thedailymirror--2020-03-03--Coronavirus may spread to 80% of Brits and kill 1% of infected - but it'll 'probably be a lot lower'

Coronavirus may infect up to 80 % of all people in the UK and kill one in 100 of those hit , the Chief Medical Officer said today .
Professor Chris Whitty 's comments , at a Downing Street press conference , suggest up to about 530,000 Brits could die in the very worst case scenario of COVID-19 .
Speaking as the government published a plan for later stages of the disease , he stressed it was very unlikely that 80 % of Brits will be infected - and he expects the number to be much lower .
Prof Whitty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ population who get infected is likely to be lower than that and probably a lot lower than that . ''
He said the old and ill are most at risk , with a `` significant ramp-up '' when people hit the age of 80 .
But he added : `` Even for the highest-risk group , the great majority of people will survive this .
So if you look at the Chinese data , if you take the very oldest people , the great majority survive .
`` So it is important to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talking about the low-risk groups the rate of mortality is well below 1 % .
So I think there 's always a danger people think this has actually got a higher risk than it actually has for them personally . ''
The expert spoke as Boris Johnsontoday unveiled a 27-page `` battle plan '' to combat the virus if it goes beyond `` containment '' and moves into the later stages .
The doomsday document warns Brits could see more troops on the streets , sports matches and schools closed and police forced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order .
A fifth of people could be off work at once , an army of NHS staff could be pulled out of retirement and people turfed out of hospitals early - not to mention a dilemma for councils in dealing with more bodies .
`` The pressures on services and wider society may start to become significant and clearly noticeable , '' the document says .
The government will consider passing new laws `` if necessary '' to help public authorities cope - while the services we rely on may be `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ press conference heard whole-city lockdowns like in China are unlikely - and there was “ no need ” to panic-buy goods , which could make the situation worse .
But Boris Johnson admitted : `` There are long established plans by which the police will keep the public safe , prioritise those things they have to do .
The Army is of course always ready to backfill as and when .
But that is under the reasonable worst case scenario . ''
Mr Johnson did not announce changes to sick pay - which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that isolation was requested by the NHS , but only for people earning over £118 a week .
The PM did not rule out sick pay changes in the near future , with the Budget coming up next week .
He said : `` We ’ re going to keep all options under review but we ’ re well aware of the issue . ''
The Chief Medical Officer said there may come a point where it ’ s “ so great ” that containment “ ceases to make sense ” .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that point , but we could reach that point.
” Professor Whitty said : `` We are reasonably confident that overall probably around 1 % of people who get this virus might end up dying based on the Chinese experience .
`` Now to be clear what that means is that 99 % of people will not .
`` And if , as I think is entirely possible , a higher proportion than we are currently aware of get the infection without any symptoms that mortality rate will go down .
`` But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the current reasonable figure .
It goes up a bit in people who are older or more vulnerable .
It will be much lower than that in younger people who have no other health problems .
`` So that bit of the information we know for sure .
`` The bit of information that we do n't know - there are two bits that are critical - the proportion of people who have no symptoms at all and that 's because we do n't currently have tests which can work out if someone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at all .
`` So it may be for example in China a very large number of people have been infected with no symptoms and are not being counted in the numbers .
`` And the second thing we can not be sure of is what proportion of the population can get infected .
`` It will not go above 80 % , so for planning purposes of course we go up to the highest rate that it reasonably could .
But in reality the proportion of the population who get infected and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Boris Johnson , speaking during a press conference in 10 Downing Street , said : `` Let me be absolutely clear that for the overwhelming majority of people who contract the virus this will be a mild disease from which they will speedily and fully recover as we have already seen .
`` But I fully understand public concern , your concern , about the global spread of the virus and it is highly likely that we will see a growing number of UK cases and that 's why keeping the country safe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ And our plan means we are committed to doing everything possible , based on the advice of our world-leading scientific experts , to prepare for all eventualities . ''
Mr Johnson said `` our country remains extremely well prepared as it has been since the outbreak began '' in Wuhan several months ago , adding that people should continue to go about their business while also washing their hands more often .

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Coronavirus may infect up to 80% of UK and kill 1%, Chief Medical Officer says
Coronavirus may infect up to 80% of UK and kill 1%, Chief Medical Officer says
Prof Chris Whitty, the Chief Medical Officer, told a No10 press conference the proportion of people infected could be up to 80%. He also stressed the number "is likely to be lower than that and probably a lot lower than that"
Coronavirus may spread to 80% of Brits and kill 1% of infected - but it'll 'probably be a lot lower'
Coronavirus may infect up to 80% of all people in the UK and kill one in 100 of those hit, the Chief Medical Officer said today.
Professor Chris Whitty's comments, at a Downing Street press conference, suggest up to about 530,000 Brits could die in the very worst case scenario of COVID-19.
Speaking as the government published a plan for later stages of the disease, he stressed it was very unlikely that 80% of Brits will be infected - and he expects the number to be much lower.
Prof Whitty said: "The proportion of the population who get infected is likely to be lower than that and probably a lot lower than that."
He said the old and ill are most at risk, with a "significant ramp-up" when people hit the age of 80.
But he added: "Even for the highest-risk group, the great majority of people will survive this. So if you look at the Chinese data, if you take the very oldest people, the great majority survive.
Image: PA) PA)
"So it is important to stress that. And if you're talking about the low-risk groups the rate of mortality is well below 1%. So I think there's always a danger people think this has actually got a higher risk than it actually has for them personally."
The expert spoke as Boris Johnson today unveiled a 27-page "battle plan" to combat the virus if it goes beyond "containment" and moves into the later stages.
The doomsday document warns Brits could see more troops on the streets, sports matches and schools closed and police forced to abandon low-level crime to maintain public order.
A fifth of people could be off work at once, an army of NHS staff could be pulled out of retirement and people turfed out of hospitals early - not to mention a dilemma for councils in dealing with more bodies.
"The pressures on services and wider society may start to become significant and clearly noticeable," the document says.
The government will consider passing new laws "if necessary" to help public authorities cope - while the services we rely on may be "reduced temporarily".
A Downing Street press conference heard whole-city lockdowns like in China are unlikely - and there was “no need” to panic-buy goods, which could make the situation worse.
But Boris Johnson admitted: "There are long established plans by which the police will keep the public safe, prioritise those things they have to do. The Army is of course always ready to backfill as and when. But that is under the reasonable worst case scenario."
Mr Johnson did not announce changes to sick pay - which is given to people in self-isolation if that isolation was requested by the NHS, but only for people earning over £118 a week.
Image: SIMON DAWSON/POOL/EPA-EFE/REX) SIMON DAWSON/POOL/EPA-EFE/REX)
The PM did not rule out sick pay changes in the near future, with the Budget coming up next week. He said: "We’re going to keep all options under review but we’re well aware of the issue."
The Chief Medical Officer said there may come a point where it’s “so great” that containment “ceases to make sense”. He added: “We have not reached that point, but we could reach that point.”
Professor Whitty said: "We are reasonably confident that overall probably around 1% of people who get this virus might end up dying based on the Chinese experience.
"Now to be clear what that means is that 99% of people will not.
Image: SIMON DAWSON/POOL/EPA-EFE/REX) SIMON DAWSON/POOL/EPA-EFE/REX)
"And if, as I think is entirely possible, a higher proportion than we are currently aware of get the infection without any symptoms that mortality rate will go down.
"But let's take 1% overall as the current reasonable figure. It goes up a bit in people who are older or more vulnerable. It will be much lower than that in younger people who have no other health problems.
"So that bit of the information we know for sure.
"The bit of information that we don't know - there are two bits that are critical - the proportion of people who have no symptoms at all and that's because we don't currently have tests which can work out if someone has had an infection with no symptoms at all.
Image: PA) PA)
"So it may be for example in China a very large number of people have been infected with no symptoms and are not being counted in the numbers.
"And the second thing we cannot be sure of is what proportion of the population can get infected.
"It will not go above 80%, so for planning purposes of course we go up to the highest rate that it reasonably could. But in reality the proportion of the population who get infected and a lot lower than that."
Boris Johnson, speaking during a press conference in 10 Downing Street, said: "Let me be absolutely clear that for the overwhelming majority of people who contract the virus this will be a mild disease from which they will speedily and fully recover as we have already seen.
"But I fully understand public concern, your concern, about the global spread of the virus and it is highly likely that we will see a growing number of UK cases and that's why keeping the country safe is the Government's overriding priority.
“And our plan means we are committed to doing everything possible, based on the advice of our world-leading scientific experts, to prepare for all eventualities."
Mr Johnson said "our country remains extremely well prepared as it has been since the outbreak began'' in Wuhan several months ago, adding that people should continue to go about their business while also washing their hands more often.


thedailymirror--2020-03-03--Rush-hour stabbing leaves pool of blood on pavement with man rushed to hospital

A man was knifed in a brutal rush-hour stabbing in London , leaving blood splattered across the pavement .
Police were called to the stabbing in Stoke Newington High Street , Hackney , north-east London , at around 7.59am .
The victim , a man in his 40s , was rushed to hospital , although his condition is not yet known .
There have not yet been any arrests but pictures from the scene show a police cordon has been set up .
A pool of blood can be seen in the images , with scores of police and ambulance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Newington Church Street bus stop .
A local worker told Mirror Online : `` I saw there was a lot of blood on the pavement .
`` I think this is the first time working here I 've witnessed it . ''
According to My London , one witness has described how the levels of blood in the area when they were walking to work this morning .
They said : “ The amount of blood everywhere leading all the way from Cazenove road to stoke newington high street !
” A London @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were called at 7.54am this morning to reports of a stabbing on Stoke Newington High Street , N16 .
“ We sent an ambulance crew , a medic in a car and an incident response officer to the scene .
“ We treated a man at the scene and took him to a major trauma centre as a priority.
” A Met Police spokesman said : `` Police were called at 07.59am on Tuesday , 3 March , after a man was found with a stab injury in Stoke Newington High Street Hackney @ @ @ @ @ @ @ London Ambulance Service .
The man , aged in his 40s , has been taken to hospital .
We await a condition update .
`` Police are working to establish how the victim sustained his injury .
No arrests .
A crime scene is in place and enquiries continue . ''

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A man in his 40s has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed in Stoke Newington High Street, Hackney, north-east London, this morning, leaving blood splattered across the scene
Rush-hour stabbing leaves pool of blood on pavement with man rushed to hospital
A man was knifed in a brutal rush-hour stabbing in London, leaving blood splattered across the pavement.
Police were called to the stabbing in Stoke Newington High Street, Hackney, north-east London, at around 7.59am.
The victim, a man in his 40s, was rushed to hospital, although police say his condition is not life-threatening.
There have not yet been any arrests but pictures from the scene show a police cordon has been set up.
A pool of blood can be seen in the images, with scores of police and ambulance vehicles parked up next to the Stoke Newington Church Street bus stop.
Image: London 999 / Twitter) London 999 / Twitter)
A local worker told Mirror Online: "I saw there was a lot of blood on the pavement.
"I think this is the first time working here I've witnessed it."
According to My London , one witness has described how the levels of blood in the area when they were walking to work this morning.
Image: @MisfitsWorld20 / Twitter) @MisfitsWorld20 / Twitter)
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They said: “The amount of blood everywhere leading all the way from Cazenove road to stoke newington high street!”
A London Ambulance Service spokesman said: “We were called at 7.54am this morning to reports of a stabbing on Stoke Newington High Street, N16.
“We sent an ambulance crew, a medic in a car and an incident response officer to the scene.
Image: London 999 / Twitter) London 999 / Twitter)
“We treated a man at the scene and took him to a major trauma centre as a priority.”
A Met Police spokesman said: "Police were called at 07.59am on Tuesday, 3 March, after a man was found with a stab injury in Stoke Newington High Street Hackney, N16.
"Officers attended with London Ambulance Service. The man, aged in his 40s, has been taken to hospital.
"Police are working to establish how the victim sustained his injury. No arrests. A crime scene is in place and enquiries continue."
The spokesman added that the victim’s condition is not life-threatening.


thedailymirror--2020-03-03--Disney+ will launch on Sky Q later this year in new multi-year deal

Sky Q customers will soon be able to purchase Disney+ following its launch later this month .
Today Sky and Disney announced the move - part of a new multi-year deal , which will be followed by access on NOW TV in the coming months .
Meaning TV fans will be able to watch shows like High School Musical ; The Musical , The Series and The Mandalorian with a Sky Q TV package .
The deal also includes first-pay window for 20th Century titles so Sky Cinema customers will also still be able to watch new cinema releases too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £22 a month and includes other integrated apps like Netflix and Youtube into your subscription .
Users also have the option to record and store up to 500 hours of TV as well as pause , rewind and restart live TV .
Speaking about the announcement , Jeremy Darroch , Group Chief Executive , Sky , said : “ We ’ ve built a strong partnership with Disney over three decades and we ’ re pleased that our customers in the UK and Ireland can continue to enjoy their world-class content – all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This is a great start to what is set to be another stellar year for Sky – in 2020 we ’ ll launch new channels and genres , start building Sky Studios Elstree and we ’ ve got brilliant new and returning originals coming too.
” Kevin Mayer , Chairman of Walt Disney Direct-to-Consumer & International added : “ We are delighted that Sky is selling the Disney+ service on their platform and , along with our other distribution partners , will deliver exceptional reach at launch.
” Disney previously announced the launch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the official launch date in the UK will be 24 March , 2020 .
The highly anticipated streaming service , which initially launched in the US in November 2019 , will feature the extensive back catalogue of Disney , Marvel , Star Wars , Pixar , and National Geographic programmes and films .
The monthly subscription service will cost £5.99 a month , or £59.99 for a 12-month subscription .

Sky and Disney are teaming up to offer fans the chance to catch all their favourite TV shows and films on Sky Q
Disney+ will launch on Sky Q later this year in new multi-year deal
Sky Q customers will soon be able to purchase Disney+ following its launch later this month.
Today Sky and Disney announced the move - part of a new multi-year deal, which will be followed by access on NOW TV in the coming months.
Meaning TV fans will be able to watch shows like High School Musical; The Musical, The Series and The Mandalorian with a Sky Q TV package.
The deal also includes first-pay window for 20th Century titles so Sky Cinema customers will also still be able to watch new cinema releases too.
Sky Q packages currently start from £22 a month and includes other integrated apps like Netflix and Youtube into your subscription. Users also have the option to record and store up to 500 hours of TV as well as pause, rewind and restart live TV.
Speaking about the announcement, Jeremy Darroch, Group Chief Executive, Sky, said: “We’ve built a strong partnership with Disney over three decades and we’re pleased that our customers in the UK and Ireland can continue to enjoy their world-class content – all in one place on Sky Q. This is a great start to what is set to be another stellar year for Sky – in 2020 we’ll launch new channels and genres, start building Sky Studios Elstree and we’ve got brilliant new and returning originals coming too.”
Kevin Mayer, Chairman of Walt Disney Direct-to-Consumer & International added: “We are delighted that Sky is selling the Disney+ service on their platform and, along with our other distribution partners, will deliver exceptional reach at launch.”
Disney previously announced the launch of Disney+ last year , revealing that the official launch date in the UK will be 24 March, 2020.
The highly anticipated streaming service, which initially launched in the US in November 2019, will feature the extensive back catalogue of Disney , Marvel , Star Wars , Pixar , and National Geographic programmes and films.
The monthly subscription service will cost £5.99 a month, or £59.99 for a 12-month subscription.


thedailymirror--2020-03-03--TikTok teens claim hand gesture can 'turn off gag reflex' - here's the science

From men dipping their testicles on soy sauce to teens placing coins in iPhone chargers , a range of bizarre trends have circulated on TikTok in recent months .
Now , the latest trend sees teens using a hand gesture to ‘ turn off their gag reflex.
’ The hand gesture involves squeezing your thumb with one hand , while pressing a finger on your other hand to your chin .
Bizarrely , many users claim that the combination of movements has the magical ability to turn off their gag reflex .
TikTok user @ gremlin_rat posted a video of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Did you guys know you could turn off your gag reflexes if you squeeze your thumb ?
Also if you squeeze right here on your chin you can also turn off your gag reflexes .
“ It ’ s not that funny because I almost swallowed my fork during lunch.
” Meanwhile , TikTok user @ talystra.moses17 shared a video on her page , writing : “ So I have the worst gag reflex in the history of humans and I genuinely get sick when I gag .
“ So I tried the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it off and….it worked !
Still low-key sceptical…I ’ m not sure if it ’ s psychological/placebo or if it actually worked but I had no urge to gag the second time.
” While several teens have now tried the challenge , according to experts , the hand gesture is simply a placebo .
Speaking to Junkee , Dr Brad McKay , a GP in Sydney , explained : “ Pressing on your thumb and chin to ‘ switch off ’ your gag reflex , is basically an elaborate placebo , which may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some people into relaxing while they eat a banana .
“ Overall the TikTok method is a safe , cheap , quick , easy , and totally useless therapy .
”

The hand gesture involves squeezing your thumb with one hand, while pressing a finger on your other hand to your chin
From men dipping their testicles on soy sauce to teens placing coins in iPhone chargers, a range of bizarre trends have circulated on TikTok in recent months.
Now, the latest trend sees teens using a hand gesture to ‘turn off their gag reflex.’
The hand gesture involves squeezing your thumb with one hand, while pressing a finger on your other hand to your chin.
Bizarrely, many users claim that the combination of movements has the magical ability to turn off their gag reflex.
TikTok user @gremlin_rat posted a video of the trend, and said: “Did you guys know you could turn off your gag reflexes if you squeeze your thumb? Also if you squeeze right here on your chin you can also turn off your gag reflexes.
“It’s not that funny because I almost swallowed my fork during lunch.”
Meanwhile, TikTok user @talystra.moses17 shared a video on her page, writing: “So I have the worst gag reflex in the history of humans and I genuinely get sick when I gag.
“So I tried the trick to see if I could turn it off and….it worked! Still low-key sceptical…I’m not sure if it’s psychological/placebo or if it actually worked but I had no urge to gag the second time.”
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While several teens have now tried the challenge, according to experts, the hand gesture is simply a placebo.
Speaking to Junkee , Dr Brad McKay, a GP in Sydney, explained: “Pressing on your thumb and chin to ‘switch off’ your gag reflex, is basically an elaborate placebo, which may work as a mild distraction and trick some people into relaxing while they eat a banana.
“Overall the TikTok method is a safe, cheap, quick, easy, and totally useless therapy.”


thedailymirror--2020-03-03--Best UK literary locations that every book lover needs to visit at least once

Bookish Brits looking for their next mini break are in luck - Britain is filled with amazing literary locations , and we 're not just talking about its most incredible libraries .
After all , there 's a reason that we boast some of the world 's most famous authors from William Shakespeare and Charles Dickens to Jane Austen and Beatrix Potter .
If you want to immerse yourself in the UK 's literary world , there are plenty of places you can visit .
We 're talking countryside hotspots where the greatest British authors lived and wrote , fascinating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ estates with serious literary credentials , and picturesque cities hosting epic literary festivals .
Bookworms after a literary-themed break will be spoiled for choice - so to help you narrow it down , we 've picked out our favourite ones .
Check out the literary list below ... Head to Bath in September for the Jane Austen festival , which offers everything from writing workshops and dramatic readings to city tours and dancers , as well as heaps of talks on the world-famous author .
A particular highlight is the Grand Regency Costumed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their best Jane Austen outfits .
Meanwhile , the city itself offers up heaps of brilliant attractions from the iconic Roman Baths to its picturesque buildings - no wonder the city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site .
If you 're looking to make a weekend break of it , Lastminute.com has cheap Bath hotels from £53 a night .
Looking for more ?
We 've put together a guide to the best Jane Austen-themed breaks worth being on your radar .
This small Welsh town is known for its impressive number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boasts over 20 bookshops with everything from second hand books to stores dedicated to specialist subjects .
In fact , even the Hay Castle 's walls are lined with fully stocked bookshelves !
( A word of caution for book lovers - you may want to bring an extra bag along for all of the new books you 're bound to be tempted by ! )
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The town itself is pretty small - in fact , it 's possible to walk round the circumference in about 20 minutes , so it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than a mini break .
Still , every year it hosts the Hay Festival often with appearances from famous authors , alongside writing workshops and fun events for the whole family .
If you do want to make a short break of it , the Hay on Wye website has a handy accommodation guide .
The English capital is filled with literary hotspots , from fascinating museums to iconic landmarks .
Catch a Shakespeare play at The Globe , discover ancient manuscripts at the British Library , or learn all about Charles Dickens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ something a bit different , the Sherlock Museum is a must too ! )
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As for bookshops , the city has everything from large chains to independent second hand shops - Booksellers Row at Cecil Court is a particular highlight with its Victorian architecture and specialist bookshops .
Although London is n't known for being particularly budget-friendly , the good news is that there are cheap hotels in London to be found if you 're thinking of a short city break .
Beatrix Potter spent plenty of time in the Lake District @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's no surprise that there are heaps of spots you can visit to follow in her footsteps .
In fact , Visit Cumbria has a Beatrix Potter locations guide for fans who want to explore the sights and learn more about her fascinating life .
Bringing the kids along ?
Head to Bowness-on-Windermere where you 'll find The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction which has heaps displays and fun activities based on the author 's beloved works including Peter Rabbit .
It 's not all about Beatrix Potter though - the Lake @ @ @ @ @ @ @ poet Wordsworth .
Highlights include the Wordsworth House and Garden , as well as the author 's home Dove Cottage .
Making a holiday of it ?
You may want to check out our round-up of the Lake District 's best cheap hotels .
Edinburgh 's International Book Festival is a must on any bookworm 's bucket list , as the city transforms into a bookish haven with heaps of author appearances , readings and bookshop events .
Meanwhile , Harry Potter fans need to have Edinburgh on the list ; after all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the beloved Wizarding World .
Victoria Street has a very Diagon Alley-esque feel and boasts some quirky shops , including Harry Potter themed boutiques , while there are plenty of Harry Potter inspired walking tours of the city that are a fun way of getting some sightseeing done too .
( We 've got an Edinburgh city guide with tips on the best things to see if you 're visiting for the first time ) .
If you 're after a coffee stop , head to the Elephant Café - it 's where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ novels , although towards the end of the series she headed to the swanky Balmoral Hotel .
( Nowadays you can actually stay in the room where she wrote the final book ) .
On a budget ?
We 've rounded up the best cheap hotels in Edinburgh to give you a helping hand .
William Shakespeare 's hometown is sure to be a hit with both book lovers and history buffs .
Highlights include Shakespeare 's Birthplace , Anne Hathaway 's Cottage and Shakespeare 's Schoolroom & Guildhall , all of which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's life .
Amidst the sightseeing , leave time on the itinerary to wander through the picturesque town 's cobbled streets and discover the beautiful architecture and charming local boutiques and restaurants .
Looking for evening entertainment ?
Head to the Swan Theatre to catch a play - they often have modern takes on Shakespearean classics too .
TripAdvisor has a handy round-up of cheap hotels in Stratford-upon-Avon with prices from £43 per night .
Thomas Hardy fans , Dorset needs to be on your radar .
For a start it 's home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thatched cottage that served as the author 's childhood home .
You can explore the historic rooms of the cottage to get a sense of what his life was like , while the attached visitor centre delves into more of his works and adulthood .
Oh , and on sunnier days , the nearby woods can make for a lovely scenic stroll .
If you 're on a break with your kids , then the Isle of Purbeck is worth having on your radar - it provided heaps of inspiration for Enid Blyton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In fact , there 's even an Enid Blyton trail you can follow to see the sights that inspired her stories .
If you 're looking for more , Visit Dorset has rounded up some of the region 's best literary locations that can be a great starting point .
For example , in Christ Church college you 'll find plenty of links to Lewis Carroll , while Philip Pullman fans will already know that His Dark Materials is set in an Oxford that 's parallel to the real one .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of iconic writers including W.H .
Auden , T.S .
Eliot , Philip Larkin , John Donne and Philip Sidney .
Oh , and for Wizarding World fans , the city offers up plenty of Harry Potter filming locations including spots which doubled up as Hogwarts .
There are plenty of literary themed tours if you want to do some sightseeing while learning about the history .
Meanwhile , the Oxford Literary Festival boasts a jam-packed programme of workshops , readings and author appearances .

The UK's best literary locations for bookworms including the town with the most bookshops, Shakespeare's home and top spots for literary festivals
Best UK literary locations that every book lover needs to visit at least once
Bookish Brits looking for their next mini break are in luck - Britain is filled with amazing literary locations, and we're not just talking about its most incredible libraries.
After all, there's a reason that we boast some of the world's most famous authors from William Shakespeare and Charles Dickens to Jane Austen and Beatrix Potter.
If you want to immerse yourself in the UK's literary world, there are plenty of places you can visit.
We're talking countryside hotspots where the greatest British authors lived and wrote, fascinating museums celebrating iconic novels, homes and estates with serious literary credentials, and picturesque cities hosting epic literary festivals.
Bookworms after a literary-themed break will be spoiled for choice - so to help you narrow it down, we've picked out our favourite ones.
Check out the literary list below...
1. Bath
Image: VisitEngland/Owen Benson) VisitEngland/Owen Benson)
Head to Bath in September for the Jane Austen festival, which offers everything from writing workshops and dramatic readings to city tours and dancers, as well as heaps of talks on the world-famous author.
A particular highlight is the Grand Regency Costumed Charity Parade where fans dress up in their best Jane Austen outfits.
Meanwhile, the city itself offers up heaps of brilliant attractions from the iconic Roman Baths to its picturesque buildings - no wonder the city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
If you're looking to make a weekend break of it, Lastminute.com has cheap Bath hotels from £53 a night.
Looking for more? We've put together a guide to the best Jane Austen-themed breaks worth being on your radar.
2. Hay-on-Wye
This small Welsh town is known for its impressive number of bookshops. In fact, the town boasts over 20 bookshops with everything from second hand books to stores dedicated to specialist subjects.
In fact, even the Hay Castle's walls are lined with fully stocked bookshelves!
(A word of caution for book lovers - you may want to bring an extra bag along for all of the new books you're bound to be tempted by!).
The town itself is pretty small - in fact, it's possible to walk round the circumference in about 20 minutes, so it's often more of a day out destination than a mini break.
Still, every year it hosts the Hay Festival often with appearances from famous authors, alongside writing workshops and fun events for the whole family.
If you do want to make a short break of it, the Hay on Wye website has a handy accommodation guide.
3. London
Image: Getty) Getty)
The English capital is filled with literary hotspots, from fascinating museums to iconic landmarks.
Catch a Shakespeare play at The Globe, discover ancient manuscripts at the British Library, or learn all about Charles Dickens at the dedicated museum. (For something a bit different, the Sherlock Museum is a must too!).
As for bookshops, the city has everything from large chains to independent second hand shops - Booksellers Row at Cecil Court is a particular highlight with its Victorian architecture and specialist bookshops.
Although London isn't known for being particularly budget-friendly, the good news is that there are cheap hotels in London to be found if you're thinking of a short city break.
4. Lake District
Beatrix Potter spent plenty of time in the Lake District, often visiting on holiday, so it's no surprise that there are heaps of spots you can visit to follow in her footsteps.
In fact, Visit Cumbria has a Beatrix Potter locations guide for fans who want to explore the sights and learn more about her fascinating life.
Bringing the kids along? Head to Bowness-on-Windermere where you'll find The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction which has heaps displays and fun activities based on the author's beloved works including Peter Rabbit.
It's not all about Beatrix Potter though - the Lake District also has strong links to iconic poet Wordsworth. Highlights include the Wordsworth House and Garden, as well as the author's home Dove Cottage.
Making a holiday of it? You may want to check out our round-up of the Lake District's best cheap hotels.
5. Edinburgh
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Edinburgh's International Book Festival is a must on any bookworm's bucket list, as the city transforms into a bookish haven with heaps of author appearances, readings and bookshop events.
Meanwhile, Harry Potter fans need to have Edinburgh on the list; after all, it's where J.K. Rowling created the beloved Wizarding World.
Victoria Street has a very Diagon Alley-esque feel and boasts some quirky shops, including Harry Potter themed boutiques, while there are plenty of Harry Potter inspired walking tours of the city that are a fun way of getting some sightseeing done too. (We've got an Edinburgh city guide with tips on the best things to see if you're visiting for the first time).
If you're after a coffee stop, head to the Elephant Café - it's where J.K. Rowling originally wrote her Harry Potter novels, although towards the end of the series she headed to the swanky Balmoral Hotel. (Nowadays you can actually stay in the room where she wrote the final book).
On a budget? We've rounded up the best cheap hotels in Edinburgh to give you a helping hand.
6. Stratford Upon Avon
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William Shakespeare's hometown is sure to be a hit with both book lovers and history buffs.
Highlights include Shakespeare's Birthplace, Anne Hathaway's Cottage and Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall, all of which offer a fascinating glimpse into the Bard's life.
Amidst the sightseeing, leave time on the itinerary to wander through the picturesque town's cobbled streets and discover the beautiful architecture and charming local boutiques and restaurants.
Looking for evening entertainment? Head to the Swan Theatre to catch a play - they often have modern takes on Shakespearean classics too.
TripAdvisor has a handy round-up of cheap hotels in Stratford-upon-Avon with prices from £43 per night.
7. Dorset
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Thomas Hardy fans, Dorset needs to be on your radar. For a start it's home to Hardy's Cottage, a charming thatched cottage that served as the author's childhood home.
You can explore the historic rooms of the cottage to get a sense of what his life was like, while the attached visitor centre delves into more of his works and adulthood.
Oh, and on sunnier days, the nearby woods can make for a lovely scenic stroll.
If you're on a break with your kids, then the Isle of Purbeck is worth having on your radar - it provided heaps of inspiration for Enid Blyton as she wrote her Famous Five books. In fact, there's even an Enid Blyton trail you can follow to see the sights that inspired her stories.
If you're looking for more, Visit Dorset has rounded up some of the region's best literary locations that can be a great starting point.
8. Oxford
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Oxford is chock block full of literary history.
For example, in Christ Church college you'll find plenty of links to Lewis Carroll, while Philip Pullman fans will already know that His Dark Materials is set in an Oxford that's parallel to the real one.
The city has also played host to heaps of iconic writers including W.H. Auden, T.S. Eliot, Philip Larkin, John Donne and Philip Sidney.
Oh, and for Wizarding World fans, the city offers up plenty of Harry Potter filming locations including spots which doubled up as Hogwarts.
There are plenty of literary themed tours if you want to do some sightseeing while learning about the history.
Meanwhile, the Oxford Literary Festival boasts a jam-packed programme of workshops, readings and author appearances.


thedailymirror--2020-03-03--Anthony Joshua predicts the round in which he will knock out Kubrat Pulev

British world champion Anthony Joshua says he is confident of knocking out Kubrat Pulev in the 11th round when the two take each other on later this year .
The fight was yesterday confirmed for June 20 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium , with Pulev the mandatory IBF challenger to take on Joshua .
Pulev has only been defeated once in his professional career , losing to Wladimir Klitschko in 2014 , but speaking to William Hill Joshua seemed excited by the prospect of taking on the Bulgarian .
`` He 's been in the game for a while , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then he got defeated , '' Joshua said .
`` So he knows his way around the ring .
He 's had his chance at the top level and now he 's coming back again , so he 's probably going to try and get it right .
`` I 'll be expecting a more polished , smarter Pulev , and he can bang a bit as well .
He 's had a few knockouts on his record as well , he can bang and he can box so he 's a boxer-puncher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what my style is as well so it will be a good match up for sure .
We 're going to box , people are going to see some skills , and they 're probably going to see a knockout as well because you 've got two boxer-punchers . ''
When pressed to give a prediction on the fight , Joshua simply said : `` Round 11 . ''
The fight means that a much-anticipated unification between Joshua and Tyson Fury will not take place until the end of the year at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sports News : `` The great thing is that [ Fury vs Wilder ] is in July and we box in June .
`` Now our intention , and conversations are ongoing , is to finalise the Fury vs Joshua fight for December of this year .
There 's no reason not to get that contracted now , subject to both guys winning in the summer . ''

A bout between the two heavyweights has been confirmed to take place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday June 20
Anthony Joshua predicts the round in which he will knock out Kubrat Pulev
British world champion Anthony Joshua says he is confident of knocking out Kubrat Pulev in the 11th round when the two take each other on later this year.
The fight was yesterday confirmed for June 20 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with Pulev the mandatory IBF challenger to take on Joshua.
Pulev has only been defeated once in his professional career, losing to Wladimir Klitschko in 2014, but speaking to William Hill Joshua seemed excited by the prospect of taking on the Bulgarian.
"He's been in the game for a while, he went to the top level and then he got defeated," Joshua said.
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
"So he knows his way around the ring. He's had his chance at the top level and now he's coming back again, so he's probably going to try and get it right.
"I'll be expecting a more polished, smarter Pulev, and he can bang a bit as well. He's had a few knockouts on his record as well, he can bang and he can box so he's a boxer-puncher.
"It's kind of like what my style is as well so it will be a good match up for sure. We're going to box, people are going to see some skills, and they're probably going to see a knockout as well because you've got two boxer-punchers."
When pressed to give a prediction on the fight, Joshua simply said: "Round 11."
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The fight means that a much-anticipated unification between Joshua and Tyson Fury will not take place until the end of the year at the earliest, and Eddie Hearn told Sky Sports News: " The great thing is that [Fury vs Wilder] is in July and we box in June.
"Now our intention, and conversations are ongoing, is to finalise the Fury vs Joshua fight for December of this year. There's no reason not to get that contracted now, subject to both guys winning in the summer."


thedailymirror--2020-03-03--Paedophile caught walking teenager on dog leash had sex with 12-year-old girl

The 32-year-old was photographed last month walking a woman wearing a dog mask along a Glasgow road .
Police spoke to the man but allowed him to continue on his way .
Now the Daily Record has revealed that the man was previously jailed for four years after admitting to having sex with two underage girls and committing indecent acts on two others .
Back in 2007 he was sentenced at the High Court in Edinburgh for having sex with a 12-year-old girl , among other offences .
Despite his conviction , the man claims he is “ controlling ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ treats like dogs in a sexual fetish called Puppyplay .
SNP MSP Joan McAlpine , a member of Holyrood ’ s committee on commercial sexual exploitation , condemned his behaviour .
She said : “ There is a clear and worrying link between this individual ’ s previous crimes against women and his current behaviour and I would expect the authorities to look very carefully at his activities.
” The 18-year-old woman pictured with him said she was aware of his sexual offences .
Speaking in front of him , she said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ person like people are making him out to be .
I forgive him for it all.
” She added that she eats “ from his hand or from a dog bowl ” .
The man lives with and controls the young woman .
He refers to her as one of his `` puppies '' and claims to have 16 other 'dogs ' under his control .
The dog walker , who can not be named for legal reasons , said : “ I ’ ve paid for what I ’ ve done wrong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

The 32-year-old man from Glasgow, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was photographed last month walking an 18-year-old girl along the road on a dog's leash
Paedophile caught walking teenager on dog leash had sex with 12-year-old girl
A man caught walking a teenager on a dog's lead is a convicted paedophile.
The 32-year-old was photographed last month walking a woman wearing a dog mask along a Glasgow road.
Police spoke to the man but allowed him to continue on his way.
Now the Daily Record has revealed that the man was previously jailed for four years after admitting to having sex with two underage girls and committing indecent acts on two others.
Back in 2007 he was sentenced at the High Court in Edinburgh for having sex with a 12-year-old girl, among other offences.
Image: Iain Mcgeough WS) Iain Mcgeough WS)
Despite his conviction, the man claims he is “controlling” 17 women across the country who he treats like dogs in a sexual fetish called Puppyplay.
SNP MSP Joan McAlpine, a member of Holyrood’s committee on commercial sexual exploitation, condemned his behaviour.
She said: “There is a clear and worrying link between this individual’s previous crimes against women and his current behaviour and I would expect the authorities to look very carefully at his activities.”
The 18-year-old woman pictured with him said she was aware of his sexual offences.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Speaking in front of him, she said: “He’s not a horrible person like people are making him out to be. I forgive him for it all.”
She added that she eats “from his hand or from a dog bowl”.
The man lives with and controls the young woman.
He refers to her as one of his "puppies" and claims to have 16 other 'dogs' under his control.
The dog walker, who cannot be named for legal reasons, said: “I’ve paid for what I’ve done wrong. I spent three years in prison.
"I’ve changed my life.”


thedailymirror--2020-03-03--Mum-of-four faces police quiz after toddler, 3, stabbed to death in farmhouse

Police in Northern Ireland investigating the fatal stabbing of a three-year-old toddler reportedly want to question the child 's mother .
The mum-of-four in her 30s is under police custody at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast where she is being looked after by medical staff .
Her youngest child who is just a year old is also being treated at the hospital and is in critical condition , reports BelfastLive .
Police , who say they are not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident , attended an incident at the rented farmhouse property in Ballycarry , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monday .
They had received an emergency call believed to be from the woman ’ s husband .
And on Monday afternoon police forensics teams removed a number of items from the family home including an iPhone 7 .
The couple ’ s two older children were at school at the time if the incident and the children ’ s father was at work .
A PSNI spokesperson said : “ Police can confirm that an investigation has commenced into the circumstances surrounding the death of a young child in the Larne area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 30s and a baby are currently receiving hospital treatment for injuries .
“ The investigation is at an early stage and police are currently not looking for anyone else in connection with the death.
” The family-of-six moved into the property in January 2019 and have been quietly renting it ever since .
They knew their neighbours by sight and were on friendly terms with the locals .
A source said : “ We didn ’ t know them that well yet .
We were all on friendly terms and would have waved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ They wanted a safe space for the children to grow up , nowhere near a main road , somewhere where they could play freely and enjoy the freedom of a rural childhood .
“ It is hard to fathom why and how this could have happened .
“ The mum is a nurse , a lovely young woman with a very caring nature .
“ We just can ’ t take in that her two youngest children could suffer an attack like this .
How could it be ?
“ We are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ makes it through and recovers .
“ Our thoughts are with everyone , the two older children , their father and all of their loved ones .
“ Our thoughts are with their mum too and our hope is for healing but for now we just can ’ t understand how something like this can happen . ''
The sprawling family home was cordoned off by police at both sides of the property on Monday morning .
Forensic experts arrived around lunchtime and spent hours undertaking a painstaking examination of the property .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ not live in Northern Ireland said she was deeply shocked by news of the incident and was waiting to hear from police .

THE SCENE WHERE A TODDLER WAS FOUND DEAD IN FARMHOUSE AND ANOTHER CHILD AND MUM RUSHED TO HOSPITAL
THE SCENE WHERE A TODDLER WAS FOUND DEAD IN FARMHOUSE AND ANOTHER CHILD AND MUM RUSHED TO HOSPITAL
Neighbours have expressed shock over the tragedy at Ballycarry, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland on Monday, which left a three-year-old child dead and their one-year-old sibling in a critical condition in hospital
Police in Northern Ireland investigating the fatal stabbing of a three-year-old toddler reportedly want to question the child's mother.
The mum-of-four in her 30s is under police custody at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast where she is being looked after by medical staff.
Her youngest child who is just a year old is also being treated at the hospital and is in critical condition, reports BelfastLive.
Police, who say they are not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident, attended an incident at the rented farmhouse property in Ballycarry, Co Antrim, shortly after 10.30am on Monday.
They had received an emergency call believed to be from the woman’s husband.
Image: Photopress Belfast) Photopress Belfast)
And on Monday afternoon police forensics teams removed a number of items from the family home including an iPhone 7.
The couple’s two older children were at school at the time if the incident and the children’s father was at work.
A PSNI spokesperson said: “Police can confirm that an investigation has commenced into the circumstances surrounding the death of a young child in the Larne area today.
“A woman in her 30s and a baby are currently receiving hospital treatment for injuries.
“The investigation is at an early stage and police are currently not looking for anyone else in connection with the death.”
The family-of-six moved into the property in January 2019 and have been quietly renting it ever since.
They knew their neighbours by sight and were on friendly terms with the locals.
A source said: “We didn’t know them that well yet. We were all on friendly terms and would have waved to each other in the road.
“They wanted a safe space for the children to grow up, nowhere near a main road, somewhere where they could play freely and enjoy the freedom of a rural childhood.
“It is hard to fathom why and how this could have happened.
Image: Photopress Belfast) Photopress Belfast)
“The mum is a nurse, a lovely young woman with a very caring nature.
“We just can’t take in that her two youngest children could suffer an attack like this. How could it be?
“We are hoping like everyone else that the baby makes it through and recovers.
“Our thoughts are with everyone, the two older children, their father and all of their loved ones.
“Our thoughts are with their mum too and our hope is for healing but for now we just can’t understand how something like this can happen."
The sprawling family home was cordoned off by police at both sides of the property on Monday morning.
Forensic experts arrived around lunchtime and spent hours undertaking a painstaking examination of the property.
The owner of the property who does not live in Northern Ireland said she was deeply shocked by news of the incident and was waiting to hear from police.


thedailymirror--2020-03-03--Yousef Makki's family in 'living hell' after early release of teenage knifeman

The early release of the teen who knifed Yousef Makki to death before being acquitted of murder and manslaughter on self-defence grounds has knocked his mother , his sister says .
The last 12 months had been a 'living hell ' for the 17-year-old 's family , his distraught sister said on the anniversary of his death yesterday .
Yousef , from Burnage , Manchester , was stabbed in the heart in Hale Barns on March 2 last year .
His sister Jade Akoum and brother-in-law Mazen Akoum held a press conference yesterday - one year on from the tragedy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It was held just days after teenager Joshua Molnar , who stabbed Manchester Grammar School pupil Yousef to death , was released from custody .
Yousef 's mum Debbie was too upset to attend the press conference .
The early release and the anniversary of Yousef 's death had 'knocked her ' , Jade said .
Molnar , a wealthy private school pupil from Hale , was cleared of murder and manslaughter in July last year by a jury on the basis of self-defence .
But he admitted possessing the knife which caused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ perverting the course of justice .
He was sentenced to a 16-month detention and training order - and was released in February .
People typically serve half their sentence - which in this case would have been this month , March .
Adam Chowdhary was handed a four-month detention and training order after he admitted possessing a flick-knife .
He was acquitted of perverting the course of justice and conspiracy to rob .
He was released in September - halfway through his sentence .
During the press conference , Jade spoke of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there were still unanswered questions about the moments leading up to Yousef 's death , and concerns about the way the family were treated during the trial .
She said the family wanted to 'hide away ' on the anniversary of his death , but thought that speaking out now was the perfect time to show they would 'never give up ' .
Yesertday Jade spoke of the 'injustice ' the family faced in their quest to seek further answers .
Speaking at Lancashire Cricket Ground , Yousef 's sister Jade reflected on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ death and the horrific year that followed .
She said Chowdhary , who was a fee-paying pupil at Manchester Grammar School , was a good friend of Yousef 's and they would regularly spend time together .
They never had any need to worry about him visiting him in Hale Barns , she said .
`` Adam used to enjoy being around our family , and Yousef used to secretly be in awe of the big cars that came to pick up Adam when it was time to go home . ''
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the family .
He had previously stayed the night at Adam 's house and said he would be home for tea .
`` Some time later there was a knock at the door .
'Come quickly ' said a clearly flustered police officer .
'You need to come with me now ' .
`` It was in the following minutes that we learned Yousef had been stabbed and had collapsed in Hale near to Adam 's house .
One fatal blow to the heart had killed our beloved Yousef . ''
Jade said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a number of unanswered questions following Yousef 's death .
She said the family were overwhelmed by the character references provided to the court by Yousef 's teacher , but that they were n't read out .
She said : `` Yousef had a real desire to help others .
He was no more selfish than any other teenage boy , perhaps considerably less so . ''
Jade said she felt the portrayal of Yousef in court as a 'middle-class gangster ' was inaccurate .
She said she wanted to set the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - a kind , straight-A student from an estate who would help out other pupils with their homework after school and would encourage younger boxers at his local boxing club .
The family were n't able to sit downstairs during the trial and could n't hear properly , she said .
`` The justice system completely failed normal , average families like us .
At every step , things need to change .
`` We still do n't truly understand what events that happened in the lead up to and on the night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incredibly difficult to focus on what 's next , '' she said .
Jade said she wants the family to have the opportunity to speak to Adam Chowdhary directly - to find out what really happened on the night of Yousef 's death .
Jade said she 'remained hopeful ' that Chowdhary would engage with the family .
`` We are ready to speak to Adam whenever he is ready to talk '' , Jade said .
Jade said the family had no prior warning that Molnar was due to be released in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They were told on the morning of the release .
`` We were getting mentally prepared for mid-march , after the anniversary .
`` We thought 'we will get past the anniversary and then we will deal with that ' . ''
Her partner Mazen Akoum said : `` Him being released was the third knife through our heart .
The first knife was in Yousef 's heart , the second knife was the verdict and third knife was this shock . ''
They said they have n't been told of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he has been told not to contact the family .
She said Joshua Molnar and Adam Chowdhary get to 'start over ' .
They can disappear from the public eye and 'do n't have to worry about the things that normal every day families have to worry about . '
The family are exploring the possibility of taking civil action against Molnar .
They are currently awaiting the outcome of investigations into two police forces .
Both Greater Manchester Police ( GMP ) and Cheshire Constabulary have referred themselves to the Independent Office @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A pre-inquest review at Stockport Coroners ’ Court on Monday heard the IOPC investigations could take up to three months to complete .
The family are also hoping for a full inquest into Yousef 's death .
`` We must continue to be strong for Yousef , our family , legal team and hundreds of supporters will not give up in our collective efforts to get the justice he deserves . ''
Jade said that during a private event on Sunday night , mayor Andy Burnham had come out in support of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said that having the support of Mr Burnham gave them a 'renewed sense of hope ' .
The family , who are calling for tougher sentences for knife crime , plan to leave behind a legacy for their 'gifted boy ' .
They are hoping to get involved in campaigns about knife crime .
`` We do n't want another family to go through what we 've been through '' , she said .

Teen knifeman Joshua Molnar was released from custody early, having been cleared of murder and manslaughter on grounds of self-defence, just days after the anniversary of 17-year-old Manchester Grammar School pupil Yousef Makki's stabbing death
The early release of the teen who knifed Yousef Makki to death before being acquitted of murder and manslaughter on self-defence grounds has knocked his mother, his sister says.
The last 12 months had been a 'living hell' for the 17-year-old's family, his distraught sister said on the anniversary of his death yesterday.
Yousef, from Burnage, Manchester, was stabbed in the heart in Hale Barns on March 2 last year.
His sister Jade Akoum and brother-in-law Mazen Akoum held a press conference yesterday - one year on from the tragedy, the Manchester Evening News reports.
It was held just days after teenager Joshua Molnar, who stabbed Manchester Grammar School pupil Yousef to death, was released from custody.
Image: MEN Media) MEN Media) Image: MEN MEDIA) MEN MEDIA)
Yousef's mum Debbie was too upset to attend the press conference.
The early release and the anniversary of Yousef's death had 'knocked her', Jade said.
Molnar, a wealthy private school pupil from Hale, was cleared of murder and manslaughter in July last year by a jury on the basis of self-defence.
But he admitted possessing the knife which caused Yousef’s fatal wound, and perverting the course of justice.
Image: MEN Media) MEN Media)
He was sentenced to a 16-month detention and training order - and was released in February. People typically serve half their sentence - which in this case would have been this month, March.
Adam Chowdhary was handed a four-month detention and training order after he admitted possessing a flick-knife.
He was acquitted of perverting the course of justice and conspiracy to rob.
He was released in September - halfway through his sentence.
During the press conference, Jade spoke of the pain of the last year - how there were still unanswered questions about the moments leading up to Yousef's death, and concerns about the way the family were treated during the trial.
Image: Manchester Evening News) Manchester Evening News)
She said the family wanted to 'hide away' on the anniversary of his death, but thought that speaking out now was the perfect time to show they would 'never give up'.
Yesertday Jade spoke of the 'injustice' the family faced in their quest to seek further answers.
Speaking at Lancashire Cricket Ground, Yousef's sister Jade reflected on the moments leading up to Yousef's death and the horrific year that followed.
She said Chowdhary, who was a fee-paying pupil at Manchester Grammar School, was a good friend of Yousef's and they would regularly spend time together.
They never had any need to worry about him visiting him in Hale Barns, she said.
Image: Manchester Evening News) Manchester Evening News)
"Adam used to enjoy being around our family, and Yousef used to secretly be in awe of the big cars that came to pick up Adam when it was time to go home."
She recalled Yousef's last moments speaking with the family. He had previously stayed the night at Adam's house and said he would be home for tea.
"Some time later there was a knock at the door. 'Come quickly' said a clearly flustered police officer. 'You need to come with me now'.
"It was in the following minutes that we learned Yousef had been stabbed and had collapsed in Hale near to Adam's house. One fatal blow to the heart had killed our beloved Yousef."
Jade said the family feel they have been left with a number of unanswered questions following Yousef's death.
Image: MEN Media) MEN Media)
She said the family were overwhelmed by the character references provided to the court by Yousef's teacher, but that they weren't read out.
She said: "Yousef had a real desire to help others. He was no more selfish than any other teenage boy, perhaps considerably less so."
Jade said she felt the portrayal of Yousef in court as a 'middle-class gangster' was inaccurate.
She said she wanted to set the record straight about what he was like - a kind, straight-A student from an estate who would help out other pupils with their homework after school and would encourage younger boxers at his local boxing club.
The family weren't able to sit downstairs during the trial and couldn't hear properly, she said.
Image: MEN Media) MEN Media)
"The justice system completely failed normal, average families like us. At every step, things need to change.
"We still don't truly understand what events that happened in the lead up to and on the night of Yousef's death and it's incredibly difficult to focus on what's next," she said.
Jade said she wants the family to have the opportunity to speak to Adam Chowdhary directly - to find out what really happened on the night of Yousef's death.
Jade said she 'remained hopeful' that Chowdhary would engage with the family.
"We are ready to speak to Adam whenever he is ready to talk", Jade said.
Jade said the family had no prior warning that Molnar was due to be released in February, which came as a shock. They were told on the morning of the release.
"We were getting mentally prepared for mid-march, after the anniversary.
Image: MEN Media) MEN Media)
"We thought 'we will get past the anniversary and then we will deal with that'."
Her partner Mazen Akoum said: "Him being released was the third knife through our heart. The first knife was in Yousef's heart, the second knife was the verdict and third knife was this shock."
They said they haven't been told of the conditions of his release, only that he has been told not to contact the family.
She said Joshua Molnar and Adam Chowdhary get to 'start over'.
They can disappear from the public eye and 'don't have to worry about the things that normal every day families have to worry about.'
The family are exploring the possibility of taking civil action against Molnar.
They are currently awaiting the outcome of investigations into two police forces.
Image: Manchester Evening News) Manchester Evening News)
Both Greater Manchester Police (GMP) and Cheshire Constabulary have referred themselves to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
A pre-inquest review at Stockport Coroners’ Court on Monday heard the IOPC investigations could take up to three months to complete. The family are also hoping for a full inquest into Yousef's death.
"We must continue to be strong for Yousef, our family, legal team and hundreds of supporters will not give up in our collective efforts to get the justice he deserves."
Jade said that during a private event on Sunday night, mayor Andy Burnham had come out in support of the family's fight for answers.
She said that having the support of Mr Burnham gave them a 'renewed sense of hope'.
The family, who are calling for tougher sentences for knife crime, plan to leave behind a legacy for their 'gifted boy'. They are hoping to get involved in campaigns about knife crime.
"We don't want another family to go through what we've been through", she said.


thedailymirror--2020-03-03--Chanelle Hayes says years of yo-yo dieting left her going bald before hair transplant

Chanelle Hayes says years of yo-yo dieting left her going bald .
The former Big Brother star has fluctuated between a size six and a 20 since she rose to fame on the reality show .
The 32-year-old has always maintained a body-positive attitude , and has stripped off for various naked shoots over the years at varying sizes .
But going up and down in weight has taken its toll on her .
Mum-of-two Chanelle has had a number of serious health issues , including back problems and knee joint pain , as well as being warned by doctors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did n't adopt a healthier lifestyle .
And now , she says her weight loss and gain over the years has left her hair thinning to the point that she recently underwent a hair transplant .
She told Closer magazine : `` I always hated my forehead , but my weight gain and loss has really receded my hairline and thinned out my hair .
`` Gaining weight also changed my face .
So this transplant is just one thing to get me on my way to feeling better about myself . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ partner Ryan Oates left her just two months after she had given birth to their son Frankie , now two .
Chanelle , who is also mum to nine-year-old Blakely , said the main goal for her now is looking after her health , rather than worrying about how much she weighs .
She said : `` I think my weight will always go up and down , but I 've learned now that my health is paramount .
I want long-lasting results , not just a quick fix .
`` I 'm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of protein .
I had problems with my back when I was bigger , so now I 'm exercising in a low impact way , like walking .
I 'm training to do the 100km Lake District Walk later this year for charity . ''
Last month , Chanelle was pictured with a bloodied scalp after having her hair transplant .
She was pictured leaving the Farjo Hair Institute in Manchester , where she had spent 12 hours undergoing the painful-looking procedure .
Her new hairline showed a dramatic change to her natural @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was seen covered in blood where new hair follicles had been implanted by doctors through small incisions .
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Channelle Hayes close to tears as she hits back at fat-shamers on This Morning
Channelle Hayes close to tears as she hits back at fat-shamers on This Morning
The former Big Brother star, 32, has recently had a hair transplant after years of hating her hairline and says her yo-yo diets have left her locks thinning
Chanelle Hayes says years of yo-yo dieting left her going bald before hair transplant
Chanelle Hayes says years of yo-yo dieting left her going bald.
The former Big Brother star has fluctuated between a size six and a 20 since she rose to fame on the reality show.
The 32-year-old has always maintained a body-positive attitude, and has stripped off for various naked shoots over the years at varying sizes.
But going up and down in weight has taken its toll on her.
Mum-of-two Chanelle has had a number of serious health issues, including back problems and knee joint pain, as well as being warned by doctors that she could become diabetic if she didn't adopt a healthier lifestyle.
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And now, she says her weight loss and gain over the years has left her hair thinning to the point that she recently underwent a hair transplant.
She told Closer magazine: "I always hated my forehead, but my weight gain and loss has really receded my hairline and thinned out my hair.
"Gaining weight also changed my face. So this transplant is just one thing to get me on my way to feeling better about myself."
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Chanelle had a tough time when her partner Ryan Oates left her just two months after she had given birth to their son Frankie, now two.
Chanelle, who is also mum to nine-year-old Blakely, said the main goal for her now is looking after her health, rather than worrying about how much she weighs.
She said: "I think my weight will always go up and down, but I've learned now that my health is paramount. I want long-lasting results, not just a quick fix.
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"I'm currently focusing on healthy eating and lots of protein. I had problems with my back when I was bigger, so now I'm exercising in a low impact way, like walking. I'm training to do the 100km Lake District Walk later this year for charity."
Last month, Chanelle was pictured with a bloodied scalp after having her hair transplant.
She was pictured leaving the Farjo Hair Institute in Manchester, where she had spent 12 hours undergoing the painful-looking procedure.
Her new hairline showed a dramatic change to her natural one.
The top of her head was seen covered in blood where new hair follicles had been implanted by doctors through small incisions.
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thedailymirror--2020-03-03--Mum red-faced after drunk boyfriend ordered 189 chicken pieces with his Domino's

A new mum was left red-faced when she discovered her drunken boyfriend had accidentally added 189 pieces of chicken to his Domino 's delivery after coming home from a night on the town .
Lee Rumney , 29 , had been out on the lash with his pals in his hometown of Houghton le Springs , Sunderland , celebrating the birth of six-week-old son , Freddie , when he realised he 'd forgotten his key and asked girlfriend , Hannah Eddon , 26 , to wait up for him on Friday [ Feb 28 ] .
The customer supervisor , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 'peaceful night ' said when her operations supervisor boyfriend got home at 1am from his 12-hour drinking session he told her he 'd ordered a Domino 's and asked her to wait to answer the door .
But when the delivery arrived , Hannah was left embarrassed to discover her sozzled beau had unwittingly ordered 19 boxes of food , including 15 sides of chicken wings accompanying one large pizza , one garlic pizza bread , a side of wedges and a box of cookies - at a pricey total of £177 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I answered the door the guy said there 's quite a lot here , he must be having a party .
`` He told me there was at least 15 boxes of sides and I started panicking thinking ' I hope he 's paid ' because I only had £20 in cash on me .
`` I had to get the delivery guy to help me bring it all into the kitchen .
`` There was so much of it , I was so embarrassed .
`` But when I went upstairs to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was just completely passed out on the bed and was n't waking up for anything .
`` I was just stood there with all these boxes and the smell of chicken wafting through the house , I was fuming ! ''
Lee had initially asked Hannah to order the food ready for when he got home , but after she had trouble with the app , the drunken dad decided he would take charge - sending her a series of nonsense text messages before the fudged order arrived .
The next day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thing and was left feeling even more red-faced than Hannah when he realised he 'd spent nearly £200 on a now-cold takeout .
Attempting to work out what had happened , the parents realised the mishap came about after Lee repeatedly added the chicken wings to his basket , thinking they had n't registered before paying .
The young mum said the couple have since seen the funny side but she has vowed she will never let her boyfriend order Domino 's again and has punished him by forcing him to eat cold @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hannah said : `` He was n't texting in full English and when he came through the door he was crashing into all the doors and bouncing from wall to wall .
`` But he could n't remember a thing in the morning .
`` It 's a good job I 've got a sense of humour and in the end he was the one who felt stupid .
`` He was absolutely devastated when I told him he 'd spent £177 on Domino 's ! ''

When she went upstairs to tell her 'hungry' boyfriend his mammoth Domino's order had arrived after his night out on the town in Sunderland, she found him fast asleep with the baby
A new mum was left red-faced when she discovered her drunken boyfriend had accidentally added 189 pieces of chicken to his Domino's delivery after coming home from a night on the town.
Lee Rumney, 29, had been out on the lash with his pals in his hometown of Houghton le Springs, Sunderland, celebrating the birth of six-week-old son, Freddie, when he realised he'd forgotten his key and asked girlfriend, Hannah Eddon, 26, to wait up for him on Friday [Feb 28].
The customer supervisor, who had been home with Freddie enjoying a 'peaceful night' said when her operations supervisor boyfriend got home at 1am from his 12-hour drinking session he told her he'd ordered a Domino's and asked her to wait to answer the door.
But when the delivery arrived, Hannah was left embarrassed to discover her sozzled beau had unwittingly ordered 19 boxes of food, including 15 sides of chicken wings accompanying one large pizza, one garlic pizza bread, a side of wedges and a box of cookies - at a pricey total of £177.
Image: Mercury Press & Media) Mercury Press & Media) Image: Mercury Press & Media) Mercury Press & Media)
The mum-of-one said: "When I answered the door the guy said there's quite a lot here, he must be having a party.
"He told me there was at least 15 boxes of sides and I started panicking thinking 'I hope he's paid' because I only had £20 in cash on me.
"I had to get the delivery guy to help me bring it all into the kitchen.
"There was so much of it, I was so embarrassed.
"But when I went upstairs to tell Lee his food was here, he was just completely passed out on the bed and wasn't waking up for anything.
Image: Mercury Press & Media) Mercury Press & Media)
"I was just stood there with all these boxes and the smell of chicken wafting through the house, I was fuming!"
Lee had initially asked Hannah to order the food ready for when he got home, but after she had trouble with the app, the drunken dad decided he would take charge - sending her a series of nonsense text messages before the fudged order arrived.
The next day, hungover Lee couldn't remember a thing and was left feeling even more red-faced than Hannah when he realised he'd spent nearly £200 on a now-cold takeout.
Attempting to work out what had happened, the parents realised the mishap came about after Lee repeatedly added the chicken wings to his basket, thinking they hadn't registered before paying.
Image: Mercury Press & Media) Mercury Press & Media)
The young mum said the couple have since seen the funny side but she has vowed she will never let her boyfriend order Domino's again and has punished him by forcing him to eat cold chicken for the last three days.
Hannah said: "He wasn't texting in full English and when he came through the door he was crashing into all the doors and bouncing from wall to wall.
"But he couldn't remember a thing in the morning.
"It's a good job I've got a sense of humour and in the end he was the one who felt stupid.
"He was absolutely devastated when I told him he'd spent £177 on Domino's!"


thedailymirror--2020-03-03--Fern Britton's 'smile masks heartache' after Phil Vickery 20-year marriage split

Fern Britton has been putting on a brave face since her second marriage to Phil Vickery crumbled .
In recent weeks , the couple went public with their split on Twitter after 20 years of marriage and raising their 18-year-old daughter Winnie together at their home .
The newly-single author , 62 , partied all night on Valentine 's Day in the wake of her break up from her husband of 20 years .
But the former This Morning star previously confessed the `` smilier I am , the unhappier I feel inside '' in her autobiography Fern : My @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The mother-of-four explained her smile masked how she was truly feeling on the inside when she suffered heartache over her split from her first husband Clive Jones .
According to Woman magazine , she wrote in her autobiography : `` I have a smiley , happy face and - in my case - the smilier I am , the unhappier I feel inside . ''
Fern was left heartbroken when she separated from Clive and ended their love story in 1988 .
They were married for a decade from 1988 but their love @ @ @ @ @ @ @ couple had raised their three children Harry , 26 , Jack , 26 , and Grace , 23 , together .
Fern found love again and re-married in the spring of 2000 to Phil .
The singleton recently opened up about the heartbreaking conversation which put an end to their 20-year marriage .
It sent shockwaves through the showbiz circuit when the power couple announced their split on their separate Twitter accounts in January this year .
But Fern explained the couple `` simply needed to follow our own paths '' which was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decades of marriage .
The mother-of-four said the exes realised they were n't having the `` kind of life '' they did before .
She told Woman & Home magazine : `` We simply needed to follow our own paths .
Over time we realised we were n't necessarily having the kind of life we once did .
It seemed right to say 'thank you ' and move on .
`` But we do have a good frienship .
Phil and I had the greatest fun together and we have the most beautiful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so we will always be connected . ''
She added : `` Life has changed for me in the last 10 years , especially with my career .
So it 's lovely to think I can just concentrate on writing , the kids and getting on with life .
This feels quite comfortable , and Phil and I knew it was the right thing to do . ''

How Fern Britton's smile has masked her heartache in the past in her own words in her autobiography
Fern Britton has been putting on a brave face since her second marriage to Phil Vickery crumbled.
In recent weeks, the couple went public with their split on Twitter after 20 years of marriage and raising their 18-year-old daughter Winnie together at their home.
The newly-single author, 62, partied all night on Valentine's Day in the wake of her break up from her husband of 20 years.
But the former This Morning star previously confessed the "smilier I am, the unhappier I feel inside" in her autobiography Fern: My story which was published in 2008.
The mother-of-four explained her smile masked how she was truly feeling on the inside when she suffered heartache over her split from her first husband Clive Jones.
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According to Woman magazine, she wrote in her autobiography: "I have a smiley, happy face and - in my case - the smilier I am, the unhappier I feel inside."
Fern was left heartbroken when she separated from Clive and ended their love story in 1988.
They were married for a decade from 1988 but their love wasn't meant to be.
The couple had raised their three children Harry, 26, Jack, 26, and Grace, 23, together.
Fern found love again and re-married in the spring of 2000 to Phil.
The singleton recently opened up about the heartbreaking conversation which put an end to their 20-year marriage.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
It sent shockwaves through the showbiz circuit when the power couple announced their split on their separate Twitter accounts in January this year.
But Fern explained the couple "simply needed to follow our own paths" which was the reasoning behind their split after two decades of marriage.
The mother-of-four said the exes realised they weren't having the "kind of life" they did before.
She told Woman & Home magazine : "We simply needed to follow our own paths. Over time we realised we weren't necessarily having the kind of life we once did. It seemed right to say 'thank you' and move on.
"But we do have a good frienship. Phil and I had the greatest fun together and we have the most beautiful daughter together, Winnie.... as so we will always be connected."
She added: "Life has changed for me in the last 10 years, especially with my career. So it's lovely to think I can just concentrate on writing, the kids and getting on with life. This feels quite comfortable, and Phil and I knew it was the right thing to do."


thedailymirror--2020-03-03--Phillip Schofield questions coronavirus 'hysteria' as family are 'caged in house like animals'

Phillip Schofield questioned whether the reaction to the coronavirus outbreak was `` hysteria '' as supermarkets begin to run out of stock and people are shut in their houses .
Earlier , This Morning 's Alice Beer had been interviewing a family from Wirral through the glass window of their home after they were told to self-isolate themselves after going on holiday , despite testing negative for coronavirus .
Mum Lorraine spoke via facetime from inside the property and confirmed that neither she nor her two sons , daughter or husband Carlos have any symptoms .
Her other daughter , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had to move out of the home as she had not gone on holiday with the rest of the family .
As a result , he was having to deliver their shopping every day .
Asked how she felt after having to stay in their home , Alice said : `` Initially it was quite nice but the novelty has quickly worn off ... we 're like caged animals , it 's shocking . ''
She also admitted that her children was beginning to get `` a little argumentative '' after being contained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johnny was desperate to get back to school .
Questioned whether anyone had been checking up on them , Lorraine replied : We get a phone call every day from public health .
Back in the This Morning studio , Phil said : `` Lots of love to the family there . ''
Waiting for Prime Minister Boris Johnson to speak at a conference following his COBRA meeting , Nick Ferrari described the situation as being `` almost on a war footing now '' .
`` They 're trying to move to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the government 's next move .
`` Their wish is to delay until spring [ because ] the NHS does suffer in the winter . ''
Dr Yaso Browne also appeared on the ITV daytime show as Phil asked : `` A lot of people could look at this and say , right ok there have been 39 cases in the UK , yet streets are empty , people are shut in their houses , supermarket shelves running out of toilet paper and essentials and things like that .
She replied hesitantly that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' as scientists and doctors are still learning about the virus .
The ITV programme cut to Boris Johnson 's `` battle plan '' announcement to combat the rising tide of coronavirus .
The doomsday document warns Brits could see more troops on the streets , sports matches and schools closed and police forced to abandon low-level crime to maintain public order .
A fifth of people could be off work at once , an army of NHS staff could be pulled out of retirement and people turfed out of hospitals early - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in dealing with more bodies .
*This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV

This Morning's Alice Beer had been interviewing a family from Wirral through the glass window of their home after they were told to self-isolate themselves following their holiday
Phillip Schofield questioned whether the reaction to the coronavirus outbreak was "hysteria" as supermarkets begin to run out of stock and people are shut in their houses.
Earlier, This Morning's Alice Beer had been interviewing a family from Wirral through the glass window of their home after they were told to self-isolate themselves after going on holiday, despite testing negative for coronavirus.
Mum Lorraine spoke via facetime from inside the property and confirmed that neither she nor her two sons, daughter or husband Carlos have any symptoms.
Her other daughter, however, stood outside the property and had to move out of the home as she had not gone on holiday with the rest of the family. As a result, he was having to deliver their shopping every day.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
Asked how she felt after having to stay in their home, Alice said: "Initially it was quite nice but the novelty has quickly worn off... we're like caged animals, it's shocking."
She also admitted that her children was beginning to get "a little argumentative" after being contained for so long and that their son Johnny was desperate to get back to school.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
Questioned whether anyone had been checking up on them, Lorraine replied: We get a phone call every day from public health.
Back in the This Morning studio, Phil said: "Lots of love to the family there."
Waiting for Prime Minister Boris Johnson to speak at a conference following his COBRA meeting, Nick Ferrari described the situation as being "almost on a war footing now".
"They're trying to move to a contain and delay," Nick explained the government's next move. "Their wish is to delay until spring [because] the NHS does suffer in the winter."
Image: ITV) ITV)
Dr Yaso Browne also appeared on the ITV daytime show as Phil asked: "A lot of people could look at this and say, right ok there have been 39 cases in the UK, yet streets are empty, people are shut in their houses, supermarket shelves running out of toilet paper and essentials and things like that.
"Is this hysteria?"
She replied hesitantly that "it's too early to say" as scientists and doctors are still learning about the virus.
The ITV programme cut to Boris Johnson's "battle plan" announcement to combat the rising tide of coronavirus.
The doomsday document warns Brits could see more troops on the streets, sports matches and schools closed and police forced to abandon low-level crime to maintain public order.
A fifth of people could be off work at once, an army of NHS staff could be pulled out of retirement and people turfed out of hospitals early - not to mention a dilemma for councils in dealing with more bodies.
*This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-03-03--Steven Gerrard makes decision on Rangers future after reflecting on Hearts defeat

Steven Gerrard insists he never had any doubts about his Rangers future after Saturday 's William Hill Scottish Cup exit .
The Gers manager 's future was subject to speculation following the 1-0 defeat by Hearts at Tynecastle when he admitted after the match that it was `` the lowest I felt since I came into the job by a long way '' , while also saying `` I just need to think '' .
Ahead of the home game against Hamilton on Wednesday night , Gerrard was asked if he had thought about his future and he replied : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I 'm OK , good , ready for the next challenge which is Hamilton tomorrow .
`` From the end of the game at the weekend which was bitterly disappointing , I have done a real lot of thinking to myself and shared those thoughts with people around me and I am ready to go again .
`` I 'm in .
I 've signed up to something here .
I 'm in , I 'm all in .
`` I always knew there was going to be periods like this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I think this is when the club needs me most and that is to stay strong and fight on and push and continue to try to improve this and build on the progress we have made in a lot of areas and to learn from some of the things that have n't gone so well and try to avoid them happening again . ''
Gerrard revealed that striker Alfredo Morelos has accepted internal club punishment after he was left out of the defeat to Hearts as a disciplinary measure after returning late @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be available for the Hamilton game .
Gerrard said : `` He has been disciplined internally , which he has accepted and he has shown a lot of remorse for his actions , letting his team-mates down and supporters down .
`` He has accepted his punishment which will stay private for obvious reasons so yes , he is available for selection . ''

Rangers boss Steven Gerrard insists he is 'all in' at Ibrox as the Gers bid to recover from their Scottish Cup exit to Hearts by beating Hamilton in the Scottish Premiership on Wednesday night
Steven Gerrard insists he never had any doubts about his Rangers future after Saturday's William Hill Scottish Cup exit.
The Gers manager's future was subject to speculation following the 1-0 defeat by Hearts at Tynecastle when he admitted after the match that it was "the lowest I felt since I came into the job by a long way", while also saying "I just need to think".
Ahead of the home game against Hamilton on Wednesday night, Gerrard was asked if he had thought about his future and he replied: "Long term? No, no.
"I'm OK, good, ready for the next challenge which is Hamilton tomorrow.
Image: Rangers FC/PA Images) Rangers FC/PA Images)
"From the end of the game at the weekend which was bitterly disappointing, I have done a real lot of thinking to myself and shared those thoughts with people around me and I am ready to go again.
"I'm in. I've signed up to something here. I'm in, I'm all in.
"I always knew there was going to be periods like this that were tough, real setbacks.
"I think this is when the club needs me most and that is to stay strong and fight on and push and continue to try to improve this and build on the progress we have made in a lot of areas and to learn from some of the things that haven't gone so well and try to avoid them happening again."
Gerrard revealed that striker Alfredo Morelos has accepted internal club punishment after he was left out of the defeat to Hearts as a disciplinary measure after returning late from a trip to Colombia.
Morelos will be available for the Hamilton game.
Gerrard said: "He has been disciplined internally, which he has accepted and he has shown a lot of remorse for his actions, letting his team-mates down and supporters down.
"He has accepted his punishment which will stay private for obvious reasons so yes, he is available for selection."


thedailymirror--2020-03-03--Justin Timberlake throws wife Jessica Biel a pyjama party dispelling divorce fears

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel have dispelled divorce rumours after he threw her a pyjama party for her 38th birthday .
The actress is a picture of happiness in photos shared on Instagram of her big day and more importantly for their relationship , Jessica is wearing her wedding ring again after being snapped without it in previous weeks .
The pair were rocked by a scandal in November when Justin was pictured with his hand on the knee of his co-star Alisha Wainwright during a boozy night out in New Orleans .
He issued a grovelling apology at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ party pics shared on Instagram on Tuesday that his indiscretion has definitely been left in the past .
Justin presented Jessica with a giant birthday cake and the actress hailed him as a `` wonderful human being . ''
She wrote on Instagram : `` Celebrating my birthday in style ... and by that I mean , in pajamas .
`` I made Justin PROMISE not to sing Happy Birthday to me , so he improvised .
Sorry you can ’ t hear it , but I ’ m still laughing .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for really listening to me , and for throwing my kinda party .
And thank YOU ALL for the birthday wishes .
Feeling the love . ''
There are smiles all round as Justin and Jessica share a hug by a table which is decorated with candles and flowers .
Jessica looked like she had the perfect start to her birthday , as she shared a pic of the breakfast she had been made by Justin and their four-year-old son Silas .
Plated up for Jessica was a smiley face of food which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a nose and a beaming smile of avocado and scrambled eggs .
She celebrated her brekkie on Instagram , captioning the pic : `` My boys know me SO well .
Just came downstairs to this perfect birthday breakfast . ''
It is a happy turnaround from the festive period , when it looked like their marriage was on the rocks following Justin 's drunken `` lapse in judgement . ''
In an apology at the time , he wrote on social media : `` A few weeks ago I displayed a strong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be clear - nothing happened between me and my co-star . ''
He added : `` I drank way too much that night and I regret my behavior .
I should have known better .
This is not the example I want to set for my son . ''
He followed this up by saying sorry to his wife and family `` for putting them through such an embarrassing situation . ''
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Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel are stronger than ever as a couple as she wears her wedding ring again following his indiscretion with a co-star in New Orleans
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel have dispelled divorce rumours after he threw her a pyjama party for her 38th birthday.
The actress is a picture of happiness in photos shared on Instagram of her big day and more importantly for their relationship, Jessica is wearing her wedding ring again after being snapped without it in previous weeks.
The pair were rocked by a scandal in November when Justin was pictured with his hand on the knee of his co-star Alisha Wainwright during a boozy night out in New Orleans.
He issued a grovelling apology at the time and it would seem from the party pics shared on Instagram on Tuesday that his indiscretion has definitely been left in the past.
Image: Jessica Biel/Instagram) Jessica Biel/Instagram)
Justin presented Jessica with a giant birthday cake and the actress hailed him as a "wonderful human being."
She wrote on Instagram: "Celebrating my birthday in style... and by that I mean, in pajamas.
"I made Justin PROMISE not to sing Happy Birthday to me, so he improvised. Sorry you can’t hear it, but I’m still laughing.
"Thank you, you wonderful human, for really listening to me, and for throwing my kinda party. And thank YOU ALL for the birthday wishes. Feeling the love."
There are smiles all round as Justin and Jessica share a hug by a table which is decorated with candles and flowers.
Jessica looked like she had the perfect start to her birthday, as she shared a pic of the breakfast she had been made by Justin and their four-year-old son Silas.
Plated up for Jessica was a smiley face of food which included doughnuts as eyes, bacon as a nose and a beaming smile of avocado and scrambled eggs.
Image: Jessica Biel/Instagram) Jessica Biel/Instagram) Image: Jessica Biel/Instagram) Jessica Biel/Instagram)
She celebrated her brekkie on Instagram, captioning the pic: "My boys know me SO well. Just came downstairs to this perfect birthday breakfast."
It is a happy turnaround from the festive period, when it looked like their marriage was on the rocks following Justin's drunken "lapse in judgement."
In an apology at the time, he wrote on social media: "A few weeks ago I displayed a strong lapse in judgment - but let me be clear - nothing happened between me and my co-star."
Image: Jessica Biel/Instagram) Jessica Biel/Instagram)
He added: "I drank way too much that night and I regret my behavior. I should have known better. This is not the example I want to set for my son."
He followed this up by saying sorry to his wife and family "for putting them through such an embarrassing situation."
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