thedailymirror--2020-05-02--Huge queues form at rubbish tips reopening for first time since lockdown started

Huge queues have built up as tidy tips reopen for the first time in weeks - despite warnings that life is not returning to normal .
The facilities in Manchester were open for the first time since the start of lockdown today , with social distancing measures put in place .
It follows a surge in flytipping since Brits were told they must stay at home .
Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick has said councils should be confident to reopen tips `` as soon as possible '' - although there have been warnings that protective equipment for waste workers needs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ centre on Reliance Street in Manchester a queue of cars was already waiting by 7.30am , half an hour before it was scheduled to open .
On Saturday only vehicles with number plates ending in even numbers were allowed in , as part of a system to control the number of visitors , meaning some people were turned away .
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said : `` While we are reopening centres , this is not a return to normal .
`` We would ask the public to limit their journeys @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and recycling centre if it is absolutely essential to do so . ''
Centres are only accepting bagged general waste and Greater Manchester residents need to show proof of address to use the sites , which are limiting the number of cars allowed in .
Mr Jenrick said reopening tips in a staged manner was `` sensible '' and the `` right thing to do '' .
He said : `` The longer we delay it , the longer those queues are going to be when the waste sites reopen . ''
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ perfectly legal '' thing for people to do , but warned people `` obviously do n't abuse it '' .
The minister added : `` There is no reason why you can not travel to a tip to put household waste there or do recycling .
Councils should have the confidence to reopen them as soon as possible . ''
Councillor David Renard , environment spokesman for the Local Government Association ( LGA ) said police would be needed to manage `` inevitable '' traffic queues at tips .
He said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can only reopen when they have sufficient staffing and social distancing measures are in place to protect staff and members of the public , which remains paramount .
`` To safely manage visitor flow and pent-up demand , the police will need to manage inevitable traffic queues at the sites , with consideration needing to be given to whether supportive measures , such as a permit system and longer opening hours might be needed . ''
He said it is crucial that staff are given PPE and said re-openings will be decided locally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local authority area .
New research this week showed fly-tipping had increased by 300 % in rural communities during the lockdown .
Researchers from the universities of Southampton and Portsmouth said the increase in illegal waste dumping followed the closure of almost all tips , while at the same time the number of DIY projects has increased by householders stuck at home .
Two people were arrested in Lincolnshire on Thursday after a raid on an illegal waste site that the Environment Agency said was the size of a football pitch .
Plastics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being burned in piles as big as bungalows at the site in Fen Lane , Long Bennington , the agency said .
In London an intensive care nurse told PA she had to clean up rubbish dumped outside her Ealing home , after working a 13-hour shift .
Margaret , who did not want her surname included , said : `` People just drive around and dump in my front garden . ''
She said the problem had become worse since the lockdown .
She added : `` We have rats the size @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the building .
There are children in the building and this poses a health hazard . ''
A handful of councils are looking to reopen tidy tips afer Greater Manchester Authority 's decision , Mail Online reports .
• Northumberland County Council - will reopen its waste facilities on Monday • Hampshire County Council - will operate with a vehicle limit and reduced hours , but has not said when • Lancashire County Council - looking to introduce an online booking system , but not clear when • Surrey County Council - will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but not clear when tips will reopen • Wirral County Council - set to bring in one-way systems , but no re-opening date announced • Essex County Council - looking to reopen in `` the near future '' with social distancing measures in place

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Waste facilities in Manchester opened for the first time in weeks today while across the UK there has been a surge in flytipping since the lockdown was put in place on March 23
Huge queues form at rubbish tips reopening for first time since lockdown started
Huge queues have built up as tidy tips reopen for the first time in weeks - despite warnings that life is not returning to normal.
The facilities in Manchester were open for the first time since the start of lockdown today, with social distancing measures put in place.
It follows a surge in flytipping since Brits were told they must stay at home.
Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick has said councils should be confident to reopen tips "as soon as possible" - although there have been warnings that protective equipment for waste workers needs to be provided.
At the waste centre on Reliance Street in Manchester a queue of cars was already waiting by 7.30am, half an hour before it was scheduled to open.
Image: James Speakman/Mercury Press) James Speakman/Mercury Press)
On Saturday only vehicles with number plates ending in even numbers were allowed in, as part of a system to control the number of visitors, meaning some people were turned away.
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said: "While we are reopening centres, this is not a return to normal.
"We would ask the public to limit their journeys and only travel to a household waste and recycling centre if it is absolutely essential to do so."
Image: James Speakman/Mercury Press) James Speakman/Mercury Press)
Centres are only accepting bagged general waste and Greater Manchester residents need to show proof of address to use the sites, which are limiting the number of cars allowed in.
Mr Jenrick said reopening tips in a staged manner was "sensible" and the "right thing to do".
He said: "The longer we delay it, the longer those queues are going to be when the waste sites reopen."
He said visiting a tip is a "perfectly legal" thing for people to do, but warned people "obviously don't abuse it".
Image: James Speakman/Mercury Press) James Speakman/Mercury Press)
The minister added: "There is no reason why you cannot travel to a tip to put household waste there or do recycling. Councils should have the confidence to reopen them as soon as possible."
Councillor David Renard, environment spokesman for the Local Government Association (LGA) said police would be needed to manage "inevitable" traffic queues at tips.
He said: "HWRCs (household waste recycling centres) can only reopen when they have sufficient staffing and social distancing measures are in place to protect staff and members of the public, which remains paramount.
"To safely manage visitor flow and pent-up demand, the police will need to manage inevitable traffic queues at the sites, with consideration needing to be given to whether supportive measures, such as a permit system and longer opening hours might be needed."
Image: James Speakman/Mercury Press) James Speakman/Mercury Press)
He said it is crucial that staff are given PPE and said re-openings will be decided locally based on risk assessments taken in each local authority area.
New research this week showed fly-tipping had increased by 300% in rural communities during the lockdown.
Researchers from the universities of Southampton and Portsmouth said the increase in illegal waste dumping followed the closure of almost all tips, while at the same time the number of DIY projects has increased by householders stuck at home.
Two people were arrested in Lincolnshire on Thursday after a raid on an illegal waste site that the Environment Agency said was the size of a football pitch.
Plastics, commercial waste and household furniture were being burned in piles as big as bungalows at the site in Fen Lane, Long Bennington, the agency said.
In London an intensive care nurse told PA she had to clean up rubbish dumped outside her Ealing home, after working a 13-hour shift.
Margaret, who did not want her surname included, said: "People just drive around and dump in my front garden."
She said the problem had become worse since the lockdown.
She added: "We have rats the size of small dogs and they come into the building. There are children in the building and this poses a health hazard."
A handful of councils are looking to reopen tidy tips afer Greater Manchester Authority's decision, Mail Online reports.
These include:


thedailymirror--2020-05-02--Jose Mourinho admits Champions League loss reduced him to tears

Jose Mourinho admits he cried after Real Madrid 's Champions League dream was ended by Bayern Munich in 2012 .
It was the Special One 's second attempt at delivering the much craved La Decima to the Bernabeu .
But the German giants dumped Los Blancos out of Europe in the semi-finals with Cristiano Ronaldo , Kaka and Sergio Ramos all missing from 12 yards in a penalty shootout .
Madrid had claimed the La Liga title in record breaking fashion , but it is the trophy they did n't win which haunts Mourinho .
He told Marca : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kaka , Sergio Ramos .
They are three monsters of football , there is no doubt about that .
`` But they are also human .
That night is the only time I have ever cried after a football match .
`` I remember it well : me and Aitor [ Karanka ] parked in the car in front of my house , crying .
It was very hard to take because in that 2011-12 season we were the best team in Europe . ''
That La Liga success in 2012 was Mourinho @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If you ’ re unable to see the survey , click here They recorded 100 points and set records for most goals scored and most away points .
And Mourinho claims leaving his mark in the history books was always an ambition .
He added : `` That was my hat-trick , if we put aside Portugal .
I wanted to win the league in England , Italy and Spain .
And I ’ m still the only coach who has done it .
`` I really wanted to go into the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I also loved Madrid and winning with Madrid . ''
The Portuguese coach was linked with a return to the Bernabeu earlier this season before he took over at Tottenham .
Since he failed to deliver the Champions League Madrid have won the competition on four occasions - once with Carlo Ancelotti and three times with Zinedine Zidane .

JOSE MOURINHO'S ULTIMATE XI: WHO'S PLAYED THE MOST UNDER THE LEGENDARY BOSS?
JOSE MOURINHO'S ULTIMATE XI: WHO'S PLAYED THE MOST UNDER THE LEGENDARY BOSS?
Real Madrid fell short in the 2012 Champions League and Jose Mourinho struggled with his emotions after the defeat to Bayern Munich
Jose Mourinho admits he cried after Real Madrid's Champions League dream was ended by Bayern Munich in 2012.
It was the Special One's second attempt at delivering the much craved La Decima to the Bernabeu.
But the German giants dumped Los Blancos out of Europe in the semi-finals with Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka and Sergio Ramos all missing from 12 yards in a penalty shootout.
Madrid had claimed the La Liga title in record breaking fashion, but it is the trophy they didn't win which haunts Mourinho.
He told Marca : "That is also football. Cristiano, Kaka, Sergio Ramos. They are three monsters of football, there is no doubt about that.
"But they are also human. That night is the only time I have ever cried after a football match.
"I remember it well: me and Aitor [Karanka] parked in the car in front of my house, crying. It was very hard to take because in that 2011-12 season we were the best team in Europe."
That La Liga success in 2012 was Mourinho's only league triumph with Los Blancos.
If you’re unable to see the survey, click here
They recorded 100 points and set records for most goals scored and most away points.
And Mourinho claims leaving his mark in the history books was always an ambition.
He added: "That was my hat-trick, if we put aside Portugal. I wanted to win the league in England, Italy and Spain. And I’m still the only coach who has done it.
"I really wanted to go into the history books of football in that way. I also loved Madrid and winning with Madrid."
The Portuguese coach was linked with a return to the Bernabeu earlier this season before he took over at Tottenham.
Since he failed to deliver the Champions League Madrid have won the competition on four occasions - once with Carlo Ancelotti and three times with Zinedine Zidane.


thedailymirror--2020-05-02--Peter Andre jokingly compares his son junior, 14, to rapper Eminem on Instagram

Peter Andre joked that his son looked like US rapper Eminem after he shared a moody selfie snap on Instagram .
Junior , 14 , could be seen looking down at his phone as he posed in a bathroom wearing a dark blue hoody .
In response the singer , 47 , joked that his son looked like the rapper and tagged him in a hilarious comment .
He wrote : `` Loved your last album @ eminem '' He then continued to rib his son in the comments section , writing : `` Can ’ t believe Eminem had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have no respect don ’ t understand why people do things like this x '' Peter later reiterated that his remarks with meant in jest , saying : `` jokeman '' .
The Mysterious Girl hitmaker 's comments come after he shared a funny video earlier this week of his son rapping along to song Isis by US rapper Logic .
The teenager was seen slinging his arms around as he rapped to the lyrics : `` Double homicide , kill the beat and the verses , everybody livin ' on the surface @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quickly jumped from the counter and stopping rapping .
Junior was given a lockdown buzzcut by his dad earlier this month .
The teenage complained on Instgram afterwards that he loves his hair `` so much . ''
But he later shared a moody snap in which he showed off his new hair , suggesting his new look might have grown on him .
The youngster rocked a white hoodie and glared sullenly at the camera as OutKast 's hit So Fresh , So Clean blared in the background .
Junior earlier shared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ preparing for his new haircut .
`` I 'm getting a buzz cut , '' he lamented , as dad Peter cackled in the background and prepared the shaver .
Peter captioned the video `` # lockdownbuzzcut '' , as Junior wailed : `` I love my hair so much . ''
Junior and Peter are currently on lockdown amid the coronavirus outbreak , along with Junior 's sister Princess , 12 , Peter 's wife Emily , as their two kids Amelia , six , and Theodore , three .

The singer joked: "loved your last album @eminem" after his son shared a moody selfie taken in a bathroom
Peter Andre jokingly compares his son junior, 14, to rapper Eminem on Instagram
Peter Andre joked that his son looked like US rapper Eminem after he shared a moody selfie snap on Instagram.
Junior, 14, could be seen looking down at his phone as he posed in a bathroom wearing a dark blue hoody.
In response the singer, 47, joked that his son looked like the rapper and tagged him in a hilarious comment.
He wrote: "Loved your last album @eminem"
He then continued to rib his son in the comments section, writing: "Can’t believe Eminem had someone break in his home do people have no respect don’t understand why people do things like this x"
Peter later reiterated that his remarks with meant in jest, saying: "jokeman".
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
The Mysterious Girl hitmaker's comments come after he shared a funny video earlier this week of his son rapping along to song Isis by US rapper Logic.
The teenager was seen slinging his arms around as he rapped to the lyrics: "Double homicide, kill the beat and the verses, everybody livin' on the surface."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Junior looked embarrassed as he quickly jumped from the counter and stopping rapping.
"Erm hello," Peter captioned the video.
Junior was given a lockdown buzzcut by his dad earlier this month.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
The teenage complained on Instgram afterwards that he loves his hair "so much."
But he later shared a moody snap in which he showed off his new hair, suggesting his new look might have grown on him.
The youngster rocked a white hoodie and glared sullenly at the camera as OutKast's hit So Fresh, So Clean blared in the background.
Junior earlier shared a video in which he is seen preparing for his new haircut.
"I'm getting a buzz cut," he lamented, as dad Peter cackled in the background and prepared the shaver.
Peter captioned the video "#lockdownbuzzcut", as Junior wailed: "I love my hair so much."
Junior and Peter are currently on lockdown amid the coronavirus outbreak, along with Junior's sister Princess, 12, Peter's wife Emily, as their two kids Amelia, six, and Theodore, three.


thedailymirror--2020-05-02--Gogglebox duo Lee and Jenny leave caravan for the first time in six weeks

Gogglebox duo Lee and Jenny left their caravan isolation for the first time in six weeks - for a two minute walk .
The pair , who holed up in Jenny 's caravan in Holderness , have spent six weeks together so they could carry on filming the show .
Admitting they were too lazy to go outside , the pair finally shared a fresh air walk , reports the Hull Daily Mail .
The pair posted a video to update their fans ahead of Friday 's show on their Twitter page , in which Jenny was wearing a mask @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We are out for a walk and it 's about a minute , two minutes away from the caravan and it 's beautiful along this coast , '' Lee explained .
`` It 's the first time in six weeks we 've done it - talk about being lazy .
`` I do n't know why she 's got the mask on , because she 's only been with me for the last six weeks , so what 's going on there ?
`` She puts it on - why ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ get anything from me ?
No .
`` Hope to see you all tonight at nine o'clock tonight . ''
In the Twitter post , Lee said that he was `` ready for drinks and snacks '' after the walk .
He wrote : `` It ’ s Friday so it ’ s # Gogglebox Friday what do we do go for a walk for the first time in six weeks so ready for a drink and snacks tonight hope you can join us at 9pm @ C4Gogglebox # StaySafe much love Jenny @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been part of the Gogglebox gang on Channel 4 since 2014 .
The pair have become hugely popular with fans of the show , often ending up in fits of giggles at what they are watching .
They met more than 20 years ago when Jenny was the landlady of The Crown pub in Paull , and Lee was a regular customer .

GOGGLEBOX'S JENNY AND LEE SHARE MESSAGE AS THEY VENTURE OUT FOR THE FIRST TIME IN SIX WEEKS
GOGGLEBOX'S JENNY AND LEE SHARE MESSAGE AS THEY VENTURE OUT FOR THE FIRST TIME IN SIX WEEKS
The famous Gogglebox pair have not left their Holderness caravan for six whole weeks because of isolation
Gogglebox duo Lee and Jenny finally leave caravan for the first time in six weeks
Gogglebox duo Lee and Jenny left their caravan isolation for the first time in six weeks - for a two minute walk.
The pair, who holed up in Jenny's caravan in Holderness, have spent six weeks together so they could carry on filming the show.
Admitting they were too lazy to go outside, the pair finally shared a fresh air walk, reports the Hull Daily Mail.
The pair posted a video to update their fans ahead of Friday's show on their Twitter page, in which Jenny was wearing a mask for her walk along the blustery coast.
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
"We are out for a walk and it's about a minute, two minutes away from the caravan and it's beautiful along this coast," Lee explained.
"It's the first time in six weeks we've done it - talk about being lazy.
"I don't know why she's got the mask on, because she's only been with me for the last six weeks, so what's going on there?
"She puts it on - why? No idea. Is she going to get anything from me? No.
"Hope to see you all tonight at nine o'clock tonight."
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
In the Twitter post, Lee said that he was "ready for drinks and snacks" after the walk.
He wrote: "It’s Friday so it’s #Gogglebox Friday what do we do go for a walk for the first time in six weeks so ready for a drink and snacks tonight hope you can join us at 9pm @C4Gogglebox#StaySafe much love Jenny and Lee."
The fan favourites have been part of the Gogglebox gang on Channel 4 since 2014.
The pair have become hugely popular with fans of the show, often ending up in fits of giggles at what they are watching.
They met more than 20 years ago when Jenny was the landlady of The Crown pub in Paull, and Lee was a regular customer.


thedailymirror--2020-05-02--Pregnant care worker hit with £35 parking ticket mid-shift after popping home

A pregnant carer said she was stunned after being slapped with a parking fine while carrying out her role as a key worker .
Samantha Blake , 28 , said she had parked up on double yellow lines during her shift so she could nip inside her home to get changed and freshen up before going back to work .
She left a note on her car to explain to wardens why she had temporarily parked where she had .
In it , she wrote : “ I am a key worker , working for Steps Ahead , coming home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parking here.
” But when she returned to her vehicle , Samantha described the note as being discarded on the ground ‘ like it was nothing ’ – and in its place a £35 parking fine .
Speaking to the Daily Mail , Samantha said : “ I was really angry and upset .
What went through my mind at the time was , is this really essential ?
Should they be working during this pandemic ?
“ I checked and the city council website says they are working fundamentally to ensure roads @ @ @ @ @ @ @ understand that , but I had left a note on the windscreen and the fact that had been ignored was ridiculous .
It was on the floor when I came out.
” Samantha said she had gone inside her home at 9am , but when she returned , she was greeted with a parking ticket marked with a 9.18am time stamp .
And initially , she was worried about touching the ticket at all due to coronavirus fears .
Samantha added : “ I kept thinking whether this person had been wearing gloves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ticket on my windscreen .
“ I read that the virus can potentially stay on a piece of plastic for up to eight hours - so was this person putting me at risk ?
” She claimed her car was not blocking an entrance or putting any passing vehicles at risk .
Samantha appealed her £35 fine , but was initially dismissed .
After receiving a letter through the post informing her that her fine was still payable , Samantha forked out the cash .
Since then though , the council has reviewed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ticket .
A council spokesman said : “ We fully appreciate the magnificent work being done by our fabulous NHS staff and care workers across the city , which is why we made council car parks free to use when the crisis began last month .
“ We are also supporting the recently introduced street permits for NHS staff , carers and volunteers and our officers are trained to look for .
“ In this case , our officer did not see the note and even if they had , none of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on double yellow lines .
“ However , as a gesture of good will , we will be getting in touch with the customer to arrange a refund on her ticket .
”

Pregnant care worker Samantha Blake, 28, said she had gone inside for 20 minutes during her shift so she could freshen up and get change but emerged to a parking ticket
A pregnant carer said she was stunned after being slapped with a parking fine while carrying out her role as a key worker.
Samantha Blake, 28, said she had parked up on double yellow lines during her shift so she could nip inside her home to get changed and freshen up before going back to work.
She left a note on her car to explain to wardens why she had temporarily parked where she had.
In it, she wrote: “I am a key worker, working for Steps Ahead, coming home to change, I am sorry for parking here.”
But when she returned to her vehicle, Samantha described the note as being discarded on the ground ‘like it was nothing’ – and in its place a £35 parking fine.
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
Speaking to the Daily Mail, Samantha said: “I was really angry and upset. What went through my mind at the time was, is this really essential? Should they be working during this pandemic?
“I checked and the city council website says they are working fundamentally to ensure roads and traffic is safe.
“I understand that, but I had left a note on the windscreen and the fact that had been ignored was ridiculous. It was on the floor when I came out.”
Samantha said she had gone inside her home at 9am, but when she returned, she was greeted with a parking ticket marked with a 9.18am time stamp.
And initially, she was worried about touching the ticket at all due to coronavirus fears.
Samantha added: “I kept thinking whether this person had been wearing gloves or a mask when they put this ticket on my windscreen.
“I read that the virus can potentially stay on a piece of plastic for up to eight hours - so was this person putting me at risk?”
She claimed her car was not blocking an entrance or putting any passing vehicles at risk.
Samantha appealed her £35 fine, but was initially dismissed.
After receiving a letter through the post informing her that her fine was still payable, Samantha forked out the cash.
Since then though, the council has reviewed her circumstances a second time and revoked the ticket.
A council spokesman said: “We fully appreciate the magnificent work being done by our fabulous NHS staff and care workers across the city, which is why we made council car parks free to use when the crisis began last month.
“We are also supporting the recently introduced street permits for NHS staff, carers and volunteers and our officers are trained to look for.
“In this case, our officer did not see the note and even if they had, none of the exemptions in place cover vehicles parked on double yellow lines.
“However, as a gesture of good will, we will be getting in touch with the customer to arrange a refund on her ticket.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-02--Bale hits back at "wrong" Real Madrid boo boys and explains infamous banner

Gareth Bale has insisted that his notorious 'Wales .
Golf .
Madrid .
In that order ' banner was just a joke and that Real Madrid fans who boo him are only harming the team .
Bale enraged a sizeable portion of Los Blancos ' fan base when he was seen hoisting the banner in a clear jibe towards the Spanish giants after Wales qualified for Euro 2020 last year .
Since the incident , Bale has been targeted for booing by some fans and he is out of favour at the Santiago Bernabeu due to his fractious relationship with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 30-year-old winger nearly moved to China in a lucrative deal last summer but the deal was blocked at the last minute , heightening tensions between player and club .
However , Bale maintains that he did not mean to antagonise Real Madrid fans by unfurling the banner and that it was `` a bit of banter '' .
`` I 'd seen the banner a few weeks before , '' Bale told The Hat-Trick Podcast .
`` The boys had shown me and they said 'if we do qualify , let 's try @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . '
I was like 'do what you want but I wo n't be going over to get it . '
`` They brought it down , we were all celebrating as a team and I 'm not going to not jump around with my teammates .
It was a bit of banter .
A bit of fun .
People can see it how they like . ''
Bale , who has scored 105 goals for Real Madrid , also hit back at fans who boo him , claiming that they hinder the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's one of those things .
I did n't know too much about it coming to Madrid , '' Bale added .
`` It 's one of those things that you do n't expect .
You do n't expect your own supporters to do that to their own player .
`` I get it if its aimed at the team if you 're not playing well or at half-time you 're down by a couple .
But to boo your own player , or whistle your own player like they do it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are having a bad game you want your fans to get behind you .
If they start whistling your confidence goes down even more – everything becomes more difficult . ''

The Wales forward maintains that the controversial 'Wales. Golf. Madrid.' banner was "a bit of banter" and spoke of his surprise at being booed by his own fans at Real Madrid
Gareth Bale has insisted that his notorious 'Wales. Golf. Madrid. In that order' banner was just a joke and that Real Madrid fans who boo him are only harming the team.
Bale enraged a sizeable portion of Los Blancos' fan base when he was seen hoisting the banner in a clear jibe towards the Spanish giants after Wales qualified for Euro 2020 last year.
Since the incident, Bale has been targeted for booing by some fans and he is out of favour at the Santiago Bernabeu due to his fractious relationship with Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane.
The 30-year-old winger nearly moved to China in a lucrative deal last summer but the deal was blocked at the last minute, heightening tensions between player and club.
Image: Getty) Getty)
However, Bale maintains that he did not mean to antagonise Real Madrid fans by unfurling the banner and that it was "a bit of banter".
"I'd seen the banner a few weeks before," Bale told The Hat-Trick Podcast. "The boys had shown me and they said 'if we do qualify, let's try and find it and bring it out.' I was like 'do what you want but I won't be going over to get it.'
"They brought it down, we were all celebrating as a team and I'm not going to not jump around with my teammates. It was a bit of banter. A bit of fun. People can see it how they like."
Bale, who has scored 105 goals for Real Madrid, also hit back at fans who boo him, claiming that they hinder the team by doing so.
"It's one of those things. I didn't know too much about it coming to Madrid," Bale added. "It's one of those things that you don't expect. You don't expect your own supporters to do that to their own player.
"I get it if its aimed at the team if you're not playing well or at half-time you're down by a couple. But to boo your own player, or whistle your own player like they do it's just wrong.
"Because if you are having a bad game you want your fans to get behind you. If they start whistling your confidence goes down even more – everything becomes more difficult."


thedailymirror--2020-05-02--Coronavirus pandemic - all you need to know as China accused of Covid cover-up

China deliberately suppressed or destroyed evidence about the coronavirus outbreak , leaked documents claim .
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The Tories have U-turned on their coronavirus 'strategy' yet again, after the Government changed its mind on wearing masks in schools.
Schools will be able to order secondary school pupils to wear masks in communal areas when they return next week.
The about face followed growing criticism of Government guidance, which previously ruled out face masks for pupils in England but comes just days before children go back to school.
It comes as the latest figures show nearly 24 million people have been infected with deadly coronavirus around the world and more than 814,000 have died.
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thedailymirror--2020-05-02--Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi told he is 'not a natural goalscorer'

Tim Sherwood has insisted that Lionel Messi 's vast achievements are down to hard work rather than natural talent , with the former Tottenham Hotspur manager claiming that the Barcelona legend is not a `` natural goalscorer '' .
Messi is considered by many to be the greatest player of all time and he has scored 627 career goals in 718 appearances for the Spanish giants .
The Argentinian also boasts a remarkable record in La Liga of nearly a goal per game thanks to his 438 goals in 474 appearances .
However , former Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thing as `` natural talent '' and believes Messi 's success is due to hard work .
`` I do n't buy that there are natural goalscorers , '' Sherwood told the Daily Mail .
`` Lionel Messi is what he is because he 's dribbled a stone round an alleyway and his brothers have been kicking s*** out of him for five years .
`` It 's nurture .
You are n't just born like that . ''
The former England international also insisted that a hardworking attitude is far more important @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If you ’ re unable to see the survey , click here .
He added : `` I would take attitude over ability all day .
If you can marry the two up , then you 've got a serious footballer .
`` I hate it when I hear pundits talking about 'natural talent ' .
There 's no such thing . ''
As a player , Sherwood was part of the Blackburn Rovers side which won the 1994-95 Premier League and he made three appearances for England .
The former Spurs midfielder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2013 but was sacked after six months .
A brief spell with Villa followed in 2015 and Sherwood led the club to the FA Cup final , where they were beaten by Arsenal .
Sherwood 's most recent role was as director of football at Swindon Town , which he left in 2017 .

Former Tottenham Hotspur boss Tim Sherwood made the extraordinary claim that there are no "natural goalscorers" - and that includes the six-time Ballon d'Or winner
Tim Sherwood has insisted that Lionel Messi's vast achievements are down to hard work rather than natural talent, with the former Tottenham Hotspur manager claiming that the Barcelona legend is not a "natural goalscorer".
Messi is considered by many to be the greatest player of all time and he has scored 627 career goals in 718 appearances for the Spanish giants.
The Argentinian also boasts a remarkable record in La Liga of nearly a goal per game thanks to his 438 goals in 474 appearances.
However, former Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa boss Sherwood claims there is no such thing as "natural talent" and believes Messi's success is due to hard work.
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"I don't buy that there are natural goalscorers," Sherwood told the Daily Mail. "Lionel Messi is what he is because he's dribbled a stone round an alleyway and his brothers have been kicking s*** out of him for five years.
"It's nurture. You aren't just born like that."
The former England international also insisted that a hardworking attitude is far more important for a footballer than natural ability.
If you’re unable to see the survey, click here.
He added: "I would take attitude over ability all day. If you can marry the two up, then you've got a serious footballer.
"I hate it when I hear pundits talking about 'natural talent'. There's no such thing."
As a player, Sherwood was part of the Blackburn Rovers side which won the 1994-95 Premier League and he made three appearances for England.
The former Spurs midfielder returned to White Hart Lane as manager in 2013 but was sacked after six months. A brief spell with Villa followed in 2015 and Sherwood led the club to the FA Cup final, where they were beaten by Arsenal.
Sherwood's most recent role was as director of football at Swindon Town, which he left in 2017.


thedailymirror--2020-05-02--Victoria Beckham shares unseen footage to celebrate David's 45th birthday

Victoria Beckham has shared a heartwarming video montage to celebrate her husband David 's 45th birthday today .
The fashion designer , 46 , shared the clip this morning showing nostalgic unseen videos and pictures , and had The Doobie Brothers hit Long Train Runnin ' playing in the background .
A clip also shows son Brooklyn , 21 , surprising his dad for his 43rd birthday .
She also shared a snap in a separate post of the pair walking Rottweilers Snoop and Puffy in Manchester 23 years ago .
The former Spice Girl Victoria captioned her post : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ walks with Snoop and Puffy in Manchester all those years ago . ''
David was also seen in a video with his family walking through Disneyland Florida wearing Mickey Mouse ears on over his black baseball cap .
Cruz and Romeo were also shown playing guitars when they were children .
Another snap shows the Beckham family sat on the front row at one of her fashion shows .
The family were also seen in a throwback pic when they were at the Grand Canyon in the US .
She captioned her sweet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best daddy .
Celebrating in lockdown and missing @ brooklynbeckham and all our friends and family today .
We all love you so much xxx ' , she captioned the post . ''
Many fans rushed to the comments section to send David well wishes .
One wrote : `` Many happy returns to the most wonderful David ! ''
Victoria also shared a picture of a bacon and egg sandwich on her Instagram stories with `` love '' written in tomato ketchup , which was captioned `` happy birthday David Beckham '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to furlough 30 employees at her fashion company after coming under immense criticism .
The entrepreneur , who has a combined fortune of £335 million with husband David , opted to use the government bail out scheme and use tax-payers ' money to pay 80 % of her staff 's wages while they are at home .
However , Posh has now undergone a change of heart after being 'devastated ' by the public reaction .
Her fashion brand had earlier sent letters to staff warning them that they were going to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two months .

Victoria Beckham posts unseen footage of David for his birthday
Victoria Beckham posts unseen footage of David for his birthday
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The fashion designer, 46, shared a montage this morning showing nostalgic family videos and pictures
Victoria Beckham has shared a heartwarming video montage to celebrate her husband David's 45th birthday today.
The fashion designer, 46, shared the clip this morning showing nostalgic unseen videos and pictures, and had The Doobie Brothers hit Long Train Runnin' playing in the background.
A clip also shows son Brooklyn, 21, surprising his dad for his 43rd birthday.
She also shared a snap in a separate post of the pair walking Rottweilers Snoop and Puffy in Manchester 23 years ago.
The former Spice Girl Victoria captioned her post: "Happy birthday @DavidBeckhamx Remembering our walks with Snoop and Puffy in Manchester all those years ago."
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David was also seen in a video with his family walking through Disneyland Florida wearing Mickey Mouse ears on over his black baseball cap.
Cruz and Romeo were also shown playing guitars when they were children.
Another snap shows the Beckham family sat on the front row at one of her fashion shows.
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The family were also seen in a throwback pic when they were at the Grand Canyon in the US.
She captioned her sweet montage: "Happy bday to the best daddy. Celebrating in lockdown and missing @brooklynbeckham and all our friends and family today. We all love you so much xxx', she captioned the post."
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Many fans rushed to the comments section to send David well wishes.
One wrote: "Many happy returns to the most wonderful David!"
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Victoria also shared a picture of a bacon and egg sandwich on her Instagram stories with "love" written in tomato ketchup, which was captioned "happy birthday David Beckham".
This week Victoria reversed her decision to furlough 30 employees at her fashion company after coming under immense criticism.
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The entrepreneur, who has a combined fortune of £335 million with husband David, opted to use the government bail out scheme and use tax-payers' money to pay 80% of her staff's wages while they are at home.
However, Posh has now undergone a change of heart after being 'devastated' by the public reaction.
Her fashion brand had earlier sent letters to staff warning them that they were going to be furloughed under the Government's scheme for two months.


thedailymirror--2020-05-02--Premier League clubs 'draw up plan to play next season behind closed doors'

Premier League outfits are devising plans as they prepare to play next season behind closed doors .
All 20 clubs are in discussions about how best to resume the current campaign while ensuring the safety of all those involved .
But some are looking into how they would be affected were next season to be played behind closed doors .
One top flight executive does not envisage fans being able to attend games until a vaccine for Covid-19 is found , reports the Daily Mail .
That timeline could stretch in 2021 meaning clubs are having to assess how a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finances .
Arsenal would lose around £100m without matchday income with Manchester United missing out on £110m .
All 20 clubs held a video conference on Friday where voiding the current season based on health grounds was cautioned against .
The top six warned that doing so may set a precedent that has to follow into next season .
Another meeting is scheduled for next Friday where clubs will discuss how to best resume the current campaign which could end in a vote .
If you ’ re unable to see the survey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ host games has been touted as a potential idea while playing games behind closed doors is also a possibility .
But voiding the season all together remains an option with nine games remaining for the majority of sides .
Ligue 1 and the Eredivisie have decided to end their seasons prematurely , but are now dealing with the backlash .
The French league took the decision to decide on final league standings which meant European qualification and relegation was honoured .
Those in Holland chose to declare the season void which has ended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ second tier .

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Premier League clubs could face an entire season without matchday revenue as they discuss the possibility of playing next term behind closed doors
Premier League clubs 'draw up plan to play whole of next season behind closed doors'
Premier League outfits are devising plans as they prepare to play next season behind closed doors.
All 20 clubs are in discussions about how best to resume the current campaign while ensuring the safety of all those involved.
But some are looking into how they would be affected were next season to be played behind closed doors.
One top flight executive does not envisage fans being able to attend games until a vaccine for Covid-19 is found, reports the Daily Mail.
That timeline could stretch in 2021 meaning clubs are having to assess how a year without any matchday revenue would affect finances.
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Arsenal would lose around £100m without matchday income with Manchester United missing out on £110m.
All 20 clubs held a video conference on Friday where voiding the current season based on health grounds was cautioned against.
The top six warned that doing so may set a precedent that has to follow into next season.
Another meeting is scheduled for next Friday where clubs will discuss how to best resume the current campaign which could end in a vote.
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If you’re unable to see the survey, click here
Selecting neutral venues to host games has been touted as a potential idea while playing games behind closed doors is also a possibility.
But voiding the season all together remains an option with nine games remaining for the majority of sides.
Ligue 1 and the Eredivisie have decided to end their seasons prematurely, but are now dealing with the backlash.
The French league took the decision to decide on final league standings which meant European qualification and relegation was honoured.
Those in Holland chose to declare the season void which has ended the promotion ambitions of those in the second tier.


thedailymirror--2020-05-02--Joe Wicks spends night in hospital and is to undergo second surgery for injury

Joe Wicks is due to undergo surgery today after struggling with agonising pain linked to his injured hand .
The 33-year-old Body Coach explained to fans that he had admitted himself into hospital on Friday after his previous injury became enflamed .
Joe initially fractured his hand at the end of March after falling off his bike and has already had one operation on the injury .
Despite making progress in his recovery in the last few weeks , the YouTube star said that he woke up on Friday and his hand was throbbing `` like liquid hot magma '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tried to keep the nation active during the ongoing lockdown , took to social media to share his second hospital experience with his 3.6 million Instagram followers .
The 'Nation 's P.E teacher ' posted an x-ray of his hand where a number of painful-looking wires could be seen .
He said to fans : `` Great news .
Bones have healed .
Wires haven ’ t broke but the soft tissue is inflamed and possibly infected .
`` They are operating today and removing the wires .
They ’ ve given me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ edge off it ’ .
However , medical staff at Kingston Hospital were unable to take Joe into surgery immediately because other patients were waiting , so the fitness guru spent Friday night in a hospital bed ahead of the minor procedure scheduled for Saturday .
Wearing a hospital gown in the majority of his social media stories , Joe was put on an IV drip to ease the pain .
Later on Friday evening , Joe spoke from his hospital bed about how thankful he was for the NHS and shared a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I 'm feeling super grateful for this healthcare system we 've got , and there 's people of all nationalities coming in here and taking care of me . ''
In the heartfelt message , the health guru explained that he was in safe hands thanks to the incredible staff at Kingston hospital .
`` It does n't matter how old you are , when you see a nurse or a doctor you instantly feel safe , calm and relaxed . ''
In his final posts of the evening , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thoughts were with the country 's front line staff and healthcare workers .
`` Lots of love to anyone out there who are NHS staff , '' he added .
Joe is yet to update social media followers on how today 's minor procedure went .
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Joe Wicks set to undergo surgery for a second time as he's admitted to hospital
Joe Wicks set to undergo surgery for a second time as he's admitted to hospital
Health and fitness guru Joe broke a bone in his hand when he fell off his bike a few weeks ago - but the pain returned on Friday and he underwent a second surgery today
Joe Wicks has paid tribute to the "amazing" NHS after he received a second operation on an injured hand following a cycling crash.
The 33-year-old Body Coach explained to fans that he had admitted himself into hospital on Friday after the injury became enflamed.
Joe initially fractured his hand at the end of March after falling off his bike and has already had one operation on the injury.
Despite making progress in his recovery in the last few weeks, the YouTube star said that he woke up on Friday and his hand was throbbing "like liquid hot magma".
Today, he underwent a second operation, and has now taken the time to thank NHS workers for all they have done, and all they continue to do amid the coronavirus crisis.
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Speaking on Instagram, he said: "I think it's amazing. The NHS people out here still grafting, still having to be around the COVID patients and it's just wonderful isn't it?
"People are that kind to dedicate their lives to helping other people that are sick and unwell, and make them feel better."
Family man Joe, who has tried to keep the nation active during the ongoing lockdown, took to social media ahead of the surgery to share his second hospital experience with his 3.6 million Instagram followers.
The 'Nation's P.E teacher' posted an x-ray of his hand where a number of painful-looking wires could be seen.
He said to fans: "Great news. Bones have healed. Wires haven’t broke but the soft tissue is inflamed and possibly infected.
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"They are operating today and removing the wires. They’ve given me some strong painkillers which have taken the edge off it’.
Medical staff at Kingston Hospital were unable to take Joe into surgery immediately because other patients were waiting, so he spent Friday night in a hospital bed ahead of the minor procedure, scheduled for Saturday.
Wearing a hospital gown in the majority of his social media stories, Joe was put on an IV drip to ease the pain.
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Later on Friday evening, Joe spoke from his hospital bed about how thankful he was for the NHS and shared a number of kind messages from well wishers.
"I'm feeling super grateful for this healthcare system we've got, and there's people of all nationalities coming in here and taking care of me."
In the heartfelt message, the health guru explained that he was in safe hands thanks to the incredible staff at Kingston hospital.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"It doesn't matter how old you are, when you see a nurse or a doctor you instantly feel safe , calm and relaxed."
In his final posts of the evening, the health and fitness coach explained that his thoughts were with the country's front line staff and healthcare workers.
"Lots of love to anyone out there who are NHS staff," he added.
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thedailymirror--2020-05-02--Kristin Cavallari husband Jay 'secretly meets' her ex best pal in the woods

Jay Cutler has been secretly meeting his ex 's former best friend Kelly Henderson for woodland drinks according to fans , who spotted Kristin Cavallari 's husband on her Instagram .
Fans of show Very Cavallari will be aware of the sordid , and very much denied , love triangle between the three with Kelly being accused of having a steamy affair with ex NFL player Jay .
The romance was denied but Kristin fell out with her pal of eight years after she refused to reply to her text and was `` igniting the rumours on social media .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to swerve her ex pal 's Instagram today as fans noticed Kelly had shared a snap of what appeared to be father-of-three Jay drinking with her on a woodland picnic .
Kelly shared the snap without tagging the mystery male but with the caption : `` Much needed happy hour .
Happy Friday y ’ all . ''
Fans immediately recognised Jay 's trademark rainbow beaded bracelet - adding they thought make-up artist Kelly was secretly meeting her ex best pal 's husband to cause drama .
One fan wrote : `` She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
Kinda confirms what Kristin said ! ''
Another added : `` 100 % jays arm and bracelet this is shady as hell ! ''
While one fan had a theory Kelly was doing this to create drama and there was nothing romantic going on : `` Kelly knew what she was doing by posting this .
I like Kristen and Jay so I just hope the best for them . ''
Kelly and Kristin had been BFFs for years before a mysterious rift broke the two apart and a stormy season 3 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kristin and Jay who have three children Camden , seven , Saylor , four , and Jaxon , five - were dealing with marriage issues for some time druing their decade long union but not infidelity , a source shared with E !
news .
The insider shared with the American outlet - which airs Kristin 's reality TV show Very Cavallari - that the couple have been on the rocks for some time and tried working on their relationship but it was n't enough .
`` This is n't out of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make it work for a while , '' the source told .
Announcing the split Kristen wrote : `` With great sadness , after 10 years together we have come to a loving conclusion to get a divorce .
`` We have nothing but love and respect for one another and are deeply grateful for the years shared , memories made , and the children we are so proud of .
`` This is just the situation of two people growing apart .
We ask everyone to respect our privacy as we navigate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' The reality TV stars flew to the Bahamas around March 15 , just as the coronavirus pandemic started to get serious in the US .
Joining them on the holiday was their three childre and Kristin ’ s hairstylist , Justin Anderson and his partner , Austin Rhodes .
The group managed to fly home to America at the beginning of April , and just days later Kristen , 33 , and Jay , 36 , announced their divorce .
Mirror Online has contacted Kelly , Kristin and Jay for a comment @

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Fans think they spotted Jay Cutler in ex best pal Kelly Henderson's Instagram 'happy hour' snap sparking rumours the pair have meeting secretly post divorce announcement
Jay Cutler has been secretly meeting his ex's former best friend Kelly Henderson for woodland drinks according to fans, who spotted Kristin Cavallari's husband on her Instagram.
Fans of show Very Cavallari will be aware of the sordid, and very much denied, love triangle between the three with Kelly being accused of having a steamy affair with ex NFL player Jay. The romance was denied but Kristin fell out with her pal of eight years after she refused to reply to her text and was "igniting the rumours on social media."
Kristen, 37, may want to swerve her ex pal's Instagram today as fans noticed Kelly had shared a snap of what appeared to be father-of-three Jay drinking with her on a woodland picnic.
Kelly shared the snap without tagging the mystery male but with the caption: "Much needed happy hour. Happy Friday y’all."
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Fans immediately recognised Jay's trademark rainbow beaded bracelet - adding they thought make-up artist Kelly was secretly meeting her ex best pal's husband to cause drama.
One fan wrote: "She playing with you with those bracelets tho! Kinda confirms what Kristin said!"
Another added: "100% jays arm and bracelet this is shady as hell!"
While one fan had a theory Kelly was doing this to create drama and there was nothing romantic going on: "Kelly knew what she was doing by posting this. I like Kristen and Jay so I just hope the best for them."
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Kelly and Kristin had been BFFs for years before a mysterious rift broke the two apart and a stormy season 3 episode showed their friendship finally disintegrate.
Kristin and Jay who have three children Camden, seven, Saylor, four, and Jaxon, five - were dealing with marriage issues for some time druing their decade long union but not infidelity , a source shared with E! news.
The insider shared with the American outlet - which airs Kristin's reality TV show Very Cavallari - that the couple have been on the rocks for some time and tried working on their relationship but it wasn't enough.
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"This isn't out of the blue. They've been trying to make it work for a while," the source told.
Announcing the split Kristen wrote: "With great sadness, after 10 years together we have come to a loving conclusion to get a divorce.
"We have nothing but love and respect for one another and are deeply grateful for the years shared, memories made, and the children we are so proud of.
"This is just the situation of two people growing apart. We ask everyone to respect our privacy as we navigate this difficult time within our family."
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The reality TV stars flew to the Bahamas around March 15, just as the coronavirus pandemic started to get serious in the US.
Joining them on the holiday was their three childre and Kristin’s hairstylist, Justin Anderson and his partner, Austin Rhodes.
The group managed to fly home to America at the beginning of April, and just days later Kristen, 33, and Jay, 36, announced their divorce.
Mirror Online has contacted Kelly, Kristin and Jay for a comment.


thedailymirror--2020-05-02--Mum wards off knife-wielding paedophile trying to rob car with girl, 7, inside

A sex offender swung a knife at a young mum in a car park while trying to rob a car with her daughter inside .
Duncan Johnson demanded Natalie Grimes ' handbag and car keys moments after she put her seven-year-old daughter in the car .
The paedophile grabbed his victim by the throat and held a blade above her head as she desperately tried to fight him off .
He said `` I will f***ing kill you '' and brought the blade down just as Ms Grimes ' raised an arm to protect herself .
The mum refused to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he would abduct her child .
Eventually the knifeman fled , chased by two men who had seen the weapon .
They wrestled him to the ground and held him there until he was arrested .
Johnson has 30 past convictions for 128 offences and was on licence - having been released after abusing a young girl in a wood .
He complained that when the witnesses caught him , they allegedly beat him up and he was hit with a bar .
But Judge Louise Brandon praised the men for `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as she jailed the `` dangerous '' menace .
Liverpool Crown Court heard he struck at the Asda store in Walton at around 11.30am on Sunday , March 15 .
Ms Grimes was unloading her shopping from a trolley when Johnson said : `` Give me your f***ing bag and f***ing keys . ''
Iain Criddle , prosecuting , said : `` He then took hold of her by the throat and she said he tried to strangle her . ''
She tried to push him away , before he made the death @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what Ms Grimes perceived as a two-minute ordeal .
Mr Criddle said it was much shorter , but added : `` I suspect for the person who was suffering this attack , it will have seemed like a lifetime . ''
CCTV footage showed how Johnson had paced up and down the car park before spotting the victim .
When interviewed , Johnson , of Kelday Close , Northwood , Kirkby , claimed he was chased for no reason and had been threatened , so tried to hide .
He was picked out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police again and then finally admitting attempted robbery and possession of an offensive weapon .
Johnson 's criminal record started with an arson in 1991 when he was a youth and he was convicted of possessing an offensive weapon in 1995 .
He was jailed for nine years for robbery in 2008 after he and others stormed a 65-year-old man 's home , stabbed him in the neck with a knife , and stole £1,600 .
Johnson was locked up for six years in 2015 for causing or inciting a girl to engage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to watch a sexual act .
Mr Criddle said : `` It is described as a situation where the defendant took young children to a park , woodland , where they engaged in sexual activity , and also a situation where he caused children to watch indecent material on a computer . ''
Neil Gunn , defending , said Johnson had spared his latest victim the `` trauma '' of having to relive the incident at a trial by pleading guilty .
He said he had a `` difficult upbringing '' and gave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , because he was `` a victim of matters that go back to his very early childhood '' .
Mr Gunn said the man responsible was convicted and jailed for life , and that the crimes may have impacted on his client 's offending .
He said Johnson did not trust the Probation Service and disputed stabbing the victim of his 2008 robbery or that two young boys were also involved in his sex crimes , as suggested in a summary of the offence .
Mr Gunn submitted the robbery of Ms Grimes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , not premeditated , as it was a `` packed car park '' , not a remote setting .
Referring to the citizen 's arrest , he said : `` It 's right to say he was beaten with a bar and his wallet was taken - that was shown on the footage .
`` He 's entitled to and wishes to make a complaint of assault in respect of the manner in which he was detained , but he does n't seek any particular sympathy .
`` It 's right to say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out at the time of his detention .
`` By the time he arrived at the police station the duty nurse suspected he might have a fracture to his skull and he was sent to the Royal for a CT scan .
`` Fortunately for him and everyone else involved , that was not the case . ''
Mr Gunn said his client was a welder by trade , but at the time had been living in his brother 's garden in a tent , because the parents of the girl he abused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was n't safe for him to live in the area .
Judge Brandon said Johnson threatened to kill Ms Grimes before swinging the knife at her , in what she described as `` the worst experience of my life '' .
The judge said : `` She was worried you were going to drive away with her daughter . ''
Judge Brandon said there was no doubt both the mum and child suffered `` considerable emotional distress '' and the daughter was left `` traumatised '' .
She said : `` That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as was her mother , who did all that she could to stop you taking that car with her child in it .
The judge added : `` Her bravery is in stark contrast to your disgraceful and shocking conduct that day . ''
She concluded it was premeditated and said Johnson had shown no remorse , telling him : `` You appear to blame eerybody but yourself for matters that are entirely of your own making . ''
Judge Brandon jailed him for six years , with an extended three years on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four years behind bars before he is eligible for parole .

Natalie Grimes managed to fight off convicted paedophile Duncan Johnson as he fought to snatch her keys in an Asda car park, while the mum's daughter was sitting in their car nearby
Mum fights off knife-wielding paedophile trying to rob car with girl, 7, inside
A sex offender swung a knife at a young mum in a car park while trying to rob a car with her daughter inside.
Duncan Johnson demanded Natalie Grimes' handbag and car keys moments after she put her seven-year-old daughter in the car.
The paedophile grabbed his victim by the throat and held a blade above her head as she desperately tried to fight him off.
He said "I will f***ing kill you" and brought the blade down just as Ms Grimes' raised an arm to protect herself.
The knife slashed her coat.
The mum refused to let Johnson have the keys, fearing that he would abduct her child.
Eventually the knifeman fled, chased by two men who had seen the weapon.
They wrestled him to the ground and held him there until he was arrested.
Image: Liverpool Echo) Liverpool Echo)
Johnson has 30 past convictions for 128 offences and was on licence - having been released after abusing a young girl in a wood.
He complained that when the witnesses caught him, they allegedly beat him up and he was hit with a bar.
But Judge Louise Brandon praised the men for "bravely" pursuing and detaining him, as she jailed the "dangerous" menace.
Liverpool Crown Court heard he struck at the Asda store in Walton at around 11.30am on Sunday, March 15.
Ms Grimes was unloading her shopping from a trolley when Johnson said: "Give me your f***ing bag and f***ing keys."
Iain Criddle, prosecuting, said: "He then took hold of her by the throat and she said he tried to strangle her."
She tried to push him away, before he made the death threat and slashed her coat, during what Ms Grimes perceived as a two-minute ordeal.
Mr Criddle said it was much shorter, but added: "I suspect for the person who was suffering this attack, it will have seemed like a lifetime."
CCTV footage showed how Johnson had paced up and down the car park before spotting the victim.
Image: Liverpool Echo) Liverpool Echo)
When interviewed, Johnson, of Kelday Close, Northwood, Kirkby, claimed he was chased for no reason and had been threatened, so tried to hide.
He was picked out in an identity parade before lying to police again and then finally admitting attempted robbery and possession of an offensive weapon.
Johnson's criminal record started with an arson in 1991 when he was a youth and he was convicted of possessing an offensive weapon in 1995.
He was jailed for nine years for robbery in 2008 after he and others stormed a 65-year-old man's home, stabbed him in the neck with a knife, and stole £1,600.
Johnson was locked up for six years in 2015 for causing or inciting a girl to engage in sexual activity and causing a child to watch a sexual act.
Mr Criddle said: "It is described as a situation where the defendant took young children to a park, woodland, where they engaged in sexual activity, and also a situation where he caused children to watch indecent material on a computer."
Neil Gunn, defending, said Johnson had spared his latest victim the "trauma" of having to relive the incident at a trial by pleading guilty.
He said he had a "difficult upbringing" and gave evidence himself at a trial in 2010, because he was "a victim of matters that go back to his very early childhood".
Mr Gunn said the man responsible was convicted and jailed for life, and that the crimes may have impacted on his client's offending.
He said Johnson did not trust the Probation Service and disputed stabbing the victim of his 2008 robbery or that two young boys were also involved in his sex crimes, as suggested in a summary of the offence.
Mr Gunn submitted the robbery of Ms Grimes was "spur of the moment", not premeditated, as it was a "packed car park", not a remote setting.
Referring to the citizen's arrest, he said: "It's right to say he was beaten with a bar and his wallet was taken - that was shown on the footage.
"He's entitled to and wishes to make a complaint of assault in respect of the manner in which he was detained, but he doesn't seek any particular sympathy.
"It's right to say there was perhaps some summary justice meted out at the time of his detention.
"By the time he arrived at the police station the duty nurse suspected he might have a fracture to his skull and he was sent to the Royal for a CT scan.
"Fortunately for him and everyone else involved, that was not the case."
Mr Gunn said his client was a welder by trade, but at the time had been living in his brother's garden in a tent, because the parents of the girl he abused had discovered his previous address, and it wasn't safe for him to live in the area.
Judge Brandon said Johnson threatened to kill Ms Grimes before swinging the knife at her, in what she described as "the worst experience of my life".
The judge said: "She was worried you were going to drive away with her daughter."
Judge Brandon said there was no doubt both the mum and child suffered "considerable emotional distress" and the daughter was left "traumatised".
She said: "That little girl must have been terrified, as was her mother, who did all that she could to stop you taking that car with her child in it.
"She was incredibly brave."
The judge added: "Her bravery is in stark contrast to your disgraceful and shocking conduct that day."
She concluded it was premeditated and said Johnson had shown no remorse, telling him: "You appear to blame eerybody but yourself for matters that are entirely of your own making."
Judge Brandon jailed him for six years, with an extended three years on licence.
Johnson will serve at least four years behind bars before he is eligible for parole.


thedailymirror--2020-05-02--Most popular double-barrelled baby names of 2020 - with clear winners

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The most popular baby names over the last few decades
The most popular baby names over the last few decades
Boy or girl, these are some of the most popular double-barrelled baby names for 2020 - if you can't narrow it down to just one, some parents are simply doubling their money and choosing two
If you're expecting a baby in 2020, you've probably already spent hours scouring the internet for baby names.
Do you go for something traditional, maybe something unique, or do you name your newborn after someone you look up too?
Settling on a name can be incredibly challenging - it is permanent after all - but if you can't seem to narrow it down to just one, Cosmopolitan UK says why not consider choosing two?
Double-barrelled names are proving to be more and more popular according to a report from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) for baby names in 2018.
And, there seems to be a common trend.
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Rose and Mae has proven to be popular among girls double-barrelled names.
Whereas, James and Lee have come out on top for the most common double-barrelled boys names.
If you’re unable to see the survey above, click here
So, if you're needing a little inspiration, have a look through this compiled list of the most popular girls and boys names in England and Wales.
Most popular girls names
Amelia-Rose Ava-Rose Ella-Rose Isla-Rose Ivy-Rose Lily-Rose Olivia-Rose Bella-Rose Gracie-Mae Mia-Rose Harper-Rose Ava-Grace Lily-Mae Lilly-Rose Ava-Mae Elsie-Mae Lilly-Mae Evie-Rose Daisy-Mae Sienna-Rose Evie-Mae Ellie-Mae Layla-Rose Olivia-Grace Ella-Mae Emily-Rose Scarlett-Rose Lola-Rose Summer-Rose Elsie-May Ruby-Rose Isabella-Rose Amelia-Grace Isla-Rae Ivy-Grace Evie-Grace Ivy-Rae Lyla-Rose Autumn-Rose Darcie-Rae
Most popular boys names


thedailymirror--2020-05-03--Picnics and countryside drives may be allowed in first stage of eased lockdown

Picnics and countryside drives could be permitted if lockdown rules are relaxed later this month , according to reports .
Restrictions on outdoor activities are among the first which could be lifted as the UK passes its peak number of coronavirus cases , according to the Mail on Sunday .
The new rules would allow people to exercise more than once a day and to visit the countryside for picnics or walks .
Brits would still only be allowed to socialise with members of their household and be asked to keep at least two metres away from other people .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the number of coronavirus infections continues to fall , it 's claimed .
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic , read our liveblog here They are also likely to be accompanied by stricter punishments for those who flout social distancing advice , with fines increasing from £60 to more than £3,000 for repeat offenders .
Under the UK 's current lockdown rules , you must stay at home unless shopping for food , travelling to a medical appointment or job that can not be done from home or taking exercise once a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forces up and down the country ordering sunbathers to clear out of public parks and green spaces .
However , some experts believe the risk of transmitting coronavirus from one person to another is much lower outside .
Professor Robert Dingwall , who sits on the Government 's New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group , has previously argued there is no evidence to suggest that sunbathers can infect other park users with the virus even if they remained less than two metres apart .
It is understood that some government advisers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wellbeing relaxed , arguing it could be done without causing the infection rate and death toll to increase .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is due to share a `` roadmap '' next Thursday for how some of the strictest lockdown measures will be eased .
But preventing a second wave of deadly infections is vital and professor Chris Whitty , the chief medical officer , has warned that `` We are nowhere near the end of this epidemic . ''
In order to keep the ' R ' - the number of people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , any relaxing of restrictions will be gradual .
It comes after the number of coronavirus hospital deaths in the UK rose today by 469 .
This brings the overall number of Covid-19 victims in the UK to 23,832 .
The numbers show a continuing trend of the number of hospital deaths slowly falling , with 711 deaths reported a week ago and 784 on Saturday April 18 .
NHS England said the latest victims were aged between 38 and 100 , and 25 - the youngest a 41-year-old - had no known @ @ @ @

Brits could be allowed to picnic and exercise more than once a day if coronavirus cases continue to fall and lockdown rules are eased later this month, reports suggest
Picnics and countryside drives could be allowed in first stage of eased lockdown
Picnics and countryside drives could be permitted if lockdown rules are relaxed later this month, according to reports.
Restrictions on outdoor activities are among the first which could be lifted as the UK passes its peak number of coronavirus cases, according to the Mail on Sunday.
The new rules would allow people to exercise more than once a day and to visit the countryside for picnics or walks.
Brits would still only be allowed to socialise with members of their household and be asked to keep at least two metres away from other people.
The measures will only be introduced if the number of coronavirus infections continues to fall, it's claimed.
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, read our liveblog here
They are also likely to be accompanied by stricter punishments for those who flout social distancing advice, with fines increasing from £60 to more than £3,000 for repeat offenders.
Under the UK's current lockdown rules, you must stay at home unless shopping for food, travelling to a medical appointment or job that cannot be done from home or taking exercise once a day.
This has led to police forces up and down the country ordering sunbathers to clear out of public parks and green spaces.
However, some experts believe the risk of transmitting coronavirus from one person to another is much lower outside.
Professor Robert Dingwall, who sits on the Government's New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group, has previously argued there is no evidence to suggest that sunbathers can infect other park users with the virus even if they remained less than two metres apart.
It is understood that some government advisers want rules that could boost people's wellbeing relaxed, arguing it could be done without causing the infection rate and death toll to increase.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is due to share a "roadmap" next Thursday for how some of the strictest lockdown measures will be eased.
But preventing a second wave of deadly infections is vital and professor Chris Whitty, the chief medical officer, has warned that "We are nowhere near the end of this epidemic."
In order to keep the 'R' - the number of people each Covid-19 patient infects - below one, any relaxing of restrictions will be gradual.
It comes after the number of coronavirus hospital deaths in the UK rose today by 469.
This brings the overall number of Covid-19 victims in the UK to 23,832.
The numbers show a continuing trend of the number of hospital deaths slowly falling, with 711 deaths reported a week ago and 784 on Saturday April 18.
NHS England said the latest victims were aged between 38 and 100, and 25 - the youngest a 41-year-old - had no known underlying health conditions.


thedailymirror--2020-05-03--Holly Willoughby 'quits Celebrity Juice after 12 years'

The 39-year-old This Morning presenter has been a team captain on Keith Lemon ’ s raunchy late night quiz show for 12 years – but has called time on her involvement on the show in order to spend more time with her family .
Holly has three young children with her 45-year-old producer husband Dan Baldwin , while a string of lockdown special episodes of the madcap quiz show are due to be the last to feature the blonde beauty .
Taking part on the raunchy show has allowed Holly – who is mum to 10-year-old son Harry , eight-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to show off a wilder side compared to her mild mannered daytime talkshow hostess role .
But now Holly is hanging up her captain ’ s hat – two years after fellow original captain Fearne Cotton quit the show in 2018 .
A show source told The Sun on Sunday : “ Holly has absolutely loved her time on the show — it ’ s been a huge part of her life , and has really helped to expand her fanbase over the years .
“ But she feels now is the right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ free up a bit more of her busy schedule to spend with her family.
” They added : “ She ’ s still the best of pals with Leigh Francis and will continue to support the series.
” Keith paid tribute to Holly with an f-bomb video clip that he shared on Instagram just hours before news of her quitting his show broke .
A short clip showed Keith – who is the alter ego of 47-year-old comedian Leigh Francis – reacting in shock as Holly screamed “ F*** !
” at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Love this woman .
What an incredible sport .
Always willing to get her hands dirty and join in .
One of the boys but all woman .
“ A wicked sense of humour and very easy to look at .
Don ’ t look into her eyes though , cos she can make you do anything .
What a lady !
” He added : `` The one and only @ hollywilloughby face of an angel but can have the potty mouth of ... well me I guess . ''

Holly was an original team captain on Celebrity Juice when it first launched way back in 2008 – and has now quit the show to spend more time with her young family
Holly Willoughby has dropped a television bombshell – she’s quit Celebrity Juice.
The 39-year-old This Morning presenter has been a team captain on Keith Lemon’s raunchy late night quiz show for 12 years – but has called time on her involvement on the show in order to spend more time with her family.
Holly has three young children with her 45-year-old producer husband Dan Baldwin, while a string of lockdown special episodes of the madcap quiz show are due to be the last to feature the blonde beauty.
Taking part on the raunchy show has allowed Holly – who is mum to 10-year-old son Harry, eight-year-old daughter Belle, and five-year-old Chester – to show off a wilder side compared to her mild mannered daytime talkshow hostess role.
Image: ITV) ITV)
But now Holly is hanging up her captain’s hat – two years after fellow original captain Fearne Cotton quit the show in 2018.
A show source told The Sun on Sunday: “Holly has absolutely loved her time on the show — it’s been a huge part of her life, and has really helped to expand her fanbase over the years.
“But she feels now is the right time to bow out and wants to free up a bit more of her busy schedule to spend with her family.”
Image: ITV) ITV)
Image: ITV) ITV)
They added: “She’s still the best of pals with Leigh Francis and will continue to support the series.”
Keith paid tribute to Holly with an f-bomb video clip that he shared on Instagram just hours before news of her quitting his show broke.
A short clip showed Keith – who is the alter ego of 47-year-old comedian Leigh Francis – reacting in shock as Holly screamed “F***!” at the camera.
Image: ITV) ITV)
He captioned the moment: “Love this woman. What an incredible sport. Always willing to get her hands dirty and join in. One of the boys but all woman.
“A wicked sense of humour and very easy to look at. Don’t look into her eyes though, cos she can make you do anything. What a lady!”
He added: "The one and only @hollywilloughby face of an angel but can have the potty mouth of... well me I guess."


thedailymirror--2020-05-03--Premier League 'offered chance' to complete season in Perth, Australia

The Premier League has reportedly been offered the chance to complete the season - by hosting the remaining 92 games in Perth , Australia .
June 12 is the new target date for resuming top-flight action after the campaign was halted due to the coronavirus pandemic .
But the league is facing a potential revolt from players who are concerned about the risk of being infected with Covid-19 and fear they could be rushed back too soon .
Premier League bosses have now been offered an alternative , however , with English agent Gary Williams proposing the rest of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lives in the Western Australia capital , and according to the Sun , he has been in talks with Premier League clubs and government officials about holding all remaining fixtures in the city .
Australia has reported 93 deaths due to coronavirus , compared to more than 28,000 in the UK .
Williams said : “ I have had discussions with contacts at Premier League clubs and they like the idea .
“ I have also spoken with government officials and they are enthusiastic .
We are speaking again this week .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has lifted many restrictions .
`` We are sitting round in groups of ten , we can walk around and the beaches are open .
We have had four new cases in the last ten days.
” Perth , which claims to be 'the most isolated city in the world ' has four major sporting venues that could be used - the Optus Stadium ( 65,000 capacity ) , the Perth Oval ( 20,500 ) , the WACA cricket ground ( 24,500 ) and Joondalup Arena ( 16,000 ) .
And Williams ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ senator Glenn Sterle , who said : “ I ’ m watching what ’ s happening in England with a heavy heart .
We want to help.
” “ We have almost no new cases .
It would just be a case of some quarantine for our friends when they arrive and then we are up and running .
If you ’ re unable to see the survey , click here mirror.co.uk/greatbiglockdownsurvey “ When Gary first mentioned it I thought it was a wonderful idea .
“ I ’ m glad he is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the game he has called .
“ This is the centre of the sporting universe in Australia .
We have fresh air and good weather .
It would be ideal .
”

Talks held over the resumption of the Premier League
Talks held over the resumption of the Premier League
English agent Gary Williams says he has been in talks with league clubs about staging all 92 remaining games 9,000 miles away in Perth
The Premier League has reportedly been offered the chance to complete the season - by hosting the remaining 92 games in Perth, Australia.
June 12 is the new target date for resuming top-flight action after the campaign was halted due to the coronavirus pandemic.
But the league is facing a potential revolt from players who are concerned about the risk of being infected with Covid-19 and fear they could be rushed back too soon.
Premier League bosses have now been offered an alternative, however, with English agent Gary Williams proposing the rest of the campaign be staged in Perth.
Williams lives in the Western Australia capital, and according to the Sun, he has been in talks with Premier League clubs and government officials about holding all remaining fixtures in the city.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Australia has reported 93 deaths due to coronavirus, compared to more than 28,000 in the UK.
Williams said: “I have had discussions with contacts at Premier League clubs and they like the idea.
“I have also spoken with government officials and they are enthusiastic. We are speaking again this week.
“Everybody is safe here. The government has lifted many restrictions.
"We are sitting round in groups of ten, we can walk around and the beaches are open. We have had four new cases in the last ten days.”
Perth, which claims to be 'the most isolated city in the world' has four major sporting venues that could be used - the Optus Stadium (65,000 capacity), the Perth Oval (20,500), the WACA cricket ground (24,500) and Joondalup Arena (16,000).
And Williams' plan has been backed by Perth state senator Glenn Sterle, who said: “I’m watching what’s happening in England with a heavy heart. We want to help.”
“We have almost no new cases. It would just be a case of some quarantine for our friends when they arrive and then we are up and running.
If you’re unable to see the survey, click here
mirror.co.uk/greatbiglockdownsurvey
“When Gary first mentioned it I thought it was a wonderful idea.
“I’m glad he is getting the same response from the people in the game he has called.
“This is the centre of the sporting universe in Australia. We have fresh air and good weather. It would be ideal.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-03--Paul Gascoigne 'dumped by girlfriend over lads' meet up during lockdown'

Paul Gascoigne has been dumped by his furious girlfriend after being caught on film at a makeshift bar during lockdown .
The 52-year-old football legend had been enjoying a romance with 43-year-old mum-of-two Wendy Leech after meeting in Spain .
But now the romance has hit the rocks , with Wendy calling off the relationship after footage of Gazza hanging out at an improvised shed-turned-boozer went viral last month .
Gazza and Wendy had been self-isolating in Bridlington , East Yorks , but the former Midfielder has been ditched after his lover ruled his actions in the time of coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Star Sunday , Wendy up and left Gazza to return to her own flat in Salford , Lancs – and told him she didn ’ t want to see him again unless he changed his ways .
A source close to the couple told the publication : “ Wendy was really keen on Paul and thinks he ’ s lovely but couldn ’ t trust him to behave responsibly .
“ She ’ s a mother of two and has three young grandchildren to think about and has to put their health and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been staying at her flat , but moved to Bridlington where they could be left alone during lockdown .
But Paul let her down.
” Footage showing Gazza join boozers at a makeshift pub went viral last month when the furious wife of the ‘ pub ’ owner smashed up the shed .
An agent for the former sportsman claimed the footage was taken weeks before lockdown was enforced in the UK .
Just one month ago , reports emerged that Gazza was in lockdown with Wendy .
The reports came weeks after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a new romance when he told fans : `` There is a girl a like . ''
Meanwhile , in an exclusive interview with the Mirror in January , Paul said he was finally at peace and loving life again .
The ex England and Spurs star said he had managed to beat his demons after having anti-boozing pellets sewn into his stomach .
Explaining the life-changing op , Paul said : `` I ’ ve been to Australia , and spent £20,000 including all the travel , to get an operation that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pellets in your stomach and it makes you feel sick if you have too much .
“ It means you can have a beer or a glass of wine and socialise , but you can not have any more .
`` As soon as you touch drugs or spirits it makes you feel sick .
I just want to go and get drunk sometimes , and that ’ s what I have to stop .
One drink can be too many , and then 50 is not enough . ''

Paul Gascoigne breaks down on GMB and opens up about spending £20k on anti-alcohol pellets
Paul Gascoigne breaks down on GMB and opens up about spending £20k on anti-alcohol pellets
Footage went viral last month that showed Gazza larking around with some blokes during lockdown – but the repercussions of his actions have included the end of his fledgling romance
Paul Gascoigne 'dumped by girlfriend over lads' meet up during lockdown'
Paul Gascoigne has been dumped by his furious girlfriend after being caught on film at a makeshift bar during lockdown.
The 52-year-old football legend had been enjoying a romance with 43-year-old mum-of-two Wendy Leech after meeting in Spain.
But now the romance has hit the rocks, with Wendy calling off the relationship after footage of Gazza hanging out at an improvised shed-turned-boozer went viral last month.
Gazza and Wendy had been self-isolating in Bridlington, East Yorks, but the former Midfielder has been ditched after his lover ruled his actions in the time of coronavirus pandemic reckless.
According to the Daily Star Sunday, Wendy up and left Gazza to return to her own flat in Salford, Lancs – and told him she didn’t want to see him again unless he changed his ways.
A source close to the couple told the publication: “Wendy was really keen on Paul and thinks he’s lovely but couldn’t trust him to behave responsibly.
“She’s a mother of two and has three young grandchildren to think about and has to put their health and safety first.
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
“They’d been staying at her flat, but moved to Bridlington where they could be left alone during lockdown. But Paul let her down.”
Footage showing Gazza join boozers at a makeshift pub went viral last month when the furious wife of the ‘pub’ owner smashed up the shed.
An agent for the former sportsman claimed the footage was taken weeks before lockdown was enforced in the UK.
Image: Adam Gerrard/Daily Mirror) Adam Gerrard/Daily Mirror)
Just one month ago, reports emerged that Gazza was in lockdown with Wendy.
The reports came weeks after the former footballer teased he was enjoying a new romance when he told fans: "There is a girl a like."
Meanwhile, in an exclusive interview with the Mirror in January, Paul said he was finally at peace and loving life again.
The ex England and Spurs star said he had managed to beat his demons after having anti-boozing pellets sewn into his stomach.
Image: Adam Gerrard/Daily Mirror) Adam Gerrard/Daily Mirror)
Explaining the life-changing op, Paul said: "I’ve been to Australia, and spent £20,000 including all the travel, to get an operation that stops me drinking.
“You get pellets in your stomach and it makes you feel sick if you have too much.
“It means you can have a beer or a glass of wine and socialise, but you cannot have any more.
"As soon as you touch drugs or spirits it makes you feel sick. I just want to go and get drunk sometimes, and that’s what I have to stop. One drink can be too many, and then 50 is not enough."


thedailymirror--2020-05-02--Eurostar train passengers will have to wear face coverings from next week

Eurostar passengers will have to cover their faces to prevent the spread of coronavirus from Monday .
Anyone refusing to do so may not be allowed to board services , the train operator announced last night .
It says that any type of covering can be worn , provided it `` effectively covers your nose and mouth '' .
In a statement , the rail company has asked passengers to ensure they have masks before travelling .
Eurostar says the safety measure applies on board its train and in stations , and is in line with French and Belgian government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus pandemic , read our liveblog here Fines could be handed out to anyone without a covering in these countries .
Eurostar is currently operating significantly reduced services to Paris and Brussels from London , due to travel restrictions in wake of the coronavirus pandemic .
It comes after Cabinet Minister Michael Gove revealed that Britain is stockpiling face masks for use on public transport and in shops .
The MP revealed that a `` domestic effort '' has been launched to produce masks that `` limit the droplets that each of us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slow the spread of the deadly virus .
His commitment comes after Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon gazumped the UK government in advising Scots to wear masks .
She told her daily briefing that coverings should be worn in enclosed spaces , such as shops or on public transport .
It is thought that her advice could also become UK-wide guidance in the coming days , although the government in Westminster has so far stopped short of it .
Under plans to gradually begin easing lockdown measures in the coming weeks , ministers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ commuters to check their temperatures before boarding public transport .

Train operator Eurostar has announced that anyone boarding its services from London to Paris or Brussels will have to wear a face mask from Monday, May 4, or risk being refused travel
Eurostar passengers will have to wear face coverings from next week
Eurostar passengers will have to cover their faces to prevent the spread of coronavirus from Monday.
Anyone refusing to do so may not be allowed to board services, the train operator announced last night.
It says that any type of covering can be worn, provided it "effectively covers your nose and mouth".
In a statement, the rail company has asked passengers to ensure they have masks before travelling.
Eurostar says the safety measure applies on board its train and in stations, and is in line with French and Belgian government guidelines.
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, read our liveblog here
Fines could be handed out to anyone without a covering in these countries.
Eurostar is currently operating significantly reduced services to Paris and Brussels from London, due to travel restrictions in wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
It comes after Cabinet Minister Michael Gove revealed that Britain is stockpiling face masks for use on public transport and in shops.
The MP revealed that a "domestic effort" has been launched to produce masks that "limit the droplets that each of us might be responsible for", to slow the spread of the deadly virus.
His commitment comes after Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon gazumped the UK government in advising Scots to wear masks.
She told her daily briefing that coverings should be worn in enclosed spaces, such as shops or on public transport.
It is thought that her advice could also become UK-wide guidance in the coming days, although the government in Westminster has so far stopped short of it.
Under plans to gradually begin easing lockdown measures in the coming weeks, ministers are also understood to be considering asking commuters to check their temperatures before boarding public transport.