thedailymirror--2020-03-15--Fleabag star lands Prince Edward role in The Crown season four

Fleabag star Angus Imrie has landed a royally exciting role on Netflix hit series The Crown after wowing audiences in the Phoebe Waller-Bridge BBC comedy .
The 25-year-old actor - who is the son of acting legend Celia Imrie , 67 - is set to play Prince Edward in season four of the Crown , which is expected to hit screens later this year .
Angus portrayed Creepy Jake in season two of Fleabag - playing the odd step-son of the title character ’ s sister Claire , played by Sian Clifford .
Now Angus is set to reunite with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Oscar winning star reprising her role as Queen Elizabeth II in season four of The Crown , with Angus playing her youngest son , Edward , the Earl of Wessex .
Seasons four of The Crown is expected to cover the ‘ Thatcher years ’ of British history - spanning from 1979 to 1990 , while X Files legend Gillian Anderson is set to play Maggie T. The Durrells star Josh O ’ Connor will play Prince Charles in the upcoming new season and Erin Doherty is due to reprise her role @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Byrne will play controversial Prince Andrew - who has recently come under fire for his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffery Epstein .
The Crown was expected to run for six seasons , but fans were left disappointed earlier this year when it was announced Imelda Staunton will succeed Olivia Coleman to play HM The Queen in a fifth , final , season .
Screenwriter Peter Morgan explained his decision to cut the show short by one year by sharing his fear that running to six seasons would bring the show too close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the outset I had imagined The Crown running for six seasons , ” he said in January .
“ But now that we have begun work on the stories for season five it has become clear to me that this is the perfect time and place to stop , ” he added .
Claire Foy played The Queen in the first two seasons of the streaming show before handing over the reigns to Olivia .
Some fans were disappointed to see the 35-year-old actress replaced after two seasons - but should be excited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ return in season 4 , presumably in a flashback scene .

Behind the scenes filming of the new series of The Crown
Behind the scenes filming of the new series of The Crown
Fleabag star Angus Imrie will be joining Olivia Coleman on Season four of The Crown later in 2020 to play her youngest on-screen child - Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex
Fleabag star Angus Imrie has landed a royally exciting role on Netflix hit series The Crown after wowing audiences in the Phoebe Waller-Bridge BBC comedy.
The 25-year-old actor - who is the son of acting legend Celia Imrie, 67 - is set to play Prince Edward in season four of the Crown, which is expected to hit screens later this year.
Angus portrayed Creepy Jake in season two of Fleabag - playing the odd step-son of the title character’s sister Claire, played by Sian Clifford.
Now Angus is set to reunite with Fleabag’s Olivia Colman - with the Oscar winning star reprising her role as Queen Elizabeth II in season four of The Crown, with Angus playing her youngest son, Edward, the Earl of Wessex.
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Seasons four of The Crown is expected to cover the ‘Thatcher years’ of British history - spanning from 1979 to 1990, while X Files legend Gillian Anderson is set to play Maggie T.
The Durrells star Josh O’Connor will play Prince Charles in the upcoming new season and Erin Doherty is due to reprise her role as Princess Anne.
Meanwhile newcomer Tom Byrne will play controversial Prince Andrew - who has recently come under fire for his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffery Epstein.
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The Crown was expected to run for six seasons, but fans were left disappointed earlier this year when it was announced Imelda Staunton will succeed Olivia Coleman to play HM The Queen in a fifth, final, season.
Screenwriter Peter Morgan explained his decision to cut the show short by one year by sharing his fear that running to six seasons would bring the show too close to recent historical events.
“At the outset I had imagined The Crown running for six seasons,” he said in January.
Image: Netflix/PA) Netflix/PA)
“But now that we have begun work on the stories for season five it has become clear to me that this is the perfect time and place to stop,” he added.
Claire Foy played The Queen in the first two seasons of the streaming show before handing over the reigns to Olivia.
Some fans were disappointed to see the 35-year-old actress replaced after two seasons - but should be excited to know the star is due to return in season 4, presumably in a flashback scene.


thedailymirror--2020-03-15--Arsenal plot Issa Diop transfer as Mikel Arteta considers complete defensive overhaul

Arsenal are plotting a move for West Ham ’ s Issa Diop as boss Mikel Arteta sets about ironing out their defensive deficiencies .
Despite the Hammers ’ struggles , centre-back Diop has impressed since arriving from Toulouse in the summer of 2018 .
And as Arteta heads towards his first transfer window as Gunners boss , he believes the Frenchman could help solve a problem that his club has had for years .
Diop has already attracted interest from Manchester United during his time in England but West Ham co-owner David Sullivan issued a strong hands-off warning to Old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ready to test the Eastenders ’ resolve and there is a belief that if David Moyes ’ s men fail to beat the drop that they could get the player on the cheap with him likely to seek a move away from the London Stadium .
Diop , 23 , still has three years to run on his contract at West Ham from June .
West Ham paid Toulouse £22.5m for the player , who has been capped six times by the world champions .
If they remain in the Premier League , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than double that figure , considering the length left on his deal .
Arsenal are preparing to welcome another Frenchman , William Saliba , into the first-team fold at the Emirates next season .
Saliba remained on loan at Saint-Etienne this term , having been signed last summer , to gain further first-team experience .
But he will battle to be first choice under Arteta in 2020-21 , while question marks remain over the long-term futures of both Sokratis and Shkodran Mustafi .
Arteta , meanwhile , hit the headlines after it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
After the shocking news came to light , the following day the Premier League and the English Football League decided that it would postpone all games until April 3 at the earliest .

The Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has turned his attention to West Ham defender Issa Diop as part of a plan to completely revamp Arsenal's backline
Arsenal are plotting a move for West Ham’s Issa Diop as boss Mikel Arteta sets about ironing out their defensive deficiencies.
Despite the Hammers’ struggles, centre-back Diop has impressed since arriving from Toulouse in the summer of 2018.
And as Arteta heads towards his first transfer window as Gunners boss, he believes the Frenchman could help solve a problem that his club has had for years.
Diop has already attracted interest from Manchester United during his time in England but West Ham co-owner David Sullivan issued a strong hands-off warning to Old Trafford bosses.
However, Arsenal are ready to test the Eastenders’ resolve and there is a belief that if David Moyes’s men fail to beat the drop that they could get the player on the cheap with him likely to seek a move away from the London Stadium.
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Diop, 23, still has three years to run on his contract at West Ham from June.
West Ham paid Toulouse £22.5m for the player, who has been capped six times by the world champions.
If they remain in the Premier League, then they would almost certainly ask for more than double that figure, considering the length left on his deal.
Arsenal are preparing to welcome another Frenchman, William Saliba, into the first-team fold at the Emirates next season.
Saliba remained on loan at Saint-Etienne this term, having been signed last summer, to gain further first-team experience.
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But he will battle to be first choice under Arteta in 2020-21, while question marks remain over the long-term futures of both Sokratis and Shkodran Mustafi.
Arteta, meanwhile, hit the headlines after it emerged the Gunners boss had contracted coronavirus.
After the shocking news came to light, the following day the Premier League and the English Football League decided that it would postpone all games until April 3 at the earliest.


thedailymirror--2020-03-15--Coronavirus: Virgin Atlantic boss to plead for £7.5bn airline bailout from government

Virgin Atlantic are believed to be preparing to plead with the government for a £7.5billion bailout so the company can survive the coronavirus pandemic which has battered the airline industry .
Travel bans around the globe combined with people deciding not to holiday because of the killer bug means profits have plummeted for a number of airline companies .
It is believed the measures being rolled out to tackle coronavirus will see airlines such as Virgin Atlantic , British Airways , easyJet and Ryanair having no choice but to ground their aircrafts which will cost thousands of jobs .
Peter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is set to write to Prime Minister Boris Johnson asking for the colossal survival package , Sky News reports .
The letter , co-signed by the company ’ s chief executive Shai Weiss , urges the government to grant a number of leading airlines a credit facility which is essential during the global crisis .
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Email webnews @ mirror.co.uk Mr Norris is asking for the rescue package , worth between £5 billion and £7.5 billion , to include cash advances which would be paid back once @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to normal .
A source close to the airline said that Mr Norris would also ask Mr Johnson to extended the amount of time airlines can keep planes grounded without losing take-off and landing slots .
Chief executive Mark Anderson confirmed the news in an email to staff - adding it was with `` enormous sadness '' that the company could no longer continue .
Flybe had struggled to raise funds after narrowly staving off trouble in January .
A collapse was averted two months ago when the government said it would review @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which hits domestic flights hard because it 's charged at both departure and arrival .
Flybe also agreed a financial arrangement to defer tax payments of `` less than £10 million '' with HM Revenue and Customs , deferring its Air Passenger Duty payments .
But bookings then severely dropped off due to the coronavirus outbreak which `` made a difficult situation worse '' , it is understood .
The International Air Transport Association , which represents airlines globally , says the estimated revenue losses for 2020 because of coronavirus could total as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £88 billion ) .

Peter Norris is set to write to Prime Minister Boris Johnson for the colossal package as the airline industry is battered by travel bans across the globe to tackle coronavirus
Virgin Atlantic are believed to be preparing to plead with the government for a £7.5billion bailout so the company can survive the coronavirus pandemic which has battered the airline industry.
Travel bans around the globe combined with people deciding not to holiday because of the killer bug means profits have plummeted for a number of airline companies.
It is believed the measures being rolled out to tackle coronavirus will see airlines such as Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, easyJet and Ryanair having no choice but to ground their aircrafts which will cost thousands of jobs.
Peter Norris, chairman of Virgin Atlantic, is set to write to Prime Minister Boris Johnson asking for the colossal survival package, Sky News reports.
The letter, co-signed by the company’s chief executive Shai Weiss, urges the government to grant a number of leading airlines a credit facility which is essential during the global crisis.
Do you have a coronovirus story? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk
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Mr Norris is asking for the rescue package, worth between £5 billion and £7.5 billion, to include cash advances which would be paid back once travel bans are lifted and business returns to normal.
A source close to the airline said that Mr Norris would also ask Mr Johnson to extended the amount of time airlines can keep planes grounded without losing take-off and landing slots.
Last week Europe’s largest regional airline Flybe collapsed into administration claiming coronavirus caused "additional pressure".
Chief executive Mark Anderson confirmed the news in an email to staff - adding it was with "enormous sadness" that the company could no longer continue.
Flybe had struggled to raise funds after narrowly staving off trouble in January.
A collapse was averted two months ago when the government said it would review air passenger duty (APD) - which hits domestic flights hard because it's charged at both departure and arrival.
Flybe also agreed a financial arrangement to defer tax payments of "less than £10 million" with HM Revenue and Customs, deferring its Air Passenger Duty payments.
But bookings then severely dropped off due to the coronavirus outbreak which "made a difficult situation worse", it is understood.
The International Air Transport Association, which represents airlines globally, says the estimated revenue losses for 2020 because of coronavirus could total as much as $113 billion dollars (£88 billion).


thedailymirror--2020-03-15--EastEnders' Rita Simons says Barbara Windsor has 'spark' amid health battle

Former EastEnders star Rita Simonds says she was encouraged to see Dame Barbara Windsor maintaining her infamous ‘ cheeky ’ spirit during a recent visit to the Alzheimer ’ s stricken star .
Rita , 43 , played Roxy Mitchell - the niece of iconic Peggy Mitchell - for a decade between 2007 and 2017 where she formed a strong bond with 82-year-old acting legend Barbara .
The actress said that she has been saddened to see her friend and former colleague deteriorate since she announced she had been diagnosed with Alzheimer ’ s in 2018 .
Opening up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Magazine , Rita said that it can be tough to visit Barbara - but has been encouraged to see the star maintaining her jovial personality .
“ I went to see her the other day , ” Rita explained .
“ She remembered me and I was pleased because Scott her husband had said : ‘ If she doesn ’ t recognise you , please don ’ t be offended.
’ I ’ ve always known Barbara as the funniest , sharpest , wittiest , life and soul , ” she continued .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ funny , cheeky spark , but it ’ s hard to visit her , ” Rita added .
Barbara ’ s husband , 56-year-old Scott Mitchell , revealed in 2018 that the actress had been diagnosed with Alzheimer 's disease four years previously .
He has detailed the agony of seeing his wife struggle to recall details of her own life and to identify long term friends and family .
He told the Sunday Mirror in January that the actress `` still has the most wonderful sense of humour '' and `` we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But he said : `` I 've definitely seen a progression in the last year .
Barbara 's symptoms have deepened , especially where her confusion is concerned .
`` Constantly , she does not realise where we are , even in the house .
She will ask me , ‘ When are we going home ?
’ '' he continued .
`` It 's heartbreaking .
They are very difficult situations to be faced with , '' he added .

The former soap star says she met Barbara recently and was encouraged to see her keeping hold of her 'cheeky' spirit amid ongoing battle with Alzheimer's disease
Former EastEnders star Rita Simonds says she was encouraged to see Dame Barbara Windsor maintaining her infamous ‘cheeky’ spirit during a recent visit to the Alzheimer’s stricken star.
Rita, 43, played Roxy Mitchell - the niece of iconic Peggy Mitchell - for a decade between 2007 and 2017 where she formed a strong bond with 82-year-old acting legend Barbara.
The actress said that she has been saddened to see her friend and former colleague deteriorate since she announced she had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2018.
Opening up to The Sun on Sunday’s Fabulous Magazine, Rita said that it can be tough to visit Barbara - but has been encouraged to see the star maintaining her jovial personality.
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“I went to see her the other day,” Rita explained.
“She remembered me and I was pleased because Scott her husband had said: ‘If she doesn’t recognise you, please don’t be offended.’ I’ve always known Barbara as the funniest, sharpest, wittiest, life and soul,” she continued.
“She’s still got that funny, cheeky spark, but it’s hard to visit her,” Rita added.
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Barbara’s husband, 56-year-old Scott Mitchell, revealed in 2018 that the actress had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease four years previously.
He has detailed the agony of seeing his wife struggle to recall details of her own life and to identify long term friends and family.
He told the Sunday Mirror in January that the actress "still has the most wonderful sense of humour" and "we can still make each other laugh".
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But he said: "I've definitely seen a progression in the last year. Barbara's symptoms have deepened, especially where her confusion is concerned.
"Constantly, she does not realise where we are, even in the house. She will ask me, ‘When are we going home?’" he continued.
"It's heartbreaking. They are very difficult situations to be faced with," he added.


thedailymirror--2020-03-15--Virgil van Dijk makes promise to Liverpool fans over Premier League title celebrations

Virgil van Dijk is “ gutted ” at the prospect of Liverpool fans being unable to properly celebrate a first league title in 30 years .
The coronavirus pandemic has forced the Premier League to be suspended until April 3 at the earliest .
After that , there is still the on-going possibility of games being played in empty stadiums .
Kop hero Van Dijk is in limbo like everyone else , and feels sad for supporters who were looking forward to getting their title party started before the world health threat .
But he has promised Liverpool ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them when normal service is resumed .
“ If we won it in an empty stadium and the fans weren ’ t there , I ’ d be gutted for them , ” said the defender .
“ Obviously , if there are no fans at Anfield , then it will be a bit of a blow – no one wants to play games without the fans .
“ And it would be like that for fans of all the clubs in the Premier League .
Everyone who wants to go and support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be at the game , will find it tough .
“ Until a decision is made on how we go on from here , then we just have to deal with it .
“ But when it happens , we are still bringing the title to our fans , definitely .
“ We all have to be sensible and deal with it with common sense .
If the authorities make that judgement , we just have to deal with it and accept it.
” With some health officials warning the COVID-19 crisis is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ April 3 , and last until at least June , it ’ s unlikely football will return to full stadiums following the initial 22-day suspension .
The FA and Premier League will assess the situation again at the beginning of April and privately admit they are in “ wait-and-see ” mode .
But officials at some top Premier League clubs believe the situation is likely to intensify and all planning at present is purely hypothetical .
Of more immediate concern to them is how to keep players fit if training complexes are closed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arsenal , with other clubs expected to follow suit .
One Premier League club official said : “ These are uncharted waters for all of us .
New problems are emerging every hour , let alone every day .
It ’ s hard to do any detailed forward planning because no one knows how long this might last .
“ All we can do is batten down the hatches and take the appropriate advice to protect our players and all the staff .
”

The Liverpool captain admitted that he is hugely disappointed by the news that the club might have to lift its first league trophy in 30 years without the fanbase
Virgil van Dijk is “gutted” at the prospect of Liverpool fans being unable to properly celebrate a first league title in 30 years.
The coronavirus pandemic has forced the Premier League to be suspended until April 3 at the earliest.
After that, there is still the on-going possibility of games being played in empty stadiums.
Kop hero Van Dijk is in limbo like everyone else, and feels sad for supporters who were looking forward to getting their title party started before the world health threat.
But he has promised Liverpool ’s players will still make it special for them when normal service is resumed.
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“If we won it in an empty stadium and the fans weren’t there, I’d be gutted for them,” said the defender.
“Obviously, if there are no fans at Anfield, then it will be a bit of a blow – no one wants to play games without the fans.
“And it would be like that for fans of all the clubs in the Premier League. Everyone who wants to go and support their team, but can’t be at the game, will find it tough.
“Until a decision is made on how we go on from here, then we just have to deal with it.
“But when it happens, we are still bringing the title to our fans, definitely.
“We all have to be sensible and deal with it with common sense. If the authorities make that judgement, we just have to deal with it and accept it.”
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With some health officials warning the COVID-19 crisis is set to peak in the weeks AFTER April 3, and last until at least June, it’s unlikely football will return to full stadiums following the initial 22-day suspension.
The FA and Premier League will assess the situation again at the beginning of April and privately admit they are in “wait-and-see” mode.
But officials at some top Premier League clubs believe the situation is likely to intensify and all planning at present is purely hypothetical.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Of more immediate concern to them is how to keep players fit if training complexes are closed – currently the case at Everton and Arsenal , with other clubs expected to follow suit.
One Premier League club official said: “These are uncharted waters for all of us. New problems are emerging every hour, let alone every day. It’s hard to do any detailed forward planning because no one knows how long this might last.
“All we can do is batten down the hatches and take the appropriate advice to protect our players and all the staff.”


thedailymirror--2020-03-15--Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon shares real life miscarriage agony

Coronation Street actress Samia Longchambon has opened up for the first time about a miscarriage she suffered while trying to expand her family with husband Sylvain .
The 37-year-old soap star has played Maria Connor on Corrie since 2000 - and has been married to 39-year-old Dancing On Ice skater Sylvain since 2016 after falling for each other on the set of the reality contest in 2013 .
Earlier this year , Samia ’ s Corrie character was seen experiencing a miscarriage with boyfriend Gary Windass - who is played by Mikey North .
The scenes , which aired in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as she explains she endured the heartache of suffering the loss of an unborn child herself .
“ I unfortunately went through it myself and miscarried , ” Samia - who is mum to 20-year-old daughter Freya and four-year-old son Yves - told The Sun on Sunday ’ s Fabulous magazine .
“ It was about five and a half years ago , before I got pregnant with Yves .
I ’ ve never spoken about it before , ” the actress said .
Explaining her experience , Samia revealed she sugared a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when the body still thinks it is pregnant even after a miscarriage has occurred .
The actress said she didn ’ t experience any bleeding and had attended an early scan where doctors failed to find a heartbeat but told her to return a week later to “ see if anything changed ” .
The star said she did later require a procedure after it became apparent she had lost her baby - but astonishingly went straight to work afterwards to continue filming Coronation Street .
Samia now thinks she didn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unwittingly made her relive history when they wrote a miscarriage plot into Maria ’ s story line .
“ Corrie didn ’ t know because I ’ d not told anyone at work about my miscarriage .
They were quite shocked because I still went to work afterwards .
In a way , [ filming ] was actually quite cathartic , because I don ’ t think I fully ever got to grips with what happened , ” she said .
“ That ’ s why , with this story line , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for me and my own personal story , and also for all women that have been through it , watching it with their families , ” she said .
Samia added that she hopes other women can be inspired to remain hopeful in the face of the agony of experiencing such a loss - pointing out that she fell pregnant with her son just three months after her own terrible loss .
The star welcomed her daughter in October 2000 when she was married to property developer Matt Smith - who she later @ @ @ @ @ @ @ son Yves with French husband Sylvain in September 2015 .

The soap actress has played Maria Connor on the ITV show since 2000 and a recent storyline saw her character experience a miscarriage - which is something Samia has revealed happened to her in real life too
Coronation Street actress Samia Longchambon has opened up for the first time about a miscarriage she suffered while trying to expand her family with husband Sylvain.
The 37-year-old soap star has played Maria Connor on Corrie since 2000 - and has been married to 39-year-old Dancing On Ice skater Sylvain since 2016 after falling for each other on the set of the reality contest in 2013.
Earlier this year, Samia’s Corrie character was seen experiencing a miscarriage with boyfriend Gary Windass - who is played by Mikey North.
The scenes, which aired in January, were particularly difficult for Samia as she explains she endured the heartache of suffering the loss of an unborn child herself.
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“I unfortunately went through it myself and miscarried,” Samia - who is mum to 20-year-old daughter Freya and four-year-old son Yves - told The Sun on Sunday’s Fabulous magazine.
“It was about five and a half years ago, before I got pregnant with Yves. I’ve never spoken about it before,” the actress said.
Explaining her experience, Samia revealed she sugared a “missed miscarriage” - which is when the body still thinks it is pregnant even after a miscarriage has occurred.
The actress said she didn’t experience any bleeding and had attended an early scan where doctors failed to find a heartbeat but told her to return a week later to “see if anything changed”.
The star said she did later require a procedure after it became apparent she had lost her baby - but astonishingly went straight to work afterwards to continue filming Coronation Street .
Samia now thinks she didn’t confront her own agony until soap writers unwittingly made her relive history when they wrote a miscarriage plot into Maria’s story line.
Image: Getty Images for Nickelodeon Slimefest) Getty Images for Nickelodeon Slimefest)
“Corrie didn’t know because I’d not told anyone at work about my miscarriage. They were quite shocked because I still went to work afterwards. In a way, [filming] was actually quite cathartic, because I don’t think I fully ever got to grips with what happened,” she said.
“That’s why, with this story line, I really wanted to get it right – for me and my own personal story, and also for all women that have been through it, watching it with their families,” she said.
Samia added that she hopes other women can be inspired to remain hopeful in the face of the agony of experiencing such a loss - pointing out that she fell pregnant with her son just three months after her own terrible loss.
The star welcomed her daughter in October 2000 when she was married to property developer Matt Smith - who she later divorced in 2011.
The star welcomed son Yves with French husband Sylvain in September 2015.


thedailymirror--2020-03-15--Coronavirus: British shopper mugged for his toilet roll amid stockpiling panic

A 56-year-old man was mugged for his loo roll - moments after he found two of the few remaining packs in a London shop .
The victim , Dinendra , was leaving discount store Savers when someone ran up behind him and snatched one of the rolls he was carrying .
Loo roll has been in high demand following panic buying across the country as people prepare for a country-wide lockdown over coronavirus .
The shaken shopper called the police after he was jumped outside Savers in Harringay , North London .
He said : “ Its not the value @ @ @ @ @ @ @ principle.
” Huge crowds formed at the Savers Dinendra was shopping at today , with some shoppers being snapped grabbing 18 loo rolls .
He told MailOnline : `` I was shaken and shocked .
Is that what we have come to ?
Its not the value of the toilet roll , its the principle '' I 'm concerned about the vulnerable people , the elderly .
In terms of their health and their emotions as well . ''
Metropolitan Police said the incident has not yet been reported .
Many supermarkets have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loo roll , hand wash , hand sanitiser and pasta following empty shelves across many of the country 's stores .
Budget supermarket Aldi said today customers would only be able to buy four items of the same product in its stores .
Tesco has imposed a limit on certain items including pasta , baked beans and UHT milk - which will all be limited to five per person .
Strict restrictions on when supermarkets can deliver to people 's homes will also be scrapped to help retailers meet the increased demand .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a joint letter to consumers asking everyone to work together to ensure there is enough food for everyone .
The letter asks for people to be more considerate and to look after those who are elderly , vulnerable or choosing to remain at home .
The number of confirmed coronavirus patients in the UK has jumped by 342 taking the total of confirmed cases to 1,140 .

Dinendra, 56, said he was left 'shaking' after someone came up behind him and snatched one of the loo rolls he had just purchased from Savers in North London
A 56-year-old man was mugged for his loo roll - moments after he found two of the few remaining packs in a London shop.
The victim, Dinendra, was leaving discount store Savers when someone ran up behind him and snatched one of the rolls he was carrying.
Loo roll has been in high demand following panic buying across the country as people prepare for a country-wide lockdown over coronavirus.
The shaken shopper called the police after he was jumped outside Savers in Harringay, North London.
He said: “Its not the value of the toilet roll, its the principle.”
Huge crowds formed at the Savers Dinendra was shopping at today, with some shoppers being snapped grabbing 18 loo rolls.
Image: Dinendra Haria/LNP) Dinendra Haria/LNP)
He told MailOnline : "I was shaken and shocked. Is that what we have come to? Its not the value of the toilet roll, its the principle
"I'm concerned about the vulnerable people, the elderly. In terms of their health and their emotions as well."
Metropolitan Police said the incident has not yet been reported.
Many supermarkets have put restrictions on essential items such as loo roll, hand wash, hand sanitiser and pasta following empty shelves across many of the country's stores.
Image: Dinendra Haria/LNP) Dinendra Haria/LNP)
Budget supermarket Aldi said today customers would only be able to buy four items of the same product in its stores.
Tesco has imposed a limit on certain items including pasta, baked beans and UHT milk - which will all be limited to five per person.
Strict restrictions on when supermarkets can deliver to people's homes will also be scrapped to help retailers meet the increased demand.
Meanwhile British Retail Consortium members have sent a joint letter to consumers asking everyone to work together to ensure there is enough food for everyone.
The letter asks for people to be more considerate and to look after those who are elderly, vulnerable or choosing to remain at home.
The number of confirmed coronavirus patients in the UK has jumped by 342 taking the total of confirmed cases to 1,140.
The UK death toll is 21.


thedailymirror--2020-03-15--Man Utd, Barcelona and Man City 'track Turkish teenager Omer Faruk Beyaz'

Fenerbahce youngster Omer Faruk Beyaz has attracted the interest of several major clubs despite not playing a game for the Turkish side .
Barcelona , Juventus and Inter Milan are all interested in purchasing the 16-year-old - but it 's Manchester United and Manchester City who could be the ones to clinch the deal , according to a report from Fotospor , as the two Manchester sides have increased their scouting network in Turkey .
The attacking midfielder 's contract will expire in June 2021 , while his club are hoping they do n't endure another ‘ Merih Demiral case @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the academy is snatched away by a larger club .
It comes as Mirror Sport can exclusively reveal that the Manchester rivals will lock horns in the pursuit of Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish .
United - along with Tottenham - had enquired about the attacker during January 's transfer window - but the club and player were unwilling to do business .
But now the Red Devils are looking at lining up a huge bid in the summer transfer window for the 24-year-old , with it seeming all the more likely that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will indeed sign a new contract with Leicester City .
Manchester City , too , will look to make a swoop on Grealish , with boss Pep Guardiola looking to make a clear out of some of his underperforming players .
Grealish has been in the form of his life this campaign .
So far , he has netted nine goals , provided five assists , and helped the Villans reach the Carabao Cup final , which was supposed to take place in March but has since been postponded owing to the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the interest of England boss Gareth Southgate .
Grealish has represented England at under-21 level but is yet to earn his first cap for the Three Lions .
He is expected to make his first appearance as an England in their upcoming friendlies , which will , too , be played on a postponed date .

A number of major European clubs have been tracking 16-year-old sensation Omer Faruk Beyaz - even though the teenager is yet to make an appearance for Fenerbahce
Fenerbahce youngster Omer Faruk Beyaz has attracted the interest of several major clubs despite not playing a game for the Turkish side.
Barcelona , Juventus and Inter Milan are all interested in purchasing the 16-year-old - but it's Manchester United and Manchester City who could be the ones to clinch the deal, according to a report from Fotospor , as the two Manchester sides have increased their scouting network in Turkey.
The attacking midfielder's contract will expire in June 2021, while his club are hoping they don't endure another ‘Merih Demiral case’ in which a promising talent in the academy is snatched away by a larger club.
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It comes as Mirror Sport can exclusively reveal that the Manchester rivals will lock horns in the pursuit of Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish.
United - along with Tottenham - had enquired about the attacker during January's transfer window - but the club and player were unwilling to do business.
But now the Red Devils are looking at lining up a huge bid in the summer transfer window for the 24-year-old, with it seeming all the more likely that their other target, James Maddison, will indeed sign a new contract with Leicester City.
Manchester City, too, will look to make a swoop on Grealish, with boss Pep Guardiola looking to make a clear out of some of his underperforming players.
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
Grealish has been in the form of his life this campaign. So far, he has netted nine goals, provided five assists, and helped the Villans reach the Carabao Cup final, which was supposed to take place in March but has since been postponded owing to the coronavirus outbreak.
His performances have even garnered the interest of England boss Gareth Southgate.
Grealish has represented England at under-21 level but is yet to earn his first cap for the Three Lions.
He is expected to make his first appearance as an England in their upcoming friendlies, which will, too, be played on a postponed date.


thedailymirror--2020-03-15--Why Prince William and Harry have really fallen out - and it happened before Meghan

The rift between Prince William and Harry is 'worse than ever ' , a new report has claimed .
As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex get ready to give up their royal duties on March 31 , sources close to the family have said tension between the two brothers has been mounting and predates Harry 's marriage to Meghan Markle .
The pair have been drifting apart since as far back as when Harry left the army in 2015 , the Daily Mail reports .
Last week he embarrassingly told Russian pranksters - who phoned him pretending to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that his military service had contributed to making him 'normal ' .
`` You forget , I was in the military for ten years so I 'm more normal than my family would like to believe , '' he reportedly said .
Harry is said to have found his time in the army fulfilling and to have struggled with returning to civilian life , at points even considering becoming a firefighter or rugby coach , it is claimed .
Those close to the family say that at the same time , he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fiddle to William .
`` Harry has always been looking for signs that he belongs , but soon all he could see – I think wrongly – were signs that told him he was n't needed , '' said one royal source .
`` He should have taken his father 's advice and stayed in the military .
Leaving the Army was the worst thing he could have done . ''
Another has claimed that : `` It did n't help that William never let Harry forget which of them was going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , is said to feel his brother 'disrespected ' the monarchy when he made the bombshell announcement in January that he and Meghan would be stepping back from the royal family .
Harry publicly admitted he and his brother were 'on different paths ' last October in an interview with ITN 's Tom Bradby , during his and Meghan 's tour to South Africa .
`` We do n't see as much of each other as we used to because we are so busy but I love him dearly and the majority of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' he said .
In the same interview , Meghan admitted that she was 'not really OK ' .
Last week the couple carried out out their last official engagements before they give up their HRH titles at the end of the month .
They were labelled 'spiteful ' by some critics for not bringing their 10-month-old son back to the UK with them so he could spend time with his family , including the Queen and Prince Philip .
However , it was later claimed that Archie remained in Canada due to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus COVID-19 , which has claimed the lives of thousands of people around the world .

Harry and Will share awkward greeting as they take their seats for Commonwealth Service
Harry and Will share awkward greeting as they take their seats for Commonwealth Service
As Prince Harry gets ready to step back from the royal family, it has been claimed the tension with his brother is 'worse than ever' and predates Megxit
Why Prince William and Harry have really fallen out - and it happened before Meghan
The rift between Prince William and Harry is 'worse than ever', a new report has claimed.
As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex get ready to give up their royal duties on March 31, sources close to the family have said tension between the two brothers has been mounting and predates Harry's marriage to Meghan Markle .
The pair have been drifting apart since as far back as when Harry left the army in 2015, the Daily Mail reports.
Last week he embarrassingly told Russian pranksters - who phoned him pretending to be the Swedish environmental campaigner Greta Thunberg - that his military service had contributed to making him 'normal'.
"You forget, I was in the military for ten years so I'm more normal than my family would like to believe," he reportedly said.
Image: UK Press via Getty Images) UK Press via Getty Images)
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Harry is said to have found his time in the army fulfilling and to have struggled with returning to civilian life, at points even considering becoming a firefighter or rugby coach, it is claimed.
Those close to the family say that at the same time, he was also becoming increasingly frustrated over playing second fiddle to William.
"Harry has always been looking for signs that he belongs, but soon all he could see – I think wrongly – were signs that told him he wasn't needed," said one royal source.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"He should have taken his father's advice and stayed in the military. Leaving the Army was the worst thing he could have done."
Another has claimed that: "It didn't help that William never let Harry forget which of them was going to be King."
William, meanwhile, is said to feel his brother 'disrespected' the monarchy when he made the bombshell announcement in January that he and Meghan would be stepping back from the royal family.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Harry publicly admitted he and his brother were 'on different paths' last October in an interview with ITN's Tom Bradby, during his and Meghan's tour to South Africa.
"We don't see as much of each other as we used to because we are so busy but I love him dearly and the majority of stuff is created out of nothing," he said.
In the same interview, Meghan admitted that she was 'not really OK'.
Last week the couple carried out out their last official engagements before they give up their HRH titles at the end of the month.
They were labelled 'spiteful' by some critics for not bringing their 10-month-old son back to the UK with them so he could spend time with his family, including the Queen and Prince Philip.
However, it was later claimed that Archie remained in Canada due to his parents' fears over the deadly coronavirus COVID-19, which has claimed the lives of thousands of people around the world.


thedailymirror--2020-03-15--Troops use Fortnite-style VR computer game to prepare for battlefield combat

Troops are to get combat-ready using virtual reality training based on the popular computer game Fortnite .
A state-of-the-art simulator , relying on the same software , is being trialled by British squaddies .
The interactive approach allows 30 soldiers to take part at the same time in virtual battlefield combat .
Headset-wearing soldiers can hold replica guns as well as crouch and crawl .
The simulator , named Saf-Tac , uses the Unreal Engine 4 , the software utilised by Fortnite .
Gaming bosses claim it will make combat training more “ realistic , intuitive and immersive ” before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SimCentric was awarded £300,000 from the Government after successful initial tests with the Parachute Regiment at the Infantry Training Centre Catterick in North Yorkshire .
Tom Constable , a director of the company and former Army officer , said : “ I ’ m proud to help train the Armed Forces of the future .
“ I joined the British Army in 2006 and served in Afghanistan .
“ This gave me a passion for building technology that will reduce the risk to our forces and improve the quality of training , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chiefs say the simulator , which features high-definition surround sound and ultra-realistic graphics , can mimic real-life training exercises .
Tests will be rolled out with the Army , Royal Air Force and Royal Marines this year .
Ministry of Defence science adviser Professor Dame Angela McLean said : “ The MOD is committed to developing innovative ways to combat the challenges our Armed Forces face .
“ This new simulator is one way we are bringing training into the next generation .
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British troops are getting prepared for warzone conditions using futuristic software that powers popular online game Fortnite that is the brainchild of a former Army officer
Troops use Fortnite-style VR computer game to prepare for battlefield combat
Troops are to get combat-ready using virtual reality training based on the popular computer game Fortnite.
A state-of-the-art simulator, relying on the same software, is being trialled by British squaddies.
The interactive approach allows 30 soldiers to take part at the same time in virtual battlefield combat.
Headset-wearing soldiers can hold replica guns as well as crouch and crawl.
The simulator, named Saf-Tac, uses the Unreal Engine 4, the software utilised by Fortnite.
Image: SimCentric) SimCentric)
Gaming bosses claim it will make combat training more “realistic, intuitive and immersive” before troops enter the battlefield.
Software company SimCentric was awarded £300,000 from the Government after successful initial tests with the Parachute Regiment at the Infantry Training Centre Catterick in North Yorkshire.
Tom Constable, a director of the company and former Army officer, said: “I’m proud to help train the Armed Forces of the future.
Image: SimCentric) SimCentric) Image: SimCentric) SimCentric)
“I joined the British Army in 2006 and served in Afghanistan.
“This gave me a passion for building technology that will reduce the risk to our forces and improve the quality of training, with the aim of saving lives.”
Forces chiefs say the simulator, which features high-definition surround sound and ultra-realistic graphics, can mimic real-life training exercises.
Tests will be rolled out with the Army, Royal Air Force and Royal Marines this year.
Ministry of Defence science adviser Professor Dame Angela McLean said: “The MOD is committed to developing innovative ways to combat the challenges our Armed Forces face.
“This new simulator is one way we are bringing training into the next generation.”
Around 78 million people play Fortnite every month globally.


thedailymirror--2020-03-15--Soldier dead in room for three weeks felt bullied 23 times before death

A soldier who lay dead and unnoticed in his room for three weeks had felt bullied on 23 separate occasions .
LCpl Bernie Mongan was also allegedly threatened and mocked by some senior members of his chain of command while serving with the Intelligence Corps .
The Sunday Mirror has learned the 33-year-old Royal Signals NCO was twice reduced to tears and was left feeling “ anxious and distressed ” after reportedly being bullied .
He told colleagues he felt failed by his chain of command , believing superiors were “ ignorant ” of his mental state .
The Sunday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had recorded 23 separate incidents in which he felt he was threatened , bullied and intimidated .
LCpl Mongan , who was attached to the 1st Military Intelligence Battalion , was found dead on January 23 .
Police believe he died three weeks earlier .
He was also the victim of an alleged race hate attack when he was beaten up by seven soldiers because of his Irish accent .
He was knocked out trying to stop a woman being harassed by soldiers in a nightclub near Catterick Garrison , North Yorks .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a fractured eye socket in the October 2018 attack .
One source said : “ Bernie was left very shaken up .
He left work 20 minutes early to get back to his room while it was still light .
His attackers were also on the same base and he felt threatened .
“ But the response next day was , ‘ You ’ re a grown man .
Saying you left early because you didn ’ t want to walk back in the dark isn ’ t an excuse ’ .
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with irritable bowel syndrome but was allegedly told other soldiers thought he was lying about it .
By September he was feeling “ stressed , anxious and pushed out ” .
It can be revealed LCpl Mongan sought help from a battalion welfare unit and a coroner told his wife tests could not find the cause of his death .
Mum-of-three Beth , 30 , said : “ It ’ s another devastating blow for us .
Bernie ’ s mum is struggling to come to terms with not having answers and is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There is no record of any formal complaint made by LCpl Mongan of alleged bullying , harassment or discrimination .
Investigations into his tragic death continue.
” Beth hopes a full level 2 inquest will uncover the facts .
To help with legal fees go to crowdjustice.com/case/bernard-mongan .

EXCLUSIVE: LCpL Bernie Mongan of the Royal Signals told of attacks and stress and being reduced to tears before he was found dead after lying unnoticed for three weeks
Soldier dead in room for three weeks felt bullied 23 times before death
A soldier who lay dead and unnoticed in his room for three weeks had felt bullied on 23 separate occasions.
LCpl Bernie Mongan was also allegedly threatened and mocked by some senior members of his chain of command while serving with the Intelligence Corps.
The Sunday Mirror has learned the 33-year-old Royal Signals NCO was twice reduced to tears and was left feeling “anxious and distressed” after reportedly being bullied.
He told colleagues he felt failed by his chain of command, believing superiors were “ignorant” of his mental state.
The Sunday Mirror has been given evidence that he had recorded 23 separate incidents in which he felt he was threatened, bullied and intimidated.
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LCpl Mongan, who was attached to the 1st Military Intelligence Battalion, was found dead on January 23. Police believe he died three weeks earlier.
He was also the victim of an alleged race hate attack when he was beaten up by seven soldiers because of his Irish accent.
He was knocked out trying to stop a woman being harassed by soldiers in a nightclub near Catterick Garrison, North Yorks.
Image: Sunday Mirror) Sunday Mirror)
Dad-of-three Bernie was beaten unconscious and sustained a fractured eye socket in the October 2018 attack.
One source said: “Bernie was left very shaken up. He left work 20 minutes early to get back to his room while it was still light. His attackers were also on the same base and he felt threatened.
“But the response next day was, ‘You’re a grown man. Saying you left early because you didn’t want to walk back in the dark isn’t an excuse’.”
In April 2019 LCpl Mongan was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome but was allegedly told other soldiers thought he was lying about it.
By September he was feeling “stressed, anxious and pushed out”.
It can be revealed LCpl Mongan sought help from a battalion welfare unit and a coroner told his wife tests could not find the cause of his death.
Mum-of-three Beth, 30, said: “It’s another devastating blow for us. Bernie’s mum is struggling to come to terms with not having answers and is heartbroken.”
The Army said: “There is no record of any formal complaint made by LCpl Mongan of alleged bullying, harassment or discrimination. Investigations into his tragic death continue.”
Beth hopes a full level 2 inquest will uncover the facts. To help with legal fees go to crowdjustice.com/case/bernard-mongan.


thedailymirror--2020-03-15--Coronavirus: Items restricted at Asda, Teso, Sainsbury's and Morrisons

Supermarkets have had to crack down on shoppers who have been stockpiling in-demand items such as loo roll , hand gel , anti-bacterial spray , pasta and tinned goods .
One man was man mugged outside Savers with someone grabbing his loo roll , while a stampede formed at Aldi as frantic customers raced to get their hands on newly delivered stock .
Many shelves have been stripped bare in the last week or so , with shoppers spotted filling up their trolley and leaving vulnerable adults unable to pick up their weekly goods , reports DevonLive .
The Government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and says there will be enough items for everyone .
Here is a list of the restrictions in place at each supermarket .
Milk , pastas and anti-bacterial wipes all have a five-item maximum on the number people can buy .
The restrictions started online on Sunday morning and in stores on Saturday afternoon .
The supermarket has sold out of many types of pasta online Waitrose is restricting online sales of certain anti-bacterial soaps and wipes .
The supermarket is in talks with supplies to increase orders , reports BBC .
Some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at a local level .
A post on the Morrisons website , reads : `` You may notice that delivery slots for our online groceries service are becoming less readily available as demand for home deliveries increases .
We 're working hard to facilitate as many orders as we can , however please be aware that you may need to book your slot further in advance than usual .
`` You will also discover that there is a maximum order number on selected products so we can make sure our customers still have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ post on the Asda website , reads : `` Like most retailers , we have seen a heightened demand for products both in stores and online – particularly on items like hand sanitizer and cleaning products and as a result , have implemented a two item limit on purchasing these items .
`` Whilst we are doing everything we can to maintain the availability of products for all our customers , we are asking our customers to shop responsibly in our stores and online so that everyone has access to the essentials .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ colleagues for their efforts to make sure our shelves are being refilled regularly and would ask customers to be patient with them as they try to meet this increased demand for products on the shop floor . ''
The supermarket will be setting a limit of five units per customer on a small number of products such as hand wash , toilet rolls and cleaners .
Aldi has restricted all items in its store to four units .
The budget chain tweeted to say it had seen an `` unprecedented demand '' across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all of its customers can purchase everything .
It added : `` All our stores remain open and continue to serve our valued customers .
We have good product availability and our colleagues are working tirelessly to restock and replenish shelves as quickly as they can . ''
No restrictions have been confirmed yet .
Toilet roll has been rationed to two 12-packs per customer .
The website and app crashed yesterday as people rushed to buy food .
The outrage came as the company said it was struggling to fulfil demand and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to use the site .
`` In this time of unusual demand , we have made the call to temporarily prioritise deliveries for you , our existing customers .
This means , after today we will not be processing new customer bookings for the time being , '' it wrote on Facebook .
`` Naturally , we are very sorry to have to disappoint anyone that chooses Ocado , and we ’ re working hard to increase our delivery capacity . ''
The High Street chemist Boots has restricted the sales of hand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Saturday afternoon , 21 people in the UK have died from the virus so far , with 1,140 people testing positive .
Government authorities have given advice on how to prevent the spread as airlines cancel flights across the world .

Supermarkets Asda, Teso, Sainsbury's, Waitrose and Morrisons have all placed restrictions on certain products to stop shoppers stockpiling amid coronavirus fears
Supermarkets have had to crack down on shoppers who have been stockpiling in-demand items such as loo roll, hand gel, anti-bacterial spray, pasta and tinned goods.
One man was man mugged outside Savers with someone grabbing his loo roll, while a stampede formed at Aldi as frantic customers raced to get their hands on newly delivered stock.
Many shelves have been stripped bare in the last week or so, with shoppers spotted filling up their trolley and leaving vulnerable adults unable to pick up their weekly goods, reports DevonLive .
The Government has urged people not to panic buy and says there will be enough items for everyone.
Here is a list of the restrictions in place at each supermarket.
TESCO
Milk, pastas and anti-bacterial wipes all have a five-item maximum on the number people can buy.
The restrictions started online on Sunday morning and in stores on Saturday afternoon.
The supermarket has sold out of many types of pasta online
WAITROSE
Waitrose is restricting online sales of certain anti-bacterial soaps and wipes. The supermarket is in talks with supplies to increase orders, reports BBC.
Some stores have also introduced their own restrictions at a local level.
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MORRISONS
A post on the Morrisons website, reads: "You may notice that delivery slots for our online groceries service are becoming less readily available as demand for home deliveries increases. We're working hard to facilitate as many orders as we can, however please be aware that you may need to book your slot further in advance than usual.
"You will also discover that there is a maximum order number on selected products so we can make sure our customers still have access to essential products."
ASDA
A post on the Asda website, reads: "Like most retailers, we have seen a heightened demand for products both in stores and online – particularly on items like hand sanitizer and cleaning products and as a result, have implemented a two item limit on purchasing these items.
"Whilst we are doing everything we can to maintain the availability of products for all our customers, we are asking our customers to shop responsibly in our stores and online so that everyone has access to the essentials.
"We are also grateful to our colleagues for their efforts to make sure our shelves are being refilled regularly and would ask customers to be patient with them as they try to meet this increased demand for products on the shop floor."
SAINSBURYS
The supermarket will be setting a limit of five units per customer on a small number of products such as hand wash, toilet rolls and cleaners.
ALDI
Aldi has restricted all items in its store to four units.
The budget chain tweeted to say it had seen an "unprecedented demand" across its range and its wants to make all of its customers can purchase everything.
It added: "All our stores remain open and continue to serve our valued customers. We have good product availability and our colleagues are working tirelessly to restock and replenish shelves as quickly as they can."
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
LIDIL
No restrictions have been confirmed yet.
OCADO
Toilet roll has been rationed to two 12-packs per customer.
The website and app crashed yesterday as people rushed to buy food. The outrage came as the company said it was struggling to fulfil demand and that new customers would not be able to use the site.
"In this time of unusual demand, we have made the call to temporarily prioritise deliveries for you, our existing customers. This means, after today we will not be processing new customer bookings for the time being," it wrote on Facebook .
"Naturally, we are very sorry to have to disappoint anyone that chooses Ocado, and we’re working hard to increase our delivery capacity."
Image: thetomslatter/Twitter) thetomslatter/Twitter)
BOOTS
The High Street chemist Boots has restricted the sales of hand sanitisers to two per person.
As of Saturday afternoon, 21 people in the UK have died from the virus so far, with 1,140 people testing positive.
Government authorities have given advice on how to prevent the spread as airlines cancel flights across the world.


thedailymirror--2020-03-15--Coronavirus latest area-by-area breakdown - as over 70s to be told to self-isolate

For those concerned they have coronavirus in the UK , Public Health England has issued advice about how to self-isolate .
1 .
Stay at home : Do n't leave your house except when you need to seek medical care .
Ask for help buying groceries or have them delivered .
2 .
Stat away from your housemates : Stick in a well-ventilated room away from others , with the door closed .
Use a separate bathroom and wear a facemask when it shared areas .
3 .
Call ahead before visiting the doctors so they can take extra precautionary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and sneezes : Make sure to cover your nose and mouth and to throw away disposable tissues in a plastic waste bag .
5 .
Wash your hands regularly : This should be done often and thoroughly with soap and water , for at least 20 seconds , rinse and dry thoroughly .
6 .
Avoid sharing household items : You should not share dishes , drinking glasses , cups , eating utensils , towels , bedding or other items with other people in your home when you have used them .
After @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with soap and water .
7 .
Do not have visitors in your home .
8 .
Keep away from your pets if possible .
9 .
Keep your clothes clean : Do laundry on the highest temperature possible and clean all surfaces around the washing machine .
10 .
Monitor your symptoms : Seek prompt medical attention if your illness is worsening , for example , if you have difficulty breathing , or if the person you are caring for symptoms are worsening .

How to self-isolate
For those concerned they have coronavirus in the UK, Public Health England has issued advice about how to self-isolate.
1. Stay at home: Don't leave your house except when you need to seek medical care. Ask for help buying groceries or have them delivered.
2. Stay away from your housemates: Stick in a well-ventilated room away from others, with the door closed. Use a separate bathroom and wear a facemask when it shared areas.
3. Call ahead before visiting the doctors so they can take extra precautionary measures.
4. Cover you coughs and sneezes: Make sure to cover your nose and mouth and to throw away disposable tissues in a plastic waste bag.
5. Wash your hands regularly: This should be done often and thoroughly with soap and water, for at least 20 seconds, rinse and dry thoroughly.
6. Avoid sharing household items: You should not share dishes, drinking glasses, cups, eating utensils, towels, bedding or other items with other people in your home when you have used them. After using these items, wash them thoroughly with soap and water.
7. Do not have visitors in your home.
8. Keep away from your pets if possible.
9. Keep your clothes clean: Do laundry on the highest temperature possible and clean all surfaces around the washing machine.
10. Monitor your symptoms: Seek prompt medical attention if your illness is worsening, for example, if you have difficulty breathing, or if the person you are caring for symptoms are worsening.


thedailymirror--2020-03-15--Neymar transfer price set by PSG chief as door opened to summer move

Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo Araujo has declared that Neymar will be available to buy in the next transfer window .
The global superstar , who has struggled with injury this season , has been given the go-ahead to make a move this summer window , according to a report in ESPN via Goal , with his former club Barcelona reported to be the main interested party .
The French side are looking for a slice of what they paid for the world 's most expensive player in 2017 - some £136million will see the Brazil international vacate the Parc @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same with Kylian Mbappe , however - PSG want to keep hold of the World Cup winner at all costs .
It comes as PSG came under hot water for their supposed mimicking of Erling Haaland 's trademark celebration , after the French side knocked Borussia Dortmund out of the Champions League .
In the return leg , PSG scored twice , with goals coming from Neymar and Juan Bernat Velasco , to overturn a 2-1 deficit and earn a place in the quarterfinals of the competition .
Following their victory , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ German forward Haarland , with Mbappe leading the antics , the side replicating the striker 's 'zen ' celebration .
A day before the encounter , Haarland had made a Snapchat post saying that Paris belonged to him .
This might have something to do with PSG 's cutting response from the French champions , as Neymar posted a picture on Instagram after the win , with a caption that read : ‘ Paris is our city , not yours ’ .
England legend Gary Lineker expressed his disdain at PSG 's reaction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'showed a lack of class ' .
Haarland - who uses the zen celebration to express his love for meditation - has shot onto the scene with Dortmund .
He has amassed an astounding 12 goals in 11 games since arriving from Red Bull Salzburg in the January transfer window .

The Brazilian superstar is able to leave the French champions this summer - and for a fee which amounts to just over half of what PSG initially signed him for
Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo Araujo has declared that Neymar will be available to buy in the next transfer window.
The global superstar, who has struggled with injury this season, has been given the go-ahead to make a move this summer window, according to a report in ESPN via Goal, with his former club Barcelona reported to be the main interested party.
The French side are looking for a slice of what they paid for the world's most expensive player in 2017 - some £136million will see the Brazil international vacate the Parc des Princes.
The situation is not the same with Kylian Mbappe, however, as PSG want to keep hold of the World Cup winner at all costs.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
It comes as PSG came under hot water for their supposed mimicking of Erling Haaland's trademark celebration, after the French side knocked Borussia Dortmund out of the Champions League.
In the return leg, PSG scored twice, with goals coming from Neymar and Juan Bernat Velasco, to overturn a 2-1 deficit and earn a place in the quarterfinals of the competition.
Following their victory, PSG took to social media to mock German forward Haarland, with Mbappe leading the antics, the side replicating the striker's 'zen' celebration.
A day before the encounter, Haarland had made a Snapchat post saying that Paris belonged to him.
This might have something to do with PSG's cutting response from the French champions, as Neymar posted a picture on Instagram after the win, with a caption that read: ‘Paris is our city, not yours’.
England legend Gary Lineker expressed his disdain at PSG's reaction in a tweet, saying that they 'showed a lack of class'.
Haarland - who uses the zen celebration to express his love for meditation - has shot onto the scene with Dortmund.
He has amassed an astounding 12 goals in 11 games since arriving from Red Bull Salzburg in the January transfer window.


thedailymirror--2020-03-15--Chris McLaughlin: In Boris Johnson's Budget the poorest are the biggest losers

So , Boris has got it done .
He ’ s performed the final rites for austerity , exorcised Thatcherism and ushered in a new model Tory Party .
It may be a party based on the economic principles of , er , the Labour Party .
But oh how the Tory MPs cheered the transformative Budget that defined the end of an era .
Whatever the outcome of the spending splurge , Britain now has a Prime Minister and a Government committed to the economic opposite of what the Tories have stood for in most people ’ s living @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s own past , an admission of failure .
Instead he and his Chancellor Rishi “ Risky ” Sunak have set a course to rebuild what the Tories have spent so many years destroying .
Suddenly , it ’ s year zero for the Tories , as though the past never happened .
There ’ s cash for everything – planes , trains , roads , schools , the homeless , booze and the NHS .
If this surrender Budget had been delivered by a Labour Chancellor there would have been howls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ takeover .
But this was no Labour Budget , let alone a shift to some quasi-socialist agenda .
In Boris ’ s shiny , sunny uplands the poorest ten per cent of the population remain the biggest losers , social care is neglected and local government faces more cuts while being given more responsibilities .
Gaping holes remain over climate change and an unfair and dysfunctional welfare system remains untouched .
Austerity may be dead but its effects live on .
The NHS and public services would be far better prepared to fight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cut to the bone .
The Budget cash for health goes nowhere near even filling the hole in funding excavated by the Tories in a decade of swingeing real cuts .
The Government promises “ millions if not billions ” and “ whatever it takes ” for the NHS .
We ’ ll see what comes of that .
Not even a blank cheque would be enough to fill the hole left after ten years of cuts .
Sustained underfunding and understaffing has resulted in the loss of 17,000 beds , a shortage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Last week 442,675 calls were made to NHS 111 , 120,000 more than the same period last year and 80,000 more than the week before .
Occupation of acute and general beds was at 93.9 per cent .
The safe limit is 85 per cent .
It is unclear what principles , of justice and fairness for example , underpin Boris ’ s promised land beyond the retention of power .
But it presents a fundamental challenge to Labour .
It won ’ t be good enough for the new leadership to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Boris ’ s right to claim the new ground must be the primary aim .
For that , unity will be the most important and essential weapon .
It ’ s a new landscape .
And it will be a hard battle to claim it anew .

Our man in Westminster shares his views on the Prime Ministers's financial blueprint for Britain - and highlights important areas that remain neglected
Chris McLaughlin: In Boris Johnson's Budget the poorest are the biggest losers
So, Boris has got it done. He’s performed the final rites for austerity, exorcised Thatcherism and ushered in a new model Tory Party.
It may be a party based on the economic principles of, er, the Labour Party. But oh how the Tory MPs cheered the transformative Budget that defined the end of an era.
Maggie must be spinning.
Whatever the outcome of the spending splurge, Britain now has a Prime Minister and a Government committed to the economic opposite of what the Tories have stood for in most people’s living memory.
Boris has junked his party’s own past, an admission of failure.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Instead he and his Chancellor Rishi “Risky” Sunak have set a course to rebuild what the Tories have spent so many years destroying.
Suddenly, it’s year zero for the Tories, as though the past never happened.
There’s cash for everything – planes, trains, roads, schools, the homeless, booze and the NHS.
If this surrender Budget had been delivered by a Labour Chancellor there would have been howls from the Tory benches about a Marxist takeover.
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But this was no Labour Budget, let alone a shift to some quasi-socialist agenda.
In Boris’s shiny, sunny uplands the poorest ten per cent of the population remain the biggest losers, social care is neglected and local government faces more cuts while being given more responsibilities.
Gaping holes remain over climate change and an unfair and dysfunctional welfare system remains untouched. Austerity may be dead but its effects live on.
The NHS and public services would be far better prepared to fight the coronavirus if they had not been cut to the bone.
The Budget cash for health goes nowhere near even filling the hole in funding excavated by the Tories in a decade of swingeing real cuts. The Government promises “millions if not billions” and “whatever it takes” for the NHS. We’ll see what comes of that.
Not even a blank cheque would be enough to fill the hole left after ten years of cuts.
Sustained underfunding and understaffing has resulted in the loss of 17,000 beds, a shortage of 100,000 staff and cuts in ambulances.
Last week 442,675 calls were made to NHS 111, 120,000 more than the same period last year and 80,000 more than the week before. Occupation of acute and general beds was at 93.9 per cent.
The safe limit is 85 per cent. It is unclear what principles, of justice and fairness for example, underpin Boris’s promised land beyond the retention of power. But it presents a fundamental challenge to Labour.
It won’t be good enough for the new leadership to fight on the old ground. Demolishing Boris’s right to claim the new ground must be the primary aim.
For that, unity will be the most important and essential weapon.
It’s a new landscape. And it will be a hard battle to claim it anew.


thedailymirror--2020-03-15--Sam Smith beefs up mansion security after home burgled twice

Sam Smith is taking steps to secure their multi-million pound mansion after their previous home being ransacked twice in the space of one year .
The 27-year-old chart topping star is anxious about their personal home being broken into after their former home was burgled twice in 2014 .
It is believed Sam is now taking action to ensure their five-bedroom , Grade II-listed home in North London won ’ t fall to the same fate of their previous property .
Sam was left shaken after discovering their home had been burgled while they were performing on stage at Glastonbury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being the second one for the star that year .
“ Security will be a priority for anyone who ’ s had their house broken into once , let alone twice , and Sam is no exception , ” a source told The Sun on Sunday .
“ The attitude is if more money is needed to make this new home feel safe and comfortable , so be it , ” the source continued .
According to the publication , plans for Sam ’ s upgrades : “ have been drawn up following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the security issues.
” The singer is required to make a special request to their local council to make the security modifications due to the fact the mansion is a listed building .
The home is believed to had been built in 1736 and has previously been him to author Sir Kingsley Amis - according to The Sun .
The property is believed to have a sprawling courtyard garden , breakfast room , and reception hall among it ’ s highlights .
Sam is currently building up to release their third studio @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which is due for release on 1 May .
The star has already released the title song - and has taken to social media to declare their love for the track .
“ To die for is so special to me .
I love singing this song so much , ” Sam tweeted earlier this month .

The Money On My Mind singer is anxious after their former home was ransacked twice in the space of one year - so they are taking steps to avoid this happening to their £12 million mansion
Sam Smith is taking steps to secure their multi-million pound mansion after their previous home being ransacked twice in the space of one year.
The 27-year-old chart topping star is anxious about their personal home being broken into after their former home was burgled twice in 2014.
It is believed Sam is now taking action to ensure their five-bedroom, Grade II-listed home in North London won’t fall to the same fate of their previous property.
Sam was left shaken after discovering their home had been burgled while they were performing on stage at Glastonbury back in 2014 - with the burglary being the second one for the star that year.
Image: Sam Smith/Instagram) Sam Smith/Instagram)
“Security will be a priority for anyone who’s had their house broken into once, let alone twice, and Sam is no exception,” a source told The Sun on Sunday.
“The attitude is if more money is needed to make this new home feel safe and comfortable, so be it,” the source continued.
According to the publication, plans for Sam’s upgrades: “have been drawn up following consultation with a security specialist and analysis of the security issues.”
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The singer is required to make a special request to their local council to make the security modifications due to the fact the mansion is a listed building.
The home is believed to had been built in 1736 and has previously been him to author Sir Kingsley Amis - according to The Sun.
The property is believed to have a sprawling courtyard garden, breakfast room, and reception hall among it’s highlights.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Sam is currently building up to release their third studio album - titled To Die For - which is due for release on 1 May.
The star has already released the title song - and has taken to social media to declare their love for the track.
“To die for is so special to me. I love singing this song so much,” Sam tweeted earlier this month.


thedailymirror--2020-03-15--Brit mum, 73, beheaded by her own daughter who removed her brain in bathroom

Neighbours who live on the same street as a gruesome killing have shared their memories of a `` bright and welcoming '' mother who was beheaded by her own daughter .
Odessa Carey , 73 , was found decapitated at her home in April last year after tests showed she had been beaten to death .
Her daughter , also named Odessa Carey , 36 , was charged with her murder but was found not to be fit enough to stand trial , reports Chronicle Live .
A trial of facts jury at Newcastle Crown Court took an hour to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Forensic scientist told jurors it was likely that Odessa , who lived in Links View , Ashington , was struck with a mallet and then beheaded on her bed after she had died , using knives and scissors .
He said the head was then probably taken to the bathroom where the brain was removed .
The court also heard Carey had taken the bag containing her mother 's head to an allotment that was home to family friend John Murrary .
Neighbour Jade Curtis , who followed the trial said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people had seen her daughter with the bag .
I did n't believe it at first because it just seems so unreal , but I did have a suspicion it was true , '' she explained .
`` I just felt sick reading it .
It 's like reality just went 'boom ' .
And it all happened just across the street .
In a sense it does n't feel real , but it is . ''
Speaking of her deceased neighbour , she said : `` Odessa was was lovely .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It is quite hard to get your head round .
She was just so nice , it 's just hard to believe someone that nice could go through what she went through .
`` People do n't really talk about it now , it 's like it 's hidden . ''
Another neighbour said he had bought a house on the same road just weeks before the tragedy .
He said : `` There was that rumour going round and I think we were all shocked that rumour was true . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a couple of doors down from Odessa 's former home added : `` There was loads of stuff going round and people were putting stuff on Facebook .
It was disgusting .
`` I just thought how the hell could she do that to her .
I could never even think of doing something like that .
If me and my mum even have an argument I ring-up to apologise the next day .
It 's scary to think that 's gone on a couple of doors away .
`` It was just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been in her right mind . ''
Jade said life on Links View has since returned to normal and a new family has moved into Odessa 's former home .
Her daughter , Odessa Carey , 36 , was sentenced to a hospital order last week .
In a statement , the victim 's family said she had been `` taken from us in a horrific and vicious attack by our younger sister , who had suffered mental health issues for many years '' .
`` We believe that the mental health system @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be made , '' they said .
`` It is too late for our mam and sister , but hopefully they will learn from our tragic loss and stop others from going through the same heartbreak . ''

Neighbours have spoken of the gruesome death of 73-year-old Odessa Carey, who was killed by her daughter last year at their home in Ashington, Newcastle
Brit mum, 73, beheaded by her own daughter who removed her brain in bathroom
Neighbours who live on the same street as a gruesome killing have shared their memories of a "bright and welcoming" mother who was beheaded by her own daughter.
Odessa Carey, 73, was found decapitated at her home in April last year after tests showed she had been beaten to death.
Her daughter, also named Odessa Carey, 36, was charged with her murder but was found not to be fit enough to stand trial, reports Chronicle Live .
A trial of facts jury at Newcastle Crown Court took an hour to decide she was responsible for the death.
Forensic scientist told jurors it was likely that Odessa, who lived in Links View, Ashington, was struck with a mallet and then beheaded on her bed after she had died, using knives and scissors.
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He said the head was then probably taken to the bathroom where the brain was removed.
The court also heard Carey had taken the bag containing her mother's head to an allotment that was home to family friend John Murrary.
Neighbour Jade Curtis, who followed the trial said: "There were rumours going round that people had seen her daughter with the bag. I didn't believe it at first because it just seems so unreal, but I did have a suspicion it was true," she explained.
"I just felt sick reading it. It's like reality just went 'boom'. And it all happened just across the street. In a sense it doesn't feel real, but it is."
Speaking of her deceased neighbour, she said: "Odessa was was lovely. She was just so bright and and welcoming. It is quite hard to get your head round. She was just so nice, it's just hard to believe someone that nice could go through what she went through.
"People don't really talk about it now, it's like it's hidden."
Another neighbour said he had bought a house on the same road just weeks before the tragedy.
He said: "There was that rumour going round and I think we were all shocked that rumour was true."
And a 48-year-old woman, who lives a couple of doors down from Odessa's former home added: "There was loads of stuff going round and people were putting stuff on Facebook . It was disgusting.
"I just thought how the hell could she do that to her. I could never even think of doing something like that. If me and my mum even have an argument I ring-up to apologise the next day. It's scary to think that's gone on a couple of doors away.
"It was just so brutal. She can't have been in her right mind."
Jade said life on Links View has since returned to normal and a new family has moved into Odessa's former home.
Image: Chronicle Live WS) Chronicle Live WS)
Her daughter, Odessa Carey, 36, was sentenced to a hospital order last week.
In a statement, the victim's family said she had been "taken from us in a horrific and vicious attack by our younger sister, who had suffered mental health issues for many years".
"We believe that the mental health system failed us and vast improvements need to be made," they said.
"It is too late for our mam and sister, but hopefully they will learn from our tragic loss and stop others from going through the same heartbreak."


thedailymirror--2020-03-15--Coronavirus: Brits just minutes from Benidorm when Jet2 flight does U-turn mid-air

A British grandmother was among hundreds of passengers whose planes had to make U-turns in the sky after Spain went into coronavirus lockdown .
Beryl Carrick , 78 , was bound for Benidorm but had to turn around mid-air just minutes from her destination after Jet2 cancelled all flights to the country yesterday .
Mrs Carrick , from Driffield , East Yorks , was flying from Leeds with her family to celebrate husband Arthur ’ s 80th birthday .
She said : “ We were nearly at the airport in Spain when an announcement came on .
They told us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because of coronavirus and our flight was turning around to go home .
“ We were all quite surprised and it was rather bizarre to be so close to our destination only to come home again.
” Follow our LIVE blog for updates on the coronavirus outbreak A total of five flights from the UK were diverted after Jet2 announced it was stopping all travel to mainland Spain , the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands .
Planes from Birmingham to Malaga , Glasgow to Alicante and Leeds to Alicante all turned back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family , meanwhile , have now booked a last-minute trip to Dubai after their Jet2 flight from Birmingham to Tenerife was also cancelled .
The 54-year-old , a civil engineer from Warwickshire , was travelling with wife Amanda and daughters Carla , 30 and Stacey , 27 .
He said : “ As soon as we got to the airport , people were saying Jet2 had cancelled all flights to Spain and some that had taken off were heading back.
” The family originally booked their week-long break to Tenerife last year but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ went bust .
They were refunded and then re-booked the same holiday with On The Beach , but have conceded that the holiday was perhaps 'not to be ' .
Mr Handy said : “ It just felt like it was the holiday that was not to be – but we were determined to find a way.
” Anne Thomas , 62 , was flying back to her home in Spain after spending the past few days looking after her dementia-sufferer mum in West Yorkshire .
The expat said : “ I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been looking after my poorly mum and after almost getting home to Spain I ’ ve been turned around .
It ’ s a very frustrating and quite stressful situation .
I have been told Jet2 flights are still going and picking holidaymakers up to come back here , so I don ’ t understand why I can ’ t be dropped off .
I just wish they could get me back home.
” Health chiefs in Spain confirmed cases soared by a third overnight to 5,753 .
So far , the virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were 3,000 new diagnoses in capital Madrid alone as authorities stopped testing people with only mild symptoms there .
Under new rules – released after a 15-day state of emergency was declared – people will only be allowed to leave home under certain conditions .
Yesterday , TUI said no flights will be running to Spain between today and Monday , while Jet2 said all flights to the country will be off for at least a week .
The strict travel measures in Spain echo those in Italy – where 21,157 have tested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ died .
The World Travel and Tourism Council says up to 50 million jobs could be lost due to the pandemic , while UK Hospitality boss Kate Nicholls has asked the Government “ to permit temporary staff redundancies where demand falls substantially – with Universal Credit covering wage costs ” .
Worldwide , dozens of airlines have cancelled flights and UK unions have warned a swathe of airlines are preparing to announce job cuts .
Norwegian Air has axed more than 4,000 flights and plans to lay off up to half its staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hundreds of flights , while Virgin Atlantic said some of its jets are “ almost empty ” .
British Airways boss Alex Cruz has said the firm is fighting for survival and job cuts are inevitable due to a lack of travel .
Claiming the situation is more serious than 9/11 , he told staff in a memo : “ We are suspending routes and will be parking aircraft in a way we have never had to do before .
“ Please do not underestimate the seriousness of this for our company.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in holiday parks , hotels and tourist areas have already been “ frozen ” and `` hundreds of thousands ” more are at risk due to a Covid-19 cash crunch for bars , cafes and restaurants .
Alistair Darling , Chancellor during the 2008 financial crisis , has said the Government must consider massive bailouts for airlines and other firms hit by the virus .

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Beryl Carrick, 78, from Driffield, East Yorkshire, was headed for Benidorm yesterday but had to turn around after Jet2 suspended all flights to Spain
Coronavirus: Brits just minutes from Benidorm when Jet2 flight does U-turn mid-air
A British grandmother was among hundreds of passengers whose planes had to make U-turns in the sky after Spain went into coronavirus lockdown.
Beryl Carrick, 78, was bound for Benidorm but had to turn around mid-air just minutes from her destination after Jet2 cancelled all flights to the country yesterday.
Mrs Carrick, from Driffield, East Yorks, was flying from Leeds with her family to celebrate husband Arthur’s 80th birthday.
She said: “We were nearly at the airport in Spain when an announcement came on. They told us the Spanish are stopping people going in because of coronavirus and our flight was turning around to go home.
“We were all quite surprised and it was rather bizarre to be so close to our destination only to come home again.”
Follow our LIVE blog for updates on the coronavirus outbreak
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A total of five flights from the UK were diverted after Jet2 announced it was stopping all travel to mainland Spain, the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands.
Planes from Birmingham to Malaga, Glasgow to Alicante and Leeds to Alicante all turned back over France.
Ray Handy and his family, meanwhile, have now booked a last-minute trip to Dubai after their Jet2 flight from Birmingham to Tenerife was also cancelled.
The 54-year-old, a civil engineer from Warwickshire, was travelling with wife Amanda and daughters Carla, 30 and Stacey, 27.
He said: “As soon as we got to the airport, people were saying Jet2 had cancelled all flights to Spain and some that had taken off were heading back.”
The family originally booked their week-long break to Tenerife last year but had to cancel when provider Thomas Cook went bust.
They were refunded and then re-booked the same holiday with On The Beach, but have conceded that the holiday was perhaps 'not to be'.
Mr Handy said: “It just felt like it was the holiday that was not to be – but we were determined to find a way.”
Image: Roland Leon/Sunday Mirror) Roland Leon/Sunday Mirror)
Anne Thomas, 62, was flying back to her home in Spain after spending the past few days looking after her dementia-sufferer mum in West Yorkshire.
The expat said: “I’ve barely slept because I’m been looking after my poorly mum and after almost getting home to Spain I’ve been turned around. It’s a very frustrating and quite stressful situation. I have been told Jet2 flights are still going and picking holidaymakers up to come back here, so I don’t understand why I can’t be dropped off. I just wish they could get me back home.”
Health chiefs in Spain confirmed cases soared by a third overnight to 5,753. So far, the virus has killed 120 people there.
There were 3,000 new diagnoses in capital Madrid alone as authorities stopped testing people with only mild symptoms there.
Under new rules – released after a 15-day state of emergency was declared – people will only be allowed to leave home under certain conditions.
Yesterday, TUI said no flights will be running to Spain between today and Monday, while Jet2 said all flights to the country will be off for at least a week.
The strict travel measures in Spain echo those in Italy – where 21,157 have tested positive for the virus and 1,441 have died.
The World Travel and Tourism Council says up to 50 million jobs could be lost due to the pandemic, while UK Hospitality boss Kate Nicholls has asked the Government “to permit temporary staff redundancies where demand falls substantially – with Universal Credit covering wage costs”.
Worldwide, dozens of airlines have cancelled flights and UK unions have warned a swathe of airlines are preparing to announce job cuts.
Norwegian Air has axed more than 4,000 flights and plans to lay off up to half its staff temporarily.
EasyJet and Ryanair also cancelled hundreds of flights, while Virgin Atlantic said some of its jets are “almost empty”.
Image: EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)
British Airways boss Alex Cruz has said the firm is fighting for survival and job cuts are inevitable due to a lack of travel.
Claiming the situation is more serious than 9/11, he told staff in a memo: “We are suspending routes and will be parking aircraft in a way we have never had to do before.
“Please do not underestimate the seriousness of this for our company.”
Elsewhere, half a million seasonal jobs in holiday parks, hotels and tourist areas have already been “frozen” and "hundreds of thousands” more are at risk due to a Covid-19 cash crunch for bars, cafes and restaurants.
Alistair Darling, Chancellor during the 2008 financial crisis, has said the Government must consider massive bailouts for airlines and other firms hit by the virus.


thedailymirror--2020-03-15--Coronavirus: Oasis' Liam Gallagher's Italian wedding in chaos due to COVID-19 lockdown

Liam Gallagher 's dream Italian wedding to fiancée Debbie Gwyther looks like it will need to be abandoned due to the coronavirus pandemic .
The 47-year-old Oasis legend had been due to tie-the-knot to 37-year-old Debbie in the European country in July - but with the country on Coronavirus lockdown , plans look likely to be abandoned .
Liam and Debbie have been togetherfor six years - with the Stop Crying Your Heart Out star popping the question while holidaying with Debs on Italy ’ s Amalfi Coast in August last year .
While the couple are said to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ postponed due to global events , they don ’ t sound too annoyed with having to rethink their plans .
“ They both loved the idea of a romantic Italian wedding this summer but now the coronavirus situation has thrown a spanner in the works , ” a source told The Sun on Sunday .
“ Obviously in the short term , it is disappointing .
But they are adamant their day – whenever it happens – will be perfect , ” the source continued .
“ Luckily , after so long with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with things not going to plan , ” they added .
Liam and Debbie 's decision to rethink their wedding comes just hours after he suggested things would go ahead as originally planned .
The singer had been asked if his wedding would be put on ice during a Twitter Q & A with fans , where one follower asked : `` How ’ s the plans for the wedding ?
Hope that won ’ t be affected by it all too . ''
Liam replied : `` She ain ’ t getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - however the star does now appear to be making a marriage plan U-Turn .
Liam fell for former assistant Debbie in 2013 - embarking on a romance as Liam ’ s marriage to All Saints beauty Nicole Appleton , 45 , collapsed amid reports Liam had conceived a daughter with journalist Liza Ghorbani who was born in January that year .
Liam was previously married to actress Patsy Kensit , 52 , between 1997 and 2000 - during which time Liam fathered daughter Molly , 21 , via an affair with singer-songwriter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 20 , with then-wife Patsy .
Liam has a second son named Gene from his failed marriage to Nicole - who was born in July 2001 .

The Some Might Say star has been planning to tie-the-knot with fiancée Debbie Gwyther in front of friends and family in the European country this summer - but plans may be forced to change
Liam Gallagher's dream Italian wedding to fiancée Debbie Gwyther looks like it will need to be abandoned due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The 47-year-old Oasis legend had been due to tie-the-knot to 37-year-old Debbie in the European country in July - but with the country on Coronavirus lockdown, plans look likely to be abandoned.
Liam and Debbie have been togetherfor six years - with the Stop Crying Your Heart Out star popping the question while holidaying with Debs on Italy’s Amalfi Coast in August last year.
While the couple are said to be frustrated that their big day will be postponed due to global events, they don’t sound too annoyed with having to rethink their plans.
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“They both loved the idea of a romantic Italian wedding this summer but now the coronavirus situation has thrown a spanner in the works,” a source told The Sun on Sunday.
“Obviously in the short term, it is disappointing. But they are adamant their day – whenever it happens – will be perfect,” the source continued.
“Luckily, after so long with Liam, Debbie is used to dealing with things not going to plan,” they added.
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Liam and Debbie's decision to rethink their wedding comes just hours after he suggested things would go ahead as originally planned.
The singer had been asked if his wedding would be put on ice during a Twitter Q&A with fans, where one follower asked: "How’s the plans for the wedding? Hope that won’t be affected by it all too."
Liam replied: "She ain’t getting of that lightly ha ha," - however the star does now appear to be making a marriage plan U-Turn.
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Liam fell for former assistant Debbie in 2013 - embarking on a romance as Liam’s marriage to All Saints beauty Nicole Appleton, 45, collapsed amid reports Liam had conceived a daughter with journalist Liza Ghorbani who was born in January that year.
Liam was previously married to actress Patsy Kensit, 52, between 1997 and 2000 - during which time Liam fathered daughter Molly, 21, via an affair with singer-songwriter Lisa Moorish, and son Lennon, 20, with then-wife Patsy.
Liam has a second son named Gene from his failed marriage to Nicole - who was born in July 2001.