thedailymirror--2020-05-06--Simon Cowell's crazy sex life from harem & threesome to dating pregnant A-lister

Simon Cowell has been plagued by rumours of scandal and seduction over the years as the longtime bachelor refused to settle down until he was in his 50s .
This week he faced more false gossip after a story emerged suggesting his partner Lauren Silverman suspected him of cheating on her with Spice Girl Mel B .
Sources closes to The X Factor boss called the story `` ridiculous and completely pointless '' - and it comes in a long line of salacious tales about Simon 's love life that have emerged throughout his career .
Surely the most shocking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when started dating Lauren in 2013 and went on to stun the world by confirming they were having a baby together .
His son Eric arrived the next year , and Simon has since taken to life as a doting dad and partner .
News of his decision to settle down and embrace family life came as a shock after so many years of crazy rumours about Simon 's love life .
From his harem of women , to his affair with Dannii Minogue , his crush on Cheryl and Sinitta 's confession @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's love life has been far from dull .
The music mogul dated a number of gorgeous women over the years , and mostly stayed friends with them after splitting up .
Simon spent years hanging around with a gang of gorgeous females , mostly ex-girlfriends , who he would whisk off for luxury holidays in Barbados .
He was regularly seen strutting around on the beach surrounded by his fabulous gal pals in biknis .
There were plenty of rumours about what really went on in the group , and one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the gossip with a tweet she sent out back in 2013 .
After a spat with longtime friend Simon , she seemingly took aim at him and his group of female friends in a cryptic message that simply read : `` Harem .
; - a Group of women kept together for the purpose of having sex with one man . ''
Although he 's been the subject of many false rumours , this one turned out to be true .
He 'd broken up with his longtime girlfriend Terri Seymour , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Factor when they embarked on a torrid affair .
Simon owned up to the fling during an interview for an unauthorised biography called Sweet Revenge : The Intimate Life of Simon Cowell by journalist Tom Bower .
He admitted having a huge crush on the singer , and it developed into a romantic relationship .
Simon said : `` I had a crush on her .
It was Dannii ’ s hair , the sexy clothes , and the t**s. '' I was like a schoolboy .
She was foxy .
She was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Very feminine .
It was genuine love .
`` After Terri Seymour , I wasn ’ t ready for another relationship . ''
Simon made the most of his high profile in the music industry by dating a bevvy of beauties of the years , but stunned fans by confessing to a three-in-a-bed romp .
During a saucy interview with US shock jock Howard Stern , Simon confessed he once found himself alone with two beautiful ladies and it lead to a threesome .
Speaking in 2011 , Simon said the encounter happened @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I was just with these two girls and we ended up in bed .
It was cool - I liked it . ''
After his fling with Danni fizzled out , Simon brought another gorgeous singer onto The X Factor panel - Cheryl .
They had a flirty relationship onscreen , and Simon later confessed to have a huge crush on the former Girls Aloud star .
Speaking in an interview for Sweet Revenge , he accused the pop singer of using his infatuation to manipulate him .
He reportedly said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her tracksuit and slippers , drop her eyes and play the soulful victim to get around me .
She played me .
`` When she walked over , I felt I was the mouse with a beautiful cat .
I adored her .
`` And as she got her own way , it drove Louis Walsh mad.
” Louis warned him : 'These girls are actresses .
They ’ ll get you to do what they want ' . ''
Simon dated pop star Sinitta for years and they remained friends even after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ went through a rocky patch when Sinitta went public with news she fell pregnant during their relationship and had an abortion .
The telly star is said to have been horrified that Sinitta chose to speak out about such a private subject , and she ended up ranting at him on Twitter as the fall out turned nasty .
It did n't last long though as they soon patched up their friendship .
The most scandalous false rumour to have swirled around Simon was about his relationship with Lauren , who was married @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first met .
Simon and Lauren did n't go public with their romance until after she 'd split from Andrew in July 2013 , but gossip about when they got together haunted them for years .
It was n't helped by the publication of pictures which appeared to show him kissing Lauren on a yacht while on holiday with her husband Andrew 2012 .
The music mogul had been engaged to make-up artist Mezhgan Hussainy until their split in April 2012 , and reports suggested she later confronted him and asked whether he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still together .
Simon was rumoured to have had a fling with former Playboy model Carmen Electra after his relationship with Mezhgan ended .
However , another bizarre story suggested it turned into a love triangle with Lauren - and Carmen ditched Simon after catching him with the other woman .
A source told E !
News : `` Carmen was at Simon 's house in L.A. when she literally busted him with Lauren .
Simon called her a friend , but there was nothing platonic about what was going on , if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ [ Carmen ] high-tailed it out of there .
There was no way she was going to stick around and be a third wheel . ''
In 2011 , Simon sensationally revealed he 'd gone out on a date with Charlie Sheen ’ s ex-wife Denise Richards when she was eight months pregnant with the actor 's baby .
Denise and Charlie split in 2005 when she was pregnant with their second daughter , and Simon revealed he 'd later taken her out on a blind date .
Speaking to Howard Stern , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ huge baby bump .
Simon said : `` I did have a bizarre blind date with ... Charlie Sheen ’ s ex ... . ''
She ’ s cute .
We met in a hotel and she turned up eight months pregnant with a dog in her handbag .
She ’ s a bit of a whacko - but I like that . ''

Simon Cowell has been the focus of some seriously scandalous gossip over the years as the notorious bachelor refused to settle down
Simon Cowell has been plagued by rumours of scandal and seduction over the years as the longtime bachelor refused to settle down until he was in his 50s.
This week he faced more false gossip after a story emerged suggesting his partner Lauren Silverman suspected him of cheating on her with Spice Girl Mel B.
Sources closes to The X Factor boss called the story "ridiculous and completely pointless" - and it comes in a long line of salacious tales about Simon's love life that have emerged throughout his career.
Surely the most shocking story about Simon's love came came when started dating Lauren in 2013 and went on to stun the world by confirming they were having a baby together.
Image: WP Pix / SplashNews.com) WP Pix / SplashNews.com)
His son Eric arrived the next year, and Simon has since taken to life as a doting dad and partner.
News of his decision to settle down and embrace family life came as a shock after so many years of crazy rumours about Simon's love life.
From his harem of women, to his affair with Dannii Minogue, his crush on Cheryl and Sinitta's confession about aborting his baby - Mr Cowell's love life has been far from dull.
Simon's harem of sexy women
The music mogul dated a number of gorgeous women over the years, and mostly stayed friends with them after splitting up.
Simon spent years hanging around with a gang of gorgeous females, mostly ex-girlfriends, who he would whisk off for luxury holidays in Barbados.
He was regularly seen strutting around on the beach surrounded by his fabulous gal pals in biknis.
There were plenty of rumours about what really went on in the group, and one of his famous exes, Sinitta, fuelled the gossip with a tweet she sent out back in 2013.
After a spat with longtime friend Simon, she seemingly took aim at him and his group of female friends in a cryptic message that simply read: "Harem. ;- a Group of women kept together for the purpose of having sex with one man."
Fling with Dannii Minogue
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Although he's been the subject of many false rumours, this one turned out to be true.
He'd broken up with his longtime girlfriend Terri Seymour, and was working with Danni on The X Factor when they embarked on a torrid affair.
Simon owned up to the fling during an interview for an unauthorised biography called Sweet Revenge: The Intimate Life of Simon Cowell by journalist Tom Bower.
He admitted having a huge crush on the singer, and it developed into a romantic relationship.
Simon said: "I had a crush on her. It was Dannii’s hair, the sexy clothes, and the t**s.
"I was like a schoolboy. She was foxy. She was a real man’s girl. Very feminine. It was genuine love.
"After Terri Seymour, I wasn’t ready for another relationship."
Threesome confession
Simon made the most of his high profile in the music industry by dating a bevvy of beauties of the years, but stunned fans by confessing to a three-in-a-bed romp.
During a saucy interview with US shock jock Howard Stern, Simon confessed he once found himself alone with two beautiful ladies and it lead to a threesome.
Speaking in 2011, Simon said the encounter happened "years ago", adding: "I was just
with these two girls and we ended up in bed. It was cool - I liked it."
Crush on Cheryl
Image: REX/Shutterstock) REX/Shutterstock)
After his fling with Danni fizzled out, Simon brought another gorgeous singer onto The X Factor panel - Cheryl.
They had a flirty relationship onscreen, and Simon later confessed to have a huge crush on the former Girls Aloud star.
Speaking in an interview for Sweet Revenge, he accused the pop singer of using his infatuation to manipulate him.
He reportedly said: "She would come in dressed in her tracksuit and slippers,
drop her eyes and play the soulful victim to get around me. She played me.
"When she walked over, I felt I was the mouse with a beautiful cat. I adored
her.
"And as she got her own way, it drove Louis Walsh mad.” Louis warned him: 'These girls are actresses. They’ll get you to do what they want'."
Sinitta's abortion
Image: FilmMagic) FilmMagic)
Simon dated pop star Sinitta for years and they remained friends even after their split.
However, their friendship went through a rocky patch when Sinitta went public with news she fell pregnant during their relationship and had an abortion.
The telly star is said to have been horrified that Sinitta chose to speak out about such a private subject, and she ended up ranting at him on Twitter as the fall out turned nasty.
It didn't last long though as they soon patched up their friendship.
His best friend's girl
Image: Splash News) Splash News)
The most scandalous false rumour to have swirled around Simon was about his relationship with Lauren, who was married to his friend Andrew Silverman when they first met.
Simon and Lauren didn't go public with their romance until after she'd split from Andrew in July 2013, but gossip about when they got together haunted them for years.
It wasn't helped by the publication of pictures which appeared to show him kissing Lauren on a yacht while on holiday with her husband Andrew 2012.
The music mogul had been engaged to make-up artist Mezhgan Hussainy until their split in April 2012, and reports suggested she later confronted him and asked whether he'd been seeing Lauren while they were still together.
Carmen Electra love triangle
Image: Splash) Splash)
Simon was rumoured to have had a fling with former Playboy model Carmen Electra after his relationship with Mezhgan ended.
However, another bizarre story suggested it turned into a love triangle with Lauren - and Carmen ditched Simon after catching him with the other woman.
A source told E! News: "Carmen was at Simon's house in L.A. when she literally busted him with Lauren. Simon called her a friend, but there was nothing platonic about what was going on, if you know what I mean.
"[Carmen] high-tailed it out of there. There was no way she was going to stick around and be a third wheel."
Date with pregnant A-lister
Image: Reuters) Reuters)
In 2011, Simon sensationally revealed he'd gone out on a date with Charlie Sheen ’s ex-wife Denise
Richards when she was eight months pregnant with the actor's baby.
Denise and Charlie split in 2005 when she was pregnant with their second daughter, and Simon revealed he'd later taken her out on a blind date.
Speaking to Howard Stern, he explained she turned up with a huge baby bump.
Simon said: "I did have a bizarre blind date with... Charlie Sheen’s ex....
"She’s cute. We met in a hotel and she turned up eight months pregnant with a dog in her handbag. She’s a bit of a whacko - but I like that."


thedailymirror--2020-05-06--Adele in 2008 vs 2020 - Singer's epic weight loss transformation over the years

Looking at a picture of Adele these days , it 's hard to believe you 're looking at a picture of Adele .
Since she became a huge worldwide star in 2008 she 's undergone an epic transformation .
Adele has dropped a rumoured seven stone , revealing her whopping weight loss with a stunning picture to celebrate her 32nd birthday .
With a snatched waist and baring her legs in a thigh-skimming dress , she looked absolutely unreal .
And it 's only when you look back on pictures from the beginning of her career that you can fully @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Adele released her first single Hometown Glory in 2007 , but it was Chasing Pavements in 2008 that propelled her to superstardom .
She took her heartache from a tough breakout and turned it into No1 album 19 and we were all living for it .
It was n't long before she was one of the most famous and recognisable women in the world .
Adele was even invited across the pond to perform Chasing Pavements on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2008 .
A clip on YouTube shows her belting out her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jumper .
Her talent was unmistakable and all-consuming , and Adele made it clear she did n't care about the conventional image of beauty that often leaves people feeling insecure about themselves .
She was unapologetically herself and storming the charts like there was no tomorrow .
Adele was also featured by Billboard earlier that year .
The US media company gave their stamp of approval to Adele in a `` Billboard presents ... '' segment .
Dressed super casually in a long-sleeved baggy top and a red bobble hat , Adele was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interviews were played over the top .
The humble star said : `` My album going to No1 was the most amazing thing that has and ever will happen .
`` For your debut album to go to No1 , it was incredible , and I 'm really bad at expressing how I feel because I do n't like gushing , but it is amazing and I do n't think you can ever get used to something like that .
`` It 's quite unlikely that you 're going to end up being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the kind of artist I like , they 're top 10 , you know they 're Britney or the Spice Girls and Backstreet Boys , and to think that I could possibly do what they do , not on such a big level , you know , like all the dance routines , but was ridiculous .
`` I just used to sing because I liked it and I do still sing because I like it , but never thought it would kind of get me anywhere . ''
Adele ended up being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friend of hers uploaded demos of her singing to Myspace .
Talking about her album 19 , she said : `` The album 's all about one boy and we had a fight in a club and I got thrown out .
I punched him and I was running down Oxford Street , it was really early or really late , whatever you want to call it , and I was running on my own , there was no one in front of me and I was just chasing this pavement .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't always chase a pavement obviously , but I was chasing a pavement , there was no one there . ''
She laughed : `` But the gay community think I 'm really dirty because it turns out , if you go on Urban Dictionary , it turns out it 's some really dirty sex position , but I never knew that !
I never knew that , everyone thinks I 'm really dirty but I 'm not . ''
Old pictures show Adele looking very different before her weight loss .
When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2008 , she posed up on the rain-soaked red carpet in London wearing a black skater-style dress with opaque tights and a pink-trimmed cardigan .
Her brunette hair was backcombed to add volume and hung around her shoulders in loose waves as she sported a thick fringe and dramatic black eyeliner .
She looks like a completely different woman to the one we saw today .
But while her outsides may have changed , inside she 's still the same spunky , no-nonsense , incredible singer we all fell in love with @ @ @ @ @

Adele fans are doing a double take over her latest picture - but it's only when you look back at 2008 Adele that you can fully appreciate her weight loss transformation
Adele in 2008 vs 2020 - Singer's epic weight loss transformation over the years
Looking at a picture of Adele these days, it's hard to believe you're looking at a picture of Adele.
Since she became a huge worldwide star in 2008 she's undergone an epic transformation.
Adele has dropped a rumoured seven stone, revealing her whopping weight loss with a stunning picture to celebrate her 32nd birthday.
With a snatched waist and baring her legs in a thigh-skimming dress, she looked absolutely unreal.
And it's only when you look back on pictures from the beginning of her career that you can fully appreciate how much she's changed.
Adele released her first single Hometown Glory in 2007, but it was Chasing Pavements in 2008 that propelled her to superstardom.
Image: Adele/Instagram) Adele/Instagram)
She took her heartache from a tough breakout and turned it into No1 album 19 and we were all living for it.
It wasn't long before she was one of the most famous and recognisable women in the world.
Adele was even invited across the pond to perform Chasing Pavements on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2008.
A clip on YouTube shows her belting out her song wearing a long and baggy roll-neck jumper.
Image: PA Wire/PA Photos) PA Wire/PA Photos)
Image: THEHOTTEAINC/Instagram) THEHOTTEAINC/Instagram)
Her talent was unmistakable and all-consuming, and Adele made it clear she didn't care about the conventional image of beauty that often leaves people feeling insecure about themselves.
She was unapologetically herself and storming the charts like there was no tomorrow.
Adele was also featured by Billboard earlier that year.
The US media company gave their stamp of approval to Adele in a "Billboard presents..." segment.
Image: Richie Buxo / Splash News) Richie Buxo / Splash News) Image: PA Archive/PA Photos) PA Archive/PA Photos)
Dressed super casually in a long-sleeved baggy top and a red bobble hat, Adele was heard singing her hit Chasing Pavements as interviews were played over the top.
The humble star said: "My album going to No1 was the most amazing thing that has and ever will happen.
"For your debut album to go to No1, it was incredible, and I'm really bad at expressing how I feel because I don't like gushing, but it is amazing and I don't think you can ever get used to something like that.
"It's quite unlikely that you're going to end up being a singer for your career, and the kind of artist I like, they're top 10, you know they're Britney or the Spice Girls and Backstreet Boys, and to think that I could possibly do what they do, not on such a big level, you know, like all the dance routines, but was ridiculous.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images) Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"I just used to sing because I liked it and I do still sing because I like it, but never thought it would kind of get me anywhere."
Adele ended up being signed by record label XL after a friend of hers uploaded demos of her singing to Myspace.
Talking about her album 19, she said: "The album's all about one boy and we had a fight in a club and I got thrown out. I punched him and I was running down Oxford Street, it was really early or really late, whatever you want to call it, and I was running on my own, there was no one in front of me and I was just chasing this pavement.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images) Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"It's a metaphor, you can't always chase a pavement obviously, but I was chasing a pavement, there was no one there."
She laughed: "But the gay community think I'm really dirty because it turns out, if you go on Urban Dictionary, it turns out it's some really dirty sex position, but I never knew that! I never knew that, everyone thinks I'm really dirty but I'm not."
Old pictures show Adele looking very different before her weight loss.
When she arrived at the Mercury Music Prize in 2008, she posed up on the rain-soaked red carpet in London wearing a black skater-style dress with opaque tights and a pink-trimmed cardigan.
Her brunette hair was backcombed to add volume and hung around her shoulders in loose waves as she sported a thick fringe and dramatic black eyeliner.
She looks like a completely different woman to the one we saw today.
But while her outsides may have changed, inside she's still the same spunky, no-nonsense, incredible singer we all fell in love with all those years ago.


thedailymirror--2020-05-06--Alarming images show how many bugs live on a child's hand after playing outside

If you were n't already washing your hands constantly , this artwork by a lab technician showing just how many microbes are on a child 's unwashed hands will certainly make you keep scrubbing .
Lab technician , Tasha Sturm , 52 , waited until her son came in from playing outside before asking him to stick his hand on an agar plate to demonstrate the results in a microbiology class .
The photograph was taken to show students in a microbiology lab how many colonies of fungi and yeast will grow on someone 's hand after being outside .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ grip of a pandemic , with handwashing more important than ever , it 's certainly a timely reminder of just what is lurking on our skin .
The stomach-churning results are enough to warrant washing your hands an extra couple of times a day , after showing an almost alien looking handprint of organisms living on her son 's hands .
Tasha said : `` At the beginning of every semester the students first class is about microbes being everywhere , I 'm responsible for setting up demonstration plates of where microbes can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before one of these classes I brought my son in from playing out in the garden and asked him to press his hand into an agar plate .
`` Like a typical boy he had made a real mess outside , so he went and cleaned it all up but before he washed his hands he pressed them down on the plate and this picture is the result .
`` He pressed his hand into an agar plate which created this handprint portrait of all of the microbes that were on his hand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a nutrient rich base for microorganisms to grow , creating these colourful colonies of fungi and yeast .
`` Every time you do it it 'll look different and you ca n't recreate the same image every time because the microbes will always be different .
`` It creates a snapshot or a fingerprint of the exact moment it happened and what microbes are present at the time it was done .
`` Bacteria is everywhere , and this would be the same for anyone who did the same thing , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are before eating and after using the bathroom .
`` I 've been doing this for over twenty years and it 's never looked the same . ''
The image is striking , with different colours popping up as if it was painted by an artist but what can be seen is simply the dirt on Tasha 's sons ' hand at the time of the handprint .
Tasha received some throwback to how dirty her sons ' hand looked to people online that had seen the image , but she stresses that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anyone else 's if they did the same thing .
Tasha said : `` Microbes live all over our body and are vital to having a healthy immune system .
Tasha says one of the reasons for these demonstrations is to show students how science works in a relatable language , so she demonstrates the science in a `` normal language '' to help people understand the technical aspects and that Microbes are everywhere .
Tasha said : `` There 's a big push in science communication now to speak normal language versus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I always tell people in science that even if their work means the world to them , if they ca n't explain it in a way that anyone would understand then nobody is really interested . ''

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The photograph was taken to show students in a microbiology lab how many colonies of fungi and yeast will grow on someone's hand after being outside
Terrifying images show just how many bugs live on a child's hand after playing outside
If you weren't already washing your hands constantly, this artwork by a lab technician showing just how many microbes are on a child's unwashed hands will certainly make you keep scrubbing.
Lab technician, Tasha Sturm, 52, waited until her son came in from playing outside before asking him to stick his hand on an agar plate to demonstrate the results in a microbiology class.
The photograph was taken to show students in a microbiology lab how many colonies of fungi and yeast will grow on someone's hand after being outside.
And when the world is in the grip of a pandemic, with handwashing more important than ever, it's certainly a timely reminder of just what is lurking on our skin.
The stomach-churning results are enough to warrant washing your hands an extra couple of times a day, after showing an almost alien looking handprint of organisms living on her son's hands.
Tasha said: "At the beginning of every semester the students first class is about microbes being everywhere, I'm responsible for setting up demonstration plates of where microbes can be found.
"A few weeks before one of these classes I brought my son in from playing out in the garden and asked him to press his hand into an agar plate.
"Like a typical boy he had made a real mess outside, so he went and cleaned it all up but before he washed his hands he pressed them down on the plate and this picture is the result.
"He pressed his hand into an agar plate which created this handprint portrait of all of the microbes that were on his hand after being outside.
"The agar is a nutrient rich base for microorganisms to grow, creating these colourful colonies of fungi and yeast.
"Every time you do it it'll look different and you can't recreate the same image every time because the microbes will always be different.
"It creates a snapshot or a fingerprint of the exact moment it happened and what microbes are present at the time it was done.
"Bacteria is everywhere, and this would be the same for anyone who did the same thing, the most important times to wash your hands are before eating and after using the bathroom.
"I've been doing this for over twenty years and it's never looked the same."
The image is striking, with different colours popping up as if it was painted by an artist but what can be seen is simply the dirt on Tasha's sons' hand at the time of the handprint.
Tasha received some throwback to how dirty her sons' hand looked to people online that had seen the image, but she stresses that his hand would look no different to anyone else's if they did the same thing.
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Tasha said: "Microbes live all over our body and are vital to having a healthy immune system.
Tasha says one of the reasons for these demonstrations is to show students how science works in a relatable language, so she demonstrates the science in a "normal language" to help people understand the technical aspects and that Microbes are everywhere.
Tasha said: "There's a big push in science communication now to speak normal language versus the scientific language to students.
"I always tell people in science that even if their work means the world to them, if they can't explain it in a way that anyone would understand then nobody is really interested."


thedailymirror--2020-05-07--City wide blackout after explosion at burning Italian power plant

Police and firefighters are at the scene of a huge blaze at a power plant in Pozzuoli , Italy , @ @ @ @ @ city without electricity .
The plant is near the Olivetti factory in via Fascione , @ @ @ @ @ loud roar heard at a long distance .
Video and pictures show raging flames and @ @ @ @ @ sky in the city near Naples after the fire broke out at around 12.45am on @ @ @ @ @ said : `` Thousands of people without electricity and unbreathable air !
Environmental disaster .
@

Flames and thick black smoke filled the sky in Pozzuoli, Italy, with the power plant blaze reportedly causing a citywide blackout for 32 minutes
Police and firefighters are at the scene of a huge blaze at a power plant in Pozzuoli, Italy, which has left the entire city without electricity.
The plant is behind the Olivetti factory in via Fascione, with local media reporting a loud roar heard at a long distance.
A citywide blackout reportedly lasted for 32 minutes, while a second blackout is said to be affecting a smaller section of the city.
The air is said to have been left "unbreathable".
Video and pictures show raging flames and thick black smoke filling the sky in the city near Naples after the fire broke out at around 12.45am on Thursday.
In one clip, shot from a few miles from the scene, sirens can be heard as a huge plume of smoke rises into the air and the woman behind the camera can be heard in a panic.
The fire is understood to have started in a regulating unit and a transformer, the latter of which is attached to oil tanks, according to reports.
Firefighters are reported to be struggling to contain the blaze though continue to douse it with foam.
One Twitter user said: "Thousands of people without electricity and unbreathable air! Environmental disaster."


thedailymirror--2020-05-07--Harry Maguire makes mentality admission over Man Utd's season

Harry Maguire says Manchester United must develop a stronger mentality if they are to get back to the top of English football .
United were fifth in the Premier League and on an 11-game unbeaten run in all competitions when the season was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side will be well in the hunt for a Champions League spot if and when the campaign resumes , while they are also still chasing FA Cup and Europa League glory .
Their fortunes have improved massively since earlier in the season , when United endured @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for three decades , and speculation mounted that Solskjaer was set for the sack .
And Maguire , who was made captain this season after joining United in the summer , says the Red Devils have been their own worst enemy .
“ As a Red , our toughest opponent , probably , is ourselves , ” he said in quotes reported by the Evening Standard .
“ I would say that at times this year , as a team , we have probably let ourselves down by being a bit too inconsistent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but during games .
“ There have been times when we 've been so good in games and then we 've come off it a bit and been punished .
So I 'd say our toughest opponent is ourselves .
“ We need to be mentally strong .
We are a young group but we do n't really want to use that as an excuse .
We want to be young but play mature .
“ That is where we have really picked up in recent weeks.
” United last won silverware three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Europa League and EFL Cup double under previous manager Jose Mourinho .
And Maguire is desperate to help Solskjaer 's side start filling up the trophy cabinet again .
“ That is the main thing .
I have joined this club because I want to win trophies and I want to get silverware .
“ When I look back on my time at Manchester United , I want to make sure I have some trophies in that cabinet .
“ I am immensely proud to follow so many legends who have been the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just a great privilege for myself and , like I say , I am not going to be happy by just being captain .
I want to now go on and win trophies .
”

Captain says Manchester United have been their own worst enemy this season as he sets silverware target for when football resumes following coronavirus pandemic
Harry Maguire says Manchester United must develop a stronger mentality if they are to get back to the top of English football.
United were fifth in the Premier League and on an 11-game unbeaten run in all competitions when the season was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side will be well in the hunt for a Champions League spot if and when the campaign resumes, while they are also still chasing FA Cup and Europa League glory.
Their fortunes have improved massively since earlier in the season, when United endured their worst start to a league campaign for three decades, and speculation mounted that Solskjaer was set for the sack.
And Maguire, who was made captain this season after joining United in the summer, says the Red Devils have been their own worst enemy.
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“As a Red, our toughest opponent, probably, is ourselves,” he said in quotes reported by the Evening Standard.
“I would say that at times this year, as a team, we have probably let ourselves down by being a bit too inconsistent, not just for a full game but during games.
“There have been times when we've been so good in games and then we've come off it a bit and been punished. So I'd say our toughest opponent is ourselves.
“We need to be mentally strong. We are a young group but we don't really want to use that as an excuse. We want to be young but play mature.
“That is where we have really picked up in recent weeks.”
United last won silverware three seasons ago, when they completed the Europa League and EFL Cup double under previous manager Jose Mourinho.
And Maguire is desperate to help Solskjaer's side start filling up the trophy cabinet again.
“That is the main thing. I have joined this club because I want to win trophies and I want to get silverware.
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“When I look back on my time at Manchester United, I want to make sure I have some trophies in that cabinet.
“I am immensely proud to follow so many legends who have been the captain over the years. It is just a great privilege for myself and, like I say, I am not going to be happy by just being captain. I want to now go on and win trophies.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-07--Florence Pugh, 24, slams fans for objecting to relationship with Zach Braff, 45

Florence Pugh has slammed fans who have raised objections to her relationship with Zach Braff .
The 24-year-old Little Women star has kept her relationship with the Scrubs actor , 45 , largely out of the public eye but has been shocked by some of the responses she has received .
She said that it is `` bizarre '' that fans share their objections to her relationship with Zach and added `` people have no right to educate me on my private life '' .
Such was the ferocity of the trolling she received , when Florence shared a rare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this month , she disabled the public comments on the Instagram post .
Speaking to Elle UK , she said : `` I have the right to hang out and be with and go out with anyone I want to .
`` I 've always found this part of what people do really bizarre .
I 'm an actor because I like acting and I do n't mind people watching my stuff , but people have no right to educate me on my private life . ''
Florence continued : `` I know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is that people might invade your privacy and have opinions on it , but it 's bizarre that normal folk are allowed to display such hate and opinions on a part of my life that I 'm not putting out there .
`` It 's a strange side of fame that you 're allowed to be torn apart by thousands of people even though you did n't put that piece of you out there .
`` My point to all this is that is n't it odd that a stranger can totally tear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allowed ? ''
Florence has been in lockdown with Zach in Los Angeles amid the coronavirus pandemic and said she has realised some things about herself during that time .
She said : `` I was so surprised by how unkind I am to myself !
Living in lockdown I found there 's no point or energy in being annoyed at yourself for not reading that book , writing that song or working out that day .
`` I 'm teaching myself to find joy as much as I can and ease in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been my saviour !
When the world lockdown started and it obviously got serious very quickly , I found myself desperate to chop .
Feed .
Eat .
Repeat ! ''
Florence also revealed that food was recently a source of embarrassment when she attended the Oscars earlier this year , where she was nominated for Little Women .
She said : `` At one point , everyone stood up to applaud Martin Scorsese .
I 'd just got out a bag of M & Ms .
`` As we all got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my face and I was waving this bag of M & Ms about .
So I just had to drop it ... on the floor .
`` I thought ' I ca n't be the girl who 's eating M & Ms while giving Martin a standing ovation ' . ''
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Little Women star Florence Pugh has hit back at fans saying she finds it "bizarre" that they think it is okay to comment on her private life and who she is dating
Florence Pugh has slammed fans who have raised objections to her relationship with Zach Braff.
The 24-year-old Little Women star has kept her relationship with the Scrubs actor, 45, largely out of the public eye but has been shocked by some of the responses she has received.
She said that it is "bizarre" that fans share their objections to her relationship with Zach and added "people have no right to educate me on my private life".
Such was the ferocity of the trolling she received, when Florence shared a rare photo of Zach on his birthday earlier this month, she disabled the public comments on the Instagram post.
Speaking to Elle UK, she said: "I have the right to hang out and be with and go out with anyone I want to.
"I've always found this part of what people do really bizarre. I'm an actor because I like acting and I don't mind people watching my stuff, but people have no right to educate me on my private life."
Florence continued: "I know that part of being in the spotlight is that people might invade your privacy and have opinions on it, but it's bizarre that normal folk are allowed to display such hate and opinions on a part of my life that I'm not putting out there.
"It's a strange side of fame that you're allowed to be torn apart by thousands of people even though you didn't put that piece of you out there.
"My point to all this is that isn't it odd that a stranger can totally tear apart someone's relationship and it's allowed?"
Florence has been in lockdown with Zach in Los Angeles amid the coronavirus pandemic and said she has realised some things about herself during that time.
She said: "I was so surprised by how unkind I am to myself! Living in lockdown I found there's no point or energy in being annoyed at yourself for not reading that book, writing that song or working out that day.
"I'm teaching myself to find joy as much as I can and ease in these open long days.
"Cooking has been my saviour! When the world lockdown started and it obviously got serious very quickly, I found myself desperate to chop. Feed. Eat. Repeat!"
Florence also revealed that food was recently a source of embarrassment when she attended the Oscars earlier this year, where she was nominated for Little Women.
She said: "At one point, everyone stood up to applaud Martin Scorsese. I'd just got out a bag of M&Ms.
"As we all got up, a camera popped right in my face and I was waving this bag of M&Ms about. So I just had to drop it... on the floor.
"I thought 'I can't be the girl who's eating M&Ms while giving Martin a standing ovation'."
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thedailymirror--2020-05-06--Pubs, bars and restaurants could be back open by the summer, says draft report

Pubs , bars and restaurants in the UK could re-open by the end of the summer , according to a draft 50-page plan to take the country out of lockdown .
Customers would be expected to follow strict social distancing rules as part of a reported re-opening targeting the end of August or early September .
Britain 's route out of coronavirus lockdown is a five-stage plan staggered over the next six months .
Boris Johnson will set out his “ roadmap ” on Sunday .
He said the first steps will happen the next day “ if we possibly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , follow our live blog HERE .
The Mirror understands a draft 50-page plan has been drawn up to get the country back to normal .
The Government 's blueprint aims to to relax the lockdown in staggered steps between now and October .
However , officials fear a second wave of coronavirus or a seasonal flu outbreak this autumn could blow their plans off course .
The shut-down of non-essential businesses , which included places where people gathered such pubs , leisure centres , restaurants and venues , was considered key to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Professor Paul Hunter , part of a study into social distancing in 30 European countries conducted by University of East Anglia , keeping such businesses closed initially `` would have the most impact '' .
`` However , we also know that while outbreaks of food poisoning are frequently linked with restaurants , outbreaks of other respiratory infections generally in the hospitality sector are fairly rare . ''
While police said there has been an expected reduction in certain types of violence , including domestic abuse thanks to the closure of the night-time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the National Police Chiefs ' Council 's ( NPCC 's ) lead for domestic abuse , said : `` There 's a general hypothesis that due to the closure of pubs and clubs and - we do pick up an amount of violence and domestic abuse associated with the night-time economy - as those things are currently shut down we have seen , as you would expect , a reduction in this area . ''
Pub chain Wetherspoon 's was slammed by Cabinet Minister Robert Buckland last week after it revealed plans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ June '' .
JD Wetherspoon revealed its bosses had started working on a reopening structure that could see pubs and hotels back in business at that time .
However , Wetherspoon 's spokesman Eddie Gershon told the Mirror the pub chain was `` guessing '' the date and it `` may prove to be entirely incorrect '' .
Mr Buckland warned firms to `` follow the collective view of government '' - and said it would be a `` mistake '' to `` go off on a tangent '' .
Asked directly about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it `` just creates confusion for the public '' when firms `` do their own thing '' .
Pubs are banned by law from reopening until the government says it 's ready .
That means Wetherspoon 's could n't reopen without government permission anyway , even if it wanted to .
And the firm has said it will follow government guidance .

Robert Jenrick reveals Government close to announcing guidelines for businesses to return to work
Robert Jenrick reveals Government close to announcing guidelines for businesses to return to work
Customers would be expected to follow strict social distancing rules with a possible easing of lockdown for boozers and eateries as early as August, according to a draft 50-page plan
Pubs, bars and restaurants could be back open by the summer, says draft blueprint
Pubs, bars and restaurants in the UK could re-open by the end of the summer, according to a draft 50-page plan to take the country out of lockdown.
Customers would be expected to follow strict social distancing rules as part of a reported re-opening targeting the end of August or early September.
Britain's route out of coronavirus lockdown is a five-stage plan staggered over the next six months.
Boris Johnson will set out his “roadmap” on Sunday. He said the first steps will happen the next day “if we possibly can”.
For updates on coronavirus, follow our live blog HERE.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The Mirror understands a draft 50-page plan has been drawn up to get the country back to normal.
The Government's blueprint aims to to relax the lockdown in staggered steps between now and October.
However, officials fear a second wave of coronavirus or a seasonal flu outbreak this autumn could blow their plans off course.
The shut-down of non-essential businesses, which included places where people gathered such pubs, leisure centres, restaurants and venues, was considered key to stemming the spread of the virus.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Professor Paul Hunter, part of a study into social distancing in 30 European countries conducted by University of East Anglia, keeping such businesses closed initially "would have the most impact".
"However, we also know that while outbreaks of food poisoning are frequently linked with restaurants, outbreaks of other respiratory infections generally in the hospitality sector are fairly rare."
Image: Getty) Getty)
While police said there has been an expected reduction in certain types of violence, including domestic abuse thanks to the closure of the night-time economy.
Deputy Chief Constable Louisa Rolfe, the National Police Chiefs' Council's (NPCC's) lead for domestic abuse, said: "There's a general hypothesis that due to the closure of pubs and clubs and - we do pick up an amount of violence and domestic abuse associated with the night-time economy - as those things are currently shut down we have seen, as you would expect, a reduction in this area."
Pub chain Wetherspoon's was slammed by Cabinet Minister Robert Buckland last week after it revealed plans to reopen pubs "in and around June".
JD Wetherspoon revealed its bosses had started working on a reopening structure that could see pubs and hotels back in business at that time.
However, Wetherspoon's spokesman Eddie Gershon told the Mirror the pub chain was "guessing" the date and it "may prove to be entirely incorrect".
Mr Buckland warned firms to "follow the collective view of government" - and said it would be a "mistake" to "go off on a tangent".
Asked directly about the Wetherspoon announcement, Mr Buckland said it "just creates confusion for the public" when firms "do their own thing".
Pubs are banned by law from reopening until the government says it's ready.
That means Wetherspoon's couldn't reopen without government permission anyway, even if it wanted to. And the firm has said it will follow government guidance.


thedailymirror--2020-05-06--Meek Mill welcomes baby boy on his birthday with girlfriend Milan Harris

Meek Mill has been delivered the ultimate gift on his birthday as he welcomed a baby boy with girlfriend Milan Harris .
The 33-year-old rapper announced the birth of his first child with the 31-year-old fashion designer in a joyous tweet , Along with a red heart emoji , Meek wrote on Twitter : “ Milano dropped me off a king on my birthday !
# thebestgift . ''
Meek and Milan have been in a romantic relationship for over a year but have only recently confirmed that they are together .
There had been speculation that they were a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tropical holiday in October last year but Meek did not confirm their relationship until February 5 , when he had a spectacular fallout on social media with his ex Nicki Minaj .
In the midst of the argument , Meek posted : `` My girl is with me pregnant watching me tweet about my ex is very clownish … Ima exit . ''
Milan had already confirmed she was pregnant late last year at her annual Milano Di Rouge fashion show .
At the time the father was unknown , though there had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Since revealing that they were expecting their first child together , they have kept out of the spotlight apart from a gushing message on Valetine 's Day .
Milan captioned a photo of her laying her head on Meek 's lap as they watched TV with : `` Ima tell my grandkids that ‘ we started out as close friends ’ . ''
Nicki Minaj was so unhappy with Meek that she did n't stop at calling him out on Twitter and got some jibes in on her comeback single , 'Yikes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said about the rapper : `` Yikes , you a clown , you do it for the likes.
” This mimicked a message that she posted on her Instagram story during her public spat with the rapper .
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Rapper Meek Mill has celebrated his birthday with the ultimate gift with him announcing that he has been "dropped off a king" and said that it is "the best gift"
Meek Mill has been delivered the ultimate gift on his birthday as he welcomed a baby boy with girlfriend Milan Harris.
The 33-year-old rapper announced the birth of his first child with the 31-year-old fashion designer in a joyous tweet,
Along with a red heart emoji, Meek wrote on Twitter : “Milano dropped me off a king on my birthday! #thebestgift."
Meek and Milan have been in a romantic relationship for over a year but have only recently confirmed that they are together.
There had been speculation that they were a couple since they were seen on a tropical holiday in October last year but Meek did not confirm their relationship until February 5, when he had a spectacular fallout on social media with his ex Nicki Minaj.
Image: Getty Images North America) Getty Images North America)
In the midst of the argument, Meek posted: "My girl is with me pregnant watching me tweet about my ex is very clownish … Ima exit."
Milan had already confirmed she was pregnant late last year at her annual Milano Di Rouge fashion show.
At the time the father was unknown, though there had been suggestions that Meek was the dad.
Since revealing that they were expecting their first child together, they have kept out of the spotlight apart from a gushing message on Valetine's Day.
Milan captioned a photo of her laying her head on Meek's lap as they watched TV with: "Ima tell my grandkids that ‘we started out as close friends’."
Nicki Minaj was so unhappy with Meek that she didn't stop at calling him out on Twitter and got some jibes in on her comeback single, 'Yikes'.
In the lyrics, Minaj said about the rapper: "Yikes, you a clown, you do it for the likes.”
This mimicked a message that she posted on her Instagram story during her public spat with the rapper.
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thedailymirror--2020-05-06--Kate Middleton shares powerful photos that capture nation's mood in virus crisis

The Duchess of Cambridge wants the public to share their photos which capture the nation ’ s mood during the Covid crisis .
Accomplished amateur snapper Kate has chosen five images she believes represent photography project Hold Still ’ s three core themes – Helpers and Heroes , Your New Normal and Acts of Kindness .
She said : “ We ’ ve all been struck by some of the incredible images we ’ ve seen which have given us an insight into the experiences and stories of people across the country .
“ Hold Still aims to capture a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the nation , what everyone is going through .
“ Photographs reflecting resilience , bravery , kindness – all those things that people are experiencing.
” Sign up to get the Mirror 's biggest and best stories delivered straight to your inbox at www.mirror.co.uk/email Kate ’ s choices include a heartbreaking shot of intensive care nurse Aimee Gould ’ s face covered in red marks from PPE after a 13-hour shift treating sick patients at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospital .
Aimee , who shared the selfie online , wrote : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This is the face full of pressure damage from wearing PPE for almost 13 hours a day .
This is the face of someone who hasn ’ t seen their own family for nearly a month .
“ This is the face of someone who holds your dying family member ’ s hand , so they ’ re never alone.
” Another snap shows Ray and Theresa Cossey , both 81 , in lockdown in Norfolk and their great-grandchildren Florence , three , and Edith , one , trying to touch them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shared on Twitter by ITV weatherman Chris Page , who wrote : “ This is the most adorable thing I ’ ve seen so far today from a friend of mine !
” Another of the Duchess ’ s choices is a sweet picture which was posted by West Midlands Ambulance Service showing an adorable five-year-old called Eadee with her face covered in multi-coloured paint .
Her mum Katie said “ she wanted to be a rainbow in the shape of a love heart ” to thank brave NHS workers .
Kate also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , dancing with a worker dressed in a protective mask at Newfield Nursing Home , Sheffield , and a masked worker carrying NHS scrubs being made last month in a manufacturing site in North London .
Hold Still is being run in conjunction with the National Portrait Gallery , which Kate is a patron of .
She will launch the project on ITV ’ s This Morning today and submissions can be made via npg.org.uk .
Images can be from phones or cameras and each will be assessed on the emotion and experience @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or technical expertise .
Participants are encouraged to write a short statement describing why their photograph should be selected for display .
The closing date for entries is June 18 .
The top 100 will be part of a final exhibition which will be released digitally at first and potentially become a physical exhibition in the future .
Kate , 38 , is a confident and skilled photographer , regularly releasing her own photographs to mark her children ’ s birthdays in recent years .
A senior palace source said : “ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the amazing feats accomplished by so many people that have brought Britain together .
“ The aim of the project is to bring together an unofficial national archive of the crisis , what has touched our everyday lives , the heroes behind the stories and images .
“ The Duchess ’ s choices merely act as inspiration for the categories – anyone can enter and the aim is to get as many people involved as possible .
“ The hope is it will create a unique photographic portrait of the people of our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good of others , and celebrate those who have continued so we can stay safe.
” Kensington Palace said the aim was to “ capture the spirit , the mood , the hopes , the fears and the feelings of the nation as we continue to deal with the outbreak ” .
National Portrait Gallery director Nicholas Cullinan said of Hold Still : “ Even if we are alone , we can all create something together .
“ We are honoured to partner with The Duchess of Cambridge on the project , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and an important historical record of , these unprecedented times , expressed through the faces of the nation .
“ The National Portrait Gallery reflects the history of Britain through the personal stories of the people who have helped to shape it .
“ We are now inviting each and every person in the UK to share their portraits with us in this unique collective endeavour .
”

The Duchess of Cambridge, herself a keen photographer, wants the public to share photos representing three themes - Helpers and Heroes, Your New Normal and Acts of Kindness
The Duchess of Cambridge wants the public to share their photos which capture the nation’s mood during the Covid crisis.
Accomplished amateur snapper Kate has chosen five images she believes represent photography project Hold Still’s three core themes – Helpers and Heroes, Your New Normal and Acts of Kindness.
She said: “We’ve all been struck by some of the incredible images we’ve seen which have given us an insight into the experiences and stories of people across the country.
“Hold Still aims to capture a portrait of the nation, the spirit of the nation, what everyone is going through.
“Photographs reflecting resilience, bravery, kindness – all those things that people are experiencing.”
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Kate’s choices include a heartbreaking shot of intensive care nurse Aimee Gould’s face covered in red marks from PPE after a 13-hour shift treating sick patients at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospital.
Aimee, who shared the selfie online, wrote: “This is the face going through hell. This is the face full of pressure damage from wearing PPE for almost 13 hours a day. This is the face of someone who hasn’t seen their own family for nearly a month.
“This is the face of someone who holds your dying family member’s hand, so they’re never alone.”
Another snap shows Ray and Theresa Cossey, both 81, in lockdown in Norfolk and their great-grandchildren Florence, three, and Edith, one, trying to touch them through glass.
The moving snap was shared on Twitter by ITV weatherman Chris Page, who wrote: “This is the most adorable thing I’ve seen so far today from a friend of mine!”
Another of the Duchess’s choices is a sweet picture which was posted by West Midlands Ambulance Service showing an adorable five-year-old called Eadee with her face covered in multi-coloured paint.
Her mum Katie said “she wanted to be a rainbow in the shape of a love heart” to thank brave NHS workers.
Image: katie_hedges_x) katie_hedges_x)
Kate also selected images of Jack Dodsley, 79, dancing with a worker dressed in a protective mask at Newfield Nursing Home, Sheffield, and a masked worker carrying NHS scrubs being made last month in a manufacturing site in North London.
Hold Still is being run in conjunction with the National Portrait Gallery, which Kate is a patron of.
She will launch the project on ITV’s This Morning today and submissions can be made via
npg.org.uk.
Images can be from phones or cameras and each will be assessed on the emotion and experience it conveys rather than its photographic quality or technical expertise.
Image: SWNS) SWNS)
Participants are encouraged to write a short statement describing why their photograph should be selected for display. The closing date for entries is June 18.
The top 100 will be part of a final exhibition which will be released digitally at first and potentially become a physical exhibition in the future.
Kate, 38, is a confident and skilled photographer, regularly releasing her own photographs to mark her children’s birthdays in recent years.
A senior palace source said: “The Duchess has been inspired by many of the amazing feats accomplished by so many people that have brought Britain together.
“The aim of the project is to bring together an unofficial national archive of the crisis, what has touched our everyday lives, the heroes behind the stories and images.
“The Duchess’s choices merely act as inspiration for the categories – anyone can enter and the aim is to get as many people involved as possible.
“The hope is it will create a unique photographic portrait of the people of our nation as we hold still for the good of others, and celebrate those who have continued so we can stay safe.”
Kensington Palace said the aim was to “capture the spirit, the mood, the hopes, the fears and the feelings of the nation as we continue to deal with the outbreak”.
National Portrait Gallery director Nicholas Cullinan said of Hold Still: “Even if we are alone, we can all create something together.
“We are honoured to partner with The Duchess of Cambridge on the project, which will provide an inclusive perspective on, and an important historical record of, these unprecedented times, expressed through the faces of the nation.
“The National Portrait Gallery reflects the history of Britain through the personal stories of the people who have helped to shape it.
“We are now inviting each and every person in the UK to share their portraits with us in this unique collective endeavour.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-06--Wife tried to save husband who collapsed in video call and later died

A wife has described how she tried to resuscitate her much-loved husband when he collapsed after complaining of 'heartburn ' .
Martin Farthing , 64 , collapsed on Wednesday , April 22 , at his home in Woodlands Avenue , Swansea , after experiencing chest pains whilst he and his wife Sara Farthing were on a video call to family members .
Sara , a retired nurse , tried to resuscitate the dad-of-two before paramedics arrived , but he could not be saved , reports Wales Online .
“ The word I seem to be using at the moment is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ He had been working in his makeshift office at home until 4.20pm and then we were making the most of the lovely weather , doing a bit of DIY outside .
`` Martin had been outside putting sand between the block pavings .
“ He got changed and then we Facetimed our son and grandson .
During the call he said to me ' I have got terrible heartburn ' , and I told him to go get some Gaviscon from the kitchen .
The next thing I knew I heard this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been about 20 seconds where I was in a complete panic , but I tried to resuscitate him until the paramedics got here .
`` His death certificate said he suffered a heart attack .
He was taken far too early .
“ It is a wave of emotions at the moment for us all .
The family will miss him greatly .
Life is going to be very different without him .
I can ’ t imagine how the future is going to be now , we did so much together.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ character with a zest for life ” , Mr Farthing was married to Sara , and had two sons , Paul , 31 , and Adam , 28 , and had recently become a granddad to Dyfan , aged one .
He was a lecturer in engineering at The Welding Institute at Great Abbington in Cambridge , where he would spend five days teaching before travelling home on weekends .
His job saw him get to travel the world with Mrs Farthing , with trips all around the United Kingdom , Ireland , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ avid supporter of the local branch of the Royal Air Force Association , inspired by his parents Leonard and Beryl , who had both served .
Since his passing , many of his students have fondly remembered his unique teaching methods , including giving an RAF pin badge as an incentive to students .
His efforts for the cause once saw him raise £525 in one collection box alone , something that was considered a record at the time .
He was a coach for many years for the junior side of Sunnybank @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Swansea City Football Club fan .
He had also served as a governor for Clydach primary and Cwmtawe schools , and as treasurer for the Welding and Joining Society which was based in Margam .
Mr Farthing ’ s funeral will take place on Monday , May 11 , which will be limited to 10 people .
But his family said the funeral cortege would travel along High Street in Clydach at approximately 2.30pm , so should anyone wish to pay their last respects , they could do so as it passed by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It will leave the family home of Woodlands Avenue at 2.15pm , before travelling through Clydach , along Park Road , Vardre Road , High Street and through Ynystawe and Ynysforgan Roundabout before going onto the M4 .
“ When all the restrictions are lifted we will have a celebration of his life at Clydach Cricket Club for everyone to attend , ” Mrs Farthing added .
There will be family flowers only , but his family are raising money to go towards the Royal Air Force Association in his memory , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £1,770 .
If you wish to donate to the fundraiser , click here

Martin Farthing was complaining of heartburn so went into the kitchen to get some Gaviscon, but collapsed and later died from a heart attack despite his wife's efforts to save him
Wife desperately tried to save husband who collapsed during video call and later died
A wife has described how she tried to resuscitate her much-loved husband when he collapsed after complaining of 'heartburn'.
Martin Farthing, 64, collapsed on Wednesday, April 22, at his home in Woodlands Avenue, Swansea, after experiencing chest pains whilst he and his wife Sara Farthing were on a video call to family members.
Sara, a retired nurse, tried to resuscitate the dad-of-two before paramedics arrived, but he could not be saved, reports Wales Online.
“The word I seem to be using at the moment is surreal,” Mrs Farthing said.
“He had been working in his makeshift office at home until 4.20pm and
then we were making the most of the lovely weather, doing a bit of DIY outside.
Image: MEDIA WALES) MEDIA WALES)
"Martin had been outside putting sand between the block pavings.
“He got changed and then we Facetimed our son and grandson. During the
call he said to me 'I have got terrible heartburn', and I told him to go get some Gaviscon from the kitchen. The next thing I knew I heard this almighty thud.
“There must have been about 20 seconds where I was in a complete panic, but I tried to resuscitate him until the paramedics got here.
"His death certificate said he suffered a heart attack. He was taken far too early.
“It is a wave of emotions at the moment for us all. The family will miss him greatly. Life is going to be very different without him. I can’t imagine how the future is going to be now, we did so much together.”
Image: MEDIA WALES) MEDIA WALES)
Described as an “enthusiastic, boisterous character with a zest for life”, Mr Farthing was married to Sara, and had two sons, Paul, 31, and Adam, 28, and had recently become a granddad to Dyfan, aged one.
He was a lecturer in engineering at The Welding Institute at Great Abbington in Cambridge, where he would spend five days teaching before travelling home on weekends.
His job saw him get to travel the world with Mrs Farthing, with trips all around the United Kingdom, Ireland, Portugal and Malaysia.
He was an avid supporter of the local branch of the Royal Air Force Association, inspired by his parents Leonard and Beryl, who had both served.
Since his passing, many of his students have fondly remembered his unique teaching methods, including giving an RAF pin badge as an incentive to students. His efforts for the cause once saw him raise £525 in one collection box alone, something that was considered a record at the time.
Image: MEDIA WALES) MEDIA WALES)
He was a coach for many years for the junior side of Sunnybank Football Club, and was a keen Swansea City Football Club fan.
He had also served as a governor for Clydach primary and Cwmtawe schools, and as treasurer for the Welding and Joining Society which was based in Margam.
Mr Farthing’s funeral will take place on Monday, May 11, which will be limited to 10 people. But his family said the funeral cortege would travel along High Street in Clydach at approximately 2.30pm, so should anyone wish to pay their last respects, they could do so as it passed by, whilst ensuring they maintained social distancing.
It will leave the family home of Woodlands Avenue at 2.15pm, before travelling through Clydach, along Park Road, Vardre Road, High Street and through Ynystawe and Ynysforgan Roundabout before going onto the M4.
“When all the restrictions are lifted we will have a celebration of his life at Clydach Cricket Club for everyone to attend,” Mrs Farthing added.
There will be family flowers only, but his family are raising money to
go towards the Royal Air Force Association in his memory, a fund which
has so far raised £1,770.
If you wish to donate to the fundraiser, click here


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thedailymirror--2020-05-06--Gareth Southgate shares top tips to keep nation fit during coronavirus lockdown

Gareth Southgate will today be sharing with the nation his tips on using tech to keep fit and healthy during the coronavirus lockdown .
The England football manager be coaching the UK on some easy-to-use fitness apps that can help people of all ages manage their physical and mental well-being .
And Three Lions stars Marcus Rashford , Harry Winks and Ben Chilwell will be giving their boss a hand when he appears during TV ad breaks to share his quick and easy tips .
Southgate is the latest addition to BT ’ s Top Tips on Tech campaign , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the digital skills it needs to get through this unique and challenging time .
He will lead a health and fitness-themed episode of the series from his home , which will air during an ad break on today 's episode of This Morning and then later during the ITV Evening News .
The episode will also be available online .
During the one-off training session , England stars Rashford , Winks and Chilwell will be seen receiving a video call from their manager .
The players will update Southgate on their creative techniques @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mentally , including toilet roll keepie-uppies and target practice using tea bags .
The footballers will also discuss how they ’ ve used technology to keep their up team spirit and have stayed connected with each other , as well as lifting the lid on their music tastes and social media habits .
Southgate has been keeping himself fit during the lockdown , and says it is important to set achievable personal goals .
`` Personally I train every day and it ’ s important to try and take some daily exercise , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said the 49-year-old .
`` I have my own daily routine that I try to adhere to and ensure I ’ m also eating a healthy , balanced diet , but I think motivation comes from within and that ’ s why it is important to set your own personal goals .
`` I think setting a routine helps the day go quicker but it also gives you the discipline to have to carry out certain elements that are needed to maintain a healthy lifestyle .
`` Set your own personal goals that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Then try to push yourself that little bit further each day to see improvements . ''
Asked why he had decided to get involved with BT ’ s Top Tips on Tech campaign , Southgate said : `` The campaign is a good idea for everybody to help actively during this period .
`` On most smartphones and apps there is technology that allows us to maintain both physical and mental health and wellbeing . ''
Asked what technology he uses , he replied : `` I have regular calls with my coaching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players regularly and of course video conferences with the FA . ''
While there has been no football since early March due to the coronavirus pandemic , Southgate has had plenty to keep him busy .
The former England defender said : `` Having been a professional player and now coach we ’ re used to being away for long periods in hotels etc preparing for games so it ’ s important in this time to keep your mind and body active .
`` I ’ ve been using this time to carry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reviewing data and also working on The FA coaching syllabuses . ''
Southgate recognises the importance of football and sport to the nation , but says the crucial thing everyone can do at the moment is to stay at home and help the NHS fight the spread of Covid-19 .
`` During this time , health and wellbeing is more important than anything , '' he said .
`` Whilst we understand the importance that sport plays to our country , right now we need to ensure we are helping the NHS by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and staying safe .
`` If there ’ s one positive about lockdown is that we ’ ve been able to have quality time at home with our family .
`` Of course we look forward to be able to visit family and friends in the future when the time is right but right now it ’ s important to follow the government guidelines to stay home . ''
Southgate also had a message for some of the inspiring Brits who have been raising money for NHS charities up and down the country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who raised more than £33million by completing 100 laps of his garden to mark his 100th birthday .
`` I think there have been some amazing , inspirational achievements during this time which just reiterates the spirit of our country during difficult times , '' said Southgate .
`` We have an innate ability to dig in and step up which is what the nation has demonstrated to support the NHS during this unprecedented period . ''
Southgate is joining household names like David Walliams , Rochelle and Marvin Humes , Rylan Clark-Neal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jake Humphrey on the BT Top Tips for Tech campaign , which covers a range of useful topics to help people stay connected while under lockdown .

England football boss will be joined by Three Lions stars Marcus Rashford, Harry Winks and Ben Chilwell as they discuss how tech can help people manage their physical and mental well-being
Gareth Southgate will today be sharing with the nation his tips on using tech to keep fit and healthy during the coronavirus lockdown.
The England football manager be coaching the UK on some easy-to-use fitness apps that can help people of all ages manage their physical and mental well-being.
And Three Lions stars Marcus Rashford, Harry Winks and Ben Chilwell will be giving their boss a hand when he appears during TV ad breaks to share his quick and easy tips.
Southgate is the latest addition to BT’s Top Tips on Tech campaign, which aims to help the nation with the digital skills it needs to get through this unique and challenging time.
He will lead a health and fitness-themed episode of the series from his home, which will air during an ad break on today's episode of This Morning and then later during the ITV Evening News. The episode will also be available online.
During the one-off training session, England stars Rashford, Winks and Chilwell will be seen receiving a video call from their manager.
The players will update Southgate on their creative techniques to stay in shape, physically and mentally, including toilet roll keepie-uppies and target practice using tea bags.
The footballers will also discuss how they’ve used technology to keep their up team spirit and have stayed connected with each other, as well as lifting the lid on their music tastes and social media habits.
Southgate has been keeping himself fit during the lockdown, and says it is important to set achievable personal goals.
"Personally I train every day and it’s important to try and take some daily exercise, particularly during lockdown at home," said the 49-year-old.
"I have my own daily routine that I try to adhere to and ensure I’m also eating a healthy, balanced diet, but I think motivation comes from within and that’s why it is important to set your own personal goals.
"I think setting a routine helps the day go quicker but it also gives you the discipline to have to carry out certain elements that are needed to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
"Set your own personal goals that are realistic and achievable for you. Then try to push yourself that little bit further each day to see improvements."
Asked why he had decided to get involved with BT’s Top Tips on Tech campaign, Southgate said: "The campaign is a good idea for everybody to help actively during this period.
"On most smartphones and apps there is technology that allows us to maintain both physical and mental health and wellbeing."
Asked what technology he uses, he replied: "I have regular calls with my coaching staff and I also speak to the players regularly and of course video conferences with the FA."
While there has been no football since early March due to the coronavirus pandemic, Southgate has had plenty to keep him busy.
The former England defender said: "Having been a professional player and now coach we’re used to being away for long periods in hotels etc preparing for games so it’s important in this time to keep your mind and body active.
"I’ve been using this time to carry out analysis, watching previous games and reviewing data and also working on The FA coaching syllabuses."
Southgate recognises the importance of football and sport to the nation, but says the crucial thing everyone can do at the moment is to stay at home and help the NHS fight the spread of Covid-19.
Image: BBC) BBC)
"During this time, health and wellbeing is more important than anything," he said.
"Whilst we understand the importance that sport plays to our country, right now we need to ensure we are helping the NHS by staying home, staying fit and healthy and staying safe.
"If there’s one positive about lockdown is that we’ve been able to have quality time at home with our family.
"Of course we look forward to be able to visit family and friends in the future when the time is right but right now it’s important to follow the government guidelines to stay home."
Southgate also had a message for some of the inspiring Brits who have been raising money for NHS charities up and down the country - such as Captain Tom Moore, who raised more than £33million by completing 100 laps of his garden to mark his 100th birthday.
"I think there have been some amazing, inspirational achievements during this time which just reiterates the spirit of our country during difficult times," said Southgate.
"We have an innate ability to dig in and step up which is what the nation has demonstrated to support the NHS during this unprecedented period."
Southgate is joining household names like David Walliams, Rochelle and Marvin Humes, Rylan Clark-Neal, Fearne Cotton, Clare Balding and Jake Humphrey on the BT Top Tips for Tech campaign, which covers a range of useful topics to help people stay connected while under lockdown.


thedailymirror--2020-05-06--Coronavirus could lead to suicide spike as hundreds struggle to get help

The coronavirus lockdown could lead to a huge spike in suicides as hundreds struggle to access mental health services .
Research by charity Mind found nearly a quarter of people have not been able to access mental health services in the last two weeks .
The charity spoke to more than 8,000 people about the toll that coronavirus is taking on their mental health .
Almost a quarter of people who tried to access mental health support in the past fortnight had failed to get any help – facing cancelled appointments , difficulty getting through to their GP or Community @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by crisis services and issues accessing digital alternatives .
One of those sufferers is Emily Nuttall , 26 , a student and volunteer from St Peter Port in Guernsey , who has not had face-to-face therapy for nearly two months , after the sessions were suspended .
She has been seeking help for her mental health since 2017 , after suffering from anorexia as well as anxiety , depression and self-harm .
Miss Nuttall had been attending three therapy sessions a week since July last year , and fears she will relapse and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It takes me a long time to trust people and be open and honest , '' she said .
`` It 's like taking a plaster off the wound and leaving it open and having nothing to close it .
`` It 's frightening for me because there have been periods in the past few weeks that have been very difficult to deal with alone . ''
Miss Nuttall last attended a face-to-face appointment at the beginning of March , but had to self-isolate shortly before the UK went into lockdown on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rely on other people to pick up prescriptions and has arranged phone consultations with her psychologist once a week .
Miss Nuttall has sought help from charities such as Mind and Beat , which have helped her cope with mental health problems during the crisis .
`` I have to commend charities that are working so hard to make sure someone is always at the end of the phone , '' she added .
`` They continue to be a lifeline . ''
Of those surveyed who did not seek help for their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were worried their problems were not important enough given the wider crisis , while 12 % said it was unclear whether it was safe or responsible to attend a face-to-face appointment .
The figures come after more than 40 experts from across the world called on governments to take immediate action to increase mental health support if they were to prevent a surge in the number of suicides .
Mind said it had seen an `` unprecedented demand '' for its services , with more than one million people accessing its online information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Farmer , chief executive of Mind , said : `` As a nation , a vast number of us have seen our mental health deteriorate during the coronavirus crisis .
`` It is therefore deeply concerning that people are struggling to get the help that they urgently need .
`` Evidence shows that when people do not get support early enough , they end up in crisis . ''
He added : `` We are particularly worried that some people are being discharged too early from hospital , while others have been left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the current limited availability of community support .
`` Being sent home at the wrong time can delay recovery and , at worst , puts people at high risk of suicide . ''
If you 're struggling and need to talk , the Samaritans operate a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123 .
Alternatively , you can email jo @ samaritans.org if you 'd prefer to write down how you feel

New research found a quarter of those surveyed had not been able to access mental health services in the last two weeks
Coronavirus lockdown could lead to spike in suicides as hundreds struggle to access help
The coronavirus lockdown could lead to a huge spike in suicides as hundreds struggle to access mental health services.
Research by charity Mind found nearly a quarter of people have not been able to access mental health services in the last two weeks.
The charity spoke to more than 8,000 people about the toll that coronavirus is taking on their mental health.
Almost a quarter of people who tried to access mental health support in the past fortnight had failed to get any help – facing cancelled appointments, difficulty getting through to their GP or Community Mental Health Team, being turned away by crisis services and issues accessing digital alternatives.
One of those sufferers is Emily Nuttall, 26, a student and volunteer from St Peter Port in Guernsey, who has not had face-to-face therapy for nearly two months, after the sessions were suspended.
She has been seeking help for her mental health since 2017, after suffering from anorexia as well as anxiety, depression and self-harm.
Miss Nuttall had been attending three therapy sessions a week since July last year, and fears she will relapse and end up in hospital without them.
"It takes me a long time to trust people and be open and honest," she said.
"It's like taking a plaster off the wound and leaving it open and having nothing to close it.
"It's frightening for me because there have been periods in the past few weeks that have been very difficult to deal with alone."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Miss Nuttall last attended a face-to-face appointment at the beginning of March, but had to self-isolate shortly before the UK went into lockdown on March 24.
She has had to rely on other people to pick up prescriptions and has arranged phone consultations with her psychologist once a week.
Miss Nuttall has sought help from charities such as Mind and Beat, which have helped her cope with mental health problems during the crisis.
"I have to commend charities that are working so hard to make sure someone is always at the end of the phone," she added.
"They continue to be a lifeline."
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Of those surveyed who did not seek help for their mental health, Mind found 41% were worried their problems were not important enough given the wider crisis, while 12% said it was unclear whether it was safe or responsible to attend a face-to-face appointment.
The figures come after more than 40 experts from across the world called on governments to take immediate action to increase mental health support if they were to prevent a surge in the number of suicides.
Mind said it had seen an "unprecedented demand" for its services, with more than one million people accessing its online information on coronavirus and mental health.
Paul Farmer, chief executive of Mind, said: "As a nation, a vast number of us have seen our mental health deteriorate during the coronavirus crisis.
"It is therefore deeply concerning that people are struggling to get the help that they urgently need.
"Evidence shows that when people do not get support early enough, they end up in crisis."
He added: "We are particularly worried that some people are being discharged too early from hospital, while others have been left languishing on mental health wards, because of the current limited availability of community support.
"Being sent home at the wrong time can delay recovery and, at worst, puts people at high risk of suicide."
If you're struggling and need to talk, the Samaritans operate a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123. Alternatively, you can email jo@samaritans.org if you'd prefer to write down how you feel


thedailymirror--2020-05-06--Kourtney Kardashian worried for kids as Scott Disick checks himself out of rehab

Kourtney Kardashian is said to be worried for her children 's future following their father 's stint in rehab .
The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star , 41 , shares son Mason , 10 , daughter Penelope , 7 and youngest child Reign , five , with Scott , who recently checked himself out of a rehabilitation centre .
The 36-year-old entrepreneur and reality TV star left his rehab facility after being left furious by a leaked photo .
Scott is said to be angry after a snap of him inside the All Points North Lodge facility in Edwards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team believe the picture was leaked by a staff member rather than a patient .
It had been reported that Scott , who has been open about his substance abuse issues in the past , had checked into rehab to tackle addictions to alcohol and cocaine .
The star fled the lavish facility after just six days , and now the mother of his children is believed to be worried for her children following his rash decision .
A source close to Kourtney revealed that the reality TV star is rather furious with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his addiction , and is even more concerned by the lasting effect it will have on his children .
The insider told The Sun : `` Kourtney is upset Scott is back in LA and not in treatment .
Also , she 's upset with how this affects their kids .
`` Mason is older now , and has a smartphone .
He knows what is happening , unlike when Scott struggled a few years ago . ''
The insider added : `` Kourtney wants Scott to go to treatment and get the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kids '' .
Despite the fact that rumours circulated about Scott entering the facility to tackle his former addictions , his lawyer stated that his issues were much more deep rooted , and insisted that the star was actually there to work on his past traumas .
Marty Singer said in a statement : `` In an effort to finally come to terms and deal with the pain that Scott has been silently suffering for many years due to the sudden death of his mother , followed by the death of his father @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decision to check himself into a rehab facility last week to work on his past traumas . ''
Scott previously went back to the facility to deal with the loss of his parents six years ago .
He admitted on the most recent episode of KUWTK that he still found it difficult to speak about his lost loved ones .
Scott is said to be back home in LA now where he is self isolating with his love , Sophia Ritchie .
Mirror Online has contacted Scott Disick and Kourtney Kardashians representatives for @ @ @

Kourtney Kardashian is said to be concerned for her children's family structure after her ex Scott Disick checked himself out of rehab after just six days
Kourtney Kardashian 'worried' for kids after Scott Disick checks himself out of rehab
Kourtney Kardashian is said to be worried for her children's future following their father's stint in rehab.
The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star, 41, shares son Mason, 10, daughter Penelope, 7 and youngest child Reign, five, with Scott, who recently checked himself out of a rehabilitation centre.
The 36-year-old entrepreneur and reality TV star left his rehab facility after being left furious by a leaked photo.
Scott is said to be angry after a snap of him inside the All Points North Lodge facility in Edwards, Colorado was shared online.
His team believe the picture was leaked by a staff member rather than a patient.
Image: Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram) Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram)
It had been reported that Scott, who has been open about his substance abuse issues in the past, had checked into rehab to tackle addictions to alcohol and cocaine.
The star fled the lavish facility after just six days, and now the mother of his children is believed to be worried for her children following his rash decision.
A source close to Kourtney revealed that the reality TV star is rather furious with Scott as he has failed to beat his addiction, and is even more concerned by the lasting effect it will have on his children.
Image: Instagram) Instagram) Image: Instagram) Instagram)
The insider told The Sun : "Kourtney is upset Scott is back in LA and not in treatment. Also, she's upset with how this affects their kids.
"Mason is older now, and has a smartphone. He knows what is happening, unlike when Scott struggled a few years ago."
The insider added: "Kourtney wants Scott to go to treatment and get the help he needs, especially for their kids".
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Image: Getty Images for Calvin Klein) Getty Images for Calvin Klein)
Despite the fact that rumours circulated about Scott entering the facility to tackle his former addictions, his lawyer stated that his issues were much more deep rooted, and insisted that the star was actually there to work on his past traumas.
Marty Singer said in a statement: "In an effort to finally come to terms and deal with the pain that Scott has been silently suffering for many years due to the sudden death of his mother, followed by the death of his father three months later, Scott made the decision to check himself into a rehab facility last week to work on his past traumas."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Scott previously went back to the facility to deal with the loss of his parents six years ago.
He admitted on the most recent episode of KUWTK that he still found it difficult to speak about his lost loved ones.
Scott is said to be back home in LA now where he is self isolating with his love, Sophia Ritchie.
Mirror Online has contacted Scott Disick and Kourtney Kardashians representatives for further comment.


thedailymirror--2020-05-06--Gigi Hadid wants 'large family' with Zayn Malik after announcing pregnancy

Supermodel Gigi Hadid is reportedly planning on multiple children with partner Zayn Malik .
The 25-year-old beauty is currently expecting her first child with her pop star boyfriend , 27 .
Gigi confirmed she was expecting the baby last week after rumours of her pregnancy reached fever pitch .
In their announcement , Gigi stated : `` Obviously , we wished we could have announced it on our own terms but we 're very excited and happy and grateful for everyone 's well wishes and support .
`` Especially during this time , it 's a nice silver lining to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ together and really experience it day by day . ''
Now an insider has told People magazine that Gigi has some plans for a large clan with Malik .
The source told the publication : `` They 've been through their ups and downs , but neither stopped caring about the other .
`` They 've jumped on the timing of having a baby and are preparing for their new lives . ''
Funnily enough , the reports of the pregnancy were first confirmed not by the couple themselves , but Gigi 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Beverley Hills star told RTL Boulevard : `` Of course we are so excited .
I 'm excited to become a oma [ grandmother ] in September especially after I lost my mom so recently .
`` But this is the beauty of life , one soul leaves us and a new one comes in .
We feel very blessed . ''
Gigi and Yolanda are n't the only ones who are thrilled at her big news , as Zayn is also reportedly very keen to be becoming a father despite his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ source told US Weekly : `` Zayn has always been so into Gigi and she 's always been such a big part of his life .
`` Even when there were times that they weren ’ t a couple , the love was still very much there . ''
Well , we think we can all agree that their child is going to have one good-looking set of parents - not to mention that supermodel auntie in Gigi 's younger sister , Bella Hadid .
What do you think Gigi and Zayn will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the comments below .
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Gigi Hadid speaks about baby news for the first time!
Gigi Hadid speaks about baby news for the first time!
Supermodel Gigi Hadid is expecting her first child with pop star Zayn Malik but it sounds like it won't be their last child together
Supermodel Gigi Hadid is reportedly planning on multiple children with partner Zayn Malik.
The 25-year-old beauty is currently expecting her first child with her pop star boyfriend, 27.
Gigi confirmed she was expecting the baby last week after rumours of her pregnancy reached fever pitch.
In their announcement, Gigi stated: "Obviously, we wished we could have announced it on our own terms but we're very excited and happy and grateful for everyone's well wishes and support.
"Especially during this time, it's a nice silver lining to be able to be home and be together and really experience it day by day."
Now an insider has told People magazine that Gigi has some plans for a large clan with Malik.
Image: NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
The source told the publication: "They've been through their ups and downs, but neither stopped caring about the other.
"They've jumped on the timing of having a baby and are preparing for their new lives."
Funnily enough, the reports of the pregnancy were first confirmed not by the couple themselves, but Gigi's mother Yolanda Hadid.
Image: GC Images) GC Images)
The Real Housewives of Beverley Hills star told RTL Boulevard: "Of course we are so excited. I'm excited to become a oma [grandmother] in September especially after I lost my mom so recently.
"But this is the beauty of life, one soul leaves us and a new one comes in. We feel very blessed."
Gigi and Yolanda aren't the only ones who are thrilled at her big news, as Zayn is also reportedly very keen to be becoming a father despite his and Gigi's on-off relationship.
Image: Corbis via Getty Images) Corbis via Getty Images)
A source told US Weekly : "Zayn has always been so into Gigi and she's always been such a big part of his life.
"Even when there were times that they weren’t a couple, the love was still very much there."
Well, we think we can all agree that their child is going to have one good-looking set of parents - not to mention that supermodel auntie in Gigi's younger sister, Bella Hadid.
What do you think Gigi and Zayn will call their baby? Let us know in the comments below.
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webtv@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033.