thedailymirror--2020-06-23--Benidorm ropes off sections of beaches to ensure social distancing

Brits flying to Spain for post lockdown holidays will be greeted by miles of empty sands .
The Covid-19 pandemic has dealt a hammer blow to the country ’ s tourist trade .
In Benidorm on the Costa Blanca , where the resort ’ s golden beaches have been roped off into small sections to ensure social distancing , tourists can have the pick of the plots .
Officials are on hand to ensure no more than four people are stretched out in each parcel of sand .
And they patrolled the beach as locals flocked to the sea last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the sands have been deserted , with hundreds of unused sunbeds and brollies .
Brits arriving in Benidorm also have to wear face masks when they stroll along the promenade .
But they will not need them in place as they sunbathe on the beach .
In Majorca tourist officials are desperate for the UK government to lift the 14 day quarantine rule which forces tourists travelling back to Britain to self-isolate .
Almost four million Brits travelled to the Balearic Islands last year - more than a quarter of all international visitors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ planning to open next month in the party capital Magaluf .
Hoteliers claim people are putting off booking because they fear going back into lockdown when they return to the UK .
But not everyone in Spain is desperate to see a new influx of visitors .
A fresh outbreak of coronavirus in the Aragon region of north east Spain this week has been blamed on overcrowded conditions for migrant fruit pickers .
And some are worried a flood of tourists from the UK may lead to a surge of new cases .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ highest death toll , behind the UK and Italy , but in the past week it has registered only 21 new fatalities .
Nigel Rickman , from Warrington , Cheshire , who retired to Torrevieja two years ago , said : “ It is a Catch 22 situation .
The country wants the tourist trade but it doesn ’ t want the virus back.
” His partner Claire Swift , 44 , from Tamworth , Staffs , who moved to Spain 18 months ago , said : “ Everyone took the virus very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were made into law , it was not simply advice or guidance .
It was very strict and they don ’ t want to have to go through it all again.
” The traditional British holiday spots on the Costas are also magnets for Spain ’ s city dwellers .
Thousands of second home owners were stopped from travelling to the coast during the outbreak .
But they have been free to travel since the lifting of the country ’ s ‘ state of alarm ’ on Sunday .
Nigel added : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were the worst affected and people are looking anxiously to see what happens when people start arriving in large numbers.
” Spanish sandwich makers have called for an end to home working because no-one is taking lunch breaks and buying their products .
Emilio Gallego , from the Hospitality of Spain association , said : “ We have tourist areas without tourists and office areas without clerks and the consequence of this in some cases is disastrous.
” Mayor Toni Perez said the resort would be enforcing government legislation making the masks obligatory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not be guaranteed .
Ball games will be allowed on the beaches , unlike some other resorts .
The Mayor said : “ The practice of sports in areas which are normally provided on a permanent basis for beach volley and football will be allowed .
“ All types of games outside of those areas will be prohibited in line with state rules .
”

BRITS HEADED TO SPAIN WILL FIND BENIDORM'S BEACHES ROPED OFF TO ENSURE DISTANCING
BRITS HEADED TO SPAIN WILL FIND BENIDORM'S BEACHES ROPED OFF TO ENSURE DISTANCING
EXCLUSIVE Brits flying to Spain for post lockdown holidays will be met with miles of empty sands, will be expected to wear face coverings on the promenade and stick to social distancing rules
Brits in Spain find Benidorm's beaches roped off and must wear face masks
Brits flying to Spain for post lockdown holidays will be greeted by miles of empty sands.
The Covid-19 pandemic has dealt a hammer blow to the country’s tourist trade.
In Benidorm on the Costa Blanca, where the resort’s golden beaches have been roped off into small sections to ensure social distancing, tourists can have the pick of the plots.
Officials are on hand to ensure no more than four people are stretched out in each parcel of sand.
And they patrolled the beach as locals flocked to the sea last weekend.
But during the working week the sands have been deserted, with hundreds of unused sunbeds and brollies.
Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror) Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror) Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror) Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror)
Brits arriving in Benidorm also have to wear face masks when they stroll along the promenade.
But they will not need them in place as they sunbathe on the beach.
In Majorca tourist officials are desperate for the UK government to lift the 14 day quarantine rule which forces tourists travelling back to Britain to self-isolate.
Almost four million Brits travelled to the Balearic Islands last year - more than a quarter of all international visitors.
So far only eight hotels are planning to open next month in the party capital Magaluf.
Hoteliers claim people are putting off booking because they fear going back into lockdown when they return to the UK.
Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror) Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror)
But not everyone in Spain is desperate to see a new influx of visitors.
A fresh outbreak of coronavirus in the Aragon region of north east Spain this week has been blamed on overcrowded conditions for migrant fruit pickers.
And some are worried a flood of tourists from the UK may lead to a surge of new cases.
Spain has suffered Europe’s third highest death toll, behind the UK and Italy, but in the past week it has registered only 21 new fatalities.
Nigel Rickman, from Warrington, Cheshire, who retired to Torrevieja two years ago, said: “It is a Catch 22 situation. The country wants the tourist trade but it doesn’t want the virus back.”
His partner Claire Swift, 44, from Tamworth, Staffs, who moved to Spain 18 months ago, said: “Everyone took the virus very seriously over here. The lockdown restrictions were made into law, it was not simply advice or guidance. It was very strict and they don’t want to have to go through it all again.”
Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror) Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror)
The traditional British holiday spots on the Costas are also magnets for Spain’s city dwellers.
Thousands of second home owners were stopped from travelling to the coast during the outbreak.
But they have been free to travel since the lifting of the country’s ‘state of alarm’ on Sunday.
Nigel added: “Madrid, Barcelona and other major cities were the worst affected and people are looking anxiously to see what happens when people start arriving in large numbers.”
Spanish sandwich makers have called for an end to home working because no-one is taking lunch breaks and buying their products.
Emilio Gallego, from the Hospitality of Spain association, said: “We have tourist areas without tourists and office areas without clerks and the consequence of this in some cases is disastrous.”
Mayor Toni Perez said the resort would be enforcing government legislation making the masks obligatory in public spaces where social distancing cannot be guaranteed.
Ball games will be allowed on the beaches, unlike some other resorts.
The Mayor said: “The practice of sports in areas which are normally provided on a permanent basis for beach volley and football will be allowed.
“All types of games outside of those areas will be prohibited in line with state rules.”


thedailymirror--2020-06-23--Peter Andre's son Junior left covered in blood after suffering gory accident

Peter Andre 's son Junior suffered a nasty accident that left blood streaming from his thumb .
The 15-year-old took to social media to share a clip with his fans that featured the horrific injury on June 23 .
Junior , who is son to Peter and Katie Price , appeared to downplay the injury but noted that the cut was 'pretty deep ' .
In the two social media stories , Junior filmed his thumb and urged that 'viewer discretion advised . '
In the clip , his thumb had been wrapped in plasters but a trail of blood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his hand .
The teenager then reeled off a lengthy speech about his thumb , but did n't reveal how he had done it .
`` Right guys , I split my thumb open .
It 's not even that deep , I mean no it is deep ... the cut it pretty deep but it 's not that deep , '' he said .
Junior appeared to imply that the wound was deep , but that he was n't too phased by it .
It appears that Junior was n't too affected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on to answer a bunch of questions on social media from his fans .
Junior 's nasty injury came just days after the youngster reaped praise on his dad to celebrate Father 's Day .
In his latest social media post , Junior shared an adorable throwback snap alongside Peter alongside a touching message in honour of his dad .
During the lockdown , Junior and his sister Princess , 12 , have been living with their dad , his wife Emily and their two half-siblings Amelia , six , Theo , three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ battled the deadly virus but they decided to keep the information hidden from the children .
During her illness , the doctor was forced to self-isolate away from her family as she battled the virus .
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Katie Price and Peter Andre's eldest son Junior took to social media to show the aftermath after slicing his thumb open
Peter Andre 's son Junior suffered a nasty accident that left blood streaming from his thumb.
The 15-year-old took to social media to share a clip with his fans that featured the horrific injury on June 23.
Junior, who is son to Peter and Katie Price, appeared to downplay the injury but noted that the cut was 'pretty deep'.
In the two social media stories, Junior filmed his thumb and urged that 'viewer discretion advised.'
In the clip, his thumb had been wrapped in plasters but a trail of blood can be seen at the bottom of his hand.
The teenager then reeled off a lengthy speech about his thumb, but didn't reveal how he had done it.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"Right guys, I split my thumb open. It's not even that deep, I mean no it is deep... the cut it pretty deep but it's not that deep," he said.
Junior appeared to imply that the wound was deep, but that he wasn't too phased by it.
It appears that Junior wasn't too affected by his bloodied thumb and then went on to answer a bunch of questions on social media from his fans.
Image: The Sun/Youtube) The Sun/Youtube) Image: officialjunior_andre/Instagram) officialjunior_andre/Instagram)
Junior's nasty injury came just days after the youngster reaped praise on his dad to celebrate Father's Day.
In his latest social media post, Junior shared an adorable throwback snap alongside Peter alongside a touching message in honour of his dad.
During the lockdown, Junior and his sister Princess, 12, have been living with their dad, his wife Emily and their two half-siblings Amelia, six, Theo, three.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Emily recently revealed that she had battled the deadly virus but they decided to keep the information hidden from the children.
During her illness, the doctor was forced to self-isolate away from her family as she battled the virus.
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thedailymirror--2020-06-23--Dirty Den’s sinister EastEnders pregnancy romp with son’s teenage girlfriend

EastEnders ' 'Dirty ' Den Watts is back on our screens as the soap airs some classic episodes from the past while it takes a break from filming due to the lockdown .
Den , played by the late Leslie Grantham , was embroiled in several scandalous affairs and violent crimes including faking his own death - but one of his most memorable storylines was getting his son 's teenage girlfriend pregnant .
The notorious villain returned from the dead in 2003 after hiding in Spain and allowing his family to believe he was really gone , until his son @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some digging and discovered where he was .
Den returned and lived with Sharon Watts ( Letitia Dean ) , helping her manage the nightclub and feuding with her husband Phil Mitchell , who hit Sharon and got Dennis beaten up .
Sharon and Dennis began having an affair and when Den found out he was furious as he believed it counted as incest , though they were not technically blood related .
He split them up after a huge row where Dennis accidentally hit Sharon as Den goaded him into a rage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at a children 's home .
Newly-single Dennis them embarked on a new relationship with Zoe Slater ( Michelle Ryan ) .
But Dennis and Sharon started sleeping together again , and so to split them up , Den persuaded Zoe to sleep with him to get pregnant with his baby so she could pretend the baby was Dennis ' and he would stay with her .
Sharon left Walford with Vicki , and Dennis did stay with Zoe but he was incredibly unhappy , and ended up catching Den and Zoe in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leads to his daughter Sharon disowning him in disgust , while Dennis is also furious at Den , and the pair leave the Square .
Zoe was pregnant with Den 's child , and she was persuaded by his wife Chrissie to abort the baby as part of her master plan to take down Den .
Eventually , during the showdown in the Queen Vic between Chrissie , Zoe and Sam , Zoe hit Den over the head with a doorstop and believed she had killed him - not finding out until months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dealt the fatal blow .

EastEnders villain 'Dirty' Den Watts manipulated his son's girlfriend into sleeping with him, getting pregnant and pretending it was her boyfriend's baby
EastEnders ' 'Dirty' Den Watts is back on our screens as the soap airs some classic episodes from the past while it takes a break from filming due to the lockdown.
Den, played by the late Leslie Grantham, was embroiled in several scandalous affairs and violent crimes including faking his own death - but one of his most memorable storylines was getting his son's teenage girlfriend pregnant.
The notorious villain returned from the dead in 2003 after hiding in Spain and allowing his family to believe he was really gone, until his son Dennis Rickman (Nigel Harman) did some digging and discovered where he was.
Den returned and lived with Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean), helping her manage the nightclub and feuding with her husband Phil Mitchell, who hit Sharon and got Dennis beaten up.
Image: BBC) BBC)
Sharon and Dennis began having an affair and when Den found out he was furious as he believed it counted as incest, though they were not technically blood related.
He split them up after a huge row where Dennis accidentally hit Sharon as Den goaded him into a rage, bringing up the abuse he suffered at a children's home.
Newly-single Dennis them embarked on a new relationship with Zoe Slater (Michelle Ryan).
Image: BBC) BBC)
But Dennis and Sharon started sleeping together again, and so to split them up, Den persuaded Zoe to sleep with him to get pregnant with his baby so she could pretend the baby was Dennis' and he would stay with her.
Sharon left Walford with Vicki, and Dennis did stay with Zoe but he was incredibly unhappy, and ended up catching Den and Zoe in bed together.
Den's vile behaviour leads to his daughter Sharon disowning him in disgust, while Dennis is also furious at Den, and the pair leave the Square.
Zoe was pregnant with Den's child, and she was persuaded by his wife Chrissie to abort the baby as part of her master plan to take down Den.
Eventually, during the showdown in the Queen Vic between Chrissie, Zoe and Sam, Zoe hit Den over the head with a doorstop and believed she had killed him - not finding out until months after that it was actually Chrissie who dealt the fatal blow.


thedailymirror--2020-06-23--Arsenal ‘in talks’ to sign Barcelona goalkeeper Neto amid Bernd Leno injury

Arsenal have made an enquiry with a view to signing Barcelona goalkeeper Neto .
The Gunners are on the lookout for a medium-term replacement for their No.1 Bernd Leno , who was stretchered off in the first half of their 2-1 defeat away at Brighton on Saturday .
Leno is expected to be out for at least the rest of 2020 after seriously injuring his knee in a collision with Seagulls striker Neal Maupay , which sparked skirmishes between the sides .
Mikel Arteta has yet to reveal the full extent of Leno ’ s layoff – but Arsenal fans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Spanish press that a new keeper is top of his wish list .
While the Spanish manager is thought to prefer to take Neto on a loan deal with the option to buy him next summer , Barcelona want to sell him sooner to help balance the books .
The Catalans have reportedly set an asking price of 20million euros ( £18million ) for their back-up goalkeeper , who has played only four times since arriving for 23.3million last June .
Neto conceded seven goals in those appearances , which included a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Spanish Super Cup in January .
Barcelona ’ s rumoured interest in signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has opened the door to a potential part-exchange – although the Blaugrana have no shortage of options up front and are in need of cash to cope with coronavirus .
Arsenal would be the latest Premier League side to turn to a Brazilian stopper .
Known for their attacking talent , Neto would join Liverpool ’ s Alisson Becker , Man City ’ s Ederson and Watford ’ s Heurelho Gomes in Brazil ’ s goalkeeping contingent in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reporting that the Gunners are also considering a move for Joe Hart , who is currently warming the Burnley bench .
Their current back-up keeper is Argentine Emiliano Martínez , an academy graduate who has been out on loan to as many clubs as he has first-team appearances for Arsenal .

ARSENAL BOSS MIKEL ARTETA SAYS IT WILL BE TOUGH TO PREDICT NEXT TRANSFER WINDOW
ARSENAL BOSS MIKEL ARTETA SAYS IT WILL BE TOUGH TO PREDICT NEXT TRANSFER WINDOW
The Gunners are looking for a temporary No.1 to replace the injured German who could be out for the rest of the calendar year
Arsenal have made an enquiry with a view to signing Barcelona goalkeeper Neto.
The Gunners are on the lookout for a medium-term replacement for their No.1 Bernd Leno, who was stretchered off in the first half of their 2-1 defeat away at Brighton on Saturday.
Leno is expected to be out for at least the rest of 2020 after seriously injuring his knee in a collision with Seagulls striker Neal Maupay, which sparked skirmishes between the sides.
Mikel Arteta has yet to reveal the full extent of Leno’s layoff – but Arsenal fans are fearing the worst following reports in the Spanish press that a new keeper is top of his wish list.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
While the Spanish manager is thought to prefer to take Neto on a loan deal with the option to buy him next summer, Barcelona want to sell him sooner to help balance the books.
The Catalans have reportedly set an asking price of 20million euros (£18million) for their back-up goalkeeper, who has played only four times since arriving for 23.3million last June.
Neto conceded seven goals in those appearances, which included a 3-2 loss against Atletico Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup in January.
Barcelona’s rumoured interest in signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has opened the door to a potential part-exchange – although the Blaugrana have no shortage of options up front and are in need of cash to cope with coronavirus.
Arsenal would be the latest Premier League side to turn to a Brazilian stopper.
Known for their attacking talent, Neto would join Liverpool ’s Alisson Becker, Man City’s Ederson and Watford ’s Heurelho Gomes in Brazil’s goalkeeping contingent in England.
Meanwhile, The Sun is reporting that the Gunners are also considering a move for Joe Hart, who is currently warming the Burnley bench.
Their current back-up keeper is Argentine Emiliano Martínez, an academy graduate who has been out on loan to as many clubs as he has first-team appearances for Arsenal.


thedailymirror--2020-06-23--Corrie's Simon left utterly devastated over Leanne's cruel confession

Simon Barlow is left devastated over his adoptive mum Leanne 's cruel confession on Coronation Street next week .
Leanne , played by Jane Danson , continues to struggle after a consultant tells her and Steve that Oliver has an incurable form of mitochondrial disease .
The pair do their best to process the heartbreaking news and , unable to believe it , Leanne demands a second opinion .
At home , the rest of the family are left reeling over the news .
Later on in the week , a distraught Leanne breaks down as she tells Steve that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wanted and that when he dies she will have nothing .
Simon , who was adopted by Leanne when she was married to Peter , overhears and is left heartbroken .
He heads to school for his exam and makes a big decision .
At the end of the week , Simon tells Peter what he overheard Leanne saying .
Leanne tries to apologise but Simon is insistent on living with his dad .
Nick ends up squaring up to Peter and accuses him of taking Simon off Leanne , which she deeply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later agrees to letting Oliver stay with Steve at No .
1 .
Nick goes on to apologise to Peter and ends up being comforted over the difficult situation .
Will the fractured family be able to cope with Oliver 's diagnosis ?

Corrie's Leanne continues to struggle after a consultant tells her and Steve that Oliver has an incurable form of mitochondrial disease
Simon Barlow is left devastated over his adoptive mum Leanne's cruel confession on Coronation Street next week.
Leanne, played by Jane Danson, continues to struggle after a consultant tells her and Steve that Oliver has an incurable form of mitochondrial disease.
The pair do their best to process the heartbreaking news and, unable to believe it, Leanne demands a second opinion.
At home, the rest of the family are left reeling over the news.
Later on in the week, a distraught Leanne breaks down as she tells Steve that Oliver is all that she has ever wanted and that when he dies she will have nothing.
Simon, who was adopted by Leanne when she was married to Peter, overhears and is left heartbroken.
He heads to school for his exam and makes a big decision.
At the end of the week, Simon tells Peter what he overheard Leanne saying.
Leanne tries to apologise but Simon is insistent on living with his dad.
Nick ends up squaring up to Peter and accuses him of taking Simon off Leanne, which she deeply regrets later.
Leanne is drained and later agrees to letting Oliver stay with Steve at No. 1.
Nick goes on to apologise to Peter and ends up being comforted over the difficult situation.
Will the fractured family be able to cope with Oliver's diagnosis?
*Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm


thedailymirror--2020-06-23--EuroMillions results and draw LIVE: Winning Lotto numbers for Tuesday, June 23

You could win an incredible £34million jackpot with tonight 's EuroMillions Lotto draw with the National Lottery if you 've @ @ @ @ @ The results will come out sometime after 8.20pm and we 'll bring you the winning @ @ @ @ @ they land .
There will also be the Thunderball draw at 8.15pm in which you @ @ @ @ @ ticket gets automatically entered into the Millionaire Maker prize draw which guarantees one millionaire will @ @ @ @ @ case you missed it , the winning numbers from the last EuroMillions draw , which @ @ @ @ @ June 19 , were : 5 , 14 , 19 , 24 , 43 and @ @ @ @ @ and 11 The National Lottery says : `` There ’ s big and there ’ @ @ @ @ @ is the game with jackpots so enormous you can probably see them from space .
@ @ @ @ @ the kind of prizes that can have you living the dream . ''
Now , @ @ @ @ @ .
Follow our live blog below to get the latest as it happens .

You could win an incredible £34million jackpot with tonight's EuroMillions Lotto draw with the National Lottery if you've bagged yourself a ticket.
The results will come out sometime after 8.20pm and we'll bring you the winning numbers here as soon as they land. There will also be the Thunderball draw at 8.15pm in which you could win £500,000.
Every ticket gets automatically entered into the Millionaire Maker prize draw which guarantees one millionaire will be made tonight.
In case you missed it, the winning numbers from the last EuroMillions draw, which took place on Friday, June 19, were:
5, 14, 19, 24, 43 and the Lucky Stars were 3 and 11
The National Lottery says: "There’s big and there’s EuroMillions big. This is the game with jackpots so enormous you can probably see them from space. Truly mind-boggling, these are the kind of prizes that can have you living the dream."
Now, on with tonight's draw. Follow our live blog below to get the latest as it happens.


thedailymirror--2020-06-23--Coleen Nolan's big lockdown sex and relationships survey - share your experience

Since lockdown began back in March , I ’ ve received so many letters from Mirror readers concerned about their intimate relationships .
There ’ s no doubt it ’ s a challenging time for lovers , whether you ’ re in lockdown together or isolating apart .
I ’ ve had letters from people determined to leave their partners when the lockdown is over , while others want to know how to repair the bits of their relationship that aren ’ t working .
Lots of people living apart from their partner are struggling with loneliness and missing sexual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ending their relationship.. in the nicest possible way !
Sex has been a big talking point for readers .
What if you ’ re in lockdown with your partner , but your love life is in a rut or your sex drives are incompatible ?
You can hardly make the excuse that you ’ re working late at the office !
On the upside , being in lockdown together has given some couples ’ sex lives an unexpected boost and they want to know how to keep the passion going when life returns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fed up with your other half or more in love than ever ?
Has sex gone off the boil or reached new heights of ecstasy ?
If you ’ re apart from your partner , have you found new ways to keep love and sex alive ?
Please take five minutes to fill in my survey – I ’ m really interested to find out how love in lockdown is going for you .

Daily Mirror agony aunt Coleen Nolan is asking you to share your experience of love during the Covid-19 pandemic, whether you have been isolating with your partner or apart
Since lockdown began back in March, I’ve received so many letters from Mirror readers concerned about their intimate relationships.
There’s no doubt it’s a challenging time for lovers, whether you’re in lockdown together or isolating apart. I’ve had letters from people determined to leave their partners when the lockdown is over, while others want to know how to repair the bits of their relationship that aren’t working. Lots of people living apart from their partner are struggling with loneliness and missing sexual intimacy, while others want advice on ending their relationship.. in the nicest possible way!
Sex has been a big talking point for readers. What if you’re in lockdown with your partner, but your love life is in a rut or your sex drives are incompatible? You can hardly make the excuse that you’re working late at the office!
On the upside, being in lockdown together has given some couples’ sex lives an unexpected boost and they want to know how to keep the passion going when life returns to normal.
So, are you fed up with your other half or more in love than ever? Has sex gone off the boil or reached new heights of ecstasy? If you’re apart from your partner, have you found new ways to keep love and sex alive?
Please take five minutes to fill in my survey – I’m really interested to find out how love in lockdown is going for you.


thedailymirror--2020-06-23--Eerie real life of EastEnders' Dirty Den from murder conviction to webcam shame

EastEnders ' star Leslie Grantham first starred in the BBC soap in 1985 , as 'Dirty ' Den Watts , one of the most notorious villains in Albert Square .
Leslie himself died in 2018 after a battle with lung cancer , aged 71 .
His personal life was blighted by a number of scandals which he later admitted he felt huge remorse over .
In 1966 , when he was 19 , Leslie tried to rob a taxi driver named Felix Reese in West Germany .
A scuffle ensued , and Felix died after being shot in the head @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off during their struggle and that he did not know the gun was loaded - which would have landed him a manslaughter conviction .
But the jury did not believe him and he was convicted of murder , and sentenced to life in prison , serving his sentence in Britain because he was a soldier , though he was dishonorably discharged following his conviction .
Leslie served ten years in prison , discovering a love for acting while incarcerated , and starring in various plays put on for inmates and for the public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he trained as an actor and won some small TV roles , before his big break as 'Dirty ' Den Watts in EastEnders in 1985 .
But he was killed off from the soap following an embarrassing sex scandal that would haunt him for the rest of his life .
Leslie was married to wife Jane from 1981 , and they shared three children together .
But in 2004 , a Sunday newspaper journalist published webcam photos of Leslie exposing himself and masturbating , and sucking his finger .
He believed he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but it was an undercover reporter and the erotic photos went viral .
They also claimed he insulted several of his EastEnders cast mates , including Shane Richie , Wendy Richard , Kim Medcalf and Jessie Wallace , and the cast reportedly went on strike until he was disciplined .
Further claims then emerged that he had exposed himself on webcam to two other women , one of whom alleged he had dressed up as Captain Hook and masturbated .
Leslie was forced to apologise and he donated money to charity in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making a statement that said : `` I would like to unreservedly apologise to the cast and crew of EastEnders and the BBC for the embarrassment that has been caused by recent newspaper allegations .
`` I would like to also say sorry and pay personal tribute to Kim Medcalf , Wendy Richard , Shane Richie and Jessie Wallace in particular , who have been caught up in the results of my deplorable actions .
`` I very much regret that a moment 's stupidity has cast a shadow over what I consider @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which I 'm thoroughly proud to be a part .
I am wholeheartedly ashamed of my behaviour and feel that I have let down my colleagues , as well as my friends and family .
`` In some small recompense I intend to make a donation to charity as a mark of my apology .
Now I 'd like some time to show my family the love and support they have shown me over the last few days . ''
He later said on The Jeremy Kyle Show that he was `` set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a result of the shame and humiliation .
Leslie and Jane divorced in 2013 , with the reason cited as Jane 's `` unreasonable behaviour '' , but Leslie later confessed he believed the divorce was his fault .
In 2016 , he told The Mirror how he wanted to move on from the sex scandal .
‘ Of course I have regrets , '' he said .
`` But you can ’ t go round wearing a hair shirt all your life , otherwise you ’ ll never get out of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ f***ed up , now I ’ m going to move on . ''
After his death , reports emerged that Leslie was investigated over “ compelling evidence ” that he sexually abused a school girl .
Former police officer Mark Williams Thomas said he investigated Leslie and passed the information on to Scotland Yard ’ s Operation Yewtree in 2012 .
He said the actor was never arrested over the allegation because the woman decided not to pursue it .
Mark said : “ I received an email off the back of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ woman who was very , very scared “ She stated that he [ Grantham ] had sexually abused her in 2009/10 when she was aged around 14/15 and that it had been going on for some time .
“ She had compelling evidence against him relating to communications they had , as well as another crucial piece of evidence . ''
Chillingly , he added : “ I highly suspect there will be other victims out there .
”

Leslie Grantham's murder conviction and multiple sex scandals dogged his career, and appalling abuse allegations after his death further muddied his reputation
EastEnders ' star Leslie Grantham first starred in the BBC soap in 1985, as 'Dirty' Den Watts, one of the most notorious villains in Albert Square.
Leslie himself died in 2018 after a battle with lung cancer, aged 71.
His personal life was blighted by a number of scandals which he later admitted he felt huge remorse over.
In 1966, when he was 19, Leslie tried to rob a taxi driver named Felix Reese in West Germany. A scuffle ensued, and Felix died after being shot in the head.
Leslie claimed the gun had gone off during their struggle and that he did not know the gun was loaded - which would have landed him a manslaughter conviction.
Image: Mirrorpix) Mirrorpix)
But the jury did not believe him and he was convicted of murder, and sentenced to life in prison, serving his sentence in Britain because he was a soldier, though he was dishonorably discharged following his conviction.
Leslie served ten years in prison, discovering a love for acting while incarcerated, and starring in various plays put on for inmates and for the public.
When Leslie was released in 1977, he trained as an actor and won some small TV roles, before his big break as 'Dirty' Den Watts in EastEnders in 1985.
But he was killed off from the soap following an embarrassing sex scandal that would haunt him for the rest of his life.
Image: S Meddle/ITV/REX/Shutterstock) S Meddle/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
Leslie was married to wife Jane from 1981, and they shared three children together.
But in 2004, a Sunday newspaper journalist published webcam photos of Leslie exposing himself and masturbating, and sucking his finger.
He believed he was speaking to a woman called Amanda, but it was an undercover reporter and the erotic photos went viral.
They also claimed he insulted several of his EastEnders cast mates, including Shane Richie, Wendy Richard, Kim Medcalf and Jessie Wallace, and the cast reportedly went on strike until he was disciplined.
Further claims then emerged that he had exposed himself on webcam to two other women, one of whom alleged he had dressed up as Captain Hook and masturbated.
Image: BBC) BBC)
Leslie was forced to apologise and he donated money to charity in an attempt to right his wrongs, making a statement that said: "I would like to unreservedly apologise to the cast and crew of EastEnders and the BBC for the embarrassment that has been caused by recent newspaper allegations.
"I would like to also say sorry and pay personal tribute to Kim Medcalf, Wendy Richard, Shane Richie and Jessie Wallace in particular, who have been caught up in the results of my deplorable actions.
"I very much regret that a moment's stupidity has cast a shadow over what I consider one of Britain's best shows of which I'm thoroughly proud to be a part. I am wholeheartedly ashamed of my behaviour and feel that I have let down my colleagues, as well as my friends and family.
"In some small recompense I intend to make a donation to charity as a mark of my apology. Now I'd like some time to show my family the love and support they have shown me over the last few days."
He later said on The Jeremy Kyle Show that he was "set up" and attempted suicide three times as a result of the shame and humiliation.
Leslie and Jane divorced in 2013, with the reason cited as Jane's "unreasonable behaviour", but Leslie later confessed he believed the divorce was his fault.
In 2016, he told The Mirror how he wanted to move on from the sex scandal.
‘Of course I have regrets," he said.
"But you can’t go round wearing a hair shirt all your life, otherwise you’ll never get out of bed in the morning.
"I f***ed up, now I’m going to move on."
After his death, reports emerged that Leslie was investigated over “compelling evidence” that he sexually abused a school girl.
Former police officer Mark Williams Thomas said he investigated Leslie and passed the information on to Scotland Yard’s Operation Yewtree in 2012.
He said the actor was never arrested over the allegation because the woman decided not to pursue it.
Mark said: “I received an email off the back of the Saville investigation in 2012 from a young woman who was very, very scared
“She stated that he [Grantham] had sexually abused her in 2009/10 when she was aged around 14/15 and that it had been going on for some time.
“She had compelling evidence against him relating to communications they had, as well as another crucial piece of evidence."
Chillingly, he added: “I highly suspect there will be other victims out there.”


thedailymirror--2020-06-23--Willian and Pedro agree to extend Chelsea contracts until the end of the season

Willian and Pedro have agreed to extend their Chelsea contracts until the end of the season despite refusing to pen new long-term deals .
Both players are set to leave Stamford Bridge this summer with their contracts due to expire next week on June 30 .
However they will sign short-term extensions in order to help play a part in Chelsea 's domestic season run-in , reports The Sun .
Neither player can join a new team until the transfer window reopens and both will be risking injury by playing for Chelsea if selected .
Pedro has already agreed terms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will sign a two-year contract , while Willian 's future remains up in the air .
The duo will both depart before August though , meaning they will not stay on for the Champions League mini-tournament .
Chelsea are unlikely to reach that stage anyway , given they are already 3-0 down from the first leg to Bayern Munich and still have to travel to Germany for the return fixture .
The Blues are still on course for a top four finish though , and could even end the season with some silverware @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quarter-final with Leicester on Sunday .
Willian was keen on staying at Chelsea beyond the end of the campaign but the club were only willing to offer him a two-year deal .
The Brazilian forward turns 32 in August , but had still been pressing for an extra year to tie him down until 2023 .
Tottenham have been linked with a move for his services , and Willian has previously expressed his love of living in London , making a potential reunion with former boss Jose Mourinho a feasible prospect .
Meanwhile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Serie A this summer , with Juventus and Inter Milan both monitoring his situation .
Blues boss Frank Lampard has been urged to follow up the signing of Timo Werner by replacing Palmieri with Leicester full-back Ben Chilwell .
Former Chelsea star Joe Cole told BT Sport : “ Similar to Werner , he [ Chilwell ] fits the ethos – he is young , he ’ s hungry , he ’ s explosive and athletic .
`` I think he ’ s got a lot of talent , if he comes to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – in Brendan [ Rodgers ] he ’ s got a great manager and a great team up at Leicester .
But Chelsea ’ s a step up from Leicester . ''
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Neither player will be staying on at Chelsea next season but both men will sign short-term deals to help during the club's domestic season run-in before departing at the end of July
Willian and Pedro agree to extend Chelsea contracts until the end of the season
Willian and Pedro have agreed to extend their Chelsea contracts until the end of the season despite refusing to pen new long-term deals.
Both players are set to leave Stamford Bridge this summer with their contracts due to expire next week on June 30.
However they will sign short-term extensions in order to help play a part in Chelsea's domestic season run-in, reports The Sun.
Neither player can join a new team until the transfer window reopens and both will be risking injury by playing for Chelsea if selected.
Pedro has already agreed terms on a move to Roma where he will sign a two-year contract, while Willian's future remains up in the air.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The duo will both depart before August though, meaning they will not stay on for the Champions League mini-tournament.
Chelsea are unlikely to reach that stage anyway, given they are already 3-0 down from the first leg to Bayern Munich and still have to travel to Germany for the return fixture.
The Blues are still on course for a top four finish though, and could even end the season with some silverware as they prepare for their FA Cup quarter-final with Leicester on Sunday.
Willian was keen on staying at Chelsea beyond the end of the campaign but the club were only willing to offer him a two-year deal.
The Brazilian forward turns 32 in August, but had still been pressing for an extra year to tie him down until 2023.
Tottenham have been linked with a move for his services, and Willian has previously expressed his love of living in London, making a potential reunion with former boss Jose Mourinho a feasible prospect.
Meanwhile Emerson Palmieri looks set to return to Serie A this summer, with Juventus and Inter Milan both monitoring his situation.
Blues boss Frank Lampard has been urged to follow up the signing of Timo Werner by replacing Palmieri with Leicester full-back Ben Chilwell.
Former Chelsea star Joe Cole told BT Sport: “Similar to Werner, he [Chilwell] fits the ethos – he is young, he’s hungry, he’s explosive and athletic.
"I think he’s got a lot of talent, if he comes to Chelsea, working with the group there – in Brendan [Rodgers] he’s got a great manager and a great team up at Leicester. But Chelsea’s a step up from Leicester."
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thedailymirror--2020-06-23--Jennifer Aniston gives rare glimpse of mysterious tattoo during Lisa Kudrow chat

Jennifer Aniston has given fans a rare glimpse of a mysterious new tattoo during a video call with former Friends co-star Lisa Kudrow .
The actress , 51 , was chatting to her former co-star during Variety 's Actors on Actors issue , in which the pair discussed the monumental success of the hit NBC sitcom .
But as the pair discussed their time on Friends , fans became more consumed with Jen 's unexplained tat on her left wrist .
As Jen lifted her hand up at one point in the chat , fans noticed the tattoo read '11 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meaning behind the ink job could be , fans quickly began to speculate .
The most common guess so far has been a reference to Jen 's birthday - which is February 11 , however the star has never confirmed that the tattoo symbolises that .
As curious fans continued to guess , many noticed that Jen has actually showcased the tattoo many times on several occasions - especially red carpets .
And eagle-eyed fans stated that Jen actually has another tattoo on her body already .
The actress also has the name @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of her foot .
The tat was done in honor of her late Welsh Corgi-Terrier mix who sadly passed away in 2011 .
As Jen chatted to Lisa about Friends , the pair teased fans saying they know very little about the upcoming reunion and are expecting some surprises along the way .
The pair reminisced about their favourite throwback moments on set and teased their excitement at what 's to come in the HBO reunion .
Earlier this year the cast confirmed they would reunite for a one-off Friends reunion special but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic .
However , just last week co-creator Marta Kauffman hinted that filming could finally go ahead in August .
`` I think it will be really fun when we finally get out and can do the reunion show , '' Jennifer told her co-star during their video interview .
Lisa quickly agreed , as they eagerly awaited their reunion .
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As the pair discussed their time on Friends, fans became more consumed with Jen's unusual inking that marked her left wrist
Jennifer Aniston has given fans a rare glimpse of a mysterious new tattoo during a video call with former Friends co-star Lisa Kudrow.
The actress, 51, was chatting to her former co-star during Variety 's Actors on Actors issue, in which the pair discussed the monumental success of the hit NBC sitcom.
But as the pair discussed their time on Friends, fans became more consumed with Jen's unexplained tat on her left wrist.
As Jen lifted her hand up at one point in the chat, fans noticed the tattoo read '11 11.'
Baffled by what the meaning behind the ink job could be, fans quickly began to speculate.
Image: Variety) Variety)
The most common guess so far has been a reference to Jen's birthday - which is February 11, however the star has never confirmed that the tattoo symbolises that.
As curious fans continued to guess, many noticed that Jen has actually showcased the tattoo many times on several occasions - especially red carpets.
And eagle-eyed fans stated that Jen actually has another tattoo on her body already.
Image: ITV) ITV)
The actress also has the name "Norman" tattooed on the side of her foot.
The tat was done in honor of her late Welsh Corgi-Terrier mix who sadly passed away in 2011.
As Jen chatted to Lisa about Friends, the pair teased fans saying they know very little about the upcoming reunion and are expecting some surprises along the way.
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
The pair reminisced about their favourite throwback moments on set and teased their excitement at what's to come in the HBO reunion.
Earlier this year the cast confirmed they would reunite for a one-off Friends reunion special but filming was postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
However, just last week co-creator Marta Kauffman hinted that filming could finally go ahead in August.
"I think it will be really fun when we finally get out and can do the reunion show," Jennifer told her co-star during their video interview.
Lisa quickly agreed, as they eagerly awaited their reunion.
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thedailymirror--2020-06-23--Man, 20, who died at lockdown rave named as devastated family pay tribute

The family of a 20-year-old man who died at an illegal rave as been named as family paid emotional tribute .
Joe Robinson tragically passed away on June 14th , after attending a gathering at Daisy Nook Country Park in Oldham .
Mr Robinson died after he collapsed while leaving the rave , which was attended by around 2,000 people .
Police say the youngster died from a suspected drug overdose , however , further tests are being carried out to determine whether or not his death was due to natural causes .
A Gofundme page has been set up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and has already raised over £6,000 towards his funeral costs , reports the Manchester Evening News .
In a moving tribute , his friends and family said : `` Joe was a loved son , brother and friend and was adored by all .
`` Joe treated everyone as family and would do anything for anyone .
The room lit up when he entered and smiles were brought to everyone 's face .
`` He simply did n't have a bad bone in his body .
Joe was the gentle giant .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
The event at Daisy Nook Park was one of two illegal raves which took place on Saturday 13 June to Sunday June 14 , in Greater Manchester .
Another 4,000 people are thought to have attended an event at a industrial site in Carrington , Trafford .
Greater Manchester Police say there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding Mr Robinson 's death .
But further tests are needed to determine exactly how he died .
A file on the case has been sent to Manchester South Coroner 's Court in Stockport .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` At this time I can confirm we have received notification and the Coroner is undertaking initial enquiries . ''
No date has yet been fixed for an opening of the inquest as tests are being carried out to establish whether or not the cause of death was due to natural causes .
If it was due to natural causes , there will be no inquest .
If a toxicology report is required it could take several months before a definitive cause of death is established .
On Saturday , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rave held at Daisy Nook Country Park .
Greater Manchester Police confirmed a man was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of criminal damage and public nuisance .
It 's the first arrest made in connection with the Oldham gathering .
Police chiefs , however , stressed the investigation would continue .
On Twitter , chief superintendent Chris Allsop said : `` Man arrested today ( for public nuisance/criminal damage ) in relation to the illegal rave held at Daisy Nook in Oldham last weekend .
`` The investigation continues and we will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the organisation of illegal raves which put people at risk . ''

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Joe Robinson tragically passed away on June 14th, after attending a gathering at Daisy Nook Country Park in Oldham - with family saying he was "adored by all"
The family of a 20-year-old man who died at an illegal rave as been named as family paid emotional tribute.
Joe Robinson tragically passed away on June 14th, after attending a gathering at Daisy Nook Country Park in Oldham.
Mr Robinson died after he collapsed while leaving the rave, which was attended by around 2,000 people.
Police say the youngster died from a suspected drug overdose, however, further tests are being carried out to determine whether or not his death was due to natural causes.
A Gofundme page has been set up by those close to Joe's family, and has already raised over £6,000 towards his funeral costs, reports the Manchester Evening News.
In a moving tribute, his friends and family said: "Joe was a loved son, brother and friend and was adored by all.
"Joe treated everyone as family and would do anything for anyone. The room lit up when he entered and smiles were brought to everyone's face.
"He simply didn't have a bad bone in his body. Joe was the gentle giant. Rest in peace Joe, Fly High."
The event at Daisy Nook Park was one of two illegal raves which took place on Saturday 13 June to Sunday June 14, in Greater Manchester.
Another 4,000 people are thought to have attended an event at a industrial site in Carrington, Trafford.
Greater Manchester Police say there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding Mr Robinson's death. But further tests are needed to determine exactly how he died.
Image: MEN Media) MEN Media)
A file on the case has been sent to Manchester South Coroner's Court in Stockport.
A spokesperson for the Coroner's Office said: "At this time I can confirm we have received notification and the Coroner is undertaking initial enquiries."
No date has yet been fixed for an opening of the inquest as tests are being carried out to establish whether or not the cause of death was due to natural causes.
If it was due to natural causes, there will be no inquest. If a toxicology report is required it could take several months before a definitive cause of death is established.
On Saturday, a 22-year-old man was arrested in connection with the rave held at Daisy Nook Country Park.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed a man was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of criminal damage and public nuisance.
It's the first arrest made in connection with the Oldham gathering. Police chiefs, however, stressed the investigation would continue.
On Twitter, chief superintendent Chris Allsop said: "Man arrested today (for public nuisance/criminal damage) in relation to the illegal rave held at Daisy Nook in Oldham last weekend.
"The investigation continues and we will work hard to identify anyone involved in the organisation of illegal raves which put people at risk."


thedailymirror--2020-06-23--Jimmy Kimmel apologises for blackface after being slammed by Donald Trump

Jimmy Kimmel has released a statement apologising for the 'embarrassing ' use of blackface in some of his old comedy sketches .
The US chat show host said at the time he 'thought of them as impersonations of celebrities ' but now wanted to say sorry to those who were 'genuinely hurt or offended ' by the makeup he wore and words he spoke .
During his time on Comedy Central 's The Man Show , between 1993 and 2003 , Kimmel impersonated NBA star Karl Malone .
In a statement today , he said he had 'evolved and matured @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have long been reluctant to address this , as I knew doing so would be celebrated as a victory by those who equate apologies with weakness and cheer for leaders who use prejudice to divide us .
That delay was a mistake .
There is nothing more important to me than your respect , and I apologize to those who were genuinely hurt or offended by the makeup I wore or the words I spoke , '' said Kimmel .
Over the last few days social media users began to recall some of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his impressions of Karl Malone and a Utah Jazz star known as the Mailman .
President Trump was among those chiming in to slam Kimmel , who he referred to as an 'unfunny hack comedian . '
`` To be clear , I ’ m 100 % against punishing comedians for jokes , even bad jokes from unfunny hack comedians like Jimmy Kimmel…but according to the left ’ s own woke rules that @ jimmykimmel wants to force others to live by , it ’ s hard to see how @ ABCNetwork allows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tweeted the President .
Trump also accused ABC of double standards after Roseanne Barr was fired from her TV show for racist comments .
`` I don ’ t think @ jimmykimmel should be fired for inappropriate jokes , but please remind me , how long did it take for @ ABCNetwork / @ Disney to cancel @ therealroseanne ?
I 'm simply anti-double standards for conservatives & libs , so either cancel Kimmel or give Roseanne her show back , '' the President appealed to his 5.2million followers Twitter followers .
Kimmel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the mid-90s , I did a recurring impression of the NBA player Karl Malone .
In the late 90s , I continued impersonating Malone on TV .
We hired makeup artists to make me look as much like Karl Malone as possible .
I never considered that this might be seen as anything other than an imitation of a fellow human being , one that had no more to do with Karl ’ s skin color than it did his bulging muscles and bald head .
I ’ ve done dozens of impressions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Oprah , Eminem , Dick Vitale , Rosie , and many others .
In each case , I thought of them as impersonations of celebrities and nothing more .
Looking back , many of these sketches are embarrassing , and it is frustrating that these thoughtless moments have become a weapon used by some to diminish my criticisms of social and other injustices .
He went on : `` I believe that I have evolved and matured over the last twenty-plus years , and I hope that is evident to anyone who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this will not be the last I hear of this and that it will be used again to try to quiet me .
I love this country too much to allow that .
I won ’ t be bullied into silence by those who feign outrage to advance their oppressive and genuinely racist agendas . ''
He added his break from his current TV duties is nothing to do with the criticism he 's faced '' My summer vacation has been planned for more than a year and includes the next two summers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back to work in September .
Thank you for giving me an opportunity to explain and to those I ’ ve disappointed , I am sorry.
” Last week Kimmel was announced as the host and exectutive producer of the 72nd Emmy Awards .

The chat show host released a statement after Twitter users - including President Donald Trump - called for him to be 'cancelled' over some of his past routines
Jimmy Kimmel has released a statement apologising for the 'embarrassing' use of blackface in some of his old comedy sketches.
The US chat show host said at the time he 'thought of them as impersonations of celebrities' but now wanted to say sorry to those who were 'genuinely hurt or offended' by the makeup he wore and words he spoke.
During his time on Comedy Central's The Man Show, between 1993 and 2003, Kimmel impersonated NBA star Karl Malone.
In a statement today, he said he had 'evolved and matured' since those times.
Image: mirror.co.uk) mirror.co.uk)
"I have long been reluctant to address this, as I knew doing so would be celebrated as a victory by those who equate apologies with weakness and cheer for leaders who use prejudice to divide us. That delay was a mistake. There is nothing more important to me than your respect, and I apologize to those who were genuinely hurt or offended by the makeup I wore or the words I spoke," said Kimmel.
Over the last few days social media users began to recall some of Kimmel's past comedy work, including his impressions of Karl Malone and a Utah Jazz star known as the Mailman.
President Trump was among those chiming in to slam Kimmel, who he referred to as an 'unfunny hack comedian.'
Image: Getty) Getty) Image: AFP) AFP)
"To be clear, I’m 100% against punishing comedians for jokes, even bad jokes from unfunny hack comedians like Jimmy Kimmel…but according to the left’s own woke rules that @jimmykimmel wants to force others to live by, it’s hard to see how @ABCNetwork allows him to keep his show," tweeted the President.
Trump also accused ABC of double standards after Roseanne Barr was fired from her TV show for racist comments.
"I don’t think @jimmykimmel should be fired for inappropriate jokes, but please remind me, how long did it take for @ABCNetwork / @Disney to cancel @therealroseanne? I'm simply anti-double standards for conservatives & libs, so either cancel Kimmel or give Roseanne her show back," the President appealed to his 5.2million followers Twitter followers.
Kimmel said: "On KROQ radio in the mid-90s, I did a recurring impression of the NBA player Karl Malone. In the late 90s, I continued impersonating Malone on TV. We hired makeup artists to make me look as much like Karl Malone as possible. I never considered that this might be seen as anything other than an imitation of a fellow human being, one that had no more to do with Karl’s skin color than it did his bulging muscles and bald head. I’ve done dozens of impressions of famous people, including Snoop Dogg, Oprah, Eminem, Dick Vitale, Rosie, and many others. In each case, I thought of them as impersonations of celebrities and nothing more. Looking back, many of these sketches are embarrassing, and it is frustrating that these thoughtless moments have become a weapon used by some to diminish my criticisms of social and other injustices.
He went on: "I believe that I have evolved and matured over the last twenty-plus years, and I hope that is evident to anyone who watches my show. I know that this will not be the last I hear of this and that it will be used again to try to quiet me. I love this country too much to allow that. I won’t be bullied into silence by those who feign outrage to advance their oppressive and genuinely racist agendas."
He added his break from his current TV duties is nothing to do with the criticism he's faced
"My summer vacation has been planned for more than a year and includes the next two summers off as well. I will be back to work in September. Thank you for giving me an opportunity to explain and to those I’ve disappointed, I am sorry.”
Last week Kimmel was announced as the host and exectutive producer of the 72nd Emmy Awards.


thedailymirror--2020-06-23--Vaccine professor at Oxford Uni says 'little chance' now of proving if it works

A coronavirus vaccine professor at Oxford University says there is now 'little chance ' of proving if it works due to low transmission rates in the UK .
Professor Sarah Gilbert , leading the University of Oxford vaccine trial , said that when Covid-19 transmission was high , lockdown was imposed to bring the rate down .
But since then rates have dropped , and the trial relies on a sufficient number of volunteers to have been exposed to the virus to see whether a vaccine protects them or not .
However , if their chances of being in contact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it will take a long time to demonstrate the efficacy of a vaccine candidate .
Prof Gilbert told the House of Lords Science and Technology committee : `` Of course , what happened was that because it [ transmission ] actually increased much more rapidly than anybody thought was going to happen , we had the lockdown , which fortunately reduced transmission .
`` Not so fortunate for those of us trying to develop vaccines in the UK , because we now have essentially a very large safety immunogenicity study , running in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , of determining efficacy . ''
She added that the researchers ' approach was to work with multiple different countries in different settings to give them the best chance of seeing efficacy in at least one of those countries .
The committee heard the Oxford team is already running a trial in Brazil because the numbers of transmissions are much higher than in the UK .
`` As soon as we get a signal of efficacy and can compare that to the level of immunity that we 're generating , that gives all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them know whether their vaccines are likely to work as well , and whether it will be one dose or two doses , and in older people and in younger people , '' she said .
Follow all coronavirus updates here on our live blog '' So the first efficacy signal is going to be really important and as yet we do n't know which country will be generating that . ''
Prof Gilbert and Professor Robin Shattock , who is leading the Imperial College London trial , said they were optimistic about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should be balanced against known risk of success .
Prof Shattock said vaccine success rates `` tend to be at about 10 % once you start clinical testing '' , but added : `` I think in the UK we are very lucky that we have two [ vaccine ] candidates that are already in clinical evaluation .
`` We think that probably both of those will work individually .
`` We also have the opportunity to have a look at them in combination which I probably think nobody else currently globally is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Prof Shattock , saying that , if necessary , `` we can combine the vaccine to get something that works even better '' .
She added : `` The aim is to protect the population and that does n't mean the vaccination has to be 100 % effective - even with a 50 % efficacy , we could actually go a long way to protect the population . ''

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Professor Chris Whitty: We should be planning for coronavirus to be here until 2021
Professor Chris Whitty: We should be planning for coronavirus to be here until 2021
Professor Sarah Gilbert, who is leading the University of Oxford coronavirus vaccine trial, said that when Covid-19 transmission was high, lockdown was imposed to bring the rate down
Vaccine professor at Oxford University says 'little chance' now of proving if it works
A coronavirus vaccine professor at Oxford University says there is now 'little chance' of proving if it works due to low transmission rates in the UK.
Professor Sarah Gilbert, leading the University of Oxford vaccine trial, said that when Covid-19 transmission was high, lockdown was imposed to bring the rate down.
But since then rates have dropped, and the trial relies on a sufficient number of volunteers to have been exposed to the virus to see whether a vaccine protects them or not.
However, if their chances of being in contact with an infected person are low, it will take a long time to demonstrate the efficacy of a vaccine candidate.
Prof Gilbert told the House of Lords Science and Technology committee: "Of course, what happened was that because it [transmission] actually increased much more rapidly than anybody thought was going to happen, we had the lockdown, which fortunately reduced transmission.
Image: Oxford University) Oxford University)
"Not so fortunate for those of us trying to develop vaccines in the UK, because we now have essentially a very large safety immunogenicity study, running in the UK with little chance, frankly, of determining efficacy."
She added that the researchers' approach was to work with multiple different countries in different settings to give them the best chance of seeing efficacy in at least one of those countries.
The committee heard the Oxford team is already running a trial in Brazil because the numbers of transmissions are much higher than in the UK.
"As soon as we get a signal of efficacy and can compare that to the level of immunity that we're generating, that gives all vaccine developers really helpful information to let them know whether their vaccines are likely to work as well, and whether it will be one dose or two doses, and in older people and in younger people," she said.
Follow all coronavirus updates here on our live blog
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"So the first efficacy signal is going to be really important and as yet we don't know which country will be generating that."
Prof Gilbert and Professor Robin Shattock, who is leading the Imperial College London trial, said they were optimistic about their vaccine approaches but cautioned that optimism should be balanced against known risk of success.
Prof Shattock said vaccine success rates "tend to be at about 10% once you start clinical testing", but added: "I think in the UK we are very lucky that we have two [vaccine] candidates that are already in clinical evaluation.
"We think that probably both of those will work individually.
"We also have the opportunity to have a look at them in combination which I probably think nobody else currently globally is thinking about."
Prof Gilbert agreed with Prof Shattock, saying that, if necessary, "we can combine the vaccine to get something that works even better".
She added: "The aim is to protect the population and that doesn't mean the vaccination has to be 100% effective - even with a 50% efficacy, we could actually go a long way to protect the population."


thedailymirror--2020-06-23--Gabriel Martinelli could miss rest of season as Arsenal's injury crisis worsens

Gabriel Martinelli is the latest Arsenal star to suffer a potentially season-ending injury , as the crisis at the club worsens .
The Brazilian pulled up with a knee complaint in Sunday 's training session at Arsenal 's London Colney base , and reported the issue to the medical department .
On Monday the forward went for a scan to determine the full extent of the injury .
Early indications suggest Martinelli has meniscus damage , which could sideline the £6million signing for the rest of the campaign .
The injury is the latest set-back Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In Arsenal 's first Premier League fixture back against Manchester City the Spaniard lost both Granit Xhaka and Pablo Mari to injury .
Next time out against Brighton , Arsenal keeper Bernd Leno was forced off on a stretcher after landing awkwardly on his leg .
Arteta spoke to reported after the match at the Amex , and admitted he is fearing the worst .
He said : `` It does n't look good but we do n't know anything yet .
`` I do n't know , it was too far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ [ Maupay ] did not have the intention to do that . ''
One slight positive is that Leno 's injury is n't as bad as first feared , although the keeper could still miss the remainder of the season .
The German has suffered minor ligament damage , but is aiming to be back training in just six weeks .
Gunners manager Arteta is also without Cedric Soares , Lucas Torreira , Sokratis and Calum Chambers .
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The Brazilian star suffered a knee complaint in a training session at Arsenal's London Colney base, and Mikel Arteta fears he won't be available again this season
Gabriel Martinelli out for rest of the season as Arsenal's injury crisis worsens
Gabriel Martinelli is the latest Arsenal star to suffer a season-ending injury, as the crisis at the club worsens.
The Brazilian pulled up with a knee complaint in a training session at Arsenal's London Colney base, and reported the issue to the medical department.
The forward then went for a scan to determine the full extent of the injury.
Early indications suggest Martinelli has meniscus damage, which will sideline the £6million signing for the rest of the campaign.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta said: "We had some really bad news again yesterday. In training, in the last action, he got hit by another player.
"He has damaged his knee and the doctor is assessing the extent of the injury but it is not looking good at all.
Image: PA) PA)
"We don't know how long he will be out for but it is looking like months."
The injury is the latest set-back Arteta is having to contend with at the Emirates.
In Arsenal's first Premier League fixture back against Manchester City the Spaniard lost both Granit Xhaka and Pablo Mari to injury.
Next time out against Brighton, Arsenal keeper Bernd Leno was forced off on a stretcher after landing awkwardly on his leg.
Arteta spoke to reported after the match at the Amex, and admitted he is fearing the worst. He said: "It doesn't look good but we don't know anything yet.
Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
"I don't know, it was too far from me. I'm sure he [Maupay] did not have the intention to do that."
One slight positive is that Leno's injury isn't as bad as first feared, although the keeper could still miss the remainder of the season.
The German has suffered minor ligament damage, but is aiming to be back training in just six weeks.
Gunners manager Arteta is also without Cedric Soares, Lucas Torreira, Sokratis and Calum Chambers.
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thedailymirror--2020-06-23--Teen girl killed by stray bullet as she showed her mum TikTok dance moves

A teenage girl has been killed by a stray bullet as she showed her mum some new dance moves from the TikTok social media app .
Amaria Jones , 13 , was struck by the bullet in the living room of her Chicago home on June 20 .
It smashed through a window , the TV and hit her in the neck whilst she was dancing , according to CBS 2 Chicago local news .
Mum Lawanda Jones told reporters of the horrific moment she realised her daughter had been shot .
She was showing me this dance called TikTok @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turned around and I was looking for her and she was on the ground reaching out like this , holding her neck .
I was like , ‘ What ?
!
What ?
!
What ?
!
“ The last thought that I have of my baby is her reaching out with blood gushing out her neck.
” Two teenage boys , aged 15 and 16 , were also wounded in the incident and were taken to hospital in a stable condition .
Amaria ’ s mum told reporters her nephew had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ near where her daughter was killed .
The 13-year-old is the one of five children killed in a wave of unconnected shootings over the Father ’ s Day weekend in the US .
A total of 103 people were shot in Chicago alone , with 13 people killed - five of whom were children or teenagers , CBS reports .
The Chicago community is also mourning the senseless death of toddler Mekhi James , 3 , who was shot and killed while riding in his stepdad ’ s car .
Police are investigating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no arrests have been made .

Amaria Jones, 13, was showing off her new moves in front of the window in her Chicago home when she was hit in the neck and killed
Teen girl killed by stray bullet as she showed her mum TikTok dance moves
A teenage girl has been killed by a stray bullet as she showed her mum some new dance moves from the TikTok social media app.
Amaria Jones, 13, was struck by the bullet in the living room of her Chicago home on June 20.
It smashed through a window, the TV and hit her in the neck whilst she was dancing, according to CBS 2 Chicago local news.
Mum Lawanda Jones told reporters of the horrific moment she realised her daughter had been shot.
She was showing me this dance called TikTok,” she said.
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
“I turned around and I was looking for her and she was on the ground reaching out like this, holding her neck. I was like, ‘What?! What?! What?!
“The last thought that I have of my baby is her reaching out with blood gushing out her neck.”
Two teenage boys, aged 15 and 16, were also wounded in the incident and were taken to hospital in a stable condition.
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
Amaria’s mum told reporters her nephew had been killed by gun violence a year ago near where her daughter was killed.
The 13-year-old is the one of five children killed in a wave of unconnected shootings over the Father’s Day weekend in the US.
A total of 103 people were shot in Chicago alone, with 13 people killed - five of whom were children or teenagers, CBS reports.
The Chicago community is also mourning the senseless death of toddler Mekhi James, 3, who was shot and killed while riding in his stepdad’s car.
Police are investigating the latest tragic incident but as yet no arrests have been made.


thedailymirror--2020-06-23--Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno injury not as bad as first feared

Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno 's injury is not as bad as first feared .
Leno was forced off on a stretcher during the Gunners ' 2-1 defeat by Brighton on the weekend after injuring his leg .
The German had leaped for the ball and landed awkwardly under a challenge from Brighton 's Neal Maupay .
Leno was seen sitting up in the stretcher as he left the pitch and shouting at the Seagulls forward , apparently blaming him for the injury .
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta feared the worst , and after the match told reporters : `` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't know anything yet .
`` I do n't know , it was too far from me .
I 'm sure he [ Maupay ] did not have the intention to do that . ''
But the injury is n't believed to be as bad as first thought , although the German may still be out for the rest of the season .
Leno has suffered minor ligament damage , and is aiming to be back training in just six weeks .
Maupay was very apologetic following the match .
He said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arteta to apologise .
I never meant to injure the keeper , I just jumped for the ball .
`` Some of the Arsenal players need to learn humility sometimes , they were talking a lot and got what they deserved .
`` Until the keeper gets the ball you never know what can happen .
`` It 's football there is contact , I am really sorry for him , I apologise again and wish him a speedy recovery . ''
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Arsenal's Bernd Leno was forced off on a stretcher after leaping to catch the ball and landing awkwardly on his leg under a challenge from Brighton's Neal Maupay
Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno injury not as bad as first feared
Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno's injury is not as bad as first feared.
Leno was forced off on a stretcher during the Gunners' 2-1 defeat by Brighton on the weekend after injuring his leg.
The German had leaped for the ball and landed awkwardly under a challenge from Brighton's Neal Maupay.
Leno was seen sitting up in the stretcher as he left the pitch and shouting at the Seagulls forward, apparently blaming him for the injury.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta feared the worst, and after the match told reporters: "It doesn't look good but we don't know anything yet.
"I don't know, it was too far from me. I'm sure he [Maupay] did not have the intention to do that."
Image: RICHARD HEATHCOTE/NMC/GETTY IMAGES POOL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) RICHARD HEATHCOTE/NMC/GETTY IMAGES POOL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
But the injury isn't believed to be as bad as first thought, although the German may still be out for the rest of the season.
Leno has suffered minor ligament damage, and is aiming to be back training in just six weeks.
Maupay was very apologetic following the match. He said: "At half-time I went to Mikel Arteta to apologise. I never meant to injure the keeper, I just jumped for the ball.
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
"Some of the Arsenal players need to learn humility sometimes, they were talking a lot and got what they deserved.
"Until the keeper gets the ball you never know what can happen.
"It's football there is contact, I am really sorry for him, I apologise again and wish him a speedy recovery."
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thedailymirror--2020-06-23--Chris Whitty warns lockdown easing not risk-free - and may be wrong in hindsight

England 's Chief Medical Officer tonight issued a stark warning that coronavirus is n't over in the final daily press conference of the pandemic .
Chris Whitty warned the vast range of lockdown changes from July 4 will be a `` balance of risk '' , saying : `` It is not risk free - absolutely not risk free .
Nobody thinks it is . ''
The expert said he would be `` surprised and delighted '' if the current situation was over by winter .
He added : `` We may at some point say that particular bit of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much of a risk with the benefit of hindsight , and we have to go back on it .
“ But it is a balance of risk informed by reasonable professional judgements . ''
Prof Whitty and the Chief Scientific Advisor , Sir Patrick Vallance , both declined to say they personally supported the lockdown easing measures in England .
Instead they both said their job was to advise the government - and that advice was clearly that no option could be risk-free .
The comments leave a cloud over Boris Johnson 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` hibernation '' with pubs , restaurants and hairdressers opening from July 4 .
The PM tonight said he was looking forward to going to a restaurant and , eventually , playing cricket .
But he also said the fight against coronavirus is far from over and admitted more local outbreaks are likely .
Prof Whitty was asked if he was personally comfortable with the wide range of lockdown easing measures - which go further than Scotland and Wales .
He replied : `` Personally am I comfortable with it ?
`` This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s like many things in medicine .
You don ’ t go for an operation unless you absolutely have to - it ’ s a balance of risk .
“ And I think this is a reasonable balance of risk .
It is not risk free - absolutely not risk free .
Nobody thinks it is . ''
Prof Whitty also sent a warning to the public over cuts to the `` two-metre rule '' .
People in England are now being asked to stay `` one metre plus '' away from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mitigation like sitting side-by-side or wearing a face mask .
But this is only if they can not stay two metres apart and two metres is still the preferred option .
Prof Whitty warned : `` If people don ’ t take the mitigations seriously - if people her a distorted version of what ’ s being said that says this is all fine now , it ’ s gone away - and start behaving in ways they normally would have before this virus happened - yes , we will get an uptick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ critical people stick to the guidance that has been given .
“ There may well be upticks anyway , there will certainly will be local outbreaks as the PM has said , that is to be expected with this.
” He went on : “ I would be surprised and delighted if we weren ’ t in this current situation through the winter and into next Spring .
“ I expect there to be a significant amount of coronavirus circulating at least into that time.
” Patrick Vallance said there is evidence that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ side , ventilation , face coverings , the overall number of people in a room and spending less time together - a one-metre gap can present “ equivalent risk ” to two metres .
He said : “ That ’ s the basis for how you can make decisions and those are then policy decisions on the back of that .
“ SAGE is clearly not a decision making body - it ’ s an advisory body.
” Asked directly if he supported the package of lockdown easing , Sir Patrick said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It can not be risk free .
Every time you take a step to open up there is some associated risk with that .
“ The right way to deal with that is to monitor , measure , and be prepared to take steps to reverse things as they need to be.
” Prof Whitty admitted scientists had a `` very limited understanding about what countermeasures would work '' when the pandemic began .
He added : “ We still have a long way to go in terms of learning all the details @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a different understanding of this virus .
“ And therefore as our understanding changes , our countermeasures change , the epidemiology changes , of course there may be a possibility to relax some things and there may be sometimes a need to increase others .
“ This shouldn ’ t be seen as a static picture for several different reasons .
“ But it ’ s going to be a long haul and everybody standing here fully appreciates this is going to be a long haul .
”

All you need to know from the June 23 Covid-19 briefing
All you need to know from the June 23 Covid-19 briefing
The Chief Medical Officer for England said no option could be risk-free - and said while he gives scientific advice, it's for politicians to take decisions
Chris Whitty warns lockdown changes aren't risk-free - and could be wrong in hindsight
England's Chief Medical Officer tonight issued a stark warning that coronavirus isn't over in the final daily press conference of the pandemic.
Chris Whitty warned the vast range of lockdown changes from July 4 will be a "balance of risk", saying: "It is not risk free - absolutely not risk free. Nobody thinks it is."
The expert said he would be "surprised and delighted" if the current situation was over by winter.
He added: "We may at some point say that particular bit of the decisions that were taken is too much of a risk with the benefit of hindsight, and we have to go back on it.
“But it is a balance of risk informed by reasonable professional judgements."
Prof Whitty and the Chief Scientific Advisor, Sir Patrick Vallance, both declined to say they personally supported the lockdown easing measures in England.
Image: 10 Downing Street/AFP via Getty) 10 Downing Street/AFP via Getty)
Instead they both said their job was to advise the government - and that advice was clearly that no option could be risk-free.
The comments leave a cloud over Boris Johnson's boast that England would come out of "hibernation" with pubs, restaurants and hairdressers opening from July 4.
The PM tonight said he was looking forward to going to a restaurant and, eventually, playing cricket.
But he also said the fight against coronavirus is far from over and admitted more local outbreaks are likely.
Prof Whitty was asked if he was personally comfortable with the wide range of lockdown easing measures - which go further than Scotland and Wales.
He replied: "Personally am I comfortable with it?
"This is a balance of risk. It’s like many things in medicine. You don’t go for an operation unless you absolutely have to - it’s a balance of risk.
“And I think this is a reasonable balance of risk. It is not risk free - absolutely not risk free. Nobody thinks it is."
Prof Whitty also sent a warning to the public over cuts to the "two-metre rule".
People in England are now being asked to stay "one metre plus" away from each other - one metre but with mitigation like sitting side-by-side or wearing a face mask.
But this is only if they cannot stay two metres apart and two metres is still the preferred option.
Prof Whitty warned: "If people don’t take the mitigations seriously - if people her a distorted version of what’s being said that says this is all fine now, it’s gone away - and start behaving in ways they normally would have before this virus happened - yes, we will get an uptick for sure. So it is absolutely critical people stick to the guidance that has been given.
“There may well be upticks anyway, there will certainly will be local outbreaks as the PM has said, that is to be expected with this.”
He went on: “I would be surprised and delighted if we weren’t in this current situation through the winter and into next Spring.
“I expect there to be a significant amount of coronavirus circulating at least into that time.”
Patrick Vallance said there is evidence that with mitigations - like sitting side by side, ventilation, face coverings, the overall number of people in a room and spending less time together - a one-metre gap can present “equivalent risk” to two metres.
He said: “That’s the basis for how you can make decisions and those are then policy decisions on the back of that.
“SAGE is clearly not a decision making body - it’s an advisory body.”
Asked directly if he supported the package of lockdown easing, Sir Patrick said: “It is not risk free. It cannot be risk free. Every time you take a step to open up there is some associated risk with that.
“The right way to deal with that is to monitor, measure, and be prepared to take steps to reverse things as they need to be.”
Prof Whitty admitted scientists had a "very limited understanding about what countermeasures would work" when the pandemic began.
He added: “We still have a long way to go in terms of learning all the details.
“Every few weeks we have a different understanding of this virus.
“And therefore as our understanding changes, our countermeasures change, the epidemiology changes, of course there may be a possibility to relax some things and there may be sometimes a need to increase others.
“This shouldn’t be seen as a static picture for several different reasons.
“But it’s going to be a long haul and everybody standing here fully appreciates this is going to be a long haul.”


thedailymirror--2020-06-23--Wife who feared dying alone with coronavirus left desperate message for husband

A woman who feared she was going to die alone made a heart-wrenching ‘ final message ’ for her husband after being struck down with coronavirus .
Sandra McSorley left a desperate voicemail for her partner as she battled to breathe just a few hours after coming down with Covid-19 symptoms , Glasgow Live reports .
The terrified 54-year-old was alone in her Dumbarton home when she took ill .
Husband Derek was away with the Army Reserve , and she became so ill she feared she would die alone .
Sandra , whose only underlying health condition was prolapsed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ill on March 21 .
She said : “ I was eating my dinner at 6pm when I noticed I had a bit of a sore throat .
At 7pm I had developed a cough and by 8pm I could hardly breathe .
“ My husband , Derek , was away .
I spoke to him late at night and he couldn ’ t believe the state that I was in .
“ I left a message on my phone , in case anything happened to me .
“ I remember saying that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I honestly didn ’ t think I would make it through that first night .
When the fever kicks in you just get lost in your thoughts and you don ’ t know what ’ s happening.
” After Derek had travelled back to support his wife , the couple phoned NHS24 - who advised them to self-isolate for two weeks .
Sandra was eventually hospitalised but has been left with a blood clot on her lung , migraines and fatigue .
Sandra ’ s personal battle has also left her furious at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Glasgow Live : “ I feel like a lot of young people think they aren ’ t going to get it , but I think they forget that they can be carriers .
“ They can take it in to their families and don ’ t realise that they ’ ve got it .
`` You just don ’ t know where you can catch it , and you don ’ t know who you can take it to .
”

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Sandra McSorley, 54, was alone in her Dumbarton home when she came down with Covid-19 symptoms. Fearing the worst, she sent a desperate voicemail to her husband who was away with the Army Reserve
Wife who feared dying alone from coronavirus left heart-wrenching message for husband
A woman who feared she was going to die alone made a heart-wrenching ‘final message’ for her husband after being struck down with coronavirus.
Sandra McSorley left a desperate voicemail for her partner as she battled to breathe just a few hours after coming down with Covid-19 symptoms, Glasgow Live reports.
The terrified 54-year-old was alone in her Dumbarton home when she took ill.
Husband Derek was away with the Army Reserve, and she became so ill she feared she would die alone.
Sandra, whose only underlying health condition was prolapsed discs in her spine, first fell ill on March 21.
Image: Lennox Herald) Lennox Herald)
She said: “I was eating my dinner at 6pm when I noticed I had a bit of a sore throat. At 7pm I had developed a cough and by 8pm I could hardly breathe.
“It hit me so quickly.
“My husband, Derek, was away. I spoke to him late at night and he couldn’t believe the state that I was in.
“I left a message on my phone, in case anything happened to me.
“I remember saying that I was frightened and worried.
"I honestly didn’t think I would make it through that first night.
When the fever kicks in you just get lost in your thoughts and you don’t know what’s happening.”
After Derek had travelled back to support his wife, the couple phoned NHS24 - who advised them to self-isolate for two weeks.
Sandra was eventually hospitalised but has been left with a blood clot on her lung, migraines and fatigue.
Sandra’s personal battle has also left her furious at people flouting lockdown rules.
She told Glasgow Live: “I feel like a lot of young people think they aren’t going to get it, but I think they forget that they can be carriers.
“They can take it in to their families and don’t realise that they’ve got it.
"You just don’t know where you can catch it, and you don’t know who you can take it to.”


thedailymirror--2020-06-23--Kim Kardashian fans in disbelief over unrecognisable snaps where she does chores

Kim Kardashian looked unrecognisable as she unveiled a number of seemingly candid snaps as she lounged about her home .
The 39-year-old Keeping Up With The Kardashians star was fresh faced as she appeared to do her laundry , laze on the sofa and hang around in bed .
Unlike her typically glamorous social media pics , the reality star had ditched the makeup for a more natural shot - and even shared a smile instead of a pout .
Kim was promoting her new Skims loungewear collection in the posts and wore a number of different outfits for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kim donned a grey number as she smiled in front of a washing machine .
The others saw her munch on popcorn and then roll about in bed as she posed in front of her camera .
She dubbed the new collection , `` ultra soft and stretchy sleepwear and loungewear to keep you cool this Summer . ''
The collection , that comes in colours black and grey , ranges between the prices of $ 22 to $ 128 .
Kim was quickly inundated with comments from her 176 million Instagram followers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Among them , some questioned whether Kim actually did laundry .
`` What a surprise , she is pretty without make-up !
!
!
! ''
added another .
A third added : `` Why you lying , You do n't know how to do laundry . ''
The television star 's latest business venture came shortly after she sparked concern as fans feared that she had 'removed her ribs ' .
In a post shared earlier in the day , Kim donned a miniscule corset that unveiled a near impossible tiny @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concerns for Kim being unable to breathe or having had her ribs removed to achieve the look .
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Kim Kardashian sparks concern she's 'removed her ribs' as she models tiny corset
Kim Kardashian sparks concern she's 'removed her ribs' as she models tiny corset
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The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star shared a collection of pictures where she ditched her usual glam
Kim Kardashian fans in disbelief over unrecognisable snaps as she does chores
Kim Kardashian looked unrecognisable as she unveiled a number of seemingly candid snaps as she lounged about her home.
The 39-year-old Keeping Up With The Kardashians star was fresh faced as she appeared to do her laundry, laze on the sofa and hang around in bed.
Unlike her typically glamorous social media pics, the reality star had ditched the makeup for a more natural shot - and even shared a smile instead of a pout.
Kim was promoting her new Skims loungewear collection in the posts and wore a number of different outfits for the carefully curated pictures.
In one, Kim donned a grey number as she smiled in front of a washing machine.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
The others saw her munch on popcorn and then roll about in bed as she posed in front of her camera.
She dubbed the new collection, "ultra soft and stretchy sleepwear and loungewear to keep you cool this Summer."
The collection, that comes in colours black and grey, ranges between the prices of $22 to $128.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Image: Kim Kardashian/Instagram) Kim Kardashian/Instagram)
Kim was quickly inundated with comments from her 176 million Instagram followers after sharing the post on June 23.
Among them, some questioned whether Kim actually did laundry.
"U DO LAUNDRY?" one fan wrote.
"What a surprise, she is pretty without make-up!!!!" added another.
A third added: "Why you lying, You don't know how to do laundry."
The television star's latest business venture came shortly after she sparked concern as fans feared that she had 'removed her ribs'.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
In a post shared earlier in the day, Kim donned a miniscule corset that unveiled a near impossible tiny waist.
The post was flooded with concerns for Kim being unable to breathe or having had her ribs removed to achieve the look.
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