thedailymirror--2020-03-26--Grieving families share reality of funeral planning during coronavirus lockdown

Families who have lost loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic are struggling to grieve properly under the new strict social restrictions .
Anna Bowen and Christiana Arcieri are both mourning a family member who died of causes unrelated to coronavirus during the pandemic .
Social distancing rules mean they are unable to be comforted in person by friends and family , and must now work out how the funerals can go ahead , Wales Online reported .
Christiana is distraught about the funeral that faces her mother , which she fears even she will not be able to attend if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she has `` given my dead pets better funerals . ''
Have you had an important family event disrupted by coronavirus ?
Email webnews @ trinitymirror.com According to Jon Levett , chief executive of the National Association of Funeral Directors , at this time funerals should be attended by close family members only .
Social distancing guidelines , which advise people to stand two metres apart , should be followed .
Now both the women are pleading with people to follow government advice aimed at stemming the virus 's spread so they do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Last week Anna 's husband Delme Bowen died in Ty Bryngwyn hospice eight years after he was diagnosed with a brain tumour .
The 49-year-old mechanic was known as a `` one of a kind '' gentleman who would help anyone and loved Newquay , chocolate and his crane Delilah .
Despite having discussed his funeral wishes with his wife of 13 years , Delme can not be laid to rest as he wanted until after the social restrictions are lifted .
This includes his desire for his ashes to be taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lorry .
Anna , who has been told to self-isolate for 12 weeks due to a heart and lung condition , said : “ The hardest bit is that we would have had family and friends around us and now nobody can be here and give us a hug or visit us .
“ My eldest son is in Cardiff in isolation and he can ’ t come here because we are in lockdown .
“ I don ’ t think we ’ re grieving properly , I think it will hit hardest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When the time comes and people can come here that will be when our grief starts coming through .
“ We are going to the crematorium next week in Narbeth .
We are trying to find out if there ’ s a way of recording it but to be honest it will be a very quiet affair .
“ I didn ’ t even know about flowers but someone messaged me to ask if I wanted any foliage for Delme ’ s coffin .
“ Delme had planned his funeral and we can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the moment but we will have to do it in two different stages.
” Delme , father to Harry , six , and Lucy , nine , and step-father to Mark , 18 , was initially diagnosed with a brain tumour after suffering from an unusual heat sensation down one side of his body .
The HGV mechanic endured two operations , but was told before Christmas last year that the treatment had been unsuccessful .
He died in the hospice on Saturday morning , two hours before Anna had planned to visit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ video opening up about her grief , pleading with others to stay home .
In the video , Anna said : “ The worry of this coronavirus is giving me panic attacks .
It ’ s worrying the kids , they think I ’ m going to die now .
`` I think we have to take it that I am the only parent here , as many of you are and that the reality is if one of catches it we could die .
“ I am so lucky for the support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ isolated but today I have to go out to register [ Delme ’ s ] death , something I didn ’ t think I would have to do and I did n't think I 'd have to do in this time .
“ I am absolutely petrified and will take every precaution I can .
“ I just want people to realise that this is serious , lives will change .
Our lives will change not because of coronavirus , we have lost the man we love .
“ I just want people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happens to me you will have to look at my kids daily and explain why you went out - was it for fun ?
Just stay at home.
” Christina 's life has also changed significantly in the past few days .
As well as having to postpone her wedding and put her career as an exercise instructor on hold due to the lockdown , her 75-year-old mother Gillian Haslam died from natural causes .
Fortunately Christina was able to be with her during her final moments at Bridgend care home .
However @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be able to see her mother resting before the service , wearing the dress she had bought for her daughter 's wedding .
Christiana , 40 , said : `` If people had been listening to the guidance we would n't be in this situation .
We ca n't do anything about the spread of the virus but people having been going to pubs and flocking to beaches .
`` If people had n't been doing things like this we would n't be in lock down and I would be in a scenario @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mum in the dress she was meant to be wearing for my wedding .
`` I do n't want my last memory of her to be of her passing away .
I have n't been sleeping because of it , I want to see my mum at peace in that dress . ''
Due to travel restrictions , Christiana fears her siblings and aunts will not be able to make it to Wales to attend the service .
Instead she faces holding the ceremony at her local crematorium accompanied only by her partner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ No-one will be there .
All the florists have closed down now and the funeral parlour have said they are not offering flowers .
`` I was n't able to upgrade her coffin as all they are offering is the basic coffins .
I have n't even been able to meet my vicar , I 've had to FaceTime , it 's horrific .
The church service has always been hugely important to us but we ca n't hold it .
`` My mother has been battling dementia for such a long time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it to be like for her .
`` Quite frankly I have given my dead pets better funerals . ''
Christiana , who lives in Llantwit Major , wants to encourage others to stay in to prevent harsher lockdown rules from being imposed .
She is worried that , like in Italy , funeral services may be banned completely in the days and weeks to come .
She said : `` I could end up not being able to see my mum , I could end up not being able to go to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the same situation and if we ca n't calm this down come a few weeks then people wo n't have to go through this ordeal . ''

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Anna Bowen and Christiana Arcieri, from Wales, have lost loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic and are now working out how to mourn amidst social restrictions
Families who have lost loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic are struggling to grieve properly under the new strict social restrictions.
Anna Bowen and Christiana Arcieri are both mourning a family member who died of causes unrelated to coronavirus during the pandemic.
Social distancing rules mean they are unable to be comforted in person by friends and family, and must now work out how the funerals can go ahead, Wales Online reported.
Christiana is distraught about the funeral that faces her mother, which she fears even she will not be able to attend if social restrictions are tightened.
She said she has "given my dead pets better funerals."
Have you had an important family event disrupted by coronavirus? Email webnews@trinitymirror.com
Image: WalesOnline/ WS) WalesOnline/ WS)
According to Jon Levett, chief executive of the National Association of Funeral Directors, at this time funerals should be attended by close family members only.
Social distancing guidelines, which advise people to stand two metres apart, should be followed.
Now both the women are pleading with people to follow government advice aimed at stemming the virus's spread so they don't find themselves in the same position.
Last week Anna's husband Delme Bowen died in Ty Bryngwyn hospice eight years after he was diagnosed with a brain tumour.
The 49-year-old mechanic was known as a "one of a kind" gentleman who would help anyone and loved Newquay, chocolate and his crane Delilah.
Despite having discussed his funeral wishes with his wife of 13 years, Delme cannot be laid to rest as he wanted until after the social restrictions are lifted.
This includes his desire for his ashes to be taken to his final resting place in a lorry.
Anna, who has been told to self-isolate for 12 weeks due to a heart and lung condition, said: “The hardest bit is that we would have had family and friends around us and now nobody can be here and give us a hug or visit us.
“My eldest son is in Cardiff in isolation and he can’t come here because we are in lockdown.
“I don’t think we’re grieving properly, I think it will hit hardest when we start seeing people again. When the time comes and people can come here that will be when our grief starts coming through.
Image: WalesOnline/ WS) WalesOnline/ WS)
“We are going to the crematorium next week in Narbeth. We are trying to find out if there’s a way of recording it but to be honest it will be a very quiet affair.
“I didn’t even know about flowers but someone messaged me to ask if I wanted any foliage for Delme’s coffin.
“Delme had planned his funeral and we can’t carry out his wishes at the moment but we will have to do it in two different stages.”
Delme, father to Harry, six, and Lucy, nine, and step-father to Mark, 18, was initially diagnosed with a brain tumour after suffering from an unusual heat sensation down one side of his body.
The HGV mechanic endured two operations, but was told before Christmas last year that the treatment had been unsuccessful.
He died in the hospice on Saturday morning, two hours before Anna had planned to visit him.
On Tuesday Anna made a video opening up about her grief, pleading with others to stay home.
In the video, Anna said: “The worry of this coronavirus is giving me panic attacks. It’s worrying the kids, they think I’m going to die now.
Image: WalesOnline/ WS) WalesOnline/ WS)
"I think we have to take it that I am the only parent here, as many of you are and that the reality is if one of catches it we could die.
“I am so lucky for the support around the community to help me stay isolated but today I have to go out to register [Delme’s] death, something I didn’t think I would have to do and I didn't think I'd have to do in this time.
“I am absolutely petrified and will take every precaution I can.
“I just want people to realise that this is serious, lives will change. Our lives will change not because of coronavirus, we have lost the man we love.
“I just want people to take this seriously otherwise if something happens to me you will have to look at my kids daily and explain why you went out - was it for fun? Just stay at home.”
Christina's life has also changed significantly in the past few days.
As well as having to postpone her wedding and put her career as an exercise instructor on hold due to the lockdown, her 75-year-old mother Gillian Haslam died from natural causes.
Fortunately Christina was able to be with her during her final moments at Bridgend care home.
However, government guidelines mean she will not be able to see her mother resting before the service, wearing the dress she had bought for her daughter's wedding.
Image: WalesOnline/ WS) WalesOnline/ WS)
Christiana, 40, said: "If people had been listening to the guidance we wouldn't be in this situation. We can't do anything about the spread of the virus but people having been going to pubs and flocking to beaches.
"If people hadn't been doing things like this we wouldn't be in lock down and I would be in a scenario where I would get to see my mum in the dress she was meant to be wearing for my wedding.
"I don't want my last memory of her to be of her passing away. I haven't been sleeping because of it, I want to see my mum at peace in that dress."
Due to travel restrictions, Christiana fears her siblings and aunts will not be able to make it to Wales to attend the service.
Instead she faces holding the ceremony at her local crematorium accompanied only by her partner and children.
She said: "No-one will be there. All the florists have closed down now and the funeral parlour have said they are not offering flowers.
"I wasn't able to upgrade her coffin as all they are offering is the basic coffins. I haven't even been able to meet my vicar, I've had to FaceTime, it's horrific. The church service has always been hugely important to us but we can't hold it.
"My mother has been battling dementia for such a long time and this isn't what I want it to be like for her.
"Quite frankly I have given my dead pets better funerals."
Christiana, who lives in Llantwit Major, wants to encourage others to stay in to prevent harsher lockdown rules from being imposed.
She is worried that, like in Italy, funeral services may be banned completely in the days and weeks to come.
She said: "I could end up not being able to see my mum, I could end up not being able to go to the funeral.
"Other people are in the same situation and if we can't calm this down come a few weeks then people won't have to go through this ordeal."


thedailymirror--2020-03-26--David and Victoria Beckham celebrate family engagement amid coronavirus crisis

David Beckham 's father Ted has announced his engagement to solicitor Hilary Meredith .
The couple met last year through their charity work for army veterans at Broughton House Veteran Care Village .
A joint statement from the pair , who are currently self-isolating at home in Cheshire , said : `` While there are far more important things going on in the world right now , we are thrilled to say that we are happily engaged .
Ted , 71 , was previously married to David 's mother Sandra , and they divorced in 2002 after 32 years of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fame as a catalyst for the breakdown of their marriage , writing in his autobiography : `` All the hype , all the stress , all the attention - it was n't a world we were used to and it was very tough .
`` I do n't think we were really prepared for it - although I 'm not sure there 's much you can do to prepare yourself .
`` You just get swept along in it and bowled along .
But it does wear you down . ''
Ted and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three children ; Lynne , David , and Joanne - and their divorce hit the kids hard .
The marriage hit the rocks as Becks was enduring the turbulent last months of his Manchester United career .
Former Red Devils boss Sir Alex Ferguson , who controversially sold his midfield star to Real Madrid for £25million in 2003 , accused him of putting his own agenda ahead of that of the club .
Ted said at the time : `` David found that hard to take and he was hardly helped by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through the final stages of our divorce .
`` David has spoken about how hard our splitting up was for him - it was tough for all our children .
`` I know they were all pretty much grown up by the time we got divorced but it was still a heck of a shock for them .
`` The last thing I wanted was for them to take sides .
The problems lay between Sandra and me , not with any of them .
`` We 'd been married for 33 years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the only thing we had in common was football . ''
His now-fiancee Meredith is a solicitor , lobbyist and campaigner best known for her work on behalf of the UK armed forces , veterans and their families .
She runs law firm Hilary Meredith Solicitors and is also Visiting Professor of Law and Veterans ' Affairs at the University of Chester .
Both of David 's parents make frequent appearances on his Instagram page .
Paying tribute to his father on his 70th birthday in 2018 , David shared a photo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ child .
He wrote : `` Happy birthday dad ... Nice tash btw , now you can see where I got my change of hair styles .
Have the most amazing day you deserve it ..
Happy 70th love you . ''

David Beckham: The former Real Madrid and Man Utd star in numbers
David Beckham: The former Real Madrid and Man Utd star in numbers
David Beckham's dad Ted is engaged to his new partner Hilary Meredith, having divorced wife Sandra in 2002 after 32 years of marriage
David Beckham's father Ted has announced his engagement to solicitor Hilary Meredith.
The couple met last year through their charity work for army veterans at Broughton House Veteran Care Village.
A joint statement from the pair, who are currently self-isolating at home in Cheshire, said: "While there are far more important things going on in the world right now, we are thrilled to say that we are happily engaged.
"Stay safe everyone."
Ted, 71, was previously married to David's mother Sandra, and they divorced in 2002 after 32 years of marriage.
Image: PA) PA)
Ted cited his son's fame as a catalyst for the breakdown of their marriage, writing in his autobiography: "All the hype, all the stress, all the attention - it wasn't a world we were used to and it was very tough.
"I don't think we were really prepared for it - although I'm not sure there's much you can do to prepare yourself.
"You just get swept along in it and bowled along. But it does wear you down."
Ted and Sandra married in autumn 1969 and had three children; Lynne, David, and Joanne - and their divorce hit the kids hard.
The marriage hit the rocks as Becks was enduring the turbulent last months of his Manchester United career.
Image: davidbeckham/Instagram) davidbeckham/Instagram) Image: Michael Regan) Michael Regan)
Former Red Devils boss Sir Alex Ferguson, who controversially sold his midfield star to Real Madrid for £25million in 2003, accused him of putting his own agenda ahead of that of the club.
Ted said at the time: "David found that hard to take and he was hardly helped by the fact that Sandra and I were going through the final stages of our divorce.
"David has spoken about how hard our splitting up was for him - it was tough for all our children.
"I know they were all pretty much grown up by the time we got divorced but it was still a heck of a shock for them.
"The last thing I wanted was for them to take sides. The problems lay between Sandra and me, not with any of them.
"We'd been married for 33 years and had simply drifted apart. Just about the only thing we had in common was football."
His now-fiancee Meredith is a solicitor, lobbyist and campaigner best known for her work on behalf of the UK armed forces, veterans and their families.
She runs law firm Hilary Meredith Solicitors and is also Visiting Professor of Law and Veterans' Affairs at the University of Chester.
Both of David's parents make frequent appearances on his Instagram page.
Paying tribute to his father on his 70th birthday in 2018, David shared a photo of them together when he was a child.
He wrote: "Happy birthday dad ... Nice tash btw, now you can see where I got my change of hair styles. Have the most amazing day you deserve it .. Happy 70th love you."


thedailymirror--2020-03-26--The 7 Man Utd youngsters tipped for stardom by Sir Alex Ferguson in 2001

Sir Alex Ferguson spent over 25 years at Manchester United and in that time saw plenty of academy talent flourish .
The famous Class of 92 were the most successful products of the academy and helped the Red Devils enjoy a period of dominance .
David Beckham , Paul Scholes and the Neville brothers are just four of the players to enjoy the benefits of United 's faith in youth .
Ever since they broke into the first team they were used as the measuring point for all who came after them .
The likes of Marcus Rashford , Mason @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the last five years who hope to follow in their footsteps .
But back in 2001 Ferguson thought he may have been on to another gold mine and hailed seven young players - but did they actually go on to fulfill their potential ?
We 'll allow Ferguson this one given the Scotsman spent the best part of his career at Old Trafford .
He won five Premier League titles as well as the Champions League in 2008 .
Testament to his reputation in Manchester was the fact that several supporters cited his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a major reason behind their loss to Barcelona .
Fletcher also scored a memorable winner against Chelsea in 2005 which ended their 40-match unbeaten run - it was just his fourth United goal .
The bulk of his career was spent at MK Dons so not particularly a career that hit the heights .
Chadwick spent five years at Old Trafford without ever establishing himself in the first team picture .
Like most youngsters on the periphery he saw the majority of his opportunities come in the League Cup .
In total @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scoring just twice .
The winger initially looked as if he may make the grade at Old Trafford after being handed his debut in the Champions League .
But in 2004 he was ushered out the exit door as part of the deal that bought Alan Smith in from Leeds .
He also played for Preston and Stoke , enjoying four years in the top flight with the Trotters .
Nowadays he is player coach at League Two side Port Vale , the club where he has spent the last four years .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and then penned a professional deal a year later .
He would go on to have loan spells away at Crewe , Colchester and Bradford before heading north of the border to Livingston in 2005 .
Fair to say that Tierney did n't fulfill the potential Ferguson felt he had , although he was trying to break into a side that went on to win a hat-trick of league titles .
Perhaps not gifted enough to be a regular at United but certainly good enough to make the grade in the Premier League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ point for this one .
He was on the books at Old Trafford for five years , scoring six times in 36 games during the 2005/06 season .
But he was loaned out to West Brom before spells at Sunderland , Fulham and Aston Villa .
Richardson scored a memorable winner for the Black Cats in the Tyne derby at the Stadium of Light .
By no means an integral part of United 's success but still deserving of a place in the first team squad .
O'Shea spent over a decade at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the club as he picked up five league titles and a Champions League winners medal .
The Irishman scored a late winner for United in front of the Kop at Anfield which was crucial in their 2006/07 title success .
14 years after Ferguson 's prediction Stewart was lining up to run in the 2015 general election for the Scottish National Party .
Not a career that went as he may have planned then after leaving United in 2005 , playing for both Edinburgh clubs .
Stewart 's game time at United came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Roy Keane , but when a full squad was available he struggled to get a look in .

Man Utd have always been known for the success of their academy and almost 20 years ago Sir Alex Ferguson thought he found another crop of talent
The 7 Man Utd youngsters hailed by Sir Alex Ferguson in 2001 - and how they turned out
Sir Alex Ferguson spent over 25 years at Manchester United and in that time saw plenty of academy talent flourish.
The famous Class of 92 were the most successful products of the academy and helped the Red Devils enjoy a period of dominance.
David Beckham, Paul Scholes and the Neville brothers are just four of the players to enjoy the benefits of United's faith in youth.
Ever since they broke into the first team they were used as the measuring point for all who came after them.
The likes of Marcus Rashford, Mason Greenwood and Brandon Williams are players in the last five years who hope to follow in their footsteps.
But back in 2001 Ferguson thought he may have been on to another gold mine and hailed seven young players - but did they actually go on to fulfill their potential?
Image: Reuters) Reuters)
Darren Fletcher
We'll allow Ferguson this one given the Scotsman spent the best part of his career at Old Trafford.
He won five Premier League titles as well as the Champions League in 2008.
Testament to his reputation in Manchester was the fact that several supporters cited his absence in the 2009 Champions League final as a major reason behind their loss to Barcelona.
Fletcher also scored a memorable winner against Chelsea in 2005 which ended their 40-match unbeaten run - it was just his fourth United goal.
Image: John Peters) John Peters)
Luke Chadwick
The bulk of his career was spent at MK Dons so not particularly a career that hit the heights.
Chadwick spent five years at Old Trafford without ever establishing himself in the first team picture.
Like most youngsters on the periphery he saw the majority of his opportunities come in the League Cup.
In total he made 38 appearances for the club scoring just twice.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Danny Pugh
The winger initially looked as if he may make the grade at Old Trafford after being handed his debut in the Champions League.
But in 2004 he was ushered out the exit door as part of the deal that bought Alan Smith in from Leeds.
He also played for Preston and Stoke, enjoying four years in the top flight with the Potters.
Nowadays he is player coach at League Two side Port Vale, the club where he has spent the last four years.
Image: PA) PA)
Paul Tierney
The youngster signed for United in 1999 and then penned a professional deal a year later.
He would go on to have loan spells away at Crewe, Colchester and Bradford before heading north of the border to Livingston in 2005.
Fair to say that Tierney didn't fulfill the potential Ferguson felt he had, although he was trying to break into a side that went on to win a hat-trick of league titles.
Kieran Richardson
Perhaps not gifted enough to be a regular at United but certainly good enough to make the grade in the Premier League, we'll give Ferguson half a point for this one.
He was on the books at Old Trafford for five years, scoring six times in 36 games during the 2005/06 season.
But he was loaned out to West Brom before spells at Sunderland, Fulham and Aston Villa.
Richardson scored a memorable winner for the Black Cats in the Tyne derby at the Stadium of Light.
Image: Reuters) Reuters)
John O'Shea
By no means an integral part of United's success but still deserving of a place in the first team squad.
O'Shea spent over a decade at Old Trafford and made 393 appearances for the club as he picked up five league titles and a Champions League winners medal.
The Irishman scored a late winner for United in front of the Kop at Anfield which was crucial in their 2006/07 title success.
Image: AFP) AFP)
Michael Stewart
14 years after Ferguson's prediction Stewart was lining up to run in the 2015 general election for the Scottish National Party.
Not a career that went as he may have planned then after leaving United in 2005, playing for both Edinburgh clubs.
Stewart's game time at United came about due to an injury to captain Roy Keane, but when a full squad was available he struggled to get a look in.


thedailymirror--2020-03-26--Brad and Jennifer's wedding: The cost, vows and why Jen would 'never regret it'

Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston are planning their second wedding after recently reconciling after 15 years apart , according to reports .
The couple first married in 2000 , in one of the biggest showbiz weddings of all time .
They had first met in 1994 , but Brad was dating another actress , Gwyneth Paltrow , at the time .
Brad and Jen first went public as a couple in 1999 , and announced their engagement during a Sting concert .
Brad was 35 and Jen was 31 when they tied the knot in a lavish Malibu ceremony atop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on July 29 , 2000 , and cost a whopping $ 1 million .
Security on the day cost £76,000 and the couple were surrounded by 50,000 flowers by exclusive Beverly Hills florist La Premiere , who laid tables with roses , wisteria and tulips to achieve the 'zen garden ' look .
“ It was fantastic !
” Jen told Vanity Fair of their ultra-secretive big day , where both parties had similar highlighted blonde hair and looked overjoyed .
Brad and Jen rented the five-acre multimillion dollar cliff-top estate overlooking the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Carsey .
In a bid to ensure maximum privacy , airspace above the estate was restricted during the ceremony and the reception was held under the cover of a giant white marquee to stop the circling helicopters getting a photo .
Guests were asked to sign a confidentiality agreement and the Los Angeles County Sheriff provided traffic control .
The beautiful bride wore a glass-beaded , floor-length white satin and silk gown with a low back , designed by Italian designer Lawrence Steele .
She teamed it with a pair of custom-made ivory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ simple veil attached to a pearl and Swarovski crystal crown .
Her bridesmaids wore pale green chiffon slip dresses and Brad wore a four-button black tuxedo by Heidi Slimane , while his groomsmen wore Prada .
Numbers were kept to a reasonable 200 , with Jen 's Friends castmates including Courteney Cox scoring an invite , along with Fight Club 's Ed Norton , Salma Hayek and Cameron Diaz .
Friends cast member Matt LeBlanc was sadly unable to attend as he was filming a movie and could n't leave the set .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Blur 's 1999 album 13 as the couple 's wedding march , and Brad broke down in tears during the emotional service .
They wrote their own vows , with Brad promising to `` split the difference on the thermostat , '' and Jen pledging to make his favourite banana milkshake .
A nervous Jen missed her cue for the formal part of the service , and joked , `` Oh !
I 've never done this before ! ''
and Brad 's brother and best man , Dough Pitt , dropped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ specially constructed , and the tent was festooned with lanterns and a mass of brown sugar candles imported from Thailand .
Guests dined on shrimp , caviar and gourmet pizza washed down with Dom Perignon champagne , before main courses which included crab , lobster and peppercorn beef .
Finally , the cake was six-tier white-frosted , which they fed to each other .
`` [ They ] were looking into each other 's eyes , '' a source told People magazine .
`` They were laughing with cake in their mouths .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a 13-minute firework display featuring pyrotechnic hearts and smiley faces to a soundtrack by Radiohead , Garbage and Jeff Buckley .
James Souza , who devised the display , said : `` They wanted it big , grandiose ... the greatest effects that we had . ''
Just four and a half years later the couple would file for divorce amid claims Brad had fallen for co-star Angelina Jolie on the set of their movie , Mr and Mrs Smith .
Jen insisted in an interview that she refuses to regret marrying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lucky to have experienced it .
I wouldn ’ t know what I know now if I hadn ’ t been married to Brad , ” she told Vanity Fair shortly after the split .
`` I love Brad ; I really love him .
I will love him for the rest of my life .
He ’ s a fantastic man .
I don ’ t regret any of it , and I ’ m not going to beat myself up about it .
`` We spent seven very intense years together @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - about healing , and about fun .
`` We helped each other through a lot , and I really value that .
It was a beautiful , complicated relationship . ''

JENNIFER ANISTON LABELS BRAD PITT 'SWEET' AS SHE SPEAKS ABOUT SAG REUNION
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Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt first married in 2000, we take a look back at their stunning cliff-top ceremony with celebrity guests and heart-warming vows
Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston's first wedding: Cost, vows and doomed romance
Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston are planning their second wedding after recently reconciling after 15 years apart, according to reports.
The couple first married in 2000, in one of the biggest showbiz weddings of all time.
They had first met in 1994, but Brad was dating another actress, Gwyneth Paltrow, at the time.
Brad and Jen first went public as a couple in 1999, and announced their engagement during a Sting concert.
Brad was 35 and Jen was 31 when they tied the knot in a lavish Malibu ceremony atop a cliff.
Image: Reuters) Reuters)
The wedding took place on July 29, 2000, and cost a whopping $1 million.
Security on the day cost £76,000 and the couple were surrounded by 50,000 flowers by exclusive Beverly Hills florist La Premiere, who laid tables with roses, wisteria and tulips to achieve the 'zen garden' look.
“It was fantastic!” Jen told Vanity Fair of their ultra-secretive big day, where both parties had similar highlighted blonde hair and looked overjoyed.
Brad and Jen rented the five-acre multimillion dollar cliff-top estate overlooking the Pacific ocean, from TV exec Marcy Carsey.
Image: Getty Images for Turner) Getty Images for Turner)
In a bid to ensure maximum privacy, airspace above the estate was restricted during the ceremony and the reception was held under the cover of a giant white marquee to stop the circling helicopters getting a photo.
Guests were asked to sign a confidentiality agreement and the Los Angeles County Sheriff provided traffic control.
The beautiful bride wore a glass-beaded, floor-length white satin and silk gown with a low back, designed by Italian designer Lawrence Steele.
For her bouquet, Jennifer carried Dutch Vendela roses.
Image: Reuters) Reuters)
She teamed it with a pair of custom-made ivory suede heels by Manolo Blahnik and a simple veil attached to a pearl and Swarovski crystal crown.
Her bridesmaids wore pale green chiffon slip dresses and Brad wore a four-button black tuxedo by Heidi Slimane, while his groomsmen wore Prada.
Numbers were kept to a reasonable 200, with Jen's Friends castmates including Courteney Cox scoring an invite, along with Fight Club's Ed Norton, Salma Hayek and Cameron Diaz.
Friends cast member Matt LeBlanc was sadly unable to attend as he was filming a movie and couldn't leave the set.
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A 40-member gospel choir performed a song from Blur's 1999 album 13 as the couple's wedding march, and Brad broke down in tears during the emotional service.
They wrote their own vows, with Brad promising to "split the difference on the thermostat," and Jen pledging to make his favourite banana milkshake.
A nervous Jen missed her cue for the formal part of the service, and joked, "Oh! I've never done this before!" and Brad's brother and best man, Dough Pitt, dropped the ring.
A slate fountain was specially constructed, and the tent was festooned with lanterns and a mass of brown sugar candles imported from Thailand.
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Guests dined on shrimp, caviar and gourmet pizza washed down with Dom Perignon champagne, before main courses which included crab, lobster and peppercorn beef.
Finally, the cake was six-tier white-frosted, which they fed to each other. "[They] were looking into each other's eyes," a source told People magazine. "They were laughing with cake in their mouths."
The whole thing was rounded off with a 13-minute firework display featuring pyrotechnic hearts and smiley faces to a soundtrack by Radiohead, Garbage and Jeff Buckley.
James Souza, who devised the display, said: "They wanted it big, grandiose... the greatest effects that we had."
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Just four and a half years later the couple would file for divorce amid claims Brad had fallen for co-star Angelina Jolie on the set of their movie, Mr and Mrs Smith.
Jen insisted in an interview that she refuses to regret marrying Brad.
“I still feel so lucky to have experienced it. I wouldn’t know what I know now if I hadn’t been married to Brad,” she told Vanity Fair shortly after the split.
"I love Brad; I really love him. I will love him for the rest of my life. He’s a fantastic man. I don’t regret any of it, and I’m not going to beat myself up about it.
"We spent seven very intense years together; we taught each other a lot - about healing, and about fun.
"We helped each other through a lot, and I really value that. It was a beautiful, complicated relationship."


thedailymirror--2020-03-26--Marks and Spencer sale items slashed to 70% and it includes home and kidswear

Marks and Spencer has slashed the price of its sale down to 70 % off online .
The clearance on marksandspencer.com features items from all departments including home and kidswear .
Many fashion items are now priced under £10 , while many home soft furnishings are under £25 .
We spotted stylish wardrobe staples like this denim utility jumpsuit featured in Holly Willoughby 's edit for £24 , reduced from £55 .
While this Star Print Lounge Set for £8.99 ( was £17.50 ) is perfect for anyone who wants to be comfy at home during self isolation .
For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ items , Marks and Spencer has rolled out spend and save discounts up to 25 % off .
The price cuts include plenty of garden furniture items as well as indoor staples like sofas and beds .
If you 're staying in and what to pamper yourself , M & S are slashing £10 off beauty hauls over £50 .
The deal includes plenty of top beauty brands such as REN , Prai , L'Occitane as well as M & S own-brand items .
While the majority of stores are closed , M @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hours for food hall branches during the Coronavirus outbreak .
The retailer has also rolled out early hour access to elderly ( over 70s ) and vulnerable customers which are in operation on Monday and Thursdays .
NHS worked can also take advantage of dedicated early opening hours on Tuesdays and Fridays .

Stock up on non-food staples or whilst at home revamp your space with some new home and furniture items from the Marks and Spencer sale
Marks and Spencer sale items slashed to 70% and it includes home and kidswear
Marks and Spencer has slashed the price of its sale down to 70% off online.
The clearance on marksandspencer.com features items from all departments including home and kidswear.
Many fashion items are now priced under £10, while many home soft furnishings are under £25.
We spotted stylish wardrobe staples like this denim utility jumpsuit featured in Holly Willoughby's edit for £24, reduced from £55.
While this Star Print Lounge Set for £8.99 (was £17.50) is perfect for anyone who wants to be comfy at home during self isolation.
For those needing to pick up larger furniture items, Marks and Spencer has rolled out spend and save discounts up to 25% off.
The price cuts include plenty of garden furniture items as well as indoor staples like sofas and beds.
If you're staying in and what to pamper yourself, M&S are slashing £10 off beauty hauls over £50. The deal includes plenty of top beauty brands such as REN, Prai, L'Occitane as well as M&S own-brand items.
While the majority of stores are closed, M&S are currently operating special opening hours for food hall branches during the Coronavirus outbreak.
The retailer has also rolled out early hour access to elderly (over 70s) and vulnerable customers which are in operation on Monday and Thursdays.
NHS worked can also take advantage of dedicated early opening hours on Tuesdays and Fridays.


thedailymirror--2020-03-26--Ocado boss questions shoppers on what they're doing with £1billion worth of food

The chairman of British online supermarket Ocado said there was no shortage of food in the country and `` nobody will starve '' during the coronavirus pandemic .
It comes after the online supermarket announced it 's running at full capacity and is no longer taking orders from new customers .
`` The first thing is 'do n't panic ' .
There is n't going to be no food tomorrow , '' Stuart Rose told BBC radio .
Rose , a former boss of Marks & Spencer , contracted the virus and has been in self-isolation for two weeks .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first time in two weeks on Wednesday .
He said Britons should avoid going to supermarkets at peak hours and only buy what they need .
The boss then called on the country to `` make your meals work '' .
`` If you buy a chicken , roast the chicken , have the roast chicken dinner , the following day turn it into a stir fry , the following day make it into soup , '' he said .
`` You can make a relatively small amount of food go a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a very profligate society today - we buy too much , we eat too much and we have to learn new ways . ''
Britain 's supermarket sector is facing unprecedented demand during the outbreak as consumers stock-up fearing a prolonged period of isolation , while schools , pubs , cafes and restaurants have been forced to close .
And with everyone from Mcdonald 's to Pret shutting their doors , families are also covering extra meals at home , perhaps accounting for the spike in sales .
On Thursday , Sainsbury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in one out policy to help keep staff and shoppers two meters apart .
Morrisons has launched a pre-packed online food orders system while Waitrose has reserved a section for NHS workers in many stores .
Ocado has been operating at full capacity during the crisis .
It said on Tuesday it had around ten times more demand for its services than it did before the outbreak began .
Online orders are now limited to one per week per customer , while some items have also been limited to just two per person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more food in people 's larders than there was a couple of weeks ago - what are they doing with it ?
How much food do you need to eat ?
How much do you need to store away ?
Please show some restraint , '' he told BBC Radio 4 's Today programme .
`` There is no shortage of food ... Nobody will starve . ''
But he said it is important to ensure vulnerable people are given priority .

Stuart Rose, a former boss of Marks & Spencer, contracted the virus and has been in self-isolation for two weeks. He said Brits should not panic - as there will always be food tomorrow
Ocado boss questions shoppers on what they are doing with £1billion worth of food a week
The chairman of British online supermarket Ocado said there was no shortage of food in the country and "nobody will starve" during the coronavirus pandemic.
It comes after the online supermarket announced it's running at full capacity and is no longer taking orders from new customers.
"The first thing is 'don't panic'. There isn't going to be no food tomorrow," Stuart Rose told BBC radio.
Rose, a former boss of Marks & Spencer, contracted the virus and has been in self-isolation for two weeks.
He ventured out to the supermarket for the first time in two weeks on Wednesday.
He said Britons should avoid going to supermarkets at peak hours and only buy what they need.
The boss then called on the country to "make your meals work".
"If you buy a chicken, roast the chicken, have the roast chicken dinner, the following day turn it into a stir fry, the following day make it into soup," he said.
"You can make a relatively small amount of food go a long way and I think we live in a very profligate society today - we buy too much, we eat too much and we have to learn new ways."
Image: PA) PA)
Britain's supermarket sector is facing unprecedented demand during the outbreak as consumers stock-up fearing a prolonged period of isolation, while schools, pubs, cafes and restaurants have been forced to close.
And with everyone from Mcdonald's to Pret shutting their doors, families are also covering extra meals at home, perhaps accounting for the spike in sales.
On Thursday, Sainsbury's announced plans to implement a one in one out policy to help keep staff and shoppers two meters apart.
Morrisons has launched a pre-packed online food orders system while Waitrose has reserved a section for NHS workers in many stores.
Ocado has been operating at full capacity during the crisis. It said on Tuesday it had around ten times more demand for its services than it did before the outbreak began.
Online orders are now limited to one per week per customer, while some items have also been limited to just two per person.
Ocado chairman Lord Rose repeated calls for shoppers to show restraint.
"There is a billion pounds more food in people's larders than there was a couple of weeks ago - what are they doing with it? How much food do you need to eat? How much do you need to store away? Please show some restraint," he told BBC Radio 4's Today programme.
"There is no shortage of food ... Nobody will starve."
But he said it is important to ensure vulnerable people are given priority.


thedailymirror--2020-03-26--Key thing you mustn't do when washing laundry which could spread coronavirus

The Government and NHS have issued guidance on how to stop coronavirus spreading when washing your laundry .
If you are in self-isolation because you or a loved one has the virus you still need to do the daily chores .
As well as cleaning surfaces and rooms daily to prevent the spread of germs it 's important to also wash dirty clothes .
But there is one very important rule to follow when doing this .
People are being told not to shake their dirty laundry to minimise the possibility of dispersing the virus through the air .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your hands after handling dirty laundry and to make sure you do n't leave laundry in the washing machine because any remaining germs can multiply rapidly .
They also say that all underwear , towels and household linen should be washed at 60C ( 140F ) or at 40C ( 104F ) with a bleach-based laundry product to prevent germs from spreading .
But what should you do if you do n't have a washing machine ?
The Government say you should wait a further 72 hours after your 7-day ( for individual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for households ) has ended when you can then take the laundry to a public launderette .

Those in self-isolation because they or a loved on has COVID-19 should follow Government advice when washing dirty laundry and pay attention to one particular rule which, if broken, could spread the virus
Coronavirus: Key thing you mustn't do when washing laundry which could spread bug
The Government and NHS have issued guidance on how to stop coronavirus spreading when washing your laundry.
If you are in self-isolation because you or a loved one has the virus you still need to do the daily chores.
As well as cleaning surfaces and rooms daily to prevent the spread of germs it's important to also wash dirty clothes.
But there is one very important rule to follow when doing this.
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People are being told not to shake their dirty laundry to minimise the possibility of dispersing the virus through the air.
The NHS says it's important to wash your hands after handling dirty laundry and to make sure you don't leave laundry in the washing machine because any remaining germs can multiply rapidly.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
They also say that all underwear, towels and household linen should be washed at 60C (140F) or at 40C (104F) with a bleach-based laundry product to prevent germs from spreading.
But what should you do if you don't have a washing machine?
The Government say you should wait a further 72 hours after your 7-day (for individual isolation) or 14-day isolation period (for households) has ended when you can then take the laundry to a public launderette.


thedailymirror--2020-03-26--App suggests recipes for when you're running low on food in coronavirus lockdown

As a result of coronavirus , Brits started excessively stockpiling food including pasta , rice and canned goods - as well as toilet rolls and cleaning supplies .
This left supermarket shelves bare , which ultimately meant that vulnerable people and key workers had very little food .
Even though Boris Johnson assured the public that there would be enough food to go round if everybody shopped sensibly and used home delivery slots when possible , many stores are still struggling to cope with demand .
And since food does n't last forever , what will we do when we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we 've all thought 'how in the hell am I going to rustle something up here ? '
as you stare at a random assortment of ingredients from your fridge or cupboards - but we 've got just the solution .
There is a free app that will supply you with tons of recipes based on what you have in the house , even if the only appetising thing left sitting in your fridge is a block of Parmesan .
Yes , you might only have one ingredient , but SuperCook will make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the app - SuperCook in the Apple Store - it will ask you if you 'd like to get started straight away or gives you the option of creating an account .
It will then show your ingredients page .
It 's laid out into 20 categories which are : dairy , vegetables , fruits , baking and grains , added sweeteners , spices , meats , fish , seafood , condiments , oils , seasoning , sauces ( what 's the difference between a sauce and a condiment ? )
legumes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alternatives , desserts and snacks , and beverages .
All you do is select which ingredients you already have in the house , and as you do this you will see the number of items included increase at the bottom of the screen .
Then you select 'See Recipes ' on the right-hand side , and it will start building you some tasty dishes .
It really is as simple as that .
It will also ask you if you have any of the suggested add-on ingredients so that it can offer even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because it 's likely that you have many more ingredients than you thought , especially ones that you did n't think would go well together .
You can also press the microphone button at the very top , and dictate as many ingredients as you like at once , which helps you save some time .
SuperCook has a website too if you prefer that over the app - either way , it 's incredibly simple to use .

SuperCook is a free app that suggests recipes for even the barest of fridges and cupboards during the COVID-19 pandemic - a lifesaver as we face coronavirus lockdown
As a result of coronavirus, Brits started excessively stockpiling food including pasta, rice and canned goods - as well as toilet rolls and cleaning supplies.
This left supermarket shelves bare, which ultimately meant that vulnerable people and key workers had very little food.
Even though Boris Johnson assured the public that there would be enough food to go round if everybody shopped sensibly and used home delivery slots when possible, many stores are still struggling to cope with demand.
And since food doesn't last forever, what will we do when we're running low?
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
At some point we've all thought 'how in the hell am I going to rustle something up here?' as you stare at a random assortment of ingredients from your fridge or cupboards - but we've got just the solution.
There is a free app that will supply you with tons of recipes based on what you have in the house, even if the only appetising thing left sitting in your fridge is a block of Parmesan.
Yes, you might only have one ingredient, but SuperCook will make it work.
Image: Getty) Getty)
When you load up the app - SuperCook in the Apple Store - it will ask you if you'd like to get started straight away or gives you the option of creating an account.
It will then show your ingredients page. It's laid out into 20 categories which are: dairy, vegetables, fruits, baking and grains, added sweeteners, spices, meats, fish, seafood, condiments, oils, seasoning, sauces (what's the difference between a sauce and a condiment?) legumes, alcohol, soup, nuts, dairy alternatives, desserts and snacks, and beverages.
Image: Getty) Getty)
All you do is select which ingredients you already have in the house, and as you do this you will see the number of items included increase at the bottom of the screen.
Then you select 'See Recipes' on the right-hand side, and it will start building you some tasty dishes.
It really is as simple as that.
It will also ask you if you have any of the suggested add-on ingredients so that it can offer even more recipes.
These suggestions are key because it's likely that you have many more ingredients than you thought, especially ones that you didn't think would go well together.
You can also press the microphone button at the very top, and dictate as many ingredients as you like at once, which helps you save some time.
SuperCook has a website too if you prefer that over the app - either way, it's incredibly simple to use.


thedailymirror--2020-03-26--Pogba sports drastic new look as he sends coronavirus message to Man Utd fans

Paul Pogba has updated Manchester United fans on how he is keeping himself entertained in isolation amid the coronavirus outbreak .
With Premier League football postponed until at least 30 April and the British population asked to stay at home but for essential travel and one period of exercise per day , footballers have taken to social media to engage with their followers .
Pogba used an Adidas social post to reveal that he has shaved his head and show off his indoor football pitch at home , saying : “ This is Paul Pogba , aka ‘ La Pioche @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arena .
“ This is where I spend most of my time at home in confinement .
I ’ m with the little one [ his son ] .
We ’ re playing football , fooling around .
I dribble past him until he grows up and does the same to me !
“ These are the things you can do at home if you have a garden , if you ’ re inside…Even in a small apartment with a foam ball , like we used to do back in the day .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ we say sorry to our parents and go on – I ’ m kidding !
“ I ’ ll see you soon , on the pitch .
Not this one , the big one !
Stay home , OK ?
” Pogba has only made eight appearances this season - his last coming in December - due to ongoing ankle problems and had just returned to training when the coronavirus outbreak forced United to close their Carrington training ground .
The 27-year-old will hope he can play a part in the nine remaining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Red Devils just three points off Chelsea ’ s Champions League spot .
The Old Trafford club also have one foot in the Europa League quarter-finals after thrashing LASK Linz 5-0 in the first-league of their round of 16 match .

The Red Devils star took to social media to show followers how he is spending his time in isolation and ask fans to stay home, while also flaunting his new look
Paul Pogba sports drastic new look as he sends coronavirus message to Man Utd fans
Paul Pogba has updated Manchester United fans on how he is keeping himself entertained in isolation amid the coronavirus outbreak.
With Premier League football postponed until at least 30 April and the British population asked to stay at home but for essential travel and one period of exercise per day, footballers have taken to social media to engage with their followers.
Pogba used an Adidas social post to reveal that he has shaved his head and show off his indoor football pitch at home, saying: “This is Paul Pogba, aka ‘La Pioche’. I am at the PP Arena.
“This is where I spend most of my time at home in confinement. I’m with the little one [his son]. We’re playing football, fooling around. I dribble past him until he grows up and does the same to me!
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“These are the things you can do at home if you have a garden, if you’re inside…Even in a small apartment with a foam ball, like we used to do back in the day. We play, we break things, we say sorry to our parents and go on – I’m kidding!
“I’ll see you soon, on the pitch. Not this one, the big one! Stay home, OK?”
Pogba has only made eight appearances this season - his last coming in December - due to ongoing ankle problems and had just returned to training when the coronavirus outbreak forced United to close their Carrington training ground.
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The 27-year-old will hope he can play a part in the nine remaining league games of the season, with the Red Devils just three points off Chelsea ’s Champions League spot.
The Old Trafford club also have one foot in the Europa League quarter-finals after thrashing LASK Linz 5-0 in the first-league of their round of 16 match.


thedailymirror--2020-04-17--David Moyes explains his three transfer regrets as Man Utd boss

David Moyes has ranked Toni Kroos as his biggest transfer regret - above even Gareth Bale and Cesc Fabregas .
Moyes took over from Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United and was tasked with carrying on his fellow countryman 's work .
But he lasted just seven months at Old Trafford before being sacked and replaced by Louis van Gaal .
The Scot has now revealed he was desperate to sign Kroos who was at Bayern Munich but opted to join Real Madrid .
`` Toni Kroos would certainly be the one , '' Moyes told BeINSports .
`` At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gareth Bale and Cesc Fabregas .
`` But I ’ ve got to say prior to that , at Everton , we were really close to a lot of good players .
We just couldn ’ t quite get them over the line on several occasions . ''
Moyes went to manage Real Sociedad and Sunderland but lasted only a season in charge of both clubs .
He is now in his second spell at West Ham having taken over from Manuel Pellegrini last year .
And he insists he has no regrets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I ’ ve got to say every club I ’ ve been at has been great - every club , '' Moyes added .
`` Manchester United , Sunderland , have shown me different things .
[ I ’ ve ] experienced different parts of it and I think that ’ s why now , when you get to this stage at this level , I think you ’ re in a better position to manage .
`` I think I ’ ll always look back and regret leaving Everton because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had built at that time , but I ’ ll never be regretful for joining Manchester United or doing what I ’ ve done . ''

Moyes succeeded Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford but was sacked after just seven months having struggled to revitalise United
David Moyes has ranked Toni Kroos as his biggest transfer regret - above even Gareth Bale and Cesc Fabregas.
Moyes took over from Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United and was tasked with carrying on his fellow countryman's work.
But he lasted just seven months at Old Trafford before being sacked and replaced by Louis van Gaal.
The Scot has now revealed he was desperate to sign Kroos who was at Bayern Munich but opted to join Real Madrid.
"Toni Kroos would certainly be the one," Moyes told BeINSports . "At that time we were very much after Gareth Bale and Cesc Fabregas.
Image: Shaun Botterill / Getty) Shaun Botterill / Getty)
"But I’ve got to say prior to that, at Everton, we were really close to a lot of good players. We just couldn’t quite get them over the line on several occasions."
Moyes went to manage Real Sociedad and Sunderland but lasted only a season in charge of both clubs.
He is now in his second spell at West Ham having taken over from Manuel Pellegrini last year.
And he insists he has no regrets about any part of his managerial career.
"I’ve got to say every club I’ve been at has been great - every club," Moyes added.
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"Manchester United, Sunderland, have shown me different things. [I’ve] experienced different parts of it and I think that’s why now, when you get to this stage at this level, I think you’re in a better position to manage.
"I think I’ll always look back and regret leaving Everton because of the team and the players I had built at that time, but I’ll never be regretful for joining Manchester United or doing what I’ve done."


thedailymirror--2020-04-17--Devastated NHS nurses follow hearse carrying colleague who died of coronavirus

Devastated nurses followed a hearse as it drove past a hospital carrying one of their colleagues who died of coronavirus .
Aimee O'Rourke , 39 , had worked as a newly qualified nurse in the Acute Medical Unit of the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital in Margate , Kent , since 2017 .
The mother-of-three tragically died in the Critical Care Unit of the same hospital on April 2 after testing positive for Covid-19 .
Heroic medical staff lined the QEQM entrance as her funeral procession passed on Wednesday afternoon .
While many people stood and applauded as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nurses were seen following the car which contained a poignant floral tribute to the NHS .
For updates on coronavirus , follow our live blog HERE .
Due to government guidelines , only close family were allowed to attend the funeral but colleagues were still able to pay a fitting send off .
A GoFundMe page set up in Aimee 's memory has since raised £36,795 which will go to her daughters Megan , Mollie and Maddie .
The East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust confirmed a memorial will be installed at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much-loved nurse .
Paying tribute to Aimee , Acute Medical Unit ward manager Julie Gammon said : “ She was such a kind and caring nurse , and she had a really special relationship with her patients and colleagues .
“ Nursing was something she had always wanted to do , although she came to it relatively late after raising her girls .
“ She took some time out to care for her mum after she was diagnosed with cancer and she was determined to return and to make her mum proud .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of our work family and would always offer to help if she could .
She was really growing and developing in her skills and confidence and I know she would have gone on to have a great career.
” When Aimee was first brought into the hospital with symptoms of COVID-19 , she asked for Julie and her colleague was able to sit with her in the emergency department .
Julie said : “ It was an honour to be able to be with her and to provide some comfort and I am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do so.
” Susan Acott , Chief Executive of East Kent Hospitals , said the thoughts of everyone at the Trust were with Aimee ’ s family and friends .
She said : “ Aimee was hard-working , dedicated and hugely popular with staff and patients alike .
“ She gave her all to care for our patients and her commitment was evident for all to see .
“ On behalf of the whole Trust I would like to offer our sincere condolences to her girls , whom she adored , and to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I would also like to pay tribute to our teams in the emergency department and our Critical Care Unit who cared for Aimee with such compassion and kindness.
” Amanda Hallums , Chief Nurse at East Kent Hospitals , said everyone who worked alongside Aimee was heartbroken at her death .
She said : “ We are a work family and it is devastating to lose one of our own .
“ Aimee was determined to provide the best possible care to all of her patients and continued to come to work at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home and inside .
“ We will forever remember her smile , her concern for her patients and her colleagues , and her willingness to always go above and beyond .
”

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Popular nurse Aimee O'Rourke, 39, died at Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital in Margate, Kent - the same hospital where she worked having qualified in 2017
NHS nurses follow hearse at hospital as it carries colleague who died of Covid-19
Devastated nurses followed a hearse as it drove past a hospital carrying one of their colleagues who died of coronavirus.
Aimee O'Rourke, 39, had worked as a newly qualified nurse in the Acute Medical Unit of the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital in Margate, Kent, since 2017.
The mother-of-three tragically died in the Critical Care Unit of the same hospital on April 2 after testing positive for Covid-19.
Heroic medical staff lined the QEQM entrance as her funeral procession passed on Wednesday afternoon.
While many people stood and applauded as the hearse drove through, an army of nurses were seen following the car which contained a poignant floral tribute to the NHS.
For updates on coronavirus, follow our live blog HERE.
Due to government guidelines, only close family were allowed to attend the funeral but colleagues were still able to pay a fitting send off.
A GoFundMe page set up in Aimee's memory has since raised £36,795 which will go to her daughters Megan, Mollie and Maddie.
The East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust confirmed a memorial will be installed at the QEQM for colleagues to remember the much-loved nurse.
Paying tribute to Aimee, Acute Medical Unit ward manager Julie Gammon said: “She was such a kind and caring nurse, and she had a really special relationship with her patients and colleagues.
“Nursing was something she had always wanted to do, although she came to it relatively late after raising her girls.
“She took some time out to care for her mum after she was diagnosed with cancer and she was determined to return and to make her mum proud.
“Aimee was a really valuable part of our work family and would always offer to help if she could. She was really growing and developing in her skills and confidence and I know she would have gone on to have a great career.”
When Aimee was first brought into the hospital with symptoms of COVID-19, she asked for Julie and her colleague was able to sit with her in the emergency department.
Julie said: “It was an honour to be able to be with her and to provide some comfort and I am so glad that I was able to do so.”
Susan Acott, Chief Executive of East Kent Hospitals, said the thoughts of everyone at the Trust were with Aimee’s family and friends.
She said: “Aimee was hard-working, dedicated and hugely popular with staff and patients alike.
“She gave her all to care for our patients and her commitment was evident for all to see.
“On behalf of the whole Trust I would like to offer our sincere condolences to her girls, whom she adored, and to all her family and friends.
“I would also like to pay tribute to our teams in the emergency department and our Critical Care Unit who cared for Aimee with such compassion and kindness.”
Amanda Hallums, Chief Nurse at East Kent Hospitals, said everyone who worked alongside Aimee was heartbroken at her death.
She said: “We are a work family and it is devastating to lose one of our own.
“Aimee was determined to provide the best possible care to all of her patients and continued to come to work at a time when others were staying at home and inside.
“We will forever remember her smile, her concern for her patients and her colleagues, and her willingness to always go above and beyond.”


thedailymirror--2020-04-17--Joe Exotic has small victory in $89m false arrest lawsuit with handwritten note

Joe Exotic has struck a small victory in his $ 89 million ( £70.4 million ) lawsuit against what he claims to be his false arrest .
The Tiger King star is serving 22 years in prison for plotting to murder his nemesis , Big Cat Rescue owner Carole Baskin .
Joe , whose real name is Joseph Maldonado-Passage , had filed a lawsuit against his arrest and according to E !
News , court documents have shown that he has been granted an extension to file an objection in the civil case .
The former owner of The Greater @ @ @ @ @ @ @ letter to the judge from the Texas prison he had been moved to for quarantine measures due to the coronavirus pandemic .
In the letter that Joe penned , he wrote : `` Sorry for the handwritten letter .
However I am being isolated at the Federal Medical Center in Fort Worth and have no access to a computer , phone , email or library to respond to the government 's last request .
`` I am asking for at least [ a ] 30-day extension to the deadline of April 28th , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to use things in order to properly answer their request . ''
A new deadline was made for May 28 by US District Judge Scott L. Palk .
It has also been reported that on Thursday , Joe was taken out of quarantine and transferred to a special housing unit within the jail .
Joe will now have another month to respond after the federal magistrate judge recommended to the district court judge that the lawsuit be dismissed in documents dated April 8 .
According to documents , Joe is seeking $ 88,840,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 73,840,000.00 in damages and an additional $ 15,000,000.00 for false arrest , false imprisonment , discrimination , malicious prosecution , selective enforcement , misinterpreting the law and the death of [ his mother ] Shirley Schreibvogel . ''
The judge was not overly impressed with the claim and noted that Joe `` [ failed ] to cite proper legal authority '' and there was a `` confusion of various legal theories , '' as well as `` poor syntax and sentence construction . ''
The judge had recommended that the case is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which is a a writ requiring a person under arrest to be brought before a judge or into court , especially to secure the person 's release unless lawful grounds are shown for their detention .
Joe recently spoke out in an interview with Netflix , saying from behind bars : `` It 's now time to turn the tables and Joe get out of jail a free man and exonerated from all these charges . ''
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Tiger King star Joe Exotic has been granted an extension in his lawsuit against false arrest after writing to the judge as he has no access to a computer
Joe Exotic has struck a small victory in his $89 million (£70.4 million) lawsuit against what he claims to be his false arrest.
The Tiger King star is serving 22 years in prison for plotting to murder his nemesis, Big Cat Rescue owner Carole Baskin.
Joe, whose real name is Joseph Maldonado-Passage, had filed a lawsuit against his arrest and according to E! News, court documents have shown that he has been granted an extension to file an objection in the civil case.
The former owner of The Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park wrote a handwritten letter to the judge from the Texas prison he had been moved to for quarantine measures due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Image: Ebay) Ebay)
In the letter that Joe penned, he wrote: "Sorry for the handwritten letter. However I am being isolated at the Federal Medical Center in Fort Worth and have no access to a computer, phone, email or library to respond to the government's last request.
"I am asking for at least [a] 30-day extension to the deadline of April 28th, 2020 in hopes I am allowed access to use things in order to properly answer their request."
A new deadline was made for May 28 by US District Judge Scott L. Palk.
It has also been reported that on Thursday, Joe was taken out of quarantine and transferred to a special housing unit within the jail.
Joe will now have another month to respond after the federal magistrate judge recommended to the district court judge that the lawsuit be dismissed in documents dated April 8.
According to documents, Joe is seeking $88,840,000.
This is broken down into "$73,840,000.00 in damages and an additional $15,000,000.00 for false arrest, false imprisonment, discrimination, malicious prosecution, selective enforcement, misinterpreting the law and the death of [his mother] Shirley Schreibvogel."
The judge was not overly impressed with the claim and noted that Joe "[failed] to cite proper legal authority" and there was a "confusion of various legal theories," as well as "poor syntax and sentence construction."
The judge had recommended that the case is re-submitted as a habeas corpus proceeding, which is a a writ requiring a person under arrest to be brought before a judge or into court, especially to secure the person's release unless lawful grounds are shown for their detention.
Joe recently spoke out in an interview with Netflix, saying from behind bars: "It's now time to turn the tables and Joe get out of jail a free man and exonerated from all these charges."
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thedailymirror--2020-04-16--Tottenham 'ask former boss Mauricio Pochettino to take pay cut' on £8.5m salary

Tottenham have reportedly asked former manager Mauricio Pochettino to take a pay cut on his £8.5million salary .
Pochettino was sacked by Spurs last year and replaced by Jose Mourinho , but is still being paid by the club as part of his severance package .
Tottenham are now attempting to cut costs amid the coronavirus crisis and hope their ex-boss can play his part According to the Daily Mail , chairman Daniel Levy has opened talks with Pochettino over a restructuring of his salary .
The club are also looking to strike deals with the Argentine 's backroom staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ D'Agostino and Antoni Jimenez .
Tottenham also remain in talks with Mourinho and his playing staff over a potential pay cut as they face further uncertainty over if and when the Premier League season will resume .
Top-flight clubs will discuss how best to complete the season at a meeting on Friday , when a proposal to finish the campaign by June 30 is expected to be put forward .
All top-flight clubs will convene as the sport continues to grapple with the unprecedented coronavirus crisis gripping the world .
Having previously looked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remuneration , the focus of this online meeting is understood to be on how best to complete the remainder of the 2019/20 season .
Reports have suggested that nine clubs are in favour of ending the campaign by June 30 , with the complications of contract expiration dates among the key issues .
But one senior figure at a Premier League club is understood to have expressed surprise that this issue is being considered as a serious factor , given the number of players that would impact and how FIFA are looking at @ @ @ @ @ @

Pochettino is still receiving his £8.5million salary despite being sacked by Tottenham last year - and now the club need to cut their cloth due to the coronavirus crisis
Tottenham 'ask former boss Mauricio Pochettino to take pay cut' on £8.5m salary
Tottenham have reportedly asked former manager Mauricio Pochettino to take a pay cut on his £8.5million salary.
Pochettino was sacked by Spurs last year and replaced by Jose Mourinho, but is still being paid by the club as part of his severance package.
Tottenham are now attempting to cut costs amid the coronavirus crisis and hope their ex-boss can play his part
According to the Daily Mail, chairman Daniel Levy has opened talks with Pochettino over a restructuring of his salary.
The club are also looking to strike deals with the Argentine's backroom staff, including coaches Jesus Perez, Miguel D'Agostino and Antoni Jimenez.
Image: PA) PA)
Tottenham also remain in talks with Mourinho and his playing staff over a potential pay cut as they face further uncertainty over if and when the Premier League season will resume.
Top-flight clubs will discuss how best to complete the season at a meeting on Friday, when a proposal to finish the campaign by June 30 is expected to be put forward.
All top-flight clubs will convene as the sport continues to grapple with the unprecedented coronavirus crisis gripping the world.
Having previously looked at the matter of finances and player remuneration, the focus of this online meeting is understood to be on how best to complete the remainder of the 2019/20 season.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Reports have suggested that nine clubs are in favour of ending the campaign by June 30, with the complications of contract expiration dates among the key issues.
But one senior figure at a Premier League club is understood to have expressed surprise that this issue is being considered as a serious factor, given the number of players that would impact and how FIFA are looking at a workaround for such individuals.


thedailymirror--2020-04-16--Louise Redknapp shares rare photo of son Charley - who looks just like dad Jamie

Louise Redknapp has shared a rare snap of her teenage son Charley , who she shares with her ex-husband Jamie .
The singer , 45 , posted a pic with her eldest son to Instagram as they isolate together at home amid the coronavirus pandemic .
She shared a sweet black-and-white picture , where she sweetly smiled at the camera .
15-year-old Charley sat shirtless behind her and looked the striking image of his dad as he just about managed a grin .
Charley is the older brother to Beau , 11 , who are the two sons of Louise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for 19-years before their shock split in 2017 .
The divorced pair are said to have made the difficult decision to split their sons between them during the coronavirus lockdown .
Jamie revealed their family situation over Instagram Live in recent weeks as he chatted to comedian Jack Whitehall .
The football pundit confirmed that Louise is taking care of Charley , while Jamie is looking after Beau .
He admitted he hopes Charley is `` doing homework '' while he 's isolating with his mum .
But it seems Louise and Charley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as they posed for their recent Instagram selfie together .
And speaking about Beau , Jamie announced : `` He 's been really good he 's been doing loads of homework . ''
Jack cheekily added while fans were listening : `` I 'd give Beau a lesson .
I could do Birds and the Bees .
Maybe not on Instagram live ? ''
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LOUISE ON SHARING DUTIES WITH EX JAMIE REDKNAPP
LOUISE ON SHARING DUTIES WITH EX JAMIE REDKNAPP
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The ex-wife of Jamie Redknapp posted a snap of herself and their eldest son to Instagram - and he looks just like his dad
Louise Redknapp shares rare photo of son Charley and he looks just like dad Jamie
Louise Redknapp has shared a rare snap of her teenage son Charley, who she shares with her ex-husband Jamie.
The singer, 45, posted a pic with her eldest son to Instagram as they isolate together at home amid the coronavirus pandemic.
She shared a sweet black-and-white picture, where she sweetly smiled at the camera.
15-year-old Charley sat shirtless behind her and looked the striking image of his dad as he just about managed a grin.
"A rare appearance from Charley Redknapp," Louise penned alongside the mother-and-son snap.
Charley is the older brother to Beau, 11, who are the two sons of Louise and Jamie.
Image: Louise Redknapp/Instagram) Louise Redknapp/Instagram)
Image: Louise Redknapp/Instagram) Louise Redknapp/Instagram)
The couple were married for 19-years before their shock split in 2017.
The divorced pair are said to have made the difficult decision to split their sons between them during the coronavirus lockdown.
Jamie revealed their family situation over Instagram Live in recent weeks as he chatted to comedian Jack Whitehall.
Image: @louiseredknapp/Instagram) @louiseredknapp/Instagram) Image: Getty Images Europe) Getty Images Europe)
The football pundit confirmed that Louise is taking care of Charley, while Jamie is looking after Beau.
He admitted he hopes Charley is "doing homework" while he's isolating with his mum.
But it seems Louise and Charley have other things on their mind, as they posed for their recent Instagram selfie together.
And speaking about Beau, Jamie announced: "He's been really good he's been doing loads of homework."
Jack cheekily added while fans were listening: "I'd give Beau a lesson. I could do Birds and the Bees. Maybe not on Instagram live?"
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thedailymirror--2020-04-16--Khloe Kardashian makes cutting comments over co-parenting with ex Tristan

Khloe Kardashian got very territorial over her daughter True in a furious rant about co-parenting with her ex Tristan Thompson .
The pair split in Feberuary last year after Khloe kicked the basketballer out for cheating with family friend Jordyn Woods and they have since been raising their daughter together .
In a teaser clip from Thursday 's episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians , 35-year-old Khloe brings up her concerns about Tristan during a conversation with momager Kris Jenner .
She tells her mum : `` To co-parent is a different beast , it 's probably the hardest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out . ''
She continued : `` Cause , you get territorial .
Like , 'This is my baby .
Why are you telling me what to do ? '
You forget , oh no , it 's both your baby .
`` Typically , I go back and forth about every other week to Cleveland .
He really misses True and he does n't really know when he 's going to see her next .
`` I really have not put much thought into how True is going to visit Tristan in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having this conversation . ''
Khloe and Tristan welcomed True back in April 2018 , and recently reunited for her second birthday this month .
The pair are currently self isolating together with true , but it does n't look like a romantic reunion is on the cards for the pair .
Fans had hoped their friendship would pave the way for something a little more flirty but it seems that the relationship is strictly about co-parenting .
Despite the rules surrounding social distancing and the 'ban ' on visitors to family homes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tristan so that he can be with True as often as he wants .
What this means is that the 29-year-old NBA star is not staying 24/7 with the KUWTK regular but there have been opportunities for him to stay over so that he is not coming and going too much .
Khloe may have thawed when it comes to being friends for the sake of their daughter , a source has told Hollywood Life that it is unlikely that the relationship will progress any further than that .
The source said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still the same .
He is coming over and seeing True virtually constantly . ''
While Khloe and Tristan are not back together , there has been one major improvement in their relationship .
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Khloe Kardashain talks about the struggles of co-parenting and worries she'll have to send her 1-year-old to Cleveland alone
Khloe Kardashain talks about the struggles of co-parenting and worries she'll have to send her 1-year-old to Cleveland alone
Khloe decided to seek advice from none other than Kris Jenner as she gets territorial over daughter True
Khloe Kardashian got very territorial over her daughter True in a furious rant about co-parenting with her ex Tristan Thompson.
The pair split in Feberuary last year after Khloe kicked the basketballer out for cheating with family friend Jordyn Woods and they have since been raising their daughter together.
In a teaser clip from Thursday's episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, 35-year-old Khloe brings up her concerns about Tristan during a conversation with momager Kris Jenner.
She tells her mum: "To co-parent is a different beast, it's probably the hardest thing I've ever had to figure out."
Image: Khloe Kardashian/Instagram) Khloe Kardashian/Instagram)
She continued: "Cause, you get territorial. Like, 'This is my baby. Why are you telling me what to do?' You forget, oh no, it's both your baby.
"Typically, I go back and forth about every other week to Cleveland. He really misses True and he doesn't really know when he's going to see her next.
"I really have not put much thought into how True is going to visit Tristan in Cleveland. I've just been avoiding having this conversation."
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Image: Tristan Thompson/Instagram) Tristan Thompson/Instagram)
Khloe and Tristan welcomed True back in April 2018, and recently reunited for her second birthday this month.
The pair are currently self isolating together with true, but it doesn't look like a romantic reunion is on the cards for the pair.
Fans had hoped their friendship would pave the way for something a little more flirty but it seems that the relationship is strictly about co-parenting.
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Despite the rules surrounding social distancing and the 'ban' on visitors to family homes, Khloe has made an exception for Tristan so that he can be with True as often as he wants.
What this means is that the 29-year-old NBA star is not staying 24/7 with the KUWTK regular but there have been opportunities for him to stay over so that he is not coming and going too much.
Image: Tristan Thompson/Instagram) Tristan Thompson/Instagram)
Khloe may have thawed when it comes to being friends for the sake of their daughter, a source has told Hollywood Life that it is unlikely that the relationship will progress any further than that.
The source said: "Things between she and Tristan are still the same. He is coming over and seeing True virtually constantly."
While Khloe and Tristan are not back together, there has been one major improvement in their relationship.
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thedailymirror--2020-04-16--Trump says Americans will be able to return to work but must maintain distancing

Donald Trump says healthy Americans will now be able to return to work as conditions allow , but must maintain social distancing and stay home if they are sick .
During his daily press conference on Thursday , Trump said governors will be empowered to tailor the White House guidelines to their own states - and if they need to remain closed his government will `` allow them '' to do that .
Those that meet the criteria can begin the process as early as today as per a new plan called `` Opening up America '' .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but one careful step at a time , '' he said , adding that states are encouraged to work together to harmonise their regional efforts .
`` A prolonged lockdown combined with a forced economic depression would inflict an immense and wide-ranging toll on public health , '' Trump said , adding it could lead to a sharp rise in drug abuse , alcohol abuse , suicide , heart disease . ''
US coronavirus deaths went above 33,000 on Thursday , according to a Reuters tally , with fatalities rising by nearly 2,200 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ report .
For updates on coronavirus , follow our live blog HERE .
This comes after a record single-day increase of 2,507 on Wednesday .
Washington 's goal is to quickly identify future outbreaks and put them out rapidly , with the president going on to promise testing capacity will continue to be expanded .
The new federal guidelines recommend that states record a 14-day `` downward trajectory '' in coronavirus cases before beginning a three-phase process of re-opening .
Before states re-open , hospitals should have a `` robust testing program '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ healthcare workers , the guidelines say .
Mr Trump said if the virus returns in the autumn , these new guidelines will ensure the country is up and running and able to put a second wave out quickly .
He added that America must be extra vigilant to block the virus from entering the US from abroad .
In the first phase of re-opening , the guidelines say groups of more than 10 people should be avoided if appropriate distancing measures are not practical .
Non-essential travel could resume and schools could open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In phase three , medically vulnerable people could resume public interactions .
The new guidelines come on the same day as governors of New York and six other northeastern states extended their coronavirus stay-at-home orders to May 15 .
The governors have cited the apparent success of their social-distancing directives in curbing the spread of the virus , which has killed more than 32,600 Americans in a matter of weeks , while acknowledging they have wreaked economic havoc .
At least 650,000 people to date have tested positive in the United States for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ caused by the virus .
A total of 42 states have ordered residents to remain indoors except for necessary outings , such as grocery shopping or doctors visits , while closing schools , universities and non-essential businesses .
The unprecedented measures have strangled large swaths of the economy , idling at least 20 million workers , upending financial markets and leading to forecasts that America is headed for its deepest recession since the economic collapse of the 1930s .
Trump , who has staked his November re-election bid on the strength of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ May 1 restart of shuttered commerce - at least in regions least stricken by the pandemic - despite health experts ' warnings that doing so prematurely risks reigniting the outbreak just as it was being brought under control .
The debate over how and when to reopen the economy has led to growing friction between the Republican president and political leaders in the hardest-hit states , particularly Democratic governors whom he branded as `` mutineers . ''
Senior White House officials told Reuters that Trump 's new set of reopening guidelines were backed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ force .
The plan includes recommendations on when bars and restaurants , as well as sporting events and other large public gatherings should resume , the officials said .
The recommendations are data driven and incorporate `` certain medical-based metrics '' that allow local authorities on a county-by-county basis to determine `` where they fit , '' one official said .
On Thursday , Cuomo and six East Coast counterparts who formed a regional pact this week to coordinate economic reopenings in their states - New Jersey , Connecticut Pennsylvania , Delaware , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restrictions would remain intact through the middle of next month .
`` What happens after that , I do n't know - we will see depending on what the data says , '' Cuomo , whose state is the US epicenter of the global coronavirus pandemic , accounting for 40 % of the country 's dead , said at a news briefing .
The New York state extension was ordered even though key metrics such as the rate of new hospitalizations pointed to an ebbing of the outbreak there .
Public health experts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ determine the full scope of the pandemic , track new infections and gauge the extent of any `` herd '' immunity in the general population is necessary before social distancing restrictions can safely be relaxed .
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers on Thursday extended his state 's `` safer at home '' order until May 26 , but carved out a new exemption for golf courses while extending curb-side pickup and delivery allowances to non-essential businesses .
Last week , Los Angeles , the nation 's second-largest city , extended its restrictions to May @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did likewise on Wednesday .
Missouri Governor Mike Parson on Thursday extended his `` Stay Home Missouri '' Order through May 3 .
In addition to the seven-state East Coast coalition , the governors of California , Oregon and Washington state have vowed to work together on a West Coast reopening plan , and seven states in the Midwest on Thursday announced a similar alliance .
In the latest measure of the economic toll taken by the pandemic , another 5.2 million Americans sought unemployment benefits last week , the Labor Department reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claims over the past month to more than 22 million .
`` Really , there 's no comparable event in American economic history , '' said Daniel Zhao , senior economist at Glassdoor recruiting site .
`` This crisis combines the scale of a national , if not global , downturn with the pace of a natural disaster . ''
The number of known US infections rose by at least 30,000on Wednesday , the biggest increase in five days , according to a Reuters tally .
But not all states have been hit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this week began talking about reopening their states as early as May 1 , including North Dakota 's Doug Burgum , Ohio 's Mike DeWine , and Tennessee 's Bill Lee .
Eighteen states have recorded fewer than 100 deaths from COVID-19 .
Even within states , urban areas have been hit harder than rural areas .
That divide has inflamed political and social divisions and prompted protests against state leaders who opted to keep residents at home .
In Richmond , Virginia , about 30 people gathered outside the state Capitol on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the Democratic governor has instituted until June 10 .
`` STOP the MADNESS !
It 's just a COLD VIRUS !
End the shutdown for the GOOD of US all ! ''
one of the demonstrators ' signs read .
The state has recorded nearly 7,000 cases and 208 deaths .

The US president fears a prolonged lockdown would inflict a huge toll on public health but said governors will be able to tailor the guidelines according to the situation in their state
Donald Trump says some Americans can return to work but must maintain social distancing
Donald Trump says healthy Americans will now be able to return to work as conditions allow, but must maintain social distancing and stay home if they are sick.
During his daily press conference on Thursday, Trump said governors will be empowered to tailor the White House guidelines to their own states - and if they need to remain closed his government will "allow them" to do that.
Those that meet the criteria can begin the process as early as today as per a new plan called "Opening up America".
"We are not opening all at once, but one careful step at a time," he said, adding that states are encouraged to work together to harmonise their regional efforts.
"A prolonged lockdown combined with a forced economic depression would inflict an immense and wide-ranging toll on public health," Trump said, adding it could lead to a sharp rise in drug abuse, alcohol abuse, suicide, heart disease."
US coronavirus deaths went above 33,000 on Thursday, according to a Reuters tally, with fatalities rising by nearly 2,200 - and some states are yet to report.
For updates on coronavirus, follow our live blog HERE.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
This comes after a record single-day increase of 2,507 on Wednesday.
Washington's goal is to quickly identify future outbreaks and put them out rapidly, with the president going on to promise testing capacity will continue to be expanded.
The new federal guidelines recommend that states record a 14-day "downward trajectory" in coronavirus cases before beginning a three-phase process of re-opening.
Before states re-open, hospitals should have a "robust testing program" that includes antibody testing in place for healthcare workers, the guidelines say.
Mr Trump said if the virus returns in the autumn, these new guidelines will ensure the country is up and running and able to put a second wave out quickly.
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He added that America must be extra vigilant to block the virus from entering the US from abroad.
In the first phase of re-opening, the guidelines say groups of more than 10 people should be avoided if appropriate distancing measures are not practical.
Non-essential travel could resume and schools could open their doors again during phase two.
In phase three, medically vulnerable people could resume public interactions.
The new guidelines come on the same day as governors of New York and six other northeastern states extended their coronavirus stay-at-home orders to May 15.
The governors have cited the apparent success of their social-distancing directives in curbing the spread of the virus, which has killed more than 32,600 Americans in a matter of weeks, while acknowledging they have wreaked economic havoc.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
At least 650,000 people to date have tested positive in the United States for COVID-19, the highly contagious lung disease caused by the virus.
A total of 42 states have ordered residents to remain indoors except for necessary outings, such as grocery shopping or doctors visits, while closing schools, universities and non-essential businesses.
The unprecedented measures have strangled large swaths of the economy, idling at least 20 million workers, upending financial markets and leading to forecasts that America is headed for its deepest recession since the economic collapse of the 1930s.
Trump, who has staked his November re-election bid on the strength of the US economy, has pushed for a May 1 restart of shuttered commerce - at least in regions least stricken by the pandemic - despite health experts' warnings that doing so prematurely risks reigniting the outbreak just as it was being brought under control.
The debate over how and when to reopen the economy has led to growing friction between the Republican president and political leaders in the hardest-hit states, particularly Democratic governors whom he branded as "mutineers."
Senior White House officials told Reuters that Trump's new set of reopening guidelines were backed by medical experts on his coronavirus task force.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The plan includes recommendations on when bars and restaurants, as well as sporting events and other large public gatherings should resume, the officials said.
The recommendations are data driven and incorporate "certain medical-based metrics" that allow local authorities on a county-by-county basis to determine "where they fit," one official said.
On Thursday, Cuomo and six East Coast counterparts who formed a regional pact this week to coordinate economic reopenings in their states - New Jersey, Connecticut Pennsylvania, Delaware, Massachusetts and Rhode Island -announced their existing restrictions would remain intact through the middle of next month.
"What happens after that, I don't know - we will see depending on what the data says," Cuomo, whose state is the US epicenter of the global coronavirus pandemic, accounting for 40% of the country's dead, said at a news briefing.
The New York state extension was ordered even though key metrics such as the rate of new hospitalizations pointed to an ebbing of the outbreak there.
Public health experts say a major expansion of testing to determine the full scope of the pandemic, track new infections and gauge the extent of any "herd" immunity in the general population is necessary before social distancing restrictions can safely be relaxed.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers on Thursday extended his state's "safer at home" order until May 26, but carved out a new exemption for golf courses while extending curb-side pickup and delivery allowances to non-essential businesses.
Last week, Los Angeles, the nation's second-largest city, extended its restrictions to May 15, and the District of Columbia did likewise on Wednesday.
Missouri Governor Mike Parson on Thursday extended his "Stay Home Missouri" Order through May 3.
In addition to the seven-state East Coast coalition, the governors of California, Oregon and Washington state have vowed to work together on a West Coast reopening plan, and seven states in the Midwest on Thursday announced a similar alliance.
Image: Shutterstock) Shutterstock)
In the latest measure of the economic toll taken by the pandemic, another 5.2 million Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, the Labor Department reported on Thursday, lifting total filings for claims over the past month to more than 22 million.
"Really, there's no comparable event in American economic history," said Daniel Zhao, senior economist at Glassdoor recruiting site.
"This crisis combines the scale of a national, if not global, downturn with the pace of a natural disaster."
The number of known US infections rose by at least 30,000on Wednesday, the biggest increase in five days, according to a Reuters tally.
But not all states have been hit equally hard.
A handful of governors this week began talking about reopening their states as early as May 1, including North Dakota's Doug Burgum, Ohio's Mike DeWine, and Tennessee's Bill Lee.
Eighteen states have recorded fewer than 100 deaths from COVID-19.
Even within states, urban areas have been hit harder than rural areas.
That divide has inflamed political and social divisions and prompted protests against state leaders who opted to keep residents at home.
In Richmond, Virginia, about 30 people gathered outside the state Capitol on Thursday in defiance of a stay-at-home order that the Democratic governor has instituted until June 10.
"STOP the MADNESS! It's just a COLD VIRUS! End the shutdown for the GOOD of US all!" one of the demonstrators' signs read.
The state has recorded nearly 7,000 cases and 208 deaths.