thedailymirror--2020-04-27--Ferdinand tells Pogba he'd have disrespected Souness if it had been him

Rio Ferdinand says he 'd have gone in harder on Graeme Souness than Paul Pogba did if the Liverpool legend had been criticising him .
Manchester United star Pogba has been the target of a number of Souness rants over the years , with the Scot regularly hitting out at what he considers to be below-par performances from the Frenchman .
Pogba was recently given the opportunity to respond to Souness , and claimed he did n't know who the three-time Champions League winner was .
Souness responded with the jibe : `` Put your medals on the table , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , choosing not to reply to the 66-year-old .
Ferdinand was recently asked for his thoughts on the spat , and claimed if he had been in Pogba 's shoes he 'd have gone in harder on Souness and shown him disrespect .
He told The Beautiful Game Podcast : For Paul Pogba to say he does n't know who [ Souness ] is or would n't know him as a footballer , I believe that .
`` It 's not disrespectful , he does n't know him .
As great a player @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top player , one of the best .
`` If you were talking about the best British midfielders we 've produced , he 's in the conversation , 100 per cent , Graeme Souness was a good player .
`` But Paul Pogba does n't know him .
Simple as that , and that 's the difference of generations .
I do n't think it 's disrespectful .
`` If I was Paul Pogba , I 'd say the same thing , but I would have said it from a disrespectful standpoint .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 've been dissing me all this time and I 've not kicked a ball , why are you talking about me ? ''

Paul Pogba finally hit back at Graeme Souness after years of the Scot slamming the Manchester United midfielder for what he considered to be below-par performances
Rio Ferdinand suggests Paul Pogba should have gone in harder on Graeme Souness in spat
Rio Ferdinand says he'd have gone in harder on Graeme Souness than Paul Pogba did if the Liverpool legend had been criticising him.
Manchester United star Pogba has been the target of a number of Souness rants over the years, with the Scot regularly hitting out at what he considers to be below-par performances from the Frenchman.
Pogba was recently given the opportunity to respond to Souness, and claimed he didn't know who the three-time Champions League winner was.
Souness responded with the jibe: "Put your medals on the table," but Pogba ended the dispute there, choosing not to reply to the 66-year-old.
Image: BT Sport) BT Sport)
Ferdinand was recently asked for his thoughts on the spat, and claimed if he had been in Pogba's shoes he'd have gone in harder on Souness and shown him disrespect.
He told The Beautiful Game Podcast: For Paul Pogba to say he doesn't know who [Souness] is or wouldn't know him as a footballer, I believe that.
"It's not disrespectful, he doesn't know him. As great a player as Souness was - he was a top player, one of the best.
"If you were talking about the best British midfielders we've produced, he's in the conversation, 100 per cent, Graeme Souness was a good player.
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"But Paul Pogba doesn't know him. Simple as that, and that's the difference of generations. I don't think it's disrespectful.
"If I was Paul Pogba, I'd say the same thing, but I would have said it from a disrespectful standpoint. Because I'd be saying, 'you've been dissing me all this time and I've not kicked a ball, why are you talking about me?"


thedailymirror--2020-04-27--Asda and Smyths bring back popular giant family paddling pool for summer

Asda and Smyths are helping families make the most of the good weather during the lockdown .
Both retailers are now selling a four-seater £40 paddling pool for summer that became a bestseller last year .
The Intex Inflatable Family Lounge Pool is in stock on Asda 's website and customers can get one delivered straight to their door .
Shoppers can also order it online from Smyths Toys website for £39.99 right now too .
As originally reported by Manchester Evening News , the giant inflatable lounge pool flew off the shelves last year .
With families set to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their gardens during lockdown it 's set to be a sell-out once again this year .
The pool can comfortable accommodate a family of four , with four built-in seats with backrests as part of the design so you can kick back in the sunshine .
The design also features two drink holders , has a 900-litre water capacity and comes with its own drain plug and repair patch .
Shoppers have been praising the family-friendly design online .
One happy customer wrote : `` My children are so happy my 3-year old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's great it is just right they can sit in the four corner chairs and I have a drink in the pool with the Cup holders this is the best thing I have bought in ages they are really happy and at this present time just right for keeping the children happy '' Another added : `` So impressed .
Took a bit of time to inflate but has stayed up for ages .
Only needing a little bit of a top up with air .
The seats are comfy even for adults @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Really happy with my purchase . ''
Looking for more options to help keep you and your family cooled down and entertained ?
Check out our top picks for best paddling pools available to buy online now .

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The popular paddling pool flew off the shelves last year and is set to be a bestseller again for 2020
Asda and Smyths are helping families make the most of the good weather during the lockdown.
Both retailers are now selling a four-seater £40 paddling pool for summer that became a bestseller last year.
The Intex Inflatable Family Lounge Pool is in stock on Asda's website and customers can get one delivered straight to their door. Shoppers can also order it online from Smyths Toys website for £39.99 right now too.
As originally reported by Manchester Evening News, the giant inflatable lounge pool flew off the shelves last year. With families set to be spending more time than ever in their gardens during lockdown it's set to be a sell-out once again this year.
The pool can comfortable accommodate a family of four, with four built-in seats with backrests as part of the design so you can kick back in the sunshine.
The design also features two drink holders, has a 900-litre water capacity and comes with its own drain plug and repair patch.
Shoppers have been praising the family-friendly design online.
One happy customer wrote: "My children are so happy my 3-year old little girl loves it she thinks it's great it is just right they can sit in the four corner chairs and I have a drink in the pool with the Cup holders this is the best thing I have bought in ages they are really happy and at this present time just right for keeping the children happy"
Another added: "So impressed. Took a bit of time to inflate but has stayed up for ages. Only needing a little bit of a top up with air. The seats are comfy even for adults and it’s a good size. Really happy with my purchase."
Looking for more options to help keep you and your family cooled down and entertained? Check out our top picks for best paddling pools available to buy online now.


thedailymirror--2020-04-27--'Passionate and proud' NHS worker dies from Covid-19 despite working from home

An NHS staff member who was `` passionate and proud '' of her work at a mental health trust has died after contracting coronavirus .
Jenny Esson worked for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust and became unwell while working from home .
The 45-year-old died in hospital on Friday , April 17 .
Ms Esson , who was a training and development co-ordinator in the trust 's Recovery College , had underlying health conditions , the trust said .
The Recovery College offers learning courses to convey messages of hope , empowerment and opportunity , the trust said on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trust 's chief executive , said : `` Jenny was one of the first people I met when I joined the trust and I was always struck by her energy , charisma and shining smile .
`` She loved CPFT and , through her work in the Recovery College and in peer support , she made a tremendous difference to so many people 's lives .
`` We will truly miss her . ''
Ms Esson 's family said in a statement : `` Jenny was always at the very heart of our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loving , passionate , outrageously funny and loved to laugh .
`` She was fiercely protective of us and always proud to provide for us , look after us .
`` She was happiest at home and was passionate and proud of her work .
`` If Jenny saw something she felt was wrong she would n't just moan about it .
`` She hated social injustice and stigmatising of any kind .
`` She was my hero , my soulmate , my everything .
`` She was amazing mum to our girls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''

Jenny Esson who worked for a mental health trust in Cambridge, was described as "outrageously funny" be her devastated family
'Passionate and proud' NHS worker dies from coronavirus despite working from home
An NHS staff member who was "passionate and proud" of her work at a mental health trust has died after contracting coronavirus.
Jenny Esson worked for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust and became unwell while working from home.
The 45-year-old died in hospital on Friday, April 17.
Ms Esson, who was a training and development co-ordinator in the trust's Recovery College, had underlying health conditions, the trust said.
The Recovery College offers learning courses to convey messages of hope, empowerment and opportunity, the trust said on its website.
Image: PA) PA)
Tracy Dowling, the trust's chief executive, said: "Jenny was one of the first people I met when I joined the trust and I was always struck by her energy, charisma and shining smile.
"She loved CPFT and, through her work in the Recovery College and in peer support, she made a tremendous difference to so many people's lives.
"We will truly miss her."
Ms Esson's family said in a statement: "Jenny was always at the very heart of our family.
"She was charismatic, loving, passionate, outrageously funny and loved to laugh.
"She was fiercely protective of us and always proud to provide for us, look after us.
"She was happiest at home and was passionate and proud of her work.
"If Jenny saw something she felt was wrong she wouldn't just moan about it.
"She hated social injustice and stigmatising of any kind.
"She was my hero, my soulmate, my everything.
"She was amazing mum to our girls who love her with all their hearts."


thedailymirror--2020-04-27--Aldi bring back popular Benefit and Sand & Sky beauty dupes

Aldi ’ s never one to miss out on an opportunity to create a purse-friendly beauty dupe and their latest are ones you won ’ t miss out on .
They ’ re brining back their sell-out ‘ Too Legit ’ mascara , inspired by Benefit ’ s ‘ They ’ re Real ’ mascara - where shoppers can save £16.51 versus the real thing , and pink clay mask , which was inspired by the Instagram favourite from Sand & Sky - where Aldi shoppers can save a whopping £35.96 against the original .
Whether you ’ re getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boss , virtual date or just want to turn your bathroom into an at home spa , Aldi has you covered .
These items plus others are available from Aldi 's website right now and can be delivered straight to your door .
Best of all , prices start from just £2.49 - so it ’ s beauty on a budget , and incredible beauty at that .
A returning sell-out favourite , the Lacura Too Legit Mascara has a specially designed brush to allow for reach even in the shortest of lashes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lashes .
Inspired by Benefit ’ s They ’ re Real , Lacura Too Legit is 26 % cheaper than the Benefit product at just £5.99 , as opposed to the high street brand ’ s £22.50 .
With 100 % of users seeing long-wearing results and 88 % seeing visible root-to-tip curl , lift and separation , this mascara really is ‘ legit ’ .
Available in three shades ( Light , Medium , Dark ) to cater for all brows , the Lacura Brow Gel is tinted to put unruly hairs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to nourish and tame brows , this gel will complement and balance any eye look .
Brush the brows up and down to line them , then set them in the with the perfect brow gel .
With a precise and ultra-fine pencil , the Lacura Brow Pencil is the ideal tool for natural-looking , yet sculpted brows .
The pencil is automatic and retractable , easy to use and simple to keep safe .
The double-ended component is ready to brush hairs up and into shape whatever your preferred style with Light @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This ultra-black eyeliner is sleek and smooth on application , giving the perfect enhancement to any eye look .
With an intense colour payoff that sets quickly , the Lacura Gel Liner delivers the greatest of flicks or the thinnest of lines .
With a handy retractable component , the gel liner is ready for action as soon as you are .
Grab the Lacura Liquid Liner for intense lines , flicks and ticks across your eyelids .
The slim felt top will glide along lash lines for easy and accurate application with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the liner a shake before use , and you will be lining your eyes with precision and versatility for your own unique , and stylish look .
Refresh your skin with the refining and mattifying Lacura Pink Clay Exfoliator .
Starring natural ingredients including Australian Kakadu plum , bamboo , macadamia , mangosteen and pomegranate , this scrub is not lacking in natural exfoliants .
The dual action scrub absorbs oil and helps to refine pores – exactly what tired skin needs .
Dermatologically tested , this exfoliator will improve the condition of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ healthy and glowing skin , look no further than the Lacura Pink Hot Cleanser – ideal for removing make-up yet gently cleansing skin , combining two key steps of a stripped back routine , key in the summer time heat .
Specially formulated to renew and exfoliate , this cleanser will leave skin dewy and fresh .
Suitable for sensitive skin , the cleanser has been dermatologically tested to deliver clean , natural skin , leaving a smooth finish .
Combining cocoa butter , pink clay , Australian Kakadu plum and extracts of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , this cleanser has more than enough natural ingredients to get that healthy glow .
Grab hold of the Lacura Pink Clay Mask to detoxify and brighten tired and dull skin .
Inspired by the iconic Sand & Sky Brilliant Ski Purifying Pink Clay Mask , the Lacura version will save skincare lovers a huge £35.96 , compared to Sand & Sky ’ s £41.95 mask option .
With extracts of exotic Australian Kakadu plum and witch hazel , the mask will help draw out any impurities and refine pores for a clear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the investment , the mask is perfect for an at-home spa day , exactly when you need it .
These soft cotton pads are infused with micellar cleansing technology to deliver a deep yet gentle cleansing experience .
Offering a unique moisturising formula of Hyaluronic Acid , Witch Hazel , Vitamin E , Aloe and Cucumber , skin will be left feeling soft and smooth .
With these dermatologically tested pads , make-up and dirt will be instantly wiped away revealing brighter , radiant skin .

Get ready to stock up on some amazing beauty copies from Aldi with their Lacura 'Too Legit' mascara and Lacura Pink Clay Mask that will fit right in to any beauty fanatics collection
Aldi’s never one to miss out on an opportunity to create a purse-friendly beauty dupe and their latest are ones you won’t miss out on.
They’re brining back their sell-out ‘Too Legit’ mascara, inspired by Benefit’s ‘They’re Real’ mascara - where shoppers can save £16.51 versus the real thing, and pink clay mask, which was inspired by the Instagram favourite from Sand & Sky - where Aldi shoppers can save a whopping £35.96 against the original.
Whether you’re getting ready for a Zoom call with your boss, virtual date or just want to turn your bathroom into an at home spa, Aldi has you covered.
These items plus others are available from Aldi's website right now and can be delivered straight to your door.
Best of all, prices start from just £2.49 - so it’s beauty on a budget, and incredible beauty at that.
Aldi’s top buys for eyes:
Lacura Too Legit Mascara, 14g (£5.99)
A returning sell-out favourite, the Lacura Too Legit Mascara has a specially designed brush to allow for reach even in the shortest of lashes with a black long-wearing formula for longer-looking lashes. Inspired by Benefit’s They’re Real, Lacura Too Legit is 26% cheaper than the Benefit product at just £5.99, as opposed to the high street brand’s £22.50. With 100% of users seeing long-wearing results and 88% seeing visible root-to-tip curl, lift and separation, this mascara really is ‘legit’.
Lacura Brow Gel, 3g (£2.99)
Available in three shades (Light, Medium, Dark) to cater for all brows, the Lacura Brow Gel is tinted to put unruly hairs in their place. Using coconut oil to nourish and tame brows, this gel will complement and balance any eye look. Brush the brows up and down to line them, then set them in the with the perfect brow gel.
With a precise and ultra-fine pencil, the Lacura Brow Pencil is the ideal tool for natural-looking, yet sculpted brows. The pencil is automatic and retractable, easy to use and simple to keep safe. The double-ended component is ready to brush hairs up and into shape whatever your preferred style with Light, Medium and Dark shades available.
Lacura Gel Liner, 2g (£2.99)
This ultra-black eyeliner is sleek and smooth on application, giving the perfect enhancement to any eye look. With an intense colour payoff that sets quickly, the Lacura Gel Liner delivers the greatest of flicks or the thinnest of lines. With a handy retractable component, the gel liner is ready for action as soon as you are.
Lacura Liquid Liner, 35ml (£2.99)
Grab the Lacura Liquid Liner for intense lines, flicks and ticks across your eyelids. The slim felt top will glide along lash lines for easy and accurate application with an ultra-black swoosh across skin. Give the liner a shake before use, and you will be lining your eyes with precision and versatility for your own unique, and stylish look.
Aldi’s top skincare buys:
Lacura Pink Clay Exfoliating Face Scrub, 100ml (£2.99)
Refresh your skin with the refining and mattifying Lacura Pink Clay Exfoliator. Starring natural ingredients including Australian Kakadu plum, bamboo, macadamia, mangosteen and pomegranate, this scrub is not lacking in natural exfoliants. The dual action scrub absorbs oil and helps to refine pores – exactly what tired skin needs. Dermatologically tested, this exfoliator will improve the condition of skin within just two weeks.
Lacura Pink Hot Cloth Cleanser, 200ml (£3.99)
For healthy and glowing skin, look no further than the Lacura Pink Hot Cleanser – ideal for removing make-up yet gently cleansing skin, combining two key steps of a stripped back routine, key in the summer time heat. Specially formulated to renew and exfoliate, this cleanser will leave skin dewy and fresh. Suitable for sensitive skin, the cleanser has been dermatologically tested to deliver clean, natural skin, leaving a smooth finish. Combining cocoa butter, pink clay, Australian Kakadu plum and extracts of bamboo, macadamia, mangosteen and pomegranate, this cleanser has more than enough natural ingredients to get that healthy glow.
Lacura Pink Clay Mask, 60g (£5.99)
Grab hold of the Lacura Pink Clay Mask to detoxify and brighten tired and dull skin. Inspired by the iconic Sand & Sky Brilliant Ski Purifying Pink Clay Mask, the Lacura version will save skincare lovers a huge £35.96, compared to Sand & Sky’s £41.95 mask option. With extracts of exotic Australian Kakadu plum and witch hazel, the mask will help draw out any impurities and refine pores for a clear, bright complexion. More than worth the investment, the mask is perfect for an at-home spa day, exactly when you need it.
Lacura Micellar and Hyaluronic Pads, 60 (£2.49)
These soft cotton pads are infused with micellar cleansing technology to deliver a deep yet gentle cleansing experience. Offering a unique moisturising formula of Hyaluronic Acid, Witch Hazel, Vitamin E, Aloe and Cucumber, skin will be left feeling soft and smooth. With these dermatologically tested pads, make-up and dirt will be instantly wiped away revealing brighter, radiant skin.


thedailymirror--2020-04-27--Virtual Grand National creators to make Kentucky Derby version

The firm behind the Virtual Grand National have been called up to create a version of the longest continually held sporting event in America .
Inspired Entertainment are putting together a computer-generated version of the Kentucky Derby , featuring 13 horses that have completed the Triple Crown .
The race series , comprising of the Preakness Stakes , Belmont Stakes and the Derby , which typically draws a crowd of 155,000 people , has been won by the likes of War Admiral ( 1937 ) , Secretariat ( 1973 ) and American Pharoah ( 2015 ) .
The Virtual Kentucky @ @ @ @ @ @ @ May 2 , the original date for the contest , postponed until September due to Covid-19 .
Race fans are invited to choose their favourite horse to win the race online and make a donation to charity .
A total of $ 1 million will be matched by Churchill Downs .
Those who predict the winner will be entered into a draw to win a Kentucky Derby VIP experience .
`` The anticipation of which Triple Crown winner will emerge as the ultimate champion is thrilling , '' said Bill Carstanjen , chief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most importantly , we are proud to use this platform as a force for good by raising money for these worthy Covid-19 emergency initiatives .
`` We urge fans to join us by donating and celebrating with us at home . ''
Bookmakers donated £2.6 million to NHS charities after 4.8 million tuned in to ITV to watch Potters Corner emerge victorious .
The real Kentucky Derby has been rearranged to take place on September 5 .
The ten-furlong contest on dirt has been run at Churchill Downs racecourse since 1875 .

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Inspired Entertainment, the firm which produced the hit computer simulated race at Aintree, are running a Triple Crown version from Churchill Downs in America
Virtual Kentucky Derby on NBC in USA to be made by creators of UK Grand National version
The firm behind the Virtual Grand National have been called up to create a version of the longest continually held sporting event in America.
Inspired Entertainment are putting together a computer-generated version of the Kentucky Derby, featuring 13 horses that have completed the Triple Crown.
The race series, comprising of the Preakness Stakes, Belmont Stakes and the Derby, which typically draws a crowd of 155,000 people, has been won by the likes of War Admiral (1937), Secretariat (1973) and American Pharoah (2015).
The Virtual Kentucky Derby is being broadcast on NBC on May 2, the original date for the contest, postponed until September due to Covid-19.
Race fans are invited to choose their favourite horse to win the race online and make a donation to charity.
A total of $1 million will be matched by Churchill Downs.
Those who predict the winner will be entered into a draw to win a Kentucky Derby VIP experience.
"The anticipation of which Triple Crown winner will emerge as the ultimate champion is thrilling," said Bill Carstanjen, chief executive of Churchill Downs.
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"But most importantly, we are proud to use this platform as a force for good by raising money for these worthy Covid-19 emergency initiatives.
"We urge fans to join us by donating and celebrating with us at home."
Last month's Virtual Grand National proved a big hit with UK punters.
Bookmakers donated £2.6 million to NHS charities after 4.8 million tuned in to ITV to watch Potters Corner emerge victorious.
The real Kentucky Derby has been rearranged to take place on September 5.
The ten-furlong contest on dirt has been run at Churchill Downs racecourse since 1875.


thedailymirror--2020-04-27--Rio Ferdinand tells Paul Pogba to come clean over Man Utd transfer situation

Rio Ferdinand says it is time for Paul Pogba to speak for himself when it comes to his Manchester United future .
Pogba has suffered an injury-hit 2019/20 season , but that has n't stopped repeated transfer speculation linking him with moves to the likes of Real Madrid or back to former club Juventus .
Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain have also been added to the list of clubs who are reportedly chasing the World Cup winner , but Pogba has so far stayed tight-lipped over his future plans .
The Frenchman 's agent Mino Raiola - who has had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vice-chairman Ed Woodward in the past - is always the man to discuss Pogba 's future , but Ferdinand says it is time that fans heard from the man himself .
`` I 'm honest about Paul and I love Paul , because he 's a great kid .
I 've known him since he was a young boy and I still chat to him now , '' Ferdinand told The Beautiful Game podcast .
`` But the only problem I have with Paul is he should chat , instead of his agent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be more clarity on the whole situation .
`` I spoke to him about all that type of stuff but Paul 's his own man and he 's going to deal with it his own way , I respect that , that 's fine .
So that 's the only thing I 'd say . ''
Ferdinand also defended Pogba amid ongoing criticism from Sky Sports pundit Graeme Souness , who the Frenchman said he had never heard of .
`` For Paul Pogba to say he does n't know who ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a footballer , I believe that , '' he said .
`` It 's not disrespectful , he does n't know him .
As great a player as Souness was - he was a top player , one of the best .
If you were talking about the best British midfielders we 've produced , he 's in the conversation , 100 per cent , Graeme Souness was a good player .
`` But Paul Pogba does n't know him .
Simple as that , and that 's the difference of generations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disrespectful . ''

The former United defender says Pogba should start to speak for himself when it comes to his future at the club, with agent Mino Raiola doing plenty of the talking
Rio Ferdinand says it is time for Paul Pogba to speak for himself when it comes to his Manchester United future.
Pogba has suffered an injury-hit 2019/20 season, but that hasn't stopped repeated transfer speculation linking him with moves to the likes of Real Madrid or back to former club Juventus.
Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain have also been added to the list of clubs who are reportedly chasing the World Cup winner, but Pogba has so far stayed tight-lipped over his future plans.
The Frenchman's agent Mino Raiola - who has had a tempestuous relationship with United and executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward in the past - is always the man to discuss Pogba's future, but Ferdinand says it is time that fans heard from the man himself.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
"I'm honest about Paul and I love Paul, because he's a great kid. I've known him since he was a young boy and I still chat to him now," Ferdinand told The Beautiful Game podcast.
"But the only problem I have with Paul is he should chat, instead of his agent chatting. If he did that there would be more clarity on the whole situation.
"I spoke to him about all that type of stuff but Paul's his own man and he's going to deal with it his own way, I respect that, that's fine. So that's the only thing I'd say."
Ferdinand also defended Pogba amid ongoing criticism from Sky Sports pundit Graeme Souness, who the Frenchman said he had never heard of.
Image: BT Sport) BT Sport)
"For Paul Pogba to say he doesn't know who (Souness0 is or wouldn't know him as a footballer, I believe that," he said.
"It's not disrespectful, he doesn't know him. As great a player as Souness was - he was a top player, one of the best. If you were talking about the best British midfielders we've produced, he's in the conversation, 100 per cent, Graeme Souness was a good player.
"But Paul Pogba doesn't know him. Simple as that, and that's the difference of generations. I don't think it's disrespectful."


thedailymirror--2020-04-27--Man who drove 180 miles to Snowdon during lockdown pulled over by armed police

A man who swore at hotel staff after driving nearly 200 miles to climb Snowdon was pulled over by armed police .
North Wales Police said the man drove 180 miles from Cumbria to climb the mountain in Wales over the weekend .
Staff from a nearby hotel challenged the man after he reportedly broke lockdown restrictions imposed amid the coronavirus pandemic .
But when he returned to his car police say he `` became abusive and clearly thought the regulations did not apply to him '' .
The man then sped away , before being stopped by armed police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ North Wales Police tweeted : `` Staff from local hotel challenged a man seen returning to his car after he 'd walked up # Snowdon earlier .
`` Travelled from Cumbria .
Abusive when challenged thinking regulations did not apply .
@ CheshNWalesAAP stopped him on A55 .
Reported for breaching # COVID19 legislation . ''
It comes after groups of tourists also travelled to Snowdon at the weekend .
On Sunday , police stopped ten people in two separate cars who had travelled in convoy 250 miles from London to climb the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by officers on the A5 in Bethesda , after driving from the capital , reports North Wales Live .
Police told the group to return home , reported them for breaching the Covid-19 laws and they were escorted back to the A55 by the Roads Policing Unit .
In a statement published on social media today , North Wales Police said : `` A group of 10 people were stopped in two vehicles on the A5 near Bethesda earlier , having travelled from London with the intent of going for a walk in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told to return home immediately and were escorted back to the A55 by our Road Policing Officers .
It added : `` We despair - we really do ...
Please , please , please stay home .
`` The coronavirus is affecting every part of the UK , nowhere is immune to it .
`` Now is not the time to come to the national park for a walk .
The beautiful mountains will still be here and we will gladly welcome you all back once this is all over . ''
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after a couple , also from London were stopped by police on their way to climb Snowdon .
They were also reported for offences under the Covid-19 legislation and were sent on their way .
It also comes almost two weeks after a group of walkers also attempted to climb Snowdon because they were `` bored '' , according to police .
The trio were said to have travelled from Birkenhead to Pen y Pass , but were caught by North Wales Police 's roads policing unit on Easter Monday .
Snowdonia National @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Snowdonia including Snowdon , Cader Idris , Aran Benllyn , Aran Fawddwy and those in the Ogwen Valley , including Tryfan , Cwm Idal , Y Garn and Glyderau .
All car parks and information centres have also been shut .

Police said the man was challenged by hotel staff when he returned to his car, but he became abusive after 'he thought the regulations did not apply to him'
Man who drove 180 miles to Snowdon during lockdown pulled over by armed police
A man who swore at hotel staff after driving nearly 200 miles to climb Snowdon was pulled over by armed police.
North Wales Police said the man drove 180 miles from Cumbria to climb the mountain in Wales over the weekend.
Staff from a nearby hotel challenged the man after he reportedly broke lockdown restrictions imposed amid the coronavirus pandemic.
But when he returned to his car police say he "became abusive and clearly thought the regulations did not apply to him".
The man then sped away, before being stopped by armed police and fined for breaking lockdown rules.
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North Wales Police tweeted: "Staff from local hotel challenged a man seen returning to his car after he'd walked up #Snowdon earlier.
"Travelled from Cumbria. Abusive when challenged thinking regulations did not apply. @CheshNWalesAAP stopped him on A55. Reported for breaching #COVID19 legislation."
It comes after groups of tourists also travelled to Snowdon at the weekend.
On Sunday, police stopped ten people in two separate cars who had travelled in convoy 250 miles from London to climb the mountain.
The two cars were stopped by officers on the A5 in Bethesda, after driving from the capital, reports North Wales Live.
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Police told the group to return home, reported them for breaching the Covid-19 laws and they were escorted back to the A55 by the Roads Policing Unit.
In a statement published on social media today, North Wales Police said: "A group of 10 people were stopped in two vehicles on the A5 near Bethesda earlier, having travelled from London with the intent of going for a walk in the Snowdonia area.
"They were told to return home immediately and were escorted back to the A55 by our Road Policing Officers.
"Reported for breaching the COVID19 legislation."
It added: "We despair - we really do... Please, please, please stay home.
"The coronavirus is affecting every part of the UK, nowhere is immune to it.
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"Now is not the time to come to the national park for a walk. The beautiful mountains will still be here and we will gladly welcome you all back once this is all over."
It follows a similar incident on Thursday, after a couple, also from London were stopped by police on their way to climb Snowdon.
They were also reported for offences under the Covid-19 legislation and were sent on their way.
It also comes almost two weeks after a group of walkers also attempted to climb Snowdon because they were "bored", according to police.
The trio were said to have travelled from Birkenhead to Pen y Pass, but were caught by North Wales Police's roads policing unit on Easter Monday.
Snowdonia National Park Authority has closed the busiest mountains in Snowdonia including Snowdon, Cader Idris, Aran Benllyn, Aran Fawddwy and those in the Ogwen Valley, including Tryfan, Cwm Idal, Y Garn and Glyderau.
All car parks and information centres have also been shut.


thedailymirror--2020-04-27--Where are The Bill cast now? From addiction and tragedy to soaps and panto

Fans of The Bill are celebrating after it was confirmed the beloved police drama is returning to TV to keep Brits entertained during lockdown .
The show was axed by ITV 10 years ago , but it 's now making a comeback on UKTV Play with the channel set to start streaming four more series of the show .
The Bill ran for 26 years and became a British TV staple , making stars of its cast who reunited for a video chat this week to celebrate The Bill 's return .
Now we can take a look back at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sun Hill after the show went on air in 2010 .
Trudie , 68 , joined the show in 1983 and played WPC Ackland until 2007 .
She was one of the most familiar faces on the show , .
After leaving The Bill , she went on to land the role of Georgia Sharma in Emmerdale , appearing in the soap for four years from 2011 until 2015 .
The actress is married to Kit Jackson and they have two daughters together .
Their youngest , Elly , grew up to become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ electro duo La Roux .
Kevin became well-known for playing Detective Constable Tosh Lines in the show , but his life was marred by tragedy as he battle alcholism for many years .
His boozing led to him being sacked from The Bill in 1998 after turning for work drunk and failing to learn his lines .
The actor admitted himself to a residential rehab clinic in a bit to get sober , but left the facility to go on a deadly drinking binge .
He choked to death on his own vomit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ facility .
Kevin died aged 49 just a week after filming his final scenes for The Bill , and Tosh continued to appear on screen for a month after his death .
Jeff 's character Reg was one of the show 's most popular characters and was a regular fixture at Sun Hill The actor , 64 , appeared in the show from 1984 until 2008 , and went on a downward spiral after learning his contract for The Bill would not be renewed .
He attempted suicide , but survived and went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he had been left distraught at the thought his acting career was coming to an end .
Jeff went on to return to acting and went on to win international acclaim for his role in 2011 movie Under Jakob 's Ladder .
Chris , 73 , played tough guy Frank on an off for years after making his first appearance in the show in 1984 .
He became a regular cast member from 1988 to 1993 before returning again from 1998 to 2000 .
His character landed a spin-off show , Burnside , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ episodes in 200 - focusing on Frank 's work with the NationL Crime Squad .
Chris has since made appearances in shows such as EastEnders , Judge John Deed , New Tricks and Come Dine With Me .
He entered Celebrity Big Brother in 2015 , and lasted just under two weeks before being evicted .
Eric , 79 , was one of the original castmembers when the show started in 1984 and he appeared in almost 800 episodes before stepping down in 2004 .
Shortly before after exit from The Bill , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two-month-old grandson Charlie Smith was killed in the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami in Sri Lanka .
Charlie was the youngest known British victim of the disaster .
Eric has continued acting with a role in Oscar-winning short film Stutterer in 2016 and in 2017 war drama Dunkirk as well as appearances in EastEnders and Casualty .
Graham , 68 , joined the cast as recurring character Tony in 1984 , before becoming a regular from 1988 until 2009 .
Since leaving The Bill , he continued acting , with roles in shows such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ indulged his long love of singing with annual panto appearances .
He has also been lauded for his extensive charity work over the years , receiving an OBE in 2010 for his work with good causes .
Mark , 59 , appeared in The Bill from its early beginings in the 1980s up until 2005 .
He went on to land a role in EastEnders , playing Mike Swann - the father of Joe Swash 's character Mickey Miller - for several guest stints .
Mark later appeared in Heartbeat and in 2009 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ His film roles include turns in Snow White and the Huntsman and Run For Your Wife .
Kim , 42 , played Honey for five years until the character was killed off in 2005 .
She went on to join Hollyoaks as Heidi Costello , but left the soap in 2011 after her character was murdered once again .
Scott played ladies man Phil for five years , clocking up 240 episodes of The Bill before transferring to EastEnders as Jack Branning .
BBC bosses appeared to make a nod to his past @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , making Jack a former copper with a murky past .
He remains a regular on the soap , taking a swift break in 2010 for an appearance on Strictly Come Dancing .

The Bill is returning to TV screens 10 years after it was axed by ITV, but what happened to the much-loved stars of the original police drama
The Bill cast - where are they now? From addiction and tragedy to soaps and panto
Fans of The Bill were delighted with the beloved police drama returned to TV to keep Brits entertained during lockdown.
The show was axed by ITV 11 years ago, but it made a long-awaited comeback on UKTV Play with the channel streaming the show.
The Bill ran for 26 years and became a British TV staple, making stars of its cast who reunited for a video chat this week to celebrate The Bill's return.
Now we can take a look back at what happened to the former officers of Sun Hill after the show went on air in 2010.
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Trudie Goodwin - WPC June Ackland
Trudie, 68, joined the show in 1983 and played WPC Ackland until 2007. She was one of the most familiar faces on the show,.
After leaving The Bill, she went on to land the role of Georgia Sharma in Emmerdale, appearing in the soap for four years from 2011 until 2015.
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The actress is married to Kit Jackson and they have two daughters together.
Their youngest, Elly, grew up to become an international pop star as part of electro duo La Roux.
Kevin Lloyd - DC Alfred 'Tosh' Lines
Kevin became well-known for playing Detective Constable Tosh Lines in the show, but his life was marred by tragedy as he battle alcoholism for many years.
His boozing led to him being sacked from The Bill in 1998 after turning for work drunk and failing to learn his lines.
The actor admitted himself to a residential rehab clinic in a bit to get sober, but left the facility to go on a deadly drinking binge.
He choked to death on his own vomit after returning to his room at the facility.
Kevin died aged 49 just a week after filming his final scenes for The Bill, and Tosh continued to appear on screen for a month after his death.
Jeff Stewart - PC Reg Hollis
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Jeff's character Reg was one of the show's most popular characters and was a regular fixture at Sun Hill
The actor, 64, appeared in the show from 1984 until 2008, and went on a downward spiral after learning his contract for The Bill would not be renewed.
He attempted suicide, but survived and went on to make a recovery, declaring he had been left distraught at the thought his acting career was coming to an end.
Jeff went on to return to acting and went on to win international acclaim for his role in 2011 movie Under Jakob's Ladder.
Chris Ellison - DCI Frank Burnside
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Chris, 73, played tough guy Frank on an off for years after making his first appearance in the show in 1984. He became a regular cast member from 1988 to 1993 before returning again from 1998 to 2000.
His character landed a spin-off show, Burnside, which ran for one series of six episodes in 200 - focusing on Frank's work with the National Crime Squad.
Chris has since made appearances in shows such as EastEnders, Judge John Deed, New Tricks and Come Dine With Me.
He entered Celebrity Big Brother in 2015, and lasted just under two weeks before being evicted.
Eric Richard - DS Bob Cryer
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Eric, 79, was one of the original castmembers when the show started in 1984 and he appeared in almost 800 episodes before stepping down in 2004.
Shortly before after exit from The Bill, he suffered a family tragedy as his two-month-old grandson Charlie Smith was killed in the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami in Sri Lanka.
Charlie was the youngest known British victim of the disaster.
Eric has continued acting with a role in Oscar-winning short film Stutterer in 2016 and in 2017 war drama Dunkirk as well as appearances in EastEnders and Casualty.
Graham Cole - PC Tony Stamp
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Graham, 68, joined the cast as recurring character Tony in 1984, before becoming a regular from 1988 until 2009.
Since leaving The Bill, he continued acting, with roles in shows such as Law & Order: UK and indulged his long love of singing with annual panto appearances.
He has also been lauded for his extensive charity work over the years, receiving an OBE in 2010 for his work with good causes.
Mark Wingett - DC Jim Carver
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Mark, 59, appeared in The Bill from its early beginings in the 1980s up until 2005.
He went on to land a role in EastEnders, playing Mike Swann - the father of Joe Swash's character Mickey Miller - for several guest stints.
Mark later appeared in Heartbeat and in 2009 drama Missing for two series,.
His film roles include turns in Snow White and the Huntsman and Run For Your Wife.
Kim Tiddy – PC Honey Harman
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Kim, 42, played Honey for five years until the character was killed off in 2005.
She went on to join Hollyoaks as Heidi Costello, but left the soap in 2011 after her character was murdered once again.
Scott Maslen - Sgt Phil Hunter
Scott played ladies man Phil for five years, clocking up 240 episodes of The Bill before transferring to EastEnders as Jack Branning.
BBC bosses appeared to make a nod to his past in The Bill when creating his character, making Jack a former copper with a murky past.
He remains a regular on the soap, taking a swift break in 2010 for an appearance on Strictly Come Dancing.


thedailymirror--2020-04-27--FIFA propose rule change for Premier League when matches return

Premier League clubs may be able to make five substitutions in matches when it returns from its suspension .
And the mooted change will also run for the 2020-21 campaign , if given IFAB approval .
English football has been out of commission for the past month , as have most leagues across the planet .
As such in a new proposal to help cope with the return to action amid the ongoing pandemic , FIFA have announced extra subs will be allowed .
The substitutions will be allowed at a maximum of three slots plus the half-time interval to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proposed in recognition of the long lay-off that players have had due to competitions being suspended , and the anticipated high volume of matches when play potentially resumes .
The proposal is subject to the approval of the game 's law-making body the International Football Association Board ( IFAB ) It is then at the discretion of individual competitions such as the Premier League or the Bundesliga whether or not to implement it .
`` When competitions resume , such competitions are likely to face a congested match calendar with a higher-than-normal frequency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' a FIFA spokesperson said .
`` Safety of the players is one of FIFA 's main priorities then .
One concern in this regard is that the higher-than-normal frequency of matches may increase the risk of potential injuries due to a resulting player overload .
`` In light of this and in light of the unique challenge faced globally in delivering competitions according to the originally foreseen calendar , FIFA proposes that a larger number of substitutions be temporarily allowed at the discretion of the relevant competition organiser .
`` In competitions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allowed , each team would now be given the possibility to use up to five substitutions during the match , with the possibility of an additional substitution remaining during extra time , where relevant . ''
The temporary dispensation on substitutes would apply to competitions which are either due to be completed or start in 2020 or 2021 , so it would also apply to the 2020-21 season .
It will also cover all national team matches up to and including December 31 , 2021 .
A number of European leagues are working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ led to a near-total shutdown of sport on the continent .
Clubs in the top two tiers of professional football in Germany have got players back in training with a view to play starting next month .
Italian teams will be able to resume group training on May 18 , while in France they are targeting a return to action in mid-June .
The Premier League and the English Football League are keeping a return date under constant review .
Premier League clubs will discuss the matter again at a shareholders ' meeting @ @ @

FIFA have pushed forward a proposal to allow five substitutions in matches, if and when seasons resume following the current suspension amid the coronavirus crisis
Premier League clubs may be able to make five substitutions in matches when it returns from its suspension.
And the mooted change will also run for the 2020-21 campaign, if given IFAB approval.
English football has been out of commission for the past month, as have most leagues across the planet.
As such in a new proposal to help cope with the return to action amid the ongoing pandemic, FIFA have announced extra subs will be allowed.
The substitutions will be allowed at a maximum of three slots plus the half-time interval to avoid unnecessary stoppages, but are being proposed in recognition of the long lay-off that players have had due to competitions being suspended, and the anticipated high volume of matches when play potentially resumes.
The proposal is subject to the approval of the game's law-making body the International Football Association Board (IFAB)
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It is then at the discretion of individual competitions such as the Premier League or the Bundesliga whether or not to implement it.
"When competitions resume, such competitions are likely to face a congested match calendar with a higher-than-normal frequency of matches played in consecutive weeks," a FIFA spokesperson said.
"Safety of the players is one of FIFA's main priorities then. One concern in this regard is that the higher-than-normal frequency of matches may increase the risk of potential injuries due to a resulting player overload.
"In light of this and in light of the unique challenge faced globally in delivering competitions according to the originally foreseen calendar, FIFA proposes that a larger number of substitutions be temporarily allowed at the discretion of the relevant competition organiser.
"In competitions where less than five substitutions are currently allowed, each team would now be given the possibility to use up to five substitutions during the match, with the possibility of an additional substitution remaining during extra time, where relevant."
The temporary dispensation on substitutes would apply to competitions which are either due to be completed or start in 2020 or 2021, so it would also apply to the 2020-21 season.
It will also cover all national team matches up to and including December 31, 2021.
A number of European leagues are working towards a resumption after the Covid-19 outbreak led to a near-total shutdown of sport on the continent.
Clubs in the top two tiers of professional football in Germany have got players back in training with a view to play starting next month.
Italian teams will be able to resume group training on May 18, while in France they are targeting a return to action in mid-June.
The Premier League and the English Football League are keeping a return date under constant review. Premier League clubs will discuss the matter again at a shareholders' meeting on Friday.


thedailymirror--2020-04-27--Pupil who thought Zoom messages were private gets mortifying email from teacher

From business meetings to drinks with our friends , video chats have become an essential during coronavirus lockdown .
With schools forced to close their doors , many teachers are also making use of the technology so students can keep up with their education during the pandemic .
One of the things that got us through lessons and lectures was our friends , and that has n't changed simply because things have gone digital .
But one student recently found out the hard way that the messages you 're sending may not be as private as the whispers you usually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you in class .
Faith has been taking online lectures on Zoom , and had been messaging her friends during the classes to pass the time - but made one huge oversight .
Posting on Twitter , she wrote : `` I didn ’ t know my professor could view my 'private ' convos on Zoom , '' followed by a clown emoji .
She uploaded a video of herself laughing in front of an email she received from her professor which said : `` Dear Faith , I am reaching out to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you write in the chat discussion .
`` My class session is not the appropriate time to be sending messages like ' I 'm a bougie a** , rachet a** , freak b***h ... ' '' It 's very disruptive to the class and I do NOT condone this kind of behaviour during my lectures .
I strongly advise you to keep the inappropriate comments to yourself from now on or else it will jeopardise your final grade for this course . ''
The clip has had more than 2.2 million views on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` To my fellow college students : Apparently , your professors have the power to enable all convos on Zoom .
I also had multiple professors quoting my tweet to confirm it .
`` Y ’ all might as well send your sorry email before they confront you and yes I apologized to that lady . ''
It left others sweating over things they had previously said in the chats , as one wrote : `` WAITTTTTT LMFAOOO .
I ’ ve been saying some wild s*** in them chats ughhhhh .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ see your private messages to other students ?
?
? ''
A third added a similar story , writing : `` This happened to my best friend .
Her 2nd graders were in the chat saying she looked like yuck , and she was killing the learning vibe . ''

A student was sent an email from her lecturer warning that she could see the 'private' chats she had been sending during her classes - and was told to keep her 'inappropriate' messages to herself
From business meetings to drinks with our friends, video chats have become an essential during coronavirus lockdown.
With schools forced to close their doors, many teachers are also making use of the technology so students can keep up with their education during the pandemic.
One of the things that got us through lessons and lectures was our friends, and that hasn't changed simply because things have gone digital.
But one student recently found out the hard way that the messages you're sending may not be as private as the whispers you usually share with the person sitting next to you in class.
Faith has been taking online lectures on Zoom, and had been messaging her friends during the classes to pass the time - but made one huge oversight.
Image: @bryantfaith_/Twitter) @bryantfaith_/Twitter)
Posting on Twitter, she wrote: "I didn’t know my professor could view my 'private' convos on Zoom," followed by a clown emoji.
She uploaded a video of herself laughing in front of an email she received from her professor which said: "Dear Faith, I am reaching out to inform you that I can see everything you write in the chat discussion.
"My class session is not the appropriate time to be sending messages like 'I'm a bougie a**, rachet a**, freak b***h...'
Image: @bryantfaith_/Twitter) @bryantfaith_/Twitter)
"It's very disruptive to the class and I do NOT condone this kind of behaviour during my lectures. I strongly advise you to keep the inappropriate comments to yourself from now on or else it will jeopardise your final grade for this course."
The clip has had more than 2.2 million views on Twitter, as Faith added the warning: "To my fellow college students: Apparently, your professors have the power to enable all convos on Zoom. I also had multiple professors quoting my tweet to confirm it.
"Y’all might as well send your sorry email before they confront you and yes I apologized to that lady."
It left others sweating over things they had previously said in the chats, as one wrote: "WAITTTTTT LMFAOOO. I’ve been saying some wild s*** in them chats ughhhhh."
Another asked: "They can see your private messages to other students???"
A third added a similar story, writing: "This happened to my best friend. Her 2nd graders were in the chat saying she looked like yuck, and she was killing the learning vibe."


thedailymirror--2020-04-27--All we know after rumours over 'death' of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un

For the past week rumours have been swirling through online forums and amongst North Korea watchers that the country 's dictator is dead .
Kim Jong-un has not been seen in public for days , sparking speculation that the 36-year-old has come to some kind of harm .
This morning a state newspaper ran a letter of thanks from Kim to construction workers in the country - the first word heard from the tyrant in more than two weeks .
The dictator was not pictured however , meaning the report did little to quieten speculation that Kim is dead eight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is indeed dead or in a vegetative state as some reports have suggested , then a path to power for Kim 's sister Kim Yo-jong could start to emerge .
Here is the story of the North Korean ruler 's apparent disappearance as it has unfolded so far .
Kim is seen in public for the last time Kim was last pictured on April 11 when he presided over the political bureau meting of the ruling Workers ' Party .
He led discussions about the country 's response to the coronavirus - which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ isolated nation - and elected his sister Kim Yo-jong as an alternate member of the bureau .
The first signs that something may be amiss came at the meeting when it was announced that the Supreme People 's Assembly had been delayed .
Major political event is held in his absence The Supreme People 's Assembly went ahead , two days late and without Kim in attendance .
While it is a largely ceremonial event in which 680 assembly members rubber stamp the regime 's actions , the leader 's absence was still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have undergone heart surgery at his family 's private hospital Mount Paektu .
Unconfirmed reports claimed Kim was taken to hospital after clutching his chest and falling to the ground while out in the countryside .
Some reports suggested that he had a stent fitted in what should have been a routine operation .
However , his terrified surgeon 's hands were shaking , which led the medic to botch the proceedure .
Kim 's health has been a cause of concern in the hermit kingdom for some time .
Despite being in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ smoker and morbidly obese - which makes him more susceptible to major health issues .
Pictures show that Kim , who is 5ft 6ins , has ballooned in size since he first appeared on the global stage in 2010 with his father Kim Jong-il .
He is said to weigh 20 stone and have a BMI of 44.9 , classifying him as morbidly obese .
And it is claimed the 36-year-old 's love of food could be one of the reasons why he went under the knife .
The North Korean military launched @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Japan in one of its regular tests .
The state is well versed when it comes to ostentatious weapons tests , having carried out four in March alone .
What was more unusual was the absence of Kim , who would typically be pictured presiding over the operation .
State media failed to publish any such photos in the days following the launch , further adding to speculation that something had happened to the leader .
In the past few days suggestions have been made that Kim was injured in the tests .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Room 39 - an organisation run by the Workers ' Party of North Korea - told news group Dong-A Ilbo that such tests would not have gone ahead without the order of the commander-in-chief .
He told the newspaper : “ Kim was absent from the reports of the tests while no footage of the missile launch and the training of combat aircrafts was released , which points to a possibility of an unexpected accident that might have been caused by debris or fire . ''
The former official said footage of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be broadcast without Kim 's say so , further fuelling the suggestion the leader was injured .
Tens of thousands of North Korean 's turned out to the tribute to the country 's founder , Kim -Il-Sung , on April 15 .
The day is a hugely important one in the country 's calendar as it marks the birth of its first leader , who is revered above that of even his son Kim Jong-Il and his grandson Kim Jong-un .
Great lines of mourners queued up to tearfully pay their respects to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ died almost 26 years ago .
Notable for his absence again was Kim , further fanning the flames of speculation as to his whereabouts and health .
Chad O'Carroll , the chief executive of Korea Risk Group , which produces the respected NK Pro and NK News , sounded a note of caution .
`` It IS definitely notable that Kim Jong Un was missing all last week given the 04.15 holidays , '' he wrote on Twitter .
`` But it should be acknowledged that there are *many* rumours about his health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even regurgitate stuff we heard when KJU disappeared in 2014 . ''
With Kim 's absence having been noted in the aftermath of Kim Sung-Il 's birthday celebrations , the hunt began in earnest for the dictator .
Daily NK , a specialty website run mostly by North Korean defectors , reported that he was recovering from the operation at a villa in the Mount Kumgang resort county of Hyangsan on the east coast .
“ My understanding is that he had been struggling ( with cardiovascular problems ) since last August but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Paektu , ” a source told the paper .
With thousands of North Korea watchers now desperately searching for clues as to Kim 's whereabouts , 38 North made a breakthrough .
The Washington-based monitoring service said that the dictator 's private train was spotted at the resort town of Wonsan .
Satellite images show the train parked at the 'leadership station ' in the coastal town from April 21 to April 23 .
The station is reserved for the use of the Kim family , the monitoring project said .
While it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was taken to the coastal resort to recover following the operation , others have posited a different version of events .
A unnamed source in China told JoongAng Ilbo , a newspaper in South Korea , that Kim was forced to skip the event because one of his bodyguards was suspected to have contracted Covid-19 .
It would have put Kim , those close to him and his other bodyguards in danger of catching the potentially deadly virus .
Kim is said to have headed to Wohan to avoid the virus , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ populated capital Pyongyang .
As the days since his last public appearance began to mount up , a different rumour about Kim 's health started to cirulate .
News site Monthly Chosun reported a source claiming the North Korean leader was in a coma .
`` It is coma .
In fact , it was judged impossible to regenerate , '' the source said .
China sends team of doctors to check on Kim It was reported on April 25 that China had sent medics to attend to Kim .
A delegation led @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Communist party ’ s international liaison department left Beijing for North Korea on Thursday , two people told Reuters .
If the North Korean leader does not reappear , then the country needs a new leader .
Kim has reportedly been married since 2009 to Ri Sol-ju , although this may not be her real name .
She is believed to be 30 but could be anything up to 35 , and is thought to be the daughter of a gynaecologist mother and professor father part of the hermit kingdom 's elite .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ be handed the reigns of power if Kim dies however .
Equally Kim 's three children - about whom next to nothing is known - are not considered leadership contenders , due to their very low profiles and youth .
The woman tipped for the top job upon Kim 's demise is Kim Yo-jong .
Like her older brother she spent several years attending the exclusive English-language International School in Gümligen , Switzerland , under a false name .
After her return to North Korea she studied computer science in the capital Pyongyang @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the world at her father Kim Jong-il 's funeral in December 2011 where she seemed to be taking a leading role despite not being part of the committee that organised it .
Since then , she has ascended through the ranks of the communist Workers ' Party of Korea .
She stepped in for her brother once before due to ill health in October 2014 and has provided a close supporting role ever since .
A South Korean official today claimed Kim Jong-un is `` alive and well '' more than two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ President Moon Jae-in 's foreign policy advisor insisted Kim is staying at his holiday resort on the North Korean coast .
Chung-in Moon told Fox News : `` Our government position is firm ... ..Kim Jong-un is alive and well .
`` He has been staying in the Wonsan area since April 13 .
No suspicious movements have so far been detected . ''
On April 27 North Korean authorities released a letter reportedly sent by Kim .
State-run newspaper Rodong Sinmun reported that he sent a personal letter to builders working on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is unclear if the letter was actually sent by Kim , and no new pictures of the leader have been released by state media .

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was last seen on April 11 and missed his late grandfather's birthday celebrations, sparking widespread rumours that he is gravely ill or dead
Kim Jong-un 'dead' - all we know as mystery over North Korean leader's health deepens
For the past week rumours have been swirling through online forums and amongst North Korea watchers that the country's dictator is dead.
Kim Jong-un has not been seen in public for days, sparking speculation that the 36-year-old has come to some kind of harm.
This morning a state newspaper ran a letter of thanks from Kim to construction workers in the country - the first word heard from the tyrant in more than two weeks.
The dictator was not pictured however, meaning the report did little to quieten speculation that Kim is dead eight years into his reign.
If he is indeed dead or in a vegetative state as some reports have suggested, then a path to power for Kim's sister Kim Yo-jong could start to emerge.
Here is the story of the North Korean ruler's apparent disappearance as it has unfolded so far.
Image: Kyodo News via Getty Images) Kyodo News via Getty Images)
Kim is seen in public for the last time
Kim was last pictured on April 11 when he presided over the political bureau meting of the ruling Workers' Party.
He led discussions about the country's response to the coronavirus - which officials have claimed has barely touched the isolated nation - and elected his sister Kim Yo-jong as an alternate member of the bureau.
The first signs that something may be amiss came at the meeting when it was announced that the Supreme People's Assembly had been delayed.
Major political event is held in his absence
The Supreme People's Assembly went ahead, two days late and without Kim in attendance.
While it is a largely ceremonial event in which 680 assembly members rubber stamp the regime's actions, the leader's absence was still notable.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Kim reportedly has heart surgery
The leader is said to have undergone heart surgery at his family's private hospital Mount Paektu.
Unconfirmed reports claimed Kim was taken to hospital after clutching his chest and falling to the ground while out in the countryside.
Some reports suggested that he had a stent fitted in what should have been a routine operation.
However, his terrified surgeon's hands were shaking, which led the medic to botch the proceedure.
Kim's health has been a cause of concern in the hermit kingdom for some time.
Despite being in his thirties, he is a heavy smoker and morbidly obese - which makes him more susceptible to major health issues.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Pictures show that Kim, who is 5ft 6ins, has ballooned in size since he first appeared on the global stage in 2010 with his father Kim Jong-il.
He is said to weigh 20 stone and have a BMI of 44.9, classifying him as morbidly obese.
And it is claimed the 36-year-old's love of food could be one of the reasons why he went under the knife.
Military launches missiles
The North Korean military launched short range missiles into the Sea of Japan in one of its regular tests.
The state is well versed when it comes to ostentatious weapons tests, having carried out four in March alone.
What was more unusual was the absence of Kim, who would typically be pictured presiding over the operation.
State media failed to publish any such photos in the days following the launch, further adding to speculation that something had happened to the leader.
In the past few days suggestions have been made that Kim was injured in the tests.
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Lee Jeong Ho, a former official of Room 39 - an organisation run by the Workers' Party of North Korea - told news group Dong-A Ilbo that such tests would not have gone ahead without the order of the commander-in-chief.
He told the newspaper: “Kim was absent from the reports of the tests while no footage of the missile launch and the training of combat aircrafts was released, which points to a possibility of an unexpected accident that might have been caused by debris or fire."
The former official said footage of such tests would not be allowed to be broadcast without Kim's say so, further fuelling the suggestion the leader was injured.
Kim is absent from late grandfather's birthday celebrations
Tens of thousands of North Korean's turned out to the tribute to the country's founder, Kim -Il-Sung, on April 15.
The day is a hugely important one in the country's calendar as it marks the birth of its first leader, who is revered above that of even his son Kim Jong-Il and his grandson Kim Jong-un.
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Great lines of mourners queued up to tearfully pay their respects to the former Workers Party chief, who died almost 26 years ago.
Notable for his absence again was Kim, further fanning the flames of speculation as to his whereabouts and health.
Chad O'Carroll, the chief executive of Korea Risk Group, which produces the respected NK Pro and NK News, sounded a note of caution.
"It IS definitely notable that Kim Jong Un was missing all last week given the 04.15 holidays," he wrote on Twitter.
"But it should be acknowledged that there are *many* rumours about his health going on at the moment. Some even regurgitate stuff we heard when KJU disappeared in 2014."
Kim 'recovers from his operation'
With Kim's absence having been noted in the aftermath of Kim Sung-Il's birthday celebrations, the hunt began in earnest for the dictator.
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Daily NK, a specialty website run mostly by North Korean defectors, reported that he was recovering from the operation at a villa in the Mount Kumgang resort county of Hyangsan on the east coast.
“My understanding is that he had been struggling (with cardiovascular problems) since last August but it worsened after repeated visits to Mount Paektu,” a source told the paper.
Dictator's private train spotted in satellite images
With thousands of North Korea watchers now desperately searching for clues as to Kim's whereabouts, 38 North made a breakthrough.
The Washington-based monitoring service said that the dictator's private train was spotted at the resort town of Wonsan.
Satellite images show the train parked at the 'leadership station' in the coastal town from April 21 to April 23.
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The station is reserved for the use of the Kim family, the monitoring project said.
While it has been speculated that the ailing dictator was taken to the coastal resort to recover following the operation, others have posited a different version of events.
A unnamed source in China told JoongAng Ilbo, a newspaper in South Korea, that Kim was forced to skip the event because one of his bodyguards was suspected to have contracted Covid-19.
It would have put Kim, those close to him and his other bodyguards in danger of catching the potentially deadly virus.
Kim is said to have headed to Wohan to avoid the virus, which may now be coursing through the densely populated capital Pyongyang.
Kim reportedly in a vegetative state
As the days since his last public appearance began to mount up, a different rumour about Kim's health started to cirulate.
News site Monthly Chosun reported a source claiming the North Korean leader was in a coma.
"It is coma. In fact, it was judged impossible to regenerate," the source said.
China sends team of doctors to check on Kim
It was reported on April 25 that China had sent medics to attend to Kim.
A delegation led by a senior member of the Chinese Communist party’s international liaison department left Beijing for North Korea on Thursday, two people told Reuters.
Attention turns to Kim Yo-jong
If the North Korean leader does not reappear, then the country needs a new leader.
Kim has reportedly been married since 2009 to Ri Sol-ju, although this may not be her real name.
She is believed to be 30 but could be anything up to 35, and is thought to be the daughter of a gynaecologist mother and professor father part of the hermit kingdom's elite.
It is very unlikely that she will be handed the reigns of power if Kim dies however.
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Equally Kim's three children - about whom next to nothing is known - are not considered leadership contenders, due to their very low profiles and youth.
The woman tipped for the top job upon Kim's demise is Kim Yo-jong.
Like her older brother she spent several years attending the exclusive English-language International School in Gümligen, Switzerland, under a false name.
After her return to North Korea she studied computer science in the capital Pyongyang.
She first came to the attention of the world at her father Kim Jong-il's funeral in December 2011 where she seemed to be taking a leading role despite not being part of the committee that organised it.
Since then, she has ascended through the ranks of the communist Workers' Party of Korea.
She stepped in for her brother once before due to ill health in October 2014 and has provided a close supporting role ever since.
South Korea moves to quash rumours of Kim's death
A South Korean official today claimed Kim Jong-un is "alive and well" more than two weeks after he was last seen.
President Moon Jae-in's foreign policy advisor insisted Kim is staying at his holiday resort on the North Korean coast.
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Chung-in Moon told Fox News : "Our government position is firm.....Kim Jong-un is alive and well.
"He has been staying in the Wonsan area since April 13. No suspicious movements have so far been detected."
Kim breaks his silence
On April 27 North Korean authorities released a letter reportedly sent by Kim.
State-run newspaper Rodong Sinmun reported that he sent a personal letter to builders working on a tourism project in Wonsan.
It is unclear if the letter was actually sent by Kim, and no new pictures of the leader have been released by state media.


thedailymirror--2020-04-27--Airbus 'bleeding cash at speed' with 13,500 jobs now at risk due to coronavirus

Airbus ' boss has told staff the firm is `` bleeding cash '' due to the collapse in demand for air travel caused by the coronavirus pandemic .
Chief executive Guillaume Faury issued the warning in a letter to the aerospace giant 's employees late on Friday .
According to various reports , he wrote : `` We 're bleeding cash at an unprecedented speed , which may threaten the very existence of our company . ''
He added that it must `` act urgently '' to survive .
A spokesman for Airbus said the firm does not comment on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ led to airlines grounding the majority of their fleet .
Earlier this month , Airbus announced a plan to cut its aircraft production rates by around a third .
EasyJet has reached an agreement with the manufacturer to defer the delivery of 24 new aircraft .
Founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou had clashed with the board over the deal , calling for the contract to be cancelled .
Airbus employs 13,500 people in the UK , including in Broughton , North Wales , and Filton , Bristol , where wings for commercial aircraft are designed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is due to issue its financial results for the first quarter of the year on Wednesday .

Plane-maker Airbus, which employs 13,500 people in the UK, has said the very future of the company is being threatened by the coronavirus lockdown as it bleeds cash at an 'unprecedented' rate
Airbus 'bleeding cash at speed' with 13,500 jobs now at risk due to coronavirus
Airbus' boss has told staff the firm is "bleeding cash" due to the collapse in demand for air travel caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Chief executive Guillaume Faury issued the warning in a letter to the aerospace giant's employees late on Friday.
According to various reports, he wrote: "We're bleeding cash at an unprecedented speed, which may threaten the very existence of our company."
He added that it must "act urgently" to survive.
A spokesman for Airbus said the firm does not comment on internal communications.
The coronavirus pandemic has led to airlines grounding the majority of their fleet.
Earlier this month, Airbus announced a plan to cut its aircraft production rates by around a third.
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EasyJet has reached an agreement with the manufacturer to defer the delivery of 24 new aircraft.
Founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou had clashed with the board over the deal, calling for the contract to be cancelled.
Airbus employs 13,500 people in the UK, including in Broughton, North Wales, and Filton, Bristol, where wings for commercial aircraft are designed, tested and built.
The company is due to issue its financial results for the first quarter of the year on Wednesday.


thedailymirror--2020-04-27--Natalie Imbruglia, 45, says becoming a mum through IVF has 'filled a void'

Natalie Imbruglia has opened up about becoming a mum in her mid-forties , saying it `` filled a void '' in her life .
The Torn singer , 45 , welcomed her son Max last year after using a sperm donor and going through IVF to fall pregnant .
She said she had faith that she would be able to have a child slightly later in life because she is used to fulfilling her difficult goals .
Natalie told Baby magazine : `` I 'm used to pushing the laws of probability in terms of what I 've done in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do things that are unlikely or improbable .
`` Looking back I had lovely friends , had been married , a beautiful home and a career that I was proud of .
`` But I 'd long been at the point where I knew something was missing and that thing became something I yearned for above anything else . ''
Natalie announced her pregnancy in July last year .
Sharing a picture of her bump , she wrote : `` No I have n't swallowed a watermelon .
`` I 'm expecting my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of you that know me , this has been something I have wanted for a very long time and I 'm blessed that this is possible with the help of IVF and a sperm donor - I wo n't be saying anything more on that publicly .
`` I 'm so excited about this next adventure ... a new album and I 'm going to be a mum ! ''
Natalie was previously married to Aussie rocker Daniel Johns but split after four years in 2008 .
She decided to have a child @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the help of a sperm donor .
The process involves removing an egg from the ovaries and fertilising them using sperm in a lab .

Natalie Imbruglia welcomed her son Max last year after using a sperm donor and going through IVF to fall pregnant
Natalie Imbruglia, 45, says becoming a mum through IVF has 'filled a void'
Natalie Imbruglia has opened up about becoming a mum in her mid-forties, saying it "filled a void" in her life.
The Torn singer, 45, welcomed her son Max last year after using a sperm donor and going through IVF to fall pregnant.
She said she had faith that she would be able to have a child slightly later in life because she is used to fulfilling her difficult goals.
Natalie told Baby magazine: "I'm used to pushing the laws of probability in terms of what I've done in life. I've always managed to do things that are unlikely or improbable.
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"Looking back I had lovely friends, had been married, a beautiful home and a career that I was proud of.
"But I'd long been at the point where I knew something was missing and that thing became something I yearned for above anything else."
Natalie announced her pregnancy in July last year.
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Sharing a picture of her bump, she wrote: "No I haven't swallowed a watermelon.
"I'm expecting my first child this Autumn. For those of you that know me, this has been something I have wanted for a very long time and I'm blessed that this is possible with the help of IVF and a sperm donor - I won't be saying anything more on that publicly.
"I'm so excited about this next adventure... a new album and I'm going to be a mum!"
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Natalie was previously married to Aussie rocker Daniel Johns but split after four years in 2008.
She decided to have a child by herself and went through IVF with the help of a sperm donor.
The process involves removing an egg from the ovaries and fertilising them using sperm in a lab.


thedailymirror--2020-04-27--Gary Neville identifies Pep Guardiola's influence on Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool

Gary Neville has praised Pep Guardiola for helping to 'redefine ' football and identified how the Spaniard has influenced rivals Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp .
Guardiola has followed up his managerial success with Barcelona and Bayern Munich at Man City , whose dominance in the Premier League has been ended by Klopp 's superior Liverpool side this season .
The style of play adopted by Guardiola 's teams has scarcely changed since his time at the Nou Camp , where his Barca side won a remarkable quintuple , and left a lasting imprint on football worldwide .
Neville explained : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in terms of perception .
I have to say Pep Guardiola , everyone described it as the greatest team of all-time and I think rightly so , with [ Gerard ] Pique , [ Carles ] Puyol , Xavi , [ Andres ] Iniesta , [ Sergio ] Busquets , [ Lionel ] Messi .
That team I think redefined football .
`` You rarely see new things in football but the way in which they pressed when they lost the ball , the possession , the skill , everything was just out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four year period .
No one could get near them .
`` And I think it ’ s just transformed everyone ’ s mind to how they see football and even clubs that don ’ t maybe adopt the tactics of pure possession like Pep does . ''
Guardiola cemented his reputation as one of the world 's best following that campaign with Barca , and managed to successfully reproduce the same brand of football at Bayern and City thereafter .
His record-breaking City side have been almost unrivalled over the previous two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liverpool have had to implement elements of their rivals ' game to get ahead of them this season .
`` Liverpool in the last few years , when Jurgen Klopp came to Liverpool I thought they were a brilliant team , but they pressed a lot , they were very frantic , '' Neville added .
`` You look at the control in their game now , its adapted , they ’ re a more rounded team , so I think the influence of Pep Guardiola is enormous and obviously the coaches that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our game .
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The Sky Sports pundit hailed Guardiola's great Barcelona side as one of the best of all time and feels they have had a dramatic impact on the changing face of football
Gary Neville has praised Pep Guardiola for helping to 'redefine' football and identified how the Spaniard has influenced rivals Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp.
Guardiola has followed up his managerial success with Barcelona and Bayern Munich at Man City, whose dominance in the Premier League has been ended by Klopp's superior Liverpool side this season.
The style of play adopted by Guardiola's teams has scarcely changed since his time at the Nou Camp, where his Barca side won a remarkable quintuple, and left a lasting imprint on football worldwide.
Neville explained: "The game’s changed completely in terms of perception. I have to say Pep Guardiola, everyone described it as the greatest team of all-time and I think rightly so, with [Gerard] Pique, [Carles] Puyol, Xavi, [Andres] Iniesta, [Sergio] Busquets, [Lionel] Messi. That team I think redefined football.
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"You rarely see new things in football but the way in which they pressed when they lost the ball, the possession, the skill, everything was just out of this world over a three or four year period. No one could get near them.
"And I think it’s just transformed everyone’s mind to how they see football and even clubs that don’t maybe adopt the tactics of pure possession like Pep does."
Guardiola cemented his reputation as one of the world's best following that campaign with Barca, and managed to successfully reproduce the same brand of football at Bayern and City thereafter.
His record-breaking City side have been almost unrivalled over the previous two Premier League campaigns, and Neville feels Liverpool have had to implement elements of their rivals' game to get ahead of them this season.
"Liverpool in the last few years, when Jurgen Klopp came to Liverpool I thought they were a brilliant team, but they pressed a lot, they were very frantic," Neville added.
"You look at the control in their game now, its adapted, they’re a more rounded team, so I think the influence of Pep Guardiola is enormous and obviously the coaches that he was inspired by are enormous on our game.”


thedailymirror--2020-04-27--Phillip Schofield accused of making cheeky jibe about James Martin's manhood

This Morning host Phillip Schofield left TV chef James Martin lost for words on Monday morning .
As the silver fox , 58 , introduced the cooking whizz - who was video calling into the studio live from his home kitchen - he was taken by the decor in James ' lavish cooking area that features a huge clock on the back wall .
Phil commented on the size of the large space as he asked : `` How big is the wall behind you ?
How big is that clock ? ''
James appeared shocked as he misheard Phil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was that ? ''
Phil and co-host Holly then erupted into laughter as they worked out the blunder .
James then pointed to his ear and told : “ There is a delay on my earpiece ! ''
Shocked and lost for words James then pointed at the large clock on the wall and shared that he put it up over the weekend .
James made two appearances on Monday 's episode to teach fans how to whip up two Italian dishes based on favourites from high street chain Pizza Express .
To @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dough balls and a yummy garlic butter dip and later on he made a margarita pizza .
James recently has opened up about his decision to put his career before marriage or children .
The talented chef has one Michelin star , three restaurants and a decade long career in television but admits that his success came at a price .
Speaking in the May issue of Prima magazine , James says his focus on work meant that he shunned a traditional family life and it 's only now that he 's realises @ @ @ @ @ @ @ biggest low of my career is that I ’ ve given up everything for it , '' he said .
`` I look at my mates and they ’ re all married with kids , and that ’ s not the case for me because I ’ ve been so focused on work .
`` The level of commitment it requires and the choices you have to make have a huge impact . ''
`` But would I do the same thing again ?
Probably , because it ’ s made me who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Proving he likes to go against the grain , he added : `` And why does everybody have to follow the norm anyway ? ''
*This Morning airs weekdays on ITV at 10am

TV chef James Martin appeared on Monday's This Morning to show viewers how to whip up dough balls at home but Phil Schofield was more concerned about his "big clock"
This Morning host Phillip Schofield left TV chef James Martin lost for words on Monday morning.
As the silver fox, 58, introduced the cooking whizz - who was video calling into the studio live from his home kitchen - he was taken by the decor in James' lavish cooking area that features a huge clock on the back wall.
Phil commented on the size of the large space as he asked: "How big is the wall behind you? How big is that clock?"
James appeared shocked as he misheard Phil and asked: "Sorry, what was that?"
Phil and co-host Holly then erupted into laughter as they worked out the blunder.
James then pointed to his ear and told: “There is a delay on my earpiece!"
Image: ITV) ITV)
Shocked and lost for words James then pointed at the large clock on the wall and shared that he put it up over the weekend.
James made two appearances on Monday's episode to teach fans how to whip up two Italian dishes based on favourites from high street chain Pizza Express.
To start with he showed how to make dough balls and a yummy garlic butter dip and later on he made a margarita pizza.
Image: ITV) ITV)
James recently has opened up about his decision to put his career before marriage or children.
The talented chef has one Michelin star, three restaurants and a decade long career in television but admits that his success came at a price.
Speaking in the May issue of Prima magazine, James says his focus on work meant that he shunned a traditional family life and it's only now that he's realises what he gave up.
"The biggest low of my career is that I’ve given up everything for it," he said. "I look at my mates and they’re all married with kids, and that’s not the case for me because I’ve been so focused on work.
Image: ITV) ITV)
"The level of commitment it requires and the choices you have to make have a huge impact."
"But would I do the same thing again? Probably, because it’s made me who I am," he admitted.
Proving he likes to go against the grain, he added: "And why does everybody have to follow the norm anyway?"
*This Morning airs weekdays on ITV at 10am


thedailymirror--2020-04-27--Premier League Watford turn stadium into wellbeing sanctuary for NHS staff

Watford have turned their Vicarage Road stadium into a wellbeing sanctuary so medical staff from the hospital next door can recover from the trauma of the pandemic front line .
Most of the country ’ s football clubs have shut up shop in the crisis , but the Hornets have opened their doors to the neighbours at Watford General Hospital , where England manager Gareth Southgate was born .
Their public-spirited gesture comes straight from the ethos established by Golden Boys godfather Graham Taylor , who established Watford as the original family club - with a heavy accent on reaching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than 40 years ago .
All hospital staff - including nurses , doctors , managers , cleaners , porters and anyone who needs a change of scenery – can swap busy wards and offices for spacious facilities and the serenity of an empty terrace overlooking the pitch .
What began as a request for meeting rooms so the hospital could plan its COVID-19 response ( in suites big enough to enable social distancing ) has ended up as a full-blown , wellbeing facility .
West Herts NHS Trust also manages hospitals in St @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shuttle bus – from the Harry Potter Warner Bros studios tourist attraction , on Watford 's outskirts - is now running between the three sites , meaning their staff can also make use of the santuary .
Breakfast and lunch is provided and there is overnight accommodation in sleeping pods , seating areas where staff can chat together after a tough shift and spaces to reflect and be alone .
There are also counselling rooms for staff who want help with the emotional trauma that comes from working during such a difficult time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loved ones who have died during the outbreak , the chaplaincy team from West Herts Hospital NHS Trust has created a memorial room at the club .
The club 's gesture has had an immediate impact on staff morale .
West Herts Hospitals Trust chief executive Christine Allen said : “ Watford General is only a few yards away , but the environment is miles apart and really seems to lift the mood .
“ Of course , football fans want to see the pitch full of players , but for us , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ calming effect .
And whilst our sole focus is our patients , the ability to get away makes all the difference.
” She added : “ The demands on staff , especially those caring for our sickest patients , have been huge .
“ Having a space to talk about the day or just sit and reflect after work and before going home can really help staff manage their stress .
This in turn helps them provide the best care for our patients .
”

The Premier League club are doing all they can to help medical staff at Watford General Hospital recover as they fight against the coronavirus pandemic
Watford have turned their Vicarage Road stadium into a wellbeing sanctuary so medical staff from the hospital next door can recover from the trauma of the pandemic front line.
Most of the country’s football clubs have shut up shop in the crisis, but the Hornets have opened their doors to the neighbours at Watford General Hospital, where England manager Gareth Southgate was born.
Their public-spirited gesture comes straight from the ethos established by Golden Boys godfather Graham Taylor, who established Watford as the original family club - with a heavy accent on reaching out to the local community - more than 40 years ago.
All hospital staff - including nurses, doctors, managers, cleaners, porters and anyone who needs a change of scenery – can swap busy wards and offices for spacious facilities and the serenity of an empty terrace overlooking the pitch.
What began as a request for meeting rooms so the hospital could plan its COVID-19 response (in suites big enough to enable social distancing) has ended up as a full-blown, wellbeing facility.
West Herts NHS Trust also manages hospitals in St Albans and Hemel Hempstead and a free shuttle bus – from the Harry Potter Warner Bros studios tourist attraction, on Watford's outskirts - is now running between the three sites, meaning their staff can also make use of the santuary.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Breakfast and lunch is provided and there is overnight accommodation in sleeping pods, seating areas where staff can chat together after a tough shift and spaces to reflect and be alone.
There are also counselling rooms for staff who want help with the emotional trauma that comes from working during such a difficult time.
For anyone who wishes to remember loved ones who have died during the outbreak, the chaplaincy team from West Herts Hospital NHS Trust has created a memorial room at the club.
The club's gesture has had an immediate impact on staff morale.
West Herts Hospitals Trust chief executive Christine Allen said: “Watford General is only a few yards away, but the environment is miles apart and really seems to lift the mood.
“Of course, football fans want to see the pitch full of players, but for us, the empty green space has a very calming effect. And whilst our sole focus is our patients, the ability to get away makes all the difference.”
She added: “The demands on staff, especially those caring for our sickest patients, have been huge.
“Having a space to talk about the day or just sit and reflect after work and before going home can really help staff manage their stress.
This in turn helps them provide the best care for our patients.”