thedailymirror--2020-03-10--Budget bid to repair 50 million potholes branded a 'gimmick' by Labour

A £2.5 billion drive to repair 50 million potholes over the next five years which is expected to feature in Wednesday 's Budget has been branded a rehashed gimmick by the Opposition .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is set to target the money particularly at the south west , east of England , and north west - but Labour has attacked the Government 's record on roads and transport .
The Treasury said action is needed to improve infrastructure and deal with a situation where 90 % of insurance claims are related to pothole damage .
Injury causing crashes involving potholes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a cyclist or biker , according to the Government .
The Chancellor said : `` We ca n't level up Britain and spread opportunity if we are spending our journeys dodging potholes and forking out for the damage they cause .
`` It 's vital we keep roads in good condition .
`` That 's why we are going to eradicate the scourge of potholes in every part of the country .
`` This funding will fill millions of potholes every year - speeding up journeys , reducing vehicle damage and making our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` This rehash of Theresa May 's pothole fund is another policy announcement that shows the Tories trying to patch up problems they have created without getting a grip on the underlying state of infrastructure in this country .
`` The Tories have created a £192 billion infrastructure investment hole over the last decade , and throughout that time they have failed to adopt a strategy for investment in the long-term .
`` In this week 's Budget the Tories are repeating their mistake of the last 10 years , shelving the National @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grab-bag of projects , which is likely only to leave the public let down and disappointed . ''
The Local Government Association 's transport spokesman Councillor David Renard said : `` We are pleased the Chancellor has listened to and acted on our calls for significantly more funding to fill and repair potholes .
`` Fixing our roads is a top priority for councils , who fix a pothole every 17 seconds .
`` To help councils go further to maintain our roads , they need devolved infrastructure and public transport budgets - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ five years , which would enable them to deliver infrastructure improvements that allow people to move around in less carbon intensive and more sustainable ways . ''
The Treasury said that the £2 billion pledged to deal with potholes in the Tory general election manifesto has been boosted by a further £500 million .
The Chancellor said funding will also be available for local authorities to undertake longer-term road resurfacing works to prevent potholes from appearing .

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak is set to pledge £2.5bn for the move but Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell has rubbished the plan.
A £2.5 billion drive to repair 50 million potholes over the next five years which is expected to feature in Wednesday's Budget has been branded a rehashed gimmick by the Opposition.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is set to target the money particularly at the south west, east of England, and north west - but Labour has attacked the Government's record on roads and transport.
The Treasury said action is needed to improve infrastructure and deal with a situation where 90% of insurance claims are related to pothole damage.
Injury causing crashes involving potholes are three times more likely to impact a cyclist or biker, according to the Government.
The Chancellor said: "We can't level up Britain and spread opportunity if we are spending our journeys dodging potholes and forking out for the damage they cause.
Image: Simon Walker HM Treasury) Simon Walker HM Treasury)
"It's vital we keep roads in good condition.
"That's why we are going to eradicate the scourge of potholes in every part of the country.
"This funding will fill millions of potholes every year - speeding up journeys, reducing vehicle damage and making our roads safer."
Shadow chancellor John McDonnell branded the move a gimmick.
He said: "This rehash of Theresa May's pothole fund is another policy announcement that shows the Tories trying to patch up problems they have created without getting a grip on the underlying state of infrastructure in this country.
"The Tories have created a £192 billion infrastructure investment hole over the last decade, and throughout that time they have failed to adopt a strategy for investment in the long-term.
Image: Joseph Raynor/ Nottingham Post) Joseph Raynor/ Nottingham Post)
"In this week's Budget the Tories are repeating their mistake of the last 10 years, shelving the National Infrastructure Strategy in place of a gimmicky grab-bag of projects, which is likely only to leave the public let down and disappointed."
The Local Government Association's transport spokesman Councillor David Renard said: "We are pleased the Chancellor has listened to and acted on our calls for significantly more funding to fill and repair potholes.
"Fixing our roads is a top priority for councils, who fix a pothole every 17 seconds.
"To help councils go further to maintain our roads, they need devolved infrastructure and public transport budgets - ensuring a funding allocation in advance for five years, which would enable them to deliver infrastructure improvements that allow people to move around in less carbon intensive and more sustainable ways."
The Treasury said that the £2 billion pledged to deal with potholes in the Tory general election manifesto has been boosted by a further £500 million.
The Chancellor said funding will also be available for local authorities to undertake longer-term road resurfacing works to prevent potholes from appearing.


thedailymirror--2020-03-10--Coronavirus: Arcade owner puts toilet rolls and hand sanitiser in grab machines

An arcade owner has put toilet roll , soap and hand sanitiser as prizes - in grabber machines .
Rob Braddick , 48 , owns Ho Barts Amusement Arcade and noticed that stocks of toilet roll were running low in his local supermarket .
He then decided to buy as many as he could , and used his stock to replace the toys and teddy bears in his grabbing machines , Devon Live reports .
Rob said that there were still products available to buy in his area , but hoped that people would flock to his amusement arcade in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they got desperate .
Rob said : `` We evicted the character from Frozen and the Peter Rabbit teddy bears and replaced them with hand sanitiser and toilet rolls .
`` We also have a large machine that used to have a Spider Man doll , but now there is a large Curex soap in there - that 's the Rolls-Royce of hand sanitisers .
`` We test it , it 's possible to win them but it is hard .
We 've lad people coming in to have a go but I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` It 's been a bit quiet so far but I think people will start coming in to have a look .
`` There are still some toilet rolls on the shelves around here so I guess people are n't that desperate yet . ''
Rob also owns the nearby Braddick Holiday Centre , which employs around 100 people .
He said that they are taking the coronavirus scare very seriously , and have implemented a strict hand-washing policy for staff .
Rob continued : `` We have a lot of staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and we 've put in measures where people have to wash their hands every half hour .
`` So far the effect of the outbreak is unclear , we 're still getting people ringing up and booking holidays - but it 's early days and things could get worse . ''
On his Facebook page this morning , he posted pictures of the newly stocked machines saying : `` This is all getting ‘ Loo-dicrous ’ in Westward Ho !
, that small Carex hand sanitiser is nearly as rare as hen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is no stranger to a publicity stunt .
Just days earlier he wore a signed bra from model Kelly Brook that he purchased at auction over his face in the guise of a face mask .
Residents in the South West were yesterday being urged to stop panic buying after yet another supermarket sold out of toilet rolls and bars of soap .
Just a day after a shopper ridiculed panic buyers who had cleared out toilet rolls at Tesco store in Collumpton , Devon , and shortly after frenzied people snapped up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could find at the vast Tesco store in Lee Mill near Plymouth , similar scenes have been captured at an Asda superstore in Hayle , Cornwall .

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Rob Braddick of Ho Barts Amusement Arcade in Westward Ho!, North Devon hoped that people would flock to his amusement arcade when they got desperate amid the coronavirus panic buying
An arcade owner has put toilet roll, soap and hand sanitiser as prizes - in grabber machines.
Rob Braddick, 48, owns Ho Barts Amusement Arcade and noticed that stocks of toilet roll were running low in his local supermarket.
He then decided to buy as many as he could, and used his stock to replace the toys and teddy bears in his grabbing machines, Devon Live reports.
Rob said that there were still products available to buy in his area, but hoped that people would flock to his amusement arcade in Westward Ho!, Devon, when they got desperate.
Rob said: "We evicted the character from Frozen and the Peter Rabbit teddy bears and replaced them with hand sanitiser and toilet rolls.
Image: Rob Braddick / SWNS.COM) Rob Braddick / SWNS.COM)
"We also have a large machine that used to have a Spider Man doll, but now there is a large Curex soap in there - that's the Rolls-Royce of hand sanitisers.
"We test it, it's possible to win them but it is hard. We've lad people coming in to have a go but I don't think anyone has won yet.
"It's been a bit quiet so far but I think people will start coming in to have a look.
Image: Rob Braddick / SWNS.COM) Rob Braddick / SWNS.COM)
"There are still some toilet rolls on the shelves around here so I guess people aren't that desperate yet."
Rob also owns the nearby Braddick Holiday Centre, which employs around 100 people.
He said that they are taking the coronavirus scare very seriously, and have implemented a strict hand-washing policy for staff.
Image: Rob Braddick / SWNS.COM) Rob Braddick / SWNS.COM)
Image: Rob Braddick / SWNS.COM) Rob Braddick / SWNS.COM)
Rob continued: "We have a lot of staff at the holiday centre and the arcade, and we've put in measures where people have to wash their hands every half hour.
"So far the effect of the outbreak is unclear, we're still getting people ringing up and booking holidays - but it's early days and things could get worse."
On his Facebook page this morning, he posted pictures of the newly stocked machines saying: "This is all getting ‘Loo-dicrous’ in Westward Ho!, that small Carex hand sanitiser is nearly as rare as hen’s teeth."
Image: Rob Braddick / SWNS.COM) Rob Braddick / SWNS.COM) Image: Rob Braddick / SWNS.COM) Rob Braddick / SWNS.COM)
Mr Braddick is no stranger to a publicity stunt. Just days earlier he wore a signed bra from model Kelly Brook that he purchased at auction over his face in the guise of a face mask.
Residents in the South West were yesterday being urged to stop panic buying after yet another supermarket sold out of toilet rolls and bars of soap.
Just a day after a shopper ridiculed panic buyers who had cleared out toilet rolls at Tesco store in Collumpton, Devon, and shortly after frenzied people snapped up all the pasta and canned food they could find at the vast Tesco store in Lee Mill near Plymouth, similar scenes have been captured at an Asda superstore in Hayle, Cornwall.


thedailymirror--2020-03-10--Tottenham player ratings as Jose Mourinho's men limp out of Europe

Jose Mourinho saw Tottenham crash out of the Champions League as their season hit a new low .
Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris endured a dreadful night as he must shoulder the blame on Leipzig captain Marcel Sabitzer 's two first half goals .
It left Tottenham with a mountain to climb and there was no way back as last season ’ s finalists went out at the last 16 stage .
Leipzig substitute Emil Forsberg grabbed a late third and that left the travelling Spurs fans looking despondent with their European adventure over .
Leipzig outclassed Tottenham in both games @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been even heavier .
Here , we rate the players on both sides ... Should have saved both of Leipzig ’ s first half goals .
Awful night .
Poor defensively , messed up a header on the second goal .
Vulnerable .
Skinhead hairdo made him look like a bouncer .
But they still got in .
Played on left of a back three , given a proper chasing at times .
Booked .
Big potential but this , during a bad time , was too much to ask .
Booked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , his frustration shone through .
The exception to the rule for Spurs in recent weeks , good flashes again .
Just coming back to fitness - and looks well short .
Disappointing .
He is not a striker but you also lose his creativity in midfield .
Looked lost , could not get on the ball enough and struggled badly .

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Tottenham were unable to conjure up another great escape in Europe as their German hosts cruised into the quarter-finals of the Champions League
Tottenham player ratings as Jose Mourinho's men limp out of Europe
Jose Mourinho saw Tottenham crash out of the Champions League as their season hit a new low.
Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris endured a dreadful night as he must shoulder the blame on Leipzig captain Marcel Sabitzer's two first half goals.
It left Tottenham with a mountain to climb and there was no way back as last season’s finalists went out at the last 16 stage.
Leipzig substitute Emil Forsberg grabbed a late third and that left the travelling Spurs fans looking despondent with their European adventure over.
Leipzig outclassed Tottenham in both games and the reality was the defeat could have been even heavier.
Here, we rate the players on both sides...
Tottenham
Lloris 4
Should have saved both of Leipzig’s first half goals. Awful night.
Image: Bongarts/Getty Images) Bongarts/Getty Images)
Aurier 5
Poor defensively, messed up a header on the second goal. Vulnerable.
Tanganga 5
Struggled against Werner’s pace and movement. Looked raw.
Dier 6
Skinhead hairdo made him look like a bouncer. But they still got in.
Alderweireld 6
Played on left of a back three, given a proper chasing at times.
Sessegnon 5
Booked. Big potential but this, during a bad time, was too much to ask.
Winks 6
Booked. Wears his heart on his sleeve, his frustration shone through.
Lo Celso 7
The exception to the rule for Spurs in recent weeks, good flashes again.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Lamela 5
Just coming back to fitness - and looks well short. Disappointing.
Alli 5
He is not a striker but you also lose his creativity in midfield.
Lucas 5
Looked lost, could not get on the ball enough and struggled badly.
Subs not used: Vertonghen, Gazzaniga, Ndombele, Skipp, Fernandes, Parrott, Walcott
RB Leipzig (3-4-2): Gulacsi 6; Klostermann 7, Upamecano 7, Halstenberg 7; Mukiele 6 (Adams, 55 mins, 6), Sabitzer 8, Laimer 7, Angelino 7; Nkunku 6 (Haidara, 60 mins, 6), Schick 7, Werner 7.
Subs not used: Haidara, Poulsen, Forsberg, Lookman, Olmo, Mvogo


thedailymirror--2020-03-10--Woman meets stranger who saved her life and allowed her to become a mum

As Jo Kelly met her hero for the first time , she struggled to find the words to thank him for the two most precious of gifts .
Stem cell donor Stefan Berens did not just save Jo after she was given only months to live .
He also gave her the opportunity to become a mum to baby Phoebe .
So Jo showed her gratitude the only way she could .
She embraced Stefan – then introduced him to her beautiful daughter .
Jo , 34 , said : “ Meeting Stefan was one of the best experiences of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long-lost family .
He called me his blood sister , so I knew he felt the same way .
“ Introducing him to Phoebe was like showing him the ultimate symbol of my recovery .
If it wasn ’ t for him , she wouldn ’ t be here .
I can feel myself getting tearful when I say that.
” Stefan , 32 , an economist from Germany , said : “ I was very nervous about meeting Jo , but it felt so natural .
There was a unique bond between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on top , realising she wouldn ’ t exist without me .
I am so happy for them.
” Jo was just 22 when she was diagnosed with blood cancer Hodgkin Lymphoma in 2007 .
Despite intensive radiotherapy and chemotherapy , the cancer spread to her lungs and bones .
Three years later , doctors told her the cancer was terminal and she would not live to see Christmas .
Jo had been dating Pete Ames , himself a testicular cancer survivor , for just six months .
She said : “ A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my room and Pete burst into tears .
He said he didn ’ t want me to leave this world not being his wife.
” Business analyst Pete , now 35 , decorated his house with fairy lights and wrote , “ I love you ” on the walls in 25 different languages to pop the question .
The couple then planned their wedding in just eight weeks .
Jo said : “ I had an IV drip taped to the underside of my arm , but it was an incredible day.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ given a new drug which stopped the cancer progressing , before another drug sent it into remission .
For the first time , Jo was stable enough for a stem-cell transplant .
But blood disease charity Anthony Nolan only found one potential lifesaver with a matching tissue type on the worldwide register .
That person was Stefan , who joined the register in his home town of Bielefeld , North West Germany .
Jo said : “ We were terrified he might not want to go through with it , but everything fell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ My question was never , ‘ Should I do this ?
’ .
It was , ‘ How do I help ?
’ .
” Stefan made the 360-mile round trip from Hamburg , where he was an intern , to a clinic in Berlin to donate .
Jo had her transplant in 2012 , but the chemo she needed to kill off her immune system before she received Stefan ’ s cells left her so weak she nearly died .
She said : “ There was one night where I hit rock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I could pass away quietly .
But I had to keep trying for Pete and my parents.
” Jo slowly recovered and wrote a thank you letter to Stefan shortly after the life-saving transplant .
She never received Stefan ’ s reply and believes it was delivered to an old address .
Their incredible story might have ended there .
But nearly two years ago Jo , who was left infertile by the chemotherapy before her transplant , tried for a baby with husband Pete via IVF .
An embryo made using @ @ @ @ @ @ @ egg was implanted in Jo ’ s womb .
Phoebe was born in March last year and celebrated her first birthday last Thursday .
Jo , a data engineer from Lichfield , Staffs , said : “ I still marvel at the fact this little soul wasn ’ t really meant to exist , yet she is so special .
“ Having Phoebe felt like such a big moment , I had to try to tell my donor .
I ’ m so glad I did.
” Stefan agreed .
“ It was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Jo didn ’ t receive my first letter .
I ’ m so pleased she wrote again.
” Jo also developed a new passion for running , which she shares with Stefan .
She completed the London Marathon on her 33rd birthday in 2018 .
When Jo met Stefan in Manchester , she presented him with her marathon medal to thank him for everything .
Jo said : “ It belongs to Stefan as much as me , I wouldn ’ t have it without him .
“ We joked that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with his stem cells.
” And she added : “ Meeting Stefan feels like a fitting conclusion to a huge chapter of my life .
I don ’ t know what the future holds , but I hope I can keep in touch with my blood brother.
” • To join the stem cell donor register or donate to Anthony Nolan , visit anthonynolan.org

EXCLUSIVE Jo Kelly received life saving stem cell treatment from Stefan Berens after she was given just months left to live, giving her the chance to have a daughter who she introduced to the donor
Woman meets stranger who saved her life and allowed her to become a mum
As Jo Kelly met her hero for the first time, she struggled to find the words to thank him for the two most precious of gifts.
Stem cell donor Stefan Berens did not just save Jo after she was given only months to live. He also gave her the opportunity to become a mum to baby Phoebe.
So Jo showed her gratitude the only way she could. She embraced Stefan – then introduced him to her beautiful daughter.
Jo, 34, said: “Meeting Stefan was one of the best experiences of my life. It felt like meeting long-lost family. He called me his blood sister, so I knew he felt the same way.
“Introducing him to Phoebe was like showing him the ultimate symbol of my recovery. If it wasn’t for him, she wouldn’t be here. I can feel myself getting tearful when I say that.”
Image: Jo Kelly) Jo Kelly)
Stefan, 32, an economist from Germany, said: “I was very nervous about meeting Jo, but it felt so natural. There was a unique bond between us. Meeting Phoebe was the cherry on top, realising she wouldn’t exist without me. I am so happy for them.”
Jo was just 22 when she was diagnosed with blood cancer Hodgkin Lymphoma in 2007. Despite intensive radiotherapy and chemotherapy, the cancer spread to her lungs and bones.
Three years later, doctors told her the cancer was terminal and she would not live to see Christmas.
Jo had been dating Pete Ames, himself a testicular cancer survivor, for just six months. She said: “A few weeks later, we were painting my room and Pete burst into tears. He said he didn’t want me to leave this world not being his wife.”
Business analyst Pete, now 35, decorated his house with fairy lights and wrote, “I love you” on the walls in 25 different languages to pop the question. The couple then planned their wedding in just eight weeks.
Jo said: “I had an IV drip taped to the underside of my arm, but it was an incredible day.”
Image: Jo Kelly) Jo Kelly)
Days before the wedding, Jo was given a new drug which stopped the cancer progressing, before another drug sent it into remission. For the first time, Jo was stable enough for a stem-cell transplant.
But blood disease charity Anthony Nolan only found one potential lifesaver with a matching tissue type on the worldwide register. That person was Stefan, who joined the register in his home town of Bielefeld, North West Germany.
Jo said: “We were terrified he might not want to go through with it, but everything fell into place.”
Stefan said: “My question was never, ‘Should I do this?’. It was, ‘How do I help?’.”
Stefan made the 360-mile round trip from Hamburg, where he was an intern, to a clinic in Berlin to donate. Jo had her transplant in 2012, but the chemo she needed to kill off her immune system before she received Stefan’s cells left her so weak she nearly died.
She said: “There was one night where I hit rock bottom. I knew if I chose, I could pass away quietly. But I had to keep trying for Pete and my parents.”
Image: Jo Kelly) Jo Kelly)
Jo slowly recovered and wrote a thank you letter to Stefan shortly after the life-saving transplant.
She never received Stefan’s reply and believes it was delivered to an old address.
Their incredible story might have ended there. But nearly two years ago Jo, who was left infertile by the chemotherapy before her transplant, tried for a baby with husband Pete via IVF.
An embryo made using Pete’s sperm and a donor egg was implanted in Jo’s womb. Phoebe was born in March last year and celebrated her first birthday last Thursday.
Jo, a data engineer from Lichfield, Staffs, said: “I still marvel at the fact this little soul wasn’t really meant to exist, yet she is so special.
“Having Phoebe felt like such a big moment, I had to try to tell my donor. I’m so glad I did.”
Image: Jo Kelly) Jo Kelly)
Stefan agreed. “It was a little bit heartbreaking to find out that Jo didn’t receive my first letter. I’m so pleased she wrote again.” Jo also developed a new passion for running, which she shares with Stefan. She completed the London Marathon on her 33rd birthday in 2018.
When Jo met Stefan in Manchester, she presented him with her marathon medal to thank him for everything. Jo said: “It belongs to Stefan as much as me, I wouldn’t have it without him.
“We joked that he gave me his love of running along with his stem cells.”
And she added: “Meeting Stefan feels like a fitting conclusion to a huge chapter of my life. I don’t know what the future holds, but I hope I can keep in touch with my blood brother.”


thedailymirror--2020-03-10--Louis Theroux's secret cancer heartbreak last year amid Bake Off appearance

Louis Theroux revealed that a family member died from cancer last year as he appeared on The Great British Bake Off in aid of Stand Up To Cancer tonight .
The 49-year-old journalist and presenter took part in the Channel 4 baking show alongside Ovie Soko , Russell Howard and Jenny Eclair to present his baked treats to Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith .
GBBO returned tonight to help raise money for Stand Up To Cancer , a national fundraising campaign from Cancer Research UK and Channel 4 .
Ever since the project launched in 2012 it has raised £62million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patients around the country .
In between baking tonight , Louis opened up about losing a family members from cancer .
He said : `` I 've had family members who have experienced cancer .
My aunt died from cancer .
`` Listen , it 's something that touches lots of people and the more that we can do to combat it and to support people who have it , then the better . ''
This evening , comedian Jenny was given the Star Baker apron after wowing with the Signature Bake , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ programme aired tonight , Louis tweeted : `` Omg .
The presh .
It ’ s all coming back .
# GBBO . ''
He also tweeted excitedly about receiving a handshake from both judges and Noel Fielding .
He tweeted : `` Three handshakes .
THAT HAS NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE !
!
# GBBO . ''
*The Great British Bake Off returns next Tuesday at 8pm on Channel 4

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Journalist and presenter Louis Theroux took part in Channel 4 baking show alongside Ovie Soko, Russell Howard and Jenny Eclair tonight
Louis Theroux revealed that a family member died from cancer last year as he appeared on The Great British Bake Off in aid of Stand Up To Cancer tonight.
The 49-year-old journalist and presenter took part in the Channel 4 baking show alongside Ovie Soko, Russell Howard and Jenny Eclair to present his baked treats to Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith.
GBBO returned tonight to help raise money for Stand Up To Cancer, a national fundraising campaign from Cancer Research UK and Channel 4.
Ever since the project launched in 2012 it has raised £62million for projects and trials involving 11,000 cancer patients around the country.
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
In between baking tonight, Louis opened up about losing a family members from cancer.
He said: "I've had family members who have experienced cancer. My aunt died from cancer.
"Listen, it's something that touches lots of people and the more that we can do to combat it and to support people who have it, then the better."
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4) Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
This evening, comedian Jenny was given the Star Baker apron after wowing with the Signature Bake, Technical Challenge and Showstopper.
As the programme aired tonight, Louis tweeted: "Omg. The presh. It’s all coming back. #GBBO."
He also tweeted excitedly about receiving a handshake from both judges and Noel Fielding.
He tweeted: "Three handshakes. THAT HAS NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE!! #GBBO."
*The Great British Bake Off returns next Tuesday at 8pm on Channel 4


thedailymirror--2020-03-10--'I was homeless and drinking a litre of vodka a day at 17 - until I was saved'

At the age of 16 , Aisa Ali was homeless and sleeping in the stands of a rugby club as it was the warmest place she could find .
Things were so bad after her parents split that she tried to take her own life , and at 17 she was an alcoholic drinking a litre of vodka a day and taking drugs .
But an intervention by foster parents and the Prince ’ s Trust helped Aisa to turn her life around .
Six years later , not only is she holding down a job , but she is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Switzerland Group Young Ambassador Award , in partnership with the Daily Mirror , at today ’ s Prince ’ s Trust Awards .
The 22-year-old said : “ I feel completely honoured and humbled and I ’ d tell anyone who may be struggling to always believe that there ’ s a better life than what you ’ re living right now .
“ Everyone should join the Prince ’ s Trust – it saved my life.
” Growing up , Aisa was a happy kid until her parents split when she was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , her relationship with her mum spiralled , and she was thrown out when she was 16 .
She said : “ I got home one day and all of my stuff was in a bag in the garden.
” After being homeless for four months she was placed with foster carers but she then ran away to move in with her boyfriend who was 10 years older .
Aisa said : “ I started drinking and taking drugs every single day .
I ’ d drink at least a litre of straight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Aisa moved back in with her foster parents .
At the job centre she heard about the 12-week Prince ’ s Trust programme , which combined learning teamwork skills with a residential programme and work placements .
She formed a close bond with team leader Abby Heath , who she calls her “ second mum ” , and was offered a job as a logistics co-ordinator .
The experience had given her a sense of independence and had made her a lot more confident , she said .
“ Everyone thought I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alcoholic for the rest of my life but I ’ ve proved them wrong.
” Now Aisa , who lives independently in Leicestershire with her cat , is dedicated to sharing her story with other young people via her YouTube channel .
And she has even met Prince Charles .
She said : “ I got to tell him my story and thanked him personally for setting up such an amazing trust .
He told us to embrace our individuality and never let anyone take it away.
” The future is positive , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just want to be happy and spread positivity .
That ’ s the most important thing .
”

Aisa Ali has won the Watches of Switzerland Group Young Ambassador Award at the Prince’s Trust Awards after she turned her life around having been thrown out of her home at 16
'I was homeless and drinking a litre of vodka a day at 17 - until I was saved'
At the age of 16, Aisa Ali was homeless and sleeping in the stands of a rugby club as it was the warmest place she could find.
Things were so bad after her parents split that she tried to take her own life, and at 17 she was an alcoholic drinking a litre of vodka a day and taking drugs.
But an intervention by foster parents and the Prince’s Trust helped Aisa to turn her life around.
Six years later, not only is she holding down a job, but she is also set to win the Watches of Switzerland Group Young Ambassador Award, in partnership with the Daily Mirror, at today’s Prince’s Trust Awards.
The 22-year-old said: “I feel completely honoured and humbled and I’d tell anyone who may be struggling to always believe that there’s a better life than what you’re living right now.
Image: Princes Trust) Princes Trust)
“Everyone should join the Prince’s Trust – it saved my life.”
Growing up, Aisa was a happy kid until her parents split when she was 11.
She developed mental health issues, her relationship with her mum spiralled, and she was thrown out when she was 16.
She said: “I got home one day and all of my stuff was in a bag in the garden.”
Image: Princes Trust) Princes Trust)
After being homeless for four months she was placed with foster carers but she then ran away to move in with her boyfriend who was 10 years older.
Aisa said: “I started drinking and taking drugs every single day. I’d drink at least a litre of straight vodka.”
When the relationship ended, Aisa moved back in with her foster parents.
Image: Princes Trust) Princes Trust)
At the job centre she heard about the 12-week Prince’s Trust programme, which combined learning teamwork skills with a residential programme and work placements.
She formed a close bond with team leader Abby Heath, who she calls her “second mum”, and was offered a job as a logistics co-ordinator.
The experience had given her a sense of independence and had made her a lot more confident, she said.
Image: Princes Trust) Princes Trust)
“Everyone thought I’d be a drug addict or an alcoholic for the rest of my life but I’ve proved them wrong.”
Now Aisa, who lives independently in Leicestershire with her cat, is dedicated to sharing her story with other young people via her YouTube channel.
And she has even met Prince Charles.
She said: “I got to tell him my story and thanked him personally for setting up such an amazing trust. He told us to embrace our individuality and never let anyone take it away.”
The future is positive, she says, adding: “I just want to be happy and spread positivity. That’s the most important thing.”


thedailymirror--2020-03-10--How coronavirus will impact every aspect of our lives from schools to transport

Whether you fall victim to coronavirus or not , the outbreak is guaranteed to affect your life .
Our readers are quite rightly demanding to know what the Government and big organisations are doing .
So here is our at-a-glance guide to the impact the crisis is having ... and what might be coming next .
Heads are under pressure from health officials to stay open .
Shutting schools would have a huge impact on parents , public services and the wider economy .
China , where the outbreak started , took the drastic step of closing all schools and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closed schools and universities – and cancelled exams .
Here , all efforts are being made to stick to the timetable for GSCEs and A-levels .
Delaying A-levels in particular could have a big knock-on impact on university admissions .
The Government says school closures are possible as part of “ population distancing strategies ” to slow the spread of the disease – although there are no immediate plans to do so .
Measures to limit the risk of face-to-face contact in GP surgeries and hospitals include using more phone appointments and video @ @ @ @ @ @ @ push the outbreak ’ s peak towards the summer , hoping the warm weather will lessen the impact and let hospitals recover from winter .
But they have warned that dealing with urgent cases could mean other services being reduced temporarily .
That could result in routine ops like hip replacements being cancelled to free up beds for Covid-19 victims .
Public Health England says there are currently no specific concerns about using public transport .
Restrictions could be imposed but it might depend where you are .
It could be tied in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home where possible .
Previous research suggested London Underground commuters are more at risk of catching respiratory illnesses .
Transport for London has upped its cleaning of Tube trains and buses .
And Network Rail says cleaning of “ high-touch areas ” in stations has been stepped up .
The Government is not recommending staff on public transport wear face masks .
But PHE says they should avoid close contact with anyone who may be infected .
Royal Bank of Scotland has confirmed customers affected by coronavirus can defer mortgage or loan repayments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TSB is offering a mortgage holiday of up to two months and both are allowing savers with fixed rate accounts to get their money early without a penalty .
Trade body UK Finance said all banks would consider loan and mortgage holidays , and increasing overdrafts , for those whose incomes take a hit from the outbreak .
Stock market turbulence due to Covid-19 led to the black hole in UK company pension schemes ballooning from £74billion to £124bn last month .
British Airways has suspended all flights to Italy until April 4 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same , until April 3 , and is operating “ rescue flights ” for passengers already there .
Ryanair is halting services to and from Italy until April 8 .
Passengers on cancelled flights should be entitled to refunds .
No-frills carrier Norwegian is preparing to cancel around 3,000 flights between mid-March and mid-June and temporarily laying off a “ significant ” chunk of staff .
Trade body Airports Council International said the outbreak was “ turning into a shock of unprecedented proportions ” .
It fears passenger numbers through European airports could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If there is a rapid rise in Covid-19 cases here , other countries could advise against all but essential travel to the UK .
Advice to work from home has hit trade in city centre pubs , with the number of drinkers down up to 30 % in some areas .
UK Hospitality said “ it ’ s as if somebody flipped a switch ” , with once buzzing bars now deserted .
But while high street pubs suffer , locals are getting trade from remote workers who head to the corner boozer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ town .
And bookings for events , conferences and hotel rooms have slumped by 50 % for the next two to three weeks as people avoid large gatherings .
Should the virus spread , pubs may be forced to impose a 3ft exclusion zone between drinkers and have last orders at 6pm .
And there could be a ban on screening live sports to keep numbers down .
Hotels are riding the storm but want emergency measures such as a VAT cut or a business rates holiday of up to six months for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care home has closed its doors to visitors .
Sunningdale in Tamworth , Staffs , acted after a case of coronavirus was confirmed at a nearby school .
Fears of a significant number of workers having to self-isolate has led to talks between the Government and care home bosses over how they could fill the void .
There are around 1.5 million carers in Britain and a major outbreak could put 220,000 in self-isolation .
The Department of Health is looking into suggestions that background checks for workers who have close physical contact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could extend to those who have left care work or retired being drafted back in without the usual lengthy wait for approval .
Care homes are already asking relatives to think twice about visiting and urging families to stay in touch with their loved ones by phone .
But all visits could be banned if the outbreak escalates .
Tesco has already imposed rationing on certain items , with shoppers limited to five packs of baked beans , pasta , longlife milk , tinned veg and bleach .
It is the only chain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shoppers to how many toiletries they can buy .
The Co-op has a limit of three on packs of loo rolls , hand sanitiser , antibacterial soap and hand and surface wipes .
Aldi has clamped down on loo rolls , allowing one pack per person , and is also rationing hand sanitisers , as are Boots , Asda , Iceland and Waitrose .
Morrisons is limiting us to six bottles of bleach and Sainsbury ’ s has a three-pack limit on soap , handwash and tissues .
With shoppers ignoring advice and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the late-night curfew on delivery lorries .
And supermarkets are urging friends , family and neighbours of vulnerable , elderly folk who have to self-isolate to help do their shopping .
Sporting events are currently unaffected by restrictions here , although away European footie clashes are to be played behind closed doors .
Bayern Munich and Chelsea ’ s Champions League match will be played without fans , as will Manchester United ’ s Europa League tie with LASK .
There is talk of banning over-70s – the biggest risk group – from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Palace manager Roy Hodgson , pictured , who is 72 .
England ’ s friendly against Italy at Wembley on March 27 is at risk and while there are no plans to cancel Wimbledon , tennis bosses will offer refunds if it is affected .
Cheltenham is still on but the racing festival is not a sell-out .
All domestic sport has been banned in Italy until April 3 and top-flight French football is to be played behind closed doors or no more than 1,000 spectators .
If the Government follows suit and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ broadcasters could be asked to screen live matches or highlights for free .
Churches , synagogues and mosques are telling worshippers to follow Government advice on “ good hygiene practice ” .
The Church of England said communion would only be banned in areas where there were high cases of infection .
Peace handshakes and the laying on of hands would also be suspended .
All churches have been urged to install hand sanitisers .
Synagogues have banned handshakes and kissing the holy book , and are asking worshippers to set up “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ each other – with eight people phoning eight others and so on .
Those with health conditions are being urged to stay away from funerals .
London ’ s Central Synagogue said numbers were down by a third , week on week .
And London Central Mosque said while numbers were not hit , worshippers are urged to be hygiene- conscious .

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We take a look at how the spread of the killer disease COVID-19 will leave nothing untouched including schools, hospitals, public transport, pubs and hotels, care homes, supermarkets and more...
How coronavirus will impact every aspect of our lives from schools to transport
Whether you fall victim to coronavirus or not, the outbreak is guaranteed to affect your life.
Our readers are quite rightly demanding to know what the Government and big organisations are doing.
So here is our at-a-glance guide to the impact the crisis is having... and what might be coming next.
Schools
Heads are under pressure from health officials to stay open.
Shutting schools would have a huge impact on parents, public services and the
wider economy.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
China, where the outbreak started, took the drastic step of closing all schools and colleges. Italy, too, has closed schools and universities – and cancelled exams.
Here, all efforts are being made to stick to the timetable for GSCEs and A-levels.
Delaying A-levels in particular could have a big knock-on impact on university admissions.
The Government says school closures are possible as part of “population distancing strategies” to slow the spread of the disease – although there are no immediate plans to do so.
Hospitals
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Measures to limit the risk of face-to-face contact in GP surgeries and hospitals include using more phone appointments and video calls.
NHS chiefs are trying to push the outbreak’s peak towards the summer, hoping the warm weather will lessen the impact and let hospitals recover from winter.
But they have warned that dealing with urgent cases could mean other services being reduced temporarily.
That could result in routine ops like hip replacements being cancelled to free up beds for Covid-19 victims.
Public transport
Image: WalesOnline/Rob Browne) WalesOnline/Rob Browne)
Public Health England says there are currently no specific concerns about using public transport.
Restrictions could be imposed but it might depend where you are. It could be tied in with advice for people to work from home where possible.
Previous research suggested London Underground commuters are more at risk of catching respiratory illnesses.
Transport for London has upped its cleaning of Tube trains and buses. And Network Rail says cleaning of “high-touch areas” in stations has been stepped up.
The Government is not recommending staff on public transport wear face masks. But PHE says they should avoid close contact with anyone who may be infected.
Mortgages
Image: Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
Royal Bank of Scotland has confirmed customers affected by coronavirus can defer mortgage or loan repayments for up to three months.
Rival TSB is offering a mortgage holiday of up to two months and both are allowing savers with fixed rate accounts to get their money early without a penalty.
Trade body UK Finance said all banks would consider loan and mortgage holidays, and increasing overdrafts, for those whose incomes take a hit from the outbreak.
Stock market turbulence due to Covid-19 led to the black hole in UK company pension schemes ballooning from £74billion to £124bn last month.
Airlines
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British Airways has suspended all flights to Italy until April 4.
Budget rival easyJet is doing the same, until April 3, and is operating “rescue flights” for passengers already there.
Ryanair is halting services to and from Italy until April 8.
Passengers on cancelled flights should be entitled to refunds.
No-frills carrier Norwegian is preparing to cancel around 3,000 flights between mid-March and
mid-June and temporarily laying off a “significant” chunk of staff. Trade body Airports Council
International said the outbreak was “turning into a shock of unprecedented proportions”.
It fears passenger numbers through European airports could plunge by 187 million this year.
If there is a rapid rise in Covid-19 cases here, other countries could advise against all but essential travel to the UK.
Pubs and hotels
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Advice to work from home has hit trade in city centre pubs, with the number of drinkers down up to 30% in some areas.
UK Hospitality said “it’s as if somebody flipped a switch”, with once buzzing bars now deserted.
But while high street pubs suffer, locals are getting trade from remote workers who head to the corner boozer for a pint rather than travel to town.
And bookings for events, conferences and hotel rooms have slumped by 50% for the next two to three weeks as people avoid large gatherings.
Should the virus spread, pubs may be forced to impose a 3ft exclusion zone between drinkers and have last orders at 6pm. And there could be a ban on screening live sports to keep numbers down.
Hotels are riding the storm but want emergency measures such as a VAT cut or a business rates holiday of up to six months for security.
Care homes
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As yet, just one care home has closed its doors to visitors.
Sunningdale in Tamworth, Staffs, acted after a case of coronavirus was confirmed at a nearby school.
Fears of a significant number of workers having to self-isolate has led to talks between the Government and care home bosses over how they could fill the void.
There are around 1.5 million carers in Britain and a major outbreak could put 220,000 in self-isolation.
The Department of Health is looking into suggestions that background checks for workers who have close physical contact with vulnerable people be relaxed.
This could extend to those who have left care work or retired being drafted back in without the usual lengthy wait for approval.
Care homes are already asking relatives to think twice about visiting and urging families to stay in touch with their loved ones by phone.
But all visits could be banned if the outbreak escalates.
Supermarkets
Image: Dinendra Haria/LNP) Dinendra Haria/LNP)
Tesco has already imposed rationing on certain items, with shoppers limited to five packs of baked beans, pasta, longlife milk, tinned veg and bleach.
It is the only chain to ration food but rivals are restricting shoppers to how many toiletries they can buy.
The Co-op has a limit of three on packs of loo rolls, hand sanitiser, antibacterial soap and hand and surface wipes.
Aldi has clamped down on loo rolls, allowing one pack per person, and is also rationing hand sanitisers, as are Boots, Asda, Iceland and Waitrose.
Morrisons is limiting us to six bottles of bleach and Sainsbury’s has a three-pack limit on soap, handwash and tissues.
With shoppers ignoring advice and stockpiling staples, the Government has lifted the late-night curfew on delivery lorries. And supermarkets are urging friends, family and neighbours of vulnerable, elderly folk who have to self-isolate to help do their shopping.
Sport
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Sporting events are currently unaffected by restrictions here, although away European footie clashes are to be played behind closed doors.
Bayern Munich and Chelsea’s Champions League match will be played without fans, as will Manchester United ’s Europa League tie with LASK.
There is talk of banning over-70s – the biggest risk group – from football matches, which could hit Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson, pictured, who is 72.
England’s friendly against Italy at Wembley on March 27 is at risk and while there are no plans to cancel Wimbledon, tennis bosses will offer refunds if it is affected.
Cheltenham is still on but the racing festival is not a sell-out.
All domestic sport has been banned in Italy until April 3 and top-flight French football is to be played behind closed doors or no more than 1,000 spectators.
If the Government follows suit and bans crowds at sporting events, pay-to-view broadcasters could be asked to screen live matches or highlights for free.
Religion
Image: Aldershot News and Mail) Aldershot News and Mail)
Churches, synagogues and mosques are telling worshippers to follow Government advice on “good hygiene practice”.
The Church of England said communion would only be banned in areas where there were high cases of infection.
Peace handshakes and the laying on of hands would also be suspended. All churches have been urged to install hand sanitisers.
Synagogues have banned handshakes and kissing the holy book, and are asking worshippers to set up “telephone trees” to keep tabs on each other – with eight people phoning eight others and so on.
Those with health conditions are being urged to stay away from funerals.
London’s Central Synagogue said numbers were down by a third, week on week.
And London Central Mosque said while numbers were not hit, worshippers are urged to be hygiene- conscious.
Major religious events could be live-streamed.


thedailymirror--2020-03-10--Usain Bolt confirms he's having a baby girl with long-term partner Kasi Bennett

Usain Bolt has announced he will be a father to a baby daughter with girlfriend Kasi Bennett .
The 100m world record holder , 33 , who retired from the track in 2017 , made the announcement at a gender reveal party on Monday .
The party , held at Peter 's Rock in Kingston , Jamaica , featured a huge firework display and a celebrity guest list .
In a video on social media , Bolt said : `` I just did the reveal and I 'm a girl dad . ''
He went on to send a message @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Any man , any boy , do n't play with me ! ''
Bolt and Bennett have been together for six years with her identity kept quiet until towards the end of the sprinter 's career .
The pair announced that they were expecting a child in January and were keen to shout about the gender this week .
The party featured pictures and video of the couple before a countdown preceded the big reveal and fireworks were let off .
Bolt attempted to keep his relationship under wrap for several @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the media .
In 2016 , he said : `` I 'm not going to tell you who she is , I want to keep it small for now , because I know when it gets out there 's going to be a lot of things to say , and I told her she ca n't handle it .
`` Because I 've been through the media .
I understand how you guys are – especially the British media . ''

Olympic champions Usain Bolt, 33, revealed that he is set to become a "girl dad" after he and his long-term girlfriend Kasi Bennett, 30, threw a gender reveal party
Usain Bolt has announced he will be a father to a baby daughter with girlfriend Kasi Bennett.
The 100m world record holder, 33, who retired from the track in 2017, made the announcement at a gender reveal party on Monday.
The party, held at Peter's Rock in Kingston, Jamaica, featured a huge firework display and a celebrity guest list.
In a video on social media, Bolt said: "I just did the reveal and I'm a girl dad."
He went on to send a message to any future potential boyfriends, adding: "Any man, any boy, don't play with me!"
Bolt and Bennett have been together for six years with her identity kept quiet until towards the end of the sprinter's career.
Image: Shutterstock) Shutterstock)
The pair announced that they were expecting a child in January and were keen to shout about the gender this week.
The party featured pictures and video of the couple before a countdown preceded the big reveal and fireworks were let off.
Bolt attempted to keep his relationship under wrap for several years to keep his girlfriend out of the media.
In 2016, he said: "I'm not going to tell you who she is, I want to keep it small for now, because I know when it gets out there's going to be a lot of things to say, and I told her she can't handle it.
"Because I've been through the media. I understand how you guys are – especially the British media."


thedailymirror--2020-03-10--Campaigners urge Rishi Sunak to use Budget to helps millions of kids in poverty

Campaigners want Rishi Sunak to use Wednesday ’ s Budget to help the millions of children living in poverty .
They are calling on the Chancellor to raise child benefit and scrap punitive welfare measures .
The Mirror ’ s Give Me Five campaign is demanding a £5-a-week rise in child benefit , an end to the two- child limit and universal credit reform .
Since the Tories came to power child poverty has risen by 500,000 to 4.1million and is forecast to hit 5.2million by 2023 .
Judith Cavanagh of the End Child Poverty Coalition said : “ With @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grip of poverty on 4.2 million children.
” The £5 child benefit rise would lift 200,000 children out of poverty instantly .
As part of the Give Me Five campaign , Mirror Online recently told how one teenager from poverty-stricken Limehouse , east London , overcame challenges in her area to get offered a place at University of Oxford .
Despite growing up the area in the UK with the highest level of child poverty , Thamima showed great determination to access outstanding education at one of Britain 's top universities .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feels living in poverty does affect them mentally .
`` They see their parents stress over money and the bills .
`` I grew up in a two-bedroom council house with six people ( mum , dad and three siblings ) so overcrowding is normal to me . ''

Campaigners say the Budget is a great opportunity for new Chancellor Rishi Sunak to raise child benefit, something supported by Daily Mirror's Give Me Five campaign
Campaigners urge Rishi Sunak to use Budget to helps millions of kids in poverty
Campaigners want Rishi Sunak to use today’s Budget to help the millions of children living in poverty.
They are calling on the Chancellor to raise child benefit and scrap punitive welfare measures.
The Mirror’s Give Me Five campaign is demanding a £5-a-week rise in child benefit, an end to the two- child limit and universal credit reform.
Since the Tories came to power child poverty has risen by 500,000 to 4.1million and is forecast to hit 5.2million by 2023.
Judith Cavanagh of the End Child Poverty Coalition said: “With this budget the Chancellor can release the grip of poverty on 4.2 million children.”
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The £5 child benefit rise would lift 200,000 children out of poverty instantly.
As part of the Give Me Five campaign, Mirror Online recently told how one teenager from poverty-stricken Limehouse, east London, overcame challenges in her area to get offered a place at University of Oxford.
Despite growing up the area in the UK with the highest level of child poverty, Thamima showed great determination to access outstanding education at one of Britain's top universities.
She said: "The stress a child feels living in poverty does affect them mentally.
"They see their parents stress over money and the bills.
"I grew up in a two-bedroom council house with six people (mum, dad and three siblings) so overcrowding is normal to me."
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Shocking figures show a huge variation between rich and poor across the country.
More than half of children in 10 Parliamentary constituencies officially live in poverty - including areas of London, Birmingham, Manchester, Bradford and Blackburn.
Without action the number of kids in poverty in the UK is set to rise even further from 4.1million to 5.2million in the next two years.
We want an immediate increase in child benefit - a move which would lift 200,000 children out of destitution.
We also want the Government to restore child tax credits, to scrap the two-child limit and to axe the benefit cap.
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Alison Garnham, Chief Executive of Child Poverty Action Group said: “We’re a country that wants every child to thrive. But child poverty is rising – not falling.
“That should ring alarm bells for every politician because it will damage children’s well- being, their chances in life and the country’s economy."
Labour MP David Lammy , whose Tottenham constituency has a child poverty figure of 48.6%, told Mirror Online that Tory austerity and cruel changes to the benefit system were to blame.
He warned that this was fuelling the knife crime epidemic which has blighted the capital, and said the repercussions will be felt for generations to come.
He said: "The consequences of a whole new generation of impoverished children will be felt for generations – not only in reduced educational opportunity and economic output, but also the knife crime epidemic that exists on our streets.”
His views were echoed by Manchester Central MP Lucy Powell, who said: "Falling child poverty was one of the legacies of the last Labour government, yet a decade of Tory rule has shamefully reversed that trend."
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In a column for the Daily Mirror, London Mayor Sadiq Khan wrote: "Our research shows that 75,000 more of London’s children will be driven into poverty by 2022 as a result of the Government’s welfare reforms.
"As a society we must stand up and put a stop to this.
"But the only way we will succeed is if we reject the politics of divide and rule, and instead come together to demand investment in our young people’s futures, regardless of whether they live in the north or the south, in a town or a city, or in Liverpool or London."


thedailymirror--2020-03-10--Len McCluskey: Chancellor must avoid tsunami of coronavirus and Brexit job losses

Tuesday 's budget is the opportunity for Boris Johnson and his Chancellor to show they ’ re serious about rebalancing the economy .
The opportunity to demonstrate a real commitment to supporting vulnerable sectors and jobs during the Covid-19 outbreak , but also to kick-starting the economy when it ’ s over .
In the face of a perfect storm of post-Brexit uncertainty , economic downturn and coronavirus , ministers have it in their power to avoid a tsunami of job losses on our high streets , in our struggling manufacturing industries and regional airports and their supply chains .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ levelling up the regions of this country , but seems incapable of learning the lessons of past failure .
It doesn ’ t walk the walk to preserve industries and protect local economies .
Flybe ’ s collapse is testimony to government inaction to protect regional economies and seize opportunities .
Rishi Sunak , working people need to hear measures from you to boost regional development , including house building , electric vehicle charging networks and battery production facilities , investment in skills , green technology and jobs .
With our aviation and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jobs at stake , continued inaction simply isn ’ t an option .
With the future of some regional airports now hanging by a thread , the fears of the industry ’ s workforce can be allayed with a delay in the payment of airline taxes and duties and the extension of loans to airlines and airports so they can retain staff and routes until bookings recover .
There must also be subsidies for the key routes tied to long-term environmental commitments as part of an integrated , sustainable transport network .
What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s commitment to building connectivity between far-flung parts of our nations and our metropolitan cities ?
For manufacturing , we desperately need intervention and investment in our infrastructure to revive the fortunes of our left-behind industrial heartlands – those very heartlands that voted for the Tories last December .
Yet the long-awaited 30-year National Infrastructure Strategy with its £200 billion of capital investment that was to be published alongside the Budget has been postponed .
So Mr Sunak , when you open your red box today don ’ t disappoint .

The leader of the Unite union, Len McCluskey, has called on Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, not to disappoint the people when he opens his red budget box
Today's budget is the opportunity for Boris Johnson and his Chancellor to show they’re serious about rebalancing the economy.
The opportunity to demonstrate a real commitment to supporting vulnerable sectors and jobs during the Covid-19 outbreak, but also to kick-starting the economy when it’s over.
In the face of a perfect storm of post-Brexit uncertainty, economic downturn and coronavirus, ministers have it in their power to avoid a tsunami of job losses on our high streets, in our struggling manufacturing industries and regional airports and their supply chains.
Yet this government talks the talk of levelling up the regions of this country, but seems incapable of learning the lessons of past failure.
It doesn’t walk the walk to preserve industries and protect local economies.
Flybe’s collapse is testimony to government inaction to protect regional economies and seize opportunities.
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Rishi Sunak, working people need to hear measures from you to boost regional development, including house building, electric vehicle charging networks and battery production facilities, investment in skills, green technology and jobs.
With our aviation and manufacturing sectors in crisis and thousands of jobs at stake, continued inaction simply isn’t an option.
With the future of some regional airports now hanging by a thread, the fears of the industry’s workforce can be allayed with a delay in the payment of airline taxes and duties and the extension of loans to airlines and airports so they can retain staff and routes until bookings recover.
There must also be subsidies for the key routes tied to long-term environmental commitments as part of an integrated, sustainable transport network.
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What better way than to demonstrate the government’s commitment to building connectivity between far-flung parts of our nations and our metropolitan cities?
For manufacturing, we desperately need intervention and investment in our infrastructure to revive the fortunes of our left-behind industrial heartlands – those very heartlands that voted for the Tories last December.
Yet the long-awaited 30-year National Infrastructure Strategy with its £200 billion of capital investment that was to be published alongside the Budget has been postponed.
So Mr Sunak, when you open your red box today don’t disappoint.
The voters are watching.


thedailymirror--2020-03-10--How Meghan Markle changed the Royal Family forever in just 40 months

As Meghan Markle walked alone down the aisle on her wedding day it was clear she was a royal bride like no other .
A woman of colour and divorced Hollywood actress with a strong feminist voice was marrying into a family rooted in tradition and shackled by protocol .
Prince Harry , waiting nervously at the altar , already knew his wife would break the royal mould , as his mother had 37 years earlier .
But the rest of his family had no idea how the Markle Sparkle would change their fortunes forever .
Or that the breath @ @ @ @ @ @ @ monarchy would soon become a whirlwind of change .
In 40 months Meghan Markle transformed the House of Windsor and changed the old world order .
She made a stuffy institution relevant to a new generation , gave the monarch her first-mixed race grandchild and championed different causes .
Until her husband , haunted by Princess Diana ’ s fate , felt he couldn ’ t protect his wife and child or “ thrive ” in the royal spotlight .
So , at the end of this month the Duke and Duchess of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ abdicating ” for a new life with Archie , in America .
And when they waved goodbye at Westminster Abbey on Thursday it brought a lump to many throats .
Because it felt like only yesterday that we first saw our favourite bachelor prince with the woman who ’ d stolen his heart .
It was December 2016 and the couple , secretly dating since July , had snuck out to the theatre in London ’ s West End .
The following September Meghan broke with tradition by talking about Harry in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We ’ re a couple , ” she said .
“ We ’ re in love.
” Later that month they went public , holding hands at the Invitctus Games in Toronto .
Meghan ’ s ripped jeans and white shirt were an instant hit with fashion conscious youngsters who made her a style icon .
Photos of the couple smooching at the closing ceremony convinced us Harry had found “ the one ” and two months later the engagement was announced .
Their first joint interview proved Meghan was a natural communicator @ @ @ @ @ @ @ promote unconventional causes .
Christmas at Sandringham saw her trending on social media when she arrived for church in a hat compared to the poo emoji .
And after being criticised for wearing the wrong colour tights at a garden party she vowed to stick to her own style – be it bare legs , a “ messy bun ” or mixing Topshop with designer outfits .
Harry and Meghan ’ s wedding ceremony was utterly unique – with a gospel choir and that charismatic American preacher .
And her feminist independence shone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down the aisle after the bitter fall out with her father and gave her own speech at the reception .
Following the wedding she broke with convention at official engagements by hugging strangers , telling people “ Call me Meghan ” and – shock , horror - shutting her own car door .
But she also made private visits to women ’ s charities and regularly joined volunteers at the community kitchen supporting those affected by the Grenfell Tower tragedy .
In February Meghan visited a charity supporting female sex workers .
While @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by writing uplifting messages like “ You are loved ” and “ You are special ” on the bananas .
Throughout her pregnancy she was happy to show of her baby bump in figure-hugging dresses – a far cry from Diana ’ s smocks and voluminous coats But she also drew controversy by unconventionally jetting off to New York for a lavish baby-shower with celebrity pals .
The Sussexes broke with tradition again by refusing to reveal their plans for the May 2019 birth .
Instead they presented baby Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - at the briefest photo call .
They had started to control their own publicity – using a personal photograph and releasing pictures on social media .
Like the one of Archie being introduced to his grandparents the Queen , Prince Philip and Meghan ’ s mum Doria Ragland – a touching image summing up the new face of the royal family .
And then it all started to get a bit stormy .
On their tour of South Africa with Archie last Autumn it was clear Meghan was struggling in the spotlight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Meghan revealed her deep unhappiness to ITN ’ s Tom Bradby .
Storm Sussex was starting to build ... and the wind of change was about to rock the monarchy .

Meghan Markle brought the royal family into the 21st century, breaking convention on several occasions,including hugging strangers at official engagements and telling them 'Call me Meghan'
How Meghan Markle changed the Royal Family forever in just 40 months
As Meghan Markle walked alone down the aisle on her wedding day it was clear she was a royal bride like no other.
A woman of colour and divorced Hollywood actress with a strong feminist voice was marrying into a family rooted in tradition and shackled by protocol.
Prince Harry , waiting nervously at the altar, already knew his wife would break the royal mould, as his mother had 37 years earlier.
But the rest of his family had no idea how the Markle Sparkle would change their fortunes forever.
Or that the breath of fresh air she brought to the monarchy would soon become a whirlwind of change.
Image: 2019 Chris Allerton/Sussex Royal/Getty) 2019 Chris Allerton/Sussex Royal/Getty)
In 40 months Meghan Markle transformed the House of Windsor and changed the old world order.
She made a stuffy institution relevant to a new generation, gave the monarch her first-mixed race grandchild and championed different causes.
Until her husband, haunted by Princess Diana’s fate, felt he couldn’t protect his wife and child or “thrive” in the royal spotlight.
So, at the end of this month the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will take the unprecedented step of “abdicating” for a new life with Archie, in America.
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And when they waved goodbye at Westminster Abbey on Thursday it brought a lump to many throats.
Because it felt like only yesterday that we first saw our favourite bachelor prince with the woman who’d stolen his heart. It was December 2016 and the couple, secretly dating since July, had snuck out to the theatre in London’s West End.
The following September Meghan broke with tradition by talking about Harry in a Vanity Fair magazine interview. “We’re a couple,” she said. “We’re in love.”
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Later that month they went public, holding hands at the Invitctus Games in Toronto.
Meghan’s ripped jeans and white shirt were an instant hit with fashion conscious youngsters who made her a style icon.
Photos of the couple smooching at the closing ceremony convinced us Harry had found “the one” and two months later the engagement was announced.
Their first joint interview proved Meghan was a natural communicator, determined to use her voice to promote unconventional causes.
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Christmas at Sandringham saw her trending on social media when she arrived for church in a hat compared to the poo emoji.
And after being criticised for wearing the wrong colour tights at a garden party she vowed to stick to her own style – be it bare legs, a “messy bun” or mixing Topshop with designer outfits.
Harry and Meghan’s wedding ceremony was utterly unique – with a gospel choir and that charismatic American preacher.
And her feminist independence shone through when she chose to walk herself down the aisle after the bitter fall out with her father and gave her own speech at the reception.
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Following the wedding she broke with convention at official engagements by hugging strangers, telling people “Call me Meghan” and – shock, horror - shutting her own car door.
But she also made private visits to women’s charities and regularly joined volunteers at the community kitchen supporting those affected by the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
In February Meghan visited a charity supporting female sex workers. While helping pack food parcels she delighted staff by writing uplifting messages like “You are loved” and “You are special” on the bananas.
Throughout her pregnancy she was happy to show of her baby bump in figure-hugging dresses – a far cry from Diana’s smocks and voluminous coats
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But she also drew controversy by unconventionally jetting off to New York for a lavish baby-shower with celebrity pals.
The Sussexes broke with tradition again by refusing to reveal their plans for the May 2019 birth.
Instead they presented baby Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor - a unique name and no royal title - at the briefest photo call.
They had started to control their own publicity – using a personal photograph and releasing pictures on social media.
Like the one of Archie being introduced to his grandparents the Queen, Prince Philip and Meghan’s mum Doria Ragland – a touching image summing up the new face of the royal family.
And then it all started to get a bit stormy.
On their tour of South Africa with Archie last Autumn it was clear Meghan was struggling in the spotlight.
Harry complained of her being hounded and Meghan revealed her deep unhappiness to ITN’s Tom Bradby.
Storm Sussex was starting to build... and the wind of change was about to rock the monarchy.


thedailymirror--2020-03-12--Witness who helped nail Harold Shipman tells of her close encounter with killer

A woman who saw Harold Shipman visit a pal ’ s house to kill her has finally spoken of how she helped get him convicted .
Gloria Ellis sparked a breakthrough in the case when she called police – linking the mass-murdering GP to a scene for the first time .
She had seen him visit neighbour Winifred Mellor , a widow of 73 , one afternoon in May 1998 then return hours later to “ discover ” her body .
Gloria said : “ I saw a man pull up .
I heard Mrs Mellor ’ s gate go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ clock because I had to pick up my children from school .
“ I came back and I was watching the news at six when he knocked .
“ The same man was there and asked if I had a spare key for Mrs Mellor ’ s .
I said , ‘ You were here this afternoon ’ and he was annoyed that I ’ d seen him in the afternoon .
“ We went into the house and Mrs Mellor looked like she ’ d gone to sleep .
I cried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dead and she was a friend.
” At first , Gloria thought Shipman was just on a house call .
But when he ended up on the news regularly , she went to the police .
Talking on C5 ’ s Shipman : 5 Mistakes That Caught A Killer last night , she said : “ I remember seeing it on the telly .
I said , ‘ That ’ s him , he ’ s the one I saw at Mrs Mellor ’ s ’ .
I thought , ‘ He ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ .
” The show also heard local priest Father Denis Maher was suspicious after an unusually high number of parishioners died suddenly .
He said : “ It would come up they were a patient of Dr Shipman.
” Recalling going to see Winifred ’ s family , he said Shipman arrived too , adding : “ [ He ] said there was no need for a postmortem or autopsy as he ’ d seen her in her final days and could sign the death certificate.
” In 1999 , Shipman was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Gtr Manchester , including Winifred .
But further inquiries found evidence he killed more than 250 .
He hanged himself at HM Prison Wakefield on January 13 , 2004 , a day before turning 58 .
Widow Primrose , 70 , is living in the North of England .

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In 1999, Shipman was convicted of murdering 15 patients in Hyde, Greater Manchester - but further inquiries found evidence he killed more than 250, with Gloria Ellis now speaking out
A woman who saw Harold Shipman visit a pal’s house to kill her has finally spoken of how she helped get him convicted.
Gloria Ellis sparked a breakthrough in the case when she called police – linking the mass-murdering GP to a scene for the first time.
She had seen him visit neighbour Winifred Mellor, a widow of 73, one afternoon in May 1998 then return hours later to “discover” her body.
Gloria said: “I saw a man pull up. I heard Mrs Mellor’s gate go. I knew it was three o’clock because I had to pick up my children from school.
“I came back and I was watching the news at six when he knocked.
Image: PA) PA)
“The same man was there and asked if I had a spare key for Mrs Mellor’s. I said, ‘You were here this afternoon’ and he was annoyed that I’d seen him in the afternoon.
“We went into the house and Mrs Mellor looked like she’d gone to sleep. I cried, I’d never seen anyone dead and she was a friend.”
At first, Gloria thought Shipman was just on a house call. But when he ended up on the news regularly, she went to the police.
Image: PA) PA)
Talking on C5’s Shipman: 5 Mistakes That Caught A Killer last night, she said: “I remember seeing it on the telly. I said, ‘That’s him, he’s the one I saw at Mrs Mellor’s’. I thought, ‘He’s got to have murdered Mrs Mellor’.”
The show also heard local priest Father Denis Maher was suspicious after an unusually high number of parishioners died suddenly.
He said: “It would come up they were a patient of Dr Shipman.”
Recalling going to see Winifred’s family, he said Shipman arrived too, adding: “[He] said there was no need for a postmortem or autopsy as he’d seen her in her final days and could sign the death certificate.”
In 1999, Shipman was convicted of murdering 15 patients in Hyde, Gtr Manchester, including Winifred. But further inquiries found evidence he killed more than 250.
He hanged himself at HM Prison Wakefield on January 13, 2004, a day before turning 58. Widow Primrose, 70, is living in the North of England.


thedailymirror--2020-03-12--Motorists often avoid the road because of heavy rain, study finds

A fifth of motorists have been put off a car journey because of the rain over the past year , according to new research .
The UK was hit by a series of torrential downpours last month following Storms Ciara , Dennis and Jorge , with the Met Office reporting the wettest February on record .
But a survey of 2,000 motorists has revealed how much of a hindrance the wet weather is - with 19 per cent admitting they had avoided driving because of the rain .
And 12 per cent of drivers , which is the equivalent of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been prevented from getting to their destination because of heavy downpours .
It also emerged one in 20 said they had been involved in an accident because of the rain , with nine per cent having a near miss .
The research was conducted by tyre brand Uniroyal , which uses technology inspired by 'shark skin ' in its tyres , making them ideal for wet weather driving .
Its new RainSport 5 has wide bi-directional drainage grooves , which combined with the shark skin technology enables water to be rapidly dispersed from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wears and the tread depth decreases , the tyre 's sipes - thin slits across the rubber - change shape and become wider to increase the water displacement capability and reduce the risk of aquaplaning .
The survey , conducted by OnePoll for Uniroyal , also found 36 per cent of motorists did n't know how to handle their car when it aquaplanes .
In the event of aquaplaning , motorists should take their foot off the accelerator and allow their speed to reduce until they feel in control again .
They should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the vehicle .
Peter Robb , safety expert at Uniroyal Tyres , said : `` Heavy rain can make driving a hazardous experience and we always advise motorists to watch their speed and leave a gap of at least four seconds between themselves and the car in front .
`` We advise regularly checking the tyre tread depth on your vehicle .
`` For safety when driving in the rain or on wet roads , we recommend that tyres should have a minimum tread depth of 3mm .
`` Even if you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Uniroyal , your stopping distance will be greater on wet roads than on dry roads .
`` Our new RainSport 5 tyre is designed in a way that disperses the rainwater better , allowing the tyre greater control of the road .
`` Using 'shark skin ' technology for faster water clearance ensures our tyre keeps you safe on wet roads .
It means you can be prepared and ready for the rain when it comes , which it will . ''
The latest Met Office data revealed February was the wettest since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ average rainfall of 209.1mm measured across the UK - 237 per cent above average for the month .
And the downpours in December , January and February made the UK 's winter the fifth wettest on record .
Recent Department for Transport figures show there were 51 fatal accidents in 2018 where the contributory factor was a slippery road due to the weather .
On top of this , there were 137 fatal accidents due to travelling too fast for the conditions and 19 deadly crashes as a result of vision being affected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fog .
The bad weather results in the average Brit being unable to get to their destination at least twice a year .
Despite knowing how regularly it rains , the average Brit gets completely soaked four times a year .
The survey found that adults spend nearly £2,500 during their lifetime on wet weather gear like umbrellas and waterproof coats , and yet are often under prepared for driving in the rain .
How to drive in heavy rain ; Ensure your tyres have good tread depth Watch your speed

Research conducted by tyre brand Uniroya has found that 19% of motorists avoid driving in the rain and a fifth have been in an accident because of precipitation
Motorists often avoid the road because of heavy rain, study finds
A fifth of motorists have been put off a car journey because of the rain over the past year, according to new research.
The UK was hit by a series of torrential downpours last month following Storms Ciara, Dennis and Jorge, with the Met Office reporting the wettest February on record.
But a survey of 2,000 motorists has revealed how much of a hindrance the wet weather is - with 19 per cent admitting they had avoided driving because of the rain.
And 12 per cent of drivers, which is the equivalent of four million motorists, said they had been prevented from getting to their destination because of heavy downpours.
It also emerged one in 20 said they had been involved in an accident because of the rain, with nine per cent having a near miss.
Image: SWNS) SWNS)
The research was conducted by tyre brand Uniroyal, which uses technology inspired by 'shark skin' in its tyres, making them ideal for wet weather driving.
Its new RainSport 5 has wide bi-directional drainage grooves, which combined with the shark skin technology enables water to be rapidly dispersed from under the tyre.
As the tyre wears and the tread depth decreases, the tyre's sipes - thin slits across the rubber - change shape and become wider to increase the water displacement capability and reduce the risk of aquaplaning.
The survey, conducted by OnePoll for Uniroyal, also found 36 per cent of motorists didn't know how to handle their car when it aquaplanes.
In the event of aquaplaning, motorists should take their foot off the accelerator and allow their speed to reduce until they feel in control again.
They should not brake until they have regained control of the vehicle.
Peter Robb, safety expert at Uniroyal Tyres, said: "Heavy rain can make driving a hazardous experience and we always advise motorists to watch their speed and leave a gap of at least four seconds between themselves and the car in front.
"We advise regularly checking the tyre tread depth on your vehicle.
Image: SWNS) SWNS) Image: SWNS) SWNS)
"For safety when driving in the rain or on wet roads, we recommend that tyres should have a minimum tread depth of 3mm.
"Even if you're driving with specialist rain tyres like Uniroyal, your stopping distance will be greater on wet roads than on dry roads.
"Our new RainSport 5 tyre is designed in a way that disperses the rainwater better, allowing the tyre greater control of the road.
"Using 'shark skin' technology for faster water clearance ensures our tyre keeps you safe on wet roads. It means you can be prepared and ready for the rain when it comes, which it will."
The latest Met Office data revealed February was the wettest since records began in 1862, with an average rainfall of 209.1mm measured across the UK - 237 per cent above average for the month.
And the downpours in December, January and February made the UK's winter the fifth wettest on record.
Recent Department for Transport figures show there were 51 fatal accidents in 2018 where the contributory factor was a slippery road due to the weather.
On top of this, there were 137 fatal accidents due to travelling too fast for the conditions and 19 deadly crashes as a result of vision being affected by rain, sleet, snow or fog.
The bad weather results in the average Brit being unable to get to their destination at least twice a year.
Despite knowing how regularly it rains, the average Brit gets completely soaked four times a year.
The survey found that adults spend nearly £2,500 during their lifetime on wet weather gear like umbrellas and waterproof coats, and yet are often under prepared for driving in the rain.
How to drive in heavy rain; Ensure your tyres have good tread depth Watch your speed


thedailymirror--2020-03-12--Greggs could spark new Cornwall pasty wars with second store after outrage at first

The Cornish pasty wars could flare up again after claims Greggs is set to open a second store in Cornwall - after the first was forced to shut by outrage from locals .
The high street bakery has 1,500 UK stores , but none in Cornwall where pasty-loving locals call it “ junk ” and “ Satan ’ s franchise ” .
Greggs has been trying to invade the home of the Cornish Pasty for the years but so far they have failed to succeed .
Last year , they opened a store in Saltash but it closed after just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But now , according to local reports , Greggs are planning to open a second store - this time in Victoria , Cornwall - and the news has been met with ridicule from locals .
Taking to Facebook , Carole Serbert wrote : “ Why don ’ t they keep out of Cornwall ?
“ Haven ’ t they realised we eat a lot better than that down here with hundreds of decent bakeries the length of Cornwall.
” And Gary Hall said : “ Never been in one , would rather @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrote : “ They do realise there is an actual pasty shop in there ?
Can ’ t see people coming to Cornwall to buy some tripe they can get at home.
” Greggs opened their first store in Cornwall in September 2018 , but it closed less than a year later - and initially no one noticed .
Bosses confirmed in January this year that the store in Saltash had closed after a “ thorough review ” .
Despite having around 1,500 stores across the UK , Greggs went back to having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it closed , a spokesman said : “ We continue to look for new opportunity sites across the South West of England as part of our long-term plans.
” It is believed the new store will be in the Cornwall Services , just off the A30 in Victoria , and will sit on the site near Rowe ’ s Cornish Bakers - one of the best-know producers of the Cornish pasty .
But a spokesperson for the Cornish Pasty Association said : “ It doesn ’ t affect us because as far as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t sell Cornish pasties .
This is a commercial decision by Greggs and it doesn ’ t affect us.
” And Ann Muller , 66 , owner of the award winning Ann ’ s Pasties , said : “ It ’ s fine by me , I ’ m tucked away down in the Lizard in my little cottage bakery making 60 pasties a day , it don ’ t make any difference to me .
“ I ’ m not bothered about much at all .
Gregg ’ s have a good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there once - I had an egg sandwich , it was very nice .
Greggs said it is looking “ for new opportunity sites ” in the South West .

There is fury in Cornwall over plans to open a new Greggs store after the first one closed after just nine months following a lack of trade where pasty-loving locals call it 'Satan’s franchise'
Cornish pasty wars as Greggs plots new store - after angry locals shut first one
The Cornish pasty wars could flare up again after claims Greggs is set to open a second store in Cornwall - after the first was forced to shut by outrage from locals.
The high street bakery has 1,500 UK stores, but none in Cornwall where pasty-loving locals call it “junk” and “Satan’s franchise”.
Greggs has been trying to invade the home of the Cornish Pasty for the years but so far they have failed to succeed.
Last year, they opened a store in Saltash but it closed after just nine months following a lack of trade.
But now, according to local reports, Greggs are planning to open a second store - this time in Victoria, Cornwall - and the news has been met with ridicule from locals.
Image: SWNS.com) SWNS.com)
Taking to Facebook , Carole Serbert wrote: “Why don’t they keep out of Cornwall?
“Haven’t they realised we eat a lot better than that down here with hundreds of decent bakeries the length of Cornwall.”
And Gary Hall said: “Never been in one, would rather support the independent Bakeries.”
Leaim Nicholls wrote: “They do realise there is an actual pasty shop in there? Can’t see people coming to Cornwall to buy some tripe they can get at home.”
Image: Getty) Getty)
Greggs opened their first store in Cornwall in September 2018, but it closed less than a year later - and initially no one noticed.
Bosses confirmed in January this year that the store in Saltash had closed after a “thorough review”.
Despite having around 1,500 stores across the UK, Greggs went back to having no presence anywhere in Cornwall.
After it closed, a spokesman said: “We continue to look for new opportunity sites across the South West of England as part of our long-term plans.”
Image: Getty) Getty)
It is believed the new store will be in the Cornwall Services, just off the A30 in Victoria, and will sit on the site near Rowe’s Cornish Bakers - one of the best-know producers of the Cornish pasty.
But a spokesperson for the Cornish Pasty Association said: “It doesn’t affect us because as far as the CPA are concerned they don’t sell Cornish pasties. This is a commercial decision by Greggs and it doesn’t affect us.”
And Ann Muller, 66, owner of the award winning Ann’s Pasties, said: “It’s fine by me, I’m tucked away down in the Lizard in my little cottage bakery making 60 pasties a day, it don’t make any difference to me.
“I’m not bothered about much at all. Gregg’s have a good reputation, I’ve only eaten there once - I had an egg sandwich, it was very nice.
“Greggs won’t make any difference.”
Greggs said it is looking “for new opportunity sites” in the South West.


thedailymirror--2020-03-12--Disney's Mulan release date delayed over coronavirus pandemic panic

Disney have delayed the release date of Mulan amid rising panic surrounding the coronavirus pandemic , it has been reported .
The live action version , featuring Liu Yifei and directed by Niki Caro , was originally set to be released on March 27th in the US , however it is believed that the date has been moved back .
Mulan has already been delayed in various parts of the world , including China , following the virus outbreak .
The studio is also delaying The New Mutants and Antlers , with all three yet to have newly confirmed release @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comes after Prime Minister Boris Johnson 's announcement earlier today that major events would not be banned in England .
But he said that will be kept under review , because “ there is also the issue of the burden such events can place on public services ” - the reason they ’ re being cancelled in Scotland .
This is despite Ireland closing all schools and effectively going into lockdown and more than 240,000 people signing a petition calling for the UK to have a month-long Easter break .
In light of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmed that the festival will still be going ahead and released their line-up .
Emily Eavis confirmed the news along with a bulging list of confirmed acts for the 50th anniversary year , which she vowed would be 'the best show on earth . '
Among the exciting headliners this year is Worthy Farm first timer Kendrick Lamar , who will be heading to the Pyramid stage on the Friday night .
Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney returns to Glastonbury for another showstopping performance on the Saturday - having last performed at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Taylor Swift will bring the event to a close on the Pyramid Stage

The live action version of hit Disney classic Mulan, featuring Liu Yifei and directed by Niki Caro, was originally set to be released on March 27th in the US
Disney have delayed the release date of Mulan amid rising panic surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, it has been reported.
The live action version, featuring Liu Yifei and directed by Niki Caro, was originally set to be released on March 27th in the US, however it is believed that the date has been moved back.
Mulan has already been delayed in various parts of the world, including China, following the virus outbreak.
The studio is also delaying The New Mutants and Antlers, with all three yet to have newly confirmed release dates, Variety has reported.
This comes after Prime Minister Boris Johnson's announcement earlier today that major events would not be banned in England .
Image: Disney) Disney) Image: Disney) Disney)
But he said that will be kept under review, because “there is also the issue of the burden such events can place on public services” - the reason they’re being cancelled in Scotland.
This is despite Ireland closing all schools and effectively going into lockdown and more than 240,000 people signing a petition calling for the UK to have a month-long Easter break .
Image: Disney) Disney)
In light of the prime minister's announcement, Glastonbury confirmed that the festival will still be going ahead and released their line-up .
Emily Eavis confirmed the news along with a bulging list of confirmed acts for the 50th anniversary year, which she vowed would be 'the best show on earth.'
Among the exciting headliners this year is Worthy Farm first timer Kendrick Lamar, who will be heading to the Pyramid stage on the Friday night.
Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney returns to Glastonbury for another showstopping performance on the Saturday - having last performed at the festival back in 2004.
On Sunday, Taylor Swift will bring the event to a close on the Pyramid Stage