thedailymirror--2020-04-15--Paul McCartney says it was too painful to keep The Beatles going after John left

Paul McCartney says he was in too much “ emotional pain ” to keep The Beatles going after John Lennon left .
The Fab Four , seen by most critics as the most influential band of all time , split in 1970 after John married Yoko Ono .
US radio host Howard Stern had asked Sir Paul : “ Why didn ’ t you say to yourself ‘ I am going to keep the Beatles going , and I am going to do it with George and Ringo ’ ?
” He replied : “ When families break up , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emotion and the emotional pain .
“ You can ’ t just think of a smart idea like that at the time .
You ’ re hurting too much so it was n't going to happen.
” Sir Paul also acknowledged the band did not give George Harrison enough credit as a songwriter : “ It was easy to underestimate George because me and John had always written most of the stuff .
“ But then he started to get interested — and boy did he bloom .
He wrote some of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him on Sirius FM , also persuaded Sir Paul to admit that he felt his band were better than their great rivals The Rolling Stones .
Sir Paul said : “ I love the Stones , but I ’ m with you .
The Beatles were better.
” It comes as Sir Paul revealed the reason he let rumours of his death - which said he was replaced by bandmates John Lennon , Ringo Starr and George Harrison with an imposter - continue .
The `` Paul is dead '' craze began with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gibb , who was told by a mystery caller to put on the Beatles ' White Album , released the year before .
The caller suggested Russ spin the intro to track Revolution 9 backwards - what Russ heard sparked one of the most persistent fan conspiracies in the music industry .
He heard , `` Turn me on , dead man . ''
As fans poured over their records and obsessed over the band to wrangle out any more clues , some claimed Strawberry Fields ended with John saying , `` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rumours developed into claims that the clues left by Paul 's three band mates came from feelings of huge guilt over replacing him .
John , George and Ringo were having none of it - John told that he said nothing about Paul at the end of Strawberry Fields .
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The Fab Four, regarded as the most influential band of all time, split in 1970 after John Lennon married Yoko Ono
Paul McCartney says it was too painful to keep The Beatles going after John Lennon left
Paul McCartney says he was in too much “emotional pain” to keep The Beatles going after John Lennon left.
The Fab Four, seen by most critics as the most influential band of all time, split in 1970 after John married Yoko Ono.
US radio host Howard Stern had asked Sir Paul: “Why didn’t you say to yourself ‘I am going to keep the Beatles going, and I am going to do it with George and Ringo’?”
He replied: “When families break up, it’s to do with the emotion and the emotional pain.
“You can’t just think of a smart idea like that at the time. You’re hurting too much so it wasn't going to happen.”
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Sir Paul also acknowledged the band did not give George Harrison enough credit as a songwriter: “It was easy to underestimate George because me and John had always written most of the stuff.
“But then he started to get interested — and boy did he bloom. He wrote some of the greatest songs ever.”
Stern, interviewing him on Sirius FM, also persuaded Sir Paul to admit that he felt his band were better than their great rivals The Rolling Stones.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Sir Paul said: “I love the Stones, but I’m with you. The Beatles were better.”
It comes as Sir Paul revealed the reason he let rumours of his death - which said he was replaced by bandmates John Lennon, Ringo Starr and George Harrison with an imposter - continue.
The "Paul is dead" craze began with a DJ across the pond, Russ Gibb, who was told by a mystery caller to put on the Beatles' White Album, released the year before.
Image: Michael Ochs Archives) Michael Ochs Archives)
The caller suggested Russ spin the intro to track Revolution 9 backwards - what Russ heard sparked one of the most persistent fan conspiracies in the music industry.
He heard, "Turn me on, dead man."
As fans poured over their records and obsessed over the band to wrangle out any more clues, some claimed Strawberry Fields ended with John saying, "I buried Paul."
Image: Popperfoto via Getty Images) Popperfoto via Getty Images)
Eventually, the rumours developed into claims that the clues left by Paul's three band mates came from feelings of huge guilt over replacing him.
John, George and Ringo were having none of it - John told that he said nothing about Paul at the end of Strawberry Fields.
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thedailymirror--2020-04-15--Love Island's Jack Fincham 'ignores stay at home' rule to join pals on bike ride

Love Island 's Jack Fincham appeared to ignore the government 's `` stay at home '' rule as he joined his pals on a bike ride in London amid the coronavirus pandemic .
The reality star , 28 , previously told fans he was keeping `` safe and healthy '' inside after the lockdown was imposed last month .
However , he seemed to ignore social distancing guidelines as he was spotted with a group of mates enjoying a bike ride in London on Wednesday .
Jack uploaded snaps of him posing on his bike to his Instagram , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his pals at the time .
He was out for his `` daily exercise '' in the city , and met his friends for a quick pit-stop and photo in front of The Shard .
But it seems the star was caught out as one friend uploaded a group photo to his Instagram profile which prompted one concerned follower to question why they were out together .
Jack 's friend , who goes by the name @ bill_london on the social media app , wrote : `` London Town , Can ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fan wrote : `` Safe distance ?
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as he penned back : `` we are wend , just one for a smudge quick x '' The day before Jack posted a smiling photo of himself to his page , and revealed he was keeping himself safe at home .
He also thanked his fellow Love Island pal Dr Alex George for his efforts working on the NHS frontline to fight the coronavirus pandemic .
A representative for Jack has been contacted by Mirror Online for comment .
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The reality star appeared to flout government guidelines on the coronavirus pandemic as he was pictured enjoying a sunny bike ride with three pals
Love Island's Jack Fincham appeared to ignore the government's "stay at home" rule as he joined his pals on a bike ride in London amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The reality star, 28, previously told fans he was keeping "safe and healthy" inside after the lockdown was imposed last month.
However, he seemed to ignore social distancing guidelines as he was spotted with a group of mates enjoying a bike ride in London on Wednesday.
Jack uploaded snaps of him posing on his bike to his Instagram, but failed to mention he was with three of his pals at the time.
He was out for his "daily exercise" in the city, and met his friends for a quick pit-stop and photo in front of The Shard.
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But it seems the star was caught out as one friend uploaded a group photo to his Instagram profile which prompted one concerned follower to question why they were out together.
Jack's friend, who goes by the name @bill_london on the social media app, wrote: "London Town, Can’t Beat It."
The worried fan wrote: "Safe distance?????" as he penned back: "we are wend, just one for a smudge quick x"
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The day before Jack posted a smiling photo of himself to his page, and revealed he was keeping himself safe at home.
He also thanked his fellow Love Island pal Dr Alex George for his efforts working on the NHS frontline to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
A representative for Jack has been contacted by Mirror Online for comment.
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thedailymirror--2020-04-15--Amanda Holden slips into her wedding dress to mow the lawn as lockdown continues

Amanda Holden slipped into some very glamorous attire to do her chores today - as she wore her wedding dress to mow the lawn .
The Britain 's Got Talent judge gave her Instagram followers a laugh when she shared a video of her tackling the grass while clad in her ivory gown .
`` Nice day for a good mowing !
☀ Hope it puts a smile on your face , '' Amanda said before urging fans to upload videos of them glammed up at home using the hashtag 'Do it in the dress . '
49-year-old Amanda looked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she last wore 12 years ago when she tied the knot to record producer Chris Hughes .
Amanda has been looking for new ways to have fun at home as the coronavirus lockdown continues .
She 's been keeping her social media followers entertained with bikini snaps and gymnastic displays in the garden .
The star even took her bins out in a fuchsia pink red carpet gown .
When 's she 's not been larking around on social media , Amanda has been working from home as she continues to present her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The TV star is also appearing in weekly episodes of Britain 's Got Talent - which kicked off again last Saturday - with the auditions filmed before the pandemic forced people indoors .
Amanda 's latest attention grabbing Instagram post is n't the last time she found an excuse to play bride for the day .
On her 10th wedding anniversary in 2018 , Amanda slipped into another white gown to mark the milestone occasion with hubby Chris , with whom she shares daughters Hollie and Alexa .
Amanda was previously married @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They temporarily separated in 2000 after Amanda 's affair with actor Neil Morrisey was reported , before they split for good two years later .

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The Britain's Got Talent judge slipped into the incredible gown she wore at her 2008 wedding to indulge in a spot of gardening during the coronavirus lockdown
Amanda Holden slips into her wedding dress to mow the lawn as lockdown continues
Amanda Holden slipped into some very glamorous attire to do her chores today - as she wore her wedding dress to mow the lawn.
The Britain's Got Talent judge gave her Instagram followers a laugh when she shared a video of her tackling the grass while clad in her ivory gown.
"Nice day for a good mowing! ☀ Hope it puts a smile on your face," Amanda said before urging fans to upload videos of them glammed up at home using the hashtag 'Do it in the dress.'
49-year-old Amanda looked stunning in the strappy princess dress that she last wore 12 years ago when she tied the knot to record producer Chris Hughes.
Image: Instagram) Instagram) Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Amanda has been looking for new ways to have fun at home as the coronavirus lockdown continues.
She's been keeping her social media followers entertained with bikini snaps and gymnastic displays in the garden.
The star even took her bins out in a fuchsia pink red carpet gown.
When's she's not been larking around on social media, Amanda has been working from home as she continues to present her Heart FM show from her living room.
Image: Instagram) Instagram) Image: Instagram) Instagram)
The TV star is also appearing in weekly episodes of Britain's Got Talent - which kicked off again last Saturday - with the auditions filmed before the pandemic forced people indoors.
Amanda's latest attention grabbing Instagram post isn't the last time she found an excuse to play bride for the day.
On her 10th wedding anniversary in 2018, Amanda slipped into another white gown to mark the milestone occasion with hubby Chris, with whom she shares daughters Hollie and Alexa.
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Amanda was previously married to comedian Les Dennis in 1995.
They temporarily separated in 2000 after Amanda's affair with actor Neil Morrisey was reported, before they split for good two years later.


thedailymirror--2020-04-15--ITV's Quiz viewers 'on edge' over court coughing scene during Millionaire drama

Viewers of ITV 's Quiz were left divided over one scene during the drama based on the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire ?
cheating scandal .
Some thought the moment in particular was clever , as others confessed it left them nervous .
After Charles Ingram and his wife Diana were accused of cheating on the show to win the million pounds prize money in 2001 , they were arrested and forced to appear in court .
Episode three of the ITV drama aired a replay of the court scenes , with the cast members in the role of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moment viewers had no idea about until it aired on the show was a bizarre coughing fit that ironically erupted across the courtroom .
Charles ' cheating accusations came after Diana and another Millionaire hopeful were heard coughing during the show - with it claimed they were giving the answers away .
As the trial got underway , suddenly one man started coughing uncontrollably .
Those in the room began to notice with it becoming quite distracting , only for more people to start spluttering too .
Very quickly half the people in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ judge asking all those coughing to `` leave '' before coughing himself .
Suddenly it was a minute or so of constant coughing from all angles , and viewers were not keen .
While some said the moment was thought provoking and clever , others confessed finding it all about unnerving .
One fan said on Twitter : `` Court proceedings interrupted by bursts of coughing and even the Judge starts to cough !
Great touch ! ''
Another said : `` All these coughs are freaking me out . ''
A third @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this much in court ?
It ’ s putting me on edge . ''
Meanwhile , another said : `` This episode is very cough-heavy and it ’ s making me very nervous in the current climate . ''
Quiz is now available to watch on ITV Hub .

The Who Wants To Be A Millionaire drama on ITV aired the moment the courtroom was suspended over a coughing fit
Viewers of ITV's Quiz were left divided over one scene during the drama based on the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? cheating scandal.
Some thought the moment in particular was clever, as others confessed it left them nervous.
After Charles Ingram and his wife Diana were accused of cheating on the show to win the million pounds prize money in 2001, they were arrested and forced to appear in court.
Episode three of the ITV drama aired a replay of the court scenes, with the cast members in the role of the husband and wife.
But one moment viewers had no idea about until it aired on the show was a bizarre coughing fit that ironically erupted across the courtroom.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Charles' cheating accusations came after Diana and another Millionaire hopeful were heard coughing during the show - with it claimed they were giving the answers away.
As the trial got underway, suddenly one man started coughing uncontrollably.
Those in the room began to notice with it becoming quite distracting, only for more people to start spluttering too.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Very quickly half the people in the seats were coughing, with the judge asking all those coughing to "leave" before coughing himself.
Suddenly it was a minute or so of constant coughing from all angles, and viewers were not keen.
While some said the moment was thought provoking and clever, others confessed finding it all about unnerving.
Image: ITV) ITV)
One fan said on Twitter : "Court proceedings interrupted by bursts of coughing and even the Judge starts to cough! Great touch!"
Another said: "All these coughs are freaking me out."
A third tweeted: "Do people usually cough this much in court? It’s putting me on edge."
Meanwhile, another said: "This episode is very cough-heavy and it’s making me very nervous in the current climate."
Quiz is now available to watch on ITV Hub.


thedailymirror--2020-04-16--Charles Ingram says watching Quiz made him feel sick & was as stressful as court

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire ?
cheat Charles Ingram has insisted watching Quiz made him feel sick and was just as stressful as court .
The former army major was convicted of cheating ITV bosses out of the show 's jackpot along with his wife Diana and fellow contestant Tecwen Whittock .
The story was retold in new drama series Quiz , with Matthew Macfadyen playing Ingram and Michael Sheen as show host Chris Tarrant .
Ingram and his wife watched Quiz religiously and tweeted along answering questions from viewers , but he 's admitted seeing the story on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrote : `` I was as nervous as f**k before and during # Quiz . ''
One viewer messaged him to say ; `` I can ’ t imagine what it ’ s like for you watching this ... '' and Ingram replied : `` We feel sick all the time .
`` Serious stress similar to court .
The weirdest thing is # Quiz on @ ITV is significantly more accurate and just than the court ever was .
I haven ’ t yet got my head around this , why , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' The 'cough-gate ' scandal became headline news back in 2001 , when Ingram bagged the £1million prize but was later convicted of cheating telly bosses out of the money .
The allegations focused on a plot involving his wife Diana , and fellow contestant Whittock - who were accused of coughing when the right answers were read out to tell Ingram which one to pick .
He struggled to reach £4,000 in the first episode and used two of his lifelines to get there .
It was a different story in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ answers right and he stormed his way to the £1 million prize fund .
However , his sudden change in fortune attracted the attention of both the producers and film crew - who suspected the major had help winning the show .
He was later arrested and put on trial on suspicion of a charge of dishonestly procuring the execution of a valuable security - namely the £1 million prize .
Ingram was found guilty and handed an 18-month suspended jail sentence .
He later went bankrupt and became a recluse .
Diana @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 18-month suspended jail term , while Whittock got a 12-month prison sentence , also suspended for two years .

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? cheat Charles Ingram has insisted ITV's hit adaptation of the coughing scandal was tough to watch
Charles Ingram says watching Quiz made him feel sick and was as stressful as court
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? cheat Charles Ingram has insisted watching Quiz made him feel sick and was just as stressful as court.
The former army major was convicted of cheating ITV bosses out of the show's jackpot along with his wife Diana and fellow contestant Tecwen Whittock.
The story was retold in new drama series Quiz, with Matthew Macfadyen playing Ingram and Michael Sheen as show host Chris Tarrant.
Ingram and his wife watched Quiz religiously and tweeted along answering questions from viewers, but he's admitted seeing the story on the small screen was nerve-wracking.
He wrote: "I was as nervous as f**k before and during #Quiz."
One viewer messaged him to say; "I can’t imagine what it’s like for you watching this..." and Ingram replied: "We feel sick all the time.
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
"Serious stress similar to court. The weirdest thing is #Quiz on @ITV is significantly more accurate and just than the court ever was. I haven’t yet got my head around this, why, and what it means if anything."
The 'cough-gate' scandal became headline news back in 2001, when Ingram bagged the £1million prize but was later convicted of cheating telly bosses out of the money.
The allegations focused on a plot involving his wife Diana, and fellow contestant Whittock - who were accused of coughing when the right answers were read out to tell Ingram which one to pick.
Image: PA) PA)
He struggled to reach £4,000 in the first episode and used two of his lifelines to get there.
It was a different story in the next episode when he suddenly started getting answers right and he stormed his way to the £1 million prize fund.
However, his sudden change in fortune attracted the attention of both the producers and film crew - who suspected the major had help winning the show.
Image: ITV) ITV)
He was later arrested and put on trial on suspicion of a charge of dishonestly procuring the execution of a valuable security - namely the £1 million prize.
Ingram was found guilty and handed an 18-month suspended jail sentence. He later went bankrupt and became a recluse.
Diana was also found guilty and handed an 18-month suspended jail term, while Whittock got a 12-month prison sentence, also suspended for two years.


thedailymirror--2020-04-16--Mum, 35, saved by NHS 'was the only patient on her ICU to beat coronavirus'

A mum who caught coronavirus was brought back from the brink of death and saved by NHS staff after medics told her fiancé to prepare for the worst .
Sarah Wood , 35 , was in a medically induced coma for almost two weeks and hooked up to a ventilator as nurses and doctors did everything they could to keep her alive .
Staff told her devastated partner Christopher McCurdy , 32 , that she was critically ill and she `` might not come home from the virus '' .
The mum , who has a five-year-old daughter , Amber @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a `` new technique '' - a tracheostomy , where a tube attached to a ventilator was inserted into her windpipe trough a hole in her neck - to help her breathe .
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Email webnews @ mirror.co.uk .
Coronavirus survivor Ms Wood has been brought out of the coma and is now recovering at Darlington Memorial Hospital in Co Durham .
She has n't seen her fiancé or daughter since she was admitted on March 27 .
Both had contact with her when she had the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Ms Wood was brought to tears when medics gave her a standing ovation as she was wheeled out of ICU , also known as the intensive treatment unit ( ITU ) .
She and Mr McCurdy have hailed NHS staff for saving her life and launched a GoFundMe page to raise money for the ICU .
Speaking from her hospital bed , Ms Wood told Mirror Online : `` I can ’ t thank the staff in ITU enough .
Without them my daughter wouldn ’ t have a mum , my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I don ’ t think I would have pulled through it .
I certainly wouldn ’ t have survived on my own .
`` They all kept telling me to fight for my daughter and my partner and my family .
`` They kept telling me that I was getting stronger . ''
Mr McCurdy described the ordeal as a `` living nightmare '' .
Ms Wood was rushed to A & E on March 27 when she became unresponsive after suffering breathing problems , a cough and severe headaches .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ condition was so dire that she was moved to the ICU and told that she would be put in an induced coma and hooked up to a ventilator while staff treated her .
Mr McCurdy wrote on the GoFundMe page : `` Much to my horror , this was the last thing I heard from Sarah .
`` Her life was now in the hands of Darlington Memorial ITU .
`` They advised that Sarah might not come home come from this virus , her lungs had become porous and infected , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can to help her . ''
Staff told him that she would have a `` fighting chance '' if her organs did n't fail .
Ms Wood 's condition began to stabilise and on April 3 medics decided they would try to wake her up and remove the ventilator pipe from her throat .
However , they had to abandon the plan .
Mr McCurdy wrote : `` It became a horror show .
Darlington Memorial ITU tried their hardest but Sarah eventually had to be put all the way back in to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ breathing , oxygen levels in her blood dropped and worse Sarah now can remember the full situation .
`` Her life once again was in the balance and ITU stood strong .
`` I was told to take it day by day with my little girl and family .
It was a sledgehammer blow to us all but we needed to keep faith in the hospital 's ITU . ''
Ms Wood 's throat was inflamed and there were signs of infection from the ventilator pipe , and the stress from that might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said Mr McCurdy .
That 's when the horrifying reality of the situation began to sink in .
He added : `` Fully asleep with medication , sedated and paralysed , it hit home that we were in a fight for the long run .
There was no quick fix which we all hoped for . ''
On April 7 , a doctor called Ms Wood 's mum and told her that staff were planning to use a `` new technique '' to help her breathe , said Mr McCurdy .
Medics performed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make an opening at the front of the neck and insert a tube into the windpipe .
The tube is attached to a ventilator which supplies oxygen to help the patient breathe .
The tracheostomy was a success .
Antibiotics were used to fight off the infection in her throat .
A day later , `` to everyone 's amazement '' , she was awake , although still `` a little sedated '' , said Mr McCurdy .
Ms Wood 's condition has gradually improved over the last week and the tracheostomy has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allowing her to talk again .
Two negative swabs confirmed she has beaten coronavirus .
She is now looking forward to being with her family again , although she does n't know when she will be allowed to go home .
She added : `` They have n't been able to see me because no one is allowed in .
`` It ’ s the longest I ’ ve ever been away from them both .
`` When the tube was in I was n't able to speak to them . ''
Ms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to write messages that the ICU nurses delivered to her family .
They would hold her mobile phone to her ear so she could hear the voices of her partner and daughter .
Staff `` went above and beyond '' by comforting her when she was upset and doing tasks such as washing her hair , she added .
Mr McCurdy said : `` Me and my little girl get to tell her everyday how much we love her .
There are signs that Sarah might be able to come home sooner than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know how to repay them , but raising a little money might go along way in this time of need to support the ITU . ''
Ms Wood added : `` I ca n't thank the nurses enough .
`` The team here have been outstanding and the nurses have been fantastic .
I want to do this to give something back . ''
She also issued a warning to people who are n't taking the lockdown or social distancing rules seriously .
She said : `` People need to realise that it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do the social distancing because I don ’ t think there ’ s enough people taking notice of it at all .
`` People are making jokes about it and it ’ s not a joke .
`` There is a five-year-old girl who could have lost a parent . ''
Click here to visit the GoFundMe page , which has raised more than £1,000 so far .

Mum given ovation by NHS staff who saved her from coronavirus
Mum given ovation by NHS staff who saved her from coronavirus
EXCLUSIVE: Coronavirus survivor Sarah Wood, who has a five-year-old daughter, was put in a medically induced coma and hooked up to a ventilator as NHS staff at Darlington Memorial Hospital battled to save her life
Tearful mum, 35, saved from coronavirus by NHS leaves to ovation after two weeks in coma
A mum who beat coronavirus burst into tears as the NHS staff who brought her back from the brink of death gave her a standing ovation.
Medics at Darlington Memorial Hospital in County Durham cheered Sarah Wood, 35, as she was wheeled out of the intensive care unit (ICU) just days after her fiancé was told to prepare for the worst.
She was in a medically-induced coma for almost two weeks and hooked up to a ventilator as nurses and doctors did everything they could to save her life.
As she lay unconscious, staff told her devastated partner Christopher McCurdy, 32, that she was critically ill and she "might not come home from the virus".
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Ms Wood, who has a five-year-old daughter, Amber, turned a corner after staff tried a "new technique" - a tracheostomy, where a tube attached to a ventilator was inserted into her windpipe trough a hole in her neck - to help her breathe.
The coronavirus survivor has been brought out of the coma and continues to recover in hospital after she was released from ICU, also known as the intensive treatment unit (ITU), on Tuesday.
She told Mirror Online: "I got a standing ovation as I came out. It was very overwhelming and emotional. I cried as they were wheeling me off the ward."
Ms Wood, one of the youngest patients to come out of the ward having beaten Covid-19, and Mr McCurdy have hailed NHS staff for saving her life and launched a GoFundMe page to raise money for the ICU as a way of paying them back.
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She hasn't seen her fiancé or daughter since she was admitted on March 27. Both had contact with her when she had the virus, but neither has developed symptoms.
Speaking from her hospital bed, Ms Wood said: "I can’t thank the staff in ITU enough. Without them my daughter wouldn’t have a mum, my partner wouldn’t have me.
"I don’t think I would have pulled through it. I certainly wouldn’t have survived on my own.
"They all kept telling me to fight for my daughter and my partner and my family.
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
"They kept telling me that I was getting stronger."
Mr McCurdy described the ordeal as a "living nightmare".
Ms Wood was rushed to A&E on March 27 when she became unresponsive after suffering breathing problems, a cough and severe headaches. A test confirmed she had Covid-19.
Her condition was so dire that she was moved to the ICU and told that she would be put in an induced coma and hooked up to a ventilator while staff treated her.
Mr McCurdy wrote on the GoFundMe page: "Much to my horror, this was the last thing I heard from Sarah.
"Her life was now in the hands of Darlington Memorial ITU.
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
"They advised that Sarah might not come home come from this virus, her lungs had become porous and infected, but insisted that they would be everything they can to help her."
Staff told him that she would have a "fighting chance" if her organs didn't fail.
Ms Wood's condition began to stabilise and on April 3 medics decided they would try to wake her up and remove the ventilator pipe from her throat.
However, they had to abandon the plan.
Mr McCurdy wrote: "It became a horror show. Darlington Memorial ITU tried their hardest but Sarah eventually had to be put all the way back in to a full coma.
"Sarah stopped breathing, oxygen levels in her blood dropped and worse Sarah now can remember the full situation.
"Her life once again was in the balance and ITU stood strong.
"I was told to take it day by day with my little girl and family. It was a sledgehammer blow to us all but we needed to keep faith in the hospital's ITU."
Ms Wood's throat was inflamed and there were signs of infection from the ventilator pipe, and the stress from that might have caused her to stop breathing, said Mr McCurdy.
That's when the horrifying reality of the situation began to sink in.
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
He added: "Fully asleep with medication, sedated and paralysed, it hit home that we were in a fight for the long run. There was no quick fix which we all hoped for."
On April 7, a doctor called Ms Wood's mum and told her that staff were planning to use a "new technique" to help her breathe, said Mr McCurdy.
Medics performed a tracheostomy, a procedure where they make an opening at the front of the neck and insert a tube into the windpipe.
The tube is attached to a ventilator which supplies oxygen to help the patient breathe.
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The tracheostomy was a success. Antibiotics were used to fight off the infection in her throat.
A day later, "to everyone's amazement", she was awake, although still "a little sedated", said Mr McCurdy.
Ms Wood's condition has gradually improved over the last week and the tracheostomy has been taken out of her throat, allowing her to talk again.
Two negative swabs confirmed she has beaten coronavirus.
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She is now looking forward to being with her family again, although she doesn't know when she will be allowed to go home.
She added: "They haven't been able to see me because no one is allowed in.
"It’s the longest I’ve ever been away from them both.
"When the tube was in I wasn't able to speak to them."
Ms Wood was given a whiteboard and marker to write messages that the ICU nurses delivered to her family.
They would hold her mobile phone to her ear so she could hear the voices of her partner and daughter.
Staff "went above and beyond" by comforting her when she was upset and doing tasks such as washing her hair, she added.
Mr McCurdy said: "Me and my little girl get to tell her everyday how much we love her. There are signs that Sarah might be able to come home sooner than everybody expected.
"The nurses, doctors and specialist doctors saved Sarah's life.
"I don't know how to repay them, but raising a little money might go along way in this time of need to support the ITU."
Ms Wood added: "I can't thank the nurses enough.
"The team here have been outstanding and the nurses have been fantastic. I want to do this to give something back."
She also issued a warning to people who aren't taking the lockdown or social distancing rules seriously.
She said: "People need to realise that it’s serious. They need to do the social distancing because I don’t think there’s enough people taking notice of it at all.
"People are making jokes about it and it’s not a joke.
"There is a five-year-old girl who could have lost a parent."
Click here to visit the GoFundMe page, which has raised more than £1,000 so far.


thedailymirror--2020-04-16--Gerrard explains why he preferred playing with Owen and Torres over Suarez

Steven Gerrard has outlined why he had a better connection with Michael Owen and Fernando Torres than with Luis Suarez .
Gerrard , who now manages Rangers , played with many generational striking talents throughout his 17 years with the Reds .
Owen won the Ballon d ’ Or in 2001 , while Torres and Suarez both lit up the Premier League with their explosive performances .
However , Gerrard recalls that he relied on being used in an advanced midfield role to form the best connection with his teammates up front .
As he was used in a deeper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s spell at Anfield between 2011 and 2014 , the 39-year-old remembers his partnerships with Owen and Torres as being more potent .
When asked by Sky Sports who he most enjoyed playing with in an attacking sense , Gerrard replied : “ It would either be out of Michael Owen and Torres .
“ I played with Michael when I was quite young , I ’ d have liked to have played with Michael further on into our careers when we were both at our prime .
But I always knew Michael @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I didn ’ t even have to look when I was crossing the ball , I didn ’ t have to look twice to see if he was running , we were always on the same wavelength.
” Unfortunately for Gerrard , Owen moved to Real Madrid in 2004 , though another prolific striker - Torres - joined Liverpool in 2007 .
“ I had that same connection with Torres when I moved further up and played in that more advanced role as a no .
10 , ” Gerrard added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have the same connection with Suarez .
“ My role with Suarez was different because I was deeper .
I think Suarez had other talents around him , i.e .
Coutinho and Sturridge who were capable of creating as well so there was less onus on myself .
“ I ’ d say Michael Owen and Torres were the two that I thought got the best out of me as a No .
8 midfielder .
”

The Reds legend played with a number of world-class forwards during his career at Anfield - but he recalled that his most potent partnerships relied on him playing a more advanced role
Steven Gerrard on why he preferred playing with Michael Owen and Fernando Torres over Luis Suarez
Steven Gerrard has outlined why he had a better connection with Michael Owen and Fernando Torres than with Luis Suarez.
Gerrard, who now manages Rangers, played with many generational striking talents throughout his 17 years with the Reds. Owen won the Ballon d’Or in 2001, while Torres and Suarez both lit up the Premier League with their explosive performances.
However, Gerrard recalls that he relied on being used in an advanced midfield role to form the best connection with his teammates up front.
As he was used in a deeper, holding midfield role during Suarez’s spell at Anfield between 2011 and 2014, the 39-year-old remembers his partnerships with Owen and Torres as being more potent.
Image: AFP/Getty Images) AFP/Getty Images)
When asked by Sky Sports who he most enjoyed playing with in an attacking sense, Gerrard replied: “It would either be out of Michael Owen and Torres.
“I played with Michael when I was quite young, I’d have liked to have played with Michael further on into our careers when we were both at our prime. But I always knew Michael was on the same page and wavelength.
Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
“I didn’t even have to look when I was crossing the ball, I didn’t have to look twice to see if he was running, we were always on the same wavelength.”
Unfortunately for Gerrard, Owen moved to Real Madrid in 2004, though another prolific striker - Torres - joined Liverpool in 2007.
Image: PA) PA)
“I had that same connection with Torres when I moved further up and played in that more advanced role as a no. 10,” Gerrard added, before explaining why he did not have the same connection with Suarez.
“My role with Suarez was different because I was deeper. I think Suarez had other talents around him, i.e. Coutinho and Sturridge who were capable of creating as well so there was less onus on myself.
“I’d say Michael Owen and Torres were the two that I thought got the best out of me as a No. 8 midfielder.”


thedailymirror--2020-04-16--Iceland 'treated NHS staff like lepers’ telling them to buy anything they touch

Iceland staff told a paramedic he had to buy anything he touched in store , in an action the NHS worker described as being treated like a leper .
The supermarket initially said the measure was designed to protect staff and to reduce the risk of coronavirus contamination , but later apologised and removed the advice .
A picture of the Iceland statement was posted on the UK Paramedic Humour Facebook page , along with the comment : `` Thanks for implying healthcare professionals are dirty , unclean people .
`` Thanks for making us out to be lepers .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ professionals are MORE likely to adhere to IPC guidelines by rigorous hand washing ( for proof , just feel how rough our hands are ) . ''
The post was liked and shared thousands of times by sympathetic Brits .
One user wrote : `` How is this a thing ?
Surely Iceland must realise that , as the 'professionals ' , we 're actually the ones that understand how to remain sanitary ? ''
Another added : `` My NHS hour will be spent shopping elsewhere to Iceland , because I heard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this means NHS staff must have to go elsewhere ! ''
The statement has since been removed , with a spokeswoman from Iceland telling The Sun : `` This was an error and should not have been posted on our website .
`` We sincerely apologise for the offence this has clearly caused , and have immediately withdrawn this guidance .
`` We are deeply grateful to the NHS and all key workers for everything they are doing to keep the country running . ''
Iceland was one of the first supermarkets to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ workers .
It currently lets NHS staff and other key workers shop for the final hour of trade by showing their ID .
Stores are also cleaned after closing to help keep staff and customers safe from the coronavirus .

A paramedic has said he was treated like a leper by Iceland after being told to buy anything he touched in store, the chain later apologised to him and changed its advice
Iceland slammed for telling NHS staff 'if you touch it, you buy it'
Iceland staff told a paramedic he had to buy anything he touched in store, in an action the NHS worker described as being treated like a leper.
The supermarket initially said the measure was designed to protect staff and to reduce the risk of coronavirus contamination, but later apologised and removed the advice.
A picture of the Iceland statement was posted on the UK Paramedic Humour Facebook page, along with the comment: "Thanks for implying healthcare professionals are dirty, unclean people.
"Thanks for making us out to be lepers.
"If anything, Iceland - healthcare professionals are MORE likely to adhere to IPC guidelines by rigorous hand washing (for proof, just feel how rough our hands are)."
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
The post was liked and shared thousands of times by sympathetic Brits.
One user wrote: "How is this a thing? Surely Iceland must realise that, as the 'professionals', we're actually the ones that understand how to remain sanitary?"
Another added: "My NHS hour will be spent shopping elsewhere to Iceland, because I heard only mums go to Iceland, so this means NHS staff must have to go elsewhere!"
The statement has since been removed, with a spokeswoman from Iceland telling The Sun : "This was an error and should not have been posted on our website.
"We sincerely apologise for the offence this has clearly caused, and have immediately withdrawn this guidance.
"We are deeply grateful to the NHS and all key workers for everything they are doing to keep the country running."
Iceland was one of the first supermarkets to dedicate time to vulnerable shoppers and emergency workers.
It currently lets NHS staff and other key workers shop for the final hour of trade by showing their ID.
Stores are also cleaned after closing to help keep staff and customers safe from the coronavirus.


thedailymirror--2020-04-16--Joel Dommett unveils accidental ginger hair on This Morning after bleach blunder

Joel Dommett unveiled his unfortunate bleach disaster on This Morning after his wife Hannah Cooper attempted to cut and dye his hair from home .
The comedian showed off the results to hosts Eamonn Homes and Ruth Langsford , admitting it had gone a bit ginger .
`` There 's a slight red tinge , but it 's not unattractive Joel ! ''
Ruth assured the Extra Camp star .
`` Ruth , stop flirting with me in front of your husband ! ''
replied Joel , 34 .
Joel has been filming his new TV show from in his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who he married last September .
He said it was tough to fill a 44 minute show in his home , but he did several celebrity interviews speaking to the likes of singer Olly Murs and Love Island star Kem Cetinay .
He also revealed he had a virtual bath with Love Island narrator Iain Stirling via video call .
He called Hannah `` natural '' in front of the camera , and joked he was worried she would overtake him in popularity .
The couple also hosted a festival in their garden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ festival , where band Blossoms performed .
He added that Hannah was disappointed that her partner is a comedian who writes joke about her and their sex life , rather than a musician who writes love songs about her .
A preview from the show documented Hannah and Joel chatting to celebrities via video chat , including Kem , who tried to coach Hannah through cutting her husband 's hair .
But she took a huge chunk out of it , much to Joel 's dismay .
* Joel 's ITV2 show Home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ April at 10pm .

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Comedian Joel Dommett chatted to This Morning's Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford about his new TV and hair dye mishap
Joel Dommett unveils accidental ginger hair on This Morning after bleach blunder
Joel Dommett unveiled his unfortunate bleach disaster on This Morning after his wife Hannah Cooper attempted to cut and dye his hair from home.
The comedian showed off the results to hosts Eamonn Homes and Ruth Langsford, admitting it had gone a bit ginger.
"There's a slight red tinge, but it's not unattractive Joel!" Ruth assured the Extra Camp star.
"Ruth, stop flirting with me in front of your husband!" replied Joel, 34.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Joel has been filming his new TV show from in his house in lockdown, alongside Hannah, who he married last September.
He said it was tough to fill a 44 minute show in his home, but he did several celebrity interviews speaking to the likes of singer Olly Murs and Love Island star Kem Cetinay.
He also revealed he had a virtual bath with Love Island narrator Iain Stirling via video call.
Image: ITV) ITV)
He called Hannah "natural" in front of the camera, and joked he was worried she would overtake him in popularity.
The couple also hosted a festival in their garden to make up for the cancelled Glastonbury festival, where band Blossoms performed.
He added that Hannah was disappointed that her partner is a comedian who writes joke about her and their sex life, rather than a musician who writes love songs about her.
A preview from the show documented Hannah and Joel chatting to celebrities via video chat, including Kem, who tried to coach Hannah through cutting her husband's hair.
But she took a huge chunk out of it, much to Joel's dismay.
* Joel's ITV2 show Home Alone with Joel Dommett begins on 19th April at 10pm.


thedailymirror--2020-04-16--Aldi launches new online food shopping service to help struggling families

German discounter Aldi has launched a new home delivery service to help those struggling in isolation during the coronavirus pandemic .
The supermarket will sell food parcels on its website for the first time from Friday , April 17 , to help vulnerable people , especially the elderly and those suffering from the life-threatening infection .
The parcels , which will be available to order online , contain 22 essential products including tinned soup , rice and pasta .
Each food box will also include antibacterial handwash and a four-pack of toilet roll .
The move marks the first time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of its 'special buys ' , which are available on a first come , first served basis each week .
Fritz Walleczek , managing director for corporate responsibility at Aldi said the boxes have been introduced to support those 'most at risk .
`` We are committed to providing quick , safe and affordable access to food for all our customers and understand that , for some , visiting one of our stores is not an option at the moment , '' he explained .
`` We ’ re constantly looking for new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in these uncertain times and I ’ m hopeful that these food parcels will make life a little easier for some of the country ’ s most at-risk people . ''
The parcels are available to order online at Aldi.co.uk/food-parcels and will retail at £24.99 including delivery .
Boxes will be limited to just one per customer .
The scheme follows in the footsteps of both Morrisons and Marks & Spencer who have both launched similar initiatives to cope with a surge of orders over the past fortnight .
Aldi ’ s food @ @ @ @ @ @ @

The discount supermarket said it's launched a new online food box service - allowing shoppers to order pre-packed hampers containing 22 essential items in one go
Coronavirus: Aldi launch home delivery service for first time to help during outbreak
German discounter Aldi has launched a new home delivery service to help those struggling in isolation during the coronavirus pandemic.
The supermarket will sell food parcels on its website for the first time from Friday, April 17, to help vulnerable people, especially the elderly and those suffering from the life-threatening infection.
The parcels, which will be available to order online, contain 22 essential products including tinned soup, rice and pasta.
Each food box will also include antibacterial handwash and a four-pack of toilet roll.
The move marks the first time Aldi has sold groceries online outside of its 'special buys', which are available on a first come, first served basis each week.
Image: Birmingham Mail) Birmingham Mail)
Fritz Walleczek, managing director for corporate responsibility at Aldi said the boxes have been introduced to support those 'most at risk'.
"We are committed to providing quick, safe and affordable access to food for all our customers and understand that, for some, visiting one of our stores is not an option at the moment," he explained.
"We’re constantly looking for new and better ways to support our customers in these uncertain times and I’m hopeful that these food parcels will make life a little easier for some of the country’s most at-risk people."
The parcels will be available to order online at Aldi.co.uk/food-parcels at a retail price of £24.99 including delivery.
Boxes will be limited to just one per customer. The scheme follows in the footsteps of both Morrisons and Marks & Spencer who have both launched similar initiatives to help cope with unprecedented demand over the past fortnight.
Aldi’s food parcels will contain the following 22 items
Antibacterial Handwash
Aloe Vera Toilet Tissue 4pack
Choceur Milk Chocolate Bar
UHT Green Semi Skimmed Milk
Rice Pudding
Salted Peanuts
Biscuit Barrel Assortment
Gold Label Tea
Instant Coffee
Premium Baked Beans
Premium Plum Tomatoes
Bolognese Pasta Sauce
Tuna Chunks In Brine 4pack
Bramwells Carrot & Coriander Soup
Tomato Soup
Minestrone Soup
Chilli Con Carne
Basmati Rice 1kg
Fusilli
Part Baked Brown Roll
Sliced Carrots
4 Pack Sweetcorn
Image: Stoke Sentinel) Stoke Sentinel)
Morrisons became the first supermarket to launch the initiative in March, offering a hamper with enough food and essentials to last two people one week.
The veggie and meat boxes cost £30 plus £5 delivery, with the option to get them as soon as the next day as long as you make the 3pm cut off.
The boxes contain the following items, including fruit and vegetables, toilet roll and milk.
Canned baked beans, soup and pasta sauce
Milk
Dairy products such as butter and cheese
Bread
Rice and pasta
Vegetables, such as potatoes, carrots and onions
Fresh meat such as chicken or beef or Vegetarian proteins
Essential household items such as kitchen towel and loo roll
High street chain Marks & Spencer is also doing the same for £35.
The boxes include everyday items such as toilet roll, tea, coffee, rice, pasta as well as tins of soup and baked beans.
Image: StokeLive/ WS) StokeLive/ WS)
There are also a few luxuries in there like Percy Pigs, shortbread biscuits, salted peanuts and chocolate buttons.
Those who want to get their hands on a box can order them online at marksandspencer.com.
The full box includes:
Fusilli (500g)
Baked beans (220g)
Tomato and herb pasta sauce (550g)
Beef Bolognese pour over pasta sauce (340g)
Chunky vegetable soup (400g)
Basmati rice (500g)
Cream of tomato soup (400g)
Chunky steak (206g)
Rich roast instant coffee (100g)
English breakfast tea bags (125g/50 bags)
Scottish all butter homebake style shortbread squares (200g)
Dark chocolate (100g)
Milk chocolate (100g)
Prime corned beef (205g)
Wild Alaskan red salmon (213g)
Vegetable curry (400g)
Roasted and salted large peanuts (200g)
Giant milk chocolate buttons (150g)
Percy Pig™ (170g)
Soft white 2-ply toilet tissue (pack of 4)
Priority online is being given to those aged over 70 with a Sparks card so that M&S can identify their age.


thedailymirror--2020-04-16--Captain Tom Moore had 'given up on love' before he met beloved late wife aged 50

Captain Tom Moore has won the hearts of everyone in the nation with his amazing fundraising efforts .
The 99-year-old has raised more than £13million for the NHS heroes who are battling coronavirus on the frontline .
Captain Tom had originally hoped to raise £1,000 by walking 100 lengths of his 25 metre garden before his 100th birthday on April 30 .
He smashed that target within days and the money for the `` super nurses and doctors '' has continued to flood in .
The World War Two veteran completed his 100th length as a guard of honour of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ driveway .
The grandfather has been blown away by the outpouring of love - and donations - from around the UK .
He said : `` I think that 's absolutely enormous .
`` At no time when we started off with this exercise did we anticipate we 'd get anything near that sort of money .
`` It just shows that people have such high regard for matters of our National Health Service and it 's really amazing that people have paid so much money . ''
And his amazing achievement has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his millions of fans .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said : `` Captain Tom , he has served his country in the past and he 's serving his country now , both raising that money for the NHS , for which I know NHS charities are going to be incredibly proud and grateful , but also cheering us all up .
`` And we all need a bit of cheering up sometimes . ''
Captain Tom has first-hand experience of the NHS after he was treated for skin cancer several years ago .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and nurses who cared for him following his hip replacement after a fall in his kitchen .
Born in Keighley in West Yorkshire , Captain Tom attended the local grammar school before training as a civil engineer .
In the midst of World War Two he enlisted in the Army and served with the Duke of Wellington 's regiment in India and Burma , being honoured with a raft of bravery medals .
When he was posted to serve in India in October 1941 , it took his Battalion six weeks by sea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in south Asia Captain Moore was instructed to start a motorcycling course before the Battalion was moved on to Calcutta - a road journey which took three weeks in Monsoon season .
Back in the UK Captain Tom was sent on a course at The Armoured Fighting Vehicle School in Bovington .
After leaving the Forces Captain Tom , as all who know him call him , started work as a salesman and had all but given up on love .
But then , aged 50 , he met his beloved wife Pamela @ @ @ @ @ @ @ getting married in 1968 .
She was 35 and working as an office manager when Captain Tom first met her .
He said : `` As it so happened , the office manager in Gravesend was a rather attractive young lady – she looked terrific to me , like a model – so I had to do various trips and , shall we say , the attraction with the office manager became stronger and I eventually married her . ''
The couple had two daughters , Lucy and Hannah .
He describes their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the devoted couple loved the simple things in life .
Captain Tom joked : `` Pamela loved nothing more than a trip to Marks & Spencer .
That was her dream day out , so we did that a lot . ''
Heartbreakingly , Pamela 's health started to decline 20 years ago and her devoted husband cared for her for two years .
When her condition needed extra medical attention , Pamela was moved into a care home but Captain Tom was still her main carer .
He would visit her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the one who fed her her meals and would sit with her for hours on end until she passed away 14 years ago .
Captain Tom , who is still fiercely independent , now lives with his daughter , Hannah , along with his grandchildren , Georgia and Benjie , in the village of Marston Moretaine in Bedfordshire .

Inspirational Captain Tom receives thank you messages from all around the UK
Inspirational Captain Tom receives thank you messages from all around the UK
The 100-year-old World War Two veteran raised more than £32million for the NHS frontline staff battling coronavirus by completing lengths of his garden
Captain Tom Moore had 'given up on love' before he met beloved late wife aged 50
Captain Tom Moore has won the hearts of everyone in the nation with his amazing fundraising efforts.
The 100-year-old raised more than £32million for the NHS heroes who are battling coronavirus on the frontline.
Captain Tom had originally hoped to raise £1,000 by walking 100 lengths of his 25 metre garden before his 100th birthday on April 30.
He smashed that target within days and the money for the "super nurses and doctors" has continued to flood in.
The World War Two veteran completed his 100th length as a guard of honour of soldiers from his former regiment lined his driveway, and an ITV documentary - The Life And Times Of Captain Sir Tom - is being shown on August 13.
Image: VICKIE FLORES/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) VICKIE FLORES/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)
The grandfather has been blown away by the outpouring of love - and donations - from around the UK.
He said: "I think that's absolutely enormous.
"At no time when we started off with this exercise did we anticipate we'd get anything near that sort of money.
"It just shows that people have such high regard for matters of our National Health Service and it's really amazing that people have paid so much money."
And his amazing achievement has been praised by politicians, celebrities and his millions of fans.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: "Captain Tom, he has served his country in the past and he's serving his country now, both raising that money for the NHS, for which I know NHS charities are going to be incredibly proud and grateful, but also cheering us all up.
"And we all need a bit of cheering up sometimes."
Captain Tom has first-hand experience of the NHS after he was treated for skin cancer several years ago.
He also heaped praised on the doctors and nurses who cared for him following his hip replacement after a fall in his kitchen.
Born in Keighley in West Yorkshire, Captain Tom attended the local grammar school before training as a civil engineer.
In the midst of World War Two he enlisted in the Army and served with the Duke of Wellington's regiment in India and Burma, being honoured with a raft of bravery medals.
When he was posted to serve in India in October 1941, it took his Battalion six weeks by sea to arrive there.
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During his time in south Asia Captain Moore was instructed to start a motorcycling course before the Battalion was moved on to Calcutta - a road journey which took three weeks in Monsoon season.
Back in the UK Captain Tom was sent on a course at The Armoured Fighting Vehicle School in Bovington.
After leaving the Forces Captain Tom, as all who know him call him, started work as a salesman and had all but given up on love.
Image: via REUTERS) via REUTERS)
But then, aged 50, he met his beloved wife Pamela and finally found his happy ending, getting married in 1968.
She was 35 and working as an office manager when Captain Tom first met her.
He said: "As it so happened, the office manager in Gravesend was a rather attractive young lady – she looked terrific to me, like a model – so I had to do various trips and, shall we say, the attraction with the office manager became stronger and I eventually married her."
The couple had two daughters, Lucy and Hannah.
He describes their marriage as "a happy time" and the devoted couple loved the simple things in life.
Captain Tom joked: "Pamela loved nothing more than a trip to Marks & Spencer. That was her dream day out, so we did that a lot."
Heartbreakingly, Pamela's health started to decline 20 years ago and her devoted husband cared for her for two years.
When her condition needed extra medical attention, Pamela was moved into a care home but Captain Tom was still her main carer.
He would visit her every, single day and he was the one who fed her her meals and would sit with her for hours on end until she passed away 14 years ago.
Captain Tom, who is still fiercely independent, now lives with his daughter, Hannah, along with his grandchildren, Georgia and Benjie, in the village of Marston Moretaine in Bedfordshire.


thedailymirror--2020-04-16--'I'm in lockdown with my wife and just learned she's having another man's baby'

With no definite end to the coronavirus lockdown in sight , many of us will continue to find ourselves confined to our homes for the vast majority of the time , with people we may not wish to be around .
One man is currently struggling with just this , after discovering something rather shocking about his wife of 10 years .
While he was initially looking forward to spending the quarantine with his partner , recent events have made the situation incredibly complicated .
The unnamed man revealed all in a post on Reddit 's Am I The A**hole @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from fellow users about his predicament .
In his post , the man explained how earlier in the year , he and his wife had decided to take a break and try seeing other people .
They both had brief flings with other people , but ultimately realised they truly did love each other and wanted to carry on their relationship .
So they got back together and that 's how they found themselves when lockdown started .
However after taking STD and pregnancy tests to be sure they were sexually healthy to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discovered the woman was pregnant .
The husband goes on to state that he 's never wanted children , but his wife is determined to keep the baby .
He wrote : `` We 're child free ( or at least I thought we were ) and always had an agreement that if we ever had an accident we 'd have a termination .
The baby is definitely not mine , absolutely not possible .
`` So she had a termination scheduled for last Thursday .
She came to me on the day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through with it - she wants to keep the baby .
Now I freak out .
I 've told her we 've always been child free and definitely I do n't want kids still .
I do n't want to raise another man 's kid !
`` She 's apologised to me for being so stupid but is saying she is 100 percent sure .
I 've been trying so hard to convince her she should n't keep it but she 's just not having it .
She 's said we can raise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'm not having it .
It would be hard enough if she had a kid of mine but at least I could accept that it 'd be my kid if that happened .
This kid will be another man 's !
Nothing to do with me . ''
He added : `` What the sweet f**k do I do ?
I know the sensible answer is walk away and cut your losses but it 's not that easy .
I love her and we 've been in each other 's lives for so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a quarantine and she 's got nowhere to go .
I 'd feel horrible kicking a pregnant woman out to fend for herself at a time like this !
?
But I do n't want a kid , ever .
Not even if it was my own . ''
More than 200 people have replied to the post , sharing advice for the guy .
One person said : `` You need to leave .
If you 're this adamant about not wanting a child especially another man 's child then you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a chance at a good life .
He/she wo n't get that growing up feeling the resentment from you .
Stop trying to get her to have an abortion that she clearly does n't want .
You ca n't wish this baby away and you ca n't pretend everything is okay just because you love her and not the baby . ''
Another commented : `` I really admire your loyalty and compassion for her , but if you were already rocky enough to go on a break before this happened , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enough to handle something this heavy . ''
A third responded : `` I know you love her but you will never accept this situation .
Your life will change completely with a kid and it 's not even yours . ''

A man has turned to the internet for some advice after finding himself in an incredibly difficult situation with his wife during the coronavirus pandemic
With no definite end to the coronavirus lockdown in sight, many of us will continue to find ourselves confined to our homes for the vast majority of the time, with people we may not wish to be around.
One man is currently struggling with just this, after discovering something rather shocking about his wife of 10 years.
While he was initially looking forward to spending the quarantine with his partner, recent events have made the situation incredibly complicated.
The unnamed man revealed all in a post on Reddit's Am I The A**hole forum, where he asked for advice from fellow users about his predicament.
In his post, the man explained how earlier in the year, he and his wife had decided to take a break and try seeing other people.
They both had brief flings with other people, but ultimately realised they truly did love each other and wanted to carry on their relationship.
So they got back together and that's how they found themselves when lockdown started.
However after taking STD and pregnancy tests to be sure they were sexually healthy to continue on with their relationship, they discovered the woman was pregnant.
Image: Getty) Getty)
The husband goes on to state that he's never wanted children, but his wife is determined to keep the baby.
He wrote: "We're child free (or at least I thought we were) and always had an agreement that if we ever had an accident we'd have a termination. The baby is definitely not mine, absolutely not possible.
"So she had a termination scheduled for last Thursday. She came to me on the day and said she just couldn't go through with it - she wants to keep the baby. Now I freak out. I've told her we've always been child free and definitely I don't want kids still. I don't want to raise another man's kid!
"She's apologised to me for being so stupid but is saying she is 100 percent sure. I've been trying so hard to convince her she shouldn't keep it but she's just not having it. She's said we can raise the kid as our own. I'm not having it. It would be hard enough if she had a kid of mine but at least I could accept that it'd be my kid if that happened. This kid will be another man's! Nothing to do with me."
He added: "What the sweet f**k do I do? I know the sensible answer is walk away and cut your losses but it's not that easy. I love her and we've been in each other's lives for so long. Plus were in the middle of a quarantine and she's got nowhere to go. I'd feel horrible kicking a pregnant woman out to fend for herself at a time like this!? But I don't want a kid, ever. Not even if it was my own."
More than 200 people have replied to the post, sharing advice for the guy.
One person said: "You need to leave. If you're this adamant about not wanting a child especially another man's child then you need to leave so that kid has a chance at a good life. He/she won't get that growing up feeling the resentment from you. Stop trying to get her to have an abortion that she clearly doesn't want. You can't wish this baby away and you can't pretend everything is okay just because you love her and not the baby."
Another commented: "I really admire your loyalty and compassion for her, but if you were already rocky enough to go on a break before this happened, I don't think your relationship is strong enough to handle something this heavy."
A third responded: "I know you love her but you will never accept this situation. Your life will change completely with a kid and it's not even yours."


thedailymirror--2020-04-16--Tory MP slammed for sweary video complaining she's bored of coronavirus lockdown

A Tory MP has been branded ‘ self-indulgent ’ for posting a sweary rap video video in which she appears to complain the coronavirus lockdown has left her bored .
Bishop Auckland MP Dehenna Davison posted a TikTok clip , lip-synching to `` Bored in the House '' by rapper Tyga .
The clip shows her doing her washing , talking to her self in the mirror pouring a large glass of red wine and rapping “ I ’ m bored in the mother f***in ’ in the house bored ” .
But the former Labour MP who Ms Davison @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left to answer queries from Ms Davison 's constituents , who ca n't get an answer from their MP .
Ex-MP Helen Goodman said she was `` shocked and horrified '' by the video .
`` I 've had people get in touch with me with problems that she 's not resolved for them , '' she said .
She added : `` Nurses and doctors are busting a gut .
People in care homes are busting a gut.
” “ People doing community work , people in food banks are busting a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making a huge amount of effort and she thinks it 's OK to complain in public that she 's bored .
Ms Davison , 26 , has since deleted the video .
She told the Mirror : `` This was nothing more than adding to light-hearted content being produced by millions to stay positive during this lockdown .
`` We should be celebrating the actions of 3.6 million people staying safe during lockdown rather than belittling them for keeping themselves and others entertained whilst following government guidance to stay home , protect our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Davison said the 3.6 million figure referred to the number of TikTok users who had made videos using the same song .
She added : “ This is a time when we should be coming together to build on what we have done so far , from helping countless members of our community with food deliveries and access to medicine , to getting people back home after being stranded abroad .
Only together can we overcome this virus . ''
Ms Davison , who now sits on the Commons Home Affairs Committee , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ December ’ s election in a huge upset for Labour .
The North East seat had been held by Labour since 1935 .

EXCLUSIVE Dehenna Davison posted a TikTok clip lipsynching to 'Bored in the House' by rapper Tyga. The former Labour MP she replaced in Bishop Auckland claims her constituents have struggled to get hold of her
A Tory MP has been branded ‘self-indulgent’ for posting a sweary rap video video in which she appears to complain the coronavirus lockdown has left her bored.
Bishop Auckland MP Dehenna Davison posted a TikTok clip, lip-synching to "Bored in the House" by rapper Tyga.
The clip shows her doing her washing, talking to her self in the mirror pouring a large glass of red wine and rapping “I’m bored in the mother f***in’ in the house bored”.
But the former Labour MP who Ms Davison replaced in December said she's been left to answer queries from Ms Davison's constituents, who can't get an answer from their MP.
Ex-MP Helen Goodman said she was "shocked and horrified" by the video.
"I've had people get in touch with me with problems that she's not resolved for them," she said.
She added: "Nurses and doctors are busting a gut. People in care homes are busting a gut.”
Image: Newcastle Chronicle) Newcastle Chronicle) Image: Andy Commins / Daily Mirror) Andy Commins / Daily Mirror)
“People doing community work, people in food banks are busting a gut.
“All these people are making a huge amount of effort and she thinks it's OK to complain in public that she's bored.
“I thought it was self-indulgent."
Ms Davison, 26, has since deleted the video.
She told the Mirror: "This was nothing more than adding to light-hearted content being produced by millions to stay positive during this lockdown.
"We should be celebrating the actions of 3.6 million people staying safe during lockdown rather than belittling them for keeping themselves and others entertained whilst following government guidance to stay home, protect our NHS and save lives."
Ms Davison said the 3.6 million figure referred to the number of TikTok users who had made videos using the same song.
She added: “This is a time when we should be coming together to build on what we have done so far, from helping countless members of our community with food deliveries and access to medicine, to getting people back home after being stranded abroad. Only together can we overcome this virus."
Ms Davison, who now sits on the Commons Home Affairs Committee, won the seat of Bishop Auckland in December’s election in a huge upset for Labour.
The North East seat had been held by Labour since 1935.


thedailymirror--2020-04-16--Christopher Maloney records thank you song for NHS after they saved his life

Christopher Maloney has recorded a special thank you song for the NHS as they battle the coronavirus pandemic , after they saved his own life .
The X Factor star , 42 , almost died in January when he was struck with E. coli after eating some dodgy crispy duck pancakes .
After almost two weeks in hospital , he knows just how hard NHS doctors and nurses work to keep their patients alive .
The singer has recorded his own version of The Rose and put together a video of file footage and pictures from his own hospital stay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way .
Chris is also grateful for the way the NHS cared for his grandmother Pat in her final days .
He told Mirror Online : `` All the fabulous NHS at Aintree Hospital helped with my late grandmother 's care right up until her passing in September 2019 and also took amazing care of myself when I was admitted in the January .
`` I put this together to show my sincere appreciation and gratitude to all the NHS staff who are on the frontline risking their lives to help others fight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ song is The Rose which I recorded and it 's a free download as I really wanted to give something back . ''
Chris ' video has been posted on his Facebook page and the song is also available to download for free on iTunes .
He released it on NHS Day .
In January , Chris told us about his horrifying ordeal after contracting Campylobacter and Escherichia coli ( E. coli ) from his favourite takeaway meal .
He 's been left with a lifelong condition , colitis of the colon and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ causes inflammation , after a parasite embedded itself in his body .
The former CelebrityBig Brother star said staff at Liverpool 's Aintree University Hospital saved his life after he was hit by the bacterial infections .
He told us at the time : `` I nearly died .
They were going to remove my colon and put me on a colostomy bag .
`` I honestly nearly died , my organs were shutting down . ''
Chris was laid up in a hospital bed for almost two weeks as he battled back @ @ @

CHRIS MALONEY THANKS NHS FOR SAVING HIS LIFE AND FIGHTING CORONAVIRUS WITH NEW SONG
CHRIS MALONEY THANKS NHS FOR SAVING HIS LIFE AND FIGHTING CORONAVIRUS WITH NEW SONG
EXCLUSIVE: The X Factor star nearly died after he was struck by E. coli earlier this year, and now he's saying thank you to the NHS as they battle the coronavirus pandemic
Exclusive: Christopher Maloney records beautiful thank you song for NHS after they saved his life
Christopher Maloney has recorded a special thank you song for the NHS as they battle the coronavirus pandemic, after they saved his own life.
The X Factor star, 42, almost died in January when he was struck with E. coli after eating some dodgy crispy duck pancakes.
After almost two weeks in hospital, he knows just how hard NHS doctors and nurses work to keep their patients alive.
The singer has recorded his own version of The Rose and put together a video of file footage and pictures from his own hospital stay to say thank you in his own way.
Chris is also grateful for the way the NHS cared for his grandmother Pat in her final days.
Image: Christopher Maloney) Christopher Maloney)
He told Mirror Online: "All the fabulous NHS at Aintree Hospital helped with my late grandmother's care right up until her passing in September 2019 and also took amazing care of myself when I was admitted in the January.
"I put this together to show my sincere appreciation and gratitude to all the NHS staff who are on the frontline risking their lives to help others fight this awful COVID-19 virus.
"The song is The Rose which I recorded and it's a free download as I really wanted to give something back."
Chris' video has been posted on his Facebook page and the song is also available to download for free on iTunes. He released it on NHS Day.
Image: Supplied) Supplied) Image: Liverpool Echo) Liverpool Echo)
In January, Chris told us about his horrifying ordeal after contracting Campylobacter and Escherichia coli (E. coli) from his favourite takeaway meal.
He's been left with a lifelong condition, colitis of the colon and large intestine, a chronic condition that causes inflammation, after a parasite embedded itself in his body.
The former Celebrity Big Brother star said staff at Liverpool's Aintree University Hospital saved his life after he was hit by the bacterial infections.
Image: Liverpool Echo) Liverpool Echo)
He told us at the time: "I nearly died. They were going to remove my colon and put me on a colostomy bag.
"I honestly nearly died, my organs were shutting down."
Chris was laid up in a hospital bed for almost two weeks as he battled back to health.


thedailymirror--2020-04-16--Corrie's Sam Aston says legendary character 'set for reunion' with Chesney

Coronation Street star Sam Aston has teased that a legendary character is 'set for reunion ' with Chesney Brown .
The popular actor , who made his first on-screen appearance in 2003 , discussed his character 's hard-hitting storyline on Wednesday 's This Morning .
His character has become a father to quadruplets and his partner , Gemma Winter , is battling postnatal depression .
Chesney 's life is far from simple - but a familiar face could be returning to the cobbles to help him out .
This Morning host Eamonn Holmes asked : `` It might not be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in mind your hands are pretty full as Chesney .
`` But are we never going to see another Schmeichel , a Schmeichel mark two again ? ''
Sam , 26 , replied : `` I don ’ t know .
I mean how do you replicate Schmeichel ?
We ’ ll see .
`` I think they ’ ve got enough on their hands , like you say , at the minute but you never know .
Obviously , Chesney ’ s a big fan of dogs and stuff . ''
Sam @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of such a `` poignant '' storyline with co-star Dolly-Rose Campbell .
He confessed Chesney had no idea how much Gemma is struggling while going out to provide for his family .
Sam said : `` It 's a very real problem .
The main thing is opening up and trying to talk to your partner and admitting you 're not struggling and coping even if you feel shameful .
`` Sometimes you feel isolated and you 're the only one . ''
Sam has been having to work with not four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set .
He explained : `` Originally there were five .
Now five has gone to seven .
There 's triplets and two separate sets of twins .
`` I 'm from a big family myself but four babies at once is intense .
We 're OK cause we get them for a little bit then hand them back to the parents . ''
*Coronation Street airs Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays on ITV at 7.30pm

Chesney Brown has been struggling becoming dad to quads - but a familiar face could be returning to the cobbles
Coronation Street star Sam Aston has teased that a legendary character is 'set for reunion' with Chesney Brown.
The popular actor, who made his first on-screen appearance in 2003, discussed his character's hard-hitting storyline on Wednesday's This Morning.
His character has become a father to quadruplets and his partner, Gemma Winter, is battling postnatal depression.
Chesney's life is far from simple - but a familiar face could be returning to the cobbles to help him out.
This Morning host Eamonn Holmes asked: "It might not be the time to ask this, bearing in mind your hands are pretty full as Chesney.
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"But are we never going to see another Schmeichel, a Schmeichel mark two again?"
Sam, 26, replied: "I don’t know. I mean how do you replicate Schmeichel? We’ll see.
"I think they’ve got enough on their hands, like you say, at the minute but you never know. Obviously, Chesney’s a big fan of dogs and stuff."
Sam admitted it was an honour to be part of such a "poignant" storyline with co-star Dolly-Rose Campbell.
He confessed Chesney had no idea how much Gemma is struggling while going out to provide for his family.
Sam said: "It's a very real problem. The main thing is opening up and trying to talk to your partner and admitting you're not struggling and coping even if you feel shameful.
"Sometimes you feel isolated and you're the only one."
Image: ITV) ITV)
Sam has been having to work with not four, but seven babies on the Corrie set.
He explained: "Originally there were five. Now five has gone to seven. There's triplets and two separate sets of twins.
"I'm from a big family myself but four babies at once is intense. We're OK cause we get them for a little bit then hand them back to the parents."
*Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on ITV at 7.30pm


thedailymirror--2020-04-16--Big changes coming to your easyJet flight when they start up again

Plans are being made at easyJet to keep passengers and staff safe once the coronavirus travel ban is lifted .
The airline 's chief executive Johan Lundgren said among options being considered were keeping the middle seat free to aide social distancing as well as disinfectant programmes on board .
“ Our assumption is that load factors will not be back to normal early on , which means that we will have the opportunity for a middle-seat option , but I ’ m talking about this as an initial phase and nobody knows for how long that phase will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ airline said it did n't have plans for exactly when flights would be ready to take off again , but added that it could react fast once travel bans are lifted .
`` At this stage there can be no certainty of the date for restarting commercial flights , '' easyJet said in a statement .
`` We will evaluate continuously based on changing regulations and customer demand and will update the market in due course .
`` Our strategy , network and data science teams are working through different demand scenarios for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with as little as two weeks ' notice . ''
As to concerns about rising prices , Lundgren said the airline was keeping its options open .
“ I think we just need to be very flexible in terms of how the programme would look , and then we need to see what the pricing will be at that point in time and the profitability of those flights , ” he said .
“ But I think that ’ s something we can only know once these restrictions are lifted and we can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have on sales going forward . ''

When travel restrictions are finally lifted you might well notice some pretty big changes the next time you book a trip with easyJet, the airline's boss has said
Big changes coming to your easyJet flight when they start up again
Plans are being made at easyJet to keep passengers and staff safe once the coronavirus travel ban is lifted.
The airline's chief executive Johan Lundgren said among options being considered were keeping the middle seat free to aide social distancing as well as disinfectant programmes on board.
Most easyJet aircraft are configured with mainly three seats in a row, either side of the aisle.
The change would involve passengers in window and aisle seats having an empty seat next to them.
“Our assumption is that load factors will not be back to normal early on, which means that we will have the opportunity for a middle-seat option, but I’m talking about this as an initial phase and nobody knows for how long that phase will be,” Lundgren said.
The budget airline said it didn't have plans for exactly when flights would be ready to take off again, but added that it could react fast once travel bans are lifted.
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An easyJet spokeswoman told Mirror Money: “We are continuing to explore all ideas around what health and safety measures will best protect our customers and employees when we restart commercial flights.
"Based on our discussions with EASA and other agencies, it is likely there may be new ways of operating. This could include leaving middle seats empty to create more space for passengers.
"We don’t know what they will be as yet so will assess these as and when we are required to introduce them in order to operate using best practice and in compliance with any rules or new ways of operating as the safety of our passengers and crew remains our highest priority.”
As to when flights would start again, easyJet said" "At this stage there can be no certainty of the date for restarting commercial flights.
"We will evaluate continuously based on changing regulations and customer demand and will update the market in due course.
"Our strategy, network and data science teams are working through different demand scenarios for re-starting flying, which could be done with as little as two weeks' notice."
As to concerns about rising prices, Lundgren said the airline was keeping its options open.
“I think we just need to be very flexible in terms of how the programme would look, and then we need to see what the pricing will be at that point in time and the profitability of those flights,” he said.
“But I think that’s something we can only know once these restrictions are lifted and we can look at what the impact this will have on sales going forward."


thedailymirror--2020-04-16--Coronavirus hero Captain Tom, 99, breaks £13m barrier in NHS fundraising mission

WW2 veteran Captain Tom Moore has now raised more than £13million for the NHS .
The 99-year-old has inspired the donation of the eye-watering sum by walking along his garden in Bedfordshire 100 times .
At the point that he completed the walk , Captain Moore this morning had raised £12.2million .
Just a few short hours later that figure had been increased to £13million .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak congratulated the Captain on his endeavours .
Do you know a coronavirus hero ?
Email webnews @ mirror.com '' A massive congratulations to you on your hundredth lap , '' Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ done is extraordinary , and the millions of pounds you 've raised for the NHS will be put to good use as we continue to tackle this virus together .
`` As an adopted Yorkshireman I 've come to recognise true Yorkshire grit , and your story is an inspiration to us all .
It just goes to show that British spirit is as strong as it 's ever been . ''
Captain Moore took the time to offer a few choice words of hope after completing his challenge .
Speaking at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` fine '' and that he was `` surrounded by the right sort of people '' .
Of the coronavirus pandemic , he told BBC Breakfast : `` We will get through it in the end but it might take time , but at the end of the day we shall all be okay again ... the sun will shine on you again and the clouds will go away . ''
Originally from Keighley in West Yorkshire , Mr Moore trained as a civil engineer before enlisting in the Army for the Second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ serving in India and Burma .
When he was posted to serve in India in October 1941 , it took his Battalion six weeks by sea to arrive there .
The coronavirus lockdown is a worrying time for millions across the UK .
But it 's also bringing out the best in people who are selflessly giving their time each day to help those most in need .
Our Mirror Coronavirus Heroes series wants to recognise all of those helping the most vulnerable during the crisis .
Whether it 's a local business @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or a teenager helping an elderly neighbour , we want to hear about it .
You can email your stories of Mirror Coronavirus Heroes to webnews @ mirror.co.uk .
During his time in south Asia Captain Moore was instructed to start a motorcycling course before the Battalion was moved on to Calcutta - a road journey which took three weeks in Monsoon season .
Back in the UK Captain Moore was sent on a course at The Armoured Fighting Vehicle School in Bovington .
He was kept there as an instructor until they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ funds to thank NHS staff who treated him for a broken hip .

Captain Tom Moore has now raised £13million for the NHS after the 99-year-old WW2 veteran completed a challenge to walk 100 lengths of his garden this morning
WW2 veteran Captain Tom Moore has now raised more than £14million for the NHS.
The 99-year-old has inspired the donation of the eye-watering sum by walking along his garden in Bedfordshire 100 times.
At the point that he completed the walk, Captain Moore this morning had raised £12.2million.
Just a few short hours later that figure had been increased to £14.4million.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak congratulated the Captain on his endeavours.
Do you know a coronavirus hero? Email webnews@mirror.com
"A massive congratulations to you on your hundredth lap," Mr Sunak said.
"What you've done is extraordinary, and the millions of pounds you've raised for the NHS will be put to good use as we continue to tackle this virus together.
"As an adopted Yorkshireman I've come to recognise true Yorkshire grit, and your story is an inspiration to us all. It just goes to show that British spirit is as strong as it's ever been."
Captain Moore took the time to offer a few choice words of hope after completing his challenge.
Speaking at the finish line, he said he felt "fine" and that he was "surrounded by the right sort of people".
Image: Tim Clarke/Daily Express) Tim Clarke/Daily Express)
Of the coronavirus pandemic, he told BBC Breakfast: "We will get through it in the end but it might take time, but at the end of the day we shall all be okay again... the sun will shine on you again and the clouds will go away."
Originally from Keighley in West Yorkshire, Mr Moore trained as a civil engineer before enlisting in the Army for the Second World War, rising to captain and serving in India and Burma.
When he was posted to serve in India in October 1941, it took his Battalion six weeks by sea to arrive there.
Mirror Coronavirus Heroes The coronavirus lockdown is a worrying time for millions across the UK. But it's also bringing out the best in people who are selflessly giving their time each day to help those most in need. Our Mirror Coronavirus Heroes series wants to recognise all of those helping the most vulnerable during the crisis. Whether it's a local business going the extra mile for the community or a teenager helping an elderly neighbour, we want to hear about it. You can email your stories of Mirror Coronavirus Heroes to webnews@mirror.co.uk.
During his time in south Asia Captain Moore was instructed to start a motorcycling course before the Battalion was moved on to Calcutta - a road journey which took three weeks in Monsoon season.
Back in the UK Captain Moore was sent on a course at The Armoured Fighting Vehicle School in Bovington.
He was kept there as an instructor until they were demobilised.
Mr Moore began raising funds to thank NHS staff who treated him for a broken hip.


thedailymirror--2020-04-16--Schools outside London and Birmingham could reopen next month in lockdown easing

Schools outside coronavirus hotspots such as London and Birmingham may open as soon as next month .
Ministers are considering proposals to open some primary and nursery schools away from the big cities from May , The Times has reported .
Healthy young adults could return to work and children would head back to school under the plans .
The proposals were put together by scientific advisors and Public Health England , and shown to Government ministers .
They were floated more than a month after schools in the UK shut .
Schools at the top of the list to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without major outbreaks of coronavirus .
London and Birmingham are very much centres of the pandemic in the UK .
A government source confirmed to the Mirror Online that ministers are considering reopening schools at different times in different regions .
But they stressed it is one idea among several being looked at and no final decision has been taken .
The source said it is “ not a blueprint written in stone ” and any lifting of restrictions would have to be approved by many people .
Any change would have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advisors SAGE and the COBRA emergency committee .
The source said it ’ s a case of “ when , not if ” schools reopen but stressed “ we don ’ t know where we ’ re going to be in three weeks ” when the lockdown is next up for review .
The purpose of keeping schools closed has been questioned by scientists at University College London .
They have suggested that the closures have reduced the predicted death rate by as little as two to four percent .
Allowing young adults @ @ @ @ @ @ @ low risk .
The death rate for those in their 20s is thought to be around 0.03 % .
One minister told The Times : `` People have followed the instruction to stay at home to the nth degree .
Businesses have closed down , schools have closed down .
This was far more than anticipated .
`` It 's important that we do n't end up doing more damage with the lockdown .
We 're looking at another three weeks of lockdown and then we can start to ease it . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dorries has urged journalists to stop asking about an exit strategy .
She said : `` There is only one way we can 'exit ' full lockdown and that is when we have a vaccine .
Until then , we need to find ways we can adapt society and strike a balance between the health of the nation and our economy . ''
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Thursday he agreed that things will not go back to how they were , at least in the short term .
He stressed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too high '' for any exit strategy to be set out , adding the public must instead focus on staying at home .
He told Sky News : `` Well I think what Nadine was saying is the idea that we 'll immediately ... we 'll just switch off all of the measures and return to some kind of ... to things exactly as they were - that is not likely in the short-term . ''
He said Ms Dorries ' use of the word `` full '' when referring to the lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` point that Nadine was making is that we will not be returning to some ... just straight back exactly how things were before .
This will take time . ''

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GOVERNMENT SAYS UK LIKELY NEAR PEAK BUT TOO SOON TO LIFT LOCKDOWN
GOVERNMENT SAYS UK LIKELY NEAR PEAK BUT TOO SOON TO LIFT LOCKDOWN
Primary and nursery schools may reopen from May, while young, health adult might be allowed to return to work in a bid to get the economy going amid the coronavirus pandemic
Schools outside London and Birmingham could reopen next month in lockdown easing
Schools outside coronavirus hotspots such as London and Birmingham may open as soon as next month.
Ministers are considering proposals to open some primary and nursery schools away from the big cities from May, The Times has reported.
Healthy young adults could return to work and children would head back to school under the plans.
The proposals were put together by scientific advisors and Public Health England, and shown to Government ministers.
They were floated more than a month after schools in the UK shut.
Do you have a coronavirus story? Email webnews@mirror.com
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Schools at the top of the list to reopen could be those in regional areas without major outbreaks of coronavirus.
London and Birmingham are very much centres of the pandemic in the UK.
A government source confirmed to the Mirror Online that ministers are considering reopening schools at different times in different regions.
But they stressed it is one idea among several being looked at and no final decision has been taken.
The source said it is “not a blueprint written in stone” and any lifting of restrictions would have to be approved by many people.
Any change would have to go through the government’s scientific advisors SAGE and the COBRA emergency committee.
The source said it’s a case of “when, not if” schools reopen but stressed “we don’t know where we’re going to be in three weeks” when the lockdown is next up for review.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The purpose of keeping schools closed has been questioned by scientists at University College London.
They have suggested that the closures have reduced the predicted death rate by as little as two to four percent.
Allowing young adults to return to work is also considered low risk.
The death rate for those in their 20s is thought to be around 0.03%.
One minister told The Times: "People have followed the instruction to stay at home to the nth degree. Businesses have closed down, schools have closed down. This was far more than anticipated.
"It's important that we don't end up doing more damage with the lockdown. We're looking at another three weeks of lockdown and then we can start to ease it."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Despite the report, health minister Nadine Dorries has urged journalists to stop asking about an exit strategy.
She said: "There is only one way we can 'exit' full lockdown and that is when we have a vaccine. Until then, we need to find ways we can adapt society and strike a balance between the health of the nation and our economy."
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Thursday he agreed that things will not go back to how they were, at least in the short term.
He stressed the number of deaths is still "far too high" for any exit strategy to be set out, adding the public must instead focus on staying at home.
He told Sky News: "Well I think what Nadine was saying is the idea that we'll immediately... we'll just switch off all of the measures and return to some kind of... to things exactly as they were - that is not likely in the short-term."
He said Ms Dorries' use of the word "full" when referring to the lockdown was key, adding he thought the "point that Nadine was making is that we will not be returning to some... just straight back exactly how things were before. This will take time."
At a press briefing today Downing Street did not deny reports of the proposals, but urged against “speculation”.
The PM’s spokesman said it is “really important the message to the public is clear - people need to stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives.”
Asked directly about schools he said: “If we have anything to set out we will do so at the daily press conferences.”
Asked if refusing to talk about lockdown and an exit plan at the same time was “patronising”, the spokesman said: “Flatly reject the premise of that question.
“Different countries are at different stages in the pandemic. Our focus has to be for now on slowing the rate of the transmission and making sure we have passed the peak.”