thedailymirror--2020-05-05--Kate Garraway spends 'tough' first birthday in 16 years without husband Derek

Kate Garraway has revealed how she spent her first birthday in 16 years without her husband Derek by her side .
Derek Draper , 52 , has been 'fighting for his life ' in hospital after being rushed in with symptoms of the coronavirus in March and remains in a critical condition .
Kate , who has been caring for their children back home , said her 53rd birthday was always going to be a 'tough one ' as she opened up in an emotional Instagram post .
While the Good Morning Britain presenter was without her beloved hubby for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overwhelmed to receive some thoughtful gifts from her ITV colleagues , family and friends - while total strangers even made her a birthday cake .
Taking to Instagram , Kate shared : `` So yesterday was always going to be a tough one - 1st birthday in 16 years without Derek - so for the kids & I , his absence was very present .
`` But we resolved to do what I think we are all having to do at the moment aren ’ t we - treasure & be grateful for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are from it .
And focus on the joy of life & love in the moment - the small things that are huge & really should be at the core of everyday , but usually the everyday gets in the way .
`` So THANK YOU so much for all your messages they mean such a lot , to the friends @ itv who sent chocolate for the kids & uplifting smellies for me , to mates who dropped off food , posh teabags & milk & made me smile at silliness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the healing power of silliness ) , to my amazing family , to derek ’ s friends who sent me messages of fun times they have had with him ( pictured is when Derek was editing a student newspaper - insert your own “ his taste in birds ” joke here ! )
`` And the strangers who got this cake > > > from @ romankemp & all at @ global & worked out it was actually meant for me ( was it the bourbons that gave it away ?
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@ @ @ @ @ @ @ But most of all thank you to the NHS teams keeping derek still with us e & battling everyday to inch him toward recovery .
# hope # positivethinking # standtogether `` Kate previously described her husband 's illness as 'the hardest time of her life . '
On Monday , Kate 's GMB colleagues shared their support as they wished her a happy birthday live on air .
`` We want to say happy birthday to Kate who turns 40/13 today , '' said Ben Shephard .
`` She ’ s with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everything crossed because Derek is still critically ill. ‘ But we just want to say happy birthday , Kate !
However you can celebrate today .
We ’ re sending you lots and lots of love . ''
Susanna Reid added : `` Huge love to all of you and the family of course . ''
Kate has been taking some time off from the show after Derek was struck down by the virus , as she cares for her children Darcey and William .
The trio were last seen taking part in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kate was seen smiling on camera for the first time in weeks .

Kate Garraway has revealed how she spent her first birthday in 16 years without her husband Derek by her side.
Derek Draper, 52, has been 'fighting for his life' in hospital after being rushed in with symptoms of the coronavirus in March and remains in a critical condition.
Kate, who has been caring for their children back home, said her 53rd birthday was always going to be a 'tough one' as she opened up in an emotional Instagram post.
While the Good Morning Britain presenter was without her beloved hubby for the occasion, she admitted she was overwhelmed to receive some thoughtful gifts from her ITV colleagues, family and friends - while total strangers even made her a birthday cake.
Image: Mirrorpix) Mirrorpix)
Taking to Instagram, Kate shared: "So yesterday was always going to be a tough one - 1st birthday in 16 years without Derek - so for the kids & I, his absence was very present.
"But we resolved to do what I think we are all having to do at the moment aren’t we - treasure & be grateful for the love around us - however distanced we are from it . And focus on the joy of life & love in the moment - the small things that are huge & really should be at the core of everyday, but usually the everyday gets in the way.
"So THANK YOU so much for all your messages they mean such a lot, to the friends @itv who sent chocolate for the kids & uplifting smellies for me , to mates who dropped off food, posh teabags & milk & made me smile at silliness ( derek is a great believer in the healing power of silliness), to my amazing family, to derek’s friends who sent me messages of fun times they have had with him ( pictured is when Derek was editing a student newspaper - insert your own “ his taste in birds” joke here!)
"And the strangers who got this cake >>> from @romankemp & all at @global & worked out it was actually meant for me ( was it the bourbons that gave it away??!!) - THANK YOU all. But most of all thank you to the NHS teams keeping derek still with us e& battling everyday to inch him toward recovery . #hope #positivethinking #standtogether "
Kate previously described her husband's illness as 'the hardest time of her life.'
On Monday, Kate's GMB colleagues shared their support as they wished her a happy birthday live on air.
"We want to say happy birthday to Kate who turns 40/13 today," said Ben Shephard. "She’s with her family, of course, keeping everything crossed because Derek is still critically ill. ‘But we just want to say happy birthday, Kate! However you can celebrate today. We’re sending you lots and lots of love."
Susanna Reid added: "Huge love to all of you and the family of course."
Kate has been taking some time off from the show after Derek was struck down by the virus, as she cares for her children Darcey and William.
The trio were last seen taking part in Thursday's Clap for Carers, where Kate was seen smiling on camera for the first time in weeks.


thedailymirror--2020-05-05--Strictly's Brendan Cole hints at secret feuds as he slams 'hideous' partners

Brendan Cole has hinted at a web of backstage hatreds , feuds and rivalries on his old show Strictly Come Dancing .
The professional ballroom dancer , who is currently starring on Celebrity SAS : Who Dares Wins , lifted the lid on how gruelling the BBC1 hit show can be when you do n't like your partner .
`` If you do n't get on with your partner then Strictly Come Dancing is the most hideous show , '' Brendan confessed on last night 's episode .
`` You 've got to spend six , seven , eight , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this person you really do n't like and they do n't like you . ''
Brendan , 44 , is married to model Zoe and has daughter Aurelia and son Dante with her , but was previously accused of having a fling with newsreader Natasha Kaplinsky when they won the first series in 2004 .
He went on to admit `` something happened '' between them but denied having an affair - although it was too much for his former girlfriend Camilla Dallerup to take , and she broke up with him early @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on to dance with Good Morning Britain host Charlotte Hawkins , singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor and ex-glamour model Kelly Brook , as well as Lulu , Fiona Phillips and Kirsty Gallacher .
`` I am lucky for the most part , my partners were lovely .
I had a great relationship with a lot of them , not all of them but a lot of them , '' he added on last night 's show .
He refused to go into detail about which of his many female celebrity partners he did n't get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fiona famously did n't gel .
The former GMTV and Lorraine presenter said in March this year it was `` karma '' Brendan did n't have his contract renewed by BBC bosses in 2018 .
`` Brendan was a real bugger , actually .
He was n't very nice .
He was really naughty , '' she told the Daily Star .
`` He 's not on the show now .
Karma indeed .
It works its way every time . ''
And there was no love lost between him and Lulu , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a 2016 Loose Women interview .
`` She felt the same about me so it 's alright , '' he grinned .
Indeed , Lulu blamed Brendan for their exit in 2011 , saying : `` I put a brave face on for the cameras and then cried when I got home .
`` I 'll miss Strictly so much .
I know everyone says this but it really does feel like being part of a family .
`` I 'd even started to tolerate Brendan , but it was a mistake @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place .
`` You are supposed to be just a little shorter than the male partner , but I was staring at his chest the whole time we were dancing . ''

Brendan Cole, who quit Strictly Come Dancing in 2017, opened up about how gruelling the show can be when you don't get along with your celebrity partner
Brendan Cole has hinted at a web of backstage hatreds, feuds and rivalries on his old show Strictly Come Dancing.
The professional ballroom dancer, who is currently starring on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, lifted the lid on how gruelling the BBC1 hit show can be when you don't like your partner.
"If you don't get on with your partner then Strictly Come Dancing is the most hideous show," Brendan confessed on last night's episode.
"You've got to spend six, seven, eight, nine, 10 hours with them with this person you really don't like and they don't like you."
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Brendan, 44, is married to model Zoe and has daughter Aurelia and son Dante with her, but was previously accused of having a fling with newsreader Natasha Kaplinsky when they won the first series in 2004.
He went on to admit "something happened" between them but denied having an affair - although it was too much for his former girlfriend Camilla Dallerup to take, and she broke up with him early on in the series.
Brendan went on to dance with Good Morning Britain host Charlotte Hawkins, singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor and ex-glamour model Kelly Brook, as well as Lulu, Fiona Phillips and Kirsty Gallacher.
"I am lucky for the most part, my partners were lovely. I had a great relationship with a lot of them, not all of them but a lot of them," he added on last night's show.
He refused to go into detail about which of his many female celebrity partners he didn't get on well with, although he and Fiona famously didn't gel.
The former GMTV and Lorraine presenter said in March this year it was "karma" Brendan didn't have his contract renewed by BBC bosses in 2018.
"Brendan was a real bugger, actually. He wasn't very nice. He was really naughty," she told the Daily Star.
Image: PA) PA)
"He's not on the show now. Karma indeed. It works its way every time."
And there was no love lost between him and Lulu, who he branded "bloody awful" in a 2016 Loose Women interview.
"She felt the same about me so it's alright," he grinned.
Indeed, Lulu blamed Brendan for their exit in 2011, saying: "I put a brave face on for the cameras and then cried when I got home.
Image: thezoec/Instagram) thezoec/Instagram)
"I'll miss Strictly so much. I know everyone says this but it really does feel like being part of a family.
"I'd even started to tolerate Brendan, but it was a mistake being partnered with him in the first place.
"You are supposed to be just a little shorter than the male partner, but I was staring at his chest the whole time we were dancing."


thedailymirror--2020-05-05--Boris Johnson faces backlash over possible longer lockdown for Northern cities

Boris Johnson is facing a backlash from Northern cities after it was revealed the government was considering keeping some areas in coronavirus lockdown longer than others .
While some restrictions look likely to be eased in the coming weeks , regions could face local lockdowns if there are signs of another outbreak there .
It emerged yesterday that the crisis in London - where the outbreak started - could be over sooner than in other parts of the country .
There were less people being treated in hospital with Covid-19 in London than in the North West for the second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possibility of clamping down on specific areas has sparked anger from the nation ’ s nine regional mayors .
According to the Sun , the mayors complained to the PM during a conference call with him last week , lead by bosses across the North .
Leaving some parts of the country unable to keep up with others in the national recovery would be “ unsustainable ” as well as “ deeply divisive and unfair ” , they argued .
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said : “ There is one message @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not consider a region-by-region release from lockdown as that would be chaotic .
“ I keep hearing it floated but I am very much opposed as I simply do not see how the country could cope with that type of arrangement.
” Tory Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street told The Sun : “ Every region is suffering the same devastating effects of coronavirus , and any approach to the lifting of the lockdown must be a national one .
“ Indeed one of the key lessons we have learnt from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has the best chance of being effective .
“ The people of the West Midlands will struggle to support guidance that treats them differently to anywhere else.
” Boris Johnson is expected to reveal the first relaxation of some lockdown rules on Sunday , days after the three-week review is completed on Thursday .
The Government hopes the “ test , track and trace ” approach – eventually used alongside the new NHS app being trialled on the Isle of Wight – will allow it to take a localised approach .
So if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ example , became a virus hotspot after the lockdown had been eased , testing could begin on a large scale and contact-tracers deployed .
A source said : “ If you saw a worrying increases of transmission in regions , then you would want to move quickly to try to stop those.
” Schools and non-essential shops could be closed , to help drive back down the crucial R transmission rate between people , while the rest of the country continued as normal .
Wearing face masks is likely to be the new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wave of the virus .
As part of the national easing of restrictions , the PM is expected to say primary schools could reopen for some pupils – most likely Year Six – as early as June 1 .
But other tough restrictions will remain until there is a vaccine , with cinemas , pubs and theatres likely to stay closed for months .
And those who can work from home are expected to be asked to continue .
Department of Business officials are drawing up guidance to get people back to work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ include staggering shift times to ease the rush hour , avoiding hot-desking or sharing pens , closing lifts and canteens .
Bosses are currently advised to keep workers two metres apart wherever possible .

The Prime Minister is currently planning to ease the restrictions across the whole of the UK but Number 10 is warning that it might need to bring back down a localised lockdown in some areas should coronavirus come back in those regions
Boris Johnson is facing a backlash from Northern cities after it was revealed the government was considering keeping some areas in coronavirus lockdown longer than others.
While some restrictions look likely to be eased in the coming weeks, regions could face local lockdowns if there are signs of another outbreak there.
It emerged yesterday that the crisis in London - where the outbreak started - could be over sooner than in other parts of the country.
There were less people being treated in hospital with Covid-19 in London than in the North West for the second day in a row.
Image: PA) PA)
But the possibility of clamping down on specific areas has sparked anger from the nation’s nine regional mayors.
According to the Sun, the mayors complained to the PM during a conference call with him last week, lead by bosses across the North.
Leaving some parts of the country unable to keep up with others in the national recovery would be “unsustainable” as well as “deeply divisive and unfair”, they argued.
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said: “There is one message I would give to Government - do not consider a region-by-region release from lockdown as that would be chaotic.
“I keep hearing it floated but I am very much opposed as I simply do not see how the country could cope with that type of arrangement.”
Image: PA) PA)
Tory Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street told The Sun: “Every region is suffering the same devastating effects of coronavirus, and any approach to the lifting of the lockdown must be a national one.
“Indeed one of the key lessons we have learnt from the lockdown is that a simple nationwide message has the best chance of being effective.
“The people of the West Midlands will struggle to support guidance that treats them differently to anywhere else.”
Boris Johnson is expected to reveal the first relaxation of some lockdown rules on Sunday, days after the three-week review is completed on Thursday.
The Government hopes the “test, track and trace” approach – eventually used alongside the new NHS app being trialled on the Isle of Wight – will allow it to take a localised approach.
Image: PA) PA)
So if a city such as Manchester, for example, became a virus hotspot after the lockdown had been eased, testing could begin on a large scale and contact-tracers deployed.
A source said: “If you saw a worrying increases of transmission in regions, then you would want to move quickly to try to stop those.”
Schools and non-essential shops could be closed, to help drive back down the crucial R transmission rate between people, while the rest of the country continued as normal.
Wearing face masks is likely to be the new normal for shoppers still fearing a second wave of the virus.
As part of the national easing of restrictions, the PM is expected to say primary schools could reopen for some pupils – most likely Year Six – as early as June 1.
Image: Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror) Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror)
But other tough restrictions will remain until there is a vaccine, with cinemas, pubs and theatres likely to stay closed for months.
And those who can work from home are expected to be asked to continue. Department of Business officials are drawing up guidance to get people back to work in the coming weeks.
Recommendations could include staggering shift times to ease the rush hour, avoiding hot-desking or sharing pens, closing lifts and canteens. Bosses are currently advised to keep workers two metres apart wherever possible.


thedailymirror--2020-05-05--Dad who beat coronavirus says he 'died twice' after initially testing negative

This is the emotional moment a dad-of-four whose heart stopped beating twice leaves hospital after recovering from coronavirus .
Scott Howell , 48 , was the first coronavirus patient admitted to the Royal Gwent Hospital intensive care unit in Newport , Wales .
A doctor admitted he 'came close to dying ' and Mr Howell himself said `` you could say I 've died twice and I 've come back round '' .
Mr Howell initially tested negative for Covid-19 after he was admitted into hospital in early March , but just days later he was fighting for his life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has now shared a video of him leaving the hospital ward as he was discharged last week .
Sign up to get the Mirror ’ s daily coronavirus briefing email at mirror.co.uk/email Nurses and doctors line the corridor to clap Mr Howell as he gets pushed on a wheelchair out of the hospital , and he shows his own appreciation by applauding back .
He said he needs to learn to walk again but he 's grateful he has now finally returned home to be reunited with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Howell told Wales Online : `` The staff here saved my life - I was in a coma in intensive care and my heart stopped twice .
`` It was unbelievably fantastic to be in the fresh air and to see my family today .
`` The care I 've received has allowed me to be a husband and father again and it 's wonderful . ''
He told Channel 4 : `` My heart stopped twice , my kidneys failed , my lungs were n't working .
`` So you could say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come back round and I 'm just so grateful because there are many others that do n't have that luck .
He said he wo n't just be clapping on a Thursday for the NHS , but he 'll be clapping every day of his life .
Mr Howell is three and a half stone lighter than before his double cardiac arrest and induced coma - but he 's now at home .
His wife Helen described the ordeal as `` absolutely horrendous '' .
She admitted there were days she worried he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was heartbreaking , really really difficult , '' she added .
Mr Howell said he infected his wife , his mother , his mother in law , his brother and sister .
Intensive care consultant Dr Dave Hepburn said Mr Howell was desperately unwell and admitted he came 'very close to dying ' .
But described his recovery as a `` massive lift for staff across the health board '' .
`` Scott was as ill as anybody can be , so to see him leaving hospital has been a massive lift for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dr Hepburn said .
`` All the hardship and pressure we are facing at the moment is all worth it when you see people like Scott get better and reunited with their families - it 's the best gift we can receive . ''

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Scott Howell, 48, was the first Covid-19 patient admitted to the Royal Gwent Hospital intensive care unit in Newport, Wales - he is now back home with his family after surviving a double cardiac arrest
Dad who beat coronavirus says he 'died twice' after initially testing negative
This is the emotional moment a dad-of-four whose heart stopped beating twice leaves hospital after recovering from coronavirus.
Scott Howell, 48, was the first coronavirus patient admitted to the Royal Gwent Hospital intensive care unit in Newport, Wales.
A doctor admitted he 'came close to dying' and Mr Howell himself said "you could say I've died twice and I've come back round".
Mr Howell initially tested negative for Covid-19 after he was admitted into hospital in early March, but just days later he was fighting for his life, a Channel 4 report said.
The Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has now shared a video of him leaving the hospital ward as he was discharged last week.
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Nurses and doctors line the corridor to clap Mr Howell as he gets pushed on a wheelchair out of the hospital, and he shows his own appreciation by applauding back.
He said he needs to learn to walk again but he's grateful he has now finally returned home to be reunited with his wife and four children.
Mr Howell told Wales Online: "The staff here saved my life - I was in a coma in intensive care and my heart stopped twice.
"It was unbelievably fantastic to be in the fresh air and to see my family today.
"The care I've received has allowed me to be a husband and father again and it's wonderful."
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4) Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
He told Channel 4 : "My heart stopped twice, my kidneys failed, my lungs weren't working.
"So you could say I've died twice and I've come back round and I'm just so grateful because there are many others that don't have that luck.
"But I'm here, I'm alive."
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
He said he won't just be clapping on a Thursday for the NHS, but he'll be clapping every day of his life.
Mr Howell is three and a half stone lighter than before his double cardiac arrest and induced coma - but he's now at home.
His wife Helen described the ordeal as "absolutely horrendous".
She admitted there were days she worried he would not pull through.
"It was heartbreaking, really really difficult," she added.
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
Mr Howell said he infected his wife, his mother, his mother in law, his brother and sister.
Intensive care consultant Dr Dave Hepburn said Mr Howell was desperately unwell and admitted he came 'very close to dying'.
But described his recovery as a "massive lift for staff across the health board".
"Scott was as ill as anybody can be, so to see him leaving hospital has been a massive lift for staff across the health board," Dr Hepburn said.
"All the hardship and pressure we are facing at the moment is all worth it when you see people like Scott get better and reunited with their families - it's the best gift we can receive."


thedailymirror--2020-05-05--Super Flower Moon will appear this week - when to see the last supermoon of 2020

If you ’ re a fan of stargazing , you ’ re in for a treat this week , when not just one , but two astronomical displays will be visible from the UK .
Tonight , the Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower will peak , while a supermoon is set to grace our skies later in the week .
The Super Flower Moon will appear on May 7 , when the moon is located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun , meaning its face will be fully illuminated .
It ’ s also a super moon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its closest point to Earth .
This means the moon will look particularly large and bright that evening .
This particular moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Flower Moon .
However , you may also hear it being referred to by several other names .
NASA explained : “ Going by the seasons , as the second full Moon of spring , the Native American tribes of the northeastern United States called this the Flower Moon , as flowers are abundant this time of year in most of these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Corn Planting Moon or the Milk Moon.
” While the Super Flower Moon will officially peak at around 11:45 BST , it should be visible all evening , so make sure you look up on Thursday night !
Unfortunately , this will be the fourth of three supermoon of 2020 , with the previous three taking place on February 9 , March 9 and April 8 .
The next supermoon will take place on April 27 2021 .

The May Full Moon rises up over Cathkin Braes
The May Full Moon rises up over Cathkin Braes
The Super Flower Moon will appear on May 7, when the moon is located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun, meaning its face will be fully illuminated
Super Flower Moon will appear this week - when to see the last supermoon of 2020
If you’re a fan of stargazing, you’re in for a treat this week, when not just one, but two astronomical displays will be visible from the UK.
Tonight, the Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower will peak, while a supermoon is set to grace our skies later in the week.
The Super Flower Moon will appear on May 7, when the moon is located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun, meaning its face will be fully illuminated.
It’s also a super moon, as the moon will be at its closest point to Earth.
This means the moon will look particularly large and bright that evening.
This particular moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Flower Moon.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
However, you may also hear it being referred to by several other names.
NASA explained: “Going by the seasons, as the second full Moon of spring, the Native American tribes of the northeastern United States called this the Flower Moon, as flowers are abundant this time of year in most of these areas.
“Other names include the Corn Planting Moon or the Milk Moon.”
While the Super Flower Moon will officially peak at around 11:45 BST, it should be visible all evening, so make sure you look up on Thursday night!
Unfortunately, this will be the fourth of three supermoon of 2020, with the previous three taking place on February 9, March 9 and April 8.
The next supermoon will take place on April 27 2021.


thedailymirror--2020-05-05--People buying pets in lockdown have been scammed out of £280,000

People looking to buy pets during the coronavirus lockdown have been scammed out of more than £280,000 over the past two months , according to Action Fraud .
And demand for pets has never been higher , with pet insurance providers seeing a 78 % increase in people registering new animals .
But the risks are also high - with breeders frequently asking for deposits of hundreds of pounds .
Those two factors have seen some 669 people lose £282,686 between them in March and April , after putting down deposits for pets they have seen advertised online .
Adverts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ online selling websites and also specific pet selling platforms .
Action Fraud said criminals posting these ads , for pets such as kittens and puppies , do not have animals to sell and will ask victims to put down a deposit for the pet to secure the purchase .
They use the outbreak of Covid-19 and social distancing restrictions as a reason why the victim can not come and see the animal first , or pick it up .
After the initial payment , more and more funds will be requested to cover @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pet .
Action Fraud has received reports of this scam from people all over the UK - with a spike in reports occurring in April when 524 reports were recorded .
Pauline Smith , head of Action Fraud , said : `` The fact criminals will even exploit an international crisis , such as the one we find ourselves in now , to take innocent people 's money is especially cruel .
But , unfortunately , as we spend more time online , and are forced to adapt to a new way of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to commit fraud .
`` During these unprecedented times , it may seem quite plausible that you should have to pay a deposit for a pet and that you would n't be able to see the animal in real life first .
However , we would encourage you to think carefully before you transfer any money - do you know and trust this person ? ''
Paula Boyden , Dogs Trust ’ s Veterinary Director , said : “ We might be in the midst of a global pandemic , but these devious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the book to scam unsuspecting dog lovers out of their hard-earned money .
“ The impact on families can be devastating and we have been seeing many examples of this cruel practice .
“ Sadly , it ’ s all too easy to be Dogfished .
If now is the right time for you to get a dog , identify a Kennel Club Assured Breeder , or find a breeder through personal recommendation , always see a puppy interacting with their mum , even if it ’ s over a video call , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to see vital paperwork , such as a puppy contract .
If you have any doubts or if it feels too good to be true , as hard as it may be , walk away and report the seller.
” A statement from the RSPCA said : `` Unfortunately we 've investigated many criminal gangs who are willing to exploit animals in order to make a quick buck and now , during this time of international crisis , they will be trying new tricks to cash in and con the public .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a new pet to think long and hard about whether they can properly care for that animal , not just now but into the future when restrictions are lifted and their lifestyles become more busy .
If people do decide now is the right time to get a pet , then we 'd always urge them to consider adopting instead of buying an animal .
`` We still have thousands of animals in our care at the moment and have restarted rehoming some animals in England with strict measures to keep our staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who is concerned about a breeder or seller should walk away and contact the local council and RSPCA on 0300 1234 999 . ''
Action Fraud suggests the following tips to protect yourself from scams : • None Do your research - Before buying online , whether it is pets or other purchases , look up reviews for the website , or person , you are buying from .
If you are still not sure , ask a trusted friend or family member for their advice .
• None Trust your instinct - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see the animal in person , ask for a video call .
If the seller declines , challenge them on why .
If you have any suspicions , do not go ahead with the purchase .
• None Choose your payment method wisely - If you decide to go ahead with the purchase , try to avoid paying by bank transfer as it may offer you little protection if you become a victim of fraud .
Instead , consider using a credit card or a payment service such as PayPal .
If you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fraud , contact Action Fraud as soon as possible .

Stuck-at-home Brits have been buying pets in record numbers during lockdown - but they're also being scammed out of serious money by unscrupulous fraudsters
People looking to buy pets during the coronavirus lockdown have been scammed out of more than £280,000 over the past two months, according to Action Fraud.
And demand for pets has never been higher, with pet insurance providers seeing a 78% increase in people registering new animals.
But the risks are also high - with breeders frequently asking for deposits of hundreds of pounds.
Those two factors have seen some 669 people lose £282,686 between them in March and April, after putting down deposits for pets they have seen advertised online.
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Adverts were posted on social media, general online selling websites and also specific pet selling platforms.
Action Fraud said criminals posting these ads, for pets such as kittens and puppies, do not have animals to sell and will ask victims to put down a deposit for the pet to secure the purchase.
They use the outbreak of Covid-19 and social distancing restrictions as a reason why the victim cannot come and see the animal first, or pick it up.
After the initial payment, more and more funds will be requested to cover insurance, vaccinations and delivery of the pet.
Action Fraud has received reports of this scam from people all over the UK - with a spike in reports occurring in April when 524 reports were recorded.
Pauline Smith, head of Action Fraud, said: "The fact criminals will even exploit an international crisis, such as the one we find ourselves in now, to take innocent people's money is especially cruel. But, unfortunately, as we spend more time online, and are forced to adapt to a new way of life, opportunities will arise for criminals to commit fraud.
"During these unprecedented times, it may seem quite plausible that you should have to pay a deposit for a pet and that you wouldn't be able to see the animal in real life first. However, we would encourage you to think carefully before you transfer any money - do you know and trust this person?"
Paula Boyden, Dogs Trust’s Veterinary Director, said: “We might be in the midst of a global pandemic, but these devious sellers will still use every trick in the book to scam unsuspecting dog lovers out of their hard-earned money.
“The impact on families can be devastating and we have been seeing many examples of this cruel practice.
“Sadly, it’s all too easy to be Dogfished. If now is the right time for you to get a dog, identify a Kennel Club Assured Breeder, or find a breeder through personal recommendation, always see a puppy interacting with their mum, even if it’s over a video call, ask lots of questions, and ask to see vital paperwork, such as a puppy contract. If you have any doubts or if it feels too good to be true, as hard as it may be, walk away and report the seller.”
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A statement from the RSPCA said: "Unfortunately we've investigated many criminal gangs who are willing to exploit animals in order to make a quick buck and now, during this time of international crisis, they will be trying new tricks to cash in and con the public.
"We'd urge anyone thinking of getting a new pet to think long and hard about whether they can properly care for that animal, not just now but into the future when restrictions are lifted and their lifestyles become more busy. If people do decide now is the right time to get a pet, then we'd always urge them to consider adopting instead of buying an animal.
"We still have thousands of animals in our care at the moment and have restarted rehoming some animals in England with strict measures to keep our staff and the public safe.
"Anyone who is concerned about a breeder or seller should walk away and contact the local council and RSPCA on 0300 1234 999."
Action Fraud suggests the following tips to protect yourself from scams:
Do your research - Before buying online, whether it is pets or other purchases, look up reviews for the website, or person, you are buying from. If you are still not sure, ask a trusted friend or family member for their advice.
Trust your instinct - If you cannot physically go to see the animal in person, ask for a video call. If the seller declines, challenge them on why. If you have any suspicions, do not go ahead with the purchase.
Choose your payment method wisely - If you decide to go ahead with the purchase, try to avoid paying by bank transfer as it may offer you little protection if you become a victim of fraud. Instead, consider using a credit card or a payment service such as PayPal.
If you think you have fallen victim to a fraud, contact Action Fraud as soon as possible.


thedailymirror--2020-05-05--Martinez highlights role PL stars can play in leading coronavirus fightback

Roberto Martinez has claimed footballers need to take a “ measured risk ” like health workers to lead society 's fightback against the coronavirus .
The Premier League are planning for the return of football next month but Sergio Aguero has admitted he is scared because of the risk of contracting Covid-19 .
This week players in Spain , Italy and Portugal have joined Germany in going back to training .
And former Wigan boss Martinez claimed football stars have an important to play in lifting moral and showing societies are returning to normal .
“ We have seen a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their lives at risk during this period , ” said the Belgium manager .
“ And I think there is a role that sports people could help towards getting maybe to see the light at the end of the tunnel .
Some Premier League clubs , including Tottenham and Arsenal , have also reopened their training grounds for their players to use .
Martinez admits , though , that is understandable some players are reluctant to return just yet .
“ I think it is very individual , ” Martinez added , speaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Every player has a different view and a different situation .
At home as well .
In general , the feeling that I get is that every person involved in football , from the staff to the players , feel that getting the sport back will be a huge positive for humanity .
`` Remember that is for mental health together with good well-being .
Sport is part of the day-to-day of everyone .
Many people are putting their lives at risk during this period .
`` As sports people , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measured risk when it is safe because it will help society if we can get sports back to being active .
“ I think that would be the direction of starting to see a bit of a new normality .
In general , the feeling that I get is that the players are prepared to take that controlled risk with , as you have seen , different measures that you have seen in the Bundesliga in Germany .
The same in Spain now – they are starting to get back to training .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ football should only return if it is safe to do so .
“ It depends very much on each country following the directions of the government .
But I feel that the sportsmen want to get back to try to help the rest of the community , '' he added .
`` Not to put it at risk , not to have any doubt of having a rebirth of the virus .
It is the opposite .
To try and give a bit of help to the well-being of everyone .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the frontline putting their lives at risk during this period .
And I think there is a role that sportspeople could help towards getting maybe starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel .
“ It is the government that is going to give us the green light for everyone , for humanity to normal , And then at that point you can make those decisions .
”

The Premier League are planning for the return of football next month but Sergio Aguero has admitted he is scared because of the risk of contracting Covid-19
Roberto Martinez has claimed footballers need to take a “measured risk” like health workers to lead society's fightback against the coronavirus.
The Premier League are planning for the return of football next month but Sergio Aguero has admitted he is scared because of the risk of contracting Covid-19.
This week players in Spain, Italy and Portugal have joined Germany in going back to training.
And former Wigan boss Martinez claimed football stars have an important to play in lifting moral and showing societies are returning to normal.
“We have seen a lot of people in the frontline putting their lives at risk during this period,” said the Belgium manager.
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“And I think there is a role that sports people could help towards getting maybe to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Some Premier League clubs, including Tottenham and Arsenal, have also reopened their training grounds for their players to use.
Martinez admits, though, that is understandable some players are reluctant to return just yet.
“I think it is very individual,” Martinez added, speaking to The Football Show on Sky Sports.
“Every player has a different view and a different situation. At home as well. In general, the feeling that I get is that every person involved in football, from the staff to the players, feel that getting the sport back will be a huge positive for humanity.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"Remember that is for mental health together with good well-being. Sport is part of the day-to-day of everyone. Many people are putting their lives at risk during this period.
"As sports people, we need to consider a bit of measured risk when it is safe because it will help society if we can get sports back to being active.
“I think that would be the direction of starting to see a bit of a new normality. In general, the feeling that I get is that the players are prepared to take that controlled risk with, as you have seen, different measures that you have seen in the Bundesliga in Germany. The same in Spain now – they are starting to get back to training."
Martinez stressed, however, that football should only return if it is safe to do so.
“It depends very much on each country following the directions of the government. But I feel that the sportsmen want to get back to try to help the rest of the community," he added.
"Not to put it at risk, not to have any doubt of having a rebirth of the virus. It is the opposite. To try and give a bit of help to the well-being of everyone.
“We have seen a lot of people in the frontline putting their lives at risk during this period. And I think there is a role that sportspeople could help towards getting maybe starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
“It is the government that is going to give us the green light for everyone, for humanity to normal, And then at that point you can make those decisions.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-06--Donald Trump awkwardly hugs official after handshake fail on mask factory visit

Donald Trump awkwardly hugged an official after a failed handshake attempt on arriving in Phoenix , Arizona , to tour a new medical mask factory .
On stepping off Air Force One , the president held out his hand as an official waited to greet him before quickly pulling it away and grasping the man 's arms in a swift embrace .
He did not wear gloves or a mask during his visit to the Honeywell International Inc factory , which manufactures N95 face masks for healthcare workers .
Though he was photographed in a pair of goggles while observing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus , follow our live blog HERE .
With many Americans largely avoiding travel , it was a rare trip out of Washington for Trump to a state he hopes to win in the November election but is currently trailing in opinion polls .
The facility was rushed into service in less than five weeks because of a shortage of the protective equipment .
The president did not wear a mask at the factory , even though workers at the facility did , even after telling reporters at the White House that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was visible on Trump 's tour that read , 'Attention : Face Mask Required in this Area Thank You ! '
- though Honeywell Chief Executive Officer Darius Adamczyk also did not wear a mask during the tour .
The federal government has encouraged Americans to wear masks to avoid spreading the virus even when not feeling any symptoms of COVID-19 , the respiratory disease it causes .
Trump has so far repeatedly declined to wear a mask himself .
The president has sought to give an optimistic view about the country 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is eager for states to reopen businesses whose lockdown closings have crushed the economy and left millions unemployed .
In Arizona , Trump also participated in a discussion about supporting Native Americans .
He took the opportunity to argue that the U.S. economy should be reopened quickly .
`` Will some people be affected ?
Yes .
Will some people be affected badly ?
Yes .
But we have to get our country open and we have to get it open soon , '' Trump said .
The president confirmed his administration 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's coronavirus task force as it focuses a new phase , the aftermath of the pandemic .
Asked if he would receive a coronavirus vaccine as soon as one is developed , Trump said he would but also might decide not to if that was deemed better for the country .
`` If there 's a vaccine and they wanted me to be first in line , I 'd be first in line or I 'd be last in line , or I would n't take it at all , whatever 's best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The location of Trump 's first trip out of Washington in weeks was not coincidental .
Trump won Arizona in the 2016 election against Democratic presidential nominee and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton , but opinion polls show him currently trailing the presumptive 2020 Democratic nominee , former Vice President Joe Biden , in the Southwestern state .

DONALD TRUMP REMEMBERS HE CAN'T SHAKE HANDS SO GOES IN FOR A HUG ON FIRST TRIP IN WEEKS
DONALD TRUMP REMEMBERS HE CAN'T SHAKE HANDS SO GOES IN FOR A HUG ON FIRST TRIP IN WEEKS
The US president seemed to remember advice to not shake hands at the last second as he pulled away before the makeshift hug. Though he did not wear a face mask or gloves during his tour of the Honeywell International Inc factory
Donald Trump awkwardly hugged an official after a failed handshake attempt on arriving in Phoenix, Arizona, and ignored compulsory mask signs as he toured a new medical mask factory.
On stepping off Air Force One, the president held out his hand as an official waited to greet him before quickly pulling it away and grasping the man's arms in a swift embrace.
He did not wear gloves or a mask during his visit to the Honeywell International Inc factory, which manufactures N95 face masks for healthcare workers.
Though he was photographed in a pair of goggles while observing an assembly line.
For updates on coronavirus, follow our live blog HERE.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
With many Americans largely avoiding travel, it was a rare trip out of Washington for Trump to a state he hopes to win in the November election but is currently trailing in opinion polls.
The facility was rushed into service in less than five weeks because of a shortage of the protective equipment and the visit came as the president announced plans to shut down the White House coronavirus task force.
The president did not wear a mask at the factory, even though workers at the facility did, even after telling reporters at the White House that he was likely do so.
A sign was visible on Trump's tour that read, 'Attention: Face Mask Required in this Area Thank You!' - though Honeywell Chief Executive Officer Darius Adamczyk also did not wear a mask during the tour.
The federal government has encouraged Americans to wear masks to avoid spreading the virus even when not feeling any symptoms of COVID-19, the respiratory disease it causes.
Trump has so far repeatedly declined to wear a mask himself.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
The president has sought to give an optimistic view about the country's ability to recover from the virus and is eager for states to reopen businesses whose lockdown closings have crushed the economy and left millions unemployed.
In Arizona, Trump also participated in a discussion about supporting Native Americans.
He took the opportunity to argue that the U.S. economy should be reopened quickly.
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"Will some people be affected? Yes. Will some people be affected badly? Yes. But we have to get our country open and we have to get it open soon," Trump said.
Discussing his administration's plans to wind down the White House's coronavirus task force as it focuses a new phase, the aftermath of the pandemic, he said: "Mike Pence and the task force have done a great job, but we're now looking at a little bit of a different form and that form is safety and opening and we'll have a different group probably set up for that."
Asked if he would receive a coronavirus vaccine as soon as one is developed, Trump said he would but also might decide not to if that was deemed better for the country.
"If there's a vaccine and they wanted me to be first in line, I'd be first in line or I'd be last in line, or I wouldn't take it at all, whatever's best for the country," Trump said.
The location of Trump's first trip out of Washington in weeks was not coincidental.
Trump won Arizona in the 2016 election against Democratic presidential nominee and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, but opinion polls show him currently trailing the presumptive 2020 Democratic nominee, former Vice President Joe Biden, in the Southwestern state.


thedailymirror--2020-05-06--Bruce Willis helps celebrate daughter's birthday after fears they would be apart

Bruce Willis has had one of his hopes of the coronavirus lockdown come true , in that he was able to celebrate his daughter Evelyn 's 6th birthday with her .
The 65-year-old Hollywood film star was looking like he would miss the special day after he started isolating with his elder daughters and ex-wife Demi Moore .
After being separated for four weeks , Bruce was finally reunited with his wife Emma Heming and daughters Evelyn and Mabel , eight .
They joined Bruce and their adult sisters Scout , Rumer and Tallulah Willis , as well as Tallulah @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Evelyn 's 6th birthday on her Instagram story and showed that there was no time off from homeschooling for her , despite the big day .
Sharing a pic of her daughter sat at a table with her pencil at the ready , Emma captioned the pic : `` Birthday girl - school in session . ''
Later it looked like there was time off from her text books as Evelyn is seen setting off down a path on her scooter , which could be one of her birthday presents .
Bruce and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Instagram , but eagle-eyed fans had noticed several comments Emma had left on Demi 's page , which appeared to be little digs at the situation .
It would seem that everything has been smoothed over now , after the families were reunited at the idyllic ranch in Sun Valley , Idaho , where Bruce and Demi raised their now-adult daughters while they were still married .
Emma shared videos of her and Bruce , along with their daughters , on Demi 's bright red quad bike , as they took off around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ showed his girls the river that runs through the property as they caught up for lost time .
Emma 's arrival in Idaho was delayed after one of the girls prodded a hypodermic needle she found in a park , and needed tests to ensure she had n't picked up anything nasty .
`` My stepmom was going to come up here too with my little sisters , '' 28-year-old Scout Willis told the Dopey self-help podcast .
`` [ But ] my younger sister… [ who has ] never gotten a talk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she found [ needles at a park and ] she actually tried to poke her shoe with it and poked her foot .
`` So my stepmom had to be in LA waiting to , like , get the results for taking her to the doctor .
My dad came up here early and then travel got crazy and my stepmom stayed in LA with my little sisters , '' she explained .
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The arrival of Bruce Willis' wife Emma and their daughters at Demi Moore's house has meant that they can celebrate Evelyn's 6th birthday after he thought he would miss out
Bruce Willis helps celebrate daughter's birthday after fears they would be apart
Bruce Willis has had one of his hopes of the coronavirus lockdown come true, in that he was able to celebrate his daughter Evelyn's 6th birthday with her.
The 65-year-old Hollywood film star was looking like he would miss the special day after he started isolating with his elder daughters and ex-wife Demi Moore.
After being separated for four weeks, Bruce was finally reunited with his wife Emma Heming and daughters Evelyn and Mabel, eight.
They joined Bruce and their adult sisters Scout, Rumer and Tallulah Willis, as well as Tallulah's boyfriend Dillon Buss.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Emma announced Evelyn's 6th birthday on her Instagram story and showed that there was no time off from homeschooling for her, despite the big day.
Sharing a pic of her daughter sat at a table with her pencil at the ready, Emma captioned the pic: "Birthday girl - school in session."
Later it looked like there was time off from her text books as Evelyn is seen setting off down a path on her scooter, which could be one of her birthday presents.
Emma captioned the video: "She's off #ThisIs6"
Bruce and Emma have been staying in touch over Instagram, but eagle-eyed fans had noticed several comments Emma had left on Demi's page, which appeared to be little digs at the situation.
It would seem that everything has been smoothed over now, after the families were reunited at the idyllic ranch in Sun Valley, Idaho, where Bruce and Demi raised their now-adult daughters while they were still married.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Emma shared videos of her and Bruce, along with their daughters, on Demi's bright red quad bike, as they took off around the sprawling green grounds.
Bruce also showed his girls the river that runs through the property as they caught up for lost time.
Emma's arrival in Idaho was delayed after one of the girls prodded a hypodermic needle she found in a park, and needed tests to ensure she hadn't picked up anything nasty.
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"My stepmom was going to come up here too with my little sisters," 28-year-old Scout Willis told the Dopey self-help podcast.
"[But] my younger sister… [who has] never gotten a talk about not f**king with hypodermic needles…. she found [needles at a park and] she actually tried to poke her shoe with it and poked her foot.
"So my stepmom had to be in LA waiting to, like, get the results for taking her to the doctor. My dad came up here early and then travel got crazy and my stepmom stayed in LA with my little sisters," she explained.
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thedailymirror--2020-05-05--Man Utd and Chelsea 'swoop for Timo Werner' as Liverpool change transfer plans

Manchester United and Chelsea have reportedly taken advantage of Liverpool 's transfer market circumspection by moving for RB Leipzig hotshot Timo Werner .
Werner had been expected to move to the Premier League before coronavirus changed the transfer landscape , with Liverpool believed to have been his preferred destination .
But the Reds have changed their transfer plans due to the expected financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic , and will instead focus on scouring Europe for the best young talent .
That means putting a move for Werner on hold , as the Germany striker is reported to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Bundesliga title challengers Leipzig .
And United and Chelsea have attempted to capitalise on Liverpool 's new position by swooping for Werner , according to German publication Sport Bild .
Sport Bild 's head of football , Christian Falk said on Twitter that both clubs had made contact with Werner 's agent , as the player still awaits an offer from Liverpool .
Werner has already dropped a huge hint he would like to switch to the Premier League this summer , having said at the weekend that he would rather move @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Munich , who are also believed to be keen on him .
In an interview with Bild , he said : `` Bavaria is a great club , we do n't need to talk about it .
`` And Hansi Flick has proven this season that he 's a really good head coach .
`` But if a change should ever become an issue , I would rather take a step abroad than switch to Bavaria . ''
Werner added : `` It 's just that the challenge in another league would appeal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change within the Bundesliga .
`` And of course it also plays a role that the mutual appreciation should be there to the maximum .
That 's why I chose RB Leipzig at the time , and because of that , I would choose the club again in my next step , which would give me that feeling . ''
If Liverpool are determined not to commit to any big-money signings this summer , they will have to hope Werner is prepared to wait another year before joining him .
However , one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chelsea is that the 24-year-old would probably find it easier to break into their first-team plans than into Liverpool 's feared frontline of Sadio Mane , Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino .
Werner has scored 88 goals in 150 appearances for Leipzig - including 21 in 25 Bundeliga matches this season , and a further four in eight Champions League games .

Premier League rivals have reportedly taken advantage of Liverpool's decision to reassess summer spending by contacting the agent of RB Leipzig hotshot
Manchester United and Chelsea have reportedly taken advantage of Liverpool's transfer market circumspection by moving for RB Leipzig hotshot Timo Werner.
Werner had been expected to move to the Premier League before coronavirus changed the transfer landscape, with Liverpool believed to have been his preferred destination.
But the Reds have changed their transfer plans due to the expected financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, and will instead focus on scouring Europe for the best young talent.
That means putting a move for Werner on hold, as the Germany striker is reported to have a £52million release clause in his contract with Bundesliga title challengers Leipzig.
And United and Chelsea have attempted to capitalise on Liverpool's new position by swooping for Werner, according to German publication Sport Bild.
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Sport Bild's head of football, Christian Falk said on Twitter that both clubs had made contact with Werner's agent, as the player still awaits an offer from Liverpool.
Werner has already dropped a huge hint he would like to switch to the Premier League this summer, having said at the weekend that he would rather move abroad than join Leipzig's rivals Bayern Munich, who are also believed to be keen on him.
In an interview with Bild, he said: "Bavaria is a great club, we don't need to talk about it.
"And Hansi Flick has proven this season that he's a really good head coach.
"But if a change should ever become an issue, I would rather take a step abroad than switch to Bavaria."
Werner added: "It's just that the challenge in another league would appeal to me a little more than a change within the Bundesliga.
"And of course it also plays a role that the mutual appreciation should be there to the maximum. That's why I chose RB Leipzig at the time, and because of that, I would choose the club again in my next step, which would give me that feeling."
If Liverpool are determined not to commit to any big-money signings this summer, they will have to hope Werner is prepared to wait another year before joining him.
However, one factor in favour of both United and Chelsea is that the 24-year-old would probably find it easier to break into their first-team plans than into Liverpool's feared frontline of Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino.
Werner has scored 88 goals in 150 appearances for Leipzig - including 21 in 25 Bundeliga matches this season, and a further four in eight Champions League games.


thedailymirror--2020-05-05--The Office star makes EastEnders cameo and fans can't deal with it

Fans of The Office were delighted to see an old face turn up in EastEnders .
The BBC One soap opera 's episode on Tuesday night saw Ian Beale ( Adam Woodyatt ) faced with his new purchase arriving on the Square early .
Having bought a bench to mark the loss of teen Dennis Rickman - which he had some part in - to give some comfort to Dennis ' mum , Sharon Watts ( Letitia Dean ) , Ian did n't expect it arriving today .
That was n't all as the delivery driver seemed to think it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - to his and mum Kathy 's ( Gillian Taylforth ) surprise .
If that mix-up was n't amusing enough , the delivery man was also played by Ewen MacIntosh , aka Big Keith from iconic Ricky Gervais sitcom The Office .
Naturally , seeing Big Keith on their screens went down a treat with fans of The Office .
One viewer noted on Twitter : `` Keith off the Office on # Eastenders mun @ ewenmacintosh `` Another surprised fan tweeted : `` Keith From The Office really brings the script to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EastEnders `` A different viewer asked : `` How long has # BigKeith been in # Eastenders ?
?
?
?
?
Or is it just a once off ?
# Booyakasha # TheOffice `` '' Big guy from The Office delivering a bench .
# EastEnders , '' pointed out a different Twitter user .
`` Is n't that the bloke who used to be in The Office ?
# EastEnders , '' caught on another fan .
Another EastEnders viewer opined : `` Big Keith from The Office in # EastEnders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ though . ''
A similar sentiment was echoed by another fan of the sitcom , who tweeted : `` That big Keith scene needed more scotch egg # EastEnders `` Finally , one fan concluded : `` Oh my days it ’ s @ ewenmacintosh in # Eastenders !
Highlight of my lockdown # BigKeith `` It was certainly an eventful episode on the Square tonight , as Kush Kazemi feared that Jean Slater was heading for another breakdown and Phil Mitchell seems primed to purchase the Queen Vic from the Carters .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on BBC One on Mondays and Tuesdays for the foreseeable future due to the coronavirus pandemic .
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Let us know in the comments below .

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Tuesday's episode of EastEnders saw Ian Beale get a visit from a delivery man - played by Ewen MacIntosh, aka Big Keith from The Office
The Office star makes EastEnders cameo and fans can't deal with it
Fans of The Office were delighted to see an old face turn up in EastEnders.
The BBC One soap opera's episode on Tuesday night saw Ian Beale ( Adam Woodyatt ) faced with his new purchase arriving on the Square early.
Having bought a bench to mark the loss of teen Dennis Rickman - which he had some part in - to give some comfort to Dennis' mum, Sharon Watts ( Letitia Dean ), Ian didn't expect it arriving today.
That wasn't all as the delivery driver seemed to think it was to commemorate Ian's own death - to his and mum Kathy's ( Gillian Taylforth ) surprise.
If that mix-up wasn't amusing enough, the delivery man was also played by Ewen MacIntosh, aka Big Keith from iconic Ricky Gervais sitcom The Office.
Image: BBC) BBC)
Naturally, seeing Big Keith on their screens went down a treat with fans of The Office.
One viewer noted on Twitter : "Keith off the Office on #Eastenders mun @ewenmacintosh "
Another surprised fan tweeted: "Keith From The Office really brings the script to life, doesn't he? #EastEnders "
A different viewer asked: "How long has #BigKeith been in #Eastenders????? Or is it just a once off ? #Booyakasha #TheOffice "
Image: BBC) BBC)
"Big guy from The Office delivering a bench. #EastEnders," pointed out a different Twitter user.
"Isn't that the bloke who used to be in The Office? #EastEnders," caught on another fan.
Another EastEnders viewer opined: "Big Keith from The Office in #EastEnders disappointed with the lack of scotch eggs though."
Image: BBC) BBC)
A similar sentiment was echoed by another fan of the sitcom, who tweeted: "That big Keith scene needed more scotch egg #EastEnders "
Finally, one fan concluded: "Oh my days it’s @ewenmacintosh in #Eastenders! Highlight of my lockdown #BigKeith "
Image: BBC) BBC)
It was certainly an eventful episode on the Square tonight, as Kush Kazemi feared that Jean Slater was heading for another breakdown and Phil Mitchell seems primed to purchase the Queen Vic from the Carters.
What will happen next?
EastEnders airs on BBC One on Mondays and Tuesdays for the foreseeable future due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Did you spot Big Keith in EastEnders? Let us know in the comments below.


thedailymirror--2020-05-05--KFC drive-thrus re-open causing 'absolute bedlam' with queues of '100 plus cars'

Hordes of chicken fanatics have descended on KFCs across Britain after the fastfood chain re-opened dozens of its drive-thrus .
One hungry customer is reported to have spent nearly £100 on food from their local branch in Exeter .
Mammoth queues of traffic stretching `` 100 plus cars '' long have been forming outside the popular restaurants with locked down Brits desperate for their southern fried fix .
Alongside the likes of Burger King , KFC was one of the first fastfood outlets to begin trading again last week , a month-and-a-half after closing .
Fifty-five restaurants ' drive-thru lanes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more offering deliveries - though customers are still not permitted to have sit-down meals inside .
For updates on coronavirus , follow our live blog HERE .
Photos on social media show people with their orders - with dozens said to be queueing for more than an hour to get their food .
Graeme Long , from Birmingham , uploaded a video onto his social media pages and said it was the `` funniest thing I ’ ve seen in lockdown '' , adding : `` I could not believe my eyes.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the whole of Exeter rush there like everybody ’ s been starving for weeks . ''
Another person in Exeter reportedly spent £90 on their takeaway order , reports DevonLive .
David Harrison tweeted : `` Just fuelled up the van , drive past KFC to see 100 plus cars queued up in drive through !
It really must be finger licking good . ''
Tom Longley described the queues outside a KFC in Queens Road , Sheffield , as `` absolute bedlam since it reopened '' .
`` Saw a woman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a delivery driver for coming within 2m of her , '' he continued .
`` She knows that social distancing is important but can ’ t see that going to f*****g KFC isn ’ t . ''
It also appears some were taking the re-openings as a green-light to flout lockdown rules , including congregating in groups .
Cliff Morgan said : `` Caused massive queues in Doncaster and people then congregating in park opposite to eat - no respect for the NHS workers , close the lot of them now ! ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ letting small groups of family and friends mingle , but this is unlikely to come into play for weeks .
A spokesman for the chain said branches had been `` gradually re-opened '' , with 100 restaurants in the UK to be operating for deliveries by Monday .
They added : “ We are doing this responsibly and carefully , with stringent processes and hygiene measures put in place .
All our restaurants will continue serving a limited menu to help the smaller kitchen teams maintain social distancing . ''
Meanwhile , Paula @ @ @ @ @ @ @ & Ireland , said she was `` really proud '' of how the company had worked with franchise partners to `` provide wider access to hot food for those who need it most '' .
`` Whether that ’ s key workers after a long shift or those working from home who need a quick , affordable dinner for the family . ''
Ms MacKenzie added that she is `` hugely appreciative '' of KFC staff in a `` challenging time for everyone , but we 're so glad to play our part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Here is a full list of KFC stores open for delivery and drive-thru services : Here is a full list of KFC branches open for delivery :

There has been a mixed reaction to the re-opening of KFC drive-thrus across the UK, with people said to be queuing for up to an hour for their orders, causing huge tailbacks
Hordes of chicken fanatics have descended on KFCs across Britain after the fastfood chain re-opened dozens of its drive-thrus.
One hungry customer is reported to have spent nearly £100 on food from their local branch in Exeter.
Mammoth queues of traffic stretching "100 plus cars" long have been forming outside the popular restaurants with locked down Brits desperate for their southern fried fix.
Alongside the likes of Burger King, KFC was one of the first fastfood outlets to begin trading again last week, a month-and-a-half after closing.
Fifty-five restaurants' drive-thru lanes are now operating again, with even more offering deliveries - though customers are still not permitted to have sit-down meals inside.
For updates on coronavirus, follow our live blog HERE.
Image: Ian Cooper/North Wales Live) Ian Cooper/North Wales Live) Image: Jordan Pettitt/Solent News) Jordan Pettitt/Solent News)
Photos on social media show people with their orders - with dozens said to be queueing for more than an hour to get their food.
Graeme Long, from Birmingham, uploaded a video onto his social media pages and said it was the "funniest thing I’ve seen in lockdown", adding: "I could not believe my eyes.”
Paige Henley said: "KFC opens and the whole of Exeter rush there like everybody’s been starving for weeks."
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Another person in Exeter reportedly spent £90 on their takeaway order, reports DevonLive.
David Harrison tweeted: "Just fuelled up the van, drive past KFC to see 100 plus cars queued up in drive through! It really must be finger licking good."
Tom Longley described the queues outside a KFC in Queens Road, Sheffield, as "absolute bedlam since it reopened".
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"Saw a woman in the car park today screaming at a delivery driver for coming within 2m of her," he continued.
"She knows that social distancing is important but can’t see that going to f*****g KFC isn’t."
It also appears some were taking the re-openings as a green-light to flout lockdown rules, including congregating in groups.
Image: Media Wales) Media Wales) Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Cliff Morgan said: "Caused massive queues in Doncaster and people then congregating in park opposite to eat - no respect for the NHS workers , close the lot of them now!"
This comes as the government is considering letting small groups of family and friends mingle, but this is unlikely to come into play for weeks.
A spokesman for the chain said branches had been "gradually re-opened", with 100 restaurants in the UK to be operating for deliveries by Monday.
They added: “We are doing this responsibly and carefully, with stringent processes and hygiene measures put in place. All our restaurants will continue serving a limited menu to help the smaller kitchen teams maintain social distancing."
Meanwhile, Paula MacKenzie, managing director for KFC UK & Ireland, said she was "really proud" of how the company had worked with franchise partners to "provide wider access to hot food for those who need it most".
"Whether that’s key workers after a long shift or those working from home who need a quick, affordable dinner for the family."
Ms MacKenzie added that she is "hugely appreciative" of KFC staff in a "challenging time for everyone, but we're so glad to play our part in helping to feed the nation".
Here is a full list of KFC stores open for delivery and drive-thru services:
Aldershot - Ash Road
Hulme - Greenheys Lane West
Portsmouth - Pompey Centre
Birmingham - New Oscott
Heaton Chapel - Monarch Leisure Park
Tamworth - Ventura Retail Park
Enfield - Coliseum Retail Park
Glasgow - Great Western Retail Park
Glasgow - Pollokshaws Road
Wolverhampton - Bentley Bridge Pleasure Pk
Birmingham - Great Bridge Retail Pk
Bury - Moorgate Retail Park
Romford - Colchester Road
Tyburn - Kingsbury Road
Norwich - Mile Cross Lane
Grimsby - Birchin Way
Oxley - Bushbury Lane
Bloxwich - Leamore Lane
Wythenshawe - Rowlands Way
East Kilbride - Kingsgate Retail Park
Slough - Farnham Road
Colindale - The Hyde
Alperton - Western Avenue
Rochdale - Kingsway Retail Park
Manchester Fort Shopping Park
Farnworth - Albert Road
Ipswich - Cardinal Park
Ashford - Eureka Leisure Park
Broadstairs - Westwood Retail Park
Dover - Honey Wood Retail Park
Wakefield - Westgate Retail Park
Glasgow - Nitshill Road
Northampton - Towcester Road
Sheffield - Queens Road
Leyton - Lea Bridge Road
Weymouth - Jubilee Close
Bristol - Avonmeads Retail Park
Oldbury - Wolverhampton Road
Wolverhampton - Penn Road Retail Park
Durham - City Retail Park
Scunthorpe - Lakeside Retail Park
Northampton - Nene Park Sixfields
Newcastle under Lyme - Liverpool Road
Swindon - Delta Park
Deptford - Evelyn Street
Eastbourne - Lottbridge Drove
Mansfield - Fulmar Close
Coventry - Tile Hill
Govan - Helen Street
Linwood - Paisley Leisure Park
Aberdeen - Great North Road
Leicester - Narborough Road
Bristol - Shield Retail Park
Swansea - Morfa Shopping Park
Here is a full list of KFC branches open for delivery:


thedailymirror--2020-05-05--Woman who survived Covid-19 shares how family suffered different symptoms

A woman who survived Covid-19 but lost her own mother to the killer disease has spoken of the traumatic reality NHS workers face every day and how her family suffered a range of symptoms .
Four of teacher Carol-Ann Challoner 's family - all key workers - have contracted the killer bug , and tragically her mum died in hospital .
The 46-year-old , who fell ill in March , praised NHS staff and told the Liverpool Echo `` some of the things I saw on the ward will stay with me forever . ''
Carol-Ann said she , her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mother Carol , a social worker and her brother Joseph , who works with children who have learning difficulties , all had different symptoms of the contagious virus .
She told how her family had symptoms ranging from a rash to cold shivers and flu-like symptoms .
And that while in hospital `` you 're hearing that people are dying '' and `` you forget how to breathe . ''
Carol-Ann laid bare the traumatising reality of coronavirus and how our NHS staff are compassionately caring for people in extraordinary circumstances .
Despite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mountains of protective gear , Carol-Ann said : `` They seemed so deflated , but they still tried to put a smile on your face . ''
Carol-Ann was so moved by the compassion of Aintree Hospital staff she is fundraising for them as a thank you .
Teacher Carol-Ann , from Croxteth Park , said she was first admitted to Aintree Hospital in March after struggling to breathe .
While in there , Carol-Ann 's beloved mum , Carol Challoner , 65 , was also admitted and fought coronavirus too .
Sadly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tributes have flooded in for the caring social worker since .
Carol-Ann has spoken to the ECHO about her experience in hospital and why she wants to give back to the doting staff who cared for her .
Carol-Ann , said : `` I developed a rash , and I just thought it was allergies .
`` It seemed at the time when I was eating bread I was coming out in a rash , and I 'd just changed washing powder , so I thought it was that .
`` I did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The day after my dad came home from work and I was having my tea that night with my mum and dad , I do n't live with them but I cook for them and they cook for me .
`` He came home and he said ' I really do n't feel well , I ca n't get warm ' .
`` He did n't join us for tea , but then he developed all signs of Covid-19 .
The day after that I started developing symptoms as well .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Government were keeping schools open and I wanted to say goodbye to my Year 11s , and I was thinking of going in .
Luckily I did n't go in because I felt too unwell .
`` We all had different symptoms , I had the rash , my dad got cold shivers and flu-like symptoms .
`` So I self-isolated for a week , my dad self-isolated for a week . ''
In March , not as much information was known about the deadly disease as is now , and theories @ @ @ @ @ @ @ families .
Carol-Ann said : `` There are 1,001 things going round in your head because you 're hearing that people are dying .
`` It was weird , it sounds really stupid but it 's like you forget how to breathe .
You 're focusing on to how to actually breathe .
`` I was taken up to the Amber ward , where anyone who had n't tested positive or were awaiting results were sent there .
`` It was all a bit of a blur , and I slept through most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on an IV drip , I was put on oxygen quite high .
`` I just remember it blasting up my nose and I think I just slept . ''
Describing the heavy kit hospital workers were wearing to protect themselves , Carol-Ann said she was concerned about how comfortable they were .
She said : `` They were all wearing the plastic gowns , the gloves .
They had material gowns on but all the nurses were tripping over them , they were too long .
`` Some of them wore goggles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I know myself with the oxygen mask just above the ear , it just takes away the skin .
They 're putting these masks on all day , so God knows what it must be like .
`` I felt so sorry for them because one , they 've got the scrubs on , then they 've got the gowns on , then they 've got the aprons on .
`` And then the goggles and the visers and everything .
`` I do n't know where they could actually breathe or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nurses said ' I cant wait to go home and take a shower , or go in the bath , or put my pyjamas on ' .
Just watching them I felt so sorry for them .
`` They just seemed so deflated but they still tried to put a smile on your face . ''
Noticing the compassionate daily care doctors and nurses were giving to patients , Carol-Ann said she also overheard some heartbreaking conversations where staff had to discuss do-not-resuscitate ( DNR ) options with patients .
Carol added : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should ever have to have with someone . ''
While there , she also tragically heard nurses mention her mother 's name and was told her mum would also need to come into hospital because of her coronavirus symptoms .
She said : `` I heard them say her mum 's on her way up and I panicked .
I started crying , I just kept thinking 'my poor little mum ' .
`` I just kept thinking she should n't be here . ''
At first , Carol-Ann said her mother did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had , but had flu-like symptoms , started to hallucinate and that was when an ambulance was called .
Carol-Ann added her mum did n't have any underlying health conditions , had type-2 diabetes , but was regularly at the gym and was `` quite fit '' .
Doting staff at Aintree Hospital asked the mum and daughter if they would like to be next to each other , but Carol-Ann said she thought the pair would worry too much about one another to focus on their recovery as much as they could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she was told her mum would need to be taken to the intensive care unit .
Dressed in personal protective equipment , Carol-Ann was allowed to speak to her mum before she was taken to the unit .
She said : `` They gowned me up , put gloves on me , attached me to an oxygen tank and put a viser on me before taking me into my mum 's bay .
`` There were patients around in the bay and about three nurses and I started to cry .
When they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mum I think everybody was shocked because we were mother and daughter .
`` We just cried uncontrollably , all the patients sat around were crying and even the nurses started crying .
We were both just exhausted .
`` With the masks and everything we could n't really talk to each other . ''
Carol sadly died some time later , after spending a few weeks in hospital .
Paying tribute to her mum , Carol-Ann wrote on a gofundme page for NHS staff : `` We are all absolutely devastated because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home , but that was not to be .
`` Everyone says their mum is the best mum in the world but my mum truly was . ''
Carol-Ann was so moved by the compassionate care she and her mother received in hospital she has set up a gofundme campaign , in her mother 's name , to raise funds for NHS staff .
She said she wants the money to go towards buying luxuries for staff to pamper themselves with , after seeing how difficult their long shifts wearing PPE were .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ she is donating convalescent blood plasma to be used in trials as possible treatment for Covid-19 .
The trials will investigate whether convalescent plasma transfusions could improve a Covid-19 patient ’ s speed of recovery and chances of survival .
The trials look to contact people who have tested positive for Covid-19 , so Carol-Ann was contacted .
Writing on the gofundme page , Carol-Ann said : `` As a family , we would like to raise at least £1,000 so that we can provide as many staff at Aintree Hospital with , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but essentials for these heroes , especially during these tough times - moisturisers , bath bombs , bath gel .
`` Those little items that will mean a great deal to them .
We need to help our HEROES with their mental health and well-being , because believe me , they are dealing with so much right now , and unless you ’ ve been on those wards , or have lost a loved one to COVID19 , you will NEVER really understand what ’ s going on .
`` So if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ soak in a bubble bath for half an hour , moisturise their damaged , painful skin on their hands then this is the very least we can do for them . ''

Four members of Carol-Ann Challoner's family contracted coronavirus in March, and tragically mum Carol died in Aintree Hospital, where she was also being treated
A woman who survived Covid-19 but lost her own mother to the killer disease has spoken of the traumatic reality NHS workers face every day and how her family suffered a range of symptoms.
Four of teacher Carol-Ann Challoner's family - all key workers - have contracted the killer bug, and tragically her mum died in hospital.
The 46-year-old, who fell ill in March, praised NHS staff and told the Liverpool Echo "some of the things I saw on the ward will stay with me forever."
Carol-Ann said she, her father Joey an ambulance driver, her mother Carol, a social worker and her brother Joseph, who works with children who have learning difficulties, all had different symptoms of the contagious virus.
Image: liverpool echo) liverpool echo)
She told how her family had symptoms ranging from a rash to cold shivers and flu-like symptoms.
And that while in hospital "you're hearing that people are dying" and "you forget how to breathe."
Carol-Ann laid bare the traumatising reality of coronavirus and how our NHS staff are compassionately caring for people in extraordinary circumstances.
Despite revealing doctors and nurses had to wear mountains of protective gear, Carol-Ann said: "They seemed so deflated, but they still tried to put a smile on your face."
Image: Liverpool Echo) Liverpool Echo)
Carol-Ann was so moved by the compassion of Aintree Hospital staff she is fundraising for them as a thank you.
Teacher Carol-Ann, from Croxteth Park, said she was first admitted to Aintree Hospital in March after struggling to breathe.
While in there, Carol-Ann's beloved mum, Carol Challoner, 65, was also admitted and fought coronavirus too.
Sadly Carol passed away in hospital, and tributes have flooded in for the caring social worker since.
Carol-Ann has spoken to the ECHO about her experience in hospital and why she wants to give back to the doting staff who cared for her.
Carol-Ann, said: "I developed a rash, and I just thought it was allergies.
"It seemed at the time when I was eating bread I was coming out in a rash, and I'd just changed washing powder, so I thought it was that.
Image: liverpool echo) liverpool echo)
"I didn't really take any notice of it. The day after my dad came home from work and I was having my tea that night with my mum and dad, I don't live with them but I cook for them and they cook for me.
"He came home and he said 'I really don't feel well, I can't get warm'.
"He didn't join us for tea, but then he developed all signs of Covid-19. The day after that I started developing symptoms as well.
"The morning after was the last day the Government were keeping schools open and I wanted to say goodbye to my Year 11s, and I was thinking of going in. Luckily I didn't go in because I felt too unwell.
"We all had different symptoms, I had the rash, my dad got cold shivers and flu-like symptoms.
"So I self-isolated for a week, my dad self-isolated for a week."
Image: liverpool echo) liverpool echo)
In March, not as much information was known about the deadly disease as is now, and theories have since developed about its effect on families.
Carol-Ann said: "There are 1,001 things going round in your head because you're hearing that people are dying.
"It was weird, it sounds really stupid but it's like you forget how to breathe. You're focusing on to how to actually breathe.
"I was taken up to the Amber ward, where anyone who hadn't tested positive or were awaiting results were sent there.
"It was all a bit of a blur, and I slept through most of it, but I was put on an IV drip, I was put on oxygen quite high.
"I just remember it blasting up my nose and I think I just slept."
Describing the heavy kit hospital workers were wearing to protect themselves, Carol-Ann said she was concerned about how comfortable they were.
Image: liverpool echo) liverpool echo)
She said: "They were all wearing the plastic gowns, the gloves. They had material gowns on but all the nurses were tripping over them, they were too long.
"Some of them wore goggles, some of them wore visers.
"I know myself with the oxygen mask just above the ear, it just takes away the skin. They're putting these masks on all day, so God knows what it must be like.
"I felt so sorry for them because one, they've got the scrubs on, then they've got the gowns on, then they've got the aprons on.
"And then the goggles and the visers and everything.
"I don't know where they could actually breathe or have breathing space.
"All the nurses said 'I cant wait to go home and take a shower, or go in the bath, or put my pyjamas on'. Just watching them I felt so sorry for them.
"They just seemed so deflated but they still tried to put a smile on your face."
Noticing the compassionate daily care doctors and nurses were giving to patients, Carol-Ann said she also overheard some heartbreaking conversations where staff had to discuss do-not-resuscitate (DNR) options with patients.
Carol added: "It's not a conversation doctors should ever have to have with someone."
While there, she also tragically heard nurses mention her mother's name and was told her mum would also need to come into hospital because of her coronavirus symptoms.
She said: "I heard them say her mum's on her way up and I panicked. I started crying, I just kept thinking 'my poor little mum'.
"I just kept thinking she shouldn't be here."
At first, Carol-Ann said her mother didn't have difficulty breathing, as she had, but had flu-like symptoms, started to hallucinate and that was when an ambulance was called.
Carol-Ann added her mum didn't have any underlying health conditions, had type-2 diabetes, but was regularly at the gym and was "quite fit".
Doting staff at Aintree Hospital asked the mum and daughter if they would like to be next to each other, but Carol-Ann said she thought the pair would worry too much about one another to focus on their recovery as much as they could.
As Carol-Ann's condition improved, she was told her mum would need to be taken to the intensive care unit.
Dressed in personal protective equipment, Carol-Ann was allowed to speak to her mum before she was taken to the unit.
She said: "They gowned me up, put gloves on me, attached me to an oxygen tank and put a viser on me before taking me into my mum's bay.
"There were patients around in the bay and about three nurses and I started to cry. When they took me to go and see my mum I think everybody was shocked because we were mother and daughter.
"We just cried uncontrollably, all the patients sat around were crying and even the nurses started crying. We were both just exhausted.
"With the masks and everything we couldn't really talk to each other."
Carol sadly died some time later, after spending a few weeks in hospital.
Paying tribute to her mum, Carol-Ann wrote on a gofundme page for NHS staff: "We are all absolutely devastated because we genuinely thought my mum was coming home, but that was not to be.
"Everyone says their mum is the best mum in the world but my mum truly was."
Carol-Ann was so moved by the compassionate care she and her mother received in hospital she has set up a gofundme campaign, in her mother's name, to raise funds for NHS staff.
She said she wants the money to go towards buying luxuries for staff to pamper themselves with, after seeing how difficult their long shifts wearing PPE were.
As well as this, Carol-Ann said she is donating convalescent blood plasma to be used in trials as possible treatment for Covid-19.
The trials will investigate whether convalescent plasma transfusions could improve a Covid-19 patient’s speed of recovery and chances of survival.
The trials look to contact people who have tested positive for Covid-19, so Carol-Ann was contacted.
Writing on the gofundme page, Carol-Ann said: "As a family, we would like to raise at least £1,000 so that we can provide as many staff at Aintree Hospital with, what most would consider being everyday luxuries, but essentials for these heroes, especially during these
tough times - moisturisers, bath bombs, bath gel.
"Those little items that will mean a great deal to them. We need to help our HEROES with their mental health and well-being, because believe me, they are dealing with so much right now, and unless you’ve been on those wards, or have lost a loved one to COVID19, you will NEVER really understand what’s going on.
"So if it means our little HEROES get to soak in a bubble bath for half an hour, moisturise their damaged, painful skin on their hands then this is the very least we can do for them."


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thedailymirror--2020-05-05--Kate Beckinsale ditches clothes to show off sporty physique in cover shoot

Kate Beckinsale has dared to show off her enviable sporty figure in a recent cover shoot .
The 46-year-old British actress stripped back to a tiny bikini as she flashed her seriously toned abs for a recent photo shoot .
Encouraging body positivity in lockdown , the Underworld star looked trimmer than ever as she posed for Women 's Health .
Kate looked ultra glam as she happily exposed her incredible curves and slim physique , while revealing her secrets to looking good in her forties .
The age-defying star sported bouncy blow-dried locks and a full face of make-up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the cover .
In the interview , Kate admitted her personal trainer Brad Siskind puts her to work six mornings a week .
She described the sweaty gym sessions as a `` whole hour '' of work .
A keen fitness fanatic , Kate explained how exercise is now very important to her in order to improve her mood and to reduce stress .
The infamous actress has a very brutal exercise regime , which includes bicep curls while squatting , sit-ups with combination punches and lots of cardio for an intense @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a very healthy diet including lots of protein from chicken and eggs , as well as yummy salads and salmon .
The superstar is currently dating toy boy boyfriend Goody Grace , who is 22 years old .
The Canadian musician is just one year older than Kate 's daughter Lily Sheen , who she shares with ex partner Michael Sheen .
She recently clapped back at a troll who mocked her toyboy on social media .
A cruel hater commented on a recent Instagram post : `` Try and see if your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kate was not impressed by the remark and fired back , assuming the follower meant to write toyboy .
`` Try and see if you can spell and not just goon yourself straight out the gate , '' she jibed .
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Kate Beckinsale, 46, looks incredibly trim on the cover of Women's Health as she shows off her sporty physique and toned abs
Kate Beckinsale ditches clothes to show off enviable sporty physique in cover shoot
Kate Beckinsale has dared to show off her enviable sporty figure in a recent cover shoot.
The 46-year-old British actress stripped back to a tiny bikini as she flashed her seriously toned abs for a recent photo shoot.
Encouraging body positivity in lockdown, the Underworld star looked trimmer than ever as she posed for Women's Health.
Kate looked ultra glam as she happily exposed her incredible curves and slim physique, while revealing her secrets to looking good in her forties.
The age-defying star sported bouncy blow-dried locks and a full face of make-up as she debuted her brand new body on the cover.
Image: Women's Health) Women's Health)
In the interview, Kate admitted her personal trainer Brad Siskind puts her to work six mornings a week.
She described the sweaty gym sessions as a "whole hour" of work.
A keen fitness fanatic, Kate explained how exercise is now very important to her in order to improve her mood and to reduce stress.
Image: Ben Watts for Women’s Health) Ben Watts for Women’s Health)
The infamous actress has a very brutal exercise regime, which includes bicep curls while squatting, sit-ups with combination punches and lots of cardio for an intense 45 minute circuit.
Kate also follows a very healthy diet including lots of protein from chicken and eggs, as well as yummy salads and salmon.
The superstar is currently dating toy boy boyfriend Goody Grace, who is 22 years old.
Image: Ben Watts for Women’s Health) Ben Watts for Women’s Health)
The Canadian musician is just one year older than Kate's daughter Lily Sheen, who she shares with ex partner Michael Sheen.
She recently clapped back at a troll who mocked her toyboy on social media.
A cruel hater commented on a recent Instagram post: "Try and see if your new tom boy will adhere."
Kate was not impressed by the remark and fired back, assuming the follower meant to write toyboy.
"Try and see if you can spell and not just goon yourself straight out the gate," she jibed.
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