thedailymirror--2020-05-21--Differences between Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha explained

Eid al-Fitr is being celebrated by Muslims around the world this weekend as Ramadan comes to an end .
This year ’ s festivities are due to begin on Saturday ( May 23 ) at the end of the Ramadan , the four weeks of fasting , prayers and charitable acts which help celebrate Muhammad receiving the Quran .
But this is the first of two Eid celebrations in the Islamic calendar - the other being Eid al-Adha - and it ’ s important not to confuse the two .
Here , we explain the significance of both festivals , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and how people mark them .
Eid al-Fitr comes first in the Islamic calendar , and is known as the “ Festival of Breaking the Fast ” .
After a month of fasting during the hours of daylight , the festival includes a huge meal which begins after sunset on the final day of Ramadan .
Muslims should also pay money to the poor before Eid prayers can commence , in an act called Zakut-ul-fitr .
During the celebrations they traditionally wear their best clothes , feast together as a family and give @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months after the conclusion of Ramadan comes Eid al-Adha , known as the Festival of the Sacrifice .
It takes place during Dhu al-Hijjah , the 12th and final month of the Islami lunar calendar to commemorate the story of the prophet Ibrahim .
According to tradition Ibrahaim agreed to an order from Allah to sacrifice his eldest son and made all the necessary preparations , only to find his son had been replaced by a lamb when the moment of sacrifice came .
By agreeing and being willing to sacrifice his son @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - Ibrahaim proved his love for Allah was unsurpassed , meaning he ’ d passed the test and his son was spared .
This year ’ s Eid al-Adha festival is due to take place from July 30-August 3 and will again see Muslims put on their best clothes to feast with family and friends - depending on social distancing rules .
Gifts are exchanged and prayers are said to commemorate Eid al-Adha .
In some countries animals are sacrificed in homage with the meat split into three parts ; one part going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need and the final part kept at home .

Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid al-Fitr this weekend as the holy month of Ramadan comes to an end. But what is the difference between Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha?
Eid 2020: What is the difference between Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha?
Eid al-Fitr is being celebrated by Muslims around the world this weekend as Ramadan comes to an end.
This year’s festivities will begin on Sunday (May 24) at the end of the Ramadan, the four weeks of fasting, prayers and charitable acts which help celebrate Muhammad receiving the Quran.
But this is the first of two Eid celebrations in the Islamic calendar - the other being Eid al-Adha - and it’s important not to confuse the two.
Here, we explain the significance of both festivals, what they mean, what they celebrate and how people mark them.
What is Eid al-Fitr?
Eid al-Fitr comes first in the Islamic calendar, and is known as the “Festival of Breaking the Fast”.
After a month of fasting during the hours of daylight, the festival includes a huge meal which begins after sunset on the final day of Ramadan.
Muslims should also pay money to the poor before Eid prayers can commence, in an act called Zakut-ul-fitr.
During the celebrations they traditionally wear their best clothes, feast together as a family and give gifts or money to children.
What is Eid al-Adha?
Two months after the conclusion of Ramadan comes Eid al-Adha, known as the Festival of the Sacrifice.
It takes place during Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th and final month of the Islami lunar calendar to commemorate the story of the prophet Ibrahim.
According to tradition Ibrahaim agreed to an order from Allah to sacrifice his eldest son and made all the necessary preparations, only to find his son had been replaced by a lamb when the moment of sacrifice came.
By agreeing and being willing to sacrifice his son - the dearest person in his life - Ibrahaim proved his love for Allah was unsurpassed, meaning he’d passed the test and his son was spared.
This year’s Eid al-Adha festival is due to take place from July 30-August 3 and will again see Muslims put on their best clothes to feast with family and friends - depending on social distancing rules.
Gifts are exchanged and prayers are said to commemorate Eid al-Adha.
In some countries animals are sacrificed in homage with the meat split into three parts; one part going to relatives, another to those in need and the final part kept at home.


thedailymirror--2020-05-21--New rules for rubbish tips and recycling centres as reopening begins

Tips and recycling centres across the UK are beginning to reopen , but with strict social distancing rules in place to protect staff and visitors .
Rubbish tips closed at the start of the coronavirus lockdown , and have been shut for seven weeks .
The government has issued guidelines for their reopening - but there is no one-size-fits-all approach , and local councils have each decided which rubbish tips to reopen .
They have also set their own rules , taking into account the individual demands and challenges for each region of the country .
Here 's what you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take to the tip ?
Most rubbish tips are only accepting black bag waste and garden waste that is not collected at the kerbside , and can not be stored safely at home .
Some will also be accepting cardboard and other materials for recycing .
You should check the website of your local rubbish tip before setting off .
What are the rules ?
Staff will not be allowed to assist customers , and only one person will be allowed out of the car - so you must be able to unload @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own .
With very high demand and one-in , one-out policies in operation , you should expect long queues .
Some rubbish tips will have a cut off system , so if the queue gets too long you may be asked to go home and come back later .
You must remain two metres away from other people , and you will be asked to leave if you do n't respect the rules , or if you abuse the staff .
Many local authorities have adopted a system whereby you can only visit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the last number on your licence plate is even , you can go on an even date ( eg .
20 May , 22 May , 24 May ) .
If the last number is odd , you can go on odd dates .
You should check if this is the case at your local council , and visit on the appropriate day .
Some tips will ask for proof of address , so once again , you should check whether this is required at your local tip before setting off .

After closing at the start of the UK's coronavirus lockdown, rubbish tips and recycling centres are now beginning to reopen - but with strict social distancing rules in place
Are rubbish tips and recycling centres open? New rules where you live
Tips and recycling centres across the UK are beginning to reopen, but with strict social distancing rules in place to protect staff and visitors.
Rubbish tips closed at the start of the coronavirus lockdown, and have been shut for seven weeks.
The government has issued guidelines for their reopening - but there is no one-size-fits-all approach, and local councils have each decided which rubbish tips to reopen.
They have also set their own rules, taking into account the individual demands and challenges for each region of the country.
Here's what you need to know:
What can you take to the tip?
Most rubbish tips are only accepting black bag waste and garden waste that is not collected at the kerbside, and cannot be stored safely at home.
Some will also be accepting cardboard and other materials for recycing. You should check the website of your local rubbish tip before setting off.
What are the rules?
Staff will not be allowed to assist customers, and only one person will be allowed out of the car - so you must be able to unload and dispose of your waste on your own.
With very high demand and one-in, one-out policies in operation, you should expect long queues. Some rubbish tips will have a cut off system, so if the queue gets too long you may be asked to go home and come back later.
You must remain two metres away from other people, and you will be asked to leave if you don't respect the rules, or if you abuse the staff.
Many local authorities have adopted a system whereby you can only visit the tip on certain days.
If the last number on your licence plate is even, you can go on an even date (eg. 20 May, 22 May, 24 May). If the last number is odd, you can go on odd dates.
You should check if this is the case at your local council, and visit on the appropriate day.
Some tips will ask for proof of address, so once again, you should check whether this is required at your local tip before setting off.


thedailymirror--2020-05-21--More than half of young adults have stopped rigidly sticking to lockdown rules

More than half of young adults say they have stopped rigidly sticking to lockdown rules , according to a recent survey .
Over 90,000 adults were questioned on the subject of how their attitude to lockdown has changed - with “ complete ” compliance of Government safety measures dropping in the past two weeks .
The survey found an average of 60 % of young adults had relaxed their approach to social distancing and stay at home measures - compared to 70 % two weeks ago .
Less than 50 % of younger adults are `` completely '' complying with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ College London ( UCL ) study which looked at how adults are feeling about a range of issues during the pandemic .
These include the lockdown , Government advice , their overall wellbeing and mental health .
Follow all coronavirus updates on our live blog here Lead author Dr Daisy Fancourt , of UCL 's epidemiology and health care unit , noted there had been `` generally a very high '' level of people sticking to the Government 's lockdown advice .
The ongoing study , which was launched in the week before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of all adults and 92 % of young people felt they are either `` reasonable '' or `` good '' at sticking to the measures .
The findings come alongside a decrease in confidence in the Government in England since the easing of lockdown was announced on May 10 .
Dr Fancourt said : `` Confidence in Government has fallen in England since the easing of lockdown was announced , and is lowest in those under the age of 30 . ''
Those questioned were asked to rate the Government 's handling of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top mark of seven .
Their view of the Government 's performance had dropped from five at the beginning of lockdown to around four , according to those who were questioned between May 11-17 .
Levels of anxiety and depression had not improved since the easing of lockdown , while worries about possibly getting ill from Covid-19 had fallen slightly .
Fears about food , finance and unemployment were a cause of stress for some people .
The researchers found that around one in 12 people said they were worried about unemployment , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worried about finances .
Stress about being able to get enough food had stabilised in the past week , with fewer than one in 20 people saying they were worried about this .
The Nuffield Foundation is funding the study , which is also being backed by Wellcome and UK Research and Innovation .
Cheryl Lloyd , of the Nuffield Foundation , said : `` Interestingly , whilst life satisfaction levels have remained stable , full compliance with lockdown restrictions has fallen over the past week , especially among those under 30 .
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Over 90,000 adults were questioned on the subject of how their attitude to lockdown has changed - with “complete” compliance with Government safety measures dropping in the past two weeks
More than half of young adults say they have stopped rigidly sticking to lockdown rules, according to a recent survey.
Over 90,000 adults were questioned on the subject of how their attitude to lockdown has changed - with “complete” compliance of Government safety measures dropping in the past two weeks.
The survey found an average of 60% of young adults had relaxed their approach to social distancing and stay at home measures - compared to 70% two weeks ago.
Less than 50% of younger adults are "completely" complying with lockdown rules, according to the University College London (UCL) study which looked at how adults are feeling about a range of issues during the pandemic.
These include the lockdown, Government advice, their overall wellbeing and mental health.
Follow all coronavirus updates on our live blog here
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Lead author Dr Daisy Fancourt, of UCL's epidemiology and health care unit, noted there had been "generally a very high" level of people sticking to the Government's lockdown advice.
The ongoing study, which was launched in the week before lockdown, also found that 95% of all adults and 92% of young people felt they are either "reasonable" or "good" at sticking to the measures.
The findings come alongside a decrease in confidence in the Government in England since the easing of lockdown was announced on May 10.
Dr Fancourt said: "Confidence in Government has fallen in England since the easing of lockdown was announced, and is lowest in those under the age of 30."
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Those questioned were asked to rate the Government's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic from one to a top mark of seven.
Their view of the Government's performance had dropped from five at the beginning of lockdown to around four, according to those who were questioned between May 11-17.
Levels of anxiety and depression had not improved since the easing of lockdown, while worries about possibly getting ill from Covid-19 had fallen slightly.
Fears about food, finance and unemployment were a cause of stress for some people.
The researchers found that around one in 12 people said they were worried about unemployment, while around one in eight people were worried about finances.
Stress about being able to get enough food had stabilised in the past week, with fewer than one in 20 people saying they were worried about this.
The Nuffield Foundation is funding the study, which is also being backed by Wellcome and UK Research and Innovation.
Cheryl Lloyd, of the Nuffield Foundation, said: "Interestingly, whilst life satisfaction levels have remained stable, full compliance with lockdown restrictions has fallen over the past week, especially among those under 30."


thedailymirror--2020-05-21--Man Utd latest financial results confirm net debt rise to £429.1million

Manchester United have confirmed that the club ’ s net debt has rose to £429.1million during the first three months of 2020 .
The club ’ s latest financial accounts showed a debt increase of £127.4million over the prior year quarter .
United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward also disclosed that the club is withdrawing its previous revenue predictions for the year - £560-£580m - due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic .
Woodward has admitted that United are feeling the financial pinch amid Covid-19 , but vowed to `` weather these challenges '' as a return to action edges closer .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10 weeks ago , when they thrashed LASK in a Europa League last-16 clash behind closed doors , but this week returned to Carrington for training .
The Premier League was suspended the day after United 's win in Austria and that has taken its toll on United 's balance sheet .
As such , the club are no longer predicting the revenues of up to £580m , as forecast in the second quarter of fiscal 2020 and instead are withdrawing their previous guidance `` given ongoing uncertainty due to COVID-19 and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The growth in debt has largely been put down to an overall decrease in cash and cash equivalents and adverse movements in the GBP : USD exchange rate .
However , commercial and sponsorship revenues were both up .
Commercial revenue for the quarter was £68.6million , an increase of £2.0million , while sponsorship revenue stood at £44.7million , an increase of £3.1million .
Broadcasting revenue suffered a major hit however , dropping by over 50 percent .
It stood at £26million for the quarter , a decrease of £27.8million over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that is `` primarily due to estimated £15million Premier League rebate due to broadcasters , following delay and broadcast schedule changes to the 2019/20 season . ''
Match day revenue for the quarter was £29.1million , a decrease of £2.6 million , due to the impact of postponing the Europa League home clash with LASK .
However , United are still well stocked to be major players in the next transfer window .
`` As of 31 March 2020 , the company had £90.3million of cash balances together with access to an additional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revolving credit facility . ''
In a comment on the ongoing worldwide crisis , Woodward said : “ Our focus remains on the health and well-being of our colleagues , fans and partners around the world and we are extremely proud of how those connected to the club have responded during this crisis .
`` Since the start of the pandemic , Manchester United and our Foundation have provided assistance to hospitals , charities and schools in our communities , as well as support for frontline workers and vulnerable fans .
`` These @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club and the resilience through adversity that we have demonstrated many times throughout our long history and will do so again to weather these current challenges .
`` In that spirit , we look forward to the team safely returning to the pitch and building on the exciting momentum that Ole [ Gunnar Solskjaer ] and the players had previously achieved , while taking all necessary steps to protect public health .
`` Our thoughts remain with all those affected during this unprecedented time.
” The club , via the Manchester United Foundation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ initiatives during the coronavirus crisis .
Speaking on a conference call to investors on Thursday , Woodward stated his belief that continuing to aid the community is `` the right thing to do '' .
He also stated that he was `` optimistic it will soon be possible to begin playing football . ''
`` We anticipate domestic games could start again in June and the culmination of the Europa League in August . ''
United players returned to group training on Wednesday at the club 's Carrington training base .
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Manchester United have seen a 42 percent rise in the club's net debt during the first three months of 2020, up to an overall figure of £429.1million
Manchester United have confirmed that the club’s net debt has risen to £429.1million during the first three months of 2020.
The club’s latest financial accounts showed a debt increase of £127.4million over the prior year quarter, owing in part also to the signing of Bruno Fernandes.
United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward also disclosed that the club is withdrawing its previous revenue predictions for the year - £560-£580m - due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Woodward has admitted that United are feeling the financial pinch amid Covid-19, but vowed to "weather these challenges" as a return to action edges closer.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men last played 10 weeks ago, when they thrashed LASK in a Europa League last-16 clash behind closed doors, but this week returned to Carrington for training.
The Premier League was suspended the day after United's win in Austria and that has taken its toll on United's balance sheet.
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As such, the club are no longer predicting the revenues of up to £580m, as forecast in the second quarter of fiscal 2020 and instead are withdrawing their previous guidance "given ongoing uncertainty due to COVID-19 and the evolving related economic and financial consequences".
The growth in debt has largely been put down to an overall decrease in cash and cash equivalents and adverse movements in the GBP:USD exchange rate.
However, commercial and sponsorship revenues were both up. Commercial revenue for the quarter was £68.6million, an increase of £2.0million, while sponsorship revenue stood at £44.7million, an increase of £3.1million.
Broadcasting revenue suffered a major hit however, dropping by over 50 percent. It stood at £26million for the quarter, a decrease of £27.8million over the prior quarter.
According to United, that is "primarily due to estimated £15million Premier League rebate due to broadcasters, following delay and broadcast schedule changes to the 2019/20 season."
Match day revenue for the quarter was £29.1million, a decrease of £2.6 million, due to the impact of postponing the Europa League home clash with LASK.
However, United are still well stocked to be major players in the next transfer window.
"As of 31 March 2020, the company had £90.3million of cash balances together with access to an additional £150million available under the company’s revolving credit facility."
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In a comment on the ongoing worldwide crisis, Woodward said: “Our focus remains on the health and well-being of our colleagues, fans and partners around the world and we are extremely proud of how those connected to the club have responded during this crisis.
"Since the start of the pandemic, Manchester United and our Foundation have provided assistance to hospitals, charities and schools in our communities, as well as support for frontline workers and vulnerable fans.
"These actions reflect our core values as a club and the resilience through adversity that we have demonstrated many times throughout our long history and will do so again to weather these current challenges.
"In that spirit, we look forward to the team safely returning to the pitch and building on the exciting momentum that Ole [Gunnar Solskjaer] and the players had previously achieved, while taking all necessary steps to protect public health.
"Our thoughts remain with all those affected during this unprecedented time.”
The club, via the Manchester United Foundation, has committed over £1million to community initiatives during the coronavirus crisis.
Speaking on a conference call to investors on Thursday, Woodward stated his belief that continuing to aid the community is "the right thing to do".
He added that the current situation is "one of the most extraordinary and testing periods in the 142-year history," but also stated that he was "optimistic it will soon be possible to begin playing football.
"We anticipate domestic games could start again in June and the culmination of the Europa League in August," said Woodward.
United players returned to group training on Wednesday at the club's Carrington training base.
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thedailymirror--2020-05-21--Coronavirus-fighting robots disinfect shopping mall by blasting surfaces with UV

A shopping mall in Singapore is deploying a newly developed smart robot to fight the novel coronavirus , not with chemicals - but with light .
While spraying has become the norm in many places around the world , the robot uses ultraviolet lamps to disinfectant not only surfaces , but tricky-to-reach crevices and even the air .
According to Derrick Yap , whose firm , PBA Group , developed the Sunburst UV Bot , the novel coronavirus pandemic presented an opportunity to test out a robot for a role that was “ dangerous , dull and dirty '' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't be deployed when there 's humans around , '' he said , referring to the short-wave germicidal type of ultraviolet radiation .
`` Dull - because you keep on going to a place and you keep on doing a repeated task , and dirty , because of the COVID-19 , '' he said .
UVC can be harmful to the skin and eyes , which is why the robot , which looks like a bunch of fluorescent lights standing up on a moving base , is being tested by Frasers Property Retail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But it is programmed to turn off its UV lights if it detects a human in close proximity .
Once its route has been fully mapped , the robot is expected to perform its cleaning cycle autonomously and recharge itself afterwards .
Yap said he expected the coronavirus outbreak to prompt companies to reassess their labour requirements and use of technology , including robots .
`` In the future , there will be a lot of use for this , '' he said .
Just one Sunburst UV Bot has been undergoing test @ @ @ @ @ @ @ elsewhere in Singapore .
But they do n't come cheap , each one costing S $ 70,000 ( $ 49,500 ) .
Some are being leased to clients for S $ 3,000 ( $ 2,121 ) a month and some will be given to hospitals and isolation centres .

A shopping mall in Singapore is deploying a newly developed smart robot to fight the novel coronavirus, not with chemicals - but with light
A shopping mall in Singapore is deploying a newly developed smart robot to fight the novel coronavirus, not with chemicals - but with light.
While spraying has become the norm in many places around the world, the robot uses ultraviolet lamps to disinfectant not only surfaces, but tricky-to-reach crevices and even the air.
According to Derrick Yap, whose firm, PBA Group, developed the Sunburst UV Bot, the novel coronavirus pandemic presented an opportunity to test out a robot for a role that was “dangerous, dull and dirty".
"It's dangerous because UVC shouldn't be deployed when there's humans around," he said, referring to the short-wave germicidal type of ultraviolet radiation.
"Dull - because you keep on going to a place and you keep on doing a repeated task, and dirty, because of the COVID-19," he said.
UVC can be harmful to the skin and eyes, which is why the robot, which looks like a bunch of fluorescent lights standing up on a moving base, is being tested by Frasers Property Retail after the mall's closing time.
But it is programmed to turn off its UV lights if it detects a human in close proximity.
Once its route has been fully mapped, the robot is expected to perform its cleaning cycle autonomously and recharge itself afterwards.
Yap said he expected the coronavirus outbreak to prompt companies to reassess their labour requirements and use of technology, including robots.
"In the future, there will be a lot of use for this," he said.
Just one Sunburst UV Bot has been undergoing test runs, Frasers intends to deploy more elsewhere in Singapore.
But they don't come cheap, each one costing S$70,000 ($49,500). Some are being leased to clients for S$3,000 ($2,121) a month and some will be given to hospitals and isolation centres.


thedailymirror--2020-05-21--Mourinho explains to Beckham his realisation about managing since joining Spurs

Jose Mourinho says he thinks the role of the manager has changed significantly since he began his career in coaching , and that they now have much less of an impact while the match is ongoing .
The Portuguese boss took footballing legend David Beckham on a guided tour of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium , with the two discussing the effect the impressive facilities can have on the squad .
In the past Mourinho was known for his often flamboyant displays on the touchline , but he appears to have mellowed over time and has become a calmer presence .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` Before the game , I win and I lose before I arrive here .
The 90 minutes is for you and I ’ m there to give just some little touches .
`` The old fashioned one that is screaming and screaming and screaming - forget it . ''
Spurs chairman Daniel Levy also appeared in the video , and after Beckham congratulated him on the stadium he added : `` They ( the players ) have all the right conditions now . ''
Beckham , who is president and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , appeared in awe of the billion pound stadium , and admitted when walking down the tunnel : `` Even I , when I was here earlier , I walked out on the pitch and I got goosebumps . ''
Mourinho also took Beckham into the changing rooms and the canteen , and the two discussed the importance in the modern game of sleep , mental health , recovery and having a good diet .
Mourinho has been in charge of Spurs since November and has had an up-and-down spell at the club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three draws and six defeats in his 17 Premier League games .
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The Spurs boss gave Beckham a guided tour of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and opened up about his views on the modern game
Jose Mourinho says he thinks the role of the manager has changed significantly since he began his career in coaching, and that they now have much less of an impact while the match is ongoing.
The Portuguese boss took footballing legend David Beckham on a guided tour of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with the two discussing the effect the impressive facilities can have on the squad.
In the past Mourinho was known for his often flamboyant displays on the touchline, but he appears to have mellowed over time and has become a calmer presence.
When they reached his office, Mourinho said: "Before the game, I win and I lose before I arrive here. The 90 minutes is for you and I’m there to give just some little touches.
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"The old fashioned one that is screaming and screaming and screaming - forget it."
Spurs chairman Daniel Levy also appeared in the video, and after Beckham congratulated him on the stadium he added: "They (the players) have all the right conditions now."
Beckham, who is president and co-owner of new MLS franchise Inter Miami, appeared in awe of the billion pound stadium, and admitted when walking down the tunnel: "Even I, when I was here earlier, I walked out on the pitch and I got goosebumps."
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Mourinho also took Beckham into the changing rooms and the canteen, and the two discussed the importance in the modern game of sleep, mental health, recovery and having a good diet.
Mourinho has been in charge of Spurs since November and has had an up-and-down spell at the club so far, with eight wins, three draws and six defeats in his 17 Premier League games.
AIA brings its global ambassador, David Beckham, and partner, Tottenham Hotspur, together to promote healthier, longer, better lives. For more information visit: AIA.com


thedailymirror--2020-05-21--Crime in England and Wales drops 25% during last four weeks of lockdown

Recorded crime in England and Wales has fallen by 25 % compared to the same time last year - with a huge drop in burglary and vehicle crime .
However there has been a rise in domestic abuse incidents , the data shows , as well as a surge in assaults on 999 workers .
The figures , covering the four weeks to May 10 , unsurprisingly show shoplifting offences have fallen by half , with most retailers closed .
There has been a 36 % reduction in police recorded burglary , a 41 % drop in vehicle crime , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assault and personal robbery .
Recorded rape offences have fallen 28 % , while shoplifting is down 53 % with many retail businesses closed .
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic , click here But assaults on emergency services workers are up 14 % during the period amid a string of incidents where coronavirus has been used as a threat in coughing or spitting attacks .
And police have seen a 4 % rise in domestic abuse incidents after fears were raised enforced isolation could see a spike in violence in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ operations , chief constable Andy Cooke , said : `` These figures are not a surprise , as the public have largely stayed home during the lockdown period .
`` Forces use any spare capacity they have during lockdown to focus on proactively pursuing criminals , completing complex investigations and reducing violence .
`` As measures ease , we will bear down crime and do all we can to try and prevent it rising to pre-lockdown highs .
The number of 999 calls made to police forces has dropped by 23 % and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around 7.3 % of police officers and staff are absent from work across the UK .
NPCC chair Martin Hewitt said : `` Policing remains in a strong position and we are not wasting any of the extra capacity this crisis has brought .
`` Forces have been able to do more proactive policing and reduce backlogs in complex investigations , which will lead to justice being done for many victims , removing criminals from communities and getting ahead of crime before it happens . ''

The number of burglary and vehicle crime reports received by police dropped dramatically with the UK in lockdown, the figures from the National Police Chiefs' Council show
Crime in England and Wales drops 25% during last four weeks of lockdown
Recorded crime in England and Wales has fallen by 25% compared to the same time last year - with a huge drop in burglary and vehicle crime.
However there has been a rise in domestic abuse incidents, the data shows, as well as a surge in assaults on 999 workers.
The figures, covering the four weeks to May 10, unsurprisingly show shoplifting offences have fallen by half, with most retailers closed.
There has been a 36% reduction in police recorded burglary, a 41% drop in vehicle crime, and a 30% fall in serious assault and personal robbery.
Recorded rape offences have fallen 28%, while shoplifting is down 53% with many retail businesses closed.
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, click here
Image: South Wales Echo) South Wales Echo)
But assaults on emergency services workers are up 14% during the period amid a string of incidents where coronavirus has been used as a threat in coughing or spitting attacks.
And police have seen a 4% rise in domestic abuse incidents after fears were raised enforced isolation could see a spike in violence in the home.
The NPCC lead for crime operations, chief constable Andy Cooke, said: "These figures are not a surprise, as the public have largely stayed home during the lockdown period.
"Forces use any spare capacity they have during lockdown to focus on proactively pursuing criminals, completing complex investigations and reducing violence.
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"As measures ease, we will bear down crime and do all we can to try and prevent it rising to pre-lockdown highs.
The number of 999 calls made to police forces has dropped by 23% and 101 by 25%.
Currently, around 7.3% of police officers and staff are absent from work across the UK.
NPCC chair Martin Hewitt said: "Policing remains in a strong position and we are not wasting any of the extra capacity this crisis has brought.
"Forces have been able to do more proactive policing and reduce backlogs in complex investigations, which will lead to justice being done for many victims, removing criminals from communities and getting ahead of crime before it happens."


thedailymirror--2020-05-21--Knife-wielding covidiot who breached lockdown rules for lager binge jailed

A knife-wielding covidiot who breached lockdown rules for an all-day lager binge with a friend has been jailed for a year .
Dale Ogden , 32 , chased a man around Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester while holding a knife , before becoming involved in a standoff with police .
The dad , who later told medics he had been drinking a bottle of vodka a day , had to be put on the floor by police following the incident during the coronavirus lockdown in the city centre .
Officers were called after Ogden , from Wythenshawe , was seen chasing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 21 , Manchester Crown Court heard .
He was chasing the man 'in circles ' .
When officers arrived , they found them near Portland Street , reports the Manchester Evening News .
Ogden then turned his attentions to the officers , prosecutor Rachel Widdicombe said .
He began to 'advance ' towards them , with the knife still in his hands .
Despite repeatedly being told to drop the blade , Ogden continued to move towards them .
An officer hit Ogden to his legs with a baton to subdue him .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he dropped the knife .
Ms Widdicombe said officers 'feared for their lives ' and for the safety of those nearby .
Ogden continued to struggle and was verbally abusive while being detained .
He appeared at Manchester Magistrates ' Court the following day and was fined £75 for breaching the coronavirus lockdown laws - by being in the city centre without good reason .
After being arrested , Ogden said he 'did n't know ' why he was in the city centre and that he could n't remember chasing anyone .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ now says he took the bus into Manchester with a 'so called friend ' , who later asked him to hold the knife for him .
Ogden is 'unsure ' why he became involved in a dispute with the man in Piccadilly Gardens , his lawyer said .
He was in 'blind panic ' and did n't want to threaten the police , the court heard .
Mr Ross said Ogden disputes drinking a bottle of vodka a day , but accepts he was drinking 'quite a significant amount ' .
Judge Suzanne @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 'very nasty looking knife indeed ' , said she regarded Ogden 's 'vague ' explanation as 'unacceptable ' and 'nonsensical ' , but said it would not make a difference to the sentence imposed .
The judge said : `` It is suggested on your behalf that you had been prevailed upon by a 'friend ' to travel into Manchester city centre that day .
`` You had no good reason for being in the city centre at all .
`` You were reported to the police as being in the Piccadilly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a great deal of crime that goes on , even during the lockdown period . ''
Ogden , from Wythenshawe , was jailed for 12 months after pleading guilty to possessing a knife in public .

Dale Ogden, 32, chased a man around Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester while holding a knife, before becoming involved in a standoff with police gave a 'nonsensical' explanation for his actions
A knife-wielding covidiot who breached lockdown rules for an all-day lager binge with a friend has been jailed for a year.
Dale Ogden, 32, chased a man around Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester while holding a knife, before becoming involved in a standoff with police.
The dad, who later told medics he had been drinking a bottle of vodka a day, had to be put on the floor by police following the incident during the coronavirus lockdown in the city centre.
Officers were called after Ogden, from Wythenshawe, was seen chasing a man at about 5pm on April 21, Manchester Crown Court heard.
He was chasing the man 'in circles'. When officers arrived, they found them near Portland Street, reports the Manchester Evening News.
Ogden then turned his attentions to the officers, prosecutor Rachel Widdicombe said.
Image: Dale Ogden/ Cavendish Press (Manchester) Ltd) Dale Ogden/ Cavendish Press (Manchester) Ltd)
He began to 'advance' towards them, with the knife still in his hands.
Despite repeatedly being told to drop the blade, Ogden continued to move towards them.
An officer hit Ogden to his legs with a baton to subdue him. As he was taken to the floor, he dropped the knife.
Ms Widdicombe said officers 'feared for their lives' and for the safety of those nearby.
Ogden continued to struggle and was verbally abusive while being detained.
He appeared at Manchester Magistrates' Court the following day and was fined £75 for breaching the coronavirus lockdown laws - by being in the city centre without good reason.
After being arrested, Ogden said he 'didn't know' why he was in the city centre and that he couldn't remember chasing anyone.
Image: MEN Media) MEN Media)
Image: Dale Ogden/ Cavendish Press (Manchester) Ltd) Dale Ogden/ Cavendish Press (Manchester) Ltd)
Defending, Nick Ross said that Ogden now says he took the bus into Manchester with a 'so called friend', who later asked him to hold the knife for him.
Ogden is 'unsure' why he became involved in a dispute with the man in Piccadilly Gardens, his lawyer said.
He was in 'blind panic' and didn't want to threaten the police, the court heard.
Mr Ross said Ogden disputes drinking a bottle of vodka a day, but accepts he was drinking 'quite a significant amount'.
Judge Suzanne Goddard QC, describing the blade as a 'very nasty looking knife indeed', said she regarded Ogden's 'vague' explanation as 'unacceptable' and 'nonsensical', but said it would not make a difference to the sentence imposed.
The judge said: "It is suggested on your behalf that you had been prevailed upon by a 'friend' to travel into Manchester city centre that day.
"You had no good reason for being in the city centre at all.
"You were reported to the police as being in the Piccadilly Gardens area, which is where there is a great deal of crime that goes on, even during the lockdown period."
Ogden, from Wythenshawe, was jailed for 12 months after pleading guilty to possessing a knife in public.


thedailymirror--2020-05-21--Glastonbury fans try to invade festival site despite strict warning

Glastonbury fans are attempting to invade the festival site , despite warnings from organisers .
This year 's event was cancelled months before the scheduled 50th anniversary celebrations in response to the coronavirus pandemic .
The Eavis ' said they were doing all they could to try and keeping the much-loved event going before making a u-turn and postponing till 2021 .
Despite the clear instruction of the weekend not going ahead , reports have emerged of fans trying to gatecrash the festival site over the last week .
As an increasing number of visitors tried to make their way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ urged fans to stay away .
A statement this week said : `` Worthy Farm and its surrounding farms are private property and , given the current circumstances , the land used by Glastonbury Festival is closed to the public .
`` Despite this , we have seen increasing numbers of visitors attempting to access the site used by the Festival .
For the sake of those who continue to work and live on the site , we would ask that you please do not consider visiting .
`` Those who do attempt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to leave .
Thank you . ''
The likes of Kendrick Lamar , Paul McCartney , Taylor Swift and Diana Ross had been booked to perform at the festival this year .
As the spread of coronavirus raged in March organisers Michael and Emily Eavis were left with no choice but to cancel the weekend .
They gave their 'sincere apologies ' to the 135,000 people who had secured tickets and paid their deposit and offered them a space at the event in 2021 .
The Eavis ' also warned the decision to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ implications .
`` Not just for us , but also the Festival 's charity partners , suppliers , traders , local landowners and our community , '' they said .
The statement read : `` We were so looking forward to welcoming you all for our 50th anniversary with a line-up full of fantastic artists and performers that we were incredibly proud to have booked .
Again , we ’ re so sorry that this decision has been made .
It was not through choice .
`` But we look forward to welcoming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and until then , we send our love and support to all of you . ''

Fans have been trying to get on the private festival grounds despite the music event being cancelled this year in response to the coronavirus pandemic
Glastonbury fans are attempting to invade the festival site, despite warnings from organisers.
This year's event was cancelled months before the scheduled 50th anniversary celebrations in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Eavis' said they were doing all they could to try and keeping the much-loved event going before making a u-turn and postponing till 2021.
Despite the clear instruction of the weekend not going ahead, reports have emerged of fans trying to gatecrash the festival site over the last week.
Image: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
As an increasing number of visitors tried to make their way on to the private property, organisers urged fans to stay away.
A statement this week said: "Worthy Farm and its surrounding farms are private property and, given the current circumstances, the land used by Glastonbury Festival is closed to the public.
"Despite this, we have seen increasing numbers of visitors attempting to access the site used by the Festival. For the sake of those who continue to work and live on the site, we would ask that you please do not consider visiting.
"Those who do attempt to access the site will be asked to leave. Thank you."
Image: Getty Images for dcp) Getty Images for dcp)
The likes of Kendrick Lamar, Paul McCartney, Taylor Swift and Diana Ross had been booked to perform at the festival this year.
As the spread of coronavirus raged in March organisers Michael and Emily Eavis were left with no choice but to cancel the weekend.
They gave their 'sincere apologies' to the 135,000 people who had secured tickets and paid their deposit and offered them a space at the event in 2021.
The Eavis' also warned the decision to cancel the festival would have severe financial implications.
"Not just for us, but also the Festival's charity partners, suppliers, traders, local landowners and our community," they said.
The statement read: "We were so looking forward to welcoming you all for our 50th anniversary with a line-up full of fantastic artists and performers that we were incredibly proud to have booked. Again, we’re so sorry that this decision has been made. It was not through choice.
"But we look forward to welcoming you back to these fields next year and until then, we send our love and support to all of you."


thedailymirror--2020-05-21--Up to 2,200 schools could stay shut on June 1 despite government lockdown plans

More than 2,000 English primary schools could stay closed on June 1 despite government reopening plans - with dozens of councils not confident about safety .
The government has targeted the start of next month to begin bringing youngsters back into the classroom .
But it can only happen if scientists say it is safe to do so , ministers say , and many education bosses are yet to be convinced .
Liverpool , Hartlepool , Birmingham , and even Tory-run Solihull and Essex are among those warning June 1 might not be possible .
Their stance means a worst-case @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being ready to reopen in 10 days ' time .
The government 's June 1 opening date coincides with the point at which Boris Johnson has promised that the UK 's 'track-and-trace ' system will be in place and able to track 10,000 cases a day .
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic , click here The government plans to bring reception and Years 1 and 6 pupils back to class , with other primary years returning later next month .
Some local authorities are looking at later dates , while some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happen .
Others are suggesting returns may be part-time - despite the government saying this is n't an option .
The number of councils not expecting all their primary schools to be ready to reopen by June 1 , and therefore set to rebel range from 25 to more than 35 .
Estimates for the number of schools set to stay shut varies , with The Sun saying up to 2,200 could remain closed .
Some councils , including Sunderland and Rochdale , have suggested they may not follow the Government 's time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ruled out reopening on June 1 .
Richard Watts , leader of Islington Council in north London , said on Wednesday that the council did not support rushing to hit an `` arbitrary deadline '' set by ministers , adding that he recognised the `` grave concerns '' from parents .
Other local authorities say a phased approach will be needed next month to minimise safety risks .
Sandwell Council in the West Midlands has said not all children in nursery , reception , year one and year six will be able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from June 1 due to the size of classrooms .
The findings come as the Local Government Association ( LGA ) , which represents councils in England , called for access to coronavirus testing data in order to safely reopen schools in different areas .
Mark Woolhouse , professor of Infectious Disease Epidemiology , University of Edinburgh , told the PA news agency there are three main risks associated with children returning to school .
He described these as the risk to children , the risk to teachers , and the risk of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as an independent researcher , and not in an advisory role , he said : `` Covid-19 , though a very unpleasant virus , and capable of causing illness , on occasion in any age group , in fact , is very , very , very rarely a serious problem in children .
`` Staff are of course adults so they are more vulnerable to infection , more vulnerable to symptomatic infection . ''
But he added that how vulnerable teachers are in school depends on whether they are considered a major source @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the indications from around the world are they are not , '' said Prof Woolhouse .
Prof Woolhouse said he knows of no evidence that suggests school staff are at greater risk in the workplace that any other adult in a workplace .

DAILY BRIEFING: "WE SHOULD TRY AND OPEN SCHOOLS"
DAILY BRIEFING: "WE SHOULD TRY AND OPEN SCHOOLS"
Up to 2,200 primary schools could remain shut on the first day of next month, even as the government targets a partial return to school from June 1 after pupils were kept at home during the coronavirus lockdown
Up to 2,200 schools could stay shut on June 1 despite government lockdown plans
More than 2,000 English primary schools could stay closed on June 1 despite government reopening plans - with dozens of councils not confident about safety.
The government has targeted the start of next month to begin bringing youngsters back into the classroom.
But it can only happen if scientists say it is safe to do so, ministers say, and many education bosses are yet to be convinced.
Liverpool, Hartlepool, Birmingham, and even Tory-run Solihull and Essex are among those warning June 1 might not be possible.
Their stance means a worst-case scenario of more than 2,000 schools not being ready to reopen in 10 days' time.
The government's June 1 opening date coincides with the point at which Boris Johnson has promised that the UK's 'track-and-trace' system will be in place and able to track 10,000 cases a day.
Image: PA) PA)
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, click here
The government plans to bring reception and Years 1 and 6 pupils back to class, with other primary years returning later next month.
Some local authorities are looking at later dates, while some are still waiting to see what will happen.
Others are suggesting returns may be part-time - despite the government saying this isn't an option.
The number of councils not expecting all their primary schools to be ready to reopen by June 1, and therefore set to rebel range from 25 to more than 35.
Estimates for the number of schools set to stay shut varies, with The Sun saying up to 2,200 could remain closed.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Some councils, including Sunderland and Rochdale, have suggested they may not follow the Government's time frame while other local authorities have already ruled out reopening on June 1.
Richard Watts, leader of Islington Council in north London, said on Wednesday that the council did not support rushing to hit an "arbitrary deadline" set by ministers, adding that he recognised the "grave concerns" from parents.
Other local authorities say a phased approach will be needed next month to minimise safety risks.
Image: PA) PA)
Sandwell Council in the West Midlands has said not all children in nursery, reception, year one and year six will be able to start "on a full-time basis" from June 1 due to the size of classrooms.
The findings come as the Local Government Association (LGA), which represents councils in England, called for access to coronavirus testing data in order to safely reopen schools in different areas.
Mark Woolhouse, professor of Infectious Disease Epidemiology, University of Edinburgh, told the PA news agency there are three main risks associated with children returning to school.
He described these as the risk to children, the risk to teachers, and the risk of transmission in the community increasing.
Speaking as an independent researcher, and not in an advisory role, he said: "Covid-19, though a very unpleasant virus, and capable of causing illness, on occasion in any age group, in fact, is very, very, very rarely a serious problem in children.
"Staff are of course adults so they are more vulnerable to infection, more vulnerable to symptomatic infection."
But he added that how vulnerable teachers are in school depends on whether they are considered a major source of outbreaks.
"And so far, the indications from around the world are they are not," said Prof Woolhouse.
Prof Woolhouse said he knows of no evidence that suggests school staff are at greater risk in the workplace that any other adult in a workplace.


thedailymirror--2020-05-21--White Lines viewers realise where they've seen Kassius Nelson before

To some , Kassius Nelson may seem like a familiar face when you 're watching Netflix 's hit series White Lines - and your eyes are not mistaking you .
The former Hollyoaks star , 21 , has swapped the classrooms for the clubs in her role in the popular show and fans just ca n't seem to get enough .
The actress starred as Jade Albright in the Channel 4 soap and cameoed in Casualty .
But these raunchy instagram snaps helped land her the part in Ibiza-based telly drama .
Now she joins the stellar cast alongside Line @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Laura Haddock and former Corrie star Angela Griffin .
Fans flocked to Twitter to share after they realised where they 'd seen the actress before .
One tweeted : `` Kassius Nelson has moved on from hollyoaks showing a bit of flesh now , fit as . ''
Another added : `` SO good to see ... @ kassius_nelson in a different role too !
Great watch . ''
The series is set on the party island and tackles a central whodunnit surrounding the murder of DJ hunk Axel Walker ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Axel 's troubled younger sister Zoe ( Laura Haddock ) arrives on the island to discover what happened to her brother , reuniting with Axel 's best friends : washed-up drug dealer Marcus ( Daniel Mays ) , sexual provocateur Anna ( Angela Griffin ) , and spiritual guru David ( Laurence Fox ) .
Zoe quickly finds herself unravelling and transforming into a whole new person as she is thrust into the criminal underworld of the party island as she goes searching for answers with clubland enforcer Boxer ( Nuno Lopes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and influential of Ibiza , Zoe is confronted with dark truths about not just those who Axel was involved with but also who he really was .
Kassius posted on Instagram : “ Can ’ t believe so many of you have already binged White Lines . ''
She added : “ So happy you have been enjoying it and I hope it has made your lockdown more manageable.
” Kassius went on to win a British Soap Award in 2017 in the category of Best On-Screen Partnership , along with co-star Richard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Do you have a story to sell ?
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Actress Kassius Nelson, 21, has swapped the classrooms for the clubs in her role in the popular show and fans just can't seem to get enough
To some, Kassius Nelson may seem like a familiar face when you're watching Netflix's hit series White Lines - and your eyes are not mistaking you.
The former Hollyoaks star, 21, has swapped the classrooms for the clubs in her role in the popular show and fans just can't seem to get enough.
The actress starred as Jade Albright in the Channel 4 soap and cameoed in Casualty.
But these raunchy instagram snaps helped land her the part in Ibiza-based telly drama.
Now she joins the stellar cast alongside Line of Duty baddie Daniel May, Luther’s Laura Haddock and former Corrie star Angela Griffin.
Image: Kassius Nelson Instagram) Kassius Nelson Instagram)
Fans flocked to Twitter to share after they realised where they'd seen the actress before.
One tweeted: "Kassius Nelson has moved on from hollyoaks showing a bit of flesh now, fit as."
Another added: "SO good to see... @kassius_nelson in a different role too! Great watch."
The series is set on the party island and tackles a central whodunnit surrounding the murder of DJ hunk Axel Walker (Tom Rhys Harries) twenty years earlier.
Axel's troubled younger sister Zoe (Laura Haddock) arrives on the island to discover what happened to her brother, reuniting with Axel's best friends: washed-up drug dealer Marcus ( Daniel Mays ), sexual provocateur Anna ( Angela Griffin ), and spiritual guru David ( Laurence Fox ).
Image: Lime Pictures) Lime Pictures)
Image: Kassius Nelson Instagram) Kassius Nelson Instagram)
Zoe quickly finds herself unravelling and transforming into a whole new person as she is thrust into the criminal underworld of the party island as she goes searching for answers with clubland enforcer Boxer ( Nuno Lopes ).
Getting entangled with the rich and influential of Ibiza, Zoe is confronted with dark truths about not just those who Axel was involved with but also who he really was.
Kassius posted on Instagram : “Can’t believe so many of you have already binged White Lines."
She added: “So happy you have been enjoying it and I hope it has made your lockdown more manageable.”
Kassius went on to win a British Soap Award in 2017 in the category of Best On-Screen Partnership, along with co-star Richard Linnell, who plays Alfie Nightingale.
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033


thedailymirror--2020-05-21--Lucy Fallon has 'no regrets leaving Corrie' despite acting drought in lockdown

Lucy Fallon , 24 , has no regrets about quitting Coronation Street .
The actress - who played Bethany Platt on the ITV soap for five-years - has shared how she is a `` bit sad '' that acting jobs have dried up after she quit the show - due to the coronavirus pandemic - but that it was time for her to leave Corrie as it was the only part she had ever had .
The beauty has admitted that it was a difficult decision to make to finally say goodbye to the job but after she won two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2018 for her part in a child-grooming storyline - that saw her controlled by her 35-year-old fiancé Nathan Curtis - that she knew she had to try other things .
Lucy told The Sun : “ It was really difficult to make the decision to leave , but I ’ d been there for five years and it was all I ’ d ever known .
“ I ’ d never done theatre or anything away from Corrie and after the grooming storyline where I won quite a few awards , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ didn ’ t leave and try other things I might end up wondering , ‘ What if ?
’ .
But obviously Covid-19 has thrown it all up in the air now .
As I left , work was starting to pick up and take off and now everything has stopped . ''
Lucy acknowledged that she is luckier than most and that others are in worse situations before adding that `` it ’ s obviously a bit sad having nothing to do.
” The blonde has decided to sell her clothes during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ media app Depop .
Advertising her garments on her Instagram account , Lucy updated her Instagram story to let fans know that they could get their hands on some of her most loves pieces - including a designer Mulberry bag .
Alongside the screenshot , she penned : `` Selling lots of tings on my Depop .
Swipe up to have a nosey xxxx '' .
She has sold the pieces for extremely reasonable prices ranging from £20 to £75 .
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Lucy Fallon recently left her role as Bethany Platt on Coronation Street and despite work drying due to the coronavirus pandemic she has not regrets about ditching the cobbles
Lucy Fallon has 'no regrets leaving Corrie' despite acting roles drying up in lockdown
Lucy Fallon, 24, has no regrets about quitting Coronation Street.
The actress - who played Bethany Platt on the ITV soap for five-years - has shared how she is a "bit sad" that acting jobs have dried up after she quit the show - due to the coronavirus pandemic - but that it was time for her to leave Corrie as it was the only part she had ever had.
The beauty has admitted that it was a difficult decision to make to finally say goodbye to the job but after she won two British soap awards and an NTA gong in 2018 for her part in a child-grooming storyline - that saw her controlled by her 35-year-old fiancé Nathan Curtis - that she knew she had to try other things.
Image: Lucy Fallon/Instagram) Lucy Fallon/Instagram)
Lucy told The Sun : “It was really difficult to make the decision to leave, but I’d been there for five years and it was all I’d ever known.
“I’d never done theatre or anything away from Corrie and after the grooming storyline where I won quite a few awards, which was amazing, I realised if I didn’t leave and try other things I might end up wondering, ‘What if?’.
But obviously Covid-19 has thrown it all up in the air now. As I left, work was starting to pick up and take off and now everything has stopped."
Image: PA) PA)
Lucy acknowledged that she is luckier than most and that others are in worse situations before adding that "it’s obviously a bit sad having nothing to do.”
The blonde has decided to sell her clothes during lockdown to make some money via social media app Depop.
Image: Lucy Fallon/Instagram) Lucy Fallon/Instagram)
Advertising her garments on her Instagram account, Lucy updated her Instagram story to let fans know that they could get their hands on some of her most loves pieces - including a designer Mulberry bag.
Alongside the screenshot, she penned: "Selling lots of tings on my Depop. Swipe up to have a nosey xxxx".
She has sold the pieces for extremely reasonable prices ranging from £20 to £75.
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033.


thedailymirror--2020-05-21--Piers Morgan spills secret to never arguing with his wife Celia Walden

Piers Morgan shared the secret to never arguing with his wife of 10 years Celia .
There has n't been a day on Good Morning Britain where the outspoken personality has n't got locked in a row with one of the guests or with his TV wife Susanna Reid .
Susanna gave her TV husband a grilling over who ends the string of rows at home - to which a pleased Piers revealed there were rarely any fights behind closed doors .
The Good Morning Britain presenter admitted he could n't be `` bothered '' to have fierce words with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` all day shouting at people '' .
She said : `` Just out of interest in your arguments with your other half who is the one who stops first ? ''
He responded : `` We do n't really argue .
Because I spend all day shouting at people so I get home and I ca n't be bothered . ''
Piers said he could count three explosive showdowns he had with Celia in the 15 years they have been together .
The TV host insisted he was `` easily pleased '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and he had a glass of wine to hand .
But also , Piers confessed his wife accepted he was always right of course .
The dad explained he did n't want to have the `` frenzy '' of fights while he kicked back at home .
Susanna probed : `` Seriously ?
So you spend three hours a day arguing with me for your job and that means that you do n't argue with Celia ? ''
He added : `` Yes seriously .
In 15 years I can count on three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I just ca n't be bothered .
`` Once that doors shut give me a glass of wine , I 'm easily pleased , and also I 'm always right , she 's just accepted that .
I do n't want all that frenzy . ''
Piers and Celia have been going strong ever since they married in 2010 .
They bring up their young daughter Elise together at their home .
Also Piers has three older sons Spencer , 26 , Stanley , 22 , and Albert , 19 , with his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were married from 1991 but they decided to part ways for good by ending their marriage in 2008 .

Piers Morgan divulged he almost never argues with his wife of 15 years Celia after spending all day shouting at other people
Piers Morgan spills secret to never arguing with his wife Celia Walden
Piers Morgan shared the secret to never arguing with his wife of 10 years Celia.
There hasn't been a day on Good Morning Britain where the outspoken personality hasn't got locked in a row with one of the guests or with his TV wife Susanna Reid.
Susanna gave her TV husband a grilling over who ends the string of rows at home - to which a pleased Piers revealed there were rarely any fights behind closed doors.
The Good Morning Britain presenter admitted he couldn't be "bothered" to have fierce words with his other half because he's spent "all day shouting at people".
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
She said: "Just out of interest in your arguments with your other half who is the one who stops first?"
He responded: "We don't really argue. Because I spend all day shouting at people so I get home and I can't be bothered."
Image: PA) PA)
Piers said he could count three explosive showdowns he had with Celia in the 15 years they have been together.
The TV host insisted he was "easily pleased" once the front door was closed shut and he had a glass of wine to hand.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
But also, Piers confessed his wife accepted he was always right of course.
The dad explained he didn't want to have the "frenzy" of fights while he kicked back at home.
Image: PA) PA)
Susanna probed: "Seriously? So you spend three hours a day arguing with me for your job and that means that you don't argue with Celia?"
He added: "Yes seriously. In 15 years I can count on three fingers the amount of proper arguments. I just can't be bothered.
"Once that doors shut give me a glass of wine, I'm easily pleased, and also I'm always right, she's just accepted that. I don't want all that frenzy."
Piers and Celia have been going strong ever since they married in 2010.
They bring up their young daughter Elise together at their home.
Also Piers has three older sons Spencer, 26, Stanley, 22, and Albert, 19, with his ex-wife Marion Shalloe.
Piers and Marion were married from 1991 but they decided to part ways for good by ending their marriage in 2008.


thedailymirror--2020-05-21--Luis Enrique says football without fans "sadder than dancing with your sister"

Spain boss Luis Enrique is no fan of football behind closed doors .
Indeed , the man who had hoped to lead La Roja at Euro 2020 this summer has declared : `` Playing matches without supporters is sadder than dancing with your sister . ''
The Bundesliga became the first of Europe 's major leagues to return to action last weekend after the widespread suspension of football due to coronavirus .
The Premier League , Serie A and La Liga all hope to follow Germany 's lead by returning next month , but will do so without fans in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be permitted to return to grounds before 2021 .
The Bundesliga 's comeback has largely been hailed as a success , but the ex-Barcelona coach is n't a fan at seeing bare stadiums .
`` It 's very ugly , I watched the German football and it 's lamentable , '' he said , speaking to Spanish basketball show Colgados del Aro .
`` You can hear the insults and you lose the intimacy of the great moments . ''
Neverthless , he admitted that having live sport to watch on television @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the continued fight against Covid-19 .
`` We have to understand this is a global business that generates a lot of money and even though the spectacle is very different to when you play with people , it can help us pass the time during confinement and get through this , '' he added .
`` If you are a fan of football or basketball then watching a match is always interesting . ''
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The Spain boss witnessed the Bundesliga's return amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic at the weekend
Luis Enrique declares football without fans "is sadder than dancing with your sister"
Spain boss Luis Enrique is no fan of football behind closed doors.
Indeed, the man who had hoped to lead La Roja at Euro 2020 this summer has declared: "Playing matches without supporters is sadder than dancing with your sister."
The Bundesliga became the first of Europe's major leagues to return to action last weekend after the widespread suspension of football due to coronavirus.
The Premier League, Serie A and La Liga all hope to follow Germany's lead by returning next month, but will do so without fans in attendance
Indeed, supporters are increasingly unlikely to be permitted to return to grounds before 2021.
The Bundesliga's comeback has largely been hailed as a success, but the ex-Barcelona coach isn't a fan at seeing bare stadiums.
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"It's very ugly, I watched the German football and it's lamentable," he said, speaking to Spanish basketball show Colgados del Aro.
"You can hear the insults and you lose the intimacy of the great moments."
Neverthless, he admitted that having live sport to watch on television would provide relief to millions, amid the continued fight against Covid-19.
"We have to understand this is a global business that generates a lot of money and even though the spectacle is very different to when you play with people, it can help us pass the time during confinement and get through this," he added.
"If you are a fan of football or basketball then watching a match is always interesting."
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thedailymirror--2020-05-21--Hospital worker said 'porters like me don't have PPE' in tragic last texts

A hospital worker who contracted Covid-19 told a friend `` porters like me ... do not have PPE '' in a final text before his death .
Peter Gough shared his concerns in a series of messages before his death on May 12 .
The 56-year-old worked as an administration assistant at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford , Oxfordshire and was known as a `` gentle giant '' among pals .
Paul Saville , 53 , had been friends with Mr Gough for 25 years and exchanged a number of texts about his work and the pandemic .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the hospital was the only place he could have caught Covid-19 and called his death a `` scandal '' .
Bosses said the hospital had followed national guidance on giving staff PPE - but added those who do not have direct contact with patients are not considered to need it .
Mr Saville and Mr Gough , from Kidlington , Oxfordshire had an exchange through text and online just over a month prior to the death .
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Email webnews @ mirror.com In a message @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his friend : `` How 's work ?
I take it your all now wearing PPE ? ''
Mr Gough replied : `` No PPE for admin staff .
Not even sanitizer gel as not enough for everywhere in hospital .
`` Most of secretaries and mngt [ management ] now working from home .
But most of us admin staff are needed in hospitals to do physical jobs . ''
Mr Gough went on : `` No PPE unless on Covid wards .
So most staff are in not using PPE .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and in main public areas .
`` But not in every one .
So very careful what we touch and wash hands regularly . ''
Mr Gough , known as 'Goughy ' , also shared online a local newspaper story about the death of two porters at his hospital from suspected coronavirus on April 11 .
He wrote : `` Porters like me and other admin staff do not have PPE .
But we go around the hospital to do our jobs in the background . ''
Mr Saville , from Maidstone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gough when they both worked at HMRC .
They had known each other for decades and played darts together .
He added : `` You can clearly see a concern within the messages .
Peter , in my opinion , died unnecessarily .
`` I can not believe following the deaths of the porters others remained at risk .
No PPE and outrageously no hand sanitiser .
It 's a scandal .
`` Peter travelled to and from work in his car without stopping anywhere , he caught the virus clearly at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and just got on with things .
I think that ended up costing him . ''
He said that , aside from PPE and sanitiser , there should have been more effort put into enabling Mr Gough to do the majority of his admin work at home .
He added he and the deceased 's wife and daughter , who he has been in contact with , wanted to ensure what happened to him did n't happen to others in the future .
Mr Saville said there had also been an outpouring of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his death .
He said : `` The man was a gentle giant , never had a bad word to say about anyone - he did not need to die . ''
He added that he last played with Mr Gough on April 22 , the same day he was tested for Covid-19 .
Mr Saville remembers his friend telling him `` you could be the last player I beat '' .
Mr Gough was admitted to hospital on the April 30 and died on May 12 .
Hospital bosses paid tribute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the death last week .
Terry Roberts , the hospital 's chief people officer , said : `` Our thoughts at this very sad time are with Peter 's family , as well as with his friends and colleagues throughout the trust .
`` Peter spent his working life as a dedicated public servant , joining the NHS after a long period working at HMRC .
`` We are all grateful for his service .
He will be missed . ''
A statement from the hospital 's managing trust in response to Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has followed national guidelines on appropriate levels of PPE throughout this pandemic .
`` PPE has been available to the staff whose contact with patients mean that they require it .
`` The levels of PPE are determined by the level of risk and exposure . ''
It added : `` Staff who do not come into direct contact with patients are not considered to need PPE .
`` All staff are regularly reminded about the need for social distancing and to wash their hands in line with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's current COVID-19 guidance for PPE is focused on those workers with direct contact with patients and states : `` Staff should have access to the PPE that protects them for the appropriate setting and context . ''
For non-clinical areas in hospitals , such as in communal areas and during work breaks , it stresses the need for social distancing .

Peter Gough died of Covid-19 having worked as an administration assistant at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, Oxfordshire, where the 56-year-old believed he caught the disease
Coronavirus: Hospital worker said 'porters like me don't have PPE' in tragic last texts
A hospital worker who contracted Covid-19 told a friend "porters like me...do not have PPE" in a final text before his death.
Peter Gough shared his concerns in a series of messages before his death on May 12.
The 56-year-old worked as an administration assistant at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, Oxfordshire and was known as a "gentle giant" among pals.
Paul Saville, 53, had been friends with Mr Gough for 25 years and exchanged a number of texts about his work and the pandemic.
He has since said his friend was certain the hospital was the only place he could have caught Covid-19 and called his death a "scandal".
Bosses said the hospital had followed national guidance on giving staff PPE - but added those who do not have direct contact with patients are not considered to need it.
Mr Saville and Mr Gough, from Kidlington, Oxfordshire had an exchange through text and online just over a month prior to the death.
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Image: Oxford Mail / SWNS) Oxford Mail / SWNS)
In a message on April 7, Mr Saville asked his friend: "How's work? I take it your all now wearing PPE?"
Mr Gough replied: "No PPE for admin staff. Not even sanitizer gel as not enough for everywhere in hospital.
"Most of secretaries and mngt [management] now working from home. But most of us admin staff are needed in hospitals to do physical jobs."
Mr Saville answered: "Blimey... That's so bad."
Mr Gough went on: "No PPE unless on Covid wards. So most staff are in not using PPE. San gels in Covid and other wards, and in main public areas.
"But not in every one. So very careful what we touch and wash hands regularly."
Mr Gough, known as 'Goughy', also shared online a local newspaper story about the death of two porters at his hospital from suspected coronavirus on April 11.
He wrote: "Porters like me and other admin staff do not have PPE. But we go around the hospital to do our jobs in the background."
Mr Saville, from Maidstone, Kent, got to know Mr Gough when they both worked at HMRC.
They had known each other for decades and played darts together.
He added: "You can clearly see a concern within the messages. Peter, in my opinion, died unnecessarily.
Image: PA Archive/Press Association Images) PA Archive/Press Association Images)
"I cannot believe following the deaths of the porters others remained at risk. No PPE and outrageously no hand sanitiser. It's a scandal.
"Peter travelled to and from work in his car without stopping anywhere, he caught the virus clearly at the hospital.
"Peter was always positive and just got on with things. I think that ended up costing him."
He said that, aside from PPE and sanitiser, there should have been more effort put into enabling Mr Gough to do the majority of his admin work at home.
He added he and the deceased's wife and daughter, who he has been in contact with, wanted to ensure what happened to him didn't happen to others in the future.
Mr Saville said there had also been an outpouring of grief among the darts community following news of his death.
He said: "The man was a gentle giant, never had a bad word to say about anyone - he did not need to die."
He added that he last played with Mr Gough on April 22, the same day he was tested for Covid-19.
Mr Saville remembers his friend telling him "you could be the last player I beat".
Mr Gough was admitted to hospital on the April 30 and died on May 12.
Hospital bosses paid tribute to Mr Gough in a statement announcing the death last week.
Terry Roberts, the hospital's chief people officer, said: "Our thoughts at this very sad time are with Peter's family, as well as with his friends and colleagues throughout the trust.
"Peter spent his working life as a dedicated public servant, joining the NHS after a long period working at HMRC.
"We are all grateful for his service. He will be missed."
A statement from the hospital's managing trust in response to Mr Gough's messages said: "Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has followed national guidelines on appropriate levels of PPE throughout this pandemic.
Image: Oxford Mail / SWNS) Oxford Mail / SWNS)
"PPE has been available to the staff whose contact with patients mean that they require it.
"The levels of PPE are determined by the level of risk and exposure."
It added: "Staff who do not come into direct contact with patients are not considered to need PPE.
"All staff are regularly reminded about the need for social distancing and to wash their hands in line with national guidance."
Public Health England's current COVID-19 guidance for PPE is focused on those workers with direct contact with patients and states: "Staff should have access to the PPE that protects them for the appropriate setting and context."
For non-clinical areas in hospitals, such as in communal areas and during work breaks, it stresses the need for social distancing.


thedailymirror--2020-05-21--What happened to the three Man Utd kids Mourinho tipped for stardom in 2017

Back in 2017 , at the pomp of Jose Mourinho 's reign over Manchester United , the Portuguese named three youngsters with `` big futures '' at the club .
`` The other day I found myself in the tunnel before the Real Madrid game and , I 'm not talking about the second-half because they were kids who were 15 or 16 during my time there , '' said Mourinho .
`` But in the first-half more than half the Real team , which is their first-team because they were only missing Ronaldo and Ramos , all these guys @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me .
`` They came into the first team with me , they trained with me when they were 15 and 16-years-old .
Nacho , Casemiro , Carvajal , Morata .
Morata was not there , Marcelo was 20 .
Almost all of them .
`` So probably in a few years Man United will also have half a dozen of these kids [ playing first-team football ] .
I think Scott [ McTominay ] and Demetri [ Mitchell ] are also kids to have a future in the club and Andreas Pereira @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the trio fared ?
McTominay has certainly kept up his side of the bargain , and is today an important part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's United team .
The midfielder has made 27 appearances for the Red Devils in all competitions this season , forging a great working relationship with Fred and Bruno Fernandes .
He 's given Solskjaer something of a selection headache ahead of Paul Pogba 's return , which speaks volumes .
And has proved that despite his young age the 'occasion ' does n't get to him , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' 2-0 win over rivals Manchester City .
Pereira is another young player who has moved in the right direction since Mourinho tipped him for greateness .
The Brazilian impressed on loan at Valencia two seasons ago before returning to Manchester United and muscling his way into selection contention .
The 24-year-old has made 37 appearances for United this campaign , appearing whenever Solskjaer decides to shuffle his pack .
He needs to improve his scoring tally , given he 's managed just two in 37 this season , but he 's very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The final player Mourinho tipped for stardom , Mitchell , has fallen off the radar a bit in recent years .
The youngster made his one and only appearance for the Red Devils in 2017 , in a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace .
He impressed in the match , but found further opportunities harder to come by before he was sent out on loan to Hearts .
His time in Scotland concluded with him suffering an injury , which disrupted his progression some what .
Upon recovering after returning to United in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It 's been a long time so I 'm really happy to get back out for my first session back there .
`` I 'm doing a few days training and then a couple of days off .
I 'm taking it slowly and just making sure I come back right .
I 'm not rushing things so I 'm focused on making sure I am 100 per cent ready .
`` I 've been hitting some of my personal-bests in the gym , doing some of my strength stuff .
I 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it on the pitch , when I can .
`` When you 're beating your personal-bests , whether it 's sprinting or on the bench-press or anything , you just make sure you 're always improving .
`` And when you get out on the pitch , that improvement is there as well .
`` When you see those scores in there , it motivates you to think you can push on , push your body to where it needs to be . ''
Mitchell will be hoping for his opportunity to impress @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League is back underway .
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Jose Mourinho had high hopes for three Man United players following his success in promoting youth at Real Madrid. Here's how they've fared in the past three years
What happened to the three Man Utd youngsters Jose Mourinho tipped for stardom in 2017
Back in 2017, at the pomp of Jose Mourinho's reign over Manchester United, the Portuguese named three youngsters with "big futures" at the club.
"The other day I found myself in the tunnel before the Real Madrid game and, I'm not talking about the second-half because they were kids who were 15 or 16 during my time there," said Mourinho.
"But in the first-half more than half the Real team, which is their first-team because they were only missing Ronaldo and Ramos, all these guys started with me and had debuts with me.
"They came into the first team with me, they trained with me when they were 15 and 16-years-old. Nacho, Casemiro, Carvajal, Morata. Morata was not there, Marcelo was 20. Almost all of them.
Image: Man Utd via Getty Images) Man Utd via Getty Images)
"So probably in a few years Man United will also have half a dozen of these kids [playing first-team football]. I think Scott [McTominay] and Demetri [Mitchell] are also kids to have a future in the club and Andreas Pereira is back."
So how have the trio fared?
McTominay has certainly kept up his side of the bargain, and is today an important part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's United team.
The midfielder has made 27 appearances for the Red Devils in all competitions this season, forging a great working relationship with Fred and Bruno Fernandes.
He's given Solskjaer something of a selection headache ahead of Paul Pogba's return, which speaks volumes.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
And has proved that despite his young age the 'occasion' doesn't get to him, with a goal in the Red Devils' 2-0 win over rivals Manchester City.
Pereira is another young player who has moved in the right direction since Mourinho tipped him for greateness.
The Brazilian impressed on loan at Valencia two seasons ago before returning to Manchester United and muscling his way into selection contention.
The 24-year-old has made 37 appearances for United this campaign, appearing whenever Solskjaer decides to shuffle his pack.
He needs to improve his scoring tally, given he's managed just two in 37 this season, but he's very much a safe pair of hands.
The final player Mourinho tipped for stardom, Mitchell, has fallen off the radar a bit in recent years.
The youngster made his one and only appearance for the Red Devils in 2017, in a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace.
He impressed in the match, but found further opportunities harder to come by before he was sent out on loan to Hearts.
Image: STEPHANIE LECOCQ/EPA-EFE/REX) STEPHANIE LECOCQ/EPA-EFE/REX)
His time in Scotland concluded with him suffering an injury, which disrupted his progression some what.
Upon recovering after returning to United in 2019, the youngster said: "It's been a long time so I'm really happy to get back out for my first session back there.
"I'm doing a few days training and then a couple of days off. I'm taking it slowly and just making sure I come back right. I'm not rushing things so I'm focused on making sure I am 100 per cent ready.
"I've been hitting some of my personal-bests in the gym, doing some of my strength stuff. I've been doing well and want to bring it on the pitch, when I can.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"When you're beating your personal-bests, whether it's sprinting or on the bench-press or anything, you just make sure you're always improving.
"And when you get out on the pitch, that improvement is there as well.
"When you see those scores in there, it motivates you to think you can push on, push your body to where it needs to be."
Mitchell will be hoping for his opportunity to impress his new boss Solskjaer once the Premier League is back underway.
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thedailymirror--2020-05-21--Newborn baby girl found abandoned without any clothes under tree in field

A newborn baby girl has been found naked under a tree as a desperate search was launched to find her mother .
The small tot was heard crying by a local as she was walking along the side of a field in Nakhon Ratchasima , northeastern Thailand on Monday morning .
Punyaphat Rakkratok picked up the baby girl , believed to be just a few hours old , and wrapped her in a blue sports jacket she had with her .
She said : `` I followed the sound until I found its source .
It was a baby girl @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The rescue team examined the girl and suspected that she was only a few hours old due to the fresh blood and amniotic fluid on her body .
They rushed her to the hospital for a check up .
Police said they have reported the incident and asked residents to come forward with information in the hopes of finding the baby girl 's mother .
Police Major Arthit Poontaisong said : `` The spot where the baby was found is a remote area so there 's probably no eyewitness .
`` Initially , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and also announced to the nearby village that we are in need of information . ''
Just days earlier , also in Thailand , an American expat found an abandoned newborn on the side of the road , again just a few hours old .
Eric Ransdell was walking home when he heard the baby crying from a pile of rubbish near his flat in Chiang Mai .
He searched the area and discovered the girl - who was just hours old and still had her umbilical cord attached - covered with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ old tyres .
The child was rushed to a hospital where she was admitted to intensive care and is now recovering while police try to identify her mother .
Eric , who has visited the girl in the hospital after finding her last Thursday , said she is a `` very lucky baby '' .

The tiny infant was thought to be just a few hours old when she was found by locals who called emergency services in north-eastern Thailand
Newborn baby girl found abandoned without any clothes under tree in field
A newborn baby girl has been found naked under a tree as a desperate search was launched to find her mother.
The small tot was heard crying by a local as she was walking along the side of a field in Nakhon Ratchasima, northeastern Thailand on Monday morning.
Punyaphat Rakkratok picked up the baby girl, believed to be just a few hours old, and wrapped her in a blue sports jacket she had with her.
She said: "I followed the sound until I found its source. It was a baby girl who had just been abandoned."
The rescue team examined the girl and suspected that she was only a few hours old due to the fresh blood and amniotic fluid on her body.
Image: ViralPress) ViralPress)
They rushed her to the hospital for a check up.
Police said they have reported the incident and asked residents to come forward with information in the hopes of finding the baby girl's mother.
Police Major Arthit Poontaisong said: "The spot where the baby was found is a remote area so there's probably no eyewitness.
Image: ViralPress) ViralPress)
"Initially, we booked the incident for further investigation and also announced to the nearby village that we are in need of information."
Just days earlier, also in Thailand, an American expat found an abandoned newborn on the side of the road, again just a few hours old.
Eric Ransdell was walking home when he heard the baby crying from a pile of rubbish near his flat in Chiang Mai.
He searched the area and discovered the girl - who was just hours old and still had her umbilical cord attached - covered with a black and red cotton blanket next to old tyres.
The child was rushed to a hospital where she was admitted to intensive care and is now recovering while police try to identify her mother.
Eric, who has visited the girl in the hospital after finding her last Thursday, said she is a "very lucky baby".


thedailymirror--2020-05-21--Huge 300,000-year-old elephant skeleton with 8-foot tusks discovered in Germany

Archaeologists in Germany have uncovered the remains of an enormous elephant dating back around 300,000 years .
The almost-complete skeleton was discovered by experts from the University of Tubingen in Schöningen .
Jordi Serangeli , head of the excavation , said : “ We found both 2.3-metre-long tusks , the complete lower jaw , numerous vertebrae and ribs as well as large bones belonging to three of the legs and even all five delicate hyoid bones . ''
The elephant was an older female with worn teeth , according to archaeologist Ivo Verheijen .
He explained : “ The animal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ metres and weighed about 6.8 tonnes - it was therefore larger than today 's African elephant cows.
” According to Mr Verheijen , the elephant probably died of old age and not as a result of hunting .
He added : “ Elephants often remain near and in water when they are sick or old .
Numerous bite marks on the recovered bones show that carnivores visited the carcass . ''
However , the researchers also discovered 30 small flint flakes alongside the elephant , indicating that hunters likely cut meat from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have perviously been discovered across Europe , the researchers say that this is the first of its kind in Germany .
Flavio Altamura , who analysed tracks around the site , explained : `` A small herd of adults and younger animals must have passed through .
“ The heavy animals were walking parallel to the lake shore .
Their feet sank into the mud , leaving behind circular tracks with a maximum diameter of about 60 centimetres.
” While it may be hard to believe , the wildlife in Europe once resembled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not only elephants but also lions , rhinos and bears .
Mr Serangeli added : “ The wealth of wildlife was similar to that of modern Africa .
”

The almost-complete elephant skeleton was discovered by experts from the University of Tubingen in Schöningen, Germany
Archaeologists in Germany have uncovered the remains of an enormous elephant dating back around 300,000 years.
The almost-complete skeleton was discovered by experts from the University of Tubingen in Schöningen.
Jordi Serangeli, head of the excavation, said: “We found both 2.3-metre-long tusks, the complete lower jaw, numerous vertebrae and ribs as well as large bones belonging to three of the legs and even all five delicate hyoid bones."
The elephant was an older female with worn teeth, according to archaeologist Ivo Verheijen.
He explained: “The animal had a shoulder height of about 3.2 metres and weighed about 6.8 tonnes - it was therefore larger than today's African elephant cows.”
According to Mr Verheijen, the elephant probably died of old age and not as a result of hunting.
Image: University of Tubingen) University of Tubingen)
Image: University of Tubingen) University of Tubingen)
He added: “Elephants often remain near and in water when they are sick or old. Numerous bite marks on the recovered bones show that carnivores visited the carcass."
However, the researchers also discovered 30 small flint flakes alongside the elephant, indicating that hunters likely cut meat from the carcass.
While several other elephant skeletons have perviously been discovered across Europe, the researchers say that this is the first of its kind in Germany.
Image: University of Tubingen) University of Tubingen)
Flavio Altamura, who analysed tracks around the site, explained: "A small herd of adults and younger animals must have passed through.
“The heavy animals were walking parallel to the lake shore. Their feet sank into the mud, leaving behind circular tracks with a maximum diameter of about 60 centimetres.”
While it may be hard to believe, the wildlife in Europe once resembled that seen in Africa today, including not only elephants but also lions, rhinos and bears.
Mr Serangeli added: “The wealth of wildlife was similar to that of modern Africa.”