year.
And Lauren Goodger was no exception as she stepped out to celebrate last night - but ended up showing off probably a little more than she intended.
The TOWIE star was snapped leaving the Nu Bar in Essex in the small hours of this morning after joining some friends and cast mates to see in 2012.

But as she was faced with the flashbulbs as she headed to her cab to take her home, the sheer fabric of her dress turned see-through, showing off her underwear to all and sundry.
The tightness of the dress didn't help as it clung to her thighs as she tottered out of the nightspot in Loughton.

Calling it a night: Lauren looked tired, a bit worse for wear and ready for her bed as she left the club and headed home

She teamed the frock with a studded black clutch bag and towering red heels which she looked a little unsteady on as she left the Nu Bar in the early hours and made her way home.
Earlier in the evening she took to her twitter page to wish everyone a happy new year and wrote: 'Happy nye everyone! Its been an amazing 2011 I've learnt a lot and I love u all! Can't wait see u all in 2012 a lot look forward 2 love u x.'

All that glitters: Lydia Bright arrived at the club in a see-through top and gold velvet trousers

But this morning it was a different story as she wrote: 'Ahh just woke up n my head!Not gettin out of bed alll day!!Happy NY everyone! Hope u all had a great night!! Going bk sleep Love Lauren x x'
But she wasn't the only TOWIE cast member one who had slipped up in the style stakes to see in the New Year.
She was joined at the club by Lydia Bright and her boyfriend James 'Arg' Argent who looked his usual dapper self in his trademark black evening suit and bow tie.

Can we go home now? James 'Arg' Argent and Lydia climb into a cab as they make their way back

Are we home yet? Arg falls asleep on Lydia's shoulder after his big party night

But Lydia, who stuck by his side, was dressed in a pair of tight gold velvet trousers, which she teamed with a see-through black chiffon shirt and black bra.
Both of them looked like they'd had a good night as they climbed into their car at the end of the festivities, with Arg falling asleep on Lydia's shoulder.
Also with them was Jessice Wright, who was feeling flirty and feline as she arrived in a catsuit complete with furry tail, a dickie bow and velvet ears.
She posed for the cameras as she took to her Twitter page and wrote: 'I hope @nubar_Essex likes black cats cos tonight matthew...........'

Miaow, pussycat! Jessica Wright was a flirty feline in her catsuit and towering heels

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Family matters: Wayne Rooney dropped from Manchester United game after Boxing Day dinner with Coleen

By MAIL ON SUNDAY REPORTER

Hot water: Wayne Rooney was axed from Manchester United's match against Blackburn after dining out with his wife (pictured together in June) on Boxing day

Wayne Rooney was dropped from Manchester United’s team against Blackburn yesterday and ordered to pay a six-figure fine after a bust-up with manager Alex Ferguson.
In their star striker’s absence, Rooney’s team crashed to an unexpected 2-3 home defeat.
The row erupted, according to sources, because the 26-year-old striker and wife Coleen went out for a Boxing Day dinner with teammates celebrating United’s 5-0 win over Wigan earlier that day.

Furious: Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson

During a training session last Tuesday, Rooney, Jonny Evans and Darron Gibson are understood to have been overheard saying how much they and their partners had enjoyed the evening in Manchester.
But when Ferguson, who was 70 yesterday, heard about the night out, he is said to have ordered Rooney into his office for a dressing down.

Boiling point: Sir Alex has always had a tempestuous relationship with his star striker (File photo)

The three players were told to do extra training on Wednesday – their day off. Then, on Friday night, Rooney was informed he and his two team-mates would be dropped for the home fixture against Blackburn Rovers, and that he had been hit with the huge financial penalty.
While the rest of the United squad spent yesterday morning preparing for the lunchtime kick-off, Rooney, Evans and Gibson were told they would be doing more extra training.

Family time: Wayne and Coleen, pictured with son Kai in May, enjoyed a meal to celebrate Man United's win on Boxing Day

The striker was said last night to be ‘bemused’ and ‘furious’ over Sir Alex’s reaction and to believe he had been treated unfairly. As United crashed to defeat, speculation grew that the row between the England star and Sir Alex could put his future at Manchester United in jeopardy.
Rooney and Ferguson’s relationship looked beyond repair 14 months ago after Rooney told Ferguson he no longer wanted to play for United. Rooney released a statement, saying his decision was based on ambition and it seemed certain he would leave Old Trafford.
But within days, Rooney had made a dramatic U-turn and agreed to a contract extension that tied him to the club until 2015.
Manchester United did not respond to questions about the row last night.

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We won't eat halal meat, say MPs and peers who reject demands to serve it at Westminster

By CHRIS HASTINGS

The Palace of Westminster has rejected demands to serve halal meat in its restaurants

The Palace of Westminster has rejected demands to serve halal meat in its restaurants.
Muslim MPs and peers have been told they cannot have meat slaughtered in line with Islamic tradition because the method – slitting an animal’s throat without first stunning it – is offensive to many of their non-Muslim colleagues.
The stance has infuriated some parliamentarians who have eaten meat in the Palace’s 23 restaurants and cafes, having been assured that it was halal.
Lord Ahmed of Rotherham said: ‘I did feel misled. I think a halal option should be made available.’

Lord Ahmed of Rotherham thinks halal should be made available as an option

In 2010, the Mail on Sunday revealed schools, hospitals and restaurants were serving halal meat to unwitting customers.
Waitrose, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Somerfield and the Co-op all said they stocked meat slaughtered according to Islamic tradition without letting customers know.
Fast-food chains including Domino’s Pizza, Pizza Hut, KFC, ­Nando’s and Subway are also using halal meat without ­telling customers, it was revealed.
Members of the Church of England have complained that the spread of halal meat was 'effectively spreading Sharia law' across Britain.

No halal: Neither the House of Commons or the House of Lords serve halal meat

However, a spokesman for the House of Lords and the House of Commons confirmed that it was not served in their restaurants.
Alison Ruoff, a member of the Church of England, said: ‘It’s a bit hypocritical that the Houses of Parliament, which have allowed other people to provide halal food, have ruled it out on their own premises.’
When the meat is slaughtered, Islamic verse is uttered before the animal has its throat slashed.
At Halal slaughterhouses thousands of birds are killed every hour.

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