thedailymirror--2020-04-17--No 10 warn public not to book summer holidays amid hints lockdown will go on

Downing Street has warned that people should thnk carefully before booking any summer holiday - as it hinted Britain 's lockdown may continue .
The Prime Minister 's official spokesman said that the official advice remained that people should not travel abroad for all but essential purposes .
It comes after Transport Secretary Grant Shapps admitted he personally would not commit to a break as the Covid-19 shutdown continues .
The PM 's spokesman said : “ While we are making progress in our fight against coronavirus , we are n't able to say with certainty the point at which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ In terms of travelling within the UK for holidays , that was n't something which the current social distancing guidelines allow for .
“ In terms of travelling abroad , the advice of the Foreign Office continues to be that you should go abroad for essential travel only .
“ As of today it is a fact that both the guidelines and official Foreign Office advice do not allow for people going on holidays.
” Earlier Transport Secretary Grant Schapps said : “ On the travel advice – should you book @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to see what the trajectory of this disease is in the next few weeks , ” he told the BBC .
“ I wo n't be booking a summer holiday at this point , let 's put it that way.
” A spokesman said : “ It was a thoughtless comment and not based on any facts about what we know today about the future of the pandemic , but it shows complete disregard for the UK travel industry , the hundreds of thousands of people it employs and the struggle it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ It would be better if the Government focused on taking the necessary steps to support the sector rather than undermining confidence in it.
” Shadow Transport Secretary Jim McMahon said : “ Families need clarity from the Government about when we might expect to exit the lockdown and be able go back to doing thing like seeing friends going on holiday .
“ People in the travel and holiday industry will be rightly worried about the Government 's lack of support for them both during this lockdown and after .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of this lockdown when the time is right but also a long term plan to help the jobs and industries that will see a knock-on effect for many months to come . ''
Unite union general secretary Len McCluskey said : “ Grant Shapps ’ comments will be kick in the teeth for Unite members in hospitality , aviation , transport and throughout the economy who are relying on the Government to get the country up and running as safely and quickly as possible .
“ He is not exactly sending the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or a plan for getting this country back on its feet and in a position where people can look forward with confidence to their holidays.
” Acting Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey said : `` Ministers must stop making off-the-cuff remarks that imply they hold insider knowledge about this crisis .
“ Shapps ' comment will almost certainly be taken as an indication by some households that they too should not make any summer plans .
“ Unless the Government is going to issue official guidance to this effect , ministers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which could have a damaging impact on the travel and tourism industry , as well as worry families trying to plan for the future . ''
Mr Shapps also hinted at a phased return to normal as restrictions are eased , saying : “ There maybe areas where we can relax things in the future , but there may also be areas where we still need to tighten things further .
All of that will depend on the medical advice.
” He added : “ Clearly it 's unlikely in the extreme that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the lockdown in one go , we suddenly come out of it in a single press statement and everything returns back to normal .
`` I do n't think anyone expects that in Britain .
But you can then look at different sectors and say , 'Perhaps these are the areas which can be loosened up first , perhaps in other areas we need to be equally as strict as where we are now or even a bit stricter.
” He hit back at Labour leader Keir Starmer who claimed Boris Johnson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exit strategy .
Car use has plummeted to a 65-year low as motorists stay home during the lockdown , Mr Shapps revealed .
The Cabinet Minister hailed the fewest number of vehicles on the network for six decades as proof the message was being hammered home .
`` As Transport Secretary in the 21st Century I can now say that the level of car and road use is the equivalent to 1955 and I must be the first Transport Secretary in history who celebrates the idea that there are fewer cars on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public transport than ever before , ” he told Sky News .

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It comes after Transport Secretary Grant Shapps admitted he personally would not commit to a break as the Covid-19 shutdown continues
Downing Street has warned that people should thnk carefully before booking any summer holiday - as it hinted Britain's lockdown may continue.
The Prime Minister's official spokesman said that the official advice remained that people should not travel abroad for all but essential purposes.
It comes after Transport Secretary Grant Shapps admitted he personally would not commit to a break as the Covid-19 shutdown continues.
The PM's spokesman said: “While we are making progress in our fight against coronavirus, we aren't able to say with certainty the point at which the social distancing measures can be relaxed.
“In terms of travelling within the UK for holidays, that wasn't something which the current social distancing guidelines allow for.
“In terms of travelling abroad, the advice of the Foreign Office continues to be that you should go abroad for essential travel only.
“As of today it is a fact that both the guidelines and official Foreign Office advice do not allow for people going on holidays.”
Earlier Transport Secretary Grant Schapps said:“On the travel advice – should you book your holidays? – clearly people will want to see what the trajectory of this disease is in the next few weeks,” he told the BBC.
“I won't be booking a summer holiday at this point, let's put it that way.”
The Association of British Travel Agents blasted Mr Shapps' intervention.
A spokesman said: “It was a thoughtless comment and not based on any facts about what we know today about the future of the pandemic, but it shows complete disregard for the UK travel industry, the hundreds of thousands of people it employs and the struggle it is facing in this current crisis.
Image: NurPhoto/PA Images) NurPhoto/PA Images)
“It would be better if the Government focused on taking the necessary steps to support the sector rather than undermining confidence in it.”
Shadow Transport Secretary Jim McMahon said: “Families need clarity from the Government about when we might expect to exit the lockdown and be able go back to doing thing like seeing friends going on holiday.
“People in the travel and holiday industry will be rightly worried about the Government's lack of support for them both during this lockdown and after.
“We need a clear road map to transition out of this lockdown when the time is right but also a long term plan to help the jobs and industries that will see a knock-on effect for many months to come."
Unite union general secretary Len McCluskey said: “Grant Shapps’ comments will be kick in the teeth for Unite members in hospitality, aviation, transport and throughout the economy who are relying on the Government to get the country up and running as safely and quickly as possible.
“He is not exactly sending the message that the Government has a grip, or a plan for getting this country back on its feet and in a position where people can look forward with confidence to their holidays.”
Acting Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey said: "Ministers must stop making off-the-cuff remarks that imply they hold insider knowledge about this crisis.
“Shapps' comment will almost certainly be taken as an indication by some households that they too should not make any summer plans.
Image: Philip Coburn) Philip Coburn)
“Unless the Government is going to issue official guidance to this effect, ministers must steer clear of such remarks, which could have a damaging impact on the travel and tourism industry, as well as worry families trying to plan for the future."
Mr Shapps also hinted at a phased return to normal as restrictions are eased, saying: “There maybe areas where we can relax things in the future, but there may also be areas where we still need to tighten things further. All of that will depend on the medical advice.”
He added: “Clearly it's unlikely in the extreme that, just as we didn't go into the lockdown in one go, we suddenly come out of it in a single press statement and everything returns back to normal.
"I don't think anyone expects that in Britain. But you can then look at different sectors and say, 'Perhaps these are the areas which can be loosened up first, perhaps in other areas we need to be equally as strict as where we are now or even a bit stricter.”
He hit back at Labour leader Keir Starmer who claimed Boris Johnson's recovery was Covid-19 was hampering an exit strategy.
Mr Shapps branded the claim “completely untrue”.
Car use has plummeted to a 65-year low as motorists stay home during the lockdown, Mr Shapps revealed.
The Cabinet Minister hailed the fewest number of vehicles on the network for six decades as proof the message was being hammered home.
"As Transport Secretary in the 21st Century I can now say that the level of car and road use is the equivalent to 1955 and I must be the first Transport Secretary in history who celebrates the idea that there are fewer cars on the road and there are fewer people using public transport than ever before,” he told Sky News.


thedailymirror--2020-04-17--Inside Mohammed Bin Salman's £230m house - the most expensive home in the world

As far as luxury purchases go , Mohammed Bin Salman knows how to splash his cash .
The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia is on the verge of completing a whopping £300million takeover of Newcastle United .
But amazingly that is just £70m more than the cost of his French Chateau , which set him back no less than £230m .
The property sprawling 50,000 square feet is based in Louveciennes , near Versailles .
Known as Chateau Louis XIV , the house is modelled on 17th-century French castles , and was built between 2008-2011 .
Among its many impressive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and outdoor swimming pools , and a nightclub .
The land originally housed a 19th century castle , before Bin Salman gave developers the nod to bulldoze it in favour of a modern look .
Bin Salman was keen not to draw attention to his extravagant purchase , and utilised shell companies to keep his ownership under the radar , as reports The Sun .
The Chateau also contains 10 bedroom suites , a library , private squash court , a cinema room , two ballrooms and a wine cellar - which can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many of the amenities can be controlled by an iPhone , including fountains , sound systems , lights , and air conditioning .
Perhaps the most extraordinary of the property 's features is the meditation room , which is based inside the castle 's moat , and boasts a transparent underwater chamber which inhabits freshwater fish .
Bin Salman has decorated the inside of his house with fine art ; staircases covered in gold ; marble flooring ; and a huge reception room with a 52ft-high painted dome ceiling .
Outside the gardens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ include a marble statue of Louis XIV .
Rapper Kanye West and wife Kim Kardashian even considered renting the lavish property for their wedding in 2014 .
It was redeveloped by Emad Khashoggi , the nephew of billionaire arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi .
Former Louveciennes deputy mayor Marianne Merlino told the NY Times : `` Khashoggi said it was the dream of his life to make a thing like that .
`` Like in Versailles , that was way over the top too , and like Louis XIV , he achieved something really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ certainly no stranger to an extravagant buy , having also forked out £452m on a 440ft super-yacht , before adding Leonardo Da Vinci 's Salvator Mundi painting , which cost him an additional £350m .
Newcastle are expected to become his next purchase after current owner Mike Ashley agreed to sell the club .
Bin Salman governs the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia , who will be taking up an 80 per cent stake in Newcastle .
His own net worth is valued at around £7billion , while the PIF group is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , fulfils a number of political roles within his country and currently counts Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence among his titles .
In June 2017 his father , King Salman , appointed his son Crown Prince , making him next in line to the Saudi throne and the country ’ s day-to-day ruler .
The success of Abu Dhabi , in enhancing its global image through the vehicle of its ownership of Manchester City , is said to have persuaded Bin Salman to do the same through Newcastle , having failed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Glazers at Manchester United .
He is said to see the worlds of sports and entertainment as ways to change global perceptions of Saudi Arabia , which has an appalling record on human rights and continues to oppress women .
His expected takeover of Newcastle is another stage in the global re-branding of Saudi Arabia .

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The French Chateau boasts a nightclub, aquarium, two ballrooms, a wine cellar and a cinema room, and is owned by Bin Salman, who has an estimated personal worth of £7bn and is behind the Newcastle United takeover bid
Inside Mohammed Bin Salman's £230m house - the most expensive home in the world
As far as luxury purchases go, Mohammed Bin Salman knows how to splash his cash.
The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia is on the verge of completing a whopping £300million takeover of Newcastle United.
But amazingly that is just £70m more than the cost of his French Chateau, which set him back no less than £230m.
The property sprawling 50,000 square feet is based in Louveciennes, near Versailles.
Known as Chateau Louis XIV, the house is modelled on 17th-century French castles, and was built between 2008-2011.
Among its many impressive features are an in-house aquarium, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and a nightclub.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
The land originally housed a 19th century castle, before Bin Salman gave developers the nod to bulldoze it in favour of a modern look.
Bin Salman was keen not to draw attention to his extravagant purchase, and utilised shell companies to keep his ownership under the radar, as reports The Sun.
The Chateau also contains 10 bedroom suites, a library, private squash court, a cinema room, two ballrooms and a wine cellar - which can hold up to 3,000 bottles.
Image: Magali Delporte /eyevine) Magali Delporte /eyevine)
And many of the amenities can be controlled by an iPhone, including fountains, sound systems, lights, and air conditioning.
Perhaps the most extraordinary of the property's features is the meditation room, which is based inside the castle's moat, and boasts a transparent underwater chamber which inhabits freshwater fish.
Bin Salman has decorated the inside of his house with fine art; staircases covered in gold; marble flooring; and a huge reception room with a 52ft-high painted dome ceiling.
Image: Magali Delporte /eyevine) Magali Delporte /eyevine)
Outside the gardens are kept in pristine condition, and include a marble statue of Louis XIV.
Rapper Kanye West and wife Kim Kardashian even considered renting the lavish property for their wedding in 2014.
It was redeveloped by Emad Khashoggi, the nephew of billionaire arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi.
Image: Magali Delporte /eyevine) Magali Delporte /eyevine)
Former Louveciennes deputy mayor Marianne Merlino told the NY Times : "Khashoggi said it was the dream of his life to make a thing like that.
"Like in Versailles, that was way over the top too, and like Louis XIV, he achieved something really quite incredible."
Bin Salman is certainly no stranger to an extravagant buy, having also forked out £452m on a 440ft super-yacht, before adding Leonardo Da Vinci's Salvator Mundi painting, which cost him an additional £350m.
Image: Magali Delporte /eyevine) Magali Delporte /eyevine)
Newcastle are expected to become his next purchase after current owner Mike Ashley agreed to sell the club.
Bin Salman governs the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, who will be taking up an 80 per cent stake in Newcastle.
His own net worth is valued at around £7billion, while the PIF group is approximately £260bn.
Image: ABACA/PA Images) ABACA/PA Images)
Only Man City owner Sheikh Mansour (£17bn), Chelsea's Roman Abramovich (£9bn) and Arsenal's Stan Kroenke (£8bn) boast a higher personal estimated worth.
Bin Salman, 34, fulfils a number of political roles within his country and currently counts Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence among his titles.
In June 2017 his father, King Salman, appointed his son Crown Prince, making him next in line to the Saudi throne and the country’s day-to-day ruler.
The success of Abu Dhabi, in enhancing its global image through the vehicle of its ownership of Manchester City, is said to have persuaded Bin Salman to do the same through Newcastle, having failed with a bid to buy out the Glazers at Manchester United.
He is said to see the worlds of sports and entertainment as ways to change global perceptions of Saudi Arabia, which has an appalling record on human rights and continues to oppress women.
His expected takeover of Newcastle is another stage in the global re-branding of Saudi Arabia.


thedailymirror--2020-04-17--Stacey Dooley visits women's prison where lifers have pet dogs

Stacey Dooley 's new documentary will allow viewers to see inside an unusual American prison .
The 'progressive ' prison in Iowa - which allows inmates to have pet dogs and unlimited phone calls - has allowed the British filmmaker , 33 , a chance to get to know inmates who are serving life sentences for committing crimes such as murder .
In the upcoming doc Stacey Dooley : Locked Up With The Lifers the Strictly star shows inside the female only prison where criminals have access to large TV 's , make-up and are not given a curfew .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ petting their dogs - which include tiny chihuahuas .
Speaking to warden Cheryl in the footage , Stacey says : `` There will be some people who will think this is totally unjust and that they should n't be able to live a life like this inside . ''
Cheryl responds : `` I would say the key word is inside .
`` When you step out of here , you will see the fence and razor wire .
No matter how comfortable and pretty this place is at the end of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Elsewhere in the documentary Stacey details how she has been to many prisons during her time as a journalist and notes that the Iowa Correctional Institution seems `` strangely calm . ''
The BBC favourite is greeted by many of the inmates as she strolls around and she also watches prisoners sit down and play board games and celebrate a fellow lifer 's birthday .
Stacey notes that the women have made the jail their home before spending time with one prisoner Tatiana Dixon , 27 , who was convicted of first degree @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As they chat Tatiana tells Stacey that she suffers from bipolar disorder and that she struggles in the institution as she sometimes wants to be alone .
Despite the prison being liberal , Tatiana then says that she can never have her own space as the staff are `` always watching . ''
*Stacey Dooley : Locked Up With The Lifers , Sunday 19th April , BBC Two , 9pm

Stacey Dooley goes inside US prison where inmates get pet chihuahuas and unlimited phone calls
Stacey Dooley goes inside US prison where inmates get pet chihuahuas and unlimited phone calls
Stacey Dooley's new documentary sees the British filmmaker getting to know a number of women prisoners who are locked up for life in Northwest America
Stacey Dooley's new documentary will allow viewers to see inside an unusual American prison.
The 'progressive' prison in Iowa - which allows inmates to have pet dogs and unlimited phone calls - has allowed the British filmmaker, 33, a chance to get to know inmates who are serving life sentences for committing crimes such as murder.
In the upcoming doc Stacey Dooley: Locked Up With The Lifers the Strictly star shows inside the female only prison where criminals have access to large TV's, make-up and are not given a curfew.
A number of inmates are also shown petting their dogs - which include tiny chihuahuas.
Image: BBC) BBC)
Speaking to warden Cheryl in the footage, Stacey says: "There will be some people who will think this is totally unjust and that they shouldn't be able to live a life like this inside."
Cheryl responds: "I would say the key word is inside.
Image: BBC) BBC)
"When you step out of here, you will see the fence and razor wire. No matter how comfortable and pretty this place is at the end of the day it is still prison."
Elsewhere in the documentary Stacey details how she has been to many prisons during her time as a journalist and notes that the Iowa Correctional Institution seems "strangely calm."
Image: BBC) BBC)
The BBC favourite is greeted by many of the inmates as she strolls around and she also watches prisoners sit down and play board games and celebrate a fellow lifer's birthday.
Stacey notes that the women have made the jail their home before spending time with one prisoner Tatiana Dixon, 27, who was convicted of first degree murder at the age of 20.
Image: BBC) BBC)
As they chat Tatiana tells Stacey that she suffers from bipolar disorder and that she struggles in the institution as she sometimes wants to be alone.
Despite the prison being liberal, Tatiana then says that she can never have her own space as the staff are "always watching."
*Stacey Dooley: Locked Up With The Lifers, Sunday 19th April, BBC Two, 9pm


thedailymirror--2020-04-17--Zac Efron reunites with High School Musical cast for singalong in lockdown

Zac Efron joined the cast of High School Musical for their first broadcast performance in 12 years .
In a one-off Disney special , Zac caught up with Vanessa Hudgens , Ashley Tisdale , Corbin Bleu , Monique Coleman and Lucas Grabeel via video call .
Speaking from his home during the ABC 's The Disney Family Singalong on April 16 , Zac - who had played Troy Bolton - wished fans well and then went on to introduce the original cast before they sang .
`` Hi everyone and I hope that you are safe and healthy you 're @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unprecedented times . ''
`` It is my greatest pleasure to introduce a musical performance by some of my oldest friends and some new ones , '' he continued .
`` I hope you enjoy and remember that we 're all in this together . ''
The High School Musical cast then performed a rendition of hit song 'We 're all in this together ' during the broadcast .
Zac , however , did not actually take part in the singing .
The hour-long special welcomed a host of famous faces from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were left stunned after Beyonce made an unannounced appearance and sang When You Wish Upon a Star .
Christina Aguilera also performed Lion King 's Can You Feel The Love Tonight via video from her home .
Hosted by Ryan Seacrest , there were also performances from Ariana Grande , Dove Cameron , Darren Criss , Josh Groban and Elle Fanning .
The exciting show came to a close with a duet from Demi Lovato and Michael Buble , who sang A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes from Cindarella .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the NGO Feeding America that is currently feeding citizens during the coronavirus pandemic .
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The High School Musical cast appeared via video call and sang the Disney classic We're All In This Together during a one-off show
Zac Efron reunites with High School Musical cast for singalong in lockdown
Zac Efron joined the cast of High School Musical for their first broadcast performance in 12 years.
In a one-off Disney special, Zac caught up with Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Corbin Bleu, Monique Coleman and Lucas Grabeel via video call.
Speaking from his home during the ABC's The Disney Family Singalong on April 16, Zac - who had played Troy Bolton - wished fans well and then went on to introduce the original cast before they sang.
"Hi everyone and I hope that you are safe and healthy you're doing as well as possible during these unprecedented times."
"It is my greatest pleasure to introduce a musical performance by some of my oldest friends and some new ones," he continued.
Image: ABC) ABC)
"I hope you enjoy and remember that we're all in this together."
The High School Musical cast then performed a rendition of hit song 'We're all in this together' during the broadcast.
Zac, however, did not actually take part in the singing.
Image: ABC) ABC)
The hour-long special welcomed a host of famous faces from the Disney family via video call.
Viewers were left stunned after Beyonce made an unannounced appearance and sang When You Wish Upon a Star.
Christina Aguilera also performed Lion King's Can You Feel The Love Tonight via video from her home.
Image: The Disney Channel/Kobal/Shutterstock) The Disney Channel/Kobal/Shutterstock)
Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, there were also performances from Ariana Grande, Dove Cameron, Darren Criss, Josh Groban and Elle Fanning.
The exciting show came to a close with a duet from Demi Lovato and Michael Buble, who sang A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes from Cindarella.
The ABC special was geared at raising awareness for the NGO Feeding America that is currently feeding citizens during the coronavirus pandemic.
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thedailymirror--2020-04-17--McManaman disagrees with Gary Neville on infamous Liverpool mentality claim

Steve McManaman has rejected Gary Neville 's suggestion that a mentality problem held Liverpool back against Man Utd in the 90s .
The two players often came up against each other during intense battles between the two sides .
Liverpool had a squad blessed with talent , but were often left in Man Utd 's slip stream as the Red Devils won several major honours , while the Merseyside club went years without silverware .
Among Liverpool 's ranks were the likes of Robbie Fowler , Jamie Redknapp and Jason McAteer , who along with McManaman were dubbed 'The Spice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - which Neville felt gave United the edge .
`` Think of Liverpool and the Spice Boys , they didn ’ t get that nickname for nothing , '' Neville said .
`` They were still going out and drinking .
We weren ’ t . ''
But McManaman feels mentality had nothing to do with Liverpool 's lack of success compared to United , and feels it was more a quality issue .
`` We just had a few more failings certainly than the side now but against the teams back then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' McManaman told The Metro .
`` You know on our day we could beat the majority of them , we could outplay the majority of them over the season .
`` We may have played more attractive football or scored more goals than them but it ’ s the couple of failings that we had .
Maybe our rivals had a better squad or a couple of better players . ''
McManaman hailed the `` very special , really talented '' Liverpool side of that time , and compared their `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brand currently being played by Jurgen Klopp 's stars at Anfield .
Though unlike Klopp 's men , the Roy Evans ' side containing McManaman fell just short .
The 1995-96 season was perhaps the finest example , when Liverpool fought for the title over much of the season , before eventually finishing third , as United earned a prestigious double , beating their rivals in the FA Cup final at Wembley .
McManaman added : `` I don ’ t think it was a mentality thing or anything like that .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s one team that beats everyone else unfortunately and if you don ’ t get to the top of the mountain then you can ’ t say you achieved it .
`` That was one thing we all look back on and think were we good enough , we were on our day but over a 38-game period we probably didn ’ t just have enough . ''

McManaman and Neville were at the heart of a fierce domestic club rivalry throughout the 90s between underachieving Liverpool and the highly-successful Man Utd
Steve McManaman has rejected Gary Neville's suggestion that a mentality problem held Liverpool back against Man Utd in the 90s.
The two players often came up against each other during intense battles between the two sides.
Liverpool had a squad blessed with talent, but were often left in Man Utd's slip stream as the Red Devils won several major honours, while the Merseyside club went years without silverware.
Among Liverpool's ranks were the likes of Robbie Fowler, Jamie Redknapp and Jason McAteer, who along with McManaman were dubbed 'The Spice Boys' due to their off-field antics - which Neville felt gave United the edge.
"Think of Liverpool and the Spice Boys, they didn’t get that nickname for nothing," Neville said. "They were still going out and drinking. We weren’t."
Image: Sunday Mirror) Sunday Mirror)
But McManaman feels mentality had nothing to do with Liverpool's lack of success compared to United, and feels it was more a quality issue.
"We just had a few more failings certainly than the side now but against the teams back then that just pipped us to the title," McManaman told The Metro.
"You know on our day we could beat the majority of them, we could outplay the majority of them over the season.
"We may have played more attractive football or scored more goals than them but it’s the couple of failings that we had. Maybe our rivals had a better squad or a couple of better players."
McManaman hailed the "very special,really talented" Liverpool side of that time, and compared their "incredible, entertaining football" to the brand currently being played by Jurgen Klopp's stars at Anfield.
Though unlike Klopp's men, the Roy Evans' side containing McManaman fell just short.
The 1995-96 season was perhaps the finest example, when Liverpool fought for the title over much of the season, before eventually finishing third, as United earned a prestigious double, beating their rivals in the FA Cup final at Wembley.
McManaman added: "I don’t think it was a mentality thing or anything like that. It’s just every single year there’s one team that beats everyone else unfortunately and if you don’t get to the top of the mountain then you can’t say you achieved it.
"That was one thing we all look back on and think were we good enough, we were on our day but over a 38-game period we probably didn’t just have enough."


thedailymirror--2020-04-17--Drag legend RuPaul tipped for Strictly 2020 as BBC bosses line up A-list stars

RuPaul Charles has been tipped to appear on Strictly Come Dancing 2020 amid reports BBC bosses have lined up two A-listers for the new season .
The legendary drag queen , 59 , could be bringing some ballroom realness to the Strictly dance floor after an insider told The Sun that two `` huge stars '' are in talks for next season .
Betting company Ladbrokes has since set the odds of RuPaul appearing on the show at 5/1 .
The glamorous host of RuPaul 's Drag Race is believed to already be a huge fan of the BBC show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2019 .
The VIP performer even made an appearance during the 2019 series when he surprised Michelle and her partner Giovanni Pernice Viennese in rehearsals .
It comes after news that BBC chiefs are reportedly in talks with some big names for next season - as the coronavirus lockdown means more famous faces will have time free in their schedule later in the year .
An insider told The Sun : `` Strictly bosses are actually in talks with some huge stars now the lockdown has come into effect .
`` There are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been trying to sign for years who are now considering joining the show .
`` The thing is – because of the lockdown , a lot of celebs are having films , TV shows , tours and theatre bookings cancelled and Strictly is likely to go ahead – it ’ s a big payday and a huge , prestigious show . ''
RuPaul previously made the transfer to British television by launching RuPaul 's Drag Race UK last year .
However , the appearance of a drag queen on the BBC One show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It comes after rival competition show ITV 's Dancing On Ice was applauded for debuting their first same-sex couple in the last season .
While rumours swirl around the likelihood of RuPaul sashaying onto Strictly , the star recently announced an all new four-part drag TV show to keep viewers entertained during the lockdown .
RuPaul ’ s Secret Celebrity Drag Race will feature a number of celebrities and have them sissy that walk down the all-famous runway .
If that 's not enough drag fierceness to keep self-distancing viewers occupied , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is currently being aired on Netflix .
This year 's flamboyant show includes stiff competition from queens Gigi Goode and Heidi N Closet .
The latest season was plunged into controversy after it emerged that one of the competing drag queens , Sherry Pie , was disqualified for catfishing and soliciting explicit video of young men .
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RuPaul says it took him a while to get used to British lingo
RuPaul says it took him a while to get used to British lingo
The glamorous RuPaul's Drag Race host is rumoured to be heading onto BBC's Strictly Come Dancing later this year
Drag legend RuPaul tipped for Strictly 2020 as BBC bosses line up two A-list stars
RuPaul Charles has been tipped to appear on Strictly Come Dancing 2020 amid reports BBC bosses have lined up two A-listers for the new season.
The legendary drag queen, 59, could be bringing some ballroom realness to the Strictly dance floor after an insider told The Sun that two "huge stars" are in talks for next season.
Betting company Ladbrokes has since set the odds of RuPaul appearing on the show at 5/1.
The glamorous host of RuPaul's Drag Race is believed to already be a huge fan of the BBC show after his pal Michelle Visage competed in 2019.
The VIP performer even made an appearance during the 2019 series when he surprised Michelle and her partner Giovanni Pernice Viennese in rehearsals.
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It comes after news that BBC chiefs are reportedly in talks with some big names for next season - as the coronavirus lockdown means more famous faces will have time free in their schedule later in the year.
An insider told The Sun: "Strictly bosses are actually in talks with some huge stars now the lockdown has come into effect.
"There are two A-listers in particular that bosses have been trying to sign for years who are now considering joining the show.
"The thing is – because of the lockdown, a lot of celebs are having films, TV shows, tours and theatre bookings cancelled and Strictly is likely to go ahead – it’s a big payday and a huge, prestigious show."
Image: BBC/World of Wonder/Guy Levy) BBC/World of Wonder/Guy Levy)
RuPaul previously made the transfer to British television by launching RuPaul's Drag Race UK last year.
However, the appearance of a drag queen on the BBC One show would be the first in Strictly herstory .
It comes after rival competition show ITV's Dancing On Ice was applauded for debuting their first same-sex couple in the last season.
While rumours swirl around the likelihood of RuPaul sashaying onto Strictly, the star recently announced an all new four-part drag TV show to keep viewers entertained during the lockdown.
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RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race will feature a number of celebrities and have them sissy that walk down the all-famous runway.
If that's not enough drag fierceness to keep self-distancing viewers occupied, the twelfth RuPaul's Drag Race season is currently being aired on Netflix.
This year's flamboyant show includes stiff competition from queens Gigi Goode and Heidi N Closet.
The latest season was plunged into controversy after it emerged that one of the competing drag queens, Sherry Pie, was disqualified for catfishing and soliciting explicit video of young men.
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thedailymirror--2020-04-17--Matt Hancock defends orders to 'reuse' PPE as he doesn't have 'magic wand'

Matt Hancock defended plans for NHS staff to reuse personal protective equipment ( PPE ) , because he does n't have a `` magic wand '' to make it `` fall from the sky . ''
A leaked Public Health England ( PHE ) document , published this week , showed it was being considered as a “ last resort ” .
Downing Street confirmed it was being considered , but would only be allowed if it was safe .
Mr Hancock told the Commons Health Committee it was a clinical decision .
`` In some cases , the reuse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so again I come back to the point that this has to be a clinical decision , '' he told the committee .
`` I would love to be able to wave a magic wand and have PPE fall from the sky in large quantities and be able to answer your question about when shortages will be resolved .
`` But given that we have a global situation in which there is less PPE in the world than the world needs , obviously it 's going to be a huge pressure point .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ nothing that I can say at this select committee that will take away the fact that we have a global challenge and we 're doing everything we can to resolve it to get that PPE to the front line . ''
The Health Secretary indicated he would look at the guidance around PPE for those working in care homes .
Committee chairman Jeremy Hunt asked why the Government guidance does not require PPE to be worn in care homes for non-Covid patients and if it was suggested that a risk is being taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hancock responded : `` So I do not think we 're taking a risk in that way with residents in care homes .
I 'm very happy to look at that particular point in the guidance .
`` I can see why people might read that as an inconsistency and I 'm very happy to take that away . ''

The Health Secretary said he "would love to be able to wave a magic wand" to increase supply of masks, gowns and other protective equipment for healthcare workers
Matt Hancock defended plans for NHS staff to reuse personal protective equipment (PPE), because he doesn't have a "magic wand" to make it "fall from the sky."
A leaked Public Health England (PHE) document, published this week, showed it was being considered as a “last resort”.
Downing Street confirmed it was being considered, but would only be allowed if it was safe.
Mr Hancock told the Commons Health Committee it was a clinical decision.
"In some cases, the reuse of PPE is advised by clinicians, so again I come back to the point that this has to be a clinical decision," he told the committee.
"I would love to be able to wave a magic wand and have PPE fall from the sky in large quantities and be able to answer your question about when shortages will be resolved.
"But given that we have a global situation in which there is less PPE in the world than the world needs, obviously it's going to be a huge pressure point."
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He added: "There's nothing that I can say at this select committee that will take away the fact that we have a global challenge and we're doing everything we can to resolve it to get that PPE to the front line."
The Health Secretary indicated he would look at the guidance around PPE for those working in care homes.
Committee chairman Jeremy Hunt asked why the Government guidance does not require PPE to be worn in care homes for non-Covid patients and if it was suggested that a risk is being taken with residents in care homes.
Mr Hancock responded: "So I do not think we're taking a risk in that way with residents in care homes. I'm very happy to look at that particular point in the guidance.
"I can see why people might read that as an inconsistency and I'm very happy to take that away."


thedailymirror--2020-04-17--Sandra Martin begs daughter to leave NHS after five family coronavirus deaths

Sandra Martin says she begged her daughter not to return to her NHS job after tragically losing five family members to coronavirus .
The former Gogglebox star admits she was terrified about her daughter going back to her hospital admin job after COVID-19 claimed the lives of her brother 's wife , one of her former boyfriends , and three other friends and family members .
The 58-year-old says her daughter promised her job was safe , but she could n't help but worry after suffering the tragedies .
She told Metro : `` She said , 'Mummy , there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ No disrespect but the admin and paperwork .
`` I told her not to go .
She said , 'Mummy , I ’ m alright , I ’ m in my office .
No one uses my phone ' .
She cleanses it everyday .
When she goes in the building she ’ s got gloves on . ''
Sandra 's daughter has worked for the NHS for 15 years , since she was 20 years old .
The reality star says her brother and sister-in-law 's daughter are still coming to terms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time she saw her , Sandra said : `` I saw her on my birthday on the first of February .
Imagine me seeing you drinking champagne – and [ then ] you ’ re dead . ''
Sandra added that she 'll be attending the funeral on May 1 .
She said she 's `` suffering '' every day , but has been quietly doing all she can to help vulnerable people during the pandemic , including the homeless population in Birmingham .
Sandra is also one of a number of stars @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Mariah Carey 's Hero as a charity singe for the NHS .
Earlier this month , Sandra posted a heartbreaking picture of herself in tears as she revealed her fifth loved one had lost their battle with coronavirus .
As she wept , she captioned the image : `` Everyone is dying '' .
Sandra was also grief-stricken at being unable to support her brother after the death of his wife .
She wrote : `` MORE TEARS FOR ME .I AI N'T STOP CRYING .
`` IT 'S ALSO MAKING ME @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DAUGHTER HAS ALSO PASSED AWAY .
..
I WISH I COULD BE WITH MY BROTHER RIGHT NOW .
`` AM NOT USE TO ALL THIS .
ITS KILLING ME .
.EVERYONE IS DYING DAILY '' Sandra went on to post a video on Twitter , in which she begged people to obey the lockdown rules by staying home .

Sandra from Gogglebox loses FIFTH relative to coronavirus and begs people to stay at home
Sandra from Gogglebox loses FIFTH relative to coronavirus and begs people to stay at home
The former Gogglebox star has tragically lost five of her loved ones to coronavirus and says she begged her daughter not to go back to her NHS job
Sandra Martin says she begged her daughter not to return to her NHS job after tragically losing five family members to coronavirus.
The former Gogglebox star admits she was terrified about her daughter going back to her hospital admin job after COVID-19 claimed the lives of her brother's wife, one of her former boyfriends, and three other friends and family members.
The 58-year-old says her daughter promised her job was safe, but she couldn't help but worry after suffering the tragedies.
She told Metro : "She said, 'Mummy, there’s so much paperwork'. No disrespect but the admin and paperwork.
"I told her not to go. She said, 'Mummy, I’m alright, I’m in my office. No one uses my phone'. She cleanses it everyday. When she goes in the building she’s got gloves on."
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
Sandra's daughter has worked for the NHS for 15 years, since she was 20 years old.
The reality star says her brother and sister-in-law's daughter are still coming to terms with their loss.
Remembering the last time she saw her, Sandra said: "I saw her on my birthday on the first of February. Imagine me seeing you drinking champagne – and [then] you’re dead."
Sandra added that she'll be attending the funeral on May 1.
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
She said she's "suffering" every day, but has been quietly doing all she can to help vulnerable people during the pandemic, including the homeless population in Birmingham.
Sandra is also one of a number of stars who teamed up to record a cover of Mariah Carey's Hero as a charity singe for the NHS.
Earlier this month, Sandra posted a heartbreaking picture of herself in tears as she revealed her fifth loved one had lost their battle with coronavirus.
As she wept, she captioned the image: "Everyone is dying".
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
Sandra was also grief-stricken at being unable to support her brother after the death of his wife.
She wrote: "MORE TEARS FOR ME .I AIN'T STOP CRYING.
"IT'S ALSO MAKING ME UNHAPPY.
"MY SISTER IN LAW DAUGHTER HAS ALSO PASSED AWAY. .. I WISH I COULD BE WITH MY BROTHER RIGHT NOW.
"AM NOT USE TO ALL THIS. ITS KILLING ME. .EVERYONE IS DYING DAILY"
Sandra went on to post a video on Twitter, in which she begged people to obey the lockdown rules by staying home.


thedailymirror--2020-04-17--British ticket holder puts in claim for £58 million EuroMillions jackpot

A British ticket holder has come forward claiming stake to the £57,869,670 EuroMillions jackpot .
The reported winner is from South Ayrshire , Scotland , and will now have their claim checked by Camelot .
Camelot ’ s Andy Carter , Senior Winners ’ Advisor at The National Lottery , said , “ It is fantastic news that a lucky ticket-holder has now claimed this enormous prize .
`` We will now focus on supporting the ticket-holder through the process .
“ During the current crisis , we ’ d like to encourage as many players as possible to check @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the National Lottery app , and to only buy their tickets in retail or claim a retail prize if they are already in-store to do an essential shop.
” Once the ticket has been validated and paid , the ticket-holder will then decide whether or not to go public and share their news .
There will be no information on whether it is an individual or syndicate winner , or where the ticket was purchased , unless the ticket-holder decides to go public .
Recent Brit winners of the EuroMillions jackpot have included @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £105million jackpot last November .
Despite the massive prize , Steve returned to work as a builder .
He told Mirror last December after his win : `` I am going back ( to work ) but not until next week at least .
Everything is just really overwhelming at the moment . ''
He added that the mountain of cash was 'too much for us ' , referring to himself and wife Lenka .
`` We 're going to do a lot of good with this money .
It 's too much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It 's so much money I 'm going to be generous ... sensibly generous . ''
Steve and Lenka , 41 , were revealed as the lucky winners of the life-changing jackpot in November and said they plan to buy a new home so their three children can have their own bedrooms .
Stephen and Lesley Schiltz from Pontardawe , Wales , also recently won a million on the EuroMillions .
The first thing the retired lorry driver and his wife , who trains live-in carers , will do is go on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Australia , Wales Online reports .
Stephen was in the car listening to the radio when he heard that someone in Wales had won £1 million .
But it was n't until a few days later when he visited his local pub that he finally checked his numbers .
The 54-year-old said : `` I heard there 's a millionaire winner in Wales and I thought 'the lucky devils ' .
`` A few days later I was in the pub with the boys and I said 'let 's see how lucky I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on my phone and it came up .
`` They did n't believe me at first in the pub .
I got the woman behind me to tell my wife on the phone that she 's a millionairess .
`` I sometimes do prank phone calls to wind her up but this was real .
`` You never think it 's going to happen .
It 's a dream come true and we 're still in shock .
Stephen and Lesley , originally from Ruislip , moved to the town in the Swansea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that `` coming to Wales has changed our lives '' .

The single UK ticket-holder is from South Ayrshire, Scotland and will now have their claim checked by Camelot
A British ticket holder has come forward claiming stake to the £57,869,670 EuroMillions jackpot.
The reported winner is from South Ayrshire, Scotland, and will now have their claim checked by Camelot.
Camelot’s Andy Carter, Senior Winners’ Advisor at The National Lottery, said, “It is fantastic news that a lucky ticket-holder has now claimed this enormous prize.
"We will now focus on supporting the ticket-holder through the process.
“During the current crisis, we’d like to encourage as many players as possible to check their tickets and play online or on the National Lottery app, and to only buy their tickets in retail or claim a retail prize if they are already in-store to do an essential shop.”
Once the ticket has been validated and paid, the ticket-holder will then decide whether or not to go public and share their news.
Image: PA) PA)
There will be no information on whether it is an individual or syndicate winner, or where the ticket was purchased, unless the ticket-holder decides to go public.
Recent Brit winners of the EuroMillions jackpot have included Steve Thomson and wife Lenka scooped a £105million jackpot last November.
Despite the massive prize, Steve returned to work as a builder.
He told Mirror last December after his win: "I am going back (to work) but not until next week at least. Everything is just really overwhelming at the moment."
He added that the mountain of cash was 'too much for us', referring to himself and wife Lenka.
"We're going to do a lot of good with this money. It's too much for us," he said.
Image: Humphrey Nemar/ daily star) Humphrey Nemar/ daily star)
"It's so much money I'm going to be generous... sensibly generous."
Steve and Lenka, 41, were revealed as the lucky winners of the life-changing jackpot in November and said they plan to buy a new home so their three children can have their own bedrooms.
Stephen and Lesley Schiltz from Pontardawe, Wales, also recently won a million on the EuroMillions.
The first thing the retired lorry driver and his wife, who trains live-in carers, will do is go on the 'holiday of a lifetime' to Australia, Wales Online reports.
Stephen was in the car listening to the radio when he heard that someone in Wales had won £1 million.
But it wasn't until a few days later when he visited his local pub that he finally checked his numbers.
The 54-year-old said: "I heard there's a millionaire winner in Wales and I thought 'the lucky devils'.
"A few days later I was in the pub with the boys and I said 'let's see how lucky I am'. I scanned the code on my phone and it came up.
"I nearly had a heart attack.
"They didn't believe me at first in the pub. I got the woman behind me to tell my wife on the phone that she's a millionairess.
"I sometimes do prank phone calls to wind her up but this was real.
"You never think it's going to happen. It's a dream come true and we're still in shock.
Stephen and Lesley, originally from Ruislip, moved to the town in the Swansea Valley just seven months ago but said that "coming to Wales has changed our lives".


thedailymirror--2020-04-17--Inside Kate's homeschooling routine - with fun activities and a cheeky lie

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are joining parents up and down the country who are homeschooling their children due to the coronavirus .
The couple are teaching Prince George and Princess Charlotte at their Norfolk home , with William saying it 's a `` lot of fun '' but Kate admitting it can be challenging .
Speaking to the BBC via video call , the couple opened up about what their family has been getting up to since lockdown was introduced , and it sounds like a lot of fun .
Kate said : `` Children have got such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , honestly .
You get to the end of the day and you write a list of all the things you 've done in that day .
`` You 've pitched a tent , take the tent down again , cook , bake , you get to the end of the day and they 've had a lovely time .
It 's amazing how much you can cram into one day , that 's for sure . ''
She also admitted they carried on their school routine during the Easter holidays .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children , we 've actually kept it going through the holidays .
I feel very mean . ''
The Cambridges started homeschooling a few weeks earlier than most families as George and Charlotte 's closed before Boris Johnson ordered all to shut their doors .
In March , the school confirmed it was closing as several people were self-isolating , and moving all learning online to ensure that children could carry on .
A spokesperson for Thomas ’ s London Day Schools told The Sun : `` Due to the increasing numbers of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to the Coronavirus situation , Thomas ’ s London Day Schools have decided to move to remote learning from Friday 20 March .
`` From this date the curriculum will be taught through online learning platforms and we have asked parents to keep their children at home and to access their lessons through this system .
`` This will ensure that children have continuity of learning when they are unable to attend school . ''
During the interview , William revealed the dispersed royal family has been chatting to each other on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They couple also admitted that they have found aspects of lockdown difficult .
Kate said : `` There have been ups and downs , probably like lots of families .
With self-isolating , George is much older than Louis is but they are aware .
`` You do n't want to scare them and make it too over-whelming .
`` I think it is appropriate to acknowledge it in the simple ways and in the age appropriate ways . ''

KATE AND WILLIAM CHAT TO THE BBC ABOUT ISOLATION, HANDLING LOSS AND HOME SCHOOLING THEIR KIDS
KATE AND WILLIAM CHAT TO THE BBC ABOUT ISOLATION, HANDLING LOSS AND HOME SCHOOLING THEIR KIDS
Kate Middleton and Prince William have turned into teachers as they do their best to homeschool Prince George and Princess Charlotte after their school Thomas's Battersea closed due to coronavirus
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are joining parents up and down the country who are homeschooling their children due to the coronavirus.
The couple are teaching Prince George and Princess Charlotte at their Norfolk home, with William saying it's a "lot of fun" but Kate admitting it can be challenging.
Speaking to the BBC via video call, the couple opened up about what their family has been getting up to since lockdown was introduced, and it sounds like a lot of fun.
Kate said: "Children have got such stamina. I don't know how, honestly. You get to the end of the day and you write a list of all the things you've done in that day.
Image: PA) PA)
"You've pitched a tent, take the tent down again, cook, bake, you get to the end of the day and they've had a lovely time. It's amazing how much you can cram into one day, that's for sure."
She also admitted they carried on their school routine during the Easter holidays.
She said: "Don't tell the children, we've actually kept it going through the holidays. I feel very mean."
The Cambridges started homeschooling a few weeks earlier than most families as George and Charlotte's closed before Boris Johnson ordered all to shut their doors.
In March, the school confirmed it was closing as several people were self-isolating, and moving all learning online to ensure that children could carry on.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
A spokesperson for Thomas’s London Day Schools told The Sun : "Due to the increasing numbers of children and staff being absent from school due to the Coronavirus situation, Thomas’s London Day Schools have decided to move to remote learning from Friday 20 March.
"From this date the curriculum will be taught through online learning platforms and we have asked parents to keep their children at home and to access their lessons through this system.
"This will ensure that children have continuity of learning when they are unable to attend school."
Image: Tim Rooke/REX) Tim Rooke/REX)
During the interview, William revealed the dispersed royal family has been chatting to each other on video calls throughout the lockdown period.
They couple also admitted that they have found aspects of lockdown difficult.
Kate said: "There have been ups and downs, probably like lots of families. With self-isolating, George is much older than Louis is but they are aware.
"You don't want to scare them and make it too over-whelming.
"I think it is appropriate to acknowledge it in the simple ways and in the age appropriate ways."


thedailymirror--2020-04-17--Russell Howard downs cider live on air at 9am - and naughty magazines exposed

GMB viewers caught the comedian cracking open a tinny while chatting to Lorraine Kelly from his childhood bedroom .
Russell had already left the Scottish presenter in shock by discussing the 'moans ' coming from his parents ' room while in lockdown .
He said : `` You know what I could do without .
The endless newspaper articles on how to spice up your love life .
`` It ’ s tough enough as it is .
I don ’ t want to hear those kind of moans coming from my parents ’ bedroom . ''
Disgusted Lorraine admitted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , then moments later got the chance to speak to Russell 's lovely mum .
Russell got a telling off from Lorraine for not tidying his room , but the comedian admitted he loved getting disciplined by the presenter .
Dr Hilary hilarious told him : `` Hide those magazines from your mum . ''
Russell explained that it was supposed to be his brother 's wedding next week , with the stag do cancelled today , hence the alcohol .
GMB viewers took to Twitter after spotting Russell sipping from his can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Anyone else notice @ russellhoward drinking cider on good morning Britain ?
I suppose its 12 o'clock somewhere . ''
`` Russell Howard , how did you get away with that cheeky sip @ thatchers_cider @ GMB @ piersmorgan @ reallorraine , `` asked another .
A third added : `` @ russellhoward Russell Howard drinking cider at 9am on good morning Britain may be the best thing I 've seen this Lockdown .
Are you sponsored by Thatchers ? ''
`` Love that @ russellhoward is drinking cider at 9am because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's stag do !
# GMB # Lorraine , '' said a fourth .
After the interview had ended , Russell took to Instagram to explain exactly what he was doing .
He told his followers : `` For all the people wondering why I was knocking back cider on breakfast tv .
It was my meant to be my brothers stag do today so I was dared into it .
I couldn ’ t let him down ! ''

Comedian Russell Howard cracked open a tinny while speaking to Lorraine Kelly about the 'moans coming from his parents' room' in coronavirus lockdown
Russell Howard downs cider live on air at 9am before his naughty magazines are exposed
Russell Howard cheekily downed cider live on Good Morning Britain today at 9am.
GMB viewers caught the comedian cracking open a tinny while chatting to Lorraine Kelly from his childhood bedroom.
Russell had already left the Scottish presenter in shock by discussing the 'moans' coming from his parents' room while in lockdown.
He said: "You know what I could do without. The endless newspaper articles on how to spice up your love life.
"It’s tough enough as it is. I don’t want to hear those kind of moans coming from my parents’ bedroom."
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
Disgusted Lorraine admitted it was "too much information", then moments later got the chance to speak to Russell's lovely mum.
Russell got a telling off from Lorraine for not tidying his room, but the comedian admitted he loved getting disciplined by the presenter.
Dr Hilary hilarious told him: "Hide those magazines from your mum."
Image: ITV) ITV)
Russell explained that it was supposed to be his brother's wedding next week, with the stag do cancelled today, hence the alcohol.
GMB viewers took to Twitter after spotting Russell sipping from his can of booze.
One fan said: "Anyone else notice @russellhoward drinking cider on good morning Britain? I suppose its 12 o'clock somewhere."
Image: ITV) ITV)
"Russell Howard, how did you get away with that cheeky sip @thatchers_cider @GMB @piersmorgan @reallorraine, "asked another.
A third added: "@russellhoward Russell Howard drinking cider at 9am on good morning Britain may be the best thing I've seen this Lockdown. Are you sponsored by Thatchers?"
"Love that @russellhoward is drinking cider at 9am because it was supposed to be his brother's stag do! #GMB #Lorraine," said a fourth.
Image: ITV) ITV)
After the interview had ended, Russell took to Instagram to explain exactly what he was doing.
He told his followers: "For all the people wondering why I was knocking back cider on breakfast tv. It was my meant to be my brothers stag do today so I was dared into it. I couldn’t let him down!"
*Good Morning Britain airs weekdays on ITV at 9am


thedailymirror--2020-04-17--Elderly couple's tearful reunion after spending month apart to fight coronavirus

An elderly couple were pictured in a tearful reunion after spending a month apart as they both fought coronavirus .
The couple , known only as Giorgio and Rosa both underwent treatment for the virus at Cremona Hospital in Lombardy - the worst hit spot in Italy .
Both were hospitalised in March - leading to the longest time they had spent apart in their 52-year marriage .
After both their conditions improved considerably , staff at the hospital organised a surprise reunion .
Doctor Manuela Denti said : “ It was one of those moments that can not be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into tears.
” Italy has come the worst hit spot for coronavirus in Europe , with over 22,00 deaths and more than 168,941 cases .
Follow all coronavirus updates on our live blog here The World Health Organisation has said the next few weeks will be `` crucial '' for Europe and warned there will be `` no fast road back to normal '' .
Dr Hans Kluge , WHO regional director for Europe , warned that the next few weeks of the coronavirus response are 'critical ' and that there is 'no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Speaking at a briefing yesterday , Dr Kluge said : `` The storm clouds of this pandemic still hang heavily over the European region .
`` The next few weeks will be critical for Europe .
`` Make no mistake , despite the spring weather , we are in the middle of a storm . ''
He added : `` There is no fast road back to normal . ''
Dr Kluge announced that the number of confirmed coronavirus cases reported in Europe has nearly doubled over the past week .
The figure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across the continent .
Countries which were badly affected by the coronavirus towards the beginning of the pandemic do not yet have the end in sight .
Spain , which has reported 182,000 cases and more than 19,000 deaths , has endured a sudden spike in cases over the last two days just as its trend line looked to be flattening out .
Italy has managed to flatten the curve with weeks of social restrictions , although it is still seeing more than 500 die every day .
UK Government health minister have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ past day .
On Wednesday night , health minister Nadine Dorries took to Twitter to urge journalists to stop asking about an exit strategy .
She said : `` There is only one way we can 'exit ' full lockdown and that is when we have a vaccine .
Until then , we need to find ways we can adapt society and strike a balance between the health of the nation and our economy . ''
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Thursday he agreed that things will not go back to how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ short term .
He stressed the number of deaths is still `` far too high '' for any exit strategy to be set out , adding the public must instead focus on staying at home .

The couple, known only as Giorgio and Rosa, both underwent treatment for the virus at Cremona Hospital in Lombardy, Italy - spending the longest time apart during their 52-year marriage
An elderly couple were pictured in a tearful reunion after spending a month apart as they both fought coronavirus.
The couple, known only as Giorgio and Rosa both underwent treatment for the virus at Cremona Hospital in Lombardy - the worst hit spot in Italy.
Both were hospitalised in March - leading to the longest time they had spent apart in their 52-year marriage.
After both their conditions improved considerably, staff at the hospital organised a surprise reunion.
Doctor Manuela Denti said: “It was one of those moments that cannot be forgotten. We could not avoid breaking into tears.”
Italy has come the worst hit spot for coronavirus in Europe, with over 22,00 deaths and more than 168,941 cases.
Follow all coronavirus updates on our live blog here
Image: Newsflash/@ASSTCremona) Newsflash/@ASSTCremona)
Lombardy accounts for 11,608 deaths and 63,094 confirmed cases.
The World Health Organisation has said the next few weeks will be "crucial" for Europe and warned there will be "no fast road back to normal".
Dr Hans Kluge, WHO regional director for Europe, warned that the next few weeks of the coronavirus response are 'critical' and that there is 'no fast road back to normal'.
Image: Newsflash/@ASSTCremona) Newsflash/@ASSTCremona) Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Speaking at a briefing yesterday, Dr Kluge said: "The storm clouds of this pandemic still hang heavily over the European region.
"The next few weeks will be critical for Europe.
"Make no mistake, despite the spring weather, we are in the middle of a storm."
He added: "There is no fast road back to normal."
Dr Kluge announced that the number of confirmed coronavirus cases reported in Europe has nearly doubled over the past week.
The figure now stands at close to one million across the continent.
Countries which were badly affected by the coronavirus towards the beginning of the pandemic do not yet have the end in sight.
Spain, which has reported 182,000 cases and more than 19,000 deaths, has endured a sudden spike in cases over the last two days just as its trend line looked to be flattening out.
Italy has managed to flatten the curve with weeks of social restrictions, although it is still seeing more than 500 die every day.
UK Government health minister have echoed Dr Kluge's sentiments over the past day.
On Wednesday night, health minister Nadine Dorries took to Twitter to urge journalists to stop asking about an exit strategy.
She said: "There is only one way we can 'exit' full lockdown and that is when we have a vaccine. Until then, we need to find ways we can adapt society and strike a balance between the health of the nation and our economy."
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Thursday he agreed that things will not go back to how they were, at least in the short term.
He stressed the number of deaths is still "far too high" for any exit strategy to be set out, adding the public must instead focus on staying at home.


thedailymirror--2020-04-17--Many supermarket prices soaring during lockdown - but some goods are now cheaper

Supermarket prices on 'essential ' items have risen by an eye-watering 8 % in the past month , with pet food , rice and vegetables seeing the biggest jump .
The data , published by the Office for National Statistics ( ONS ) , shows the early signs of rising living costs that households face as a result of the coronavirus pandemic .
It shows how supply and demand has already resulted in a sharp increase in daily prices - in as little as four weeks .
Overall , prices for high-demand items increased by 4.4 % since before lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ past week alone .
The greatest price increase was seen on pet food , which has risen by 8.4 % over the past month , followed by rice which increased by 5.8 % .
Nappies have risen by 3.4 % in the past three weeks , while antibacterial surface wipes and hand wash went up by 3.3 % and 2.8 % respectively .
The data analysed online prices but the independent researchers warned that the figures are `` experimental '' as prices can change drastically from one week to the next .
Some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - pasta sauces saw the biggest cost decrease by dropping 4.5 % .
Baby food prices fell by 4.1 % while dried pasta prices were slashed by 3.3 % .
The ONS added that food prices in general had been relatively stable between March 16 when lockdown began until April 12 .
This could be partly due to the warning issued by the competitions watchdog that it would fine retailers who used the pandemic to inflate prices amid a surge in panic-buying .
The ONS warned that the figures should n't be directly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ target it sets for the Bank of England , which is currently 2 % .
This is because it is based on a much wider set of goods and services , such as household bills like gas and electricity .
But the research could show the first signs of a squeeze on household finances as a result of the pandemic .
Over the past month , the UK 's spending on food has risen sharply , after workers and children were sent home for the foreseeable future .
The average household spent an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to five days ' worth of groceries , a report by Kantar Worldpanel found .
Britons made nearly 80million extra grocery shopping trips in March – spending almost £2billion more on food and drink than in 2019 – as they rushed to stockpile amid fears about coronavirus and store closures .
The leap in sales was particularly marked in the week ending 21 March – soaring by 43 % – and before supermarkets and other retailers raced to introduce measures such as restricting shopper numbers to ensure `` physical distancing '' .
Shoppers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this period , which equates to 79million more shopping trips than the same time last year , and spent an extra £1.9billion on groceries .
Mike Watkins , UK head of retailer and business insight at Nielsen , said : `` With households making almost three extra shopping trips in the last four weeks , this small change in individual shopping behaviour has led to a seismic shift in overall shopping patterns . ''

The greatest price increase was seen on pet food, which has risen by 8.4% over the past month, followed by rice which increased by 5.8% since the Government introduced a widespread coronavirus lockdown
Many supermarket prices soaring during lockdown - but some goods are now cheaper
Supermarket prices on 'essential' items have risen by an eye-watering 8% in the past month, with pet food, rice and vegetables seeing the biggest jump.
The data, published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), shows the early signs of rising living costs that households face as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
It shows how supply and demand has already resulted in a sharp increase in daily prices - in as little as four weeks.
Overall, prices for high-demand items increased by 4.4% since before lockdown began and by 1.8% over the past week alone.
The greatest price increase was seen on pet food, which has risen by 8.4% over the past month, followed by rice which increased by 5.8%.
Nappies have risen by 3.4% in the past three weeks, while antibacterial surface wipes and hand wash went up by 3.3% and 2.8% respectively.
Image: Taxi) Taxi)
The data analysed online prices but the independent researchers warned that the figures are "experimental" as prices can change drastically from one week to the next.
Some product prices dropped during the same period - pasta sauces saw the biggest cost decrease by dropping 4.5%.
Baby food prices fell by 4.1% while dried pasta prices were slashed by 3.3%.
The ONS added that food prices in general had been relatively stable between March 16 when lockdown began until April 12.
This could be partly due to the warning issued by the competitions watchdog that it would fine retailers who used the pandemic to inflate prices amid a surge in panic-buying.
Image: Getty) Getty)
The ONS warned that the figures shouldn't be directly compared to the government's annual inflation target it sets for the Bank of England, which is currently 2%.
This is because it is based on a much wider set of goods and services, such as household bills like gas and electricity.
But the research could show the first signs of a squeeze on household finances as a result of the pandemic.
Over the past month, the UK's spending on food has risen sharply, after workers and children were sent home for the foreseeable future.
The average household spent an extra £63 on shopping – the equivalent to five days' worth of groceries, a report by Kantar Worldpanel found.
Britons made nearly 80million extra grocery shopping trips in March – spending almost £2billion more on food and drink than in 2019 – as they rushed to stockpile amid fears about coronavirus and store closures.
The leap in sales was particularly marked in the week ending 21 March – soaring by 43% – and before supermarkets and other retailers raced to introduce measures such as restricting shopper numbers to ensure "physical distancing".
Shoppers each made three additional shopping trips during this period, which equates to 79million more shopping trips than the same time last year, and spent an extra £1.9billion on groceries.
Mike Watkins, UK head of retailer and business insight at Nielsen, said: "With households making almost three extra shopping trips in the last four weeks, this small change in individual shopping behaviour has led to a seismic shift in overall shopping patterns."


thedailymirror--2020-04-17--NHS doctors 'told they don't need to list coronavirus on death certificates'

Doctors at an NHS trust were told they do n't have to list Covid-19 on the death certificates of coronavirus patients , it is claimed .
The Good Law Project said it has obtained a leaked document telling medics that recording `` pneumonia or community-acquired pneumonia '' as the direct cause of death was acceptable .
The unnamed trust 's guidance contradicts that issued by the Government , which says Covid-19 is an `` acceptable direct or underlying cause of death '' on a death certificate .
The Good Law Project said coronavirus deaths could be going unreported , lowering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , if doctors do not follow the Government 's guidance .
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It said : `` If doctors are not required to write Covid-19 anywhere on the death certificate , then we have no way of knowing if those figures are correct . ''
It did not identify the trust .
The organisation fights cases `` that defend , define or change the law '' and challenges `` abuses of power , exploitation , inequality , and injustice '' .
A spokesperson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NHS hospital trust reveals that doctors are not being required to report Covid-19 as the cause of death for patients . ''
The group claims the guidance from the trust states : `` ‘ Doctors are asked to use the standard MCCD ( Medical Certificate of Cause of Death ) form to certify death .
‘ Pneumonia ‘ or ‘ community acquired pneumonia ’ are acceptable at 1 ( a ) on the MCCD .
`` There is no requirement to write COVID 19 as part of the MCCD .
It may be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the form , should the doctor wish.
’ '' The Good Law Project said the document states Covid-19 may be mentioned in a different section of the form relating to indirect causes of death `` should the doctor wish '' .
But the guidance then repeats that pneumonia , a complication of the new strain of coronavirus , can be written down .
The Good Law Project has instructed lawyers to send a letter to the hospital trust asking it to withdraw the guidance `` urgently '' .
It has also started a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ensure all Covid-19 deaths are `` recorded and reported properly '' .
`` He should investigate what advice is being given out to doctors by all hospital trusts , '' the organisation added .
A spokesman for the Department of Health said : `` This appears to be an altered version of official guidance .
`` Guidance from the UK Government is clear that 'Covid-19 is an acceptable direct or underlying cause of death for the purposes of completing the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death ' . ''
A spokeswoman for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ document forwarded to you by The Good Law Project appears to be a trust ’ s interpretation put into writing .
`` It is not ours , nor is it official , and we do not know which trust it has come from . ''
Earlier this week , concerns were raised that medics and GPs were allegedly failing to record Covid-19 on death certificates .
A whistleblower working in southern England told Channel 4 News that some doctors were putting long-term conditions such as dementia as the cause of death even if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Wednesday , 13,729 people have died in UK hospitals after contracting coronavirus , according to the Department of Health .
Thousands more are feared to have died in care homes , private homes and hospices .
As of 9am on Thursday , 103,093 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the UK .
The true total is believed to be higher as many people displaying symptoms are not being tested .

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An NHS trust has told its doctors that recording "pneumonia or community-acquired pneumonia" as the direct cause of death instead of coronavirus or Covid-19 was acceptable, it is claimed
NHS doctors 'told they don't need to list coronavirus on death certificates'
Doctors at an NHS trust were told they don't have to list Covid-19 on the death certificates of coronavirus patients, it is claimed.
The Good Law Project said it has obtained a leaked document telling medics that recording "pneumonia or community-acquired pneumonia" as the direct cause of death was acceptable.
The unnamed trust's guidance contradicts that issued by the Government, which says Covid-19 is an "acceptable direct or underlying cause of death" on a death certificate.
The Good Law Project said coronavirus deaths could be going unreported, lowering the official toll reported to the public, if doctors do not follow the Government's guidance.
Have you been affected by coronavirus? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk.
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It said: "If doctors are not required to write Covid-19 anywhere on the death certificate, then we have no way of knowing if those figures are correct."
It did not identify the trust.
The organisation fights cases "that defend, define or change the law" and challenges "abuses of power, exploitation, inequality, and injustice".
A spokesperson said: "Leaked guidance from an NHS hospital trust reveals that doctors are not being required to report Covid-19 as the cause of death for patients."
The group claims the guidance from the trust states: "‘Doctors are asked to use the standard MCCD (Medical Certificate of Cause of Death) form to certify death. ‘Pneumonia ‘or ‘community acquired pneumonia’ are acceptable at 1(a) on the MCCD.
"There is no requirement to write COVID 19 as part of the MCCD. It may be mentioned at 1(b) on the form, should the doctor wish.’"
The Good Law Project said the document states Covid-19 may be mentioned in a different section of the form relating to indirect causes of death "should the doctor wish".
But the guidance then repeats that pneumonia, a complication of the new strain of coronavirus, can be written down.
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The Good Law Project has instructed lawyers to send a letter to the hospital trust asking it to withdraw the guidance "urgently".
It has also started a petition calling on Health Secretary Matt Hancock to ensure all Covid-19 deaths are "recorded and reported properly".
"He should investigate what advice is being given out to doctors by all hospital trusts," the organisation added.
A spokesman for the Department of Health said: "This appears to be an altered version of official guidance.
"Guidance from the UK Government is clear that 'Covid-19 is an acceptable direct or underlying cause of death for the purposes of completing the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death'."
A spokeswoman for NHS England said: "The circulating document forwarded to you by The Good Law Project appears to be a trust’s interpretation put into writing.
"It is not ours, nor is it official, and we do not know which trust it has come from."
Earlier this week, concerns were raised that medics and GPs were allegedly failing to record Covid-19 on death certificates.
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A whistleblower working in southern England told Channel 4 News that some doctors were putting long-term conditions such as dementia as the cause of death even if they suspected coronavirus.
As of 5pm on Wednesday, 13,729 people have died in UK hospitals after contracting coronavirus, according to the Department of Health.
Thousands more are feared to have died in care homes, private homes and hospices.
As of 9am on Thursday, 103,093 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the UK.
The true total is believed to be higher as many people displaying symptoms are not being tested.


thedailymirror--2020-04-17--You've been holding your burgers wrong, according to a scientist

Anyone who loves a burger will know just how messy they can be , unless you eat it plain .
Now , a typical burger consists of a beef patty , lettuce , tomato , cheese and onion - and whatever sauce tickles your fancy , let 's say tomato ketchup and mustard for argument 's sake .
You only have to take one bite for most of the filling to fall out and the sauce to be dripping half way down your chin - not ideal .
But , it does n't have to be that way anymore .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ fluid mechanics , engineering , and dentistry have claimed that in fact , there is a right way and a wrong way to hold and eat a massive burger without it falling to pieces .
They demonstrated their elaborate findings after four months of research on the Japanese television show Honma Dekka !
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The episode is n't new , it 's actually from 2014 , but has resurfaced and been doing the rounds on social media once again during lockdown .
On the show , a scan of the burger shows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with each other .
Then it shows how a person usually holds a burger , with their thumbs on the bottom bun and the rest of their fingers supporting the top bun .
What this does is squeeze all of the fillings out of the sides of the bun .
The researchers then tried holding a burger in numerous ways , to see which way resulted in the least amount of spillage .
How it should be done , according to the experts When you pick up your burger , you must make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too tight - this is vital .
Subconsciously we do this when we take a bite , perhaps in the hopes that the harder we squeeze it , the higher the chances we 've got in keeping it together .
But all this does is crushes your burger , and forces the fillings to spill out .
Before you take your very first bite , the dentist explains that you should try opening your mouth wide and closing it again to warm up the muscles .
And , the best way to hold @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pinkie fingers at the bottom , and your other three fingers on top in a claw like position .
Your pinkies will affectively hold the back portion of the bun together so the contents wo n't fall out .
If you do n't like this method though , there are always other options .
According to Insider the best way to eat your burger is by flipping it upside down , this way the bigger bun will absorb all of the juice , resulting in the least amount of burger disintegration .
Similarly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lettuce leaves around the rest of the filling to keep everything together .
So , maybe combine those three techniques next time you have a BBQ and see how it goes .
Do you have a food hack to share ?
Email yourmirror @ mirror.co.uk

A group of researchers who specialise in fluid mechanics, engineering, and dentistry have demonstrated the ideal way to hold a burger in order to make minimum mess
You've been holding your burgers wrong, according to a scientist
Anyone who loves a burger will know just how messy they can be, unless you eat it plain.
Now, a typical burger consists of a beef patty, lettuce, tomato, cheese and onion - and whatever sauce tickles your fancy, let's say tomato ketchup and mustard for argument's sake.
You only have to take one bite for most of the filling to fall out and the sauce to be dripping half way down your chin - not ideal.
But, it doesn't have to be that way anymore.
A group of researchers who specialise in fluid mechanics, engineering, and dentistry have claimed that in fact, there is a right way and a wrong way to hold and eat a massive burger without it falling to pieces.
They demonstrated their elaborate findings after four months of research on the Japanese television show Honma Dekka!?.
The episode isn't new, it's actually from 2014, but has resurfaced and been doing the rounds on social media once again during lockdown.
On the show, a scan of the burger shows how each of the filling elements interact with each other.
Then it shows how a person usually holds a burger, with their thumbs on the bottom bun and the rest of their fingers supporting the top bun.
What this does is squeeze all of the fillings out of the sides of the bun.
The researchers then tried holding a burger in numerous ways, to see which way resulted in the least amount of spillage.
Here's what they concluded.
How it should be done, according to the experts
When you pick up your burger, you must make sure that you're not holding it too tight - this is vital.
Subconsciously we do this when we take a bite, perhaps in the hopes that the harder we squeeze it, the higher the chances we've got in keeping it together.
But all this does is crushes your burger, and forces the fillings to spill out.
Before you take your very first bite, the dentist explains that you should try opening your mouth wide and closing it again to warm up the muscles.
And, the best way to hold it is to put your thumbs and pinkie fingers at the bottom, and your other three fingers on top in a claw like position.
Your pinkies will affectively hold the back portion of the bun together so the contents won't fall out.
If you don't like this method though, there are always other options.
According to Insider the best way to eat your burger is by flipping it upside down, this way the bigger bun will absorb all of the juice, resulting in the least amount of burger disintegration.
Similarly, a Reddit user recommends wrapping your lettuce leaves around the rest of the filling to keep everything together.
So, maybe combine those three techniques next time you have a BBQ and see how it goes.
Do you have a food hack to share? Email yourmirror@mirror.co.uk


thedailymirror--2020-04-17--Peter Andre is letting himself go grey in lockdown as he moans about being bored

Peter Andre 's decided he 's letting himself go grey in lockdown .
The 47 year old shared a video of himself in which he examined the sprouting grey hairs in his beard , nonchalantly announcing he does n't care how he looks .
`` I 've decided it 's OK to look like c**p , '' he said , `` Look at that !
Getting some greys . ''
The dad of four also admitted that life in lockdown is getting to him .
`` Why am I telling you this ?
Because I 'm bored , '' he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he did n't seem too down as he put his efforts into whipping up some homemade pasta for the kids .
He 's self-isolating with wife Emily , their two kids Amelia , six , and Theo , three , and his two kids with ex-wife Katie Price , Junior , 14 , and Princess , 12 .
Peter 's been pouring praise on doctor wife Emily as she battles on the frontline against coronavirus .
The 30 year old revealed that the ongoing crisis has left her facing sleepless nights .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been terrible , but I 've been doing mindfulness exercises on my phone and that 's really great .
`` There 's a certain degree of anxiety at times because it 's such an unknown situation .
`` But the whole country is really behind the NHS , so we 're feeling a lot of love and support . ''
Peter 's still housebound though , and going about various tasks to keep himself entertained .
Before he looked to the kitchen and Italian cuisine , he kept himself entertained by giving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I think my head will look really big , '' the teen lamented .
`` Well it 's too late now mate ! ''
dad Peter teased , `` It 's what caps are for , bruv . ''

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Peter said that he's not going to do anything about the grey hairs flecking his beard as he struggles to adjust to life in lockdown
Peter Andre is letting himself go grey in lockdown as he moans about being bored
Peter Andre's decided he's letting himself go grey in lockdown.
The 47 year old shared a video of himself in which he examined the sprouting grey hairs in his beard, nonchalantly announcing he doesn't care how he looks.
"I've decided it's OK to look like c**p," he said, "Look at that! Getting some greys."
The dad of four also admitted that life in lockdown is getting to him.
"Why am I telling you this? Because I'm bored," he bluntly told the camera.
Still, he didn't seem too down as he put his efforts into whipping up some homemade pasta for the kids.
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He's self-isolating with wife Emily, their two kids Amelia, six, and Theo, three, and his two kids with ex-wife Katie Price, Junior, 14, and Princess, 12.
Peter's been pouring praise on doctor wife Emily as she battles on the frontline against coronavirus.
The 30 year old revealed that the ongoing crisis has left her facing sleepless nights.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
She told OK! : "My sleep has been terrible, but I've been doing mindfulness exercises on my phone and that's really great.
"There's a certain degree of anxiety at times because it's such an unknown situation.
"But the whole country is really behind the NHS, so we're feeling a lot of love and support."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Peter's still housebound though, and going about various tasks to keep himself entertained.
Before he looked to the kitchen and Italian cuisine, he kept himself entertained by giving a reluctant Junior a buzz cut.
"I think my head will look really big," the teen lamented.
"Well it's too late now mate!" dad Peter teased, "It's what caps are for, bruv."


thedailymirror--2020-04-17--Met Police chief blasted for leading crowded Westminster Bridge Clap For Carers

Britain 's top cop has been criticised after being spotted leading the crowded 'Clap for Carers ' gathering on Westminster Bridge which ignored strict social distancing rules .
Metropolitan police commissioner Dame Cressida Dick faced tough questions this morning after footage captured her applauding our NHS workers among a large crowd flouting the rules .
Since the outbreak , the Government has been advising people to remain two metres apart from each other to prevent the spread of coronavirus .
In the video , which was tweeted by the Metropolitan Police , people can be seen walking closely past the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by junior doctor Damir Rafi shows a large group congregating on the bridge , which included emergency staff , police officers and parents with young children .
Now people have criticised the police chief for leading the event - which was meant to honour NHS staff and other key workers .
One tweet fumed : `` So it would appear that Cressida Dick , the Met Police Chief was actually responsible for , or at least present at , this massive social distancing breach on Westminster Bridge . ''
Another added : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They were made illegal .
`` Metropolitan Police Commissioner , Cressida Dick last night , arranged a mass gathering on Westminster Bridge for an evening of virtue signalling .
`` Here she is , applauding herself .
Who will arrest Cressida Dick ? ''
One person said : `` Cressida Dick must surely have been stood in the middle thinking , has this gone a bit out of hand ?
`` Or maybe I ’ m being overly critical '' Another added : `` That video of everyone on the bridge in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cressida Dick the Commissioner of the @ metpoliceuk was there !
A third person said : `` Cressida Dick leading the clapping on Westminster Bridge last night ... .really ?
! ''
Another person said : `` If that is Cressida Dick , Commissioner of the @ metpoliceuk , standing on Westminster Bridge , she should be ashamed of herself .
`` What a bad example she is setting . ''
The videos capturing the gathering has sparked fury amongst those who have been following the government 's strict rules to help protect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the police chief 's resignation .
On Twitter , one person said : `` FAO Cressida Dick .
@ metpoliceuk Can you please explain what that was about on London Bridge last evening ?
`` You have totally brought down the Lockdown by your actions .
`` You have TOTALLY undermined the message of Stay at Home etc .
I think you should resign at the very least . ''
Another added : `` I 've been on twitter all week defending the police for the way they have been dealing with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know why I bothered .
Cressida Dick , Commissioner of the @ metpoliceuk has got questions to answer .
`` If she can not answer them , she must resign . ''
A third person agreed , replying to the original tweet by the force : `` Is this a joke ?
`` Cressida Dick needs to answer why she allowed this to happen .
Otherwise she should resign with immediate effect . ''
This morning , the Metropolitan Police said : `` This was not an organised event .
`` The Commissioner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ workers , participated in clapping for key workers last night – to suggest she was leading it is incorrect . ''
In an earlier statement , the police force said : “ Officers , along with other emergency service workers , came together last night on Westminster Bridge to celebrate the work of all key workers .
“ A large number of members of the public also gathered to express their gratitude .
“ While many people adhered to social distancing guidance , it appears that some did not .
“ We regularly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social distancing where practical , and will continue do so .
”

Dame Cressida Dick has come under fire after she was spotted leading a round of applause on Westminster Bridge in breach of social distancing rules aimed at reducing the spread of coronavirus
Britain's top cop has been criticised after being spotted leading the crowded 'Clap for Carers' gathering on Westminster Bridge which ignored strict social distancing rules.
Metropolitan police commissioner Dame Cressida Dick faced tough questions this morning after footage captured her applauding our NHS workers among a large crowd flouting the rules.
Since the outbreak, the Government has been advising people to remain two metres apart from each other to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Image: Howard Jones / i-Images) Howard Jones / i-Images)
In the video, which was tweeted by the Metropolitan Police, people can be seen walking closely past the top police chief.
Another video captured by junior doctor Damir Rafi shows a large group congregating on the bridge, which included emergency staff, police officers and parents with young children.
Now people have criticised the police chief for leading the event - which was meant to honour NHS staff and other key workers.
Image: @d_rafi1/Twitter) @d_rafi1/Twitter)
One tweet fumed: "So it would appear that Cressida Dick, the Met Police Chief was actually responsible for, or at least present at, this massive social distancing breach on Westminster Bridge."
Another added: "Mass Gatherings were banned a month ago. They were made illegal.
"Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Cressida Dick last night, arranged a mass gathering on Westminster Bridge for an evening of virtue signalling.
Image: Howard Jones / i-Images) Howard Jones / i-Images)
"Here she is, applauding herself. Who will arrest Cressida Dick?"
One person said: "Cressida Dick must surely have been stood in the middle thinking, has this gone a bit out of hand?
"Or maybe I’m being overly critical"
Another added: "That video of everyone on the bridge in London is mad, even madder that Cressida Dick the Commissioner of the @metpoliceuk was there!
"Herd immunity until the end eh."
A third person said: "Cressida Dick leading the clapping on Westminster Bridge last night....really?!"
Another person said: "If that is Cressida Dick, Commissioner of the @metpoliceuk, standing on Westminster Bridge, she should be ashamed of herself.
"What a bad example she is setting."
The videos capturing the gathering has sparked fury amongst those who have been following the government's strict rules to help protect our NHS - with some calling for the police chief's resignation.
On Twitter, one person said: "FAO Cressida Dick. @metpoliceuk Can you please explain what that was about on London Bridge last evening?
"You have totally brought down the Lockdown by your actions.
"You have TOTALLY undermined the message of Stay at Home etc. I think you should resign at the very least."
Another added: "I've been on twitter all week defending the police for the way they have been dealing with the coronavirus issue. I really don't know why I bothered. Cressida Dick, Commissioner of the@metpoliceuk has got questions to answer.
"If she cannot answer them, she must resign."
A third person agreed, replying to the original tweet by the force: "Is this a joke?
"Cressida Dick needs to answer why she allowed this to happen. Otherwise she should resign with immediate effect."
This morning, the Metropolitan Police said: "This was not an organised event.
"The Commissioner, along with many other emergency services workers, participated in clapping for key workers last night – to suggest she was leading it is incorrect."
In an earlier statement, the police force said: “Officers, along with other emergency service workers, came together last night on Westminster Bridge to celebrate the work of all key workers.
“A large number of members of the public also gathered to express their gratitude.
“While many people adhered to social distancing guidance, it appears that some did not.
“We regularly remind our officers of the importance of social distancing where practical, and will continue do so.”