thedailymirror--2020-10-10--Doctors say face masks should be worn outdoors and rule of 6 limited to 2 houses

Doctors have called for the mandatory use of face masks in offices and outdoors where 2m social distancing is not possible in a new wish list .
The British Medical Association ( BMA ) has compiled a list of recommendations to try and bring the soaring coronavirus rate back down .
It advised modifying the current Rule of Six with the rule that only two households can meet , and those should not exceed 6 people , ideally outdoors rather than indoors .
The BMA set out its recommendations as it said the public is in danger of losing faith @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's `` inconsistent '' messaging .
The body added clearer , stronger measures are needed to halt the spread of the Covid-19 .
As the Government prepares to unveil a new three-tiered system of coronavirus restrictions on Monday , the doctors ' trade union body has published a list of recommendations it says could reduce the nation 's level of infection while providing people with the confidence they need to go out safely and boost the economy .
The BMA 's council chairman , Dr Chaand Nagpaul , said the inconsistency of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was lifted had played a part in the resurgence of the virus .
He said : `` The infection has risen following rapid relaxation of measures and with the Westminster Government letting down its guard - as recently as August , the Government was encouraging people to travel , go to work and mix in restaurants and pubs . ''
`` The Government has a duty to regain the public 's confidence and faith in measures being taken to get the spread of the virus back under control .
`` It must also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enable them to make premises and settings Covid secure while providing clear rules on what 'Covid secure ' means . ''
Dr Nagpaul added there was `` inconsistency '' in directions relating to the wearing of face masks and how and when to mix socially .
He said : `` With admissions to hospitals for Covid climbing rapidly in parts of England , there is an opportunity for the Westminster Government to bring in simple stronger restrictions alongside the introduction of its ... three-tiered approach .
`` We have drawn on a range @ @ @ @ @ @ @ publish a set of recommendations which we feel , if introduced very quickly , could have a positive effect . ''
- Modifying the current Rule of Six with the rule that only two households can meet , and those should not exceed 6 people , ideally outdoors rather than indoors - Making the wearing of face masks mandatory in all offices and working environments , unless you are working alone - Making people wear masks in all outdoor settings where two-metre distancing is not possible - Providing financial support to businesses , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make premises Covid secure and provide clear rules on what 'Covid secure ' means - Providing medical grade masks , free of charge , to those who are over 60 or in a vulnerable group , as recommended by the World Health Organisation - Providing masks free of charge to those who are exempt from prescription charges and also at the entrance of all public settings if a person has not brought one - Adding more functionality to the NHS Test and Trace app to give people more detailed information on infection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of rates of infection and trends .
Dr Nagpaul added : `` We know that with the right public behaviour and renewed public confidence , the infection can be brought under control , given that we had less than 500 new cases a day in mid-July .
`` We are having to swallow a very bitter pill of the infection continuing to spread at a perilous rate .
`` Stronger measures brought in now could be a far sweeter pill in the long run for far more people . ''

The British Medical Association (BMA) has compiled a 'wish list' of recommendations to try and bring the soaring coronavirus rate back down
Doctors say face masks should be worn outdoors and rule of six limited to two households
Doctors have called for the mandatory use of face masks in offices and outdoors where 2m social distancing is not possible in a new wish list.
The British Medical Association (BMA) has compiled a list of recommendations to try and bring the soaring coronavirus rate back down.
It advised modifying the current Rule of Six with the rule that only two households can meet, and those should not exceed 6 people, ideally outdoors rather than indoors.
The BMA set out its recommendations as it said the public is in danger of losing faith in coronavirus measures due to the Government's "inconsistent" messaging.
The body added clearer, stronger measures are needed to halt the spread of the Covid-19.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
As the Government prepares to unveil a new three-tiered system of coronavirus restrictions on Monday, the doctors' trade union body has published a list of recommendations it says could reduce the nation's level of infection while providing people with the confidence they need to go out safely and boost the economy.
The BMA's council chairman, Dr Chaand Nagpaul, said the inconsistency of the Government's messaging once the first lockdown was lifted had played a part in the resurgence of the virus.
He said: "The infection has risen following rapid relaxation of measures and with the Westminster Government letting down its guard - as recently as August, the Government was encouraging people to travel, go to work and mix in restaurants and pubs."
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
"The Government has a duty to regain the public's confidence and faith in measures being taken to get the spread of the virus back under control.
"It must also provide the financial support businesses need to enable them to make premises and settings Covid secure while providing clear rules on what 'Covid secure' means."
Dr Nagpaul added there was "inconsistency" in directions relating to the wearing of face masks and how and when to mix socially.
He said: "With admissions to hospitals for Covid climbing rapidly in parts of England, there is an opportunity for the Westminster Government to bring in simple stronger restrictions alongside the introduction of its ... three-tiered approach.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
"We have drawn on a range of expertise from within the BMA to publish a set of recommendations which we feel, if introduced very quickly, could have a positive effect."
The BMA's recommendations include:
- Modifying the current Rule of Six with the rule that only two households can meet, and those should not exceed 6 people, ideally outdoors rather than indoors
- Making the wearing of face masks mandatory in all offices and working environments, unless you are working alone
- Making people wear masks in all outdoor settings where two-metre distancing is not possible
- Providing financial support to businesses, retail and hospitality settings to enable them to make premises Covid secure and provide clear rules on what 'Covid secure' means
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
- Providing medical grade masks, free of charge, to those who are over 60 or in a vulnerable group, as recommended by the World Health Organisation
- Providing masks free of charge to those who are exempt from prescription charges and also at the entrance of all public settings if a person has not brought one
- Adding more functionality to the NHS Test and Trace app to give people more detailed information on infection rates in their area including actual figures of rates of infection and trends.
Dr Nagpaul added: "We know that with the right public behaviour and renewed public confidence, the infection can be brought under control, given that we had less than 500 new cases a day in mid-July.
"We are having to swallow a very bitter pill of the infection continuing to spread at a perilous rate.
"Stronger measures brought in now could be a far sweeter pill in the long run for far more people."


thedailymirror--2020-10-10--Premier League should admit their shame and rethink pay-per-view TV deal

Just as one of its finest ambassadors , Marcus Rashford , is being honoured for helping feed millions of hungry , impoverished children , the Premier League decides to flaunt its greed .
No more freebies ?
Fair enough .
But fifteen notes for Sheffield United versus Fulham ?
Seriously ?
There is , of course , an obvious riposte .
You don ’ t have to pay it .
And unless you are Sheffield United fan or a Fulham fan , you will not be paying it .
But being a supporter of a football club , having it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a vulnerability to emotional blackmail .
You can not really afford the seventy quid replica jersey but you buy it .
You can not really afford the junior strip for your son or/and daughter but their friends have it so the pressure is on .
Don ’ t forget , following a football team is a form of addiction .
Clubs know there will be plenty of people out there who will pay to watch their team if they are on television .
And it will probably make no difference if it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clubs are probably working on the basis that if someone is prepared to pay a tenner - as they do to stream EFL matches - they would , more than likely , be prepared to pay £15 .
But that is called greed .
To some extent , it is mystifying .
Who actually thought this was a ruse that would not be met with widespread disgust ?
Premier League clubs spend over a billion pounds on players in the transfer window .
Tick .
Hundreds of thousands of people , hundred of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ redundant and struggling to make ends meet .
Tick .
Hardship so widespread the likes of the wonderful Rashford toil to raise money for food for kids .
Tick .
Never mind all that , let ’ s charge £15 for West Brom against Burnley .
Again , you do not have to pay it but it is just a truly appalling look .
It is also a glimpse of the future .
Premier League clubs will be doing everything they can to recoup Covid-19 financial shortfalls for years to come and PPV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ negotiated , be a way of doing it .
After all , they have got to get the dough for those £300,000-a-week player wages somehow .
There is also a political element to this .
Clubs are deeply frustrated by the Government refusing to allow any fans into matches while , at the same time , insisting the Premier League bails out the football pyramid ’ s lower tiers .
The £15-a-match decision almost has an element of spite to it .
It remains to be seen how many will take up the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ point of view , it has backfired spectacularly .
All the good things Premier League clubs have done during these terrible times - and there have been many , many good things done by ALL Premier League clubs - undone by one obscene price tag .
Sure , from a business point of view , maybe they could not have kept giving away the matches ( although you still needed to be a paying subscriber to watch them , don ’ t forget ) .
But to go from nothing to £15 is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of that would be palatable .
There would be no shame in a rethink .
Over to you .
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The Premier League's decision to put fixtures on pay-per-view at £14.95 a pop while supporters remain unable to attend matches has been met with a major backlash, and rightly so
Just as one of its finest ambassadors, Marcus Rashford, is being honoured for helping feed millions of hungry, impoverished children, the Premier League decides to flaunt its greed.
Good work.
No more freebies? Fair enough.
But fifteen notes for Sheffield United versus Fulham? Seriously?
There is, of course, an obvious riposte.
You don’t have to pay it. And unless you are Sheffield United fan or a Fulham fan, you will not be paying it.
Image: Peter Powell/Pool/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) Peter Powell/Pool/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
But being a supporter of a football club, having it as part of your DNA, comes with a vulnerability to emotional blackmail.
You cannot really afford the seventy quid replica jersey but you buy it.
You cannot really afford the junior strip for your son or/and daughter but their friends have it so the pressure is on.
Don’t forget, following a football team is a form of addiction.
Clubs know there will be plenty of people out there who will pay to watch their team if they are on television.
And it will probably make no difference if it is £10 or £15.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Premier League clubs are probably working on the basis that if someone is prepared to pay a tenner - as they do to stream EFL matches - they would, more than likely, be prepared to pay £15.
But that is called greed.
To some extent, it is mystifying. Who actually thought this was a ruse that would not be met with widespread disgust?
Premier League clubs spend over a billion pounds on players in the transfer window. Tick.
Hundreds of thousands of people, hundred of thousands of football fans, being made redundant and struggling to make ends meet. Tick.
Premier League clubs give agents an annual £250million. Tick.
Hardship so widespread the likes of the wonderful Rashford toil to raise money for food for kids. Tick.
Never mind all that, let’s charge £15 for West Brom against Burnley.
Again, you do not have to pay it but it is just a truly appalling look.
It is also a glimpse of the future.
Premier League clubs will be doing everything they can to recoup Covid-19 financial shortfalls for years to come and PPV will, when the next deal is negotiated, be a way of doing it.
After all, they have got to get the dough for those £300,000-a-week player wages somehow.
There is also a political element to this.
Clubs are deeply frustrated by the Government refusing to allow any fans into matches while, at the same time, insisting the Premier League bails out the football pyramid’s lower tiers.
The £15-a-match decision almost has an element of spite to it.
Image: Getty Images for Premier League) Getty Images for Premier League)
It remains to be seen how many will take up the offer but, from a public relations point of view, it has backfired spectacularly.
All the good things Premier League clubs have done during these terrible times - and there have been many, many good things done by ALL Premier League clubs - undone by one obscene price tag.
Sure, from a business point of view, maybe they could not have kept giving away the matches (although you still needed to be a paying subscriber to watch them, don’t forget).
But to go from nothing to £15 is just wrong. And greedy. Half of that would be palatable.
There would be no shame in a rethink. Over to you.
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thedailymirror--2020-10-10--Arsene Wenger's advice to Mikel Arteta on Arsenal outcast Mesut Ozil

Arsene Wenger has explained how Mikel Arteta can resurrect Mesut Ozil 's Arsenal career .
Ozil , 31 , is yet to feature this season despite a brief renaissance last campaign before the coronavirus-enforced lockdown .
And the German playmaker was handed a fresh blow as he was left out of the Gunners ' squad for the Europa League earlier this week .
Ozil appears to be surplus to requirements at the Emirates Stadium and has even been told he will never again pull on an Arsenal shirt by a club legend .
But former Arsenal boss Wenger - who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Madrid in 2013 - believes there is a way back to the first team for the Gunners outcast .
“ He was n't exactly the one with the greatest discipline on the pitch , '' Wenger told German outlet Der Speigel .
`` And playing the game without the ball wasn ’ t exactly his forte .
`` But you can deal with that if you put some more defensively minded players by his side .
The main thing is to get the balance between attack and defence right . ''
Ozil flourished @ @ @ @ @ @ @ management , scoring 37 goals across all competitions and providing countless assists .
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To sign up , put your email at the top of this article or follow the instructions on this link @ @ @ @ @ @ @ modern game 's focus on strength and pace may not suit his former player .
Wenger added : “ Players have lost their technical quality over the past 10 years .
Athleticism has become more important than technique and decision making .
`` It 's more about physical characteristics and intensity , about explosiveness .
And it 's also about being a showman.
” Should Arteta take note of Wenger 's advice on how to get the best out of Ozil , or is it too late for the midfielder ?
Have your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 12 months remaining on the lucrative contract he signed in 2018 which made him the highest-paid player in Arsenal 's history .
The three-time FA Cup winner continues to divide opinions amongst Arsenal 's fan base and was once more in the news this week as he offered to pay the wages of redundant club mascot Gunnersaurus .
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German playmaker Ozil is yet to play this season and was left out of the Gunners' Europa League squad - but former manager Wenger believes he can still perform for Arteta's side
Arsene Wenger has explained how Mikel Arteta can resurrect Mesut Ozil's Arsenal career.
Ozil, 31, is yet to feature this season despite a brief renaissance last campaign before the coronavirus-enforced lockdown.
And the German playmaker was handed a fresh blow as he was left out of the Gunners' squad for the Europa League earlier this week.
Ozil appears to be surplus to requirements at the Emirates Stadium and has even been told he will never again pull on an Arsenal shirt by a club legend.
But former Arsenal boss Wenger - who paid £42.5million to sign Ozil from Real Madrid in 2013 - believes there is a way back to the first team for the Gunners outcast.
Image: AFP) AFP)
“He wasn't exactly the one with the greatest discipline on the pitch," Wenger told German outlet Der Speigel . "And playing the game without the ball wasn’t exactly his forte.
"But you can deal with that if you put some more defensively minded players by his side. The main thing is to get the balance between attack and defence right."
Ozil flourished during his five seasons under Wenger's management, scoring 37 goals across all competitions and providing countless assists.
Image: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
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But the legendary Frenchman admits the modern game's focus on strength and pace may not suit his former player.
Wenger added: “Players have lost their technical quality over the past 10 years. Athleticism has become more important than technique and decision making.
"It's more about physical characteristics and intensity, about explosiveness. And it's also about being a showman.”
Should Arteta take note of Wenger's advice on how to get the best out of Ozil, or is it too late for the midfielder? Have your say here.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Ozil has less than 12 months remaining on the lucrative contract he signed in 2018 which made him the highest-paid player in Arsenal's history.
The three-time FA Cup winner continues to divide opinions amongst Arsenal's fan base and was once more in the news this week as he offered to pay the wages of redundant club mascot Gunnersaurus.
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thedailymirror--2020-10-10--Nicola Adams' girlfriend strips totally naked ahead of boxer's Strictly debut

Sportswoman Nicola Adams is set to make her eagerly awaited Strictly Come Dancing next weekend , but for now it 's her girlfriend Ella Baig stealing the limelight .
Stunning Ella has stripped completely nude for a very racy photoshoot .
Posing in nothing but her birthday suit and a large floppy hat , the 21-year-old model showed off almost everything in the daring al fresco shoot .
Ella appeared perched on her wall in the snap with her legs strategically crossed and her hands covering her nipples .
The striking picture came with an important message , as Ella @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Life is easier when you 're comfortable in your own skin . ''
It appears the photo is an unseen snap from Ella 's romantic holiday to Mykonos with boxer Nicola , 37 , last month .
The couple enjoyed some downtime in the sun before Nicola 's training for the BBC One dance show consumes her schedule .
Nicola was spotted sweeping her girlfriend off her feet as they snogged in the swimming pool in a very amorous display .
Sadly , the couples holiday had to be cut-short as Nicola @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beat the quarantine crackdown when the travel restrictions suddenly changed .
After successfully making it back to blighty , Nicola is now raring to get started on Strictly and make history as one half of the show 's first same-sex pairing .
BBC bosses decided to shake-up the format this year with the Olympic gold medallist dancing with Russian professional Katya Jones when the series starts next week .
No doubt Nicola 's model girlfriend Ella , who has been dating the sportstar since 2018 and appeared alongside her on Celebrity Gogglebox , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the way .
Though Judge Craig Revel Horwood has already made some disparaging remarks about Nicola 's ballroom skills .
When asked about her chances in the competition by Mecca Bingo , he said : “ I think Nicola Adams is going to be punching above her weight , darling . '
Boxers have not typically been high achievers on the Strictly dancefloor .
Anthony Ogogo was the second to be booted off from his series while Audley Harrison was the sixth to leave in 2011 .
Nicola will be joining the likes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Max George when the popular reality series begins for its 18th series next week .

Nicola Adams on being in Strictly’s first same-sex couple
Nicola Adams on being in Strictly’s first same-sex couple
Sportswoman Nicola Adams is set to make her eagerly awaited Strictly Come Dancing next weekend, but for now it's her girlfriend Ella Baig stealing the limelight.
Stunning Ella has stripped completely nude for a very racy photoshoot.
Posing in nothing but her birthday suit and a large floppy hat, the 21-year-old model showed off almost everything in the daring al fresco shoot.
Ella appeared perched on her wall in the snap with her legs strategically crossed and her hands covering her nipples.
Image: PALACE LEE / SplashNews.com) PALACE LEE / SplashNews.com)
The striking picture came with an important message, as Ella shared it to Instagram and penned: "Life is easier when you're comfortable in your own skin."
It appears the photo is an unseen snap from Ella's romantic holiday to Mykonos with boxer Nicola, 37, last month.
The couple enjoyed some downtime in the sun before Nicola's training for the BBC One dance show consumes her schedule.
Nicola was spotted sweeping her girlfriend off her feet as they snogged in the swimming pool in a very amorous display.
Image: Instagram) Instagram) Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Sadly, the couples holiday had to be cut-short as Nicola was forced to rush back home to beat the quarantine crackdown when the travel restrictions suddenly changed.
After successfully making it back to blighty, Nicola is now raring to get started on Strictly and make history as one half of the show's first same-sex pairing.
BBC bosses decided to shake-up the format this year with the Olympic gold medallist dancing with Russian professional Katya Jones when the series starts next week.
No doubt Nicola's model girlfriend Ella, who has been dating the sportstar since 2018 and appeared alongside her on Celebrity Gogglebox, will be supporting them every step of the way.
Though Judge Craig Revel Horwood has already made some disparaging remarks about Nicola's ballroom skills.
Image: PA) PA)
When asked about her chances in the competition by Mecca Bingo, he said: “I think Nicola Adams is going to be punching above her weight, darling.'
Boxers have not typically been high achievers on the Strictly dancefloor.
Anthony Ogogo was the second to be booted off from his series while Audley Harrison was the sixth to leave in 2011.
Nicola will be joining the likes of Caroline Quentin, Bill Bailey and Max George when the popular reality series begins for its 18th series next week.


thedailymirror--2020-10-10--Former drug addict shares remarkable transformation after ditching daily binges

A brave woman who wrestled with drugs and alcohol for more than a decade has managed to turn her life in a glowing transformation .
Ainsley Loudoun , 28 , said she lived in `` utter darkness from a very young age '' getting into trouble at 16 and narrowly avoiding jail .
After 12 years spent battling with her mental health , dependant on drugs and alcohol , she reached tipping point and began taking steps towards her recovery two years ago .
Her life has since been transformed , and her appearance too , thanks to her dedication @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get through each day , as reported in the Daily Record .
Ainsley , from Kilmarnock in East Ayrshire , Scotland , said : “ The tipping point was around a year-and-a-half ago .
I knew I couldn ’ t live that way any more and that I had hurt people by violence and I never wanted to hurt anyone ever again .
“ I had never felt pure happiness within myself before .
I did a 12-step programme and there was a fellowship of people that helped me get past every day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t ask for anything in return , which is something I didn ’ t know of . ''
“ My life has been completely transformed because of this programme and I ’ m now holding a job down and there ’ s been no violence . ''
For 12 years , Ainsley 's life revolved around wrestling with mental health issue while consuming drugs and alcohol .
She tried to take her own life at just 14-years-old – the first of several suicide attempts .
During her darkest moment , Ainsley faced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or recovery .
She believed she was destined either to die or go to prison as her life spiralled out of control on daily drug and alcohol binges .
Ainsley said : `` I spent my life from a very young age seriously depressed .
Age 14 was my first suicide attempt .
“ I lived in utter darkness from a very young age and I found drink at a very young age too .
“ I thought it was normal the way that kids drink , and for a while it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of the problem – I thought that someone that has a problem has to drink every day .
“ I lived my life in total chaos .
There was never any normality .
I couldn ’ t hold a job down , there was violence and I was getting into trouble at 16 and narrowly avoided going to jail .
“ The drinking continued and developed into cocaine use too .
My life just completely spiralled.
” Amy reached a point where she felt she was running out of options in her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was drinking all the time and missing work so I was losing jobs .
I was drinking because of this horrible hole inside me .
`` Drink was my solution which then became my problem .
It just got really bad and dark .
`` Nobody wanted to be with me and that continued right up until I was about 26 .
“ None of my pals or my family wanted to be round about me .
Nobody knew how to deal with me and I didn ‘ t know how to deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life .
“ It came to the stage where there was going to be any other way out for me .
“ It was either going to be jail or I killed myself or recovery .
Those were the options I had left – and so I chose recovery.
” Ainsley has now been in recovery for two years and is holding down a job for the first time .
She said : “ Before , there wasn ’ t a day in my life where I ’ ve woken up and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But I ’ m grateful for every single day now .
`` I 've been in recovery for two years .
I ’ ve not had two years continuous sobriety but in those two years I ’ ve learned more about myself and how to live life and be happy .
“ I know how to love people now and not to be selfish .
When I was drinking , I was so wrapped up in myself that everything was about me and I didn ’ t see the effect I was having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to it all . ''
While Ainsley has turned her life around , she is concerned about the current plight of young people .
She added : `` I hear about so many deaths related to drink and drug use in Kilmarnock , whether through suicide or overdosing .
“ I ’ ve seen miracles happen in these meetings .
I ’ ve seen people in the depths of despair completely transform their life and become part of society .
“ I just want people to know that there is a way out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just feel so strongly about it .
“ For someone that was destined to die or spend the rest of their life in jail , I know that if I can change then this can work for anyone.
” Ainsley 's road to recovery started at Cocaine Anonymous which is currently holding confidential meetings online .

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Ainsley Loudoun, 28, battled with mental health, drugs and alcohol for 12 years after first trying to take her own life at just 14
A brave woman who wrestled with drugs and alcohol for more than a decade has managed to turn her life in a glowing transformation.
Ainsley Loudoun, 28, said she lived in "utter darkness from a very young age" getting into trouble at 16 and narrowly avoiding jail.
After 12 years spent battling with her mental health, dependant on drugs and alcohol, she reached tipping point and began taking steps towards her recovery two years ago.
Her life has since been transformed, and her appearance too, thanks to her dedication to a 12-step programme that helped her get through each day, as reported in the Daily Record.
Image: Daily Record) Daily Record)
Ainsley, from Kilmarnock in East Ayrshire, Scotland, said: “The tipping point was around a year-and-a-half ago. I knew I couldn’t live that way any more and that I had hurt people by violence and I never wanted to hurt anyone ever again.
“I had never felt pure happiness within myself before. I did a 12-step programme and there was a fellowship of people that helped me get past every day – people that loved me and didn’t ask for anything in return, which is something I didn’t know of."
“My life has been completely transformed because of this programme and I’m now holding a job down and there’s been no violence."
For 12 years, Ainsley's life revolved around wrestling with mental health issue while consuming drugs and alcohol.
She tried to take her own life at just 14-years-old – the first of several suicide attempts.
Image: Daily Record) Daily Record)
During her darkest moment, Ainsley faced three stark choices of jail, suicide or recovery.
She believed she was destined either to die or go to prison as her life spiralled out of control on daily drug and alcohol binges.
Ainsley said: "I spent my life from a very young age seriously depressed. Age 14 was my first suicide attempt.
“I lived in utter darkness from a very young age and I found drink at a very young age too.
“I thought it was normal the way that kids drink, and for a while it was normal. I think that’s part of the problem – I thought that someone that has a problem has to drink every day.
“I lived my life in total chaos. There was never any normality. I couldn’t hold a job down, there was violence and I was getting into trouble at 16 and narrowly avoided going to jail.
Image: Daily Record) Daily Record)
“The drinking continued and developed into cocaine use too. My life just completely spiralled.”
Amy reached a point where she felt she was running out of options in her life.
She said: “I was drinking all the time and missing work so I was losing jobs. I was drinking because of this horrible hole inside me.
"Drink was my solution which then became my problem. It just got really bad and dark.
Image: Daily Record) Daily Record)
"Nobody wanted to be with me and that continued right up until I was about 26.
“None of my pals or my family wanted to be round about me. Nobody knew how to deal with me and I didn‘t know how to deal with myself. It was a horrible life.
“It came to the stage where there was going to be any other way out for me.
“It was either going to be jail or I killed myself or recovery. Those were the options I had left – and so I chose recovery.”
Ainsley has now been in recovery for two years and is holding down a job for the first time.
She said: “Before, there wasn’t a day in my life where I’ve woken up and I haven’t wanted to die. But I’m grateful for every single day now.
"I've been in recovery for two years. I’ve not had two years continuous sobriety but in those two years I’ve learned more about myself and how to live life and be happy.
“I know how to love people now and not to be selfish. When I was drinking, I was so wrapped up in myself that everything was about me and I didn’t see the effect I was having on other people. I was blind to it all."
While Ainsley has turned her life around, she is concerned about the current plight of young people.
She added: "I hear about so many deaths related to drink and drug use in Kilmarnock, whether through suicide or overdosing.
“I’ve seen miracles happen in these meetings. I’ve seen people in the depths of despair completely transform their life and become part of society.
“I just want people to know that there is a way out and there is a solution. I just feel so strongly about it.
“For someone that was destined to die or spend the rest of their life in jail, I know that if I can change then this can work for anyone.”
Ainsley's road to recovery started at Cocaine Anonymous which is currently holding confidential meetings online.


thedailymirror--2020-10-10--Government to propose strict winter mock exams to avoid repeat A-level chaos

Schools in England hoping to avoid the chaos of this year 's A-level and GCSE results could hold more rigorous mock exams this winter .
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson is set to outline the new approach which is part of the Government 's `` plan B '' to avoid more A-level mayhem in the event of Covid disruption .
Under the plans , A-level students , and possibly GCSE students , would begin their summer exams three weeks later , with schools running mock exams earlier in the year with exam style invigilation , marking and grading , according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is expected to announce preparations next week for the 2021 exam season but tensions between the Department for Education ( DfE ) exams regulator Ofqual have reportedly already caused delays .
Last week , the Scottish Government cancelled its National 5 exams in 2021 and replaced them with coursework and teacher assessments .
Education Secretary John Swinney said it was `` took big a risk '' to continue all exams during the ongoing Covid pandemic meaning an `` alternative approach '' was needed .
While Higher and Advanced Higher exams will still go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In Northern Ireland , A-level , AS and GCSE exams will start one week later in 2021 but will still finish by June 30 .
Schools have also been asked to keep evidence of pupils ' progress in case it is needed in possible contingency plans .
Meanwhile Wales is yet to announce its plans .
In England , Ofqual is reported to have presented a `` bewildering '' number of options to the DfE for next year 's exams .
It is thought relations between the two groups are still worn after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shambles .
In August , Mr Williamson apologised to `` every single child '' for the disruption they suffered to exams and schooling during the pandemic .
The grovelling apology came after the Government made last minute changes to the A-level grading system in England , sparking confusion .
Mr Williamson 's department wanted to allow students to use their mock marks to appeal if they were unhappy with their results .
But with less than 24 hours until results were published , schools and universities were left in the dark about how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over using mock exam results is that there is not absolute uniformity , as schools apply different degrees of strictness and care .
This would present challenges when comparing mock grades between schools .
In this year 's Covid plans , schools could be expected to hold mocks in exam-like conditions using exam board specimen papers .
It means examination boards could still give grades to students unable to complete certain exams because they tested positive for coronavirus , were in quarantine or their school was closed .
These grades would be based @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Department for Education today confirmed there are a range of proposed measures announced by Ofqual following a public consultation .
This , it says , includes a possible short delay to exam timetables and subject-specific changes to reduce pressure on teaching time .
A spokesperson said : “ We are committed to exams going ahead next year , as they are the best and fairest way of judging students ’ performance .
“ GCSEs are an important assessment at a crucial stage of a pupil ’ s progression , and A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stages of higher and vocational education .
“ There is broad consensus , including amongst unions and school leaders we have engaged with , that holding exams is the best option next summer .
`` We continue to work with Ofqual and exam boards to ensure these are fair and take into account the disruption caused by Covid.
” But school chiefs say the proposals could create problems and put more pressure on students to revise for mock exams rather than learning new topics .
Speaking to The Guardian , Star Academies Trust @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The issue is whether creating a high-stakes assessment like this will lead to challenges , such as generous marking or teaching to the test .
“ This needs to be carefully thought through and should only be used in the exceptional circumstances where a pupil is not able to sit at least one exam in a subject .
”

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson is expected to announce new proposals next week for 2021 summer exams in England
Schools in England hoping to avoid the chaos of this year's A-level and GCSE results could hold more rigorous mock exams this winter.
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson is set to outline the new approach which is part of the Government's "plan B" to avoid more A-level mayhem in the event of Covid disruption.
Under the plans, A-level students, and possibly GCSE students, would begin their summer exams three weeks later, with schools running mock exams earlier in the year with exam style invigilation, marking and grading, according to The Guardian.
It reports Mr Williamson is expected to announce preparations next week for the 2021 exam season but tensions between the Department for Education (DfE) exams regulator Ofqual have reportedly already caused delays.
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Last week, the Scottish Government cancelled its National 5 exams in 2021 and replaced them with coursework and teacher assessments.
Education Secretary John Swinney said it was "took big a risk" to continue all exams during the ongoing Covid pandemic meaning an "alternative approach" was needed.
While Higher and Advanced Higher exams will still go ahead but with a two-week delay.
In Northern Ireland, A-level, AS and GCSE exams will start one week later in 2021 but will still finish by June 30.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Schools have also been asked to keep evidence of pupils' progress in case it is needed in possible contingency plans.
Meanwhile Wales is yet to announce its plans.
In England, Ofqual is reported to have presented a "bewildering" number of options to the DfE for next year's exams.
It is thought relations between the two groups are still worn after this summer's GCSE and A-level exam shambles.
In August, Mr Williamson apologised to "every single child" for the disruption they suffered to exams and schooling during the pandemic.
Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror) Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror) Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror) Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror)
The grovelling apology came after the Government made last minute changes to the A-level grading system in England, sparking confusion.
Mr Williamson's department wanted to allow students to use their mock marks to appeal if they were unhappy with their results.
But with less than 24 hours until results were published, schools and universities were left in the dark about how the process would work.
One concern over using mock exam results is that there is not absolute uniformity, as schools apply different degrees of strictness and care.
Image: Bloomberg via Getty Images) Bloomberg via Getty Images)
This would present challenges when comparing mock grades between schools.
In this year's Covid plans, schools could be expected to hold mocks in exam-like conditions using exam board specimen papers.
It means examination boards could still give grades to students unable to complete certain exams because they tested positive for coronavirus, were in quarantine or their school was closed.
These grades would be based on marks from their relevant mock paper.
The Department for Education today confirmed there are a range of proposed measures announced by Ofqual following a public consultation.
This, it says, includes a possible short delay to exam timetables and subject-specific changes to reduce pressure on teaching time.
A spokesperson said: “We are committed to exams going ahead next year, as they are the best and fairest way of judging students’ performance.
“GCSEs are an important assessment at a crucial stage of a pupil’s progression, and A levels help pupils move to the next stages of higher and vocational education.
“There is broad consensus, including amongst unions and school leaders we have engaged with, that holding exams is the best option next summer.
Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror) Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror)
"We continue to work with Ofqual and exam boards to ensure these are fair and take into account the disruption caused by Covid.”
But school chiefs say the proposals could create problems and put more pressure on students to revise for mock exams rather than learning new topics.
Speaking to The Guardian, Star Academies Trust chief executive Hamid Patel said: “The issue is whether creating a high-stakes assessment like this will lead to challenges, such as generous marking or teaching to the test.
“This needs to be carefully thought through and should only be used in the exceptional circumstances where a pupil is not able to sit at least one exam in a subject.”


thedailymirror--2020-10-10--Juventus told they should thank Napoli for protecting Ronaldo from Covid-19

Juventus should thank Napoli for protecting Cristiano Ronaldo by not travelling for their Serie A fixture last weekend , according to Vincenzo De Luca .
De Luca , the president of Italy 's Campania region , insists Napoli abided by protocols after two of their players tested positive for coronavirus .
Naples ' local health authority ( ASL ) prevented them from travelling to Turin for their league match with the champions , though Juventus were unhappy the match did not go ahead .
The Italian Football Federation 's decision on the outcome of the fixture is expected next week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Juventus an option , while it could also be postponed to a later date .
Meanwhile , De Luca has defended Napoli 's actions and insisted it would be `` petty '' to hand Juventus three points when Napoli acted to prevent harm coming to their biggest superstar .
`` Nobody has thanked us for preventing Cristiano Ronaldo from getting the virus , ” De Luca said on Facebook .
“ Try and imagine it .
If Napoli had travelled with several positive cases in their squad like Genoa [ who lost to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did .
`` If Ronaldo had got the virus a week later , we would have hit the front pages even of the New York Times .
`` The protocol is no good when it comes to health and the laws .
Napoli did n't travel because the ASL decided that and Juventus ended up going to play with the ball boys .
Should the Italian Football Federation give Juventus the win by default or reschedule the fixture with Napoli ?
Have your say here .
“ The players , from a health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same rules as all Italian citizens .
And , therefore , Napoli will not play because they have been quarantined by the ASL .
“ Juventus , through the words of president Andrea Agnelli , made a painful statement , embarrassing .
‘ Since there ’ s a protocol , we will go to the stadium , ’ they declared .
“ The Juventus president is a man who is passionate , not only about football , but philosophy too .
And that ’ s why I remind him of what Schopenauer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be won ; it must only not be lost.
’ “ If I had behaved in this way , I would have felt that I lost my sporting honour .
“ We are talking about sport , sporting values , sporting loyalty , honest competition and respect for our opponents .
“ But how can we reduce ourselves to the pettiness of pretending to win a match when the antagonists are quarantined by the ASL and not by their own will ?
” Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the @ @ @ @ @ @

CRISTIANO RONALDO SHOWS NO SIGNS OF SLOWING DOWN AT 35
CRISTIANO RONALDO SHOWS NO SIGNS OF SLOWING DOWN AT 35
Juventus were unhappy after Napoli were prevented from travelling for their Serie A clash last weekend, but the president of Campania has leapt to the defence of his region's club
Juventus told they should thank Napoli for protecting Cristiano Ronaldo from Covid-19
Juventus should thank Napoli for protecting Cristiano Ronaldo by not travelling for their Serie A fixture last weekend, according to Vincenzo De Luca.
De Luca, the president of Italy's Campania region, insists Napoli abided by protocols after two of their players tested positive for coronavirus.
Naples' local health authority (ASL) prevented them from travelling to Turin for their league match with the champions, though Juventus were unhappy the match did not go ahead.
The Italian Football Federation's decision on the outcome of the fixture is expected next week, with a 3-0 default win for Juventus an option, while it could also be postponed to a later date.
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Meanwhile, De Luca has defended Napoli's actions and insisted it would be "petty" to hand Juventus three points when Napoli acted to prevent harm coming to their biggest superstar.
"Nobody has thanked us for preventing Cristiano Ronaldo from getting the virus,” De Luca said on Facebook.
“Try and imagine it. If Napoli had travelled with several positive cases in their squad like Genoa [who lost to Napoli before recording 14 Covid-19 cases] did.
"If Ronaldo had got the virus a week later, we would have hit the front pages even of the New York Times .
"The protocol is no good when it comes to health and the laws. Napoli didn't travel because the ASL decided that and Juventus ended up going to play with the ball boys.
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“The players, from a health point of view, are subjected to the same rules as all Italian citizens. And, therefore, Napoli will not play because they have been quarantined by the ASL.
“Juventus, through the words of president Andrea Agnelli, made a painful statement, embarrassing. ‘Since there’s a protocol, we will go to the stadium,’ they declared.
“The Juventus president is a man who is passionate, not only about football, but philosophy too. And that’s why I remind him of what Schopenauer said: ‘Honour has not to be won; it must only not be lost.’
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“If I had behaved in this way, I would have felt that I lost my sporting honour.
“We are talking about sport, sporting values, sporting loyalty, honest competition and respect for our opponents.
“But how can we reduce ourselves to the pettiness of pretending to win a match when the antagonists are quarantined by the ASL and not by their own will?”
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thedailymirror--2020-10-10--Suspect charged with killing Brit, 21, in Spain 'knew him from their home town'

A suspect charged with killing a 21-year-old British man in Spain reportedly knew the victim from their home town .
Shocked locals found Ben Nesbitt with knife wounds in the street during the early hours of October 1 in Rojales on the Costa Blanca .
Police said the victim , from Southport , then fainted and emergency services were sadly unable to save him .
A 38-year-old British man was arrested in Girona , northern Spain , on October 2 .
He has since been charged with homicide and was denied bail when he appeared before a court in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported by the Liverpool Echo that the suspect is also from Southport , Merseyside , and knew Ben well .
Earlier this week the Guardia Civil released video footage which showed the British suspect being arrested inside an apartment building by armed police .
The man , who wore tracksuits bottoms and t-shirt , was led to a waiting police car with his hands tied .
A spokesperson for the Spanish police said that Ben had been involved in an argument with another man during a meeting inside a house in the town @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stabbed in the neck , staggered outside for help and then passed out .
By the time the emergency services arrived at the scene he had bled to death .
Police believe the killer then fled the scene in a car .
Ben 's death was met with shock and sadness in Southport .
Laura Tasker , from Ainsdale , said Ben had been like a 'brother ' to her son and would often stick up for him .
She said : `` Him and Ben were always together , they were like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back all the time , they understood each other . ''
Ben was tragically just a month from his 22nd birthday .
Tributes to him began to appear on social media last Sunday .
One read : `` Remembering nothing but the best funny memories of you .
Gone way way before your time was such a funny little character our space raider .
Fly high brother . ''
Another read : `` I 'm absolutely devastated because I know how much of a lovely boy u actually was . ''
Spanish police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the case at this stage .

Ben Nesbitt, from Southport in Merseyside, was found with knife wounds in the street in Rojales on the Costa Blanca
Suspect charged with killing Brit, 21, in Spain 'knew him from their home town'
A suspect charged with killing a 21-year-old British man in Spain reportedly knew the victim from their home town.
Shocked locals found Ben Nesbitt with knife wounds in the street during the early hours of October 1 in Rojales on the Costa Blanca.
Police said the victim, from Southport, then fainted and emergency services were sadly unable to save him.
A 38-year-old British man was arrested in Girona, northern Spain, on October 2.
He has since been charged with homicide and was denied bail when he appeared before a court in the Alicante area.
It has now been reported by the Liverpool Echo that the suspect is also from Southport, Merseyside, and knew Ben well.
Image: Liverpool Echo) Liverpool Echo)
Earlier this week the Guardia Civil released video footage which showed the British suspect being arrested inside an apartment building by armed police.
The man, who wore tracksuits bottoms and t-shirt, was led to a waiting police car with his hands tied.
A spokesperson for the Spanish police said that Ben had been involved in an argument with another man during a meeting inside a house in the town of Rojales.
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Police said Ben was stabbed in the neck, staggered outside for help and then passed out. By the time the emergency services arrived at the scene he had bled to death.
Police believe the killer then fled the scene in a car.
Ben's death was met with shock and sadness in Southport.
Image: SOLARPIX.COM) SOLARPIX.COM)
Laura Tasker, from Ainsdale, said Ben had been like a 'brother' to her son and would often stick up for him.
She said: "Him and Ben were always together, they were like brothers. They had each other's back all the time, they understood each other."
Ben was tragically just a month from his 22nd birthday.
Tributes to him began to appear on social media last Sunday.
One read: "Remembering nothing but the best funny memories of you. Gone way way before your time was such a funny little character our space raider. Fly high brother."
Another read: "I'm absolutely devastated because I know how much of a lovely boy u actually was."
Spanish police have declined to reveal anymore details about the case at this stage.


thedailymirror--2020-10-10--North Korea holds military parade as Kim Jong-un says no citizens have Covid-19

North Korea held a military parade to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of its ruling Workers ' Party - as leader Kim Jong Un claimed no citizens had contracted coronavirus .
State television began broadcasting footage on Saturday of a military parade that South Korean authorities said had occurred in the pre-dawn hours earlier in the day .
The North Korean leader said in a speech he was `` grateful '' that none of his citizens had contracted Covid-19 and that the disease could not be prevented 'without socialism ' .
He also claimed the parade would show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Korea displayed ballistic missiles at the event for the first time since 2018 .
The 75th anniversary , celebrated with a raft of concerts and festivals , was closely watched around the region as it was seen as an event where leader Kim Jong Un could deliver messages to domestic and foreign audiences .
For weeks commercial satellite imagery has shown thousands of North Korean soldiers practicing marching , and South Korean officials have said the North could use the parade to unveil a new intercontinental ballistic missile ( ICBM ) , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Korea 's Joint Chiefs of Staff had said it spotted signs that a parade involving large-scale military equipment and personnel took place in the capital Pyongyang early on Saturday .
`` There was a sign that North Korea conducted a military parade this morning at Kim Il Sung Square , mobilising large scale equipment and personnel , '' it said in a statement .
`` South Korea and U.S. intelligence authorities are closely monitoring developments , including for the possibility that it was the main event . ''
It was the first time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the early hours , and Kim was expected to have attended , a military source told Reuters .
South Korean officials said this week that Kim could use the event as a `` low intensity '' show of power ahead of the U.S. presidential election in November , as denuclearisation talks with Washington have stalled .
In August , Kim told a key politburo meeting that the anniversary celebrations must be `` prepared at the best level with peculiar style as a great political festival . ''
Foreign diplomats in Pyongyang have often @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But the Russian Embassy said on social media that all diplomatic missions have been advised this year to `` refrain as much as possible '' from travelling in the city , approaching the event venue and taking photos and videos .
The event comes as the isolated country carries out strict measures to prevent the new coronavirus - the secretive state has not reported any domestic infections , a claim that South Korea and the United States have questioned .
State media said the curbs have caused delays in some of Kim 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dogged by international sanctions .
`` But it is an impressively large gathering during a global pandemic , suggesting North Korean authorities are concerned more with political history and national morale than with preventing a Covid-19 superspreader event , '' said Leif-Eric Easley , who teaches at Ewha Womans University in Seoul .
The last time North Korea broadcast a military parade live on television was in 2017 , when it showed off many large ICBMs amid heightened tension with the United States .
ICBMs were once again paraded in February 2018 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ observe .
Shortly after , Kim began meeting international leaders such as Donald Trump , and no large missiles have been displayed since .
In a congratulatory message to Kim for the anniversary , Chinese President Xi Jinping said he intended to `` defend , consolidate and develop '' ties with North Korea , its state media said on Saturday .

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South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff earlier said it spotted signs that a parade involving large-scale military equipment and personnel took place in the capital Pyongyang
Kim Jong-un claims no North Koreans have Covid-19 as he unveils new missiles at parade
North Korea held a military parade to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of its ruling Workers' Party - as leader Kim Jong Un claimed no citizens had contracted coronavirus.
State television began broadcasting footage on Saturday of a military parade that South Korean authorities said had occurred in the pre-dawn hours earlier in the day.
The North Korean leader said in a speech he was "grateful" that none of his citizens had contracted Covid-19 and that the disease could not be prevented 'without socialism'.
He also claimed the parade would show the country's military power as North Korea displayed ballistic missiles at the event for the first time since 2018.
The 75th anniversary, celebrated with a raft of concerts and festivals, was closely watched around the region as it was seen as an event where leader Kim Jong Un could deliver messages to domestic and foreign audiences.
For weeks commercial satellite imagery has shown thousands of North Korean soldiers practicing marching, and South Korean officials have said the North could use the parade to unveil a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), or a new submarine-launched ballistic missile.
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff had said it spotted signs that a parade involving large-scale military equipment and personnel took place in the capital Pyongyang early on Saturday.
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"There was a sign that North Korea conducted a military parade this morning at Kim Il Sung Square, mobilising large scale equipment and personnel," it said in a statement.
"South Korea and U.S. intelligence authorities are closely monitoring developments, including for the possibility that it was the main event."
It was the first time that the parade has been held in the early hours, and Kim was expected to have attended, a military source told Reuters.
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South Korean officials said this week that Kim could use the event as a "low intensity" show of power ahead of the U.S. presidential election in November, as denuclearisation talks with Washington have stalled.
In August, Kim told a key politburo meeting that the anniversary celebrations must be "prepared at the best level with peculiar style as a great political festival."
Foreign diplomats in Pyongyang have often been invited to observe past celebrations.
Image: Korean Central Television (KCTV)) Korean Central Television (KCTV)) Image: Korean Central Television (KCTV)) Korean Central Television (KCTV))
But the Russian Embassy said on social media that all diplomatic missions have been advised this year to "refrain as much as possible" from travelling in the city, approaching the event venue and taking photos and videos.
The event comes as the isolated country carries out strict measures to prevent the new coronavirus - the secretive state has not reported any domestic infections, a claim that South Korea and the United States have questioned.
State media said the curbs have caused delays in some of Kim's key economic and construction projects, already dogged by international sanctions.
Image: Korean Central Television (KCTV)) Korean Central Television (KCTV))
"But it is an impressively large gathering during a global pandemic, suggesting North Korean authorities are concerned more with political history and national morale than with preventing a Covid-19 superspreader event," said Leif-Eric Easley, who teaches at Ewha Womans University in Seoul.
The last time North Korea broadcast a military parade live on television was in 2017, when it showed off many large ICBMs amid heightened tension with the United States.
Image: Korean Central Television (KCTV)) Korean Central Television (KCTV))
ICBMs were once again paraded in February 2018, but no international media were allowed to observe.
Shortly after, Kim began meeting international leaders such as Donald Trump, and no large missiles have been displayed since.
In a congratulatory message to Kim for the anniversary, Chinese President Xi Jinping said he intended to "defend, consolidate and develop" ties with North Korea, its state media said on Saturday.


thedailymirror--2020-10-10--Marko Grujic's comments leave ex-Liverpool player furious amid Adrian criticism

Former Liverpool player Jose Enrique was left furious at Marko Grujic after his comments on Adrian ’ s performance against Aston Villa .
The midfielder , who made a loan move to Porto on deadline day , gave a scathing review of the Reds goalkeeper after letting seven goals past him last week .
Speaking about Fantasy Football , Grujic responded to a post about Watkins on Instagram by saying : `` The first couple of games the man is nowhere to be found , I impatiently decided to move him ( out of my team ) in Fantasy ... @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then added : `` Probably also ended Adrian 's career at LFC , '' along with a sly face emoji .
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But Enrique , who made 99 appearances for the Anfield side over five seasons , held nothing back in his criticism of Grujic ’ s public opinions .
Writing on his own Instagram channel , Enrique said : “ I ’ m not sure if this is true ?
“ Can someone verify if it is ?
Because if it is I do n't know what the f*** he is doing , seriously .
“ Killing one of your ex team-mates ( for now ) , because he is away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he has to be back next season .
Makes no sense.
” Adrian was stepping in for the injured Alisson , who has been ruled out for weeks after picking up a shoulder injury in training .
The Spaniard managed to step in for the Brazilian last season , making 18 appearances that also included a Super Cup-winning stint .
But club legend John Barnes believes the 33-year-old is “ not the man ” to replace Alisson .
“ I think in terms of a number two goalkeeper , Adrian came in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he arrived , '' the Reds legend told Bonus Code Bets .
`` But considering he was taken on as a back-up whereas now , with Alisson injured , Liverpool are looking for someone to come in for three to four months , judging by previous performances , I ’ m not convinced Adrian is the man for the job .
“ The loss against Aston Villa was hard and not only would it have knocked Adrian ’ s confidence but it ’ d also have put doubt in players ’ minds if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win games - at this level .
`` At the end of the day , he was a free transfer , which at times , says something about a player.
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Liverpool midfielder Marko Grujic suggested that team-mate Adrian’s career had been “ended” after the 7-2 loss against Aston Villa – and former player Jose Enrique has slammed the midfielder
Former Liverpool player Jose Enrique was left furious at Marko Grujic after his comments on Adrian’s performance against Aston Villa.
The midfielder, who made a loan move to Porto on deadline day, gave a scathing review of the Reds goalkeeper after letting seven goals past him last week.
Speaking about Fantasy Football, Grujic responded to a post about Watkins on Instagram by saying: "The first couple of games the man is nowhere to be found, I impatiently decided to move him (out of my team) in Fantasy... the rest is history."
He then added: "Probably also ended Adrian's career at LFC," along with a sly face emoji.
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But Enrique, who made 99 appearances for the Anfield side over five seasons, held nothing back in his criticism of Grujic’s public opinions.
Writing on his own Instagram channel, Enrique said: “I’m not sure if this is true?
“Can someone verify if it is? Because if it is I don't know what the f*** he is doing, seriously.
“Killing one of your ex team-mates (for now), because he is away on loan, when on top of that he has to be back next season. Makes no sense.”
Adrian was stepping in for the injured Alisson, who has been ruled out for weeks after picking up a shoulder injury in training.
The Spaniard managed to step in for the Brazilian last season, making 18 appearances that also included a Super Cup-winning stint.
But club legend John Barnes believes the 33-year-old is “not the man” to replace Alisson.
“I think in terms of a number two goalkeeper, Adrian came in last year and did quite well when he arrived," the Reds legend told Bonus Code Bets.
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"But considering he was taken on as a back-up whereas now, with Alisson injured, Liverpool are looking for someone to come in for three to four months, judging by previous performances, I’m not convinced Adrian is the man for the job.
“The loss against Aston Villa was hard and not only would it have knocked Adrian’s confidence but it’d also have put doubt in players’ minds if he has what it takes to help win games - at this level.
"At the end of the day, he was a free transfer, which at times, says something about a player.”
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thedailymirror--2020-10-10--Tonight's tips for second night of Greyhound Derby 2020

The jewel in the crown of greyhound racing continues on Saturday at Nottingham with the second round of the English Greyhound Derby .
The biggest and best competition in the racing calendar , the contest has a rich heritage which dates back to 1927 .
First held at White City Stadium , the race moved to Wimbledon Stadium in 1985 and then Towcester in 2017 , before transferring to Nottingham in 2019 .
Only four dogs have won the contest twice , Mick The miller , Patricias Hope , Rapid Ranger and Westmead Hawk .
This year ’ s event @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 96 fantastic entries .
The competition schedule is as as follows : Second Round ( 10 October ) , Quarter Finals ( 17 October ) , Semi Finals ( 24 October ) and Final ( 31 October ) .
We are enjoying a sensational time of things at present with 50 of our last 70 selections winning .
In our last column , we fired in four winners from eight winning tips at odds of 4/5 , 11/8 , 3/1 and 7/2 .
We have previewed the second round of the competition which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the opening heat .
A quite sensational opening heat of the second round as ante-post 6/1 Derby favourite Newinn Session takes on 12/1 second favourite Lenson Bocko .
Trained in Ireland by Pat Buckley , Newinn Session recorded an easy success in his heat last week , which Lenson Bocko will needs to improve on a second-placed effort .
With that in mind , Newinn Session gets the verdict and can back up his impressive win in the opening round .
Another exciting dog trained by Irish maestro Graham Holland .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last week showing good pace through the middle of the race to score decisively .
A slight concern is the draw , given he is in trap five this week , compared to trap one last week .
However , he can be very quick away and if showing the same pace as he has in his native Ireland , he should prove very tough to beat .
A general 20/1 shot for Derby glory , Southwood Jet was one of the most impressive winners of the opening round .
He showed electric @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three-quarter lengths .
That win came in a smart time and despite being drawn in the blue jacket this time around , he makes plenty of appeal .
Another dog trained in Ireland by Graham Holland who looks to hold leading claims .
He showed smart pace and was always in control in his heat last week .
A draw in trap three looks ideal and he quickened up smartly to win easily last week .
Given the manner of that win , he looks the one to beat .
Doolin Duke was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opening heats with a devastating 12 and a half-length romp .
He broke smartly and was not for catching .
His draw looks ideal and it would have to take a seismic performance from one of his rivals to stop him winning again .
Coolavanny Chick scooted up three lengths in his opening heat last week and is well-drawn in trap six .
However , given the manner in which Doolin Duke breaks , he will have to be quick away , giving the verdict to the Duke .
Beware of the Wolfe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following his seven and three-quarter length success last week .
He broke smartly and was not for catching from the second bend .
He may have preferred trap one and will need to break well again to deny Savana Cody who has bagged the red jacket .
He was equally impressive last week scoring by a length and three-quarters and this race could develop into a straight shootout between the pair .
Narrow preference is for the Wolfe given he posted a quicker time in testing conditions last week .
Another fascinating heat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chance for Derby glory following a sensational performance last week when scoring by four and three-quarter lengths .
He posted one of the fastest times of the competition with that effort and he makes plenty of appeal from his plum draw in trap five for Pat Buckley .
Bockos Doomie has drifted out to 22/1 to land the Derby having only finished third to Newinn Session last week .
However , he is perhaps better drawn this time around and should improve .
He looks the main danger , but Glengar Bale looks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ night .
An interesting finale to the second round of the Greyhound Derby .
Gonzo could not have been more impressive when routing his rivals by three lengths last week .
He clearly relishes this draw in trap six and that win came in a smart time .
A 16/1 shot for Derby glory , he could be one of the most exciting British-trained dogs in the competition .
Dangers lurk in the form of Blue Tick George who posted an impressive success in the opening round along with Deanridge Rapid who was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to finish third in his opening heat .
However , they both need to take another step forward to win this .
Next Best : 8:06 : Nottingham : Southwood Jet ( Trap Two )

Saturday night's tips for the jewel in the crown of greyhound racing, the English Greyhound Derby at Nottingham
The jewel in the crown of greyhound racing continues on Saturday at Nottingham with the second round of the English Greyhound Derby.
The biggest and best competition in the racing calendar, the contest has a rich heritage which dates back to 1927. First held at White City Stadium, the race moved to Wimbledon Stadium in 1985 and then Towcester in 2017, before transferring to Nottingham in 2019.
Only four dogs have won the contest twice, Mick The miller, Patricias Hope, Rapid Ranger and Westmead Hawk. This year’s event is staged over 500 metres and boasts 96 fantastic entries.
The competition schedule is as as follows: Second Round (10 October), Quarter Finals (17 October), Semi Finals (24 October) and Final (31 October).
We are enjoying a sensational time of things at present with 50 of our last 70 selections winning. In our last column, we fired in four winners from eight winning tips at odds of 4/5, 11/8, 3/1 and 7/2.
We have previewed the second round of the competition which features ante-post favourite Newinn Session opening proceedings in the opening heat.
7:34: Nottingham: Newinn Session (Trap Five)
A quite sensational opening heat of the second round as ante-post 6/1 Derby favourite Newinn Session takes on 12/1 second favourite Lenson Bocko. Trained in Ireland by Pat Buckley, Newinn Session recorded an easy success in his heat last week, which Lenson Bocko will needs to improve on a second-placed effort. With that in mind, Newinn Session gets the verdict and can back up his impressive win in the opening round.
7:51: Nottingham: Ballydoyle Valor (Trap Five)
Another exciting dog trained by Irish maestro Graham Holland. He bolted up by two and three-quarter lengths last week showing good pace through the middle of the race to score decisively. A slight concern is the draw, given he is in trap five this week, compared to trap one last week. However, he can be very quick away and if showing the same pace as he has in his native Ireland, he should prove very tough to beat.
8:06: Nottingham: Southwood Jet (Trap Two)
A general 20/1 shot for Derby glory, Southwood Jet was one of the most impressive winners of the opening round. He showed electric early pace and bolted up four and three-quarter lengths. That win came in a smart time and despite being drawn in the blue jacket this time around, he makes plenty of appeal.
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8:21: Nottingham: Deerjet Sydney (Trap Three)
Another dog trained in Ireland by Graham Holland who looks to hold leading claims. He showed smart pace and was always in control in his heat last week. A draw in trap three looks ideal and he quickened up smartly to win easily last week. Given the manner of that win, he looks the one to beat.
8:36: Nottingham: Doolin Duke (Trap Five)
Doolin Duke was arguably the most impressive winner of the opening heats with a devastating 12 and a half-length romp. He broke smartly and was not for catching. His draw looks ideal and it would have to take a seismic performance from one of his rivals to stop him winning again. Coolavanny Chick scooted up three lengths in his opening heat last week and is well-drawn in trap six. However, given the manner in which Doolin Duke breaks, he will have to be quick away, giving the verdict to the Duke.
8:52: Nottingham: Wolfe (Trap Two)
Beware of the Wolfe. A 14/1 shot for the Derby following his seven and three-quarter length success last week. He broke smartly and was not for catching from the second bend. He may have preferred trap one and will need to break well again to deny Savana Cody who has bagged the red jacket. He was equally impressive last week scoring by a length and three-quarters and this race could develop into a straight shootout between the pair. Narrow preference is for the Wolfe given he posted a quicker time in testing conditions last week.
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9:11: Nottingham: Glengar Bale (Trap Five)
Another fascinating heat. Glengar Bale is now a 14/1 chance for Derby glory following a sensational performance last week when scoring by four and three-quarter lengths. He posted one of the fastest times of the competition with that effort and he makes plenty of appeal from his plum draw in trap five for Pat Buckley. Bockos Doomie has drifted out to 22/1 to land the Derby having only finished third to Newinn Session last week. However, he is perhaps better drawn this time around and should improve. He looks the main danger, but Glengar Bale looks one of the best bets of the night.
9:26: Nottingham: Gonzo (Trap Six)
An interesting finale to the second round of the Greyhound Derby. Gonzo could not have been more impressive when routing his rivals by three lengths last week. He clearly relishes this draw in trap six and that win came in a smart time. A 16/1 shot for Derby glory, he could be one of the most exciting British-trained dogs in the competition. Dangers lurk in the form of Blue Tick George who posted an impressive success in the opening round along with Deanridge Rapid who was very slow away, but still managed to finish third in his opening heat. However, they both need to take another step forward to win this.
NAP: 8:36: Nottingham: Doolin Duke (Trap Five)
Next Best: 8:06: Nottingham: Southwood Jet (Trap Two)


thedailymirror--2020-10-10--Stacey Solomon gets in spirit as she transforms home into autumnwonderland

Stacey Solomon has transformed her home into a gorgeous autumnal wonderland .
The Loose Women star is getting ready for Halloween in a few weeks by digging out her decorations to spruce up her Essex family home .
Mum-of-three Stacey , 30 , showed off the epic makeover on her Instagram , treating followers to a peek at the leafy display she put up around the front door .
Stacey posed with her son Rex in some snaps on her social media page , and they both looked chuffed with their hard work .
Her porch was neatly decorated with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the festive period .
The star added a touch of glam with huge silver lanterns complete with candles and fairy lights , which looked incredible .
`` Hello Autumn , '' she began .
`` Walking in an Autumn Wonderland ... last year I had a bit of a mid life crisis and bought an autumn door display for my 30th birthday I ’ m so bloomin glad I did because it ’ s brought me so much joy all year .
`` Autumn has been on my garden fence since winter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And now finally it ’ s back .
We done more on the bottom this year with more of a woody wonderland theme ...
There ’ s also a couple of new additions to the autumn family .
Two deer and a hedgehog . ''
She added : `` If it wasn ’ t so wet and rainy today I ’ d let norm sit out here and make friends .
`` HAPPY AUTUMN EVERYONE ...
I hope you 're all ok and Happy Friyay .
Love you all to the moon and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behind-the-scenes clips on her Story , so viewers could see the process .
Stacey 's fans were impressed by the finished set-up , with lots of them flocking to the comments section .
TOWIE 's Lydia Bright gushed : `` So pretty I 'm defos going to get a picture with Loretta outside this one . ''
A second shared : `` Wow absolutely stunning just like you xx Oh wow !
It looks amazing !
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As a third added : `` This is so beautiful , happy autumn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you have a story to sell ?
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Loose Women's Stacey Solomon has transformed her huge Essex pad into a stunning autumnal wonderland as she prepares for Halloween - and it looks incredible
Stacey Solomon has transformed her home into a gorgeous autumnal wonderland.
The Loose Women star is getting ready for Halloween in a few weeks by digging out her decorations to spruce up her Essex family home.
Mum-of-three Stacey, 30, showed off the epic makeover on her Instagram, treating followers to a peek at the leafy display she put up around the front door.
Stacey posed with her son Rex in some snaps on her social media page, and they both looked chuffed with their hard work.
Her porch was neatly decorated with pumpkins and also a huge reindeer ahead of the festive period.
The star added a touch of glam with huge silver lanterns complete with candles and fairy lights, which looked incredible.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"Hello Autumn," she began. "Walking in an Autumn Wonderland... last year I had a bit of a mid life crisis and bought an autumn door display for my 30th birthday I’m so bloomin glad I did because it’s brought me so much joy all year.
"Autumn has been on my garden fence since winter waiting to go back up again. And now finally it’s back. We done more on the bottom this year with more of a woody wonderland theme... There’s also a couple of new additions to the autumn family. Two deer and a hedgehog."
She added: "If it wasn’t so wet and rainy today I’d let norm sit out here and make friends.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"HAPPY AUTUMN EVERYONE... I hope you're all ok and Happy Friyay. Love you all to the moon and back."
The star also posted behind-the-scenes clips on her Story, so viewers could see the process.
Stacey's fans were impressed by the finished set-up, with lots of them flocking to the comments section.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
TOWIE's Lydia Bright gushed: "So pretty I'm defos going to get a picture with Loretta outside this one."
A second shared: "Wow absolutely stunning just like you xx
Oh wow! It looks amazing!!!!"
As a third added: "This is so beautiful, happy autumn to your beautiful family."
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thedailymirror--2020-10-10--Luis Suarez fires warning to Barcelona bosses ahead of November reunion

Luis Suarez has warned that he will taunt the Barcelona bosses who forced him to quit the Nou Camp if he scores against his former club next month .
Suarez was sold to Atletico Madrid after being told he had to future at the Catalan giants .
The Uruguayan was reduced to tears on his final day at the club , after they elected to cut ties with a player who ranks third in their list of all-time record goalscorers .
The former Liverpool striker insists he will not celebrate if he finds the back of the net when Barca @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 22 .
But he has vowed that he will make his feelings clear to Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu .
Suarez said : “ I will not shout 'goal ' if I score but I will point to those responsible .
“ I spent six years with the club and I felt I had earned respect .
“ I deserved to know my fate before I found out from the press .
“ Also the coach ( Ronald Koeman ) came to me saying that he does n't count on me .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the club had already said there was going to be a change of players .
“ That raises doubts about whether it was the coach 's decision or a directive from above.
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Suarez scored 198 goals in 283 games across six seasons for Barca .
Only Lionel Messi and Cesar , an icon of the 1940s and 50s , have scored more goals than the 33-year-old .
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The Uruguayan striker was forced to leave Barcelona by club chiefs last month after six years in Catalunya, and promptly joined La Liga rivals Atletico Madrid
Luis Suarez has warned that he will taunt the Barcelona bosses who forced him to quit the Nou Camp if he scores against his former club next month.
Suarez was sold to Atletico Madrid after being told he had to future at the Catalan giants.
The Uruguayan was reduced to tears on his final day at the club, after they elected to cut ties with a player who ranks third in their list of all-time record goalscorers.
The former Liverpool striker insists he will not celebrate if he finds the back of the net when Barca visit the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium on November 22.
But he has vowed that he will make his feelings clear to Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu.
Suarez said: “I will not shout 'goal' if I score but I will point to those responsible.
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“I spent six years with the club and I felt I had earned respect.
“I deserved to know my fate before I found out from the press.
“Also the coach (Ronald Koeman) came to me saying that he doesn't count on me.
“But that was after the leadership of the club had already said there was going to be a change of players.
“That raises doubts about whether it was the coach's decision or a directive from above.”
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thedailymirror--2020-10-10--New coronavirus maps show UK as one of world's worst hotspots amid second wave

These new maps show how the UK is faring with the rest of the world as a second wave of coronavirus is set to trigger tougher local lockdown restrictions .
The UK is seeing one of the biggest increases in the number of daily new cases of Covid-19 , with the 13,864 infections announced on Friday the sixth-highest tally in the world .
Britain has been reeling under a double whammy of coronavirus cases skyrocketing and an alarming case-to-fatality rate of 7 % , among the highest on the planet .
Since the outbreak began , the UK has reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world ) and 42,679 deaths ( 5th in the world ) .
Covid-19 rates have been soaring in many parts of the country , resulting in local lockdowns , and new figures show five of Europe 's top hotspots are in the north of England .
Separate data reveals the UK 's rate has climbed to the third highest of all major European nations .
Globally , there have been almost 37 million confirmed cases and one million deaths , according to Johns Hopkins University , which has been keeping a running tally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Health Organisation reported a new daily high in Covid-19 cases - more than 350,000 - on Friday , surpassing a record set earlier this week by nearly 12,000 .
Europe has reported 5.8 million confirmed cases and just under 230,000 deaths .
Europe on Thursday surpassed 100,000 daily reported Covid-19 cases for the first time after countries such as Russia and UK saw no respite in the mounting number of infections .
The epicentre of the outbreak in the European region has moved to the UK , Russia , Spain and France .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ whammy of coronavirus cases skyrocketing and an alarming case-to-fatality rate of 7 % , among the highest in the world .
More than six of every 10,000 people have died due to the virus in the country .
The country ’ s fatality rate is in stark contrast to the United States at 2.8 % , even though the United States has recorded more than four times the total number of deaths due to the virus compared to Britain .
Tougher local lockdown restrictions in England are expected to be announced on Monday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a new three-tier `` traffic light system '' in a bid to slow the second wave and avoid a second national shutdown .
An analysis by Sky News found five of the 22 European regions with the highest infection rates are in the North of England .
They are Greater Manchester , Merseyside , Northumberland and Tyne and Wear , West Yorkshire and Lancashire .
It is based on data collected by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control ( ECDC ) .
Madrid , where a state of emergency was imposed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rate in Europe ( 754 cases per 100,000 people ) in the two weeks to October 4 .
Ida-Viru , in Estonia , was second with 741 cases per 100,000 , and Merseyside was third ( 685 ) .
Spain had the most regions ( seven ) among the 22 worst-affected areas in Europe , while the UK had five and the Czech Republic had four .
Meanwhile , a separate analysis of figures , by PA , shows the UK 's rate of cases has risen to the third highest of all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Over the past seven days 153 cases per 100,000 people have been recorded in the UK .
This is more than countries such as France and Spain , which have rates of 141 and 124 respectively .
The only major European countries with rates higher than the UK are the Czech Republic ( 249 ) and the Netherlands ( 183 ) .
Figures have been calculated by PA based on data collected by ECDC .
In recent months a rate of 20 was the threshold above which ministers considered triggering quarantine conditions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But most popular holiday destinations now have lower rates of cases than the UK .
On Thursday the Government decided not to remove any more countries from its exemption list , including Italy which has a rate of 35 .
Five Greek islands were added to the list , meaning arrivals in England from Lesvos , Santorini , Serifos , Tinos and Zakynthos - also known as Zante - will no longer have to self-isolate from 4am on Saturday .
Europe currently has recorded over 16 % of total global coronavirus cases and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the virus .
On Thursday , when daily reported cases breached the 100,000 mark , Eastern Europe was the worst affected region with over 33,600 daily reported cases .
Among the 10 countries in the region , including Ukraine , Russia and the Czech Republic , eight posted record increases in cases in the past week .
Russia reported its highest daily coronavirus cases ever since the last record in May on Friday , prompting Moscow authorities to mull closing bars and nightclubs .

The UK is suffering one of the world's highest daily Covid-19 infection totals and reeling under a double whammy of coronavirus cases skyrocketing and an alarming case-to-fatality rate of 7%, among the highest on the planet
New coronavirus maps show UK as one of world's worst hotspots amid second wave
These new maps show how the UK is faring with the rest of the world as a second wave of coronavirus is set to trigger tougher local lockdown restrictions.
The UK is seeing one of the biggest increases in the number of daily new cases of Covid-19, with the 13,864 infections announced on Friday the sixth-highest tally in the world.
Britain has been reeling under a double whammy of coronavirus cases skyrocketing and an alarming case-to-fatality rate of 7%, among the highest on the planet.
Since the outbreak began, the UK has reported 575,679 confirmed cases (13th in the world) and 42,679 deaths (5th in the world).
Covid-19 rates have been soaring in many parts of the country, resulting in local lockdowns, and new figures show five of Europe's top hotspots are in the north of England.
Separate data reveals the UK's rate has climbed to the third highest of all major European nations.
Globally, there have been almost 37 million confirmed cases and one million deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University, which has been keeping a running tally since the pandemic began.
The World Health Organisation reported a new daily high in Covid-19 cases - more than 350,000 - on Friday, surpassing a record set earlier this week by nearly 12,000.
Europe has reported 5.8 million confirmed cases and just under 230,000 deaths.
Image: Public Health England) Public Health England)
Europe on Thursday surpassed 100,000 daily reported Covid-19 cases for the first time after countries such as Russia and UK saw no respite in the mounting number of infections.
The epicentre of the outbreak in the European region has moved to the UK, Russia, Spain and France.
Britain has been reeling under a double whammy of coronavirus cases skyrocketing and an alarming case-to-fatality rate of 7%, among the highest in the world. More than six of every 10,000 people have died due to the virus in the country.
The country’s fatality rate is in stark contrast to the United States at 2.8%, even though the United States has recorded more than four times the total number of deaths due to the virus compared to Britain.
Tougher local lockdown restrictions in England are expected to be announced on Monday.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson could unveil a new three-tier "traffic light system" in a bid to slow the second wave and avoid a second national shutdown.
Image: Google) Google) Image: Public Health England) Public Health England)
An analysis by Sky News found five of the 22 European regions with the highest infection rates are in the North of England.
They are Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Northumberland and Tyne and Wear, West Yorkshire and Lancashire.
It is based on data collected by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
Madrid, where a state of emergency was imposed on Friday, had the highest infection rate in Europe (754 cases per 100,000 people) in the two weeks to October 4.
Ida-Viru, in Estonia, was second with 741 cases per 100,000, and Merseyside was third (685).
Spain had the most regions (seven) among the 22 worst-affected areas in Europe, while the UK had five and the Czech Republic had four.
Meanwhile, a separate analysis of figures, by PA, shows the UK's rate of cases has risen to the third highest of all major European nations, new figures show.
Over the past seven days 153 cases per 100,000 people have been recorded in the UK.
Image: ECDC) ECDC)
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This is more than countries such as France and Spain, which have rates of 141 and 124 respectively.
The only major European countries with rates higher than the UK are the Czech Republic (249) and the Netherlands (183).
Figures have been calculated by PA based on data collected by ECDC.
In recent months a rate of 20 was the threshold above which ministers considered triggering quarantine conditions for people arriving in the UK.
But most popular holiday destinations now have lower rates of cases than the UK.
On Thursday the Government decided not to remove any more countries from its exemption list, including Italy which has a rate of 35.
Five Greek islands were added to the list, meaning arrivals in England from Lesvos, Santorini, Serifos, Tinos and Zakynthos - also known as Zante - will no longer have to self-isolate from 4am on Saturday.
Europe currently has recorded over 16% of total global coronavirus cases and nearly 22% of deaths worldwide due to the virus.
On Thursday, when daily reported cases breached the 100,000 mark, Eastern Europe was the worst affected region with over 33,600 daily reported cases.
Among the 10 countries in the region, including Ukraine, Russia and the Czech Republic, eight posted record increases in cases in the past week.
Russia reported its highest daily coronavirus cases ever since the last record in May on Friday, prompting Moscow authorities to mull closing bars and nightclubs.
New cases announced on Friday
1. India 73,196
2. US - 60,558
3. Brazil - 27,651
4. France - 20,339
5. Argentina - 23,225
6. UK - 13,864
7. Russia - 12,126
8. Czech Republic - 8,617
9. Colombia - 8,121
10. Spain - 5,986
New deaths announced on Friday
1. India - 929
2. US - 910
3. Brazil - 658
4. Argentina - 515
5. Mexico - 370
6. Spain - 241
7. Iran - 210
8. Russia - 201
9. Colombia - 164
10. South Africa - 139
13. UK - 87