thedailymirror--2020-06-18--Mark Wright's disastrous wedding secret he kept from Michelle Keegan

Mark Wright has come clean about a disastrous but hilarious memory from his wedding day to Michelle Keegan .
The celebrity pair recently celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary after tying the knot back in May 2015 .
While the former TOWIE star regards it as the best day of his entire life , the milestone did n't go down as smoothly as planned .
This was due to the fact that his father-in-law lost his trousers an hour before walking his actress daughter down the isle .
The reality TV star opened up about the unlucky mishap on his Heart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ speaking about his support of Global ’ s Make Some Noise Emergency Appeal- Mark relived the hilarious story where his father in-law was left 'suit-less ' at the worst possible time .
The handsome hunk recalled : `` On the wedding day right , my father-in-law is panicking about his speech .
`` All I wanted was things to go smoothly for him .
To make matters worse , Michelle ’ s step-father ’ s there as well , we ’ re getting on our suits , looking slick as you come , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I look around and my father in-law Mike is sat there in just a shirt , bow tie and rainbow coloured boxers .
They were horrendous by the way , Mike , if you ’ ve got them , please throw them away right now . ''
Mark 's father-in-law was the only one not to receive a suit , but thankfully , a friend saved the day .
He explained : `` Anyway , the story goes like this , the only suit to not arrive , was his .
`` One @ @ @ @ @ @ @ precious daughter down the aisle and he ’ s stood there in boxer shorts , a shirt and a bow-tie .
`` The looks I was getting from across the room were horrendous .
But out of nowhere , this famous tailor , Stephen Williams , comes out of nowhere , with this glistening suit and guess what , it fit him better than anyone ’ s . ''
Thankfully for Mark , it all ended on a positive note as Michelle 's beloved dad now loves him 'to bits ' after the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that ever since then I ’ ve been in my father in law ’ s good books and he loves me to bits , '' he quipped .
The reality star was sharing his support for Global ’ s Make Some Noise campaign .
T he official charity of the Media & Entertainment group Global , has launched an Emergency Appeal to help those hit hardest by coronavirus in our communities .
Stars including Stormzy , Katy Perry , Sam Smith , Dua Lipa , Craig David , Chris Martin , Little Mix @ @ @ @ @ @ @ getting behind the appeal , showing their support by donating a host of incredible ‘ money can ’ t buy ’ prizes to raise funds for small charities that are helping those experiencing grief , poverty , domestic abuse , loneliness , illness and mental health problems , as well as carers and care workers .
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Michelle Keegan says lockdown with Mark Wright already feels like 6 months
Michelle Keegan says lockdown with Mark Wright already feels like 6 months
The loved-up pair shared the most special day of their lives when they tied the knot back in May 2015 - but it didn't go without any disasters
Mark Wright has come clean about a disastrous but hilarious memory from his wedding day to Michelle Keegan.
The celebrity pair recently celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary after tying the knot back in May 2015.
While the former TOWIE star regards it as the best day of his entire life, the milestone didn't go down as smoothly as planned.
This was due to the fact that his father-in-law lost his trousers an hour before walking his actress daughter down the isle.
The reality TV star opened up about the unlucky mishap on his Heart Radio evening show last night.
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While speaking about his support of Global’s Make Some Noise Emergency Appeal- Mark relived the hilarious story where his father in-law was left 'suit-less' at the worst possible time.
The handsome hunk recalled: "On the wedding day right, my father-in-law is panicking about his speech.
"All I wanted was things to go smoothly for him. To make matters worse, Michelle’s step-father’s there as well, we’re getting on our suits, looking slick as you come, black tie, tuxedo.
"But I look around and my father in-law Mike is sat there in just a shirt, bow tie and rainbow coloured boxers. They were horrendous by the way, Mike, if you’ve got them, please throw them away right now."
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Mark's father-in-law was the only one not to receive a suit, but thankfully, a friend saved the day.
He explained: "Anyway, the story goes like this, the only suit to not arrive, was his.
"One hour before he’s walking his precious daughter down the aisle and he’s stood there in boxer shorts, a shirt and a bow-tie.
"The looks I was getting from across the room were horrendous. But out of nowhere, this famous tailor, Stephen Williams, comes out of nowhere, with this glistening suit and guess what, it fit him better than anyone’s."
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
Thankfully for Mark, it all ended on a positive note as Michelle's beloved dad now loves him 'to bits' after the disastrous occasion.
"And just know that ever since then I’ve been in my father in law’s good books and he loves me to bits," he quipped.
The reality star was sharing his support for Global’s Make Some Noise campaign.
T he official charity of the Media & Entertainment group Global, has launched an Emergency Appeal to help those hit hardest by coronavirus in our communities.
Image: HEART FM) HEART FM)
Stars including Stormzy, Katy Perry, Sam Smith, Dua Lipa, Craig David, Chris Martin, Little Mix, Gary Barlow and Ed Sheeran are getting behind the appeal, showing their support by donating a host of incredible ‘money can’t buy’ prizes to raise funds for small charities that are helping those experiencing grief, poverty, domestic abuse, loneliness, illness and mental health problems, as well as carers and care workers.
Bid on prizes donated by the world's biggest stars in the Global’s Make Some Noise Emergency Appeal charity auction - visit makesomenoise.com
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033


thedailymirror--2020-06-18--Vera Lynn on stage with Lemmy and Hawkwind at London rock gig

Dame Vera Lynn once shared a stage with rock legend Lemmy and his former band Hawkwind .
The forces sweetheart - who died today aged 103 - had a long and varied career over the years but her most unexpected show came back in 1985 .
She was a late addition to the bill of a charity gig in London as part of an anti-drugs drive called the Anti-Heroin Campaign .
The line-up included prog-rock group The Enid , rockers Spear Of Destiny and glam rock band Doctor and the Medics .
The show was headlined by Hawkwind , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the one-off show .
Dame Vera came on at the end to lead the audience in a song-along of White Cliffs of Dover and Auld Lang Syne , with Hawkwind 's then- guitarist Huw Lloyd-Langton playing the drums for her .
The rest of the band were pictured standing to the side of the stage watching her sing .
The snap , published on UKrockfestivals.com , shows holding the pic and singing to the crowd as the rockers looked on .
Frontman Dave Brock said of the magical moment : `` It was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vera Lynn should do something like that as well ... '' Huwie played the drums for her .
`` Hew Lloyd-Langton blowing his credibility by actually admitting he played drums for Vera Lynn !
... `` As she was singing ...
I think she must be in her 70s .
I mean , she 's a real character . ''
Brock went on to reveal he proudly told his dad about Vera Lynn making an appearance at the show .
He said : `` My old man , I told my dad because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she was wonderful . ''
Lemmy , who died in 2015 , joined Hawkwind in 1971 but left four years later and went on to found his own band , Motorhead .

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Dame Vera Lynn once performed at the same gig as rock legends Hawkwind and Lemmy at London's Crystal Place back in 1985
Vera Lynn shared stage with Lemmy and Hawkwind at London rock gig
Dame Vera Lynn once shared a stage with rock legend Lemmy and his former band Hawkwind.
The forces sweetheart - who died today aged 103 - had a long and varied career over the years but her most unexpected show came back in 1985.
She was a late addition to the bill of a charity gig in London as part of an anti-drugs drive called the Anti-Heroin Campaign.
The line-up included prog-rock group The Enid, rockers Spear Of Destiny and glam rock band Doctor and the Medics.
The show was headlined by Hawkwind, with former bassist Lemmy rejoining the band for the one-off show.
Dame Vera came on at the end to lead the audience in a song-along of White Cliffs of Dover and Auld Lang Syne, with Hawkwind's then- guitarist Huw Lloyd-Langton playing the drums for her.
Image: www.ukrockfestivals.com) www.ukrockfestivals.com)
The rest of the band were pictured standing to the side of the stage watching her sing.
The snap, published on UKrockfestivals.com, shows holding the pic and singing to the crowd as the rockers looked on.
Frontman Dave Brock said of the magical moment: "It was good fun... It's good that Vera Lynn should do something like that as well...
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"Huwie played the drums for her.
"Hew Lloyd-Langton blowing his credibility by actually admitting he played drums for Vera Lynn!...
"As she was singing... I think she must be in her 70s. I mean, she's a real character."
Brock went on to reveal he proudly told his dad about Vera Lynn making an appearance at the show.
He said: "My old man, I told my dad because during the war he used to think she was wonderful."
Lemmy, who died in 2015, joined Hawkwind in 1971 but left four years later and went on to found his own band, Motorhead.


thedailymirror--2020-06-18--Marks and Spencer reopens 95 cafes for takeaway coffee

With lockdown rules slowly lifting and life getting back to some normality - even some of our favourite restaurants are opening up again and now , more Marks & Spencer Cafes are now reopening too .
M & S customers can once again enjoy a coffee on the go as the high street store is reopening a further 47 cafes for takeaway only , bringing the total to 95 now open across the UK and Ireland which we ’ ve listed below .
Last month , M & S opened 48 cafes for takeaway hot drinks and these outlets have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ To find your nearest M & S , why not use the store locator which we ’ ve listed here - and you ’ ll also find the opening and closing times listed here as some may still reflect lockdown rules .
And who doesn ’ t love to grab a coffee whilst shopping ?
We ’ re always looking for a quick pick-me-up when we ’ re out and about and knowing we can once again get one from M & S is music to our ears .
Across all of M @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their focus on helping customers shop with confidence .
• Perspex screens have been installed at each Café till and contactless payment is encouraged .
• All colleagues will wash their hands every 30 minutes , with additional washing immediately after taking cash payments .
• Signs are in place to remind customers about social distancing requirements and guide them on how to move safely through the hot drink-to-go journey .
For example , floor markings show customers where to stand if they need to queue in order to ensure they are 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • One colleague only is working behind the counter to ensure social distancing .
Contactless collection - hot drinks with the accompanying lid will be placed in the hatch under the screen to allow customers to pick it up and put on their own lid .
List of M & S cafes now open for takeaway : After months of their Foodhalls continuing to trade , this week M & S welcomed customers back into their stores to shop the full Clothing and Home range too .
Whilst shopping feels different , M @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great service and expert advice customers have come to know and expect .
M & S has also resumed their popular Food to Order service .
As customers begin to start socialising more outdoors , you can now order some of their favourite food products for pickup in store - whether it ’ s a picnic , barbecue or laid-back summer dinner at home .
Customers can order online and collect at their local M & S store on a chosen date .
As well as Food to Order , 20 M & @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Each M & S Bank branch is open from 9.30-14.30 Monday-Friday .
Customers can also complete their banking needs from the comfort of their own home – either online or via the M & S Banking App which is available on Apple and Android devices .

To coincide with stores reopening for shopping and browsing, the high street store is once again welcoming customers to their cafes as well as banks to help rebuild customer confidence
With lockdown rules slowly lifting and life getting back to some normality - even some of our favourite restaurants are opening up again and now, more Marks & Spencer Cafes are now reopening too.
M&S customers can once again enjoy a coffee on the go as the high street store is reopening a further 47 cafes for takeaway only, bringing the total to 95 now open across the UK and Ireland which we’ve listed below.
Last month, M&S opened 48 cafes for takeaway hot drinks and these outlets have already sold over 80,000 coffees alone.
To find your nearest M&S, why not use the store locator which we’ve listed here - and you’ll also find the opening and closing times listed here as some may still reflect lockdown rules.
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And who doesn’t love to grab a coffee whilst shopping? We’re always looking for a quick pick-me-up when we’re out and about and knowing we can once again get one from M&S is music to our ears.
Across all of M&S, the team is continuing their focus on helping customers shop with confidence.
In the cafes, rigorous safety measures include:
Perspex screens have been installed at each Café till and contactless payment is encouraged.
All colleagues will wash their hands every 30 minutes, with additional washing immediately after taking cash payments.
Signs are in place to remind customers about social distancing requirements and guide them on how to move safely through the hot drink-to-go journey. For example, floor markings show customers where to stand if they need to queue in order to ensure they are 2 metres apart from the next customer.
One colleague only is working behind the counter to ensure social distancing.
Contactless collection - hot drinks with the accompanying lid will be placed in the hatch under the screen to allow customers to pick it up and put on their own lid.
List of M&S cafes now open for takeaway:
Anlaby Simply Food
Ashbourne Simply Food
Ashby De La Zouch
Aylesford Simply Food
Bankside (Marketplace)
Beverley Simply Food
Binley Coventry Simply Food
Bishop Auckland Simply Food
Blackrock
Bluewater (ground floor)
Boucher Road Belfast Simply Food
Braehead
Braintree Simply Food
Brent Cross (Marketplace)
Bridge of Don Simply Food
Bromborough Simply Food
Canary Wharf (Marketplace)
Canterbury
Cheshunt
Chilwell Nottingham Simply Food
Clapham (Coffee Bar)
Clonmel
Colchester
Congleton Simply Food
Cramlington Simply Food
Crown Point Leeds
Croydon
Culverhouse Cross
Didcot Simply Food
Dunblane Simply Food
Dundrum
Evesham Simply Food
Exebridges Exeter Simply Food
Falkirk Central
Finsbury Pavement (Marketplace)
Fosse Park
Gapton Hall Simply Food Great Yarmouth
Grafton St Dublin
Grantham Simply Food
Green Park (coffee bar)
Gyle
Handforth Dean
Hastings
Heathfield Ayr
Hedge End (Coffee Bar)
High Street Kensington (Coffee Bar)
Inveralmond Simply Food
Kingston (Marketplace)
Kingstown Park Carlisle Simply Food
Kingswood Hull Simply Food
Leicester
Leicester Thurmaston Simply Food
Lewisham
Liffey Valley Dublin
Lisburn
London Colney
Longbridge
Maidstone
Manchester (Coffee Bar)
Marble Arch (Market Place)
Martlesham Heath Simply Food
Maybrook Canterbury Simply Food
Mayflower Simply Food
Meadowhall
Meole Brace Shrewsbury Simply Food
Metro Centre
Middlebrook Bolton
Netherfield Nottingham Simply Food
Newport Isle of Wight
Northallerton Simply Food
Ocean Retail Park Portsmouth Simply Food
Omni Park Dublin
One New Change (Marketplace)
Pantheon (Marketplace)
Pontardulais Road
Portfield Chichester Simply Food
Rugby Elliotts Field
Sears Solihull Simply Food
Serpentine Green Simply Food Peterborough
Sixfields Northampton Simply Food
Stratford City London (Marketplace)
Stratford Upon Avon
Strood Simply Food
Summertown Simply Food
Sweet Briar Norwich Simply Food
Tiverton Simply Food
Victoria Cardinal Place (Marketplace)
Waterlooville Simply Food
Waterside (Marketplace)
Wellingborough Simply Food
Westbridge Park Stone
Whitstable Simply Food
Woodley Simply Food
Yate Simply Food
After months of their Foodhalls continuing to trade, this week M&S welcomed customers back into their stores to shop the full Clothing and Home range too.
Whilst shopping feels different, M&S are still offering the same great service and expert advice customers have come to know and expect.
M&S has also resumed their popular Food to Order service. As customers begin to start socialising more outdoors, you can now order some of their favourite food products for pickup in store - whether it’s a picnic, barbecue or laid-back summer dinner at home.
Customers can order online and collect at their local M&S store on a chosen date.
As well as Food to Order, 20 M&S Bank branches have reopened to customers
These are:
Bluewater
Bromley
Cheshire Oaks
Exeter
Hedge End
Gemini Warrington
Edinburgh (Gyle)
Lisburn
London Colney
Manchester
Meadowhall Sheffield
Milton Keynes
Pudsey
Shoreham
Leeds
Gateshead Metro Centre
Handforth Dean
Cribbs Causeway
Culverhouse Cross
Camberley
Each M&S Bank branch is open from 9.30-14.30 Monday-Friday.
Customers can also complete their banking needs from the comfort of their own home – either online or via the M&S Banking App which is available on Apple and Android devices.


thedailymirror--2020-06-18--ADVERTORIAL: Royal Ascot Day Three Tips

ADVERTORIAL: Royal Ascot Day Three Tips

It is day three of Royal Ascot which means we will find out who the Royal Ascot Gold Cup winner will be .
Stradivarius looks to be the favourite and can solidify himself with the legends of the Flat with a third successive Gold Cup win on Thursday ( June 18 ) .
The John Gosden-trained horse has the chance to join the likes of Saaro and Yeats if he can cross the finish line first at the 3:35pm race .
The stars seemed to have aligned for Stradivarius to make history with Kew Gardens out of the picture too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beat the Gold Cup favourite by a nose in the QIPCO British Champions Long Distance Cup last autumn .
Elsewhere , many will be backing Sir Dragonet in the Wolferton Stakes .
The horse ran well in three Classics last season and has the form to set himself up nicely as favourite for the second race of the day .
Here are today ’ s tips from thepools.com ’ s Tom Phillips : This content is only targeted for UK residents aged 18 or over .
We strongly advised readers to place any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lose .

Can Stradivarius become a legend of the Flat?
Royal Ascot: Day three tips including Stradivarius backed for third Gold Cup victory
It is day three of Royal Ascot which means we will find out who the Royal Ascot Gold Cup winner will be.
Stradivarius looks to be the favourite and can solidify himself with the legends of the Flat with a third successive Gold Cup win on Thursday (June 18).
The John Gosden-trained horse has the chance to join the likes of Saaro and Yeats if he can cross the finish line first at the 3:35pm race.
The stars seemed to have aligned for Stradivarius to make history with Kew Gardens out of the picture too.
The Aidy O’Brien horse beat the Gold Cup favourite by a nose in the QIPCO British Champions Long Distance Cup last autumn.
Elsewhere, many will be backing Sir Dragonet in the Wolferton Stakes.
The horse ran well in three Classics last season and has the form to set himself up nicely as favourite for the second race of the day.
Here are today’s tips from thepools.com’s Tom Phillips:
Royal Ascot Day Three Tips Here are the tips on day three of Royal Ascot: 1:15pm - Tritonic
1:50pm - Sir Dragonet
2:25pm - Molatham
3:00pm - Battleground
3:35pm - Stradivarius
4:10pm - Verboten
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1:15pm - Golden Gates Handicap
Global Storm - 4/1
Hypothetical - 9/2
Acquitted - 9/2
Maori Knight - 5/1
Tritonic - 8/1
Highland Chief - 14/1
Grand Rock - 14/1
Ya Hayati - 18/1
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1:50pm - Wolferton Stakes
Sir Dragonet - 9/4
Fox Tal - 3/1
Crossed Baton - 7/1
Regal Reality - 9/1
Dubai Warrior - 10/1
King Ottokar - 11/1
Mountain Angel - 11/1
Aloe Vera - 20/1
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2:25pm - Jersey Stakes
King Leonidas - 2/1
Monarch of Egypt - 4/1
Celestin - 9/2
Molatham - 6/1
Final Song - 7/1
Lord of the Lodge - 16/1
Mystery Power - 20/1
Repartee - 25/1
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3:00pm - Chesham Stakes
Battleground - 5/2
Golden Flame - 10/3
Modern News - 10/3
Bright Devil - 11/2
First Prophet - 13/2
Clarendon Cross - 16/1
March Law - 28/1
Seattle Rock - 66/1
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3:35pm - Ascot Gold Cup
Stradivarius - 8/11
Technician - 3/1
Moonlight Spirit - 9/1
Cross Counter - 12/1
Nayef Road - 14/1
Mekong - 22/1
Prince of Arran - 40/1
Withhold - 50/1
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4:10pm - Britannia Stakes
Finest Sound - 5/2
Verboten - 7/2
Khaloosy - 15/2
Enemy - 15/2
Great Ambassador - 11/1
Starcat - 14/1
Dubai Mirage - 18/1
Path of Thunder - 20/1
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4:40pm - Sandringham Stakes
African Dream - 15/8
Dubai Love - 7/2
Waliyak - 11/2
Declared Interest - 17/2
Soffika - 9/1
Huboor - 14/1
Al Rasmah - 16/1
Wejdan - 25/1
Alabama Whitman - 25/1
Odyssey Girl - 28/1
Kalsara - 28/1
Onassis - 33/1
Tritomba - 40/1
Night Colours - 50/1
Separate - 50/1
Mrs Upjohn - 66/1
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thedailymirror--2020-06-18--Aston Villa more likely to stay up without "moaning" fans in ground, says Keown

Aston Villa could be more likely to beat the drop playing infront of no fans at home according to Martin Keown .
Former Villa defender Keown turned BBC pundit played for the club from 1986-1989 .
He was part of their side who were relegated from the top-flight in 1987 after finishing bottom despite winning the European Cup in 1982 .
Keown reckons the “ moans and groans ” from unhappy Villa fans contributed to their demise .
Now , with Premier League matches behind closed doors after the coronavirus , he says 19th-placed Villa may benefit .
Keown , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ former Villa player that was relegated not many years after they were Champions League winners , I perhaps would have preferred the Villa fans not to have been there in that period .
“ They were moaning , groaning and making it very difficult .
`` The Villa players now can concentrate solely on their football without any real influences around them .
`` Let 's see how a good a team they are when they are free in their minds and can play their football because there is an influence when people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are looking at the bottom of the table and sometimes the fans can almost turn against you . ''
Villa kicked off Project Re-Start on Wednesday night with a goalless draw at home to Sheffield United .
They benefited when Hawk-Eye failed to give the visitors a legitimate first half goal after Oliver Norwood 's 43rd minute free-kick was carried over the line by Villa goalkeeper Orjan Nyland .
But Villa boss Dean Smith felt the display and their first clean sheet in 14 games gives them hope in their battle against the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to action on Sunday at home to Chelsea , said : “ I thought we made a good start back .
“ Hopefully the support will have seen the work we have put in over the last 14 weeks .
“ I want us to be a different Aston Villa team for this 10 game tournament .
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Aston Villa earned a point against Sheffield United in their first Premier League game back - and former defender Martin Keown believes playing behind closed doors could work in their favour
Aston Villa more likely to stay up without "moaning" fans in ground, says Martin Keown
Aston Villa could be more likely to beat the drop playing infront of no fans at home according to Martin Keown.
Former Villa defender Keown turned BBC pundit played for the club from 1986-1989.
He was part of their side who were relegated from the top-flight in 1987 after finishing bottom despite winning the European Cup in 1982.
Keown reckons the “moans and groans” from unhappy Villa fans contributed to their demise.
Now, with Premier League matches behind closed doors after the coronavirus, he says 19th-placed Villa may benefit.
Keown, 53, admitted: “As a former Villa player that was relegated not many years after they were Champions League winners, I perhaps would have preferred the Villa fans not to have been there in that period.
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“They were moaning, groaning and making it very difficult.
"The Villa players now can concentrate solely on their football without any real influences around them.
"Let's see how a good a team they are when they are free in their minds and can play their football because there is an influence when people are moaning and criticising.
"You are looking at the bottom of the table and sometimes the fans can almost turn against you."
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Villa kicked off Project Re-Start on Wednesday night with a goalless draw at home to Sheffield United.
They benefited when Hawk-Eye failed to give the visitors a legitimate first half goal after Oliver Norwood's 43rd minute free-kick was carried over the line by Villa goalkeeper Orjan Nyland.
But Villa boss Dean Smith felt the display and their first clean sheet in 14 games gives them hope in their battle against the drop.
Smith, whose team return to action on Sunday at home to Chelsea, said: “I thought we made a good start back.
“Hopefully the support will have seen the work we have put in over the last 14 weeks.
“I want us to be a different Aston Villa team for this 10 game tournament.”


thedailymirror--2020-06-19--Joe Tracini shares powerful mental health message after 'suicidal thoughts'

Joe Tracini has opened up about having `` suicidal thoughts '' last week in a powerful message about mental health .
The 31-year-old Hollyoaks actor posted a video on Twitter on Thursday in which he detailed a dark episode in which he felt he wanted to take his own life .
Joe , who played Dennis Savage in the Channel 4 soap , offered some words of hope for any who feel they are in the same position that he found himself in .
Speaking to the camera , Joe expressed how a small change in his normal routine sparked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and how he reached out to someone in a bid to save himself .
He is hoping that his mental health battle will help others combat theirs and he stressed that it is important to tell someone else if you are feeling unable to cope .
Joe began : `` I don ’ t like queuing to buy bread .
It ’ s not on my list of comfortable things to do .
`` Last week I went to a different shop for the first time that sold different things .
`` That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made me think I needed to kill myself . ''
The actor went on to detail why he felt this way : `` This wasn ’ t my normal day to day living with suicidal thoughts , this was an instruction .
`` It ’ s happened before and it 's basically I think about ways that I could and i feel like I have to .
`` I don ’ t know how long the thoughts are going to last for but I just have to wait .
I told somebody that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about 6 or 7 hours . ''
Joe 's brave message continued : `` I sort of ended up feeling like a drawing in a colouring book and I had ’ t been given any crayons .
`` If you ’ re like me and you ’ re thinking about killing yourself , please don ’ t .
Please wait .
`` You will remember how it feels to feel something else and if you ’ ve got friends or family , tell one of them . ''
Joe concluded : `` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thing to say or hear but I know that my family would rather me tell them that I ’ m thinking about killing myself then try to . ''
Joe revealed in January that he lives with Emotional Unstable Personality Disorder ( also known as BPD ) and has spoken out about his mental health struggles previously .
* Samaritans ( 116 123 ) operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year .
If you prefer to write down how you ’ re feeling , or if you ’ re worried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you can email Samaritans at jo @ samaritans.org Do you have a story to sell ?
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Joe Tracini 'lives with suicidal thoughts' and talks about how to battle them
Joe Tracini 'lives with suicidal thoughts' and talks about how to battle them
Joe Tracini has opened up about his mental health battle in the hope that it will save others who are feeling the same way and feel like there is no way out for them
Joe Tracini has opened up about having "suicidal thoughts" last week in a powerful message about mental health.
The 31-year-old Hollyoaks actor posted a video on Twitter on Thursday in which he detailed a dark episode in which he felt he wanted to take his own life.
Joe, who played Dennis Savage in the Channel 4 soap, offered some words of hope for any who feel they are in the same position that he found himself in.
Speaking to the camera, Joe expressed how a small change in his normal routine sparked an urge to end his own life and how he reached out to someone in a bid to save himself.
He is hoping that his mental health battle will help others combat theirs and he stressed that it is important to tell someone else if you are feeling unable to cope.
Joe began: "I don’t like queuing to buy bread. It’s not on my list of comfortable things to do.
"Last week I went to a different shop for the first time that sold different things.
"That small amount of change on that day made me think I needed to kill myself."
The actor went on to detail why he felt this way: "This wasn’t my normal day to day living with suicidal thoughts, this was an instruction.
"It’s happened before and it's basically I think about ways that I could and i feel like I have to.
"I don’t know how long the thoughts are going to last for but I just have to wait. I told somebody that it was happening and it lasted for about 6 or 7 hours."
Joe's brave message continued: "I sort of ended up feeling like a drawing in a colouring book and I had’t been given any crayons.
"If you’re like me and you’re thinking about killing yourself, please don’t. Please wait.
"You will remember how it feels to feel something else and if you’ve got friends or family, tell one of them."
Joe concluded: "I know that’s not an easy thing to say or hear but I know that my family would rather me tell them that I’m thinking about killing myself then try to."
Joe revealed in January that he lives with Emotional Unstable Personality Disorder (also known as BPD) and has spoken out about his mental health struggles previously.
* Samaritans (116 123) operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year. If you prefer to write down how you’re feeling, or if you’re worried about being overheard on the phone, you can email Samaritans at jo@samaritans.org
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thedailymirror--2020-06-19--Chelsea 'could save £20m' on Kai Havertz transfer with Man Utd also interested

Chelsea could save £20million on top transfer target Kai Havertz - depending on whether Bayer Leverkusen qualify for the Champions League .
Havertz could be Chelsea 's next signing from the Bundesliga after they announced the £50m arrival of Timo Werner from RB Leipzig on Thursday .
Frank Lampard 's side are expected to launch a bid for the Leverkusen midfielder , who has also been linked with Manchester United .
Chelsea are splashing out ahead of next season , with the arrival of striker Werner following the £36 signing of winger Hakim Ziyech from Ajax back in February .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ when he 'liked ' a tweet telling the West Londoners to 'announce Havertz ' .
Leverkusen are expected to hold out for an eye-watering £90m for their star man - but according to Football London that could drop to £70m if they fail to qualify for next season 's Champions League .
There are two rounds of Bundesliga matches left this season , and Leverkusen are currently in that all-important fourth place - but only by the smallest of margins .
They are just a point clear of fifth-placed Borussia Monchengladbach , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every point will count in the final two games .
Leverkusen visit mid-table Hertha Berlin on Saturday before hosting strugglers Mainz a week later , while Monchengladbach are away to bottom side Paderborn next , and host Hertha on the final day of the season .
It could all prove academic , as one report this week claimed Havertz had already chosen Real Madrid as his next destination .
According to Sportbuzzer , the 21-year-old is keen on a switch to the Bernabeu because it would allow him a chance to play alongside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Real Madrid have ruled out a move for Havertz this summer , according to the Express , as the La Liga giants feel the pinch amid the coronavirus pandemic .
Liverpool and Bayern Munich have both previously been linked with the player , but neither are thought to be ready to meet Leverkusen 's asking price .
And that may leave the way clear for Chelsea , who could have the edge over Premier League rivals United as they can offer Havertz the chance to link up with his Germany teammate Werner .
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Who is Kai Havertz? The German youngster linked with Chelsea and Liverpool
Who is Kai Havertz? The German youngster linked with Chelsea and Liverpool
Havertz has been tipped to switch to the Premier League - and Bayer Leverkusen's asking price could drop depending on how they fare in the remaining two rounds of the Bundesliga
Chelsea 'could save £20m' on Kai Havertz transfer with Man Utd also interested
Chelsea could save £20million on top transfer target Kai Havertz - depending on whether Bayer Leverkusen qualify for the Champions League.
Havertz could be Chelsea's next signing from the Bundesliga after they announced the £50m arrival of Timo Werner from RB Leipzig on Thursday.
Frank Lampard's side are expected to launch a bid for the Leverkusen midfielder, who has also been linked with Manchester United.
Chelsea are splashing out ahead of next season, with the arrival of striker Werner following the £36 signing of winger Hakim Ziyech from Ajax back in February.
And Havertz reignited transfer speculation on Thursday when he 'liked' a tweet telling the West Londoners to 'announce Havertz'.
Image: Bongarts/Getty Images) Bongarts/Getty Images)
Leverkusen are expected to hold out for an eye-watering £90m for their star man - but according to Football London that could drop to £70m if they fail to qualify for next season's Champions League.
There are two rounds of Bundesliga matches left this season, and Leverkusen are currently in that all-important fourth place - but only by the smallest of margins.
They are just a point clear of fifth-placed Borussia Monchengladbach, who have a superior goal difference - so every point will count in the final two games.
Leverkusen visit mid-table Hertha Berlin on Saturday before hosting strugglers Mainz a week later, while Monchengladbach are away to bottom side Paderborn next, and host Hertha on the final day of the season.
It could all prove academic, as one report this week claimed Havertz had already chosen Real Madrid as his next destination.
According to Sportbuzzer, the 21-year-old is keen on a switch to the Bernabeu because it would allow him a chance to play alongside his idol Toni Kroos.
However, Real Madrid have ruled out a move for Havertz this summer, according to the Express, as the La Liga giants feel the pinch amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Liverpool and Bayern Munich have both previously been linked with the player, but neither are thought to be ready to meet Leverkusen's asking price.
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And that may leave the way clear for Chelsea, who could have the edge over Premier League rivals United as they can offer Havertz the chance to link up with his Germany teammate Werner.
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thedailymirror--2020-06-18--Jose Mourinho explains why he breached lockdown with Tanguy Ndombele

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has explained why he breached lockdown regulations with Tanguy Ndombele amid the height of the coronavirus pandemic .
Mourinho was pictured with Spurs midfielder Ndombele on Hadley Common in north London back in April , at a time when Government restrictions banned meetings between two people from different households .
And as Tottenham prepare to resume their Premier League campaign against Mourinho 's former side Manchester United on Friday , the manager has claimed the incident was misinterpreted .
`` I spent two minutes with him , trying to teach him how to use the WiFi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Mourinho said of Ndombele .
`` It was nothing .
We were working with the players at a distance , on Zoom .
We were monitoring the players with WiFi GPS .
`` At that time the players were allowed to go and run in the street and the park , which is what they were doing . ''
Mourinho had admitted after the incident that his actions were `` not in line with Government protocol '' but declined to publicly apologise .
However , he has admitted to making `` a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pictured with two other players .
`` I went to help a player to put in practice the GPS and the pictures taken in the park speaking with a little group of young men , they were football players but from another club , '' said Mourinho .
`` They were not my players .
They were players from a Championship club , and I was there at the right distance having a little talk with them and the pictures gave the idea I was with my players which was not true .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Serge Aurier , Moussa Sissoko and Ryan Sessegnon also broke lockdown rules , while Dele Alli will miss United 's visit to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after posting a video to social media mocking the coronavirus outbreak in early February .
Mourinho claimed Alli 's one-match ban was `` unfair '' , saying other players had made been involved in more serious incidents which went unpunished by the FA .
`` Lots of people made mistakes during this lockdown period , '' Mourinho said .
`` I am one of the examples - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very very small mistake that was not reported in the right way .
`` It was not the way people were saying .
But lots of people in football and even outside football , lots of mistakes were made . ''
`` I don ’ t like these kind of contradictions .
I feel that it ’ s for everybody or it ’ s for nobody and I feel it ’ s quite unfair for a kid [ Alli ] who made a mistake and apologised for it , I really don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of course one thing is not to agree and another thing is not to respect .
And I respect the decisions . ''
Tottenham go into Friday 's clash against United in eighth place in the Premier League , four points behind Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side .
The Red Devils currently occupy fifth spot , which will be enough to qualify for the Champions League if Manchester City 's two-year European ban is upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport .
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Ahead of Tottenham's Premier League return against Man Utd on Friday night, Mourinho has admitted making 'a mistake' when he broke lockdown rules in April
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has explained why he breached lockdown regulations with Tanguy Ndombele amid the height of the coronavirus pandemic.
Mourinho was pictured with Spurs midfielder Ndombele on Hadley Common in north London back in April, at a time when Government restrictions banned meetings between two people from different households.
And as Tottenham prepare to resume their Premier League campaign against Mourinho's former side Manchester United on Friday, the manager has claimed the incident was misinterpreted.
"I spent two minutes with him, trying to teach him how to use the WiFi GPS - nothing more than that," Mourinho said of Ndombele.
"It was nothing. We were working with the players at a distance, on Zoom. We were monitoring the players with WiFi GPS.
Image: Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty I) Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty I)
"At that time the players were allowed to go and run in the street and the park, which is what they were doing."
Mourinho had admitted after the incident that his actions were "not in line with Government protocol" but declined to publicly apologise.
However, he has admitted to making "a mistake" after he and Ndombele were pictured with two other players.
"I went to help a player to put in practice the GPS and the pictures taken in the park speaking with a little group of young men, they were football players but from another club," said Mourinho.
"They were not my players. They were players from a Championship club, and I was there at the right distance having a little talk with them and the pictures gave the idea I was with my players which was not true. It was still a mistake."
Serge Aurier, Moussa Sissoko and Ryan Sessegnon also broke lockdown rules, while Dele Alli will miss United's visit to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after posting a video to social media mocking the coronavirus outbreak in early February.
Mourinho claimed Alli's one-match ban was "unfair", saying other players had made been involved in more serious incidents which went unpunished by the FA.
"Lots of people made mistakes during this lockdown period," Mourinho said.
Image: Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty I) Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty I)
"I am one of the examples - in my case I believe a very very very small mistake that was not reported in the right way.
"It was not the way people were saying. But lots of people in football and even outside football, lots of mistakes were made."
"I don’t like these kind of contradictions. I feel that it’s for everybody or it’s for nobody and I feel it’s quite unfair for a kid [Alli] who made a mistake and apologised for it, I really don’t agree with it.
"But of course one thing is not to agree and another thing is not to respect. And I respect the decisions."
Image: Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty I) Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty I)
Tottenham go into Friday's clash against United in eighth place in the Premier League, four points behind Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.
The Red Devils currently occupy fifth spot, which will be enough to qualify for the Champions League if Manchester City's two-year European ban is upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
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thedailymirror--2020-06-18--Australia under huge cyber attack - all levels of government targeted

The Australian government and other organisations are being targeted by a `` sophisticated state-based cyber actor '' , Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed .
The cyber attacks have targeted all levels of the government , political organisations , essential service providers and operators of other critical infrastructure , Morrison said in a media briefing in Canberra on Friday .
`` We know it is a sophisticated state-based cyber actor because of the scale and nature of the targeting , '' he said .
The personal data of Australians does not appear to be under threat .
`` I raise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Australians but in many ways to reassure Australians that we understand what ’ s going on here and we are addressing it to best of our capabilities and we ’ re in a position to do that better than most countries in the world , '' he said .
According to Morrison , he discussed the cyber security attack with Boris Johnson on Thursday night .
However , the hack was n't mentioned in a statement about the phone call released by Downing Street yesterday .
The likes of education and health services @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have been impacted in Australia .
Morrison said he would not be making any public attribution as to the identity of those responsible , but admitted the attacks have been increasing over many months .
He went on to say it is difficult to know the motivation of the attackers but said that there are not a lot of state actors that could launch this sort of strike but said many attempts have been `` thwarted '' so far .
`` We have some of , if not the best agencies in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that means that they are putting all of their efforts in thwarting these attempts .
`` I can confirm that they have thwarted many , but this is a very complex area and it requires constant persistence and application and that ’ s what they ’ re doing . ''
Defence Minister Linda Reynolds , meanwhile , added that advice indicates there have , however , been no large scale personal data breaches .
She did note that the malicious cyber activity is increasing in frequency and scale .
Asked if Australia 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Morrison said : `` We work closely with , particularly our allies and partners when it comes to managing issues of cyber security threats .
`` That is a constant topic , as you would expect , particularly through Five Eyes partners .
`` I spoke to Boris Johnson last night about a range of matters , including this one and there are a number of engagements with our allies overnight . ''
It comes after reports in March last year that Canberra had determined China was responsible for a hacking attack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ publicly identified that source of the attack and China denied it was responsible .
A US security ally , Australia strained ties with its largest trading partner , China , by pushing for an international inquiry into the source and spread of COVID-19 that first emerged in the central Chinese city of Wuhan late last year .

AUSTRALIAN PM HOLDS PRESS CONFERENCE TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE COUNTRY IS UNDER A CYBER ATTACK
AUSTRALIAN PM HOLDS PRESS CONFERENCE TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE COUNTRY IS UNDER A CYBER ATTACK
Australian PM Scott Morrison said a "state-based actor" is almost certainly responsible due to the scale and nature of the attack - and said he had discussed the issue with Boris Johnson on Thursday
The Australian government and other organisations are being targeted by a "sophisticated state-based cyber actor", Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed.
The cyber attacks have targeted all levels of the government, political organisations, essential service providers and operators of other critical infrastructure, Morrison said in a media briefing in Canberra on Friday.
"We know it is a sophisticated state-based cyber actor because of the scale and nature of the targeting," he said.
The personal data of Australians does not appear to be under threat.
Image: AAP/PA Images) AAP/PA Images)
"I raise this not to raise the concerns of Australians but in many ways to reassure Australians that we understand what’s going on here and we are addressing it to best of our capabilities and we’re in a position to do that better than most countries in the world," he said.
According to Morrison, he discussed the cyber security attack with Boris Johnson on Thursday night.
However, the hack wasn't mentioned in a statement about the phone call released by Downing Street yesterday.
Image: AAP/PA Images) AAP/PA Images)
The likes of education and health services are all amongst the service providers said to have been impacted in Australia.
Morrison said he would not be making any public attribution as to the identity of those responsible, but admitted the attacks have been increasing over many months.
He went on to say it is difficult to know the motivation of the attackers but said that there are not a lot of state actors that could launch this sort of strike but said many attempts have been "thwarted" so far.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
"We have some of, if not the best agencies in the world, working on this and that means that they are putting all of their efforts in thwarting these attempts.
"I can confirm that they have thwarted many, but this is a very complex area and it requires constant persistence and application and that’s what they’re doing."
Defence Minister Linda Reynolds, meanwhile, added that advice indicates there have, however, been no large scale personal data breaches.
She did note that the malicious cyber activity is increasing in frequency and scale.
Asked if Australia's allies could help with quelling the attacks, Morrison said: "We work closely with, particularly our allies and partners when it comes to managing issues of cyber security threats.
"That is a constant topic, as you would expect, particularly through Five Eyes partners.
Image: AAP/PA Images) AAP/PA Images)
"I spoke to Boris Johnson last night about a range of matters, including this one and there are a number of engagements with our allies overnight."
It comes after reports in March last year that Canberra had determined China was responsible for a hacking attack on Australia's parliament.
Australia never publicly identified that source of the attack and China denied it was responsible.
A US security ally, Australia strained ties with its largest trading partner, China, by pushing for an international inquiry into the source and spread of COVID-19 that first
emerged in the central Chinese city of Wuhan late last year.


thedailymirror--2020-06-18--Tories have 'systematically stripped' support for kids over last decade, says MP

The Shadow Foreign Secretary has accused the Conservative Government of `` systematically stripping '' its support for Britain 's children over the last decade .
Labour 's Lisa Nandy called footballer Marcus Rashford `` brave '' in his campaign urging ministers to reverse their decision not to award free school meals vouchers in England .
But she said it should n't take a high profile sportsman to `` shame the Government into action '' , adding `` children have been last up to now and have been invisible '' .
Speaking on Thursday 's Question Time , the MP for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hours ago those in power were still debating whether it was `` going to allow some children to go starving hungry over the school holidays '' .
She went on to say , even on the day of the vote in Parliament - following a spectacular U-turn by the Conservatives - Boris Johnson was `` denying the existence '' of 600,000 children `` who have been pushed into bankruptcy '' since 2012 .
`` This is a result of an approach to government that systematically strips support away from children over the last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my constituency have to employ workers using the pupil premium to go round to children ’ s houses stock their cupboards , put money in the gas or electricity meter and deal with rats and mice because the parents just don ’ t have enough money to make ends meet , '' Ms Nandy added .
Also on the BBC programme 's panel , ex-Conservative Party Chairman James Cleverly said the coronavirus pandemic has led the Government into bringing about an `` unprecedented range of support packages '' across the board , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in : `` Yes , but you were n't going to do this until Marcus Rashford spoke . ''
Mr Cleverly , Minister for Middle East and North Africa , continued : `` We had already supported families to help feed their children during the Easter break and ultimately we are trying to get back to a more normal way of working and we had hoped that we would not need to put this additional support package in place over the summer but we do listen , the government did listen .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we did listen and the government decided to extend the existing scheme into the summer holidays .
`` I think it was the right thing to do and ultimately what we are trying to do is we are trying to get back towards normality because really that 's what everyone wants . ''
However , Ms Nandy said Mr Cleverly 's concept of getting `` back to normal '' should be extended to a `` new normal and build a better country based on better values '' .
`` When we come out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been last up to now and have been invisible - let ’ s make sure that when we re build this country let ’ s make sure they come first , '' she added .
Manchester United and England forward Rashford wrote an open letter to MPs urging the government to reverse its decision not to award free school meals vouchers in England - for which nearly 1.3 million children are eligible - outside of term time .
An impassioned follow-up article detailing his experience of growing up using food banks and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prompt a government U-turn , with the establishment of a 'Covid summer food fund ' .

Shadow Foreign Secretary Lisa Nandy praised footballer Marcus Rashford's successful free school meals campaign which resulted in a major Government U-turn, but said the Tories have put children "last up to now"
The Shadow Foreign Secretary has accused the Conservative Government of "systematically stripping" its support for Britain's children over the last decade.
Labour's Lisa Nandy called footballer Marcus Rashford "brave" in his campaign urging ministers to reverse their decision not to award free school meals vouchers in England.
But she said it shouldn't take a high profile sportsman to "shame the Government into action", adding "children have been last up to now and have been invisible".
Speaking on Thursday's Question Time, the MP for Wigan said it's unacceptable that 48 hours ago those in power were still debating whether it was "going to allow some children to go starving hungry over the school holidays".
Image: BBC) BBC)
She went on to say, even on the day of the vote in Parliament - following a spectacular U-turn by the Conservatives - Boris Johnson was "denying the existence" of 600,000 children "who have been pushed into bankruptcy" since 2012.
"This is a result of an approach to government that systematically strips support away from children over the last decade, so that now schools in my constituency have to employ workers using the pupil premium to go round to children’s houses stock their cupboards, put money in the gas or electricity meter and deal with rats and mice because the parents just don’t have enough money to make ends meet," Ms Nandy added.
Also on the BBC programme's panel, ex-Conservative Party Chairman James Cleverly said the coronavirus pandemic has led the Government into bringing about an "unprecedented range of support packages" across the board, including for families.
Image: BBC) BBC)
Host Fiona Bruce cut in: "Yes, but you weren't going to do this until Marcus Rashford spoke."
Mr Cleverly, Minister for Middle East and North Africa, continued: "We had already supported families to help feed their children during the Easter break and ultimately we are trying to get back to a more normal way of working and we had hoped that we would not need to put this additional support package in place over the summer but we do listen, the government did listen.
"Marcus put forward a compelling argument and we did listen and the government decided to extend the existing scheme into the summer holidays.
Image: BBC) BBC)
"I think it was the right thing to do and ultimately what we are trying to do is we are trying to get back towards normality because really that's what everyone wants."
However, Ms Nandy said Mr Cleverly's concept of getting "back to normal" should be extended to a "new normal and build a better country based on better values".
"When we come out the other side of this because children have been last up to now and have been invisible - let’s make sure that when we re build this country let’s make sure they come first," she added.
Manchester United and England forward Rashford wrote an open letter to MPs urging the government to reverse its decision not to award free school meals vouchers in England - for which nearly 1.3 million children are eligible - outside of term time.
An impassioned follow-up article detailing his experience of growing up using food banks and receiving free meals as a child helped prompt a government U-turn, with the establishment of a 'Covid summer food fund'.


thedailymirror--2020-06-18--Jennifer Aniston 'upset that Brad Pitt has focused on Angelina Jolie and kids'

Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt 's special friendship has once again been brought into question due to an old adversary in the situation .
The 56-year-old Hollywood legend has been spending time during the lockdown co-parenting his children , according to reports in US media , and this has meant he has had to deal with ex wife Angelina Jolie .
Some 15 years after Angelina took Brad from Jen , it would seem that she might become a stumbling block in Jennifer 's reconciliation with Brad .
According to Closer UK , Brad made the decision to spend more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the sake of his children , which has reportedly jarred with Jen , who has been seeing a lot of her ex husband in recent times .
A source told the publication that Jennifer felt that she was getting somewhere with Brad , only for Angelina to get between them once again .
The source said : `` There ’ s no love lost between Jen and Ange and it ’ s no secret they ’ ll never be friends because of the history between them .
`` Jen feels as though she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now their friendship might be put on the back burner as he turns his focus to Ange and the kids . ''
Brad has reportedly smoothed things over with Angelina after they spent much of their divorce at loggerheads .
The source continued : `` Things are finally on an even keel with Brad and Angelina after a messy split .
Brad clearly prioritises the kids and made such an effort for Shiloh ’ s birthday .
`` But the shift in Brad ’ s behaviour and his rekindled friendship with Angelina has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` She understands the children come first , but she can ’ t help wondering how this new dynamic might affect things between them . ''
It would seem that it could be a good dose of history repeating itself .
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The rekindled friendship between Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt has reportedly become a little strained after he focused on co-parenting his kids with ex Angelina Jolie
Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt's special friendship has once again been brought into question due to an old adversary in the situation.
The 56-year-old Hollywood legend has been spending time during the lockdown co-parenting his children, according to reports in US media, and this has meant he has had to deal with ex wife Angelina Jolie.
Some 15 years after Angelina took Brad from Jen, it would seem that she might become a stumbling block in Jennifer's reconciliation with Brad.
According to Closer UK, Brad made the decision to spend more time in the company of Angelina for the sake of his children, which has reportedly jarred with Jen, who has been seeing a lot of her ex husband in recent times.
Image: Getty Images North America) Getty Images North America)
A source told the publication that Jennifer felt that she was getting somewhere with Brad, only for Angelina to get between them once again.
The source said: "There’s no love lost between Jen and Ange and it’s no secret they’ll never be friends because of the history between them.
"Jen feels as though she and Brad were really getting somewhere and now their friendship might be put on the back burner as he turns his focus to Ange and the kids."
Brad has reportedly smoothed things over with Angelina after they spent much of their divorce at loggerheads.
The source continued: "Things are finally on an even keel with Brad and Angelina after a messy split. Brad clearly prioritises the kids and made such an effort for Shiloh’s birthday.
Image: Getty Images for Netflix) Getty Images for Netflix)
"But the shift in Brad’s behaviour and his rekindled friendship with Angelina has left Jen feeling a bit uneasy.
"She understands the children come first, but she can’t help wondering how this new dynamic might affect things between them."
It would seem that it could be a good dose of history repeating itself.
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thedailymirror--2020-06-18--People with higher stress levels more likely to die from Covid-19', study claims

People with higher stress levels are more likely to die from Covid-19 , suggests a new study .
Covid-19 patients with extremely high levels of the stress hormone cortisol in their blood are more likely to deteriorate quickly and die , according to the research .
The study , by Imperial College London scientists , is the first to show that cortisol levels are a marker of the severity of the illness .
Researchers said such levels are `` worryingly high '' ranging as high as triple the levels after major surgery .
But the findings could be used to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to need intensive care and help manage the pressure on the NHS .
Study lead author Professor Waljit Dhillo , of Imperial , said : `` From an endocrinologist 's perspective , it makes sense that those COVID-19 patients who are the sickest will have higher levels of cortisol , but these levels are worryingly high .
`` Three months ago when we started seeing this wave of COVID-19 patients here in London hospitals , we had very little information about how to best triage people .
`` Now , when people arrive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ simple marker to use alongside oxygen saturation levels to help us identify which patients need to be admitted immediately , and which may not . ''
Cortisol is produced by the body in response to stress such as illness , triggering changes in metabolism , heart function and the immune system to help our bodies cope .
Our cortisol levels when healthy and resting are 100-200 nm/L and nearly zero when we sleep .
When ill patients have low levels of cortisol , it can be life threatening .
But excessive levels of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increased risk of infection and poor outcomes .
For the new study , researchers looked at 535 patients , including 403 with confirmed COVID-19 .
They found cortisol levels in COVID-19 patients were significantly higher than in those without .
The levels in the COVID-19 group ranged as high as 3,241 - considerably higher even than after major surgery , when levels can top 1,000 .
Prof Dhillo added : `` Having an early indicator of which patients may deteriorate more quickly will help us with providing the best level of care as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ helping manage the pressure on the NHS .
`` In addition , we can also take cortisol levels into account when we are working out how best to treat our patients . ''
Among the COVID-19 patients , those with a baseline cortisol level of 744 or less survived on average for 36 days .
Patients with levels over 744 had an average survival of just 15 days .
The study involved 535 patients admitted to three London hospitals including Charing Cross , Hammersmith and St Mary 's .
These patients had suspected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A COVID-19 swab test and routine blood tests , including a baseline measurement of cortisol levels , were performed within 48 hours of admission .
Over the study period , just under 27 per cent of the COVID-19 group died compared to just under seven per cent of the non-COVID-19 group .
Prof Dhillo and his team hope that their research can now be validated in a larger scale clinical study .
The findings were published in the journal The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology .

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Covid-19 patients with extremely high levels of the stress hormone cortisol in their blood are more likely to deteriorate quickly and die, according to new research
Coronavirus: People with higher stress levels 'more likely to die from Covid-19'
People with higher stress levels are more likely to die from Covid-19, suggests a new study.
Covid-19 patients with extremely high levels of the stress hormone cortisol in their blood are more likely to deteriorate quickly and die, according to the research.
The study, by Imperial College London scientists, is the first to show that cortisol levels are a marker of the severity of the illness.
Researchers said such levels are "worryingly high" ranging as high as triple the levels after major surgery.
But the findings could be used to identify those patients who are more likely to need intensive care and help manage the pressure on the NHS.
Study lead author Professor Waljit Dhillo, of Imperial, said: "From an endocrinologist's perspective, it makes sense that those COVID-19 patients who are the sickest will have higher levels of cortisol, but these levels are worryingly high.
"Three months ago when we started seeing this wave of COVID-19 patients here in London hospitals, we had very little information about how to best triage people.
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"Now, when people arrive at hospital, we potentially have another simple marker to use alongside oxygen saturation levels to help us identify which patients need to be admitted immediately, and which may not."
Cortisol is produced by the body in response to stress such as illness, triggering changes in metabolism, heart function and the immune system to help our bodies cope.
Our cortisol levels when healthy and resting are 100-200 nm/L and nearly zero when we sleep.
When ill patients have low levels of cortisol, it can be life threatening.
But excessive levels of cortisol can be equally dangerous leading to increased risk of infection and poor outcomes.
For the new study, researchers looked at 535 patients, including 403 with confirmed COVID-19.
They found cortisol levels in COVID-19 patients were significantly higher than in those without.
The levels in the COVID-19 group ranged as high as 3,241 - considerably higher even than after major surgery, when levels can top 1,000.
Prof Dhillo added: "Having an early indicator of which patients may deteriorate more quickly will help us with providing the best level of care as quickly as possible, as well as helping manage the pressure on the NHS.
"In addition, we can also take cortisol levels into account when we are working out how best to treat our patients."
Among the COVID-19 patients, those with a baseline cortisol level of 744 or less survived on average for 36 days.
Patients with levels over 744 had an average survival of just 15 days.
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The study involved 535 patients admitted to three London hospitals including Charing Cross, Hammersmith and St Mary's.
These patients had suspected COVID-19 between March 9 and April 22.
A COVID-19 swab test and routine blood tests, including a baseline measurement of cortisol levels, were performed within 48 hours of admission.
Over the study period, just under 27 per cent of the COVID-19 group died compared to just under seven per cent of the non-COVID-19 group.
Prof Dhillo and his team hope that their research can now be validated in a larger scale clinical study.
The findings were published in the journal The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology.


thedailymirror--2020-06-18--The Chase's Anne Hegerty says she was 'obvious target' for childhood bullies

The Chase star Anne Hegerty has opened up about her experiences of being bullied as a child .
While now she 's known across the UK as one of the country 's finest minds , Anne suffered at school from bullies who saw her as `` an obvious target . ''
Anne was diagnosed with Asperger 's in her 40s , and says that although her parents were `` probably doing their best '' , her mother did n't understand her .
The National Autistic Society says `` people with Asperger syndrome see , hear and feel the world differently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mother could n't understand anything about me ... why I was n't more sociable and popular and good with people , '' she told the What Makes Us Human podcast with Jeremy Vine .
`` She was very much a people person , she was a social worker . ''
Anne added that school became a tough experience for her : `` I got bullied a fair bit , because I was just a very obvious target . ''
Of friends , Anne said she had few - and she could n't wrap @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case .
`` I had cousins that I was fond of , '' she continued , `` They did n't live near me . ''
Anne went on : `` I never really had friends at school , because the whole concept of friends did n't make a lot of sense to me .
`` There was a girl next door who was four years older than me and would play with me .
We would do make-believe games .
`` I never really , you know , understood what friends were for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them to play a game . ''
Now she stars alongside other intellectual heavyweights Shaun Wallace , Paul Sinha , Jenny Ryan and Mark Labbett - but her fabulous intelligence had n't always been apparent to her teachers .
`` I did n't understand what anyone was explaining to me , '' she recalled , `` [ But ] understood when I read about them in books , when I learned that way . ''
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Chaser Anne, who was diagnosed with Asperger's in her 40s, told that she had few friends and suffered bullying at school
The Chase's Anne Hegerty says she was 'obvious target' as she opens up about bullying
The Chase star Anne Hegerty has opened up about her experiences of being bullied as a child.
While now she's known across the UK as one of the country's finest minds, Anne suffered at school from bullies who saw her as "an obvious target."
Anne was diagnosed with Asperger's in her 40s, and says that although her parents were "probably doing their best", her mother didn't understand her.
The National Autistic Society says "people with Asperger syndrome see, hear and feel the world differently to other people."
"My mother couldn't understand anything about me...why I wasn't more sociable and popular and good with people," she told the What Makes Us Human podcast with Jeremy Vine.
Image: ITV) ITV)
"She was very much a people person, she was a social worker."
Anne added that school became a tough experience for her: "I got bullied a fair bit, because I was just a very obvious target."
Of friends, Anne said she had few - and she couldn't wrap her head around the concept in any case.
Image: ITV) ITV)
"I had cousins that I was fond of," she continued, "They didn't live near me."
Anne went on: "I never really had friends at school, because the whole concept of friends didn't make a lot of sense to me.
"There was a girl next door who was four years older than me and would play with me. We would do make-believe games.
"I never really, you know, understood what friends were for. They were instrumental, you used them to play a game."
Now she stars alongside other intellectual heavyweights Shaun Wallace, Paul Sinha, Jenny Ryan and Mark Labbett - but her fabulous intelligence hadn't always been apparent to her teachers.
"I didn't understand what anyone was explaining to me," she recalled, "[But] understood when I read about them in books, when I learned that way."
* Samaritans (116 123) operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year. If you prefer to write down how you’re feeling, or if you’re worried about being overheard on the phone, you can email Samaritans at jo@samaritans.org


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thedailymirror--2020-06-18--Children desperate to return to school as ministers announce £1bn catch up plan

Children last night told of their desperation to return to school as the Government announced a £1billion “ Covid catch-up ” plan for kids .
Youngsters missing their classmates revealed they wanted to get back to lessons and see their friends again .
Boris Johnson today unveiled cash dedicated to helping pupils at risk of falling behind because they have been shut out of lessons for the last three months .
There is no guarantee all children will be able to go back in September – by when they will have spent six months away .
The Prime Minister , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today , said : “ This £1billion catch-up package will help headteachers to provide extra support to children who have fallen behind while out of school .
“ I am determined to do everything I can to get all children back in school from September , and we will bring forward plans on how this will happen as soon as possible.
” The UK death toll from Covid-19 hit 42,288 yesterday – up 135 .
The Government 's education drive comes after the Mirror yesterday launched our Get Our Children Back To School @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social-distancing rule is key to fully reopening schools .
Speaking at last night 's Downing Street press conference , Health Secretary Matt Hancock said : “ We are working on what is needed to get all schools open in September , and there is a review into the current two-metre rule .
“ But the two-metre rule is in itself a social distancing measure .
`` Removing it has an impact in terms of the transmission of the disease , so we have to make sure in that review that we have the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enough to be able to make the change and replace the two-metre rule , if that is the conclusion of the review , with something that then makes it easier to do things like have people together in schools.
” The growing crisis in education in England has seen millions of kids unable to attend classes since the unprecedented Covid-19 lockdown ordered in March .
Parents have been battling to homeschool youngsters amid fears some will fall behind their peers .
A report by University College London 's Institute of Education found two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hour a day of schoolwork during the lockdown .
The Prime Minister said £650million will be shared across state primaries and secondary schools over the next academic year .
A £350million National Tutoring Programme will boost access to tuition for the poorest kids .
The Education Endowment Foundation has published a guide to help headteachers decide how to spend the cash .
They 'll be expected to spend the cash on 'evidence-based interventions ' , particularly small group tuition .
Children could work longer days next term to make up for time lost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Boris Johnson to announce 'air bridges ' on June 29 with low coronavirus rate countries Another could see schools use cash to hire private tutors to help children from the poorest households catch-up with counterparts from wealthier families .
Education Endowment Foundation chief executive Professor Becky Francis said : “ Tutoring is the catch-up approach supported by the strongest evidence we have .
“ This is a tremendous opportunity to offer bespoke support for disadvantaged pupils , and to build a positive legacy from the present crisis.
” The Government said it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the summer , as pupils told of their hopes of going back to school .
Meet the children desperate to go back Six-year-old Evan Dickinson from Rossendale , Lancs , can not wait to return to Waterfoot Primary .
Evan said : `` I really want to go back to school and play with all my friends .
“ My favourite subject is maths and I really want to do more work . ''
Eve Tucker , 13 , from Upminster , Essex , said : “ I want to go back to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at home and I 've just had enough of it now .
“ It 's made me not like learning any more and I miss seeing people other than just my two brothers .
'My school has been great at checking we are OK every day but I know kids at other schools who are really struggling .
“ I do n't understand how now I 'm allowed to go to Primark – which I do enjoy – but not to school.
” Rufus Yule , seven , said : `` I miss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them in the playground .
`` I ca n't wait to do PE and art super learning day .
I want to go back to school like my big brother . ''
His brother , Max Yule , 10 , goes to Pudsey Primrose Hill School , Leeds , and is going to go back to school soon .
He said : `` I like school and miss it a lot , I especially miss my friends .
“ I 've spoken to some on the phone but it 's not the same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I miss my teacher Miss Colman , she 's miles better at teaching than my mum .
It 's more fun to be taught by a proper teacher . ''
But he even asked his mum to ring his head of year at Elton High School to see if he could return .
Alfie said : `` I do n't like school normally but I am really ready to go back .
“ My mum has been really good homeschooling but it is n't the same , I 've found it really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ better when I am with my mates . ''
Holly Norton , aged eight , from Doncaster , South Yorks , said : `` I want to go back to school because I miss my friends and at school we get to play in the playground .
`` It 's easier to do work at school because there 's a teacher and I like school dinners . ''
Bobby Blair , eight , from Warrington , Cheshire , was itching to get back to Barrow Hall Primary School .
He said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with my mates at break time .
I ’ m also missing playing football and ca n't wait to get back . ''
Esther Bird , 14 , goes to Tytherington School , Macclesfield , Cheshire , and said : “ The impacts of this crisis on our learning will affect all of us .
It worries me to see the gap growing between state and private education.
” Claire Muhlawako Madzura , 15 , of Co-op Academy , Swinton , Gtr Manchester , said : “ It is the duty of those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s young.
” George Hellyer , six , from Redbourn , Herts , says : `` I miss everything about school but especially playing with my friends Tanveer and Benji .
I ca n't wait to go back . ''
Gethin and Gwen Randerson , from Birmingham , miss their friends and teachers .
Gwen , nine , says : “ I miss having fun with my friends and everyone else in my class .
My favourite subject is English and Maths , which I also miss .
I last saw my friends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but it ’ s not the same .
I miss my teachers too.
” Gethin , 11 , is supposed to start secondary school in September but plans are now uncertain .
He ’ s missed out on a three-day residential trip , a tradition at his school before Year 6 pupils leave .
He says : “ I was supposed to go to a cabin with all my friends but I won ’ t now .
I miss my friends and also the school lunches - we had some amazing school @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I might only end up having one day of Primary school left.
” Teachers ' leaders last night issued their plan to get children ready for the classroom again by September .
The National Education Union unveiled a blueprint designed at boosting kids over the summer so they are prepared for lessons at the start of the new school year .
The “ Summer 2020 Local Offer ” initiative would see schemes setup for the six-week holiday covering exercise , “ activities which children and young people will enjoy and be keen to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and sense of self-belief ” and “ creative opportunities such as dance , art , music , science and adventure playgrounds ” .
The NEU says a “ proactive approach is needed if we ’ re to respond to the experiences of children and young people during lockdown , and the pressure on them and their families ” .
It adds : “ It is really important that we respond to the anxiety and uncertainty that young people are facing , and coordinate a positive and ambitious offer for Summer Holiday 2020 which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to learn in September.
” National Association of Headteachers General Secretary Paul Whiteman said : “ This is a considerable sum of money which will empower schools to provide the support that pupils will need as they return to school .
“ We welcome the fact that school leaders will be able to use their expertise to choose how to spend the money .
“ This demonstrates that the Secretary of State understands that school leaders are best placed to decide what their pupils need .
“ NAHT has also asked the Government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and they appear to have done this .
“ We have argued that a longer-term response is the right way forward , rather than short-term quick fixes that won ’ t have a sustained impact for pupils .
“ No doubt there will be many details still to be worked through and we will continue to engage with the Government to make sure they work with school leaders and their teams , drawing on their commitment and expertise , to produce a long-term , joined up and fully funded package of help @ @

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Boris Johnson today announced a billion in cash to help pupils at risk fo falling behind because they've been shut out of lessons
Children desperate to return to school as ministers announce £1bn 'catch up plan'
Children last night told of their desperation to return to school as the Government announced a £1billion “Covid catch-up” plan for kids.
Youngsters missing their classmates revealed they wanted to get back to lessons and see their friends again.
Boris Johnson today unveiled cash dedicated to helping pupils at risk of falling behind because they have been shut out of lessons for the last three months.
There is no guarantee all children will be able to go back in September – by when they will have spent six months away.
The Prime Minister, who is expected to visit a school today, said: “This £1billion catch-up package will help headteachers to provide extra support to children who have fallen behind while out of school.
“I am determined to do everything I can to get all children back in school from September, and we will bring forward plans on how this will happen as soon as possible.”
Image: PIPPA FOWLES/DOWNING STREET/HO/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) PIPPA FOWLES/DOWNING STREET/HO/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)
The UK death toll from Covid-19 hit 42,288 yesterday – up 135.
The Government's education drive comes after the Mirror yesterday launched our Get Our Children Back To School campaign.
Experts say easing the two-metre social-distancing rule is key to fully reopening schools.
Speaking at last night's Downing Street press conference, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: “We are working on what is needed to get all schools open in September, and there is a review into the current two-metre rule.
“But the two-metre rule is in itself a social distancing measure.
"Removing it has an impact in terms of the transmission of the disease, so we have to make sure in that review that we have the space and the virus is under control enough to be able to make the change and replace the two-metre rule, if that is the conclusion of the review, with something that then makes it easier to do things like have people together in schools.”
Image: 10 Downing Street/AFP via Getty) 10 Downing Street/AFP via Getty)
The growing crisis in education in England has seen millions of kids unable to attend classes since the unprecedented Covid-19 lockdown ordered in March.
Parents have been battling to homeschool youngsters amid fears some will fall behind their peers.
A report by University College London's Institute of Education found two million children have done less than an hour a day of schoolwork during the lockdown.
The Prime Minister said £650million will be shared across state primaries and secondary schools over the next academic year.
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A £350million National Tutoring Programme will boost access to tuition for the poorest kids.
The Education Endowment Foundation has published a guide to help headteachers decide how to spend the cash.
They'll be expected to spend the cash on 'evidence-based interventions', particularly small group tuition.
Suggestions include setting up summer schools and increasing “teaching capacity”.
Children could work longer days next term to make up for time lost during the crisis, under one proposal.
Boris Johnson to announce 'air bridges' on June 29 with low coronavirus rate countries
Another could see schools use cash to hire private tutors to help children from the poorest households catch-up with counterparts from wealthier families.
Education Endowment Foundation chief executive Professor Becky Francis said: “Tutoring is the catch-up approach supported by the strongest evidence we have.
“This is a tremendous opportunity to offer bespoke support for disadvantaged pupils, and to build a positive legacy from the present crisis.”
The Government said it hopes school holiday clubs will run over the summer, as pupils told of their hopes of going back to school.
Meet the children desperate to go back
Six-year-old Evan Dickinson from Rossendale, Lancs, cannot wait to return to Waterfoot Primary.
Evan said: "I really want to go back to school and play with all my friends.
“My favourite subject is maths and I really want to do more work."
Eve Tucker, 13, from Upminster, Essex, said: “I want to go back to school because it's hard to concentrate at home and I've just had enough of it now.
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“It's made me not like learning any more and I miss seeing people other than just my two brothers.
'My school has been great at checking we are OK every day but I know kids at other schools who are really struggling.
“I don't understand how now I'm allowed to go to Primark – which I do enjoy – but not to school.”
Rufus Yule, seven, said: "I miss my friends and I love playing with them in the playground.
"I can't wait to do PE and art super learning day. I want to go back to school like my big brother."
His brother, Max Yule, 10, goes to Pudsey Primrose Hill School, Leeds, and is going to go back to school soon.
He said: "I like school and miss it a lot, I especially miss my friends.
“I've spoken to some on the phone but it's not the same as when we're all together.
"I miss my teacher Miss Colman, she's miles better at teaching than my mum. It's more fun to be taught by a proper teacher."
Image: COLLECT) COLLECT)
Alfie Isherwood, 13, from Bury, Gtr Manchester, normally hates school.
But he even asked his mum to ring his head of year at Elton High School to see if he could return.
Alfie said: "I don't like school normally but I am really ready to go back.
“My mum has been really good homeschooling but it isn't the same, I've found it really hard.
“I realise I work better when I am with my mates."
Holly Norton, aged eight, from Doncaster, South Yorks, said: "I want to go back to school because I miss my friends and at school we get to play in the playground.
"It's easier to do work at school because there's a teacher and I like school dinners."
Bobby Blair, eight, from Warrington, Cheshire, was itching to get back to Barrow Hall Primary School.
He said: “I’m missing PE and playing with my mates at break time. I’m also missing playing football and can't wait to get back."
Esther Bird, 14, goes to Tytherington School, Macclesfield, Cheshire, and said: “ The impacts of this crisis on our learning will affect all of us. It worries me to see the gap growing between state and private education.”
Claire Muhlawako Madzura, 15, of Co-op Academy, Swinton, Gtr Manchester, said: “It is the duty of those with power to protect the nation’s young.”
Image: Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror) Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror)
George Hellyer, six, from Redbourn, Herts, says: "I miss everything about school but especially playing with my friends Tanveer and Benji. I can't wait to go back."
Gethin and Gwen Randerson, from Birmingham, miss their friends and teachers.
Gwen, nine, says: “I miss having fun with my friends and everyone else in my class. My favourite subject is English and Maths, which I also miss. I last saw my friends on the doorstep about three weeks ago, but it’s not the same. I miss my teachers too.”
Gethin, 11, is supposed to start secondary school in September but plans are now uncertain. He’s missed out on a three-day residential trip, a tradition at his school before Year 6 pupils leave.
He says: “I was supposed to go to a cabin with all my friends but I won’t now. I miss my friends and also the school lunches - we had some amazing school dinners! There’s every chance I might only end up having one day of Primary school left.”
Ted Althorpe, six, from Weldon, Northamptonshire, says: "I want to go back to school to see all my friends and my teacher, I miss them and miss playing with them.
"I'm sad that my big sister got to go back and I'm not allowed to and we have a new trim trail!"
Ben Thornbury, 15, from Malmesbury, Wiltshire, says: "I want to go back to school so bad for more than just a day in September as it’s so important for me to get back.
"Year 10 is such an important year for me as I take my GCSE’s next year and I’m not learning as much as I would be if I was at school in the classroom.
"I’ve been one to do all my school work at home and get it all done as I know it’s important.
"Not only that but to get my routine back and meet up with my friends again and check up on each other. If we don’t get back soon we will have a lot of stuff to catch up on so we need to get back in September hopefully”.
Teachers' leaders last night issued their plan to get children ready for the classroom again by September.
The National Education Union unveiled a blueprint designed at boosting kids over the summer so they are prepared for lessons at the start of the new school year.
The “Summer 2020 Local Offer” initiative would see schemes setup for the six-week holiday covering exercise, “activities which children and young people will enjoy and be keen to participate in, to support their wellbeing and sense of self-belief” and “creative opportunities such as dance, art, music, science and adventure playgrounds”.
The NEU says a “proactive approach is needed if we’re to respond to the experiences of children and young people during lockdown, and the pressure on them and their families”.
It adds: “It is really important that we respond to the anxiety and uncertainty that young people are facing, and coordinate a positive and ambitious offer for Summer Holiday 2020 which helps children and young people get ready to learn in September.”
National Association of Headteachers General Secretary Paul Whiteman said: “This is a considerable sum of money which will empower schools to provide the support that pupils will need as they return to school.
“We welcome the fact that school leaders will be able to use their expertise to choose how to spend the money.
“This demonstrates that the Secretary of State understands that school leaders are best placed to decide what their pupils need.
“NAHT has also asked the Government to follow the evidence on what works, and they appear to have done this.
“We have argued that a longer-term response is the right way forward, rather than short-term quick fixes that won’t have a sustained impact for pupils.
“No doubt there will be many details still to be worked through and we will continue to engage with the Government to make sure they work with school leaders and their teams, drawing on their commitment and expertise, to produce a long-term, joined up and fully funded package of help.”