thedailymirror--2020-04-25--David Seaman on his most agonising injury in football - a punctured scrotum

Arsenal legend David Seaman has opened up on his most excruciating football injury - a punctured scrotum .
Seaman suffered the agonising wound in a duel for the ball against Leeds United striker Lee Chapman while playing for the Gunners in the 1990s .
But the Arsenal goalkeeper came back out to play the second half of the match after having emergency stitching during the interval .
To add insult to injury , Seaman had been called a 'southern softie ' by Leeds midfielder Gordon Strachan following the eye-watering challenge .
But Scotland international Strachan was quick to apologise when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I 've had all sorts of injuries , ' former England keeper Seaman told The Athletic on their Handbrake Off podcast .
`` The ball come across from my left on the ground and as I went out to get it , ( Lee ) Chapman has come to slide in as well to get it and he actually had his studs start on my knee and go right to my groin area .
`` I was in agony on the pitch and I remember it clear as day .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have got Gordon Strachan right in my face as I am laying on the ground and he goes , 'Get up you Southern softie ! '
`` First of all I was more offended about being called southern , '' said Seaman , who hails from Rotherham and began his career at Leeds .
`` And then as I moved my shorts there was a lot of blood on my underslip… around my you know what area . ''
Seaman , who was integral to Arsenal 's tough defence of the 90s and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no-nonsense style .
And he soldiered on to half-time thanks to some quick patching up from the club physio , before having what must have been uncomfortable stitching during the break .
`` What had happened was Chapman 's studs had actually gone into my scrotum , punctured my scrotum - and this was about five minutes before half-time , '' said Seaman , England 's second most capped keeper after Peter Shilton with 75 appearances for the Three Lions .
`` So Gary ( the physio ) came on , cleaned it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and padding on it and kept saying 'We 'll get you to half-time , we 'll get you to half-time ' .
`` At half-time I did n't even go into the dressing room , I just went straight to the medical room , got stitched back up and went out for the second half . ''

Legendary Arsenal keeper recalls the eye-watering wound he suffered in a duel with Leeds striker Lee Chapman - and says he was more bothered that Gordon Strachan called him 'a southern softie'
David Seaman opens up on his most agonising injury in football: A punctured scrotum
Arsenal legend David Seaman has opened up on his most excruciating football injury - a punctured scrotum.
Seaman suffered the agonising wound in a duel for the ball against Leeds United striker Lee Chapman while playing for the Gunners in the 1990s.
But the Arsenal goalkeeper came back out to play the second half of the match after having emergency stitching during the interval.
To add insult to injury, Seaman had been called a 'southern softie' by Leeds midfielder Gordon Strachan following the eye-watering challenge.
But Scotland international Strachan was quick to apologise when he realised the pain Seaman had suffered.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"I've had all sorts of injuries,' former England keeper Seaman told The Athletic on their Handbrake Off podcast.
"The ball come across from my left on the ground and as I went out to get it, (Lee) Chapman has come to slide in as well to get it and he actually had his studs start on my knee and go right to my groin area.
"I was in agony on the pitch and I remember it clear as day. I was laying in a crumple and I have got Gordon Strachan right in my face as I am laying on the ground and he goes, 'Get up you Southern softie!'
"First of all I was more offended about being called southern," said Seaman, who hails from Rotherham and began his career at Leeds.
"And then as I moved my shorts there was a lot of blood on my underslip… around my you know what area."
Seaman, who was integral to Arsenal's tough defence of the 90s and early 2000s, was known for his no-nonsense style.
And he soldiered on to half-time thanks to some quick patching up from the club physio, before having what must have been uncomfortable stitching during the break.
"What had happened was Chapman's studs had actually gone into my scrotum, punctured my scrotum - and this was about five minutes before half-time," said Seaman, England's second most capped keeper after Peter Shilton with 75 appearances for the Three Lions.
Image: Daily Record) Daily Record)
"So Gary (the physio) came on, cleaned it up, stuck a load of vaseline and padding on it and kept saying 'We'll get you to half-time, we'll get you to half-time'.
"At half-time I didn't even go into the dressing room, I just went straight to the medical room, got stitched back up and went out for the second half."


thedailymirror--2020-04-25--Katie Price 'sexually assaulted while held at gunpoint' in South Africa attack

Katie Price has revealed she was sexually assaulted and feared she and her children would be shot dead when she was involved in a terrifying carjacking robbery in South Africa in 2018 .
The 41-year-old mum-of-five has discussed the carjacking in the past but has now revealed she was the victim of a personal attack during the horrific event .
Katie – who is mum to sons Harvey , 17 , Junior , 14 , and six-year-old Jett and daughters Princess , 12 , and Bunny , five – feared the worst for her children and was ready to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the attack which happened when she paused her car journey to let Junior take a bathroom break .
The former glamour model says she was diagnosed with PTSD due to the incident when she sought treatment at the Priory rehab facility following the attack .
Speaking to The Sun on Sunday , Katie said : “ The reason I went there [ The Priory ] was because I got held at gunpoint and sexually assaulted .
Six men attacked us after we stopped because my son Junior needed a wee.
” The star @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t travel with security and went on to give further details of the disturbing incident .
She said : “ It was like something from a horror film .
This big man in an adidas hoody was shouting in my face , swearing and demanding I give him everything .
And he was touching me down below.
” Katie said the instinct to protect her children took over , saying : “ I grabbed a pillow and launched myself in front of the kids , trying to protect them , waiting for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thought I was going to die .
Police said it was a miracle they didn ’ t kill us.
” Katie and her family were attacked while filming a reality show in South Africa , with the attack taking place while driving towards Swaziland from Johannesburg .
Katie previously spoke about the attack saying she had been punched in the face while Junior and Princess – her two children from her past marriage to Peter Andre – witnessed the attack .
`` My friend got knocked unconscious , blood everywhere and his eye @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back in July last year .
`` I was punched in the face and the kids saw everything .
That 's why I 'm getting a protection dog .
It 's had a massive toll .
The police said we were lucky we did n't get shot , ” she said .
Katie recently discussed her attack while appearing on the Channel 4 reality show Celebrity SAS : Who Dares Wins .

Katie has given horrifying details of the terrifying attack that took place while she was filming a reality show with her young family near Johannesburg in 2018
Katie Price has revealed she was sexually assaulted and feared she and her children would be shot dead when she was involved in a terrifying carjacking robbery in South Africa in 2018.
The 41-year-old mum-of-five has discussed the carjacking in the past but has now revealed she was the victim of a personal attack during the horrific event.
Katie – who is mum to sons Harvey, 17, Junior, 14, and six-year-old Jett and daughters Princess, 12, and Bunny, five – feared the worst for her children and was ready to be hit with “a bullet” during the attack which happened when she paused her car journey to let Junior take a bathroom break.
The former glamour model says she was diagnosed with PTSD due to the incident when she sought treatment at the Priory rehab facility following the attack.
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
Speaking to The Sun on Sunday, Katie said: “The reason I went there [The Priory] was because I got held at gunpoint and sexually assaulted. Six men attacked us after we stopped because my son Junior needed a wee.”
The star hit out at the fact she didn’t travel with security and went on to give further details of the disturbing incident.
She said: “It was like something from a horror film. This big man in an adidas hoody was shouting in my face, swearing and demanding I give him everything. And he was touching me down below.”
Katie said the instinct to protect her children took over, saying: “I grabbed a pillow and launched myself in front of the kids, trying to protect them, waiting for a bullet to hit me. I thought I was going to die. Police said it was a miracle they didn’t kill us.”
Katie and her family were attacked while filming a reality show in South Africa, with the attack taking place while driving towards Swaziland from Johannesburg.
Katie previously spoke about the attack saying she had been punched in the face while Junior and Princess – her two children from her past marriage to Peter Andre – witnessed the attack.
Image: Retna/Avalon.red) Retna/Avalon.red)
"My friend got knocked unconscious, blood everywhere and his eye socket is f***ed," she said back in July last year.
"I was punched in the face and the kids saw everything . That's why I'm getting a protection dog. It's had a massive toll. The police said we were lucky we didn't get shot,” she said.
Katie recently discussed her attack while appearing on the Channel 4 reality show Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins.


thedailymirror--2020-04-25--Nurse, 66, who cared 'relentlessly for patients among latest heroes to perish

A nurse still working at 66 who cared “ relentlessly ” for patients is among the latest heroes to perish .
Colleagues described Mahadaye Jagroop – known as Mary – as a “ beautiful ” and “ respected ” member of the team at Birmingham ’ s Heartlands Hospital .
Suzette Smith said : “ Mary and I were colleagues for years .
I can still remember our last conversation , which was full of laughter .
“ Mary was a quiet and softly-spoken but a dedicated nurse who gave her all for her patients .
“ She was one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for in the fight against this deadly virus .
Mary was respected and loved by all .
She will be missed but not forgotten.
” Scores of tributes were paid to Mary online .
Former colleague Thalia Zong wrote : “ You and your beautiful smile , which has always inspired me , will continue to do so through these tough times.
” A second nurse , Larni Zuniga , died at St Thomas ’ Hospital in Central London .
The married dad , 54 , originally from the Philippines , lived in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ He ’ s been working as a senior nurse in a care home in Surrey before he was stricken with the virus.
” His cousin Christian , an NHS theatre nurse , said : “ Larni was a true professional , who touched the lives of many.
” “ He made a tremendous difference to a lot of people ’ s lives and he was highly respected by patients and colleagues alike .
God bless his soul.
” Larni ’ s wife Edith said : “ He is now enjoying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you so much.
” Their daughter Mutya added : “ I just can ’ t stop crying .
It ’ s too painful to bear .
“ You touched the lives of the people around you and made us so proud .
You are the best dad .
Thank you for the sacrifices for our family .
”

Colleagues described Mahadaye Jagroop as a 'beautiful and 'respected' member of the team at Birmingham’s Heartlands Hospital
Nurse, 66, who cared 'relentlessly for patients among latest heroes to perish
A nurse still working at 66 who cared “relentlessly” for patients is among the latest heroes to perish.
Colleagues described Mahadaye Jagroop – known as Mary – as a “beautiful” and “respected” member of the team at Birmingham’s Heartlands Hospital.
Suzette Smith said: “Mary and I were colleagues for years. I can still remember our last conversation, which was full of laughter.
“Mary was a quiet and softly-spoken but a dedicated nurse who gave her all for her patients.
“She was one of the best warriors you could wish for in the fight against this deadly virus. Mary was respected and loved by all. She will be missed but not forgotten.”
Scores of tributes were paid to Mary online. Former colleague Thalia Zong wrote: “You and your beautiful smile, which has always inspired me, will continue to do so through these tough times.”
A second nurse, Larni Zuniga, died at St Thomas’ Hospital in Central London.
The married dad, 54, originally from the Philippines, lived in Godalming, Surrey.
A fundraising appeal said: “He’s been working as a senior nurse in a care home in Surrey before he was stricken with the virus.”
His cousin Christian, an NHS theatre nurse, said: “Larni was a true professional, who touched the lives of many.”
“He made a tremendous difference to a lot of people’s lives and he was highly respected by patients and colleagues alike. God bless his soul.”
Larni’s wife Edith said: “He is now enjoying God and enjoying heaven. We love you so much.”
Their daughter Mutya added: “I just can’t stop crying. It’s too painful to bear.
“You touched the lives of the people around you and made us so proud. You are the best dad. Thank you for the sacrifices for our family.”


thedailymirror--2020-04-25--Covid-19 'vanishes' after 70 days with or without intervention, claims professor

An Israeli professor has claimed that coronavirus will disappear after 70 days – with or without intervention .
The unproven claims were made by Professor Isaac Ben-Israel , who is the head of the security studies programme at Tel Aviv University .
He said that all efforts to stop the spread will lead to the same result because the virus is “ self-limiting ” , and peaks at 40 days before rapidly declining .
His calculations claim to show the pattern of daily new infections as a percentage of accumulated number of infections .
They start at around 30 per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cent after six weeks , and ultimately reached a level of less than five per cent a week later .
In his own article he wrote : “ Our analysis shows that this is a constant pattern across countries .
`` Surprisingly , this pattern is common to countries that have taken a severe lockdown , including the paralysis of the economy , as well as to countries that implemented a far more lenient policy and have continued in ordinary life . ''
However no countries have implemented exactly the same social distancing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difficult to compare them .
There is also no country which can used as a baseline .
For example , even though Sweden has imposed the fewest restrictions it has still implemented some measures against the virus .
When The Times of Israel asked him how the virus would die without any intervention , he said : `` I have no explanation .
`` There are all kinds of speculations .
Maybe it ’ s related to climate , or the virus has a life-span of its own . ''
In a television @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a hospital director and the former Health Ministry director general , said that death tolls would have been far higher if Israel and other countries had not taken the steps against the virus .
The Daily Telegraph 's own analysis across 20 countries found the peak appeared to be closer to 60 days instead of 40 .
In response to the claims , Professor Babak Javid , a consultant in infectious diseases at Cambridge University Hospitals told the publication : `` To suggest that mitigation measures are irrelevant to the trajectory of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take into account the fundamental concept of the dynamics of transmission of an infectious disease within infectious , susceptible and immune individuals in a population.
” He said if exponential growth is unchecked it will decline but that is only the case if a majority of the population are infected .
He added : “ It is not true if mitigation efforts have reduced the base number of people infected.
” Britain ’ s Chief Medical Officer Chris Witty said the only “ exit ” from lockdown will be a vaccine .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the exit from this is going to one be one of two things ... One of which is a highly effective vaccine .
`` And/or highly effective drugs so that people stop dying of this disease even if they catch it , or which can prevent this disease in vulnerable people .
`` I think we should be realistic about that .
`` We are going to have to rely on other social measures , which are incredibly disruptive .
`` It 's going to take a long time .
We need @ @ @ @ @ @ @

PRITI PATEL SAYS DEATH TOLL HAS PASSED 'GRIM MILESTONE' AS OVER 20,000 DIE OF COVID-19
PRITI PATEL SAYS DEATH TOLL HAS PASSED 'GRIM MILESTONE' AS OVER 20,000 DIE OF COVID-19
Professor Isaac Ben-Israel made the claims about Covid-19 in a self-published article but his calculations have been criticised, as there is no country that can be used as a baseline
Coronavirus 'vanishes' after 70 days with or without intervention, claims professor
An Israeli professor has claimed that coronavirus will disappear after 70 days – with or without intervention.
The unproven claims were made by Professor Isaac Ben-Israel, who is the head of the security studies programme at Tel Aviv University.
He said that all efforts to stop the spread will lead to the same result because the virus is “self-limiting”, and peaks at 40 days before rapidly declining.
His calculations claim to show the pattern of daily new infections as a percentage of accumulated number of infections.
They start at around 30 per cent, but decrease to 10 per cent after six weeks, and ultimately reached a level of less than five per cent a week later.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
In his own article he wrote: “Our analysis shows that this is a constant pattern across countries.
"Surprisingly, this pattern is common to countries that have taken a severe lockdown, including the paralysis of the economy, as well as to countries that implemented a far more lenient policy and have continued in ordinary life."
However no countries have implemented exactly the same social distancing measures against the virus so it is difficult to compare them.
There is also no country which can used as a baseline.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images) Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
For example, even though Sweden has imposed the fewest restrictions it has still implemented some measures against the virus.
When The Times of Israel asked him how the virus would die without any intervention, he said: "I have no explanation.
"There are all kinds of speculations. Maybe it’s related to climate, or the virus has a life-span of its own."
In a television debate on Monday, Professor Gabi Barbash, a hospital director and the former Health Ministry director general, said that death tolls would have been far higher if Israel and other countries had not taken the steps against the virus.
Image: Getty) Getty)
The Daily Telegraph's own analysis across 20 countries found the peak appeared to be closer to 60 days instead of 40.
In response to the claims, Professor Babak Javid, a consultant in infectious diseases at Cambridge University Hospitals told the publication: "To suggest that mitigation measures are irrelevant to the trajectory of the spread of the virus doesn't take into account the fundamental concept of the dynamics of transmission of an infectious disease within infectious, susceptible and immune individuals in a population.”
He said if exponential growth is unchecked it will decline but that is only the case if a majority of the population are infected.
He added: “It is not true if mitigation efforts have reduced the base number of people infected.”
Britain’s Chief Medical Officer Chris Witty said the only “exit” from lockdown will be a vaccine.
He said: “In the long run, the exit from this is going to one be one of two things... One of which is a highly effective vaccine.
"And/or highly effective drugs so that people stop dying of this disease even if they catch it, or which can prevent this disease in vulnerable people.
"I think we should be realistic about that.
"We are going to have to rely on other social measures, which are incredibly disruptive.
"It's going to take a long time. We need to be aware of that."


thedailymirror--2020-04-25--Young nursing home worker sacked after raising concerns about 'dish cloth masks'

A young nursing home worker was sacked after she told her mum she was worried about using masks that had been made out of disposable dish cloths .
Keisha Chase , 18 , was informed her “ integrity ” had been called into question after she raised fears about the makeshift PPE with her family .
She claimed bosses at Belsfield Care , in her hometown Blackpool , introduced re-usable J Cloths – which are normally used in household cleaning – to be worn as face masks .
Keisha said : “ I care about my health and I care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We are risking our lives and we should be wearing the right PPE.
” Keisha claimed she became so worried about her health and safety her mother gave her a visor and mask to use at work , but bosses told her she was not allowed to wear them .
She lost her job after her mum posted her concerns on Facebook .
When nursing home staff became aware of the online comments , the teenager was carpeted by managers .
Within hours she received a letter telling her she had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” and “ gross misconduct ” .
And she was informed she would not be paid any notice or wages .
The letter stated : “ Further to our discussion 16th April 2020 to discuss the issue of Facebook messages being published by your family members , based on the information you had given them , and admitted to giving them , I am of the opinion this is a breach of confidentiality and against the terms of your employment with Belsfield Care .
“ I consider your actions of discussing matters relating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , outside of the care home , to be gross misconduct , resulting in the company losing faith in your integrity in your role of carer .
“ As you are within your six month probationary period I have decided to summarily dismiss you without notice of pay , from today ’ s date .
“ You have the right to appeal against your dismissal.
” When contacted by the Sunday People a spokesman for Belsfield Care said the company had blocked the use of Keisha ’ s visor to prevent cross-contamination .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ four care homes in the area – was adhering to Public Health England Guidance on personal protective equipment .
The guidance states that “ appropriate PPE ” should be worn if a “ health or social care worker assesses that an individual is symptomatic ” .
The spokesman added that Keisha had been dismissed because she had not raised her concerns through the “ proper channels ” .

EXCLUSIVE: Keisha Chase, 18, was sacked by Belsfield Care, in Blackpool after she told her mum she was worried about the makeshift facemasks made from disposable dish cloths
A young nursing home worker was sacked after she told her mum she was worried about using masks that had been made out of disposable dish cloths.
Keisha Chase, 18, was informed her “integrity” had been called into question after she raised fears about the makeshift PPE with her family.
She claimed bosses at Belsfield Care, in her hometown Blackpool, introduced re-usable J Cloths – which are normally used in household cleaning – to be worn as face masks.
Keisha said: “I care about my health and I care about the health of the residents.
“We are risking our lives and we should be wearing the right PPE.”
Keisha claimed she became so worried about her health and safety her mother gave her a visor and mask to use at work, but bosses told her she was not allowed to wear them.
She lost her job after her mum posted her concerns on Facebook.
When nursing home staff became aware of the online comments, the teenager was carpeted by managers.
Within hours she received a letter telling her she had been sacked for a “breach of confidentiality” and “gross misconduct”.
And she was informed she would not be paid any notice or wages.
Image: Keisha Chase) Keisha Chase)
The letter stated: “Further to our discussion 16th April 2020 to discuss the issue of Facebook messages being published by your family members, based on the information you had given them, and admitted to giving them, I am of the opinion this is a breach of confidentiality and against the terms of your employment with Belsfield Care.
“I consider your actions of discussing matters relating to the care home where you work, outside of the care home, to be gross misconduct, resulting in the company losing faith in your integrity in your role of carer.
“As you are within your six month probationary period I have decided to summarily dismiss you without notice of pay, from today’s date.
“You have the right to appeal against your dismissal.”
When contacted by the Sunday People a spokesman for Belsfield Care said the company had blocked the use of Keisha’s visor to prevent cross-contamination.
They added Belsfield Care – which runs four care homes in the area – was adhering to Public Health England Guidance on personal protective equipment.
The guidance states that “appropriate PPE” should be worn if a “health or social care worker assesses that an individual is symptomatic”.
The spokesman added that Keisha had been dismissed because she had not raised her concerns through the “proper channels”.


thedailymirror--2020-04-25--Care home worker's moving diary as she lays bare trauma of Covid-19

A mum-of-two today lays bare the trauma of working in a care home hit by Covid-19 .
The 34-year-old , who works in a mixed nursing-residential home in the North East , has told how 11 residents have died in the past two weeks .
Her home usually sees one death a month .
Here is her moving diary ... Tonight is the first 12-hour shift of the week and I ’ m feeling anxious .
Two residents we didn ’ t expect to die have passed away in the last few days .
Another three have fallen ill and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the admission of a lady from hospital at the start of the month .
She died within a week of arriving .
One of our ladies has a cough but no temperature .
Could it be the virus ?
I put it to the back of my mind and try and get on with things , but it ’ s really tough .
Our manager is off sick with a cough and about half of my 50 colleagues are ill or isolating .
We have new residents coming in from hospital and they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Could they be carrying ?
We regularly check on the three residents we suspect have Covid-19 but the only PPE we have are flimsy aprons , latex gloves and paper-thin masks .
They have been donated by local businesses because we couldn ’ t find any to buy .
We can ’ t get GPs to come into the home to diagnose either because they are only doing video calls .
It feels like we have nobody to turn to .
One of our nurses calls the GP again and he tells us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Today , a local business made us some visors so at least that ’ s something , but I worry we will run out of masks .
I go in to see one of the elderly men in his 70s suspected to have the virus .
He ’ s normally really independent but he needs help getting ready for bed .
He is barely able to stand .
We have another resident in his 80s who always gets out of bed a few times a night .
Tonight we hear nothing from him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and he ’ s flat out .
I start to worry .
He ’ s such a lovely man .
He has Parkinson ’ s and can ’ t speak very much but he ’ s got a twinkle in his eye .
He laughs a lot .
I finished the night shift at 7am .
I go home , strip off and shower .
It ’ s the same every morning .
I don ’ t want to give the virus to my partner , but he ’ s more worried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They are eight and 14 and I made the decision a couple of weeks ago to let them stay with their dad during lockdown .
It ’ s heartbreaking but I can ’ t put them at risk .
I try to sleep but I can ’ t .
I wake up at 4pm and feel rotten .
When I go back to work , I am told three more members of staff have gone home to isolate .
I know the residents must have Covid-19 .
I have a panic attack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I can ’ t stop thinking about what ’ s going to happen in the coming weeks .
It ’ s not just me , either .
A few of us who work here keep crying .
There ’ s still no word from Public Health on testing the three residents .
The man who we had to get ready for bed yesterday has become incontinent .
We sit down to have a tea break and one of the staff calls to say she has tested positive for coronavirus .
Suddenly it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my arms and neck stand up and I feel cold .
A resident in his late 90s has also developed a chest infection .
Is it Covid ?
It ’ s been a rough night .
I ’ m meant to clock off at 7am but I stay on .
One of the ladies is dying and doesn ’ t have any family so I want to be with her .
I feel so sorry for all the families affected .
Some can ’ t come at the end because they are scared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Some take the chance to say goodbye in masks , gloves and an apron .
I feel so helpless .
It ’ s my day off , but I feel rough .
I find out our manager has tested positive for coronavirus .
I also discover another female resident who fell ill has passed away ...
I spent hours sitting with her last night .
I was only wearing a paper mask .
I ’ m now really sick .
It started with a headache , sneezing and vomiting but now I have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never felt so ill.
I ’ m hot with a temperature and I have also started coughing .
I call the home and one of the senior staff logs on to the Government website to arrange testing at a centre in Gateshead .
I struggle into the car and my partner drives me there .
They take swabs from my mouth .
I get a text to say I have tested positive for Covid-19 .
I call the care home to find that three residents have died over the weekend and nine staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out because my chest is tight and my breathing is laboured .
They arrive pretty quickly and reassure me that it ’ s normal with coronavirus but not to worry .
I ’ m too sick to write any more .
Tonight is my first shift back after being hit by Covid-19 .
I ’ ve isolated for seven days .
Before I start , I call the home to see how everyone is doing and find out that another six residents have died since I got sick .
I feel guilty because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them at the end .
The man with Parkinson ’ s died yesterday and the one I helped dress for bed died this morning .
I ’ ve stopped watching the Government briefings on the TV .
Whatever they say I know it ’ s not happening on the ground .
They ’ ve done little to protect the elderly .
When will it all end ?

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Grace Macaskill )

The 34-year-old, who works in a mixed nursing-residential home in the North East, shares how how 11 residents have died in the past two weeks from Covid-19, as she herself also tests positive for the virus
Coronavirus: Care home worker's moving diary as she lays bare trauma of Covid-19
A mum-of-two today lays bare the trauma of working in a care home hit by Covid-19.
The 34-year-old, who works in a mixed nursing-residential home in the North East, has told how 11 residents have died in the past two weeks.
Her home usually sees one death a month. Here is her moving diary...
Tuesday, April 14
Tonight is the first 12-hour shift of the week and I’m feeling anxious. Two residents we didn’t expect to die have passed away in the last few days.
Another three have fallen ill and we suspect Covid-19.
It coincides with the admission of a lady from hospital at the start of the month. She died within a week of arriving.
One of our ladies has a cough but no temperature. Could it be the virus?
I put it to the back of my mind and try and get on with things, but it’s really tough. Our manager is off sick with
a cough and about half of my 50 colleagues are ill or isolating.
We have new residents coming in from hospital and they haven’t been tested either. Could they be carrying?
Image: Getty) Getty)
We regularly check on the three residents we suspect have Covid-19 but the only PPE we have are flimsy aprons, latex gloves and paper-thin masks.
They have been donated by local businesses because we couldn’t find any to buy.
We can’t get GPs to come into the home to diagnose either because they are only doing video calls.
It feels like we have nobody to turn to.
Wednesday, April 15
One of our nurses calls the GP again and he tells us to contact Public Health for testing.
Today, a local business made us some visors so at least that’s something, but I worry we will run out of masks.
I go in to see one of the elderly men in his 70s suspected to have the virus. He’s normally really independent but he needs help getting ready for bed. He is barely able to stand.
We have another resident in his 80s who always gets out of bed a few times a night. Tonight we hear nothing from him.
I go to check on him, and he’s flat out. I start to worry. He’s such a lovely man.
He has Parkinson’s and can’t speak very much but he’s got a twinkle in his eye. He laughs a lot.
Thursday, April 16
I finished the night shift at 7am. I go home, strip off and shower.
It’s the same every morning. I don’t want to give the virus to my partner, but he’s more worried about me.
I miss my children. They are eight and 14 and I made the decision a couple of weeks ago to let them stay with their dad during lockdown.
It’s heartbreaking but I can’t put them at risk.
I try to sleep but I can’t. I wake up at 4pm and feel rotten.
Image: Getty) Getty)
When I go back to work, I am told three more members of staff have gone home to isolate.
I know the residents must have Covid-19. I have a panic attack. I’m struggling to breathe and I can’t stop thinking about what’s going to happen in the coming weeks.
It’s not just me, either. A few of us who work here keep crying.
There’s still no word from Public Health on testing the three residents. The man who we had to get ready for bed yesterday has become incontinent.
We sit down to have a tea break and one of the staff calls to say she has tested positive for coronavirus.
Suddenly it’s real. The hairs on my arms and neck stand up and I feel cold.
A resident in his late 90s has also developed a chest infection. Is it Covid? It’s been a rough night.
Friday, April 17
I’m meant to clock off at 7am but I stay on. One of the ladies is dying and doesn’t have any family so I want to be with her.
I feel so sorry for all the families affected.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Some can’t come at the end because they are scared or have other people to protect.
Some take the chance to say goodbye in masks, gloves and an apron. I feel so helpless.
It’s my day off, but I feel rough. I find out our manager has tested positive for coronavirus.
I also discover another female resident who fell ill has passed away... I spent hours sitting with her last night. I was only wearing a paper mask.
Sunday, April 19
I’m now really sick. It started with a headache, sneezing and vomiting but now I have diarrhoea, too. I’ve never felt so ill.
I’m hot with a temperature and I have also started coughing.
I call the home and one of the senior staff logs on to the Government website to arrange testing at a centre in Gateshead.
I struggle into the car and my partner drives me there. They take swabs from my mouth.
Image: Getty Images/Westend61) Getty Images/Westend61)
Monday, April 20
I get a text to say I have tested positive for Covid-19.
I call the care home to find that three residents have died over the weekend and nine staff have tested positive.
Tuesday, April 21
I call paramedics out because my chest is tight and my breathing is laboured.
They arrive pretty quickly and reassure me that it’s normal with coronavirus but not to worry.
I’m too sick to write any more.
Saturday, April 25
Tonight is my first shift back after being hit by Covid-19. I’ve isolated for seven days.
Before I start, I call the home to see how everyone is doing and find out that another six residents have died since I got sick.
I feel guilty because I haven’t been there for them at the end.
The man with Parkinson’s died yesterday and the one I helped dress for bed died
this morning.
I’ve stopped watching the Government briefings on the TV.
Whatever they say I know it’s not happening on the ground.
They’ve done little to protect the elderly. When will it all end?


thedailymirror--2020-04-25--Tata Steel ask for £500m taxpayer bailout as coronavirus halts industry demand

Britain 's biggest steelmaker was last night seeking a taxpayer bailout of up to £500million .
Tata Steel asked for Government aid after seeing demand crash due to coronavirus .
Indian-owned Tata , which has 8,400 staff at plants in Port Talbot and Newport in South Wales , and Corby , Northants , said bailout talks with UK and Welsh governments were at a preliminary stage .
He said : “ The £50million cap on loans that are available under the Government support scheme is only 10 per cent of what Tata Steel needs .
“ Tata estimates it will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ business as usual , and the challenge is cashflow over that period.
” The funding package is believed to involve a commercial loan that would be repayable when demand for steel recovers .
Tata has already slashed output at some of its mills and furloughed around 1,500 workers after carmakers halted production and major building firms closed sites .
But even as factories start to reopen , some economists believe industrial production will be slow to recover with demand remaining weak for some time .
Labour ’ s Shadow Minister for Business and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ call for support and said steel was a “ vital sector in the jobs it provides ” .
She added : “ UK steel is critical to ensuring our economy recovers and to make domestic manufacturing more resilient in future.
” Steelworkers ’ trade union Community said the Government must do “ everything necessary ” .

EXCLUSIVE: The India-owned firm has 8,400 staff working at plants in Wales and England, and needs the huge sum to cover cashflow for six months
Tata Steel ask for £500m taxpayer bailout as coronavirus halts industry demand
Britain's biggest steelmaker was last night seeking a taxpayer bailout of up to £500million.
Tata Steel asked for Government aid after seeing demand crash due to coronavirus.
Indian-owned Tata, which has 8,400 staff at plants in Port Talbot and Newport in South Wales, and Corby, Northants, said bailout talks with UK and Welsh governments were at a preliminary stage.
Aberavon MP Stephen Kinnock revealed Tata needed £500million.
Image: Media Wales) Media Wales)
He said: “The £50million cap on loans that are available under the Government support scheme is only 10 per cent of what Tata Steel needs.
“Tata estimates it will take six months to get back to business as usual, and the challenge is cashflow over that period.”
The funding package is believed to involve a commercial loan that would be repayable when demand for steel recovers.
Tata has already slashed output at some of its mills and furloughed around 1,500 workers after carmakers halted production and major building firms closed sites.
But even as factories start to reopen, some economists believe industrial production will be slow to recover with demand remaining weak for some time.
Labour’s Shadow Minister for Business and Consumers, Lucy Powell, joined the call for support and said steel was a “vital sector in the jobs it provides”.
She added: “UK steel is critical to ensuring our economy recovers and to make domestic manufacturing more resilient in future.”
Steelworkers’ trade union Community said the Government must do “everything necessary”.


thedailymirror--2020-04-25--Calls for virus-stricken care residents to be evacuated to Nightingale hospitals

Corona-stricken care home residents should be evacuated and treated in empty beds at temporary Nightingale hospitals , MPs demanded last night .
The Government was urged to save the lives of the elderly by filling up vacant Nightingale sites with OAPs from virus-hit homes .
At least 7,500 elderly residents have died from Covid-19 – despite a warning from the Sunday People three weeks ago that the care home system was a time bomb .
Now Labour ’ s shadow minister for care and older people , Liz Kendall , is urging the Government not to waste any more time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus spreading among 500,000 residents and staff .
The ten emergency facilities – seven in England and one each in Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland – have a total of 11,000 beds .
NHS England have refused to reveal how many beds are spare .
But London ’ s ExCel Centre Nightingale which has 4,000 beds has treated only 41 patients .
Ms Kendall said : “ We have to provide alternative care .
There ’ s a real urgent need to look at any spare capacity there is at facilities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they can care for residents .
“ Care home staff are being asked to do extraordinary things .
They ’ re very skilled – but we need to make sure that care homes are not turned into hospices because that ’ s not what they are there for.
” Ms Kendall added : “ The NHS has done very well on ramping up critical care bed capacity , emptying beds and changing care pathways so that there is extra capacity in hospitals .
“ If there is free capacity in the NHS , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government should explore whether elderly and disabled people with Covid could be treated there to help limit the spread of the virus in care homes .
“ The failure of testing elderly people who have been discharged as well as the appalling lack of PPE for care homes is what has caused this terrible toll of deaths .
The Government must do everything to make sure they do not repeat the mistakes of the past.
” More than 7,500 OAPs are feared to have died in the UK in care homes since the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PPE , the movement of agency staff between homes and years of austerity blamed for fuelling the crisis .
This week the World Health Organisation warned of an unimaginable human tragedy in care homes across Europe .
Daily figures released by the NHS only count hospital deaths , which appear to be falling , but there are fears that the toll in care homes may soon outstrip these .
Labour MP Peter Kyle , who has campaigned to highlight this crisis , said : “ I ’ m in touch with many care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ biggest stress is when someone becomes symptomatic as it ’ s almost impossible to isolate everyone .
“ Remember that some people in nursing homes and care homes will have varying degrees of dementia .
“ Without using inhumane and probably illegal methods of restraint it ’ s simply not possible to isolate them in the way you would others .
Therefore people who are symptomatic need to be distanced effectively .
If that means being creative and using Nightingale hospitals , what ’ s stopping us ?
“ During this crisis hospitals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while care homes are in a straitjacket.
” The Nightingale solution would also mean proper medical treatment for stricken OAPs .
Melanie Henwood , an independent health and social care consultant , said : “ Increasingly , it is being reported GPs are not visiting care homes and that residents who become infected will not be taken to hospital.
” And care industry chiefs called for elderly patients being discharged from hospital to be sent to sites like the Nightingale before going to homes .
Nadra Ahmed , from the National Care Association @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a sensible move .
It ’ s one that would allay fears as well as protect people .
That way at least we would know that people moving into the care services are Covid-19 free .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Martyn Halle, John Siddle, Dan Warburton)

EXCLUSIVE: Labour’s shadow minister for care and older people, Liz Kendall urges Government to save lives of elderly by filling up vacant Nightingale sites with OAPs from virus-hit homes
Calls for coronavirus-stricken care residents to be evacuated to Nightingale hospitals
Corona-stricken care home residents should be evacuated and treated in empty beds at temporary Nightingale hospitals, MPs demanded last night.
The Government was urged to save the lives of the elderly by filling up vacant Nightingale sites with OAPs from virus-hit homes.
At least 7,500 elderly residents have died from Covid-19 – despite a warning from the Sunday People three weeks ago that the care home system was a time bomb.
Now Labour’s shadow minister for care and older people, Liz Kendall, is urging the Government not to waste any more time and to use Nightingale hospitals to stop the virus spreading among 500,000 residents and staff.
The ten emergency facilities – seven in England and one each in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland – have a total of 11,000 beds.
Image: PA) PA)
NHS England have refused to reveal how many beds are spare.
But London’s ExCel Centre Nightingale which has 4,000 beds has treated only 41 patients.
Ms Kendall said: “We have to provide alternative care. There’s a real urgent need to look at any spare capacity there is at facilities like the Nightingale hospitals to see if they can care for residents.
“Care home staff are being asked to do extraordinary things. They’re very skilled – but we need to make sure that care homes are not turned into hospices because that’s not what they are there for.”
Ms Kendall added: “The NHS has done very well on ramping up critical care bed capacity, emptying beds and changing care pathways so that there is extra capacity in hospitals.
“If there is free capacity in the NHS, including in NHS Nightingale hospitals, the Government should explore whether elderly and disabled people with Covid could be treated there to help limit the spread of the virus in care homes.
Image: Getty) Getty)
“The failure of testing elderly people who have been discharged as well as the appalling lack of PPE for care homes is what has caused this terrible toll of deaths.
The Government must do everything to make sure they do not repeat the mistakes of the past.”
More than 7,500 OAPs are feared to have died in the UK in care homes since the pandemic hit, with a lack of PPE, the movement of agency staff between homes and years of austerity blamed for fuelling the crisis.
This week the World Health Organisation warned of an unimaginable human tragedy in care homes across Europe.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Daily figures released by the NHS only count hospital deaths, which appear to be falling, but there are fears that the toll in care homes may soon outstrip these.
Labour MP Peter Kyle, who has campaigned to highlight this crisis, said: “I’m in touch with many care homes and they are telling me their biggest stress is when someone becomes symptomatic as it’s almost impossible to isolate everyone.
Image: Getty) Getty)
“Remember that some people in nursing homes and care homes will have varying degrees of dementia.
“Without using inhumane and probably illegal methods of restraint it’s simply not possible to isolate them in the way you would others.
Therefore people who are symptomatic need to be distanced effectively. If that means being creative and using Nightingale hospitals, what’s stopping us?
Image: Getty) Getty)
“During this crisis hospitals have been allowed to re-invent themselves, while care homes are in a straitjacket.”
The Nightingale solution would also mean proper medical treatment for stricken OAPs.
Melanie Henwood, an independent health and social care consultant, said: “Increasingly, it is being reported GPs are not visiting care homes and that residents who become infected will not be taken to hospital.”
Image: Getty) Getty)
And care industry chiefs called for elderly patients being discharged from hospital to be sent to sites like the Nightingale before going to homes.
Nadra Ahmed, from the National Care Association, said: “It’s a sensible move. It’s one that would allay fears as well as protect people. That way at least we would know that people moving into the care services are Covid-19 free.


thedailymirror--2020-04-25--Alesha Dixon hints she's going to have another baby as she talks about family

Alesha Dixon has hinted another baby was on the cards for her .
The Britain 's Got Talent judge , 41 , has found great joy raising her two beautiful girls Azura , six , and eight-month-old Anaya .
So it 's no wonder the starlet has suggested she wants to have another baby with her husband Azuka Ononye .
She told Giovanna Fletcher on her podcast Happy Mum Happy Baby : `` Why would n't I want another baby ?
I have days when I say absolutely no way , two is great , this is manageable .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ joy and the love ... That 's what you 're constantly at battle with because you think why would n't I want another baby , they 're amazing and then another day where you 're like I 'm going to pull my hair out and I 'm going to go crazy , absolutely not , no way ! ''
The TV sensation confessed she would be sad at the thought of never breastfeeding again .
She said : `` I 've had that feeling of , 'Am I never going to be pregnant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ breastfeed again ? '
`` And that in itself is quite a sad feeling because I do n't want that part to end in my life because it 's so beautiful then there 's the other voice that says , 'Well you 've experienced it in all its glory so just chill . '
'' The mother-of-two also revealed she was carrying her second child last year during the Britain 's Got Talent 2019 semi-finals .
She said : `` I don ’ t want to say ' I ’ m pregnant ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m in a relationship and then distract from the show and , in my mind , I was like let ’ s just finish the show so that it can have its moment without any pregnancy malarkey and then we can announce that we ’ re pregnant . ''
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The Britain's Got Talent judge, 41, has revealed whether another child is on the cards for her and husband Azuka Ononye
Alesha Dixon hints she's going to have another baby as she talks about family
Alesha Dixon has hinted another baby was on the cards for her.
The Britain's Got Talent judge, 41, has found great joy raising her two beautiful girls Azura, six, and eight-month-old Anaya.
So it's no wonder the starlet has suggested she wants to have another baby with her husband Azuka Ononye.
She told Giovanna Fletcher on her podcast Happy Mum Happy Baby : "Why wouldn't I want another baby? I have days when I say absolutely no way, two is great, this is manageable.
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"Then I have other days where the joy and the love... That's what you're constantly at battle with because you think why wouldn't I want another baby, they're amazing and then another day where you're like I'm going to pull my hair out and I'm going to go crazy, absolutely not, no way!"
The TV sensation confessed she would be sad at the thought of never breastfeeding again.
She said: "I've had that feeling of, 'Am I never going to be pregnant again? Am I never going to breastfeed again?'
Image: Alesha Dixon/Instagram) Alesha Dixon/Instagram)
"And that in itself is quite a sad feeling because I don't want that part to end in my life because it's so beautiful then there's the other voice that says, 'Well you've experienced it in all its glory so just chill.'"
The mother-of-two also revealed she was carrying her second child last year during the Britain's Got Talent 2019 semi-finals.
Image: Alesha Dixon/Instagram) Alesha Dixon/Instagram)
Image: Alesha Dixon/Instagram) Alesha Dixon/Instagram)
She said: "I don’t want to say 'I’m pregnant' when people don’t even know I’m in a relationship and then distract from the show and, in my mind, I was like let’s just finish the show so that it can have its moment without any pregnancy malarkey and then we can announce that we’re pregnant."
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thedailymirror--2020-04-25--Picture shows proud Captain Tom Moore with his daughter on her wedding day

Sitting beside his daughter on her wedding day as he prepares to walk her – just once – down the aisle , our exclusive picture shows Captain Tom Moore , as proud as a dad can be .
But this week it was daughter Lucy ’ s turn to well up with pride , after he capped his astonishing £29million fundraiser by becoming the oldest person ever to have a UK No1 .
And Captain Tom says he has been “ blown away ” after getting more than 100,000 cards for his 100th birthday this Thursday .
The inspirational Army @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his garden for NHS workers battling against coronavirus , has also been sent more than 1,000 gifts by fans .
He topped the charts singing a duet of You ’ ll Never Walk Alone with musical theatre star Michael Ball , 57 .
Eldest daughter Lucy Teixeira said : “ Dad is absolutely blown away and humbled .
`` I ’ ll be singing Happy Birthday to him on BBC Breakfast , and he will have cake – he loves cake.
” Lucy , of Reading , Berks , added : “ My @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years ago was very special .
`` He was very proud .
`` He told me an old Army story to calm my nerves.
” Earlier this week Pride Of Britain host Carol Vorderman presented Tom with a surprise Pride Of Britain award via video link-up on ITV ’ s Good Morning Britain .
Royalty and stars also lined up to pay tribute to his efforts in a special montage video , including the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge , actors Dame Julie Walters , and Michael Sheen and sporting heroes Anthony Joshua @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Actor Sir David Jason , 80 , said : “ In the 1940s , you and your mates stepped up to help the country out and here you are again , you are a hero .
And I salute you.
” Lucy said : “ My father has been inspiring all his life .
I ’ ve watched him be determined , I ’ ve watched him carry things out .
His Yorkshire grit and British determination is stamped through him , as many people now see .
“ He said that a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – if he says he is going to do something , then he is going to do it .
I would say that is his motto .
”

While Tom, 99, walked daughter Lucy down the aisle, this week its was her turn to well up with pride when he became the oldest person ever to have a UK No1 single
Picture shows proud Captain Tom Moore with his daughter on her wedding day
Sitting beside his daughter on her wedding day as he prepares to walk her – just once – down the aisle, our exclusive picture shows Captain Tom Moore, as proud as a dad can be.
But this week it was daughter Lucy’s turn to well up with pride, after he capped his astonishing £29million fundraiser by becoming the oldest person ever to have a UK No1.
And Captain Tom says he has been “blown away” after getting more than 100,000 cards for his 100th birthday this Thursday.
The inspirational Army veteran, who walked 100 times round his garden for NHS workers battling against coronavirus, has also been sent more than 1,000 gifts by fans.
Image: Collect Unknown) Collect Unknown)
He topped the charts singing a duet of You’ll Never Walk Alone with musical theatre star Michael Ball, 57.
Eldest daughter Lucy Teixeira said: “Dad is absolutely blown away and humbled.
"I’ll be singing Happy Birthday to him on BBC Breakfast, and he will have cake – he loves cake.”
Image: ITV) ITV)
Lucy, of Reading, Berks, added: “My father walking me down the aisle 26 years ago was very special.
"He was very proud.
"He told me an old Army story to calm my nerves.”
Earlier this week Pride Of Britain host Carol Vorderman presented Tom with a surprise Pride Of Britain award via video link-up on ITV’s Good Morning Britain.
Royalty and stars also lined up to pay tribute to his efforts in a special montage video, including the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, actors Dame Julie Walters, and Michael Sheen and sporting heroes Anthony Joshua, Harry Kane and Joe Root.
Actor Sir David Jason, 80, said: “In the 1940s, you and your mates stepped up to help the country out and here you are again, you are a hero. And I salute you.”
Lucy said: “My father has been inspiring all his life. I’ve watched him be determined, I’ve watched him carry things out. His Yorkshire grit and British determination is stamped through him, as many people now see.
“He said that a Yorkshireman’s word is his bond – if he says he is going to do something, then he is going to do it. I would say that is his motto.”


thedailymirror--2020-04-25--Thousands startled by massive explosion heard for miles and huge cloud of steam

Thousands of people were startled by a massive explosion that was heard at least six miles away and a cloud that billowed into the night sky .
There were fears that a blast had sparked a fire at the Coryton Refinery , which sits on the Thames Estuary in Thurrock , south Essex .
Residents described the explosion as `` deafening '' and said it was followed by a very loud `` jet engine-like sound '' , and what appeared to be a cloud of steam or smoke .
The Essex County Fire & Rescue Service later addressed the speculation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up of pressure had caused a safety valve to `` lift '' and there was no fire or cause for concern .
Police assured residents there was no risk to them after they heard the explosion at about 9.30pm on Saturday .
A fire and rescue service spokesperson said : `` Crews were called to an oil refinery after a build up of pressure had caused a safety valve to lift - a process which is completely normal when pressure builds .
`` The process has caused a large amount of steam and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is no fire or cause for concern .
`` At 10.15pm firefighters said that on-site staff were dealing with the incident themselves and have already successfully reduced the pressure .
`` Crews are standing by as a precautionary measure . ''
The service also said : `` There was a lot of steam and smoke but no fire . ''
An Essex Police spokesperson added on Twitter : `` We 're assisting @ ECFRS following reports of loud noises coming from Calor Gas in # Coryton .
`` These noises were caused by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which were louder than usual .
`` There is no wider risk to the public and we ’ re looking to resolve it as quickly as possible . ''
Twitter users told of the `` deafening '' explosion and posted photos from nearby villages before the fire service and police explained what was happening and whether the incident posed a risk to them .
One resident wrote : `` Oil refinery gas explosion and leak from nearby Coryton .
`` Noise was deafening and we 're 6 miles away .
`` Happened 15mins @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still very loud .
`` My old man lives less than a mile away , he 's fine and safe . ''
Another wrote : `` The noise is horrendous loads of residents calling the police and fire brigade who are now in attendance . ''

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Residents of south Essex described a "deafening" explosion that was followed by a very loud "jet engine-like sound" and a cloud of steam or smoke in the night sky
Coryton Refinery 'explosion': Fire crews explain cause of blast heard for miles
Thousands of people were startled by a massive explosion that was heard at least six miles away and a cloud that billowed into the night sky.
There were fears that a blast had sparked a fire at the Coryton Refinery, which sits on the Thames Estuary in Thurrock, south Essex.
Residents described the explosion as "deafening" and said it was followed by a very loud "jet engine-like sound", and what appeared to be a cloud of steam or smoke.
The Essex County Fire & Rescue Service later addressed the speculation on social media, saying a build up of pressure had caused a safety valve to "lift" and there was no fire or cause for concern.
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Police assured residents there was no risk to them after they heard the explosion at about 9.30pm on Saturday.
A fire and rescue service spokesperson said: "Crews were called to an oil refinery after a build up of pressure had caused a safety valve to lift - a process which is completely normal when pressure builds.
"The process has caused a large amount of steam and noise in the area, but there is no fire or cause for concern.
"At 10.15pm firefighters said that on-site staff were dealing with the incident themselves and have already successfully reduced the pressure.
"Crews are standing by as a precautionary measure."
The service also said: "There was a lot of steam and smoke but no fire."
An Essex Police spokesperson added on Twitter : "We're assisting @ECFRS following reports of loud noises coming from Calor Gas in #Coryton.
"These noises were caused by pressure being vented from the site, which were louder than usual.
"There is no wider risk to the public and we’re looking to resolve it as quickly as possible."
Twitter users told of the "deafening" explosion and posted photos from nearby villages before the fire service and police explained what was happening and whether the incident posed a risk to them.
One resident wrote: "Oil refinery gas explosion and leak from nearby Coryton.
"Noise was deafening and we're 6 miles away.
"Happened 15mins ago and the jet engine-like sound is still very loud.
"My old man lives less than a mile away, he's fine and safe."
Another wrote: "The noise is horrendous loads of residents calling the police and fire brigade who are now in attendance."


thedailymirror--2020-04-25--Kevin Clifton eyes up new gig as theatre star after taking online writing course

He 's used to being labelled a bad boy but now ex-Strictly pro Kevin Clifton wants to be a Bard boy .
The dancer who fell for partner Stacey Dooley is following in Shakespeare ’ s footsteps by writing for the stage .
Kevin , 37 , said : “ I have been watching a lot of the streams of theatre online .
“ I have been having a lot more creative ideas so I have started writing a play.
” The romeo reckons he is more at home writing than on the dancefloor .
Speaking on his podcast , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is more truthful to my set of values and what I want to do with my life.
” Kevin added : “ I have done an online writing course .
I have been writing some of my own stories .
Potentially that could end being a biography of sorts.
” With a colourful life , the dancer – dubbed Kevin from Grimsby by fellow pros – will have plenty to write about .
He wed fellow Strictly Come Dancing professional Karen Hauer , 38 , in 2015 but they split three years later @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which has seen a series of couples part ways .
Kevin fell for TV star Stacey , 33 , after they won the show in 2018 but was branded a “ rat ” and a “ snake ” by her furious ex .
Kevin announced he was quitting Strictly last month to focus on  “ other areas of my life and career ” .
To be or not to be , eh Kev ?

EXCLUSIVE: The ballroom lothario is eyeing up a new prize after winning the Glitterball Trophy... he wants to follow in William Shakespeare's footsteps with a play inspired by his own life
Kevin Clifton eyes up new gig as theatre star after taking online writing course
He's used to being labelled a bad boy but now ex-Strictly pro Kevin Clifton wants to be a Bard boy.
The dancer who fell for partner Stacey Dooley is following in Shakespeare’s footsteps by writing for the stage.
Kevin, 37, said: “I have been watching a lot of the streams of theatre online.
“I have been having a lot more creative ideas so I have started writing a play.”
The romeo reckons he is more at home writing than on the dancefloor.
Image: BBC) BBC)
Speaking on his podcast, he told fans: “Maybe that is more truthful to my set of values and what I want to do with my life.”
Kevin added: “I have done an online writing course. I have been writing some of my own stories. Potentially that could end being a biography of sorts.”
With a colourful life, the dancer – dubbed Kevin from Grimsby by fellow pros – will have plenty to write about.
He wed fellow Strictly Come Dancing professional Karen Hauer, 38, in 2015 but they split three years later – victims of the infamous Strictly curse which has seen a series of couples part ways.
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Kevin fell for TV star Stacey, 33, after they won the show in 2018 but was branded a “rat” and a “snake” by her furious ex.
Kevin announced he was quitting Strictly last month to focus on “other areas of my life and career”.
To be or not to be, eh Kev?


thedailymirror--2020-04-25--More than 3,500 devil dogs including banned breeds declared legal

More than 3,500 devil dogs have been given legal clearance to live in UK homes – a rise of exactly 900 in five years .
The shock total includes breeds at the centre of banning orders for a string of mauling horrors , sometimes fatal .
Exemption certificates from courts have soared from 2,658 in 2014 to 3,558 last year , Government figures un-covered by the Sunday People reveal .
All the dogs involved are pitbulls with the exception of two Japanese Tosas and 21 Dogo Argentinos .
The orders mean that the animals must wear a muzzle and be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fatal mauling victims in the last 12 months include pitbull owner Jonny Halstead , 35 .
The epilepsy sufferer died after being bitten “ multiple times ” by his dog – later shot dead by police – after suffering a medical episode and collapsing at his property in Oldham , Greater Manchester .
And last June seven-year-old Lewis Moffatt was horrifically injured when he was mauled by an American pitbull as he played outside in Liverpool .
He recovered after two days ’ treatment in hospital .
The Japanese Tosa was bred specifically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s purpose was hunting large animals in its South American country of origin .
They became popular for dog fighting after being brought to Britain .
People who are found guilty of arranging dog fights , a practice illegal in the UK since 1835 , can be jailed for 12 months and fined £20,000 .
If a court decides a banned dog is safe for ownership , the animal must also be registered and insured , neutered , tattooed and fitted with a microchip implant .
Campaigners were asked to respond to @ @ @ @

EXCLUSIVE: Exemption certificates from courts have soared from 2,658 in 2014 to 3,558 last year, Government figures uncovered by the Sunday People have revealed
More than 3,500 devil dogs have been given legal clearance to live in UK homes – a rise of exactly 900 in five years.
The shock total includes breeds at the centre of banning orders for a string of mauling horrors, sometimes fatal.
Exemption certificates from courts have soared from 2,658 in 2014 to 3,558 last year, Government figures un-covered by the Sunday People reveal.
All the dogs involved are pitbulls with the exception of two Japanese Tosas and 21 Dogo Argentinos.
The orders mean that the animals must wear a muzzle and be kept on a lead in public.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Fatal mauling victims in the last 12 months include pitbull owner Jonny Halstead, 35.
The epilepsy sufferer died after being bitten “multiple times” by his dog – later shot dead by police – after suffering a medical episode and collapsing at his property in Oldham, Greater Manchester.
And last June seven-year-old Lewis Moffatt was horrifically injured when he was mauled by an American pitbull as he played outside in Liverpool.
He recovered after two days’ treatment in hospital.
Image: MEN Media) MEN Media)
The Japanese Tosa was bred specifically for fighting, while the Dogo Argentino’s purpose was hunting large animals in its South American country of origin. They became popular for dog fighting after being brought to Britain.
People who are found guilty of arranging dog fights, a practice illegal in the UK since 1835, can be jailed for 12 months and fined £20,000.
If a court decides a banned dog is safe for ownership, the animal must also be registered and insured, neutered, tattooed and fitted with a microchip implant.
Campaigners were asked to respond to the exemptions rise.


thedailymirror--2020-04-25--Christine McGuinness shows off incredible body as she models sexy swimwear

Christine McGuinness looked fantastic when she fashioned her back garden into a catwalk .
The stunning mum-of-three showed off her enviable curves as she modelled sexy swimwear in her garden over the weekend .
The blonde bombshell showed off six total looks - including daring bikinis and one-pieces .
It turned out Christine was a big fan of the collection designed by Love Island bombshell Maura Higgins .
The first look she showed fans boasted a strappy bikini adorned with floral details all over .
Her next look featured a stunning black cut-out one piece swimsuit which showed a very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ featured a stunning purple bikini with ruffle details and a white lace bikini .
Christine left her fans drooling after she posted the daring clip with her 393k Instagram followers .
She penned : `` Verified I can feel sunshine in my soul I am not letting the lockdown get me down !
`` Absolutely loving this new Maura swimwear collection from @ annsummers it ’ s perfect for a staycation and when it is safe , I will be taking these to the beach !
# BeMoreMauraSwim2020 # StayHomeStaySexy . ''
Throughout @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at home exercise regime .
She has delighted many of her admirers with her workouts and dance routines videos uploaded on Instagram .
Earlier in the week , Christine shared the adorable moment her daughter Felicity crashed one of her workouts .
The mum was seen in a plank position as her little girl , four , watched and appeared keen to join in .
Christine then paused to give Felicity a kiss on the cheek .
She captioned the video : `` I 'm getting used to my little mini mc 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It 's not easy to stay focused with the children around , I have lost a lot of strength , motivation and energy !
`` I miss the gym a lot , but surprisingly I feel quite relaxed about these changes because one day , when it is safe and I go to a gym whilst my children are at school , I will probably miss these moments of cuteness interruptions ! ''
Christine also gave her fans advice on how to achieve sensational curves .
She said : `` Do n't forget @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have never trained my back until recently but it is making a huge difference to my shape , by toning my shoulders and back , my waist is looking smaller , creating that hourglass . ''
Christine and Paddy are parents to twins Penelope and Leo , six , and four-year-old Felicity .
In February , the couple revealed Felicity had been diagnosed with autism three years after her siblings were found to have the same condition .
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Christine McGuinness showed off her enviable curves as she modelled sexy swimwear in her garden
Christine McGuinness shows off her incredible body as she models sexy swimwear
Christine McGuinness looked fantastic when she fashioned her back garden into a catwalk.
The stunning mum-of-three showed off her enviable curves as she modelled sexy swimwear in her garden over the weekend.
The blonde bombshell showed off six total looks - including daring bikinis and one-pieces.
It turned out Christine was a big fan of the collection designed by Love Island bombshell Maura Higgins.
The first look she showed fans boasted a strappy bikini adorned with floral details all over.
Her next look featured a stunning black cut-out one piece swimsuit which showed a very plunging neckline.
Image: Christine McGuinness/Instagram) Christine McGuinness/Instagram)
Her swimsuit looks also featured a stunning purple bikini with ruffle details and a white lace bikini.
Christine left her fans drooling after she posted the daring clip with her 393k Instagram followers.
She penned: "Verified I can feel sunshine in my soul I am not letting the lockdown get me down!
Image: Christine McGuinness/Instagram) Christine McGuinness/Instagram)
"Absolutely loving this new Maura swimwear collection from @annsummers it’s perfect for a staycation and when it is safe, I will be taking these to the beach! #BeMoreMauraSwim2020 #StayHomeStaySexy."
Throughout the lockdown, Christine has embraced the at home exercise regime.
She has delighted many of her admirers with her workouts and dance routines videos uploaded on Instagram.
Image: Christine McGuinness/Instagram) Christine McGuinness/Instagram)
Earlier in the week, Christine shared the adorable moment her daughter Felicity crashed one of her workouts.
The mum was seen in a plank position as her little girl, four, watched and appeared keen to join in.
Christine then paused to give Felicity a kiss on the cheek.
Image: Christine McGuinness/Instagram) Christine McGuinness/Instagram) Image: Christine McGuinness/Instagram) Christine McGuinness/Instagram)
She captioned the video: "I'm getting used to my little mini mc's joining in during a workout!
"It's not easy to stay focused with the children around, I have lost a lot of strength, motivation and energy!
"I miss the gym a lot, but surprisingly I feel quite relaxed about these changes because one day, when it is safe and I go to a gym whilst my children are at school, I will probably miss these moments of cuteness interruptions!"
Image: Christine McGuinness/Instagram) Christine McGuinness/Instagram)
Christine also gave her fans advice on how to achieve sensational curves.
She said: "Don't forget the bits you can't see! I have never trained my back until recently but it is making a huge difference to my shape, by toning my shoulders and back, my waist is looking smaller, creating that hourglass."
Christine and Paddy are parents to twins Penelope and Leo, six, and four-year-old Felicity.
In February, the couple revealed Felicity had been diagnosed with autism three years after her siblings were found to have the same condition.
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thedailymirror--2020-04-25--Ricky Gervais receiving 'so many' letters from suicidal widowers like Tony

There are times in life when you don ’ t know whether to laugh or cry .
In Ricky Gervais ’ brilliant series After Life you are likely to do both , quite often , over the course of a single episode .
Ricky ’ s comic creations of David Brent in The Office and Extras ’ Andy Millman made you cringe with embarrassment .
Now his portrayal of Tony , a suicidal widower grieving for his beloved wife , just makes you want to hug the poor guy .
The plight of a man who has lost all direction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of so many .
Ricky , speaking to the Sunday People before the release of After Life ’ s second series , said : “ People came up to me in the street after series one .
“ I got so many letters .
They were like , ‘ I ’ ve felt like that.
’ “ I was much more aware from the audience ’ s reaction to it .
What they related to was how people coped with grief.
” Tony ’ s outlet for grief in series one is to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ self-confessed “ a***hole ” to everyone he encounters .
In the second series , which came out on Netflix on Friday , he tries to move on with his life .
He is nicer to his colleagues at the local paper where he works .
There is still hope for romance with his father ’ s carer Emma , played by Extras co-star Ashley Jensen .
Heven .
Ricky , 58 , said : “ He ’ s going through the seven stages of grief .
`` In series one he hit the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ denial .
`` Now he ’ s negotiating – if I ’ m not going to kill myself , what am I going to do ?
“ He ’ s tried everything , anger , violence , drink and drugs .
“ And now he ’ s going , ‘ What about getting along with people ?
What about kindness ?
What about only being an a***hole only to people who deserve it ?
” Filmed before the pandemic , a remark by Tony ’ s late wife Lisa , played in flashback @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now .
Ricky said : “ Kerry says everybody has got their problems and we should value NHS workers.
” Earlier this month Ricky hit out at privileged celebs who grumble about lockdown while lounging around their expensive homes with no money troubles .
Despite being worth £100million , Ricky said the situation has made him value the more important things .
He said : “ Times like these make people appreciate things more .
The fact that families are talking to each other more .
They ’ re worrying about each other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think ‘ Why am I worrying about ... that ?
’ “ We need to worry about people getting enough food , keeping their grandparents safe and not losing their house . ''
Ricky is holed up in his £10.6million Hampstead mansion in North London with partner and author Jane Fallon , 59 .
He said : “ I have never heard Jane say this so much ‘ Shhh , be quiet for one minute.
’ She ’ s trying to write a book and I want to play .
I want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kid that ’ s home from school.
” With the second series of After Life out , Ricky is already looking ahead to a third – something he never did with hit sitcoms The Office and Extras .
He said : “ I already have ideas .
But people have to love the second series .
I put everything I have in one series , just in case I don ’ t do another .
I might get run over the next day .
“ The pressure to get the third series as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ immense , when you ’ re doing it all yourself as well .
“ It ’ s OK if you have 23 writers and nine producers .
It gets exponentially hard to surprise people and not repeat yourself .
With a sitcom people want the same but different .
People have to be breaking my door down but if they did , for the first time ever , I ’ d do a third series .
Because I love the characters .
“ Each one could have a spin-off .
I love the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I love working with the actors .
It ’ s such a joy to know these lines are made better.
” He has considered a prequel , the backstory of Lisa before she dies of cancer .
But as any fan of the first series will know , After Life is not all doom and gloom .
Ricky ’ s cheeky , near-the-knuckle humour is back , as well as his love of the c-word .
There were also plenty of laughs filming series two at the expense of Ricky ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ postman Pat , thought Ricky was joking when he suggested a bath scene .
He said : “ He sent a text saying I was going to be nude and I just laughed .
Then he came through .
It was the very last scene to be filmed .
I think he did it so it was hanging over me .
“ It was a funny scene but no one needs to see that.
” In another funny moment , Lenny , played by Tony Way and June – Jo Hartley – are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ James , Ethan Lawrence .
Tony said : “ Ricky wasn ’ t going to let it be cut out .
He decided he ’ d make me and Jo uncomfortable for half a day.
” • After Life is available to stream on Netflix now

EXCLUSIVE: TV and film star Ricky, 58, says that his Netflix show, where he plays a suicidal widower grieving for his wife, has really resonated with viewers as it returns for second series
Ricky Gervais receiving 'so many letters' from suicidal widowers like After Life's Tony
There are times in life when you don’t know whether to laugh or cry.
In Ricky Gervais’ brilliant series After Life you are likely to do both, quite often, over the course of a single episode.
Ricky’s comic creations of David Brent in The Office and Extras’ Andy Millman made you cringe with embarrassment.
Now his portrayal of Tony, a suicidal widower grieving for his beloved wife, just makes you want to hug the poor guy.
The plight of a man who has lost all direction and purpose in life touched the hearts of so many.
Ricky, speaking to the Sunday People before the release of After Life’s second series, said: “People came up to me in the street after series one.
Image: Netflix) Netflix)
“I got so many letters. They were like, ‘I’ve felt like that.’
“I was much more aware from the audience’s reaction to it. What they related to was how people coped with grief.”
Tony’s outlet for grief in series one is to wallow in self-pity and to be a self-confessed “a***hole” to everyone he encounters.
In the second series, which came out on Netflix on Friday, he tries to move on with his life.
He is nicer to his colleagues at the local paper where he works.
There is still hope for romance with his father’s carer Emma, played by Extras co-star Ashley Jensen. Heven .
Ricky, 58, said: “He’s going through the seven stages of grief.
"In series one he hit the ground running with shock, anger and denial.
"Now he’s negotiating – if I’m not going to kill myself, what am I going to do?
“He’s tried everything, anger, violence, drink and drugs.
Image: Netflix) Netflix)
“And now he’s going, ‘What about getting along with people? What about kindness? What about only being an a***hole only to people who deserve it?”
Filmed before the pandemic, a remark by Tony’s late wife Lisa, played in flashback by Kerry Godliman, means even more now. Ricky said: “Kerry says everybody has got their problems and we should value NHS workers.”
Earlier this month Ricky hit out at privileged celebs who grumble about lockdown while lounging around their expensive homes with no money troubles.
Despite being worth £100million, Ricky said the situation has made him value the more important things.
He said: “Times like these make people appreciate things more. The fact that families are talking to each other more. They’re worrying about each other.
“It’s made me think ‘Why am I worrying about... that?’
Image: GC Images) GC Images)
“We need to worry about people getting enough food, keeping their grandparents safe and not losing their house."
Ricky is holed up in his £10.6million Hampstead mansion in North London with partner and author Jane Fallon, 59.
He said: “I have never heard Jane say this so much ‘Shhh, be quiet for one minute.’ She’s trying to write a book and I want to play. I want to play badminton. I’m the kid that’s home from school.”
With the second series of After Life out, Ricky is already looking ahead to a third – something he never did with hit sitcoms The Office and Extras.
Image: Netflix) Netflix)
He said: “I already have ideas. But people have to love the second series. I put everything I have in one series, just in case I don’t do another. I might get run over the next day.
“The pressure to get the third series as good as your first and second is immense, when you’re doing it all yourself as well.
“It’s OK if you have 23 writers and nine producers. It gets exponentially hard to surprise people and not repeat yourself. With a sitcom people want the same but different. People have to be breaking my door down but if they did, for the first time ever, I’d do a third series. Because I love the characters.
“Each one could have a spin-off. I love the world, the town, the dog. I love working with the actors. It’s such a joy to know these lines are made better.”
He has considered a prequel, the backstory of Lisa before she dies of cancer. But as any fan of the first series will know, After Life is not all doom and gloom.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Ricky’s cheeky, near-the-knuckle humour is back, as well as his love of the c-word. There were also plenty of laughs filming series two at the expense of Ricky’s co-stars.
Joe Wilkinson, who plays postman Pat, thought Ricky was joking when he suggested a bath scene.
He said: “He sent a text saying I was going to be nude and I just laughed. Then he came through. It was the very last scene to be filmed. I think he did it so it was hanging over me.
“It was a funny scene but no one needs to see that.”
In another funny moment, Lenny, played by Tony Way and June – Jo Hartley – are caught in the act by her son James, Ethan Lawrence.
Tony said: “Ricky wasn’t going to let it be cut out. He decided he’d make me and Jo uncomfortable for half a day.”


thedailymirror--2020-04-26--Hundreds flee as 'gunshots fired' at 'Mr Ibiza' funeral during lockdown

Mourners ran for their lives after gunshots were allegedly fired at the funeral of a man dubbed `` Mr Ibiza '' , who died in a road crash earlier this month .
Dozens of people ran to find a protected place after reportedly hearing three shots at the funeral of Clive Pinnock at Gorton Cemetery , Manchester , on Thursday .
Hundreds of mourners could be seen breaching lockdown rules to attend the ceremony which descended into chaos .
Graves were reportedly trampled on and armed police scrambled after the shots were allegedly fired .
The suspect , who had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was then disarmed .
He suffered serious face lacerations , according to sources .
There were no other reported injuries , Manchester Evening News reports .
Mohammed Haseeb Umar , 23 , of Burnage , has been charged with possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence .
He is due to appear at Manchester & Salford Magistrates ' Court on Monday .
The force said police had `` engaged '' with the Pinnock family to discuss funeral arrangements and social distancing rules and a `` careful assessment '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown rules , only a few members of the deceased person 's family are supposed to attend funerals .
In a statement , Superintendent Rebecca Boyce , of Greater Manchester Police , said : “ We were made aware of several gatherings taking place yesterday in Gorton in relation to a funeral .
`` In the lead up to the funeral , officers engaged with the immediate family of the man who had sadly lost his life to explain the government guidelines and to discuss details of their plans .
“ A careful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approach to any gatherings associated with the funeral .
`` Our overriding priority was to ensure that the wider public were kept safe .
`` We continued to closely monitor the situation and as it progressed it was clear that the emotions of those at the gathering were high and therefore a decision was made , in the interests of public safety , not to intervene unless the wider public were put at risk by the groups .
`` An arrest was subsequently made of a man who remains in custody in relation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by .
“ We understand that there has been public concern regarding the events of yesterday .
`` We want to sincerely thank the majority of the public , many of whom are struggling with the loss of loved ones , who have not risked the safety of others by attending gatherings such as funerals in breach of government guidelines .
`` We all have a legal and moral responsibility to abide by the legislation , which is in place to save lives .
“ We can only get through this difficult time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and therefore we would continue to appeal to members of the public to follow the government advice and work with us during what is a particularly challenging time for everyone.
” Pinnock , from Longsight , south Manchester , was killed after the Kawasaki motorbike he was riding was involved in a collision with a BMW in Manchester on April 8 .

Mohammed Haseeb Umar, 23, of Burnage, has been charged with possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence
Hundreds flee in terror as 'gunshots fired' at 'Mr Ibiza' funeral during lockdown
Mourners ran for their lives after gunshots were allegedly fired at the funeral of a man dubbed "Mr Ibiza", who died in a road crash earlier this month.
Dozens of people ran to find a protected place after reportedly hearing three shots at the funeral of Clive Pinnock at Gorton Cemetery, Manchester, on Thursday.
Hundreds of mourners could be seen breaching lockdown rules to attend the ceremony which descended into chaos.
Graves were reportedly trampled on and armed police scrambled after the shots were allegedly fired. The suspect, who had allegedly been slashed with a knife, was then disarmed.
He suffered serious face lacerations, according to sources.
There were no other reported injuries, Manchester Evening News reports.
Mohammed Haseeb Umar, 23, of Burnage, has been charged with possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.
He is due to appear at Manchester & Salford Magistrates' Court on Monday.
Image: Manchester Evening News) Manchester Evening News)
The force said police had "engaged" with the Pinnock family to discuss funeral arrangements and social distancing rules and a "careful assessment" was made about the gathering.
Under lockdown rules, only a few members of the deceased person's family are supposed to attend funerals.
In a statement, Superintendent Rebecca Boyce, of Greater Manchester Police, said: “We were made aware of several gatherings taking place yesterday in Gorton in relation to a funeral.
Image: Manchester Evening News) Manchester Evening News)
"In the lead up to the funeral, officers engaged with the immediate family of the man who had sadly lost his life to explain the government guidelines and to discuss details of their plans.
“A careful assessment was then made about the policing approach to any gatherings associated with the funeral.
"Our overriding priority was to ensure that the wider public were kept safe.
"We continued to closely monitor the situation and as it progressed it was clear that the emotions of those at the gathering were high and therefore a decision was made, in the interests of public safety, not to intervene unless the wider public were put at risk by the groups.
Image: MEN Media) MEN Media)
"An arrest was subsequently made of a man who remains in custody in relation to a firearms discharge which happened close by.
“We understand that there has been public concern regarding the events of yesterday.
"We want to sincerely thank the majority of the public, many of whom are struggling with the loss of loved ones, who have not risked the safety of others by attending gatherings such as funerals in breach of government guidelines.
Image: MEN Media) MEN Media)
"We all have a legal and moral responsibility to abide by the legislation, which is in place to save lives.
“We can only get through this difficult time with the support of all our communities and therefore we would continue to appeal to members of the public to follow the government advice and work with us during what is a particularly challenging time for everyone.”
Pinnock, from Longsight, south Manchester, was killed after the Kawasaki motorbike he was riding was involved in a collision with a BMW in Manchester on April 8.
GMP continue to investigate.


thedailymirror--2020-04-26--Gary Neville explains why he hated rooming with David Beckham

Gary Neville has admitted he used to hate rooming with David Beckham on Man Utd away trips .
The pair spent 11 years together in United 's senior side after graduating from the club 's academy .
At the time of their breakthrough into the first-team , United would pair players off into twin rooms when staying overnight .
And Neville revealed that despite only sharing a space with Beckham for a short period of time , they did not have the same chemistry off the field as they did on the pitch .
`` I roomed with David Beckham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whole rooming with players completely stopped because everybody went into their own individual rooms , '' Neville told Sky Sports .
`` I think they worked out that players weren ’ t compatible with each other and that each went to bed at different times .
`` I had two big problems with Becks ( well , he had with me ! )
.
`` I used to go to bed at 9pm and wake up at 5am , he would stay up until 11pm and want to wake up at 8am , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from 9 until 11 and then I was getting him up at 5 in the morning , so it just wasn ’ t working at all . ''
Few would have guessed the struggles between the pair , given their good relationship down United 's right flank which saw them win six Premier League titles together .
But not only were their sleeping patterns out of kilter , Neville also divulged that some of his habits were not in keeping with Becks ' love of home comforts .
Neville added : `` Secondly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He gets into his room , he lights candles , he puts pictures up – everything has to be absolutely perfect , it ’ s been the same since he was 18 .
`` I just throw everything everywhere , so it just did not work at all .
`` I ’ m always talking , always arguing and he was the complete opposite of that .
He would listen to music , he would want peace , he would want to be chilled and it ’ s just the complete opposite end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at . ''

The duo were teammates for Man Utd and England for the best part of two decades having come through the youth ranks together, but were not an ideal match as roommates
Gary Neville has admitted he used to hate rooming with David Beckham on Man Utd away trips.
The pair spent 11 years together in United's senior side after graduating from the club's academy.
At the time of their breakthrough into the first-team, United would pair players off into twin rooms when staying overnight.
And Neville revealed that despite only sharing a space with Beckham for a short period of time, they did not have the same chemistry off the field as they did on the pitch.
"I roomed with David Beckham for about six months and then the whole rooming with players completely stopped because everybody went into their own individual rooms," Neville told Sky Sports.
Image: EMPICS Sports Photo Agency) EMPICS Sports Photo Agency)
"I think they worked out that players weren’t compatible with each other and that each went to bed at different times.
"I had two big problems with Becks (well, he had with me!).
"I used to go to bed at 9pm and wake up at 5am, he would stay up until 11pm and want to wake up at 8am, so essentially he was keeping me up from 9 until 11 and then I was getting him up at 5 in the morning, so it just wasn’t working at all."
Few would have guessed the struggles between the pair, given their good relationship down United's right flank which saw them win six Premier League titles together.
But not only were their sleeping patterns out of kilter, Neville also divulged that some of his habits were not in keeping with Becks' love of home comforts.
Neville added: "Secondly, he is the cleanest person. He gets into his room, he lights candles, he puts pictures up – everything has to be absolutely perfect, it’s been the same since he was 18.
"I just throw everything everywhere, so it just did not work at all.
"I’m always talking, always arguing and he was the complete opposite of that. He would listen to music, he would want peace, he would want to be chilled and it’s just the complete opposite end of the spectrum of where I was at."


thedailymirror--2020-04-26--Nessa's epic coronavirus warning as Ruth Jones tells fans 'you could be riddled'

She wo n't lie to you , especially about keeping healthy as Nessa gave an important message to all Gavin and Stacey fans in the current pandemic .
Ruth Jones , who plays the Welsh man eater , has recorded an in-character video to help slow the spread of the coronavirus .
Her surprise appearance was geared to make sure everyone continues to keep their distance when out for daily exercise .
On Instagram , telly favourite Nessa told everyone “ stay out of my way ” as she prepares for a 'marathon ' around Barry .
She begins : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Not a lot - other than a global pandemic ... but the question was rhetorical .
“ Now listen , I am not here to give advice , there ’ s plenty of others that would do that for you , it ’ s your life and I am not about to tell you how to live it .
`` I wouldn ’ t do that to no one .
I wouldn ’ t even tell myself to live my life.
” She continues : “ If you see me in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ half-marathon around Barry , don ’ t even think about breaking that two-metre rule , because if you does , I will not hesitate to tell you quite clearly to ‘ back off ’ .
“ Because at the end of the day , when all is said and done , no word of a lie if truth be told , just because you don ’ t feel ill don ’ t mean you ’ re not infectious , you could be riddled.
” “ Stay safe , stay out of my way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goes without saying . ''
Well that 's us told .
The total cases of coronavirus worldwide is expected to break three million this week .
But it is hoped the new antibody tests will be a `` game changer '' in the UK 's battle against Covid-19 , and could allow people to get back to work or socialising if they are found to have protection from infection .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to return to work on Monday .

The Gavin and Stacey star urged fans to abide by strict social distancing rules in her own unique way
Gavin and Stacey's Nessa gives hilarious coronavirus warning: "You could be riddled"
She won't lie to you, especially about keeping healthy as Nessa gave an important message to all Gavin and Stacey fans in the current pandemic.
Ruth Jones, who plays the Welsh man eater, has recorded an in-character video to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Her surprise appearance was geared to make sure everyone continues to keep their distance when out for daily exercise.
On Instagram, telly favourite Nessa told everyone “stay out of my way” as she prepares for a 'marathon' around Barry.
She begins: “Oh, what’s occurring? Not a lot - other than a global pandemic... but the question was rhetorical.
Image: Grab) Grab)
“Now listen, I am not here to give advice, there’s plenty of others that would do that for you, it’s your life and I am not about to tell you how to live it.
"I wouldn’t do that to no one. I wouldn’t even tell myself to live my life.”
She continues: “If you see me in the morning doing my daily run, my half-marathon around Barry, don’t even think about breaking that two-metre rule, because if you does, I will not hesitate to tell you quite clearly to ‘back off’.
Image: Instagram) Instagram) Image: BABY COW) BABY COW)
“Because at the end of the day, when all is said and done, no word of a lie if truth be told, just because you don’t feel ill don’t mean you’re not infectious, you could be riddled.”
“Stay safe, stay out of my way and protect the NHS, obviously it goes without saying."
Well that's us told.
The total cases of coronavirus worldwide is expected to break three million this week.
But it is hoped the new antibody tests will be a "game changer" in the UK's battle against Covid-19, and could allow people to get back to work or socialising if they are found to have protection from infection.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to return to work on Monday.