thedailymirror--2020-10-24--Schools may have to close to older pupils to curb coronavirus, scientist warns

Ministers may be forced to close schools to older children if coronavirus cases continue to soar , a top scientist warns .
Professor Neil Ferguson , whose modelling led to the original lockdown in March , said the NHS would soon be unable to cope unless the spread of the disease was curbed .
He said there were currently 8,000 people in hospital with coronavirus - around a third of the peak earlier this year - and that numbers were continuing to rise .
Meanwhile research suggests the nation might not be able to `` get on top of '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ education for older pupils .
Speaking to BBC Radio 4 Today programme , Prof Ferguson said : `` It is a worrying situation .
`` If the rate of growth continues as it is it means that in a month 's time we will above that peak level in March and that is probably unsustainable .
`` We are in a critical time right now .
The health system will not be able to cope with this rate of growth for much longer.
” The warning came as South Yorkshire became the latest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restrictions in England following Liverpool City Region , Greater Manchester and Lancashire .
Tier 3 measures are the strictest under the Government 's new traffic light system which is hoped to slow the spread of the virus .
But it will be another week or two before it becomes clear whether the stricter measures would have an impact on case numbers , according to Prof Ferguson .
The scientist said the restrictions on households mixing should have a `` significant effect '' but added it may not be enough and further action may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` If we go beyond that there is a limit to what we can do in terms of reducing contacts , short of starting to target , for instance , the older years in schools and sixth form colleges where we know older teenagers are able to transmit as adults .
`` Of course , nobody wants to start moving to virtual education and closing schools even partially .
`` The challenge may be that we are not able to get on top of the transmission otherwise . ''

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Scientists say the NHS will soon be unable to cope unless the spread of the disease is stemmed - Professor Neil Ferguson, warned that there were currently 8,000 people in hospital with coronavirus
Schools may have to close to older pupils to curb coronavirus spread, scientist warns
Ministers may be forced to close schools to older children if coronavirus cases continue to soar, a top scientist warns.
Professor Neil Ferguson, whose modelling led to the original lockdown in March, said the NHS would soon be unable to cope unless the spread of the disease was curbed.
He said there were currently 8,000 people in hospital with coronavirus - around a third of the peak earlier this year - and that numbers were continuing to rise.
Meanwhile research suggests the nation might not be able to "get on top of" the spread without resorting back to virtual education for older pupils.
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Speaking to BBC Radio 4 Today programme, Prof Ferguson said: "It is a worrying situation.
"If the rate of growth continues as it is it means that in a month's time we will above that peak level in March and that is probably unsustainable.
"We are in a critical time right now. The health system will not be able to cope with this rate of growth for much longer.”
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The warning came as South Yorkshire became the latest region to enter the tightest Tier 3 restrictions in England following Liverpool City Region, Greater Manchester and Lancashire.
Tier 3 measures are the strictest under the Government's new traffic light system which is hoped to slow the spread of the virus.
But it will be another week or two before it becomes clear whether the stricter measures would have an impact on case numbers, according to Prof Ferguson.
The scientist said the restrictions on households mixing should have a "significant effect" but added it may not be enough and further action may be needed.
Prof Ferguson added: "If we go beyond that there is a limit to what we can do in terms of reducing contacts, short of starting to target, for instance, the older years in schools and sixth form colleges where we know older teenagers are able to transmit as adults.
"Of course, nobody wants to start moving to virtual education and closing schools even partially.
"The challenge may be that we are not able to get on top of the transmission otherwise."


thedailymirror--2020-10-24--Joe Cole labels the government a "disgrace" for not backing Marcus Rashford

Joe Cole has slammed the government over its decision to vote against Marcus Rashford 's plea for the free school meals programme to be extended .
Manchester United star Rashford appealed for meals to be provided during holidays for the next six months , but 322 MPs voted against the Labour motion on Wednesday .
Hundreds of local groups and businesses have stepped up to ensure children are not going hungry , while Rashford warned child food poverty may become `` the greatest pandemic the country has ever faced '' after the vote .
And Cole branded the government a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he heaped praise on the 22-year-old .
`` We said it last season , early on after lockdown : what a lad , '' the former England midfielder told BT Sport .
`` Because at that age , to have that social awareness to understand that that 's what 's needed , and it 's great seeing the people from all cities getting together and helping him .
`` And it 's a disgrace really that the government are not backing him again .
But yeah , Marcus Rashford , massive respect .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ proud of him , he 's a footballer , he 's in our industry .
What a lad . ''
Cole 's former England teammate Joleon Lescott echoed the praise of Rashford , saying : `` Role model , an iconic role model .
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`` He 's someone I look up to , even though I 'm older than him .
Credit to him and his family . ''
Lescott added : `` There are a lot of footballers , Joe will tell you , that do a lot of good stuff and Marcus is the pinnacle of that .
`` The fact that he 's continuing this drive and pushing forward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behind him , there 's only one outcome I see happening and that 's changing the government and hopefully that happens sooner rather than later . ''
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Former England stars Cole and Joleon Lescott heaped praise on Manchester United star Rashford as they criticised the government for not listening to calls over free school meals
Joe Cole has slammed the government over its decision to vote against Marcus Rashford's plea for the free school meals programme to be extended.
Manchester United star Rashford appealed for meals to be provided during holidays for the next six months, but 322 MPs voted against the Labour motion on Wednesday.
Hundreds of local groups and businesses have stepped up to ensure children are not going hungry, while Rashford warned child food poverty may become "the greatest pandemic the country has ever faced" after the vote.
And Cole branded the government a "disgrace" over its decision as he heaped praise on the 22-year-old.
"We said it last season, early on after lockdown: what a lad," the former England midfielder told BT Sport .
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"Because at that age, to have that social awareness to understand that that's what's needed, and it's great seeing the people from all cities getting together and helping him.
"And it's a disgrace really that the government are not backing him again. But yeah, Marcus Rashford, massive respect.
"I think we should all be proud of him, he's a footballer, he's in our industry. What a lad."
Cole's former England teammate Joleon Lescott echoed the praise of Rashford, saying: "Role model, an iconic role model.
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"He's someone I look up to, even though I'm older than him. Credit to him and his family."
Lescott added: "There are a lot of footballers, Joe will tell you, that do a lot of good stuff and Marcus is the pinnacle of that.
"The fact that he's continuing this drive and pushing forward and, now the public are getting behind him, there's only one outcome I see happening and that's changing the government and hopefully that happens sooner rather than later."
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thedailymirror--2020-10-24--Facundo Pellistri given harsh welcome to English football on Man Utd debut

Teenage winger Facundo Pellistri made his first appearance in a Manchester United shirt on Friday , with the youngster offering glimpses of his talent in an Under-23s clash with Everton .
Pellistri lined up alongside fellow newcomer Alvaro Fernandez and senior players like Brandon Williams and Marcos Rojo , helping the Red Devils secure a 2-1 win .
The 18-year-old , who was an unused substitute in United 's 2-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday , was given a harsh welcome to English football .
He was the subject of a number of tough challenges @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both getting booked for tackles on Pellistri .
Asked about Pellistri 's performance in his post-match interview , United 's Under-23s boss Neil Wood said : `` It was 'welcome to England ! '
`` But it was great for him to get 90 minutes on the pitch and a first taste of English football .
I ’ m sure he can build from this experience . ''
Williams added : `` Facundo ’ s done very well since coming in .
He doesn ’ t speak that much English but he ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on from this and I ’ ll be here to help him if I can .
I enjoyed playing with him . ''
Pellistri has been earmarked as one for the future by manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his Uruguayan compatriot and fellow United new boy Edinson Cavani is a big fan .
Speaking to the club 's official website , Cavani said : `` Pellistri is a young lad and I really love the way he plays the game .
`` He ’ s the typical South American footballer who has that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the way he lives his football is a bit like , as we say in Uruguay , being on el campito , as we call it , a makeshift pitch where you have a kickabout for fun with your mates or whoever .
`` He ’ s a youngster who has a lot to learn but who has a lot to offer too .
He ’ s already shown what he can do at Peñarol , in the games where he ’ s featured .
I ’ ve liked him from the moment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I liked him a lot .
`` He ’ s coming here to the club , without a doubt determined to learn and mature as a player , but also to make a good contribution here himself .
`` Learning his trade here is also going to be a great experience for him .
So it ’ s going to be good meeting up with him and travelling together on this journey in this new chapter for us both . ''
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Facundo Pellistri made his first appearance for Manchester United, representing the Under-23s, and he was on the receiving end of some big challenges
Teenage winger Facundo Pellistri made his first appearance in a Manchester United shirt on Friday, with the youngster offering glimpses of his talent in an Under-23s clash with Everton.
Pellistri lined up alongside fellow newcomer Alvaro Fernandez and senior players like Brandon Williams and Marcos Rojo, helping the Red Devils secure a 2-1 win.
The 18-year-old, who was an unused substitute in United's 2-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday, was given a harsh welcome to English football.
He was the subject of a number of tough challenges, with Beni Baningime and Seb Quirk both getting booked for tackles on Pellistri.
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Asked about Pellistri's performance in his post-match interview, United's Under-23s boss Neil Wood said: "It was 'welcome to England!'
"But it was great for him to get 90 minutes on the pitch and a first taste of English football. I’m sure he can build from this experience."
Williams added: "Facundo’s done very well since coming in. He doesn’t speak that much English but he’s learning. He’ll kick on from this and I’ll be here to help him if I can. I enjoyed playing with him."
Pellistri has been earmarked as one for the future by manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his Uruguayan compatriot and fellow United new boy Edinson Cavani is a big fan.
Speaking to the club's official website, Cavani said: "Pellistri is a young lad and I really love the way he plays the game.
"He’s the typical South American footballer who has that mischievous nature to his game, and the way he lives his football is a bit like, as we say in Uruguay, being on el campito , as we call it, a makeshift pitch where you have a kickabout for fun with your mates or whoever.
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"He’s a youngster who has a lot to learn but who has a lot to offer too. He’s already shown what he can do at Peñarol, in the games where he’s featured. I’ve liked him from the moment he made his first-team debut at Peñarol, I liked him a lot.
"He’s coming here to the club, without a doubt determined to learn and mature as a player, but also to make a good contribution here himself.
"Learning his trade here is also going to be a great experience for him. So it’s going to be good meeting up with him and travelling together on this journey in this new chapter for us both."
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thedailymirror--2020-10-24--Jacqueline Jossa narrowly avoids vomiting on Thorpe Park date with Dan Osborne

Actress Jacqueline Jossa struggled to hold her dinner down during an adrenaline-fuelled date at Thorpe Park with her husband Dan Osborne .
The former EastEnders star , 27 , headed to the theme park on Friday so the couple could spend some quality time together .
After going on some of the park 's most thrilling rides , Jac started feeling a bit queasy and admitted she almost shamed herself by throwing up in the park .
Taking to her Instagram Story , Jac told her three million followers why she was sat by herself and not with her hubby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Saw .
I went on it in the daytime and I ’ m sure as hell not going on it in the night time .
`` Although now I ’ m just on my own terrified that someone with a saw going to come and get me .
Jac then revealed she was sitting alone because she felt very unwell .
`` I don ’ t know what ’ s wrong with me but I feel so so so sick and I never used to get crazy sick on rides , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ annoying because I ’ m enjoying them but I literally feel so unwell , ” the star said before reassuring fans , `` But , it ’ s fun , it ’ s really fun . ''
The actress was in awe of the `` young kids '' who were going on the terrifying rides , telling her followers : `` I don ’ t understand how there ’ s kids , like you know , young kids , 15 , 14 , doing this stuff .
`` It ’ s so scary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of the ride Saw and I ’ m like ‘ sorry how did you just do that ’ .
`` Mate , I ’ m such a chicken .
I thought I ’ d be better after the jungle but… '' she tailed off before adding , `` No , I 've done Saw earlier but I didn ’ t like it .
`` It was scary .
It is the scariest one here . ''
Feeling queasy again , Jac asked followers : `` Is there a thing where there ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and you just feel so so so so sick ?
Like I ’ ve felt so sick on these rides.
`` She groaned before adding : `` I 've been like drinking me water .
Honestly , like… unwell , '' she emphasised .
Before arriving at the park , Jac was filmed giving it the big one as she boasted she was n't scared .
Ahead of arriving , Dan had posted a video of him and Jacqueline where he asked how she was feeling ahead of the high-octane rides .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Park .
I 'm scared , '' Dan said .
He asked Jac : `` Sweetheart are you scared ? ''
The I 'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here !
2019 winner responded : `` Me ?
Scared ?
No , I 'm not scared of anything anymore , jungle sorted me right out ! ''
However , Dan was not so convinced , responding : `` Behave !
Look at her . ''
A little later in the evening , Jac was snapped suffering an amusing face-mask malfunction while on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sure to put safety first by donning a face-mask in the era of the Covid-19 pandemic .
However , while on the ride , the mask ended up covering the entirety of her face .
When the ride finished , Jacqueline saw a photo of themselves on Saw and the amusing mishap was plain to see .
Dan posted the image to his Instagram Stories , zooming in so his followers could see what befell his wife .

The former EastEnders star, 27, headed to the theme park for a fun day out with her husband Dan Osbourne and she almost spewed after going on some of the rides
Actress Jacqueline Jossa struggled to hold her dinner down during an adrenaline-fuelled date at Thorpe Park with her husband Dan Osborne.
The former EastEnders star, 27, headed to the theme park on Friday so the couple could spend some quality time together.
After going on some of the park's most thrilling rides, Jac started feeling a bit queasy and admitted she almost shamed herself by throwing up in the park.
Taking to her Instagram Story, Jac told her three million followers why she was sat by herself and not with her hubby.
"The guys have gone back on Saw. I went on it in the daytime and I’m sure as hell not going on it in the night time.
Image: jacjossa/Instagram) jacjossa/Instagram)
"Although now I’m just on my own terrified that someone with a saw going to come and get me.
"I’m absolutely terrified."
Jac then revealed she was sitting alone because she felt very unwell.
"I don’t know what’s wrong with me but I feel so so so sick and I never used to get crazy sick on rides,” she explained.
"It’s annoying because I’m enjoying them but I literally feel so unwell,” the star said before reassuring fans, "But, it’s fun, it’s really fun."
The actress was in awe of the "young kids" who were going on the terrifying rides, telling her followers: "I don’t understand how there’s kids, like you know, young kids, 15, 14, doing this stuff.
Image: jacjossa/Instagram) jacjossa/Instagram)
"It’s so scary. There’s like 10-year-olds coming out of the ride Saw and I’m like ‘sorry how did you just do that’.
"Mate, I’m such a chicken. I thought I’d be better after the jungle but…" she tailed off before adding, "No, I've done Saw earlier but I didn’t like it.
"It was scary. It is the scariest one here."
Feeling queasy again, Jac asked followers: "Is there a thing where there’s a certain age you get to and you just feel so so so so sick? Like I’ve felt so sick on these rides. "
She groaned before adding: "I've been like drinking me water. Honestly, like… unwell," she emphasised.
Before arriving at the park, Jac was filmed giving it the big one as she boasted she wasn't scared.
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Ahead of arriving, Dan had posted a video of him and Jacqueline where he asked how she was feeling ahead of the high-octane rides.
"We are on our way to Thorpe Park. I'm scared," Dan said.
He asked Jac: "Sweetheart are you scared?"
The I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! 2019 winner responded: "Me? Scared? No, I'm not scared of anything anymore, jungle sorted me right out!"
However, Dan was not so convinced, responding: "Behave! Look at her."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
A little later in the evening, Jac was snapped suffering an amusing face-mask malfunction while on the spine-tingling Saw ride.
Jacqueline made sure to put safety first by donning a face-mask in the era of the Covid-19 pandemic.
However, while on the ride, the mask ended up covering the entirety of her face.
When the ride finished, Jacqueline saw a photo of themselves on Saw and the amusing mishap was plain to see.
Dan posted the image to his Instagram Stories, zooming in so his followers could see what befell his wife.


thedailymirror--2020-10-24--'My wife wants to name our baby after her mother but I think she'll be bullied'

A soon-to-dad has said he is refusing to name his daughter in memory of his wife 's mother as he 's worried it will lead to their child being bullied `` throughout her life '' .
He explains that he and his wife recently found out they are expecting a little girl and , having never previously discussed baby names , agreed each of them had the right to veto suggestions they did n't like .
After discussing possible names , both parents revealed they would like to name their daughter after their late mothers .
The dad said he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their baby after his wife 's mother , whose name was Karen , through fear it would always carry links to the meme associated with the name .
He wrote : `` I told her the baby can take my mum 's name as her first name and her mum 's name as a middle name , or have an entirely different name , but I ca n't okay 'Karen ' as a first name in any case .
`` She got offended because she just wants to honor her mother and thinks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I just do n't want to set our daughter up to be bullied throughout her life .
`` I told her I 'd be fine with whatever first name she picks as long as it does n't lead to the baby being picked on later in life , but she 's pretty insistent on Karen . ''
After asking for advice on Reddit , some were in agreement with the dad , as one replied to say : `` It was a normal name , now it 's a joke .
Imagine 'baby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make jokes all her life . ''
A second said : `` Karen is n't just a phase or fad , it is n't just a meme anymore either .
It 's pretty much the definition of middle aged entitlement , and I highly doubt that definition is going anywhere in the next 20 years . ''
But others disagreed , arguing : `` It 's a joke with our generation .
It 's doubtful it will be a joke in hers . ''
Following the feedback , the dad provided an update @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and his wife had said that ever since her mum died when she was just 14 , she had always planned to name her daughter in her memory - and had never had to consider a meme to be a potential obstacle .
He said he withdrew the veto and agreed with comments which suggested the name would n't have the same association by the time their daughter grew up .
However , the parents decided to compromise after finding their mothers both had the same middle name of Elizabeth , and chose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

'MY WIFE WANTS TO NAME OUR BABY AFTER HER MOTHER BUT I THINK SHE'LL BE BULLIED'
'MY WIFE WANTS TO NAME OUR BABY AFTER HER MOTHER BUT I THINK SHE'LL BE BULLIED'
A husband has said he has used power of veto to refuse the name his wife wants to use for their baby daughter, which she chose in honour of her mum who died when she was just a teenager
'My wife wants to name our baby after her mother but I think she'll be bullied'
A soon-to-dad has said he is refusing to name his daughter in memory of his wife's mother as he's worried it will lead to their child being bullied "throughout her life".
He explains that he and his wife recently found out they are expecting a little girl and, having never previously discussed baby names, agreed each of them had the right to veto suggestions they didn't like.
After discussing possible names, both parents revealed they would like to name their daughter after their late mothers.
The dad said he refused to entertain the idea of naming their baby after his wife's mother, whose name was Karen, through fear it would always carry links to the meme associated with the name.
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He wrote: "I told her the baby can take my mum's name as her first name and her mum's name as a middle name, or have an entirely different name, but I can't okay 'Karen' as a first name in any case.
"She got offended because she just wants to honor her mother and thinks I have a problem with that. I just don't want to set our daughter up to be bullied throughout her life.
"I told her I'd be fine with whatever first name she picks as long as it doesn't lead to the baby being picked on later in life, but she's pretty insistent on Karen."
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After asking for advice on Reddit, some were in agreement with the dad, as one replied to say: "It was a normal name, now it's a joke. Imagine 'baby Karen'. People are gonna make jokes all her life."
A second said: "Karen isn't just a phase or fad, it isn't just a meme anymore either. It's pretty much the definition of middle aged entitlement, and I highly doubt that definition is going anywhere in the next 20 years."
But others disagreed, arguing: "It's a joke with our generation. It's doubtful it will be a joke in hers."
Following the feedback, the dad provided an update to say they had discussed the situation and his wife had said that ever since her mum died when she was just 14, she had always planned to name her daughter in her memory - and had never had to consider a meme to be a potential obstacle.
He said he withdrew the veto and agreed with comments which suggested the name wouldn't have the same association by the time their daughter grew up.
However, the parents decided to compromise after finding their mothers both had the same middle name of Elizabeth, and chose that name to honour them both instead.


thedailymirror--2020-10-24--Brit's warning after friend died on 'walkway of death' while in Magaluf

A heartbroken woman has shared a stark warning after her friend died on the 'walkway of death ' while in Magaluf .
Natalie Cormack , 19 , plunged to her death from the deadly balcony as she made her way home on the Spanish party island in April 2018 .
Just months later , Thomas Channon , 18 , and Tom Hughes , 20 , both from Wales , were killed after falling at the same spot known locally as 'the walkway of death . '
At more than 70ft high , the six-storey balcony is the entrance to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Natalie 's friend Georgia Hague , 26 , now wants to prevent others from facing the same tragedy .
Then 24 , Georgia had left the UK to work in a Magaluf bar after feeling like she was wasting her life away in an office job .
But less than four weeks after landing on the Spanish island , her closest friend and fellow bar worker Natalie fell off the walkway as she made her way home to the Eden Roc complex .
She said : `` I was out doing my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first people I ’ d got to know out there .
`` She died within weeks of me meeting her and it really affected me .
`` She was only 19 .
She was crazy , funny , friendly .
`` I remember the day so clearly .
She died at 6am but I did n't find out until 5pm later that day .
`` It had been a whole day but no one had mentioned it because her death just was n't the talk of the town . ''
Georgia said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' attitude towards the shocking deaths .
She said : `` The worst thing was that this was not shocking news to many Magaluf residents and workers who had been on the scene long before me .
`` A lot of people would just shrug and say 'oh yeah , balcony falls happen every year . '
`` They were very kind of blasé about it as if it was just one of those things .
`` The attitude was that she was far from the first and wouldn ’ t be the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is set into the hill and the six storey walkway is accessed at street level .
Georgia highlighted the dangers of its low wall balcony where people often get confused thinking they can hop over the side , unaware of the sheer drop below – particularly at night .
She said : `` Thomas actually died on his first night and I had actually met him very briefly to say hello .
`` He had actually fallen and died at the same spot Natalie was killed so that was hugely upsetting .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a chance to speak to him that night about what had happened to Natalie . ''
Georgia considered returning home but eventually stayed on the Balearic island for two years and launched a campaign called `` Do n't Leave a Friend Behind . ''
She later supported the British Government campaign `` Stick with your mates , '' and featured in a video where she reached millions of young people .
In 2020 , there have been no similar falls but Georgia pointed out there have also been far less tourists due to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her campaign has had a positive impact and her hard-hitting posters are credited with a reduction in balcony falls among British tourists .
Now back in Wrexham , she works as a treasury advisor for a bank and has earned a spot on the Queen 's Birthday Honours list .

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Georgia Hague, 26, wants to prevent further horrific deaths after Natalie Cormack, 19, plunged from the six-storey walkway on the Spanish island in 2018
Brit's warning after friend died on six-storey 'walkway of death' while in Magaluf
A heartbroken woman has shared a stark warning after her friend died on the 'walkway of death' while in Magaluf.
Natalie Cormack, 19, plunged to her death from the deadly balcony as she made her way home on the Spanish party island in April 2018.
Just months later, Thomas Channon, 18, and Tom Hughes, 20, both from Wales, were killed after falling at the same spot known locally as 'the walkway of death.'
At more than 70ft high, the six-storey balcony is the entrance to the Eden Roc apartment complex popular among youngsters.
Natalie's friend Georgia Hague, 26, now wants to prevent others from facing the same tragedy.
Then 24, Georgia had left the UK to work in a Magaluf bar after feeling like she was wasting her life away in an office job.
But less than four weeks after landing on the Spanish island, her closest friend and fellow bar worker Natalie fell off the walkway as she made her way home to the Eden Roc complex.
Georgia told of Natalie's tragic death.
She said: "I was out doing my first season and Natalie was one of the first people I’d got to know out there.
"She died within weeks of me meeting her and it really affected me.
"She was only 19. She was crazy, funny, friendly.
"I remember the day so clearly. She died at 6am but I didn't find out until 5pm later that day.
"It had been a whole day but no one had mentioned it because her death just wasn't the talk of the town."
Georgia said many local people have a "blasé" attitude towards the shocking deaths.
She said: "The worst thing was that this was not shocking news to many Magaluf residents and workers who had been on the scene long before me.
"A lot of people would just shrug and say 'oh yeah, balcony falls happen every year.'
"They were very kind of blasé about it as if it was just one of those things.
"The attitude was that she was far from the first and wouldn’t be the last."
The Eden Roc hotel is set into the hill and the six storey walkway is accessed at street level.
Georgia highlighted the dangers of its low wall balcony where people often get confused thinking they can hop over the side, unaware of the sheer drop below – particularly at night.
She said: "Thomas actually died on his first night and I had actually met him very briefly to say hello.
"He had actually fallen and died at the same spot Natalie was killed so that was hugely upsetting.
"I still wish I’d had a chance to speak to him that night about what had happened to Natalie."
Georgia considered returning home but eventually stayed on the Balearic island for two years and launched a campaign called "Don't Leave a Friend Behind."
She later supported the British Government campaign "Stick with your mates," and featured in a video where she reached millions of young people.
In 2020, there have been no similar falls but Georgia pointed out there have also been far less tourists due to the pandemic.
But early statistics indicate her campaign has had a positive impact and her hard-hitting posters are credited with a reduction in balcony falls among British tourists.
Now back in Wrexham, she works as a treasury advisor for a bank and has earned a spot on the Queen's Birthday Honours list.


thedailymirror--2020-10-24--DOI's Rebekah Vardy looks nervous as she's pictured skating for first time

Dancing on Ice star Rebekah Vardy has been pictured looking nervous as she put through her paces by her skating partner Andy Buchanan .
The wife of footballer Jamie Vardy is among the famous faces who have signed up for the new series of the ITV show .
She previously shared a picture from the Alexandra Palace ice rink in North London as she unveiled Andy as her partner , and now Rebekah has been pictured getting to grips with some moves .
In new pictures , she 's seen looking apprehensive as Andy guides her across the ice .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the hang of it as she 's also seen standing on one leg and trying to skate backwards .
She 's being carefully supervised by Andy , who makes sure she does n't put a foot wrong .
The pair try out several moves together , with the professional skater looking pretty pleased with his protege .
Andy is a Canadian figure skater who has spent years at the top of his game .
He 's performed in productions such as Cirque du Soleil , Holiday On Ice and Disney on Ice , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Robin Johnstone .
They 've been married for more than a decade and often perform together on the ice .
Rebekah is among the stars taking part in the next series of the ITV skating show , hosted by Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield .
Jayne Torvill , Christopher Dean , John Barrowman and Ashley Banjo will also be returning to judging duties .
Filming kicks off in January so the stars have just a few short months to get themselves ready .
Other celebs hitting the ice include Denise Van Outen , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Faiers and Faye Brooks .

WAG Rebekah Vardy has been pictured hitting the rink with her skating partner Andy Buchanan as she gets stuck into training for Dancing On Ice. She has just two months to get ready before the show debuts on ITV in January
Dancing On Ice's Rebekah Vardy looks nervous as she's pictured skating for first time
Dancing on Ice star Rebekah Vardy has been pictured looking nervous as she put through her paces by her skating partner Andy Buchanan.
The wife of footballer Jamie Vardy is among the famous faces who have signed up for the new series of the ITV show.
She previously shared a picture from the Alexandra Palace ice rink in North London as she unveiled Andy as her partner, and now Rebekah has been pictured getting to grips with some moves.
In new pictures, she's seen looking apprehensive as Andy guides her across the ice.
However, Rebekah appears to be getting the hang of it as she's also seen standing on one leg and trying to skate backwards.
She's being carefully supervised by Andy, who makes sure she doesn't put a foot wrong.
The pair try out several moves together, with the professional skater looking pretty pleased with his protege.
Andy is a Canadian figure skater who has spent years at the top of his game.
He's performed in productions such as Cirque du Soleil, Holiday On Ice and Disney on Ice, and he's married to fellow skater Robin Johnstone.
They've been married for more than a decade and often perform together on the ice.
Rebekah is among the stars taking part in the next series of the ITV skating show, hosted by Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.
Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean, John Barrowman and Ashley Banjo will also be returning to judging duties.
Filming kicks off in January so the stars have just a few short months to get themselves ready.
Other celebs hitting the ice include Denise Van Outen, Myleene Klass, Jason Donovan, Billie Faiers and Faye Brooks.


thedailymirror--2020-10-24--Klopp's warning about Paul Pogba comes back to haunt him with Virgil van Dijk

Jurgen Klopp 's warning about spending big money on a player only for them to suffer an injury has unfortunately come true for him .
Liverpool manager Klopp previously spoke out about the risk clubs take when they splash the cash on a single player rather than on building a team .
Klopp made the comments after Manchester United paid a then world-record £89million on France international Paul Pogba .
Klopp said : `` If you bring one player in for £100million and he gets injured , then it all goes through the chimney .
`` The day that this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a job anymore , because the game is about playing together .
That is how everybody in football understands it .
`` You always want to have the best , but building the group is necessary to be successful .
`` Other clubs can go out and spend more money and collect top players .
I want to do it differently .
I would even do it differently if I could spend that money . ''
Klopp splashed the cash on Van Dijk back in 2018 , parting with a huge £75million .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ winning both the Champions League and Premier League in the past two seasons .
But the defender suffered an ACL injury in the Merseyside derby and is facing up to nine months in the treatment room .
Liverpool will have to defend their crown this campaign without their star turn .
But Klopp , whose warning about Pogba has come back to haunt him , has taken his own advice on board , and is confident his team can pull together in Van Dijk 's absence .
The German is backing Joel Matip @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impenetrable partnership .
`` They [ Matip and Gomez ] can play together – not a shadow of a doubt , '' said Klopp .
`` As I said for the Fabinho and Joe pairing , they need to get used to each other and the full-backs need to get used to them .
`` The more stability you have in this line , the better .
We never had that really , especially one position was always with a lot of changes .
They will fight together , there is no doubt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and it did n't become rocket science overnight .
We can help them with information but then they will get tested every three days , that 's the situation . ''
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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp spoke out about the risk clubs take when they splash the cash on a single player rather than using the money to build a strong team
Jurgen Klopp's warning about Paul Pogba comes back to haunt him with Virgil van Dijk
Jurgen Klopp's warning about spending big money on a player only for them to suffer an injury has unfortunately come true for him.
Liverpool manager Klopp previously spoke out about the risk clubs take when they splash the cash on a single player rather than on building a team.
Klopp made the comments after Manchester United paid a then world-record £89million on France international Paul Pogba.
Klopp said: "If you bring one player in for £100million and he gets injured, then it all goes through the chimney.
"The day that this is football, I'm not in a job anymore, because the game is about playing together. That is how everybody in football understands it.
"You always want to have the best, but building the group is necessary to be successful.
Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
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"Other clubs can go out and spend more money and collect top players. I want to do it differently. I would even do it differently if I could spend that money."
Klopp splashed the cash on Van Dijk back in 2018, parting with a huge £75million.
The centre-back has been instrumental in Liverpool winning both the Champions League and Premier League in the past two seasons.
But the defender suffered an ACL injury in the Merseyside derby and is facing up to nine months in the treatment room.
Liverpool will have to defend their crown this campaign without their star turn.
Image: 2020 Xavier Laine) 2020 Xavier Laine)
But Klopp, whose warning about Pogba has come back to haunt him, has taken his own advice on board, and is confident his team can pull together in Van Dijk's absence.
The German is backing Joel Matip and Joe Gomez to strike up an impenetrable partnership.
"They [Matip and Gomez] can play together – not a shadow of a doubt," said Klopp.
"As I said for the Fabinho and Joe pairing, they need to get used to each other and the full-backs need to get used to them.
Image: Pool via REUTERS) Pool via REUTERS)
"The more stability you have in this line, the better. We never had that really, especially one position was always with a lot of changes. They will fight together, there is no doubt about that.
"It is football and it didn't become rocket science overnight. We can help them with information but then they will get tested every three days, that's the situation."
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thedailymirror--2020-10-24--Mum and baby forced to live in council flat 'full of silverfish and bed bugs'

A young mum has spoken of her horror at being forced to live in a flat that is damp , moldy , has bed bugs and silverfish .
Em Sandford and her 10-week-old baby moved into the temporary accommodation in September and says it 's been `` treated '' twice in the last two weeks but the problems keep coming back .
The 21-year-old , who also lives in the property with her boyfriend , Dylan Benson , 20 , said mold is growing on walls next to the bed , on the floor and over the bathroom walls at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Birmingham .
The mould has even started growing on a skateboard , pram and suitcase .
Miss Sandford told BirminghamLive : `` It 's infested with silverfish , there 's been bed bugs which have been biting my son and there 's also been a massive mold and damp problem , '' Miss Sandford told BirminghamLive .
`` It 's been treated twice in the last two weeks , but has come back .
I feel totally disgusted .
I 've literally just been dumped here and they 've left me to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the mold .
We 've treated it with bleach and the council came out to treat it and both times it 's grown back within a few days . ''
She added : `` I would ideally like to be moved .
A girl I was living with in a B & B was moved after two-days of complaining about bed bugs after being in contact with a local MP .
`` She now has a temporary self-contained one bedroom flat for her and her daughter .
I 'd like similar if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two MPs currently and am waiting for the council to even acknowledge their requests . ''
She was previously diagnosed with anxiety , PTSD and is also clinically depressed .
`` I really at my wit 's end as to what I can do .
I 've been thrown from pillar to post with everyone I 've tried to speak to .
The council are ignoring my emails .
I do n't know what to do at this point , '' she added .
The mum has previously lived in temporary council living @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mother and baby unit in Small Heath and a B & B in Erdington over the last three-years .

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Em Sandford and her 10-week-old baby moved into the temporary accommodation in September - she says the mould is so bad it's grown on a pram, skateboard and suitcase
Inside 'horror' council flat mum and baby forced to live in with 'silverfish and bed bugs'
A young mum has spoken of her horror at being forced to live in a flat that is damp, moldy, has bed bugs and silverfish.
Em Sandford and her 10-week-old baby moved into the temporary accommodation in September and says it's been "treated" twice in the last two weeks but the problems keep coming back.
The 21-year-old, who also lives in the property with her boyfriend, Dylan Benson, 20, said mold is growing on walls next to the bed, on the floor and over the bathroom walls at the block of two-storey flats in Rubery, Birmingham.
The mould has even started growing on a skateboard, pram and suitcase.
Image: Em Sandford) Em Sandford)
Miss Sandford told BirminghamLive : "It's infested with silverfish, there's been bed bugs which have been biting my son and there's also been a massive mold and damp problem," Miss Sandford told BirminghamLive.
"It's been treated twice in the last two weeks, but has come back. I feel totally disgusted. I've literally just been dumped here and they've left me to it.
"We've tried everything with the mold. We've treated it with bleach and the council came out to treat it and both times it's grown back within a few days."
Image: Em Sandford) Em Sandford)
She added: "I would ideally like to be moved. A girl I was living with in a B&B was moved after two-days of complaining about bed bugs after being in contact with a local MP.
"She now has a temporary self-contained one bedroom flat for her and her daughter. I'd like similar if possible. I'm in contact with two MPs currently and am waiting for the council to even acknowledge their requests."
She was previously diagnosed with anxiety, PTSD and is also clinically depressed.
Image: Em Sandford) Em Sandford)
"I really at my wit's end as to what I can do. I've been thrown from pillar to post with everyone I've tried to speak to. The council are ignoring my emails. I don't know what to do at this point," she added.
The mum has previously lived in temporary council living at a hotel in Bearwood, a mother and baby unit in Small Heath and a B&B in Erdington over the last three-years.
Mirror Online has approached Birmingham City Council for comment.


thedailymirror--2020-10-24--Strengthen your immune system against Covid with help of Vitamin D and pickles

Winter is coming and a second wave of Covid-19 is already with us , so it has never been more important to strengthen your immunity .
Along with hand-washing , masks and social distancing , it ’ s the best defence we have against the coronavirus .
A vaccine is still some way off and scientists warn that without one there is no hope of achieving the herd immunity needed to end the pandemic .
Boosting your own immunity makes sense , and studies show there is lots you can do .
A balanced diet is key , but there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – and scientists have been working hard to find the stars that can help in the Covid battle .
Take these simple steps to strengthen your immune system and keep you well through the tough winter ahead : Vitamin D , which is essential for healthy bones and muscles , is often known as the sunshine vitamin – giving a big clue as to why we don ’ t get enough in winter .
While it can be found in some foods , including oily fish , red meat and eggs , our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need from exposure to sunlight .
One in five Brits is deficient , with the number increasing as the nights draw in .
And that ’ s why the official advice is to consider taking a supplement containing 10mcg of vitamin D ( the equivalent of 400IU ) during winter .
But as well as keeping bones strong , this simple vitamin could also play a key role in the fight against Covid-19 .
A super-study published earlier this year , which analysed results from 39 trials , found that taking 10mcg of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respiratory infections by up to 23 per cent .
More recently , researchers at the University of Birmingham , who tested blood samples from 392 healthcare staff , found that 72per cent of those who were deficient in vitamin D had also caught Covid-19 .
By contrast , only 51 per cent of those with good levels carried antibodies confirming they had been infected .
Covidence-UK , a study that uses monthly surveys of UK citizens to identify potential risk factors for Covid-19 , has also identified a link .
Researchers are launching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ providing free vitamin D to people with low levels reduces their odds of catching the virus .
To sign up and support the Covidence-UK search for ways to reduce the risk of Covid-19 , visit qmul.ac.uk/covidence .
Some scientists believe it ’ s no accident that countries where cabbage and fermented vegetables , such as sauerkraut and kimchi , are popular , have reported lower coronavirus death rates .
Dr Jean Bousquet , Honorary Professor of Pulmonary Medicine at Montpellier University , France , has calculated that every gram of fermented vegetables eaten @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Covid-19 by 35 per cent .
A similar pattern was seen in countries where a lot of cabbage is consumed , and Professor Bousquet believes the benefits are down to high levels of the antioxidant sulforaphane in them .
He adds : “ Nutrition may play a role in the immune defence against Covid and may explain some of the differences seen in Covid across Europe .
I ’ ve now changed my diet , and it includes raw cabbage three times a week , sauerkraut once a week and pickled vegetables.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ importance of zinc for strong immunity .
And the World Health Organisation confirms it , saying : “ Zinc is thought to help decrease susceptibility to acute lower respiratory tract infections by regulating various immune functions.
” Zinc can be found in shellfish , beans and lentils , but eight per cent of adults here in the UK do not get the recommended intake .
Research has shown that taking zinc within 24 hours of cold symptoms appearing cuts the duration of infections by a third .
Excitingly , studies have confirmed zinc @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it may boost levels of interferon , a protein that helps our immune system identify threats .
The balance of good and bad bacteria in our gut has a big impact on immunity .
Dr Bousquet ’ s research has also identified a link between fermented dairy products , such as yoghurt and kefir , and a lower rate of deaths from the virus .
A recent Chinese study discovered that probiotic drinks that contained a combination of lactobacillus bacteria reduced the risk of respiratory infections by 59 per cent .
Another study @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Public Health , found that children who were given daily probiotic supplements werearound a third less likely to needantibiotics .
A 150ml glass of orange juice provides more than 80 per cent of the immune-strengthening vitamin C that we need each day .
But there is growing scientific interest around another nutrient in orange juice , which could be even more important for our immunity .
Hesperidin , a micronutrient found in citrus fruit , slows the rate that viruses can replicate .
Laboratory tests showed such strong antiviral activity that some scientists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new drugs against dreaded influenza .
A recent study showed it locks on to key proteins on the Covid-19 virus , which could make it harder for infection to take hold .
Because the highest concentrations are found in the pith of fruit , juice will have more hesperidin in it than whole fruit .
Shop-bought orange juice contains three times more hesperidin than juice squeezed at home .

You must wash your hands and wear a mask, but boosting your immune system with the help of orange juice, zinc and Vitamin D is a real help in the battle against coronavirus
Strengthen your immune system against Covid with help of Vitamin D, zinc and pickles
Winter is coming and a second wave of Covid-19 is already with us, so it has never been more important to strengthen your immunity.
Along with hand-washing, masks and social distancing, it’s the best defence we have against the coronavirus.
A vaccine is still some way off and scientists warn that without one there is no hope of achieving the herd immunity needed to end the pandemic.
Boosting your own immunity makes sense, and studies show there is lots you can do.
A balanced diet is key, but there are certain nutrients that are particularly important – and scientists have been working hard to find the stars that can help in the Covid battle.
Take these simple steps to strengthen your immune system and keep you well through the tough winter ahead:
ULTIMATE D-FENCE
Image: Getty) Getty)
Vitamin D, which is essential for healthy bones and muscles, is often known as the sunshine vitamin – giving a big clue as to why we don’t get enough in winter.
While it can be found in some foods, including oily fish, red meat and eggs, our bodies grab the majority of what they need from exposure to sunlight.
One in five Brits is deficient, with the number increasing as the nights draw in.
And that’s why the official advice is to consider taking a supplement containing 10mcg of vitamin D
(the equivalent of 400IU) during winter.
But as well as keeping bones strong, this simple vitamin could also play a key role in the fight against Covid-19.
A super-study published earlier this year, which analysed results from 39 trials, found that taking 10mcg of the sunshine vitamin reduced the risk of respiratory infections by up to 23 per cent.
More recently, researchers at the University of Birmingham, who tested blood samples from 392 healthcare staff, found that 72per cent of those who were deficient in vitamin D had also caught Covid-19.
By contrast, only 51 per cent of those with good levels carried antibodies confirming they had been infected.
Covidence-UK, a study that uses monthly surveys of UK citizens to identify potential risk factors for Covid-19, has also identified a link.
Researchers are launching a randomised control trial to see if providing free vitamin D to people with low levels reduces their odds of catching the virus. To sign up and support the Covidence-UK search for ways to reduce the risk of Covid-19, visit qmul.ac.uk/covidence.
PICKLE POWER
Image: Getty) Getty)
Some scientists believe it’s no accident that countries where cabbage and fermented vegetables, such as sauerkraut and kimchi, are popular, have reported lower coronavirus death rates.
Dr Jean Bousquet, Honorary Professor of Pulmonary Medicine at Montpellier University, France, has calculated that every gram of fermented vegetables eaten each day reduces the risk of dying of Covid-19 by 35 per cent.
A similar pattern was seen in countries where a lot of cabbage is consumed, and Professor Bousquet believes the benefits are down to high levels of the antioxidant sulforaphane in them.
He adds: “Nutrition may play a role in the immune defence against Covid and may explain some of the differences seen in Covid across Europe. I’ve now changed my diet, and it includes raw cabbage three times a week, sauerkraut once a week and pickled vegetables.”
ZINC AGAIN
Dozens of studies have underlined the importance of zinc for strong immunity. And the World Health Organisation confirms it, saying: “Zinc is thought to help decrease susceptibility to acute lower respiratory tract infections by regulating various immune functions.”
Zinc can be found in shellfish, beans and lentils, but eight per cent of adults here in the UK do not get the recommended intake.
Research has shown that taking zinc within 24 hours of cold symptoms appearing cuts the duration of infections by a third.
Excitingly, studies have confirmed zinc inhibits Covid-19 – and there is evidence it may boost levels of interferon, a protein that helps our immune system identify threats.
GUT REACTION
Image: Getty) Getty)
The balance of good and bad bacteria in our gut has a big impact on immunity. Dr Bousquet’s research has also identified a link between fermented dairy products, such as yoghurt and kefir, and a lower rate of deaths from the virus.
A recent Chinese study discovered that probiotic drinks that contained a combination of lactobacillus bacteria reduced the risk of respiratory infections by 59 per cent.
Another study, published in the European Journal of Public Health, found that children who were given daily probiotic supplements werearound a third less likely to needantibiotics.
JUICY INFORMATION
Image: Getty) Getty)
A 150ml glass of orange juice provides more than 80 per cent of the immune-strengthening vitamin C that we need each day.
But there is growing scientific interest around another nutrient in orange juice, which could be even more important for our immunity.
Hesperidin, a micronutrient found in citrus fruit, slows the rate that viruses can replicate. Laboratory tests showed such strong antiviral activity that some scientists think it could be used to develop new drugs against dreaded influenza.
A recent study showed it locks on to key proteins on the Covid-19 virus, which could make it harder for infection to take hold.
Because the highest concentrations are found in the pith of fruit, juice will have more hesperidin in it than whole fruit. Shop-bought orange juice contains three times more hesperidin than juice squeezed at home.


thedailymirror--2020-10-24--Van Dijk sends message to his Liverpool teammates after suffering ACL injury

Virgil van Dijk sent an `` upbeat and inspirational '' message to his Liverpool teammates after receiving the news of his anterior cruciate ligament injury , according to Jordan Henderson .
Dutch defender Van Dijk faces an uphill battle to feature again this season after suffering the major injury early on in last weekend 's Merseyside derby .
He is a hugely important figure both on the pitch and in the dressing room , and news of his injury comes as a major blow to Liverpool 's hopes of defending the Premier League title .
But Reds captain Henderson insists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he got in touch with his teammates in the aftermath of the injury news .
`` It 's his presence and personality that will leave a hole on matchdays and in the training sessions , '' Henderson told Liverpool 's matchday programme .
`` As important as the fans think he is , to us as team-mates it 's even more so .
`` It was typical of Virgil that after digesting the news , one of the first messages he sent to us – all of us – was upbeat and inspirational @ @ @ @ @ @ @ course remain private , but there was n't one word in there feeling sorry for himself .
It was all about looking ahead and making sure he comes back better and stronger .
“ Likewise when he came to Melwood on Tuesday he just radiated positivity .
That ’ s the big man .
And it ’ s on us to take his lead and only think about the positive impact we can all have from this moment on .
Can Liverpool win the Premier League this season without Van Dijk ?
Have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the planet would miss Virgil , that ’ s just common sense .
But in the spirit of not making an issue bigger than it needs to be , we can ’ t do anything about that for a while .
What we can do is focus on being better ourselves . ''
Henderson also discussed the many options who may be given the chance to step up in Van Dijk 's absence .
He added : “ I look at the players we have who can play that position and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ else .
Joe Gomez , Joel Matip and Fabinho are international-quality players who have produced for us as a team time and time again .
“ Nat Phillips is nearly back to full fitness and has the making to be a very good centre-half .
Rhys Williams has impressed me so much with his attitude and his mentality .
Billy Koumetio and Sepp van den Berg likewise .
All learning in the best environment there is .
“ Are any of them Virgil van Dijk ?
No ... but they don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be themselves and give everything they have for this club , be it in training or when called upon in games .
And the rest of us have to be there to help .
“ Virgil will back with us in no time at all , I ’ m sure .
Because he is such an extraordinary professional I know he will come back not just as good but better .
He ’ s the sort of character who will use the time out to learn and develop .
But while we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stop.
” Liverpool won 1-0 at Ajax in the Champions League group stage on Wednesday and return to Premier League action on Saturday night against Sheffield United .
Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip .

Van Dijk is facing an uphill battle to feature again this season after sustaining a serious injury in last weekend's Merseyside derby - but the Netherlands defender is in good spirits
Virgil van Dijk sent an "upbeat and inspirational" message to his Liverpool teammates after receiving the news of his anterior cruciate ligament injury, according to Jordan Henderson.
Dutch defender Van Dijk faces an uphill battle to feature again this season after suffering the major injury early on in last weekend's Merseyside derby.
He is a hugely important figure both on the pitch and in the dressing room, and news of his injury comes as a major blow to Liverpool's hopes of defending the Premier League title.
But Reds captain Henderson insists the 29-year-old was in good spirits as he got in touch with his teammates in the aftermath of the injury news.
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
"It's his presence and personality that will leave a hole on matchdays and in the training sessions," Henderson told Liverpool's matchday programme. "As important as the fans think he is, to us as team-mates it's even more so.
"It was typical of Virgil that after digesting the news, one of the first messages he sent to us – all of us – was upbeat and inspirational.
"The exact content will of course remain private, but there wasn't one word in there feeling sorry for himself. It was all about looking ahead and making sure he comes back better and stronger.
“Likewise when he came to Melwood on Tuesday he just radiated positivity. That’s the big man. And it’s on us to take his lead and only think about the positive impact we can all have from this moment on.
Can Liverpool win the Premier League this season without Van Dijk? Have your say here.
Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
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“Any team on the planet would miss Virgil, that’s just common sense. But in the spirit of not making an issue bigger than it needs to be, we can’t do anything about that for a while. What we can do is focus on being better ourselves."
Henderson also discussed the many options who may be given the chance to step up in Van Dijk's absence.
He added: “I look at the players we have who can play that position and I wouldn’t swap them for anyone else. Joe Gomez, Joel Matip and Fabinho are international-quality players who have produced for us as a team time and time again.
“Nat Phillips is nearly back to full fitness and has the making to be a very good centre-half. Rhys Williams has impressed me so much with his attitude and his mentality. Billy Koumetio and Sepp van den Berg likewise. All learning in the best environment there is.
“Are any of them Virgil van Dijk? No... but they don’t need to be. They just need to be themselves and give everything they have for this club, be it in training or when called upon in games. And the rest of us have to be there to help.
“Virgil will back with us in no time at all, I’m sure. Because he is such an extraordinary professional I know he will come back not just as good but better. He’s the sort of character who will use the time out to learn and develop. But while we wait for him we don’t stop.”
Liverpool won 1-0 at Ajax in the Champions League group stage on Wednesday and return to Premier League action on Saturday night against Sheffield United.
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thedailymirror--2020-10-24--Racing LIVE: Tips for Cheltenham and Doncaster on ITV Racing

Racing has resumed at Cheltenham , but without the usual throngs of punters and bookmakers .
Only a select number @ @ @ @ @ to the first day of The Showcase on Friday , when the feature Bentley Flying @ @ @ @ @ in impressive fashion by Rouge Vif ( 5/1 ) .
Covid-19 restrictions have put the @ @ @ @ @ seven months after The Festival was held at Prestbury Park .
The usually open concourse @ @ @ @ @ railings , the scene attendees see after having their temperature taken on entry .
Elsewhere @ @ @ @ @ jockeys watch the action in their socially distanced areas .
The first four races on @ @ @ @ @ ) will be shown live on ITV Racing , alongside three from Doncaster and two @ @ @ @ @ latest updates from the action throughout the day , follow our blog below ...

Racing has resumed at Cheltenham, but without the usual throngs of punters and bookmakers.
Only a select number of people were permitted entry to the first day of The Showcase on Friday, when the feature Bentley Flying Spur Handicap Chase was won in impressive fashion by Rouge Vif (5/1).
Covid-19 restrictions have put the meeting behind closed doors, seven months after The Festival was held at Prestbury Park.
The usually open concourse is sectioned off with metal railings, the scene attendees see after having their temperature taken on entry.
Elsewhere, owners, trainers and jockeys watch the action in their socially distanced areas.
The first four races on Saturday (starting at 2.05pm) will be shown live on ITV Racing, alongside three from Doncaster and two from Newbury.
For the latest updates from the action throughout the day, follow our blog below...


thedailymirror--2020-10-24--Defiant OAP Maureen admits 'I had Covid in May' as she backs Boris on lockdown

A great gran who is convinced she had coronavirus in May says now is her time to `` get out and live . ''
Maureen Eames , 83 , went viral after telling the BBC she did not `` give a sod '' about coronavirus .
The retired doctor , from Barnsley in South Yorkshire , said it was ridiculous that her region would be next to live under Tier 3 restrictions .
Speaking to The Sun , she said lockdown has `` been a disaster '' and is `` killing us . ''
She added : `` There were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Britain could die but our death toll hasn ’ t come anywhere near that .
`` Well , I ’ m not scared and I ’ ve never been scared and I ’ m not going to be scared .
`` I ’ m too old .
And even if I was young , I ’ d still not be scared .
I don ’ t give a sod .
But many people did succumb to these scare tactics . ''
Maureen said : `` I believe I had coronavirus in May @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cough and pain in my chest and lungs .
I ’ ve never had anything like it in my life — was like having daggers going into me . ''
She says she also lost her keen sense of smell .
Maureen said she went for walks , had naps , did yoga and took paracetamol and was `` alright '' after ten days .
Maureen , married to retired electrical engineer Michael , 81 , has shared her controversial views on the pandemic on several occasions and criticised lockdown .
Social media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ become Prime Minister .
Speaking to The Sun , she said : `` We should never have gone into lockdown .
It 's been a disaster .
`` Do you know we ’ ve got a £2trillion debt ?
£2trillion .
`` It ’ s not the Government ’ s money , it ’ s our money .
Some people don ’ t seem to realise . ''
She also expressed concerns that the younger population will be left to repay the debt , with millions of people unemployed .
Maureen added : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I backed him on Brexit and I still back him . ''
But she said the PM returned to work too soon after battling coronavirus in hospital and criticised his advisors including Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty and Health Secretary Matt Hancock .
The fearless grandma referred to the tenacity of Brits during The Blitz Bombings when people did not give in and said while people today fear coronavirus warnings , she believes many share her views on lockdown .
Insisting her and husband Mike are financially okay , Maureen passed comment on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going bankrupt and said `` it 's got to stop . ''
She added : `` A lot of people are now saying , 'lockdown is killing us ' .
And not just financially .
It ’ s killing us for all the people who don ’ t get treated for cancer , heart attacks and strokes .
`` Boris needs to listen to the Chancellor about spending , get lockdown knocked on the head and get the economy going again . ''

Pensioner Maureen who 'doesn't give a sod about lockdown' says she had coronvirus symptoms
Pensioner Maureen who 'doesn't give a sod about lockdown' says she had coronvirus symptoms
Great gran Maureen Eames, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, said it was ridiculous her region would be next to face Tier 3 restrictions
Defiant OAP Maureen admits 'I had Covid in May' as she backs Boris Johnson on lockdown
A great gran who is convinced she had coronavirus in May says now is her time to "get out and live."
Maureen Eames, 83, went viral after telling the BBC she did not "give a sod" about coronavirus.
The retired doctor, from Barnsley in South Yorkshire, said it was ridiculous that her region would be next to live under Tier 3 restrictions.
Speaking to The Sun, she said lockdown has "been a disaster" and is "killing us."
She added: "There were some predictions that half a million people in Britain could die but our death toll hasn’t come anywhere near that.
Image: Ben Lack Photography Ltd) Ben Lack Photography Ltd)
"Well, I’m not scared and I’ve never been scared and I’m not going to be scared.
"I’m too old. And even if I was young, I’d still not be scared. I don’t give a sod. But many people did succumb to these scare tactics."
Maureen said: "I believe I had coronavirus in May. I woke up with a dry cough and pain in my chest and lungs. I’ve never had anything like it in my life — was like having daggers going into me."
She says she also lost her keen sense of smell.
Maureen said she went for walks, had naps, did yoga and took paracetamol and was "alright" after ten days.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Maureen, married to retired electrical engineer Michael, 81, has shared her controversial views on the pandemic on several occasions and criticised lockdown.
Social media users have since called for Maureen to become Prime Minister.
Speaking to The Sun, she said: "We should never have gone into lockdown. It's been a disaster.
"Do you know we’ve got a £2trillion debt? £2trillion.
"It’s not the Government’s money, it’s our money. Some people don’t seem to realise."
She also expressed concerns that the younger population will be left to repay the debt, with millions of people unemployed.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Maureen added: "I voted for Boris Johnson, I backed him on Brexit and I still back him."
But she said the PM returned to work too soon after battling coronavirus in hospital and criticised his advisors including Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty and Health Secretary Matt Hancock.
The fearless grandma referred to the tenacity of Brits during The Blitz Bombings when people did not give in and said while people today fear coronavirus warnings, she believes many share her views on lockdown.
Insisting her and husband Mike are financially okay, Maureen passed comment on businesses scraping to get by with some going bankrupt and said "it's got to stop."
She added: "A lot of people are now saying, 'lockdown is killing us'. And not just financially. It’s killing us for all the people who don’t get treated for cancer, heart attacks and strokes.
"Boris needs to listen to the Chancellor about spending, get lockdown knocked on the head and get the economy going again."


thedailymirror--2020-10-24--Deeney overheard Sky Sports' Alan Smith's criticism due to lack of crowd noise

Troy Deeney has recalled hearing Alan Smith criticise Watford before their match with Manchester City last season due to the lack of crowd noise .
The Hornets welcomed City to Vicarage Road in their penultimate game of the season , with Deeney 's side desparate for vital points in their bid to secure Premier League survival .
But the hosts were beaten 4-0 by Pep Guardiola 's men , as Raheem Sterling 's double , Phil Foden 's strike and Aymeric Laporte 's header did the damage .
And Deeney remembers his side were handed a blow even before kick-off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ commentator Smith could be heard as players took the knee .
The Hornets captain told The Sun : “ We all took a knee , the ref blew his whistle and you could hear Alan Smith in the stands saying ‘ well Watford are massively up against it today ... they ’ ll be lucky to get away with five ’ .
“ Cheers pal , just as you are about to play such a big game !
“ That ’ s a funny side of it in a way , when you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to go home , watch it back and you ’ re like ‘ What ?
He said THAT about me ?
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Deeney also discussed how football has changed without supporters present in stadiums , adding : “ Not having fans takes an element of sharpness away .
“ If a defender is chasing a ball and the crowd are shouting ‘ man on , f****** clear it !
’ he is more likely to .
“ If he ’ s left to his own devices , you start seeing people being more casual and doing things they ’ d try in training .
There ’ s an element of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risks going forward .
When people miss now it ’ s like ‘ OK get on with it ’ .
Whereas if you miss and tens of thousands of people are hammering you , you ’ re less likely to have a go .
“ It will be interesting to see how some young players , who are doing really well now , play when the fans are back .
That might have a psychological effect on them .
“ If a young striker at a top-six club is doing really well , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and he ’ s the man — well it ’ s a different game when you miss in front of 75,000 at Old Trafford .
Then it ’ s ‘ we demand you score ’ .
“ Hopefully fans will be back , in baby steps , before long.
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The Watford captain was able to hear commentator Smith as players took the knee immediately before kick-off in the Hornets' clash with Manchester City last season
Troy Deeney has recalled hearing Alan Smith criticise Watford before their match with Manchester City last season due to the lack of crowd noise.
The Hornets welcomed City to Vicarage Road in their penultimate game of the season, with Deeney's side desparate for vital points in their bid to secure Premier League survival.
But the hosts were beaten 4-0 by Pep Guardiola's men, as Raheem Sterling's double, Phil Foden's strike and Aymeric Laporte's header did the damage.
And Deeney remembers his side were handed a blow even before kick-off, as the voice of Sky Sports commentator Smith could be heard as players took the knee.
Image: Pool via REUTERS) Pool via REUTERS)
The Hornets captain told The Sun : “We all took a knee, the ref blew his whistle and you could hear Alan Smith in the stands saying ‘well Watford are massively up against it today... they’ll be lucky to get away with five’.
“Cheers pal, just as you are about to play such a big game!
“That’s a funny side of it in a way, when you hear what commentators say. Normally you have to go home, watch it back and you’re like ‘What? He said THAT about me?’”
Image: Andy Hooper NMC Pool) Andy Hooper NMC Pool)
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Deeney also discussed how football has changed without supporters present in stadiums, adding: “Not having fans takes an element of sharpness away.
“If a defender is chasing a ball and the crowd are shouting ‘man on, f****** clear it!’ he is more likely to.
“If he’s left to his own devices, you start seeing people being more casual and doing things they’d try in training. There’s an element of laxness.
“Players are taking more risks going forward. When people miss now it’s like ‘OK get on with it’. Whereas if you miss and tens of thousands of people are hammering you, you’re less likely to have a go.
“It will be interesting to see how some young players, who are doing really well now, play when the fans are back. That might have a psychological effect on them.
“If a young striker at a top-six club is doing really well, if he scores 20 goals this season and he’s the man — well it’s a different game when you miss in front of 75,000 at Old Trafford. Then it’s ‘we demand you score’.
“Hopefully fans will be back, in baby steps, before long.”
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thedailymirror--2020-10-24--Mark Wright edges closer to footie deal which could make Michelle Keegan a WAG

Michelle Keegan could soon become League Two ’ s most glamorous WAG as Crawley Town are reportedly looking to sign her husband Mark Wright .
The former TOWIE star , 33 , recently showed off his fancy footwork when he appeared on Soccer Aid , but it ’ s claimed he ’ s looking to take his career on the pitch a step further .
Claims emerged on Friday that Mark had been offered a contract with Crawley Town after impressing coaches during training .
The Sun reported the former semi-professional footballer is a “ real asset on the pitch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The insider speaking to the publication claimed : `` He is fighting fit so the club ’ s bosses are keen to see if he would join .
`` Mark 's not officially agreed to anything yet but Crawley think it won ’ t be long until he says yes . ''
After launching his career on TOWIE , the star has previously said not reaching his full potential on the pitch is one of his biggest life regrets .
He played semi-professionally for Southend before joining Towie in 2010 .
In his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ham United , Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur .
The reality telly star even spent nine games on loan at Crawley in 2006 , scoring once .
If Mark signed with the League Two club , his partner Michelle would catapult herself to the top of the hierarchy of the most glamorous wives and girlfriends in English football .
But her future WAG status could already be in jeopardy as it emerged Mark has reportedly denied signing up to the team .
Debunking the claims , a source reportedly told MailOnline : `` Mark @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has n't been offered a contract and is just training with them to keep fit and also because loves football . ''
Last month Mark , whose younger brother Josh plays for League 2 side Leyton Orient , told how he believed he had `` one last shot '' at going pro .
Admitting he wrecked his chances as a youth player at Tottenham Hotspur by not throwing himself whole-heartedly into football , Mark told the Mail he ’ d turned down an approach from non-league side Billericay Town and was `` targeting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top end of the football spectrum '' .
Since hanging up his boots , Mark has become a regular for England at Unicef ’ s annual Soccer Aid match .
He was even scouted by Manchester United after scoring a screamer of a goal in 2016 ’ s charity game .
A move into football couldn ’ t come at a better time for Mark after he and Michelle , who married in 2015 , put their sprawling Essex mansion up for sale earlier this month .
The genetically blessed couple are currently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ putting the home they moved into in 2013 - two years prior to tying the knot - up for sale .

Claims emerged on Friday that Mark Wright has been offered a contract with Crawley Town after impressing coaches during training
Mark Wright edges closer to footie deal which could make Michelle Keegan a glam new WAG
Michelle Keegan could soon become League Two’s most glamorous WAG as Crawley Town are reportedly looking to sign her husband Mark Wright.
The former TOWIE star, 33, recently showed off his fancy footwork when he appeared on Soccer Aid, but it’s claimed he’s looking to take his career on the pitch a step further.
Claims emerged on Friday that Mark had been offered a contract with Crawley Town after impressing coaches during training.
The Sun reported the former semi-professional footballer is a “real asset on the pitch,” according to a source.
Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images) Dave Benett/Getty Images)
The insider speaking to the publication claimed: "He is fighting fit so the club’s bosses are keen to see if he would join.
"Mark's not officially agreed to anything yet but Crawley think it won’t be long until he says yes."
After launching his career on TOWIE, the star has previously said not reaching his full potential on the pitch is one of his biggest life regrets.
He played semi-professionally for Southend before joining Towie in 2010.
In his youth, he also played for West Ham United, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur.
The reality telly star even spent nine games on loan at Crawley in 2006, scoring once.
Image: Hambury/UNICEF/SAP/REX/Shutterstock) Hambury/UNICEF/SAP/REX/Shutterstock)
If Mark signed with the League Two club, his partner Michelle would catapult herself to the top of the hierarchy of the most glamorous wives and girlfriends in English football.
But her future WAG status could already be in jeopardy as it emerged Mark has reportedly denied signing up to the team.
Debunking the claims, a source reportedly told MailOnline : "Mark hasn't signed with Crawley Town, hasn't been offered a contract and is just training with them to keep fit and also because loves football."
Last month Mark, whose younger brother Josh plays for League 2 side Leyton Orient, told how he believed he had "one last shot" at going pro.
Admitting he wrecked his chances as a youth player at Tottenham Hotspur by not throwing himself whole-heartedly into football, Mark told the Mail he’d turned down an approach from non-league side Billericay Town and was "targeting a move to a club towards the top end of the football spectrum".
Image: Manchester United via Getty Imag) Manchester United via Getty Imag)
Since hanging up his boots, Mark has become a regular for England at Unicef’s annual Soccer Aid match.
He was even scouted by Manchester United after scoring a screamer of a goal in 2016’s charity game.
A move into football couldn’t come at a better time for Mark after he and Michelle, who married in 2015, put their sprawling Essex mansion up for sale earlier this month.
The genetically blessed couple are currently building a new home from scratch after putting the home they moved into in 2013 - two years prior to tying the knot - up for sale.


thedailymirror--2020-10-24--Woman selling bikini has perfect reply to man asking for photos of it being worn

A woman selling a bikini online was asked for a photo of it being worn so the man `` could see what it looked like before buying '' - so she gave him exactly what he asked for .
Tess Wilson had posted a photo of a black swimsuit in size small on Facebook Marketplace for about £4 before receiving a message from 'potential buyer ' that she had originally planned to ignore .
It read : `` Any pics with being worn like to see what it looks like on before buying . ''
Tess , from Georgia , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man 's request and paid it no attention , but her brother seized the opportunity to take revenge instead .
After the siblings hatched the plan , Tess replied `` sure one sec '' before sending a series of photos of her brother Kade modelling the string bikini like a pro , striking some beach babe poses for the inquisitive shopper .
The reply left Facebook users in stitches after Tess shared the messages , writing : `` So , I 'm selling a bathing suit on Facebook yard sale and a man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see a picture of it being worn before buying ... '' Of course I was going to ignore the comment but Kade just could n't resist . ''
The post , which has recently resurfaced after originally being shared in 2017 , went viral with one writing : `` Your brother just became my hero . ''
A second said : `` Good one !
You have got a great brother . ''
But others were more impressed by Kade 's blossoming bikini modelling career , as one gushed : `` Boy pulled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Another added : `` Your brother ’ s bikini bod puts mine to shame . ''
It 's not the first time an online seller has tricked people sending pervy messages , after a woman selling high heels online was inundated with messages from men similarly asking to see them being worn .
Believing the men had no interest in buying the shoes , she tried to rope in her boyfriend to show them off , but his feet were too big .
Luckily , her dog 's dainty paws did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sent across pictures of her pet rocking the high heels - and the interest suddenly disappeared .
You can see the hilarious photos here .

When Tess Wilson received a message from a man asking her to model the bikini she was selling on Facebook, she knew he had no interest in buying - and took hilarious revenge
Woman selling bikini sends perfect reply to man asking for photos of it being worn
A woman selling a bikini online was asked for a photo of it being worn so the man "could see what it looked like before buying" - so she gave him exactly what he asked for.
Tess Wilson had posted a photo of a black swimsuit in size small on Facebook Marketplace for about £4 before receiving a message from 'potential buyer' that she had originally planned to ignore.
It read: "Any pics with being worn like to see what it looks like on before buying."
Tess, from Georgia, US, was having none of the man's request and paid it no attention, but her brother seized the opportunity to take revenge instead.
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
After the siblings hatched the plan, Tess replied "sure one sec" before sending a series of photos of her brother Kade modelling the string bikini like a pro, striking some beach babe poses for the inquisitive shopper.
The reply left Facebook users in stitches after Tess shared the messages, writing: "So, I'm selling a bathing suit on Facebook yard sale and a man comments and asks me if he can see a picture of it being worn before buying...
"Of course I was going to ignore the comment but Kade just couldn't resist."
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
The post, which has recently resurfaced after originally being shared in 2017, went viral with one writing: "Your brother just became my hero."
A second said: "Good one! You have got a great brother."
But others were more impressed by Kade's blossoming bikini modelling career, as one gushed: "Boy pulled it off like a Victoria Secret model."
Another added: "Your brother’s bikini bod puts mine to shame."
It's not the first time an online seller has tricked people sending pervy messages, after a woman selling high heels online was inundated with messages from men similarly asking to see them being worn.
Believing the men had no interest in buying the shoes, she tried to rope in her boyfriend to show them off, but his feet were too big.
Luckily, her dog's dainty paws didn't have the same problem and she sent across pictures of her pet rocking the high heels - and the interest suddenly disappeared. You can see the hilarious photos here.


thedailymirror--2020-10-24--Cost of face masks to rise sharply as Government abandons freeze to VAT on PPE

The cost of face masks and other items of personal protective equipment ( PPE ) are set to rise from next month as the VAT on sales is reportedly to come back into force .
The Treasury had put a freeze on the 20 per cent tax to help combat the spread of Covid-19 in May , with the cut applying to items purchased by care homes , businesses , charities and individuals to protect against the virus .
It was initially due to return to be taxed at the full amount in August , but was extended until October @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the six months estimated to be around £255 million .
At the time , Financial Secretary to the Treasury Jesse Norman had said : `` Extending the zero VAT rate on PPE will provide the relief needed by care homes in particular , so that as many people as possible continue to be protected against the coronavirus . ''
It 's been reported that the tax break is unlikely to be extended .
A portal offering free PPE for social and primary care providers was set up in June , but businesses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to pay the reintroduced levy .
James Bielby , chief executive of the Federation of Wholesale Distributors , told the Guardian : `` There could n't be a worse time to inflict extra costs on the food supply chain .
`` The reasons for introducing a zero rate have n't changed , and we face months of further Covid-19 measures .
`` It 's disappointing that the zero rate is n't being continued for as long as Covid restrictions on trade are in place . ''

The Treasury cut the 20% tax on PPE to zero to help combat the spread of Covid-19 in May, with the cut applying to items purchased by care homes, businesses, charities and individuals
Cost of face masks to rise sharply as Government abandons freeze to VAT on PPE
The cost of face masks and other items of personal protective equipment (PPE) are set to rise from next month as the VAT on sales is reportedly to come back into force.
The Treasury had put a freeze on the 20 per cent tax to help combat the spread of Covid-19 in May, with the cut applying to items purchased by care homes, businesses, charities and individuals to protect against the virus.
It was initially due to return to be taxed at the full amount in August, but was extended until October 31 with the cost to the Treasury over the six months estimated to be around £255 million.
At the time, Financial Secretary to the Treasury Jesse Norman had said: "Extending the zero VAT rate on PPE will provide the relief needed by care homes in particular, so that as many people as possible continue to be protected against the coronavirus."
Image: Getty) Getty)
It's been reported that the tax break is unlikely to be extended.
A portal offering free PPE for social and primary care providers was set up in June, but businesses and members of the public will have to pay the reintroduced levy.
James Bielby, chief executive of the Federation of Wholesale Distributors, told the Guardian: "There couldn't be a worse time to inflict extra costs on the food supply chain.
"The reasons for introducing a zero rate haven't changed, and we face months of further Covid-19 measures.
"It's disappointing that the zero rate isn't being continued for as long as Covid restrictions on trade are in place."


thedailymirror--2020-10-25--Two men in 20s killed in horrific crash as police search for pair who left scene

Two men in their 20s were killed in a horrific two-car crash on Saturday evening .
Police said a blue Volkswagen Golf and blue Volkswagen Sharan were involved in the incident at around 8.45pm on Guildford Road , Chertsey , Surrey .
The driver and the passenger in the Golf , both in their 20s , were pronounced dead at the scene .
The driver of the Sharan was taken to hospital with injuries not thought to be life-threatening .
Police want any drivers with possible dashcam footage or witnesses to come forward .
They particularly want to trace a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a white car immediately after the crash before leaving without speaking to police .
The road remained closed into the early hours while emergency services , including fire and ambulance crews , deal with the incident .
A Surrey Police spokesman said : `` We are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision , particularly anyone with dashcam footage , or who may have any other information , to come forward as soon as possible .
`` We would particularly like to speak to a man and a woman in a small white @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took place but left before we could speak to them .
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Two men in their 20s have been killed in a horrific crash in Chertsey, Surrey after the Volkswagen Golf they were both travelling was in a crash with a Volkswagen Sharan
Two men in 20s killed in horrific crash as police search for pair who left scene
Two men in their 20s were killed in a horrific two-car crash on Saturday evening.
Police said a blue Volkswagen Golf and blue Volkswagen Sharan were involved in the incident at around 8.45pm on Guildford Road, Chertsey, Surrey.
The driver and the passenger in the Golf, both in their 20s, were pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Sharan was taken to hospital with injuries not thought to be life-threatening.
Police want any drivers with possible dashcam footage or witnesses to come forward.
They particularly want to trace a man and woman seen getting out of a white car immediately after the crash before leaving without speaking to police.
The crash happened on a road running through the middle of the Surrey town, at a time when many people would still have been out and about.
The road remained closed into the early hours while emergency services, including fire and ambulance crews, deal with the incident.
A Surrey Police spokesman said: "We are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision, particularly anyone with dashcam footage, or who may have any other information, to come forward as soon as possible.
"We would particularly like to speak to a man and a woman in a small white vehicle who stopped immediately after the collision took place but left before we could speak to them.