thedailymirror--2020-04-01--Rio Ferdinand tricks wife Kate as he fakes injury mid-workout on April Fool's

Rio Ferdinand tricked his wife Kate when he faked injury mid-exercise live stream on April Fool 's .
The couple have been keeping up with their exercises and encouraging fans to join in their live streams on Instagram since the UK went into lockdown amid coronavirus .
Mid-stream the former footballer pretended to pull a muscle while performing a workout next to his gorgeous wife on Wednesday .
Rio cradled his supposedly injured limb and cried out , pretending to be in pain .
At first , Kate was n't fooled by her husband as she said he was `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` He 's just acting . ''
She said .
Rio continued to play act and persisted his wife was being unsympathetic .
Then Kate fell for it and looked to him for reassurance about what to do .
It was obvious she remained completely oblivious to her husband 's April Fool 's joke .
She asked : `` What do you want me to do ?
Should I be carrying on or helping ?
`` Well what do you wan na do , do you want to do the workout ?
Sorry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bad day . ''
The dad-of-three tore into his wife for laughing while he was supposedly injured with many fans tuning in to watch the exercise .
Kate quickly admitted she was nervous about Rio 's so-called injury .
She said : `` It 's a nervous laugh . ''
Rio demanded the couple turned the live stream off before he spilled to Kate it was an April Fool 's joke .
It comes after his son Lorenz broke his arm three times in the last eight months .

Rio Ferdinand pretended he injured himself as he pranked Kate in the ultimate April Fool's day joke
Rio Ferdinand tricks his wife Kate as he fakes injury mid-workout on April Fool's
Rio Ferdinand tricked his wife Kate when he faked injury mid-exercise live stream on April Fool's.
The couple have been keeping up with their exercises and encouraging fans to join in their live streams on Instagram since the UK went into lockdown amid coronavirus.
Mid-stream the former footballer pretended to pull a muscle while performing a workout next to his gorgeous wife on Wednesday.
Rio cradled his supposedly injured limb and cried out, pretending to be in pain.
At first, Kate wasn't fooled by her husband as she said he was "just acting" for the cameras.
Image: xkateferdinand/Instagram) xkateferdinand/Instagram)
"He's just acting." She said.
Rio continued to play act and persisted his wife was being unsympathetic.
Then Kate fell for it and looked to him for reassurance about what to do.
Image: xkateferdinand/Instagram) xkateferdinand/Instagram)
It was obvious she remained completely oblivious to her husband's April Fool's joke.
She asked: "What do you want me to do? Should I be carrying on or helping?
"Well what do you wanna do, do you want to do the workout? Sorry about this guys. It's been a bad day."
Image: BBC/October Films/Dan Kennedy) BBC/October Films/Dan Kennedy)
The dad-of-three tore into his wife for laughing while he was supposedly injured with many fans tuning in to watch the exercise.
Rio complained, "You're laughing at me."
Kate quickly admitted she was nervous about Rio's so-called injury.
She said: "It's a nervous laugh."
Rio demanded the couple turned the live stream off before he spilled to Kate it was an April Fool's joke.
It comes after his son Lorenz broke his arm three times in the last eight months.


thedailymirror--2020-04-01--Alan Shearer takes the reins at Newcastle 11 years ago today

On this very day in 2009 Alan Shearer put his reputation on the line when he accepted the task of attempting to drag Newcastle out of the relegation tailspin into which they had plunged as the season drew to a close .
The Magpies ' home-grown record goalscorer stepped into the breach on April 1 with just eight games of the Premier League campaign remaining after Joe Kinnear 's brief reign had been ended by heart surgery .
The journey would n't have the fairytale ending Shearer wished for , but it was thwart with ups and downs from start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a look a turbulent few months in the Tyneside club 's recent history .
April 1 : After a day of frenzied speculation , Newcastle , who lie in 18th place and two points from safety , finally confirm Shearer 's short-term appointment at around 10pm .
April 2 : At his first press conference , the former Newcastle and England captain , who will be assisted by former Southampton team-mate Iain Dowie , warns fans : `` We 've got a massive fight on our hands '' .
April 4 : Second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Malouda condemn the new manager to a 2-0 defeat at St James ' Park in his first game as Chelsea maintain their title challenge .
April 7 : Shearer holds an open training session in front of 7,500 fans at St James Park and reprises his famous goal celebration after scoring in a small-sided game .
April 11 : A late header from 20-year-old substitute Andy Carroll hands Shearer his first point after a 1-1 draw at Stoke .
April 19 : Darren Bent 's first-half strike at White Hart Lane leaves Shearer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ games and just three more in which to rescue the club .
He later admits they will have to beat Portsmouth , Middlesbrough and Fulham on Tyneside to escape .
April 23 : Shearer defends former England team-mate Michael Owen , who is without a goal since January 10 .
He said : `` We know if we do create chances , Michael will be there and Michael will score goals . ''
Owen does not score in his final four appearances for the club .
April 27 : Owen is denied a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Magpies can only muster a 0-0 draw at St James ' .
May 3 : The ex-TV pundit is mocked by Liverpool supporters , who sing , `` You should have stayed on the telly '' as Yossi Benayoun , Dirk Kuyt and Lucas Leiva score in a 3-0 win at Anfield after Owen is left out .
Midfielder Joey Barton is sent off for a rash challenge on Xabi Alonso , earning himself a three-match ban , a dressing down from his manager and a club suspension .
May 11 : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Obafemi Martins score as the Magpies come from behind to beat fellow relegation candidates Middlesbrough 3-1 and climb out of the bottom three .
May 16 : Newcastle 's fate is taken out of their own hands following a 1-0 home defeat by Fulham during which Mark Viduka sees an 'equaliser ' controversially disallowed and Sebastien Bassong is sent off .
May 24 : Damien Duff 's own goal confirms relegation courtesy of a 1-0 final-day defeat at Aston Villa , prompting Shearer to claim `` big changes '' need to be made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Managing director Derek Llambias reveals he and owner Mike Ashley will sit down with Shearer to discuss the way forward .
May 26 : Confirming talks with Shearer are ongoing , Ashley insists his move to appoint him was `` the best decision I have made . ''
June 8 : As the club 's 206-goal marksman awaits an answer over his blueprint , Newcastle confirm the club has been put up for sale with an asking price of £100million .
July 15 : The Magpies deny reports that Joe Kinnear is to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Caretaker Chris Hughton leads the club into a 1-1 opening day draw a West Brom and is appointed permanently two and a half months later .
Almost 12 years on , Shearer has still not had his answer .

Newcastle were in a relegation tailspin as the 2009 season was drawing to a close, prompting Alan Shearer to put his reputation on the line and attempt to save them
On this day: Alan Shearer takes the reins at relegation-threatened Newcastle 11 years ago
On this very day in 2009 Alan Shearer put his reputation on the line when he accepted the task of attempting to drag Newcastle out of the relegation tailspin into which they had plunged as the season drew to a close.
The Magpies' home-grown record goalscorer stepped into the breach on April 1 with just eight games of the Premier League campaign remaining after Joe Kinnear's brief reign had been ended by heart surgery.
The journey wouldn't have the fairytale ending Shearer wished for, but it was thwart with ups and downs from start to finish.
Here, we take a look a turbulent few months in the Tyneside club's recent history.
Image: PA) PA)
April 1: After a day of frenzied speculation, Newcastle, who lie in 18th place and two points from safety, finally confirm Shearer's short-term appointment at around 10pm.
April 2: At his first press conference, the former Newcastle and England captain, who will be assisted by former Southampton team-mate Iain Dowie, warns fans: "We've got a massive fight on our hands".
April 4: Second half goals from Frank Lampard and Florent Malouda condemn the new manager to a 2-0 defeat at St James' Park in his first game as Chelsea maintain their title challenge.
April 7: Shearer holds an open training session in front of 7,500 fans at St James Park and reprises his famous goal celebration after scoring in a small-sided game.
April 11: A late header from 20-year-old substitute Andy Carroll hands Shearer his first point after a 1-1 draw at Stoke.
Image: PA) PA)
April 19: Darren Bent's first-half strike at White Hart Lane leaves Shearer without a win in his first three games and just three more in which to rescue the club. He later admits they will have to beat Portsmouth, Middlesbrough and Fulham on Tyneside to escape.
April 23: Shearer defends former England team-mate Michael Owen, who is without a goal since January 10. He said: "We know if we do create chances, Michael will be there and Michael will score goals." Owen does not score in his final four appearances for the club.
April 27: Owen is denied a winner by Portsmouth keeper David James as the Magpies can only muster a 0-0 draw at St James'.
May 3: The ex-TV pundit is mocked by Liverpool supporters, who sing, "You should have stayed on the telly" as Yossi Benayoun, Dirk Kuyt and Lucas Leiva score in a 3-0 win at Anfield after Owen is left out. Midfielder Joey Barton is sent off for a rash challenge on Xabi Alonso, earning himself a three-match ban, a dressing down from his manager and a club suspension.
Image: PA) PA)
May 11: Steven Taylor and substitutes Peter Lovenkrands and Obafemi Martins score as the Magpies come from behind to beat fellow relegation candidates Middlesbrough 3-1 and climb out of the bottom three.
May 16: Newcastle's fate is taken out of their own hands following a 1-0 home defeat by Fulham during which Mark Viduka sees an 'equaliser' controversially disallowed and Sebastien Bassong is sent off.
May 24: Damien Duff's own goal confirms relegation courtesy of a 1-0 final-day defeat at Aston Villa, prompting Shearer to claim "big changes" need to be made at the club.
May 25: Managing director Derek Llambias reveals he and owner Mike Ashley will sit down with Shearer to discuss the way forward.
Image: PA) PA)
May 26: Confirming talks with Shearer are ongoing, Ashley insists his move to appoint him was "the best decision I have made."
June 8: As the club's 206-goal marksman awaits an answer over his blueprint, Newcastle confirm the club has been put up for sale with an asking price of £100million.
July 15: The Magpies deny reports that Joe Kinnear is to return as manager.
August 8: Caretaker Chris Hughton leads the club into a 1-1 opening day draw a West Brom and is appointed permanently two and a half months later. Almost 12 years on, Shearer has still not had his answer.


thedailymirror--2020-04-01--Missing boyfriend ‘could be walking 280 miles to see girlfriend’ during lockdown

A teenage girl says her missing boyfriend could be walking 280 miles to see her amid the coronavirus lockdown .
Meg Rhodes , 16 , has pleaded for her boyfriend Owen Harding , also 16 , to `` come home '' after he went missing from his home last Thursday , March 26 .
The couple have been in a long distance relationship for two years as Ms Rhodes , from Pocklington , near York , lives 280 miles away from Mr Harding who is from Saltdean , East Sussex .
She said due to travel restrictions imposed due to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been able to take the train to see her and he may have attempted to walk the distance to see her .
He was last seen leaving his home in East Sussex between 6pm and 7pm last Thursday .
Ms Rhodes said : `` Owen and I have known each other since we were 11 , and , in the last two years it developed from a friendship to a relationship .
`` We 've maintained it over the distance , but he has taken the travel restrictions imposed by Covid-19 quite hard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was going to be tough for us to see each other for a while and he was n't going to be able to take a train to see me .
`` He left home on Thursday night and we think there is a possibility he is trying to walk to York . ''
His worried mum Stella said his disappearance was out of character and fears he may have come to harm .
Mrs Harding said : `` It is very unlike Owen to go missing and to not be in contact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Clearly , it is a really difficult time at the moment and we 're all desperately worried , especially since this is so out of character .
`` We need to be open to investigating all avenues at this critical time , when the clock is ticking and Owen still has n't been found .
`` We want to ask anyone who lives in the Yorkshire area to keep an eye out for him and report any information they have to the police . ''
Sussex Police said he was last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 7pm , and has not been in touch with any friends or family since then .
Investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Alasdair Henry , of Sussex Police , said : `` We have been conducting a number of enquiries into the disappearance of Owen which have included extensive local searches and house to house enquiries .
`` We also investigated a potential line of enquiry in regards to information that Owen 's phone was in the Bromley area of London , however further enquiries have ruled this out as a possibility .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family , are keen for information to assist our investigation which can assist us in locating Owen .
`` In particular , we would like to hear from anyone who was driving in the Saltdean and Telscombe Cliffs area the evening of Owen 's disappearance to check their dashcam footage . ''
Owen is described as white , 6ft tall , of athletic build , and with short brown hair .
He was wearing a black or dark hooded top , grey tracksuit trousers and white trainers .
If you have information about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sussex Police immediately either online or call 101 , quoting Operation Chartwell .
If you see Owen dial 999 .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Joe Pagnelli, Jamie Hawkins)

Meg Rhodes, 16, thinks her boyfriend Owen Harding, also 16, could be walking 280 miles from East Sussex to York to see her as public transport restrictions remain amid coronavirus
Missing boyfriend could be walking 280 miles to see girlfriend during lockdown
A teenage girl says her missing boyfriend could be walking 280 miles to see her amid the coronavirus lockdown.
Meg Rhodes, 16, has pleaded for her boyfriend Owen Harding, also 16, to "come home" after he went missing from his home last Thursday, March 26.
The couple have been in a long distance relationship for two years as Ms Rhodes, from Pocklington, near York, lives 280 miles away from Mr Harding who is from Saltdean, East Sussex.
She said due to travel restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus outbreak, he hasn't been able to take the train to see her and he may have attempted to walk the distance to see her.
Image: SWNS.COM) SWNS.COM)
He was last seen leaving his home in East Sussex between 6pm and 7pm last Thursday.
Ms Rhodes said: "Owen and I have known each other since we were 11, and, in the last two years it developed from a friendship to a relationship.
"We've maintained it over the distance, but he has taken the travel restrictions imposed by Covid-19 quite hard.
"Living in different cities, it was going to be tough for us to see each other for a while and he wasn't going to be able to take a train to see me.
"He left home on Thursday night and we think there is a possibility he is trying to walk to York."
Image: SWNS.COM) SWNS.COM)
His worried mum Stella said his disappearance was out of character and fears he may have come to harm.
Mrs Harding said: "It is very unlike Owen to go missing and to not be in contact with friends, family or his girlfriend.
"Clearly, it is a really difficult time at the moment and we're all desperately worried, especially since this is so out of character.
"We need to be open to investigating all avenues at this critical time, when the clock is ticking and Owen still hasn't been found.
"We want to ask anyone who lives in the Yorkshire area to keep an eye out for him and report any information they have to the police."
Image: SWNS) SWNS)
Sussex Police said he was last seen leaving his home address at about 7pm, and has not been in touch with any friends or family since then.
Investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Alasdair Henry, of Sussex Police, said: "We have been conducting a number of enquiries into the disappearance of Owen which have included extensive local searches and house to house enquiries.
"We also investigated a potential line of enquiry in regards to information that Owen's phone was in the Bromley area of London, however further enquiries have ruled this out as a possibility.
"We, alongside Owen's friends and family, are keen for information to assist our investigation which can assist us in locating Owen.
"In particular, we would like to hear from anyone who was driving in the Saltdean and Telscombe Cliffs area the evening of Owen's disappearance to check their dashcam footage."
Owen is described as white, 6ft tall, of athletic build, and with short brown hair.
He was wearing a black or dark hooded top, grey tracksuit trousers and white trainers.
If you have information about Owen's whereabouts, report it to Sussex Police immediately either online or call 101, quoting Operation Chartwell.
If you see Owen dial 999.


thedailymirror--2020-04-01--Wuhan coronavirus whistleblower doctor 'goes missing' sparking detention fears

A Chinese doctor who was one of the first to warn others about the spread of a `` SARS-like '' virus has gone missing , sparking fears she has been detained by authorities .
Dr Ai Fen spoke out and later gave interviews with the media , but has since gone silent .
`` Just two weeks ago the head of Emergency at Wuhan Central Hospital went public , saying authorities had stopped her and her colleagues from warning the world , '' Australia 's investigative show 60 Minutes reported on Sunday .
`` She has now disappeared , her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , also tweeting photos of Ai .
Dr Ai was earlier given a stern reprimand after sending information about the early stages of the outbreak to a group of doctors .
She wrote about her concerns in a now-deleted essay published in China 's People ( Renwu ) magazine .
Titled 'The one who supplied the whistle ' , it describes how Dr Ai had been silenced by her bosses after she took a photo of a patient 's test results and circled the words `` SARS coronavirus `` in red .
Concern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Wuhan 's lockdown is gradually lifted and people are urged to return to work .
Ophthalmologist Li Wenliang was among eight people who shared Dr Ai 's photo .
He was reprimanded by police and accused of spreading 'fake news ' for warning the public of 'SARS at a Wuhan seafood market ' on social media .
The 34-year-old medic died in the early hours of Friday despite attempts to resuscitate him .
Three other doctors who worked alongside him have also died of the disease after contracting it while fighting the @ @

Wuhan doctor Ai Fen spoke out and later gave interviews with the media, but has since gone silent and her whereabouts are unknown as other medics who shared her concerns have died of the virus
A Chinese doctor who was one of the first to warn others about the spread of a "SARS-like" virus has gone missing, sparking fears she has been detained by authorities.
Dr Ai Fen spoke out and later gave interviews with the media, but has since gone silent.
"Just two weeks ago the head of Emergency at Wuhan Central Hospital went public, saying authorities had stopped her and her colleagues from warning the world," Australia's investigative show 60 Minutes reported on Sunday.
"She has now disappeared, her whereabouts unknown," the show reported, also tweeting photos of Ai.
Image: Weibo) Weibo)
Dr Ai was earlier given a stern reprimand after sending information about the early stages of the outbreak to a group of doctors.
She wrote about her concerns in a now-deleted essay published in China's People (Renwu) magazine.
Titled 'The one who supplied the whistle', it describes how Dr Ai had been silenced by her bosses after she took a photo of a patient's test results and circled the words "SARS coronavirus " in red.
Image: AsiaWire / Li Wenliang) AsiaWire / Li Wenliang)
Concern over her whereabouts is now growing as the Wuhan's lockdown is gradually lifted and people are urged to return to work.
Di Ai's whereabouts are currently unknown.
Ophthalmologist Li Wenliang was among eight people who shared Dr Ai's photo.
He was reprimanded by police and accused of spreading 'fake news' for warning the public of 'SARS at a Wuhan seafood market' on social media.
The 34-year-old medic died in the early hours of Friday despite attempts to resuscitate him.
Three other doctors who worked alongside him have also died of the disease after contracting it while fighting the outbreak.


thedailymirror--2020-04-01--Coronavirus pandemic - all you need to know as Edinburgh Fringe cancelled

This summer 's Edinburgh Fringe festival has been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic .
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon also confirmed 16 more deaths in Scotland from Covid-19 after the UK toll yesterday soared beyond 1,800 in a rise described as `` deeply shocking and disturbing '' by the government .
The UK continues to face questions over the lack of testing for NHS staff as ministers pledged to increase daily capacity to 25,000 by next week .
Hospitals should use spare laboratory space to test self-isolating NHS staff in England for coronavirus , Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in London 's Excel Centre , the NHS Nightingale , opens to its first patients after being built in 10 days .
It come as another European country gripped by the crisis , Spain , suffered its deadliest day with 864 fatalities as cases soared beyond 100,000 .
Overnight , President Donald Trump revealed the US is facing a “ tough two weeks ” that could see at least 100,000 deaths .
The UK was yesterday left reeling as it was confirmed 13-year-old Ismail Mohamed Abdulwahab died alone without his family by his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Show your support for our NHS heroes We are building a map of appreciation for the NHS heroes looking after us through the coronavirus crisis .
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Schools will be able to order secondary school pupils to wear masks in communal areas when they return next week.
The about face followed growing criticism of Government guidance, which previously ruled out face masks for pupils in England but comes just days before children go back to school.
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thedailymirror--2020-04-01--'Please don't release my boy's evil parents whose abuse cost him his legs'

The adoptive mum of a boy , 5 , whose legs were amputated after vile abuse by his parents has begged the prison service not to release them early due to the coronavirus pandemic .
At just 41 days old , Tony Hudgell was left with numerous fractures , multiple organ failure and sepsis after he was tortured by parents Jody Simpson , 24 , and Tony Smith , 47 .
The medics did not expect the tiny tot to survive , but they battled for six weeks to save him and later had to amputate both of Tony 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Smith were both jailed for ten years -the maximum term for child cruelty .
They will be eligible for early release in September 2022 after serving half their sentence .
Little Tony was adopted by Paula Hudgell and her husband Mark who gave him a loving home .
Last month it was reported that the government is considering releasing some offenders from prisons in England and Wales to ease pressures caused by the coronavirus pandemic .
Justice Secretary Robert Buckland said the prison service must `` balance the protection of life with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And yesterday it was announced that pregnant women in custody who do not pose a high risk of harm to the public will be temporarily released from prison within days to protect them and their unborn children from coronavirus .
It 's a move which has left Paula worried .
`` Simpson and Smith are only half way through their sentences so I 'd like to think they would n't get released any earlier .
`` I 'd hope they would release people who are serving a few weeks or a few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concerned if those two were released because they would only have served a quarter of a sentence and that would be horrendous .
`` Tony has lifelong injuries .
He will suffer for the rest of his life .
`` You want the worst criminals locked behind bars and people who hurt children are the lowest of the low because they are the most vulnerable in society . ''
A YouGov survey found that 43 % of people opposed the release of prisoners who are old or infirm , or who are judged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order to ease the coronavirus threat posed to jails .
A total of 34 % supported the move while 23 % said they did n't know how they felt .
Northern Ireland Justice minister Naomi Long has already announced that scores of prisoners in the country 's jails are to be temporarily released .
Those due for release before 30 June will be let out early but the measures would not apply to prisoners convicted of serious crimes such as murder , terrorism and sex offences .
Paula is campaigning for tougher child @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added to a child cruelty register once they leave prison .
Paula said : `` They are supposed to be getting released in two years time .
`` Tony will be eight years old when they are released and my biggest concern is once they served their time on licence they can go off and do what they want .
`` This is why we want to bring in a child cruelty register .
He could go on to live with another family or she could have more children .
`` To me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ celebrated the fourth anniversary of officially adopting Tony last month .
Looking back at the day Tony came into their lives , she said : `` We 've never felt like we 've ever been without him to be honest .
`` He 's always been part of our family from day one , five years ago .
`` We 're just so proud of him every single day .
`` His strength and determination - he just does n't give up .
He 's a very strong-willed little boy and extremely bright @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like a little young man at times .
We would n't change him for the world .
We 're totally blessed that he came into our lives . ''
Paula says she has the local community to thank for helping to raise Tony .
`` We 're very grateful .
They have been absolutely amazing with him .
`` They have been so loving , so caring and helpful .
`` It 's not just our family , it 's the community who have helped raise that child . ''
Adjusting to life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but Paula reminds her family that it 's nothing compared to what Tony has had to deal with .
And it 's Tony 's bravery and determination that has led him and Paula to make a special plea to every household across the country during the coronavirus pandemic .
`` If we 've all got to stay at home for a few months that 's nothing compared to what Tony has been through over the years and what he is going to have go through for the rest of his life , says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tiny thing really , is n't it ?
When you put it in perspective .
`` If we have to stay at home for six months to protect the community out there and our NHS then so be it .
`` I love the NHS .
If it was n't for them Tony would n't be here today .
They are absolutely incredible .
They can not do enough for him . ''
And little Tony agrees telling people : `` Please stay at home to help our doctors and nurses . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ adds : `` It 's a total new world .
Life has been turned upside down but we are getting through .
It 's just so different , so , so different .
`` I keep saying to the kids remember what Tony has been through - we 'll get through this .
`` The older ones are alright .
They are keeping up with their homework and are doing ok. '' I keep trying to homeschool Tony but it 's extremely difficult .
`` The concentration levels just are n't there at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to learn a lot more with play anyway . ''
And playing is what Tony , affectionately known as Bear , loves doing the most especially when his mum 's back is turned for just a few minutes .
Paula said : `` I went upstairs to have a shower and when I came down Tony was sat on the floor with all the stuffing out of his big cuddly teddy bear and was trying to climb into the bear 's body .
`` Our nickname for him is 'bear ' and when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he said because he was called 'bear ' .
`` I posted the video on Twitter and it made a lot of people laugh which is important at the moment . ''
Clever Tony even used his sister 's iPad to ask Suri a question that we 're all wondering 'how long will coronavirus go on for ? '
Paula explained : `` Siri said ' I do n't understand ' so Tony asked again and this time Suri replied : 'that 's a difficult one ' .
`` We 're going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 're following the social distancing rules .
`` Tony can stand now in his new prosthetics for a few seconds without holding anything and hopefully when things get back to normal he can start playing frame football which he loves .
`` During our walk the other day we saw lots of old people getting their exercise and he spoke to everybody while keeping our distance .
`` Lots of people said that it made their day because they had n't seen anyone . ''
The family were in the process of building @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with wet room and therapy room at their home in Kings Hill , near Maidstone , Kent , when the country was put on lockdown .
Paula said : `` We ca n't really get into our garden at the moment because we 're having building work done which has now come to a stop .
`` We 're living on a building site .
We 've just about made an access to the trampoline but it 's so dangerous out there .
There 's scaffolding and planks .
`` We 're having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ downstairs wet room and therapy room and then a lift up to his bedroom .
`` It will be amazing when it 's done .
It 's to give him privacy and freedom .
It will also have a front door so when Tony 's older he can have a bit more independence . ''
While Paula and Mark are making sure their children , Kyle , 18 , Jess , 13 , Jaden , 12 , Maisie , 8 , and Tony , 5 , are ok during lockdown she 's concerned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fortunate children .
`` Most people are unaware that child abuse happens and I 'm a bit concerned with the lockdown at the moment that there 's a lot of vulnerable children out there .
`` I pray to god we do n't , but I 'm worried we could see an increase in cases like Tony which really concerns me .
`` That 's why Tony 's Law is so important .
We want to see tougher sentences for cruelty cases brought into line with other violent offences which carry life terms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here .

EXCLUSIVE: The adoptive mum of Tony Hudgell has urged prison officials to keep his parents who abused him locked up in jail and not released early to ease pressures during the coronavirus pandemic
'Please don't release my boy's evil parents whose legs were amputated after horrific abuse'
The adoptive mum of a boy, 5, whose legs were amputated after vile abuse by his parents has begged the prison service not to release them early due to the coronavirus pandemic.
At just 41 days old, Tony Hudgell was left with numerous fractures, multiple organ failure and sepsis after he was tortured by parents Jody Simpson, 24, and Tony Smith, 47.
The medics did not expect the tiny tot to survive, but they battled for six weeks to save him and later had to amputate both of Tony's legs from below the knee.
Simpson and Smith were both jailed for ten years -the maximum term for child cruelty.
They will be eligible for early release in September 2022 after serving half their sentence.
Little Tony was adopted by Paula Hudgell and her husband Mark who gave him a loving home.
Last month it was reported that the government is considering releasing some offenders from prisons in England and Wales to ease pressures caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Image: Mirrorpix) Mirrorpix)
Justice Secretary Robert Buckland said the prison service must "balance the protection of life with the need to protect the public".
And yesterday it was announced that pregnant women in custody who do not pose a high risk of harm to the public will be temporarily released from prison within days to protect them and their unborn children from coronavirus.
It's a move which has left Paula worried.
"Simpson and Smith are only half way through their sentences so I'd like to think they wouldn't get released any earlier.
Image: Steve Bainbridge/Sunday People) Steve Bainbridge/Sunday People)
"I'd hope they would release people who are serving a few weeks or a few months.
"I would be really concerned if those two were released because they would only have served a quarter of a sentence and that would be horrendous.
"Tony has lifelong injuries. He will suffer for the rest of his life.
"You want the worst criminals locked behind bars and people who hurt children are the lowest of the low because they are the most vulnerable in society."
Image: Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror) Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror)
A YouGov survey found that 43% of people opposed the release of prisoners who are old or infirm, or who are judged not to pose a threat, in order to ease the coronavirus threat posed to jails.
A total of 34% supported the move while 23% said they didn't know how they felt.
Northern Ireland Justice minister Naomi Long has already announced that scores of prisoners in the country's jails are to be temporarily released.
Those due for release before 30 June will be let out early but the measures would not apply to prisoners convicted of serious crimes such as murder, terrorism and sex offences.
Image: Phil Harris / Daily Mirror) Phil Harris / Daily Mirror)
Paula is campaigning for tougher child cruelty laws and wants to see offenders added to a child cruelty register once they leave prison.
Paula said: "They are supposed to be getting released in two years time.
"Tony will be eight years old when they are released and my biggest concern is once they served their time on licence they can go off and do what they want.
"This is why we want to bring in a child cruelty register. He could go on to live with another family or she could have more children.
"To me that's really scary."
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Paula celebrated the fourth anniversary of officially adopting Tony last month.
Looking back at the day Tony came into their lives, she said: "We've never felt like we've ever been without him to be honest.
"He's always been part of our family from day one, five years ago.
"We're just so proud of him every single day.
"His strength and determination - he just doesn't give up. He's a very strong-willed little boy and extremely bright as well.
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"He's a like a little young man at times. We wouldn't change him for the world. We're totally blessed that he came into our lives."
Paula says she has the local community to thank for helping to raise Tony.
"We're very grateful. They have been absolutely amazing with him.
"They have been so loving, so caring and helpful.
"It's not just our family, it's the community who have helped raise that child."
Adjusting to life since the coronavirus lockdown has been hard but Paula reminds her family that it's nothing compared to what Tony has had to deal with.
And it's Tony's bravery and determination that has led him and Paula to make a special plea to every household across the country during the coronavirus pandemic.
"If we've all got to stay at home for a few months that's nothing compared to what Tony has been through over the years and what he is going to have go through for the rest of his life, says Paula.
"Staying at home is tiny thing really, isn't it? When you put it in perspective.
"If we have to stay at home for six months to protect the community out there and our NHS then so be it.
"I love the NHS. If it wasn't for them Tony wouldn't be here today. They are absolutely incredible. They cannot do enough for him."
And little Tony agrees telling people: "Please stay at home to help our doctors and nurses."
Reflecting on life in lockdown, Paula adds: "It's a total new world. Life has been turned upside down but we are getting through. It's just so different, so, so different.
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"I keep saying to the kids remember what Tony has been through - we'll get through this.
"The older ones are alright. They are keeping up with their homework and are doing ok.
"I keep trying to homeschool Tony but it's extremely difficult.
"The concentration levels just aren't there at all. At his age they tend to learn a lot more with play anyway."
And playing is what Tony, affectionately known as Bear, loves doing the most especially when his mum's back is turned for just a few minutes.
Paula said: "I went upstairs to have a shower and when I came down Tony was sat on the floor with all the stuffing out of his big cuddly teddy bear and was trying to climb into the bear's body.
"Our nickname for him is 'bear' and when I asked him why he had done that he said because he was called 'bear'.
"I posted the video on Twitter and it made a lot of people laugh which is important at the moment."
Clever Tony even used his sister's iPad to ask Suri a question that we're all wondering 'how long will coronavirus go on for?'
Paula explained: "Siri said 'I don't understand' so Tony asked again and this time Suri replied: 'that's a difficult one'.
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"We're going out for walks and making sure we're following the social distancing rules.
"Tony can stand now in his new prosthetics for a few seconds without holding anything and hopefully when things get back to normal he can start playing frame football which he loves.
"During our walk the other day we saw lots of old people getting their exercise and he spoke to everybody while keeping our distance.
"Lots of people said that it made their day because they hadn't seen anyone."
The family were in the process of building a special adapted side extension for Tony with wet room and therapy room at their home in Kings Hill, near Maidstone, Kent, when the country was put on lockdown.
Paula said: "We can't really get into our garden at the moment because we're having building work done which has now come to a stop.
"We're living on a building site. We've just about made an access to the trampoline but it's so dangerous out there. There's scaffolding and planks.
"We're having a side extension for Tony with a downstairs wet room and therapy room and then a lift up to his bedroom.
"It will be amazing when it's done. It's to give him privacy and freedom. It will also have a front door so when Tony's older he can have a bit more independence."
While Paula and Mark are making sure their children, Kyle, 18, Jess, 13, Jaden, 12, Lacey, 8, and Tony, 5, are ok during lockdown she's concerned what it could mean for other less fortunate children.
"Most people are unaware that child abuse happens and I'm a bit concerned with the lockdown at the moment that there's a lot of vulnerable children out there.
"I pray to god we don't, but I'm worried we could see an increase in cases like Tony which really concerns me.
"That's why Tony's Law is so important. We want to see tougher sentences for cruelty cases brought into line with other violent offences which carry life terms.
You can support Tony by donating here.


thedailymirror--2020-04-01--Edinburgh Festival Fringe cancelled this summer over coronavirus outbreak

This year 's Edinburgh Festival Fringe has been cancelled as the UK 's coronavirus outbreak looks set to worsen .
All of the city 's major events - Edinburgh Art Festival , The Edinburgh Festival Fringe , Edinburgh International Book Festival , Edinburgh International Festival and The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo - have been scrapped thanks to the global pandemic .
The comedy Fringe , which has discovered a whole host of comedians who have since gone on to national fame , is a highlight of the entertainment calendar every August , but sadly wo n't be going ahead this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been pencilled in for August 6-30 2021 .
Those with tickets to this year 's Fringe have been asked if they 'd like to donate the cost of their tickets to directly help the artists and comedians who will now be out of work as a result .
In a statement , Fringe chief executive Shona McCarthy said : `` Just a few months ago , the idea of Edinburgh without the Fringe and our sister festivals would have been totally unthinkable ; now , like so many other aspects of our day-to-day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stock in the face of something far bigger .
`` Our hearts go out to the doctors , nurses , health and social care professionals on the front line , to everyone working to keep the country going , and to those who have been directly affected by this pandemic .
Your courage in the face of adversity is an inspiration to us all .
`` My thoughts too are with the many thousands of artists , writers , producers , reviewers , venues and backstage crew whose careers have been put on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We know today ’ s decision will be a difficult one for many , but please know that we will continue to be here for you and will do everything we can to support you in the weeks and months ahead . ''
She went on : `` Today ’ s decision that the Fringe will not go ahead as planned was not taken lightly .
We have spent the past month listening to a broad cross-section of Fringe participants , as well as to government , healthcare professionals , residents and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of present circumstances it was unavoidable .
Public health must and always will come first .
`` We are working hard to mitigate the impact of this decision on Fringe artists and audience members .
Today we are committing to refunding all participant registration fees , as well as refunding the Fringe tickets and Friends memberships purchased by our audience members .
We are also offering participants who have already paid the alternative of rolling their show registration forward to the 2021 Fringe to cover an equivalent show listing .
Our thanks in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and partners , without whose long-term commitment to the Fringe none of this would have been possible . ''
She continued : `` Financially this has not been straightforward – as the small charity that underpins the Fringe we receive very little public subsidy – but we believe that offering refunds is the right thing to do and will turn this around as quickly as possible .
There will also be an option to donate all or part of your purchase to support artists and the work of the Fringe Society , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Whilst the Fringe and its sister festivals may not be able to provide a stage in the same way as before this summer , we are committed to working with artists and creatives from Edinburgh , Scotland and across the world to find new ways of uniting people under a Fringe umbrella .
It ’ s too early to say what this will look like , but we are confident that as a collective we can find a way to reach through the walls that currently surround us and inspire , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arts have an important role to play in providing a prism through which to process and understand the multiple traumas of this pandemic .
Art has always helped shape and reshape how we think of ourselves , and will help now to pull through the threads that unite us as human beings in a globally shared experience .
`` From its earliest beginnings in 1947 , the Fringe has provided a totally uncensored platform for artists from all backgrounds , cultures and perspectives to tell their story and shape their own worlds .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ face of an all-encompassing global emergency , this spirit of shared storytelling and open dialogue feels more important than ever .
`` We look forward to seeing you in Edinburgh in 2021 .
In the meantime , look after each other and stay safe .
Shona . ''
Some 400,000 people descend on Edinburgh every summer for the various festivals .

This year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe has been cancelled as the UK's coronavirus outbreak looks set to worsen.
All of the city's major events - Edinburgh Art Festival, The Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Edinburgh International Book Festival, Edinburgh International Festival and The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo - have been scrapped thanks to the global pandemic.
The comedy Fringe, which has discovered a whole host of comedians who have since gone on to national fame, is a highlight of the entertainment calendar every August, but sadly won't be going ahead this summer.
Instead, it has tentatively been pencilled in for August 6-30 2021. Those with tickets to this year's Fringe have been asked if they'd like to donate the cost of their tickets to directly help the artists and comedians who will now be out of work as a result.
In a statement, Fringe chief executive Shona McCarthy said: "Just a few months ago, the idea of Edinburgh without the Fringe and our sister festivals would have been totally unthinkable; now, like so many other aspects of our day-to-day lives, we must pause and take stock in the face of something far bigger.
"Our hearts go out to the doctors, nurses, health and social care professionals on the front line, to everyone working to keep the country going, and to those who have been directly affected by this pandemic. Your courage in the face of adversity is an inspiration to us all.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"My thoughts too are with the many thousands of artists, writers, producers, reviewers, venues and backstage crew whose careers have been put on hold over the past month or so. We know today’s decision will be a difficult one for many, but please know that we will continue to be here for you and will do everything we can to support you in the weeks and months ahead."
She went on: "Today’s decision that the Fringe will not go ahead as planned was not taken lightly. We have spent the past month listening to a broad cross-section of Fringe participants, as well as to government, healthcare professionals, residents and many more; however, in light of present circumstances it was unavoidable. Public health must and always will come first.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"We are working hard to mitigate the impact of this decision on Fringe artists and audience members. Today we are committing to refunding all participant registration fees, as well as refunding the Fringe tickets and Friends memberships purchased by our audience members. We are also offering participants who have already paid the alternative of rolling their show registration forward to the 2021 Fringe to cover an equivalent show listing. Our thanks in particular here go out to our sponsors and partners, without whose long-term commitment to the Fringe none of this would have been possible."
She continued: "Financially this has not been straightforward – as the small charity that underpins the Fringe we receive very little public subsidy – but we believe that offering refunds is the right thing to do and will turn this around as quickly as possible. There will also be an option to donate all or part of your purchase to support artists and the work of the Fringe Society, but this will of course be entirely optional.
Image: SWNS) SWNS)
"Whilst the Fringe and its sister festivals may not be able to provide a stage in the same way as before this summer, we are committed to working with artists and creatives from Edinburgh, Scotland and across the world to find new ways of uniting people under a Fringe umbrella. It’s too early to say what this will look like, but we are confident that as a collective we can find a way to reach through the walls that currently surround us and inspire, cheer and connect.
"The performing arts have an important role to play in providing a prism through which to process and understand the multiple traumas of this pandemic. Art has always helped shape and reshape how we think of ourselves, and will help now to pull through the threads that unite us as human beings in a globally shared experience.
"From its earliest beginnings in 1947, the Fringe has provided a totally uncensored platform for artists from all backgrounds, cultures and perspectives to tell their story and shape their own worlds. As we try to adapt in the face of an all-encompassing global emergency, this spirit of shared storytelling and open dialogue feels more important than ever.
"We look forward to seeing you in Edinburgh in 2021. In the meantime, look after each other and stay safe. Shona."
Some 400,000 people descend on Edinburgh every summer for the various festivals.
Last year saw the likes of Eddie Izzard, Phil Wang, Ben Hart and Laura Lexx perform to the crowds, while Olaf Falafel won the coveted Best Joke of Fringe 2019 with "I keep randomly shouting out 'Broccoli' and 'Cauliflower' – I think I might have florets".


thedailymirror--2020-04-01--Sophia Myles wore gloves to hold dying dad's hand and he has five minute funeral

Sophia Myles has revealed her dad will only get a five minute funeral after dying from coronavirus .
The Transformers and Doctor Who actress spoke about her father Peter Myles ' final moment during an emotional interview on Good Morning Britain .
Sophia was forced to wear gloves to hold her dying 76-year-old father 's hand as he sadly passed away in hospital .
She is grateful to have been allowed to spend five minutes in the room with her father in protective clothes - but admitted she missed being able to kiss his brow or touch his skin .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ her father 's funeral in testing circumstances amid the UK lockdown .
Sophia said : `` My dad was 76 and did have underlying health conditions and contracted the virus .
Within I think only a few days of being informed about that he passed away .
`` My dad 's funeral - we 're finding it very very hard to arrange that because there 's a back log at the moment .
`` I was one of the lucky ones .
I got to see him before he died and under strict @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a visor and medical uniform .
Sophia revealed she was only allowed to stay in the room for five minutes and at a distances of two metres , but she could grab his ahnd .
She explained : `` They allowed me at one moment to hold his hand but I was wearing protective gloves and we couldn ’ t have that flesh to flesh moment , kissing his brow or holding his hand .
`` It was obvious that his breathing was slowing down rapidly .
People are dying because ultimately they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an unnatural death because their bodies go at a time they do n't want to die .
Sophia and her family are now going through the extremely difficult process of arranging Peter 's funeral .
With the growing pandemic and numbers of deaths rising - Peter may not get the proper send off he deserves .
Sophia said : `` I think they 're shortening the period of the service .
We get about five minutes and a limited number of close friends and relatives . ''
Sophia also spoke about the `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she praised the NHS staff .
She said : `` I had to wait half hour to find correct uniform for me as so busy .
What I noticed was an eerie silence on the ward .
`` The nurses were very quiet .
It felt so frightening .
I could tell everyone was on edge . ''

SOPHIA MYLES SAYS DAD WILL ONLY GET 5 MINUTE FUNERAL AFTER CORONAVIRUS DEATH
SOPHIA MYLES SAYS DAD WILL ONLY GET 5 MINUTE FUNERAL AFTER CORONAVIRUS DEATH
The Transformers and Doctor Who actress was allowed to spend five minutes in the room with her father in protective clothes while he died from coronavirus
Sophia Myles wore gloves to hold dying dad's hand - and he'll only get five minute funeral
Sophia Myles has revealed her dad will only get a five minute funeral after dying from coronavirus.
The Transformers and Doctor Who actress spoke about her father Peter Myles' final moment during an emotional interview on Good Morning Britain.
Sophia was forced to wear gloves to hold her dying 76-year-old father's hand as he sadly passed away in hospital.
She is grateful to have been allowed to spend five minutes in the room with her father in protective clothes - but admitted she missed being able to kiss his brow or touch his skin.
The actress is now trying to arrange her father's funeral in testing circumstances amid the UK lockdown.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Sophia said: "My dad was 76 and did have underlying health conditions and contracted the virus. Within I think only a few days of being informed about that he passed away.
"My dad's funeral - we're finding it very very hard to arrange that because there's a back log at the moment.
"I was one of the lucky ones. I got to see him before he died and under strict medical advice I was allowed in with a visor and medical uniform.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Sophia revealed she was only allowed to stay in the room for five minutes and at a distances of two metres, but she could grab his ahnd.
She explained: "They allowed me at one moment to hold his hand but I was wearing protective gloves and we couldn’t have that flesh to flesh moment, kissing his brow or holding his hand.
"It was obvious that his breathing was slowing down rapidly. People are dying because ultimately they can't breathe and it’s an unnatural death because their bodies go at a time they don't want to die.
Sophia and her family are now going through the extremely difficult process of arranging Peter's funeral.
With the growing pandemic and numbers of deaths rising - Peter may not get the proper send off he deserves.
Sophia said: "I think they're shortening the period of the service. We get about five minutes and a limited number of close friends and relatives."
Image: ITV) ITV)
Sophia also spoke about the "eerie silence" at the hospital as she praised the NHS staff.
She said: "I had to wait half hour to find correct uniform for me as so busy. What I noticed was an eerie silence on the ward.
"The nurses were very quiet. It felt so frightening. I could tell everyone was on edge."
*Good Morning Britain airs weekdays on ITV at 6am


thedailymirror--2020-04-01--Gary Lineker defends Harry Kane's transfer stance and makes Arsenal claim

Harry Kane has suggested he is prepared to quit Tottenham if they do n't win silverware soon which has been met with mixed reviews .
The 27-year-old came through the ranks in north London and has become one of the world 's leading strikers .
But despite a host of goals and plaudits his trophy cabinet remains bare .
Kane has seen his ambition questioned but his recent comments have shown he is not content to stay at Tottenham if they can not offer him a winning platform .
The club recently moved to a lavishly assembled new stadium which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arsenal had to contend with when they moved to the Emirates in 2006 .
And Gary Lineker , who won the FA Cup on the white side of north London in 1991 , sees why his compatriot is prepared to seek pastures news .
`` He ’ s a top class player ; he ’ s one of the great strikers in world football and there ’ s bound to be a degree of frustration with the recent progress at Spurs .
`` It ’ s not easy ; we ’ ve seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a new ground it can slow down your development and that ’ s possibly happening with Tottenham .
`` He ’ s just being very honest , isn ’ t he .
He ’ s saying that if they don ’ t go on to win things… because every player wants to win things in their career .
`` I didn ’ t win too much myself but it would be unthinkable for a player of Harry Kane ’ s stature if he didn ’ t win anything in his entire career .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ too much for having that view ; he ’ s been at the club for a long time and he ’ s been brilliant and he might well stay there .
`` They might possibly develop , but you ’ d say they ’ re four or five players short of certainly challenging for the title . ''
Kane has scored 181 goals for a Tottenham side who have reached successive FA Cup semi-finals and finished second in the league during his time at the club .

Harry Kane admits he will not stay at Tottenham if they are not in a winning position which has sparked claims he is ready to quit the north London club
Harry Kane has suggested he is prepared to quit Tottenham if they don't win silverware soon which has been met with mixed reviews.
The 27-year-old came through the ranks in north London and has become one of the world's leading strikers.
But despite a host of goals and plaudits his trophy cabinet remains bare.
Kane has seen his ambition questioned but his recent comments have shown he is not content to stay at Tottenham if they cannot offer him a winning platform.
The club recently moved to a lavishly assembled new stadium which has affected spending - something their rivals Arsenal had to contend with when they moved to the Emirates in 2006.
And Gary Lineker, who won the FA Cup on the white side of north London in 1991, sees why his compatriot is prepared to seek pastures news.
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
He told talkSPORT: "It’s understandable.
"He’s a top class player; he’s one of the great strikers in world football and there’s bound to be a degree of frustration with the recent progress at Spurs.
"It’s not easy; we’ve seen it with Arsenal that when you build a new ground it can slow down your development and that’s possibly happening with Tottenham.
"He’s just being very honest, isn’t he. He’s saying that if they don’t go on to win things… because every player wants to win things in their career.
Image: Getty) Getty)
"I didn’t win too much myself but it would be unthinkable for a player of Harry Kane’s stature if he didn’t win anything in his entire career.
"You can’t criticise him too much for having that view; he’s been at the club for a long time and he’s been brilliant and he might well stay there.
"They might possibly develop, but you’d say they’re four or five players short of certainly challenging for the title."
Kane has scored 181 goals for a Tottenham side who have reached successive FA Cup semi-finals and finished second in the league during his time at the club.


thedailymirror--2020-04-01--Fears UK prisons are at risk of 'Italy style' riots amid coronavirus crisis

A leading criminologist has warned that years of cuts and underfunding have left prisons at risk of riots as an already decimated workforce is hit by the coronavirus crisis .
Around 6,000 prison officers - amounting to 12 % of staff - are currently self-isolating , leaving an already overstretched workforce at breaking point .
Six prisoners were left dead after riots swept prisons in Italy when emergency laws to cope with the pandemic came into effect in early March .
In the UK , two prisoners have so far died after contracting the deadly infection , sparking fears the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
David Wilson , emeritus professor of criminology at Birmingham City University has called for urgent action to avoid conflict in UK prisons - including extending home detention curfew .
Home detention curfew is where prisoners spend a portion of the end of their sentence at home , freeing up prison beds .
“ There were very few Italian prisons with covid-19 , ” he warned .
“ There might ’ ve been anxiety that they were going to get it and that visits were going to be stopped , but actually at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ images of them breaking into pharmacies arose , no more than a handful had tested positive .
“ It is quite clear that we have to consider extending home detention curfew.
” He added : “ If you extend home detention curfew you ’ ll release prisoners to free up space , with those spaces you can do some contingency planning around those prisoners who are going to test positive.
” This contingency planning would include being able to properly isolate those displaying symptoms of Covid-19 , which would not only help stem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also alleviate pressure on a workforce .
On a recent visit to a prison , Professor Wilson found the staff lacking any personal protective equipment and faced no checks about whether he was displaying any symptoms .
Chris Atkins , author of ‘ A Bit of a Stretch : The Diaries of a Prisoner ’ , and a former BAFTA winning documentary producer , was sentenced to five years in prison in 2016 after being found guilty of tax fraud and has also called for home detention curfew to be extended .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re currently talking about letting out , ” Atkins told Mirror Online .
Pregnant women have been identified by the government as being among the most vulnerable to the virus .
Last night the Ministry of Justice announced that pregnant inmates could be granted temporary release from prison “ within days ” to protect them and their unborn children from coronavirus .
Prisoners in mother and baby units who meet the same risk assessment will also be released with their children .
Prison governors will be able to grant their release on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assessment and suitable accommodation for the women has been identified , a Ministry of Justice spokesman said .
Mr Atkins continued : “ They ’ ve known this virus was coming for weeks and weeks , and they know where these pregnant women are - they ’ re mostly in one place called Bronzefield , where they have a mother and baby unit .
“ But conditions in Bronzefield are so bad , a baby died on the floor of the prison last year .
“ A woman was forced to give birth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ medieval and the baby died on the floor of a prison .
I ’ ve got friends inside who are calling me up and they ’ ve been saying look , things are on a knife edge , things really are about to blow .
“ You ’ ve got to picture these absolute subhuman , barbaric , inhuman , dysfunctional violent places anyway , and then add the virus and that ’ s a powder keg.
” The Prison Officers ’ Association were optimistic that riots could be avoided , but understood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their officers are facing during the pandemic .
They said : “ We ’ re trying to avoid riots , that ’ s why certain precautions have been taken , the Prison Officer ’ s Association are working with employers and the government in a partnership approach .
“ I wouldn ’ t like to predict what the future holds but so far we ’ ve managed to contain the situation in prisons as best we can from any concerted disturbances or unrest and that ’ s down to the bravery and resilience @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the Ministry of Justice defended the prison service ’ s approach to the coronavirus crisis .
They said : “ We have strong and flexible plans in place to keep all staff and prisoners as safe as possible , and are issuing secure phone handsets to help offenders keep in contact with their families .
”

EXCLUSIVE: An already overstretched prison workforce has seen its numbers slashed by thousands as 12% of prison officers are currently self-isolating amid the coronavirus pandemic
A leading criminologist has warned that years of cuts and underfunding have left prisons at risk of riots as an already decimated workforce is hit by the coronavirus crisis.
Around 6,000 prison officers - amounting to 12% of staff - are currently self-isolating, leaving an already overstretched workforce at breaking point.
Six prisoners were left dead after riots swept prisons in Italy when emergency laws to cope with the pandemic came into effect in early March.
In the UK, two prisoners have so far died after contracting the deadly infection, sparking fears the virus could spread among officers and inmates.
David Wilson, emeritus professor of criminology at Birmingham City University has called for urgent action to avoid conflict in UK prisons - including extending home detention curfew.
Image: Daily Record) Daily Record)
Home detention curfew is where prisoners spend a portion of the end of their sentence at home, freeing up prison beds.
“There were very few Italian prisons with covid-19,” he warned. “There might’ve been anxiety that they were going to get it and that visits were going to be stopped, but actually at the time that those riots and the images of them breaking into pharmacies arose, no more than a handful had tested positive.
“It is quite clear that we have to consider extending home detention curfew.”
He added: “If you extend home detention curfew you’ll release prisoners to free up space, with those spaces you can do some contingency planning around those prisoners who are going to test positive.”
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This contingency planning would include being able to properly isolate those displaying symptoms of Covid-19, which would not only help stem the spread of the virus but would also alleviate pressure on a workforce.
On a recent visit to a prison, Professor Wilson found the staff lacking any personal protective equipment and faced no checks about whether he was displaying any symptoms.
Chris Atkins, author of ‘A Bit of a Stretch: The Diaries of a Prisoner’, and a former BAFTA winning documentary producer, was sentenced to five years in prison in 2016 after being found guilty of tax fraud and has also called for home detention curfew to be extended.
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“There are fifty pregnant women who they’re currently talking about letting out,” Atkins told Mirror Online.
Pregnant women have been identified by the government as being among the most vulnerable to the virus.
Last night the Ministry of Justice announced that pregnant inmates could be granted temporary release from prison “within days” to protect them and their unborn children from coronavirus.
Prisoners in mother and baby units who meet the same risk assessment will also be released with their children.
Prison governors will be able to grant their release on temporary licence once they pass a risk assessment and suitable accommodation for the women has been identified, a Ministry of Justice spokesman said.
Mr Atkins continued: “They’ve known this virus was coming for weeks and weeks, and they know where these pregnant women are - they’re mostly in one place called Bronzefield, where they have a mother and baby unit.
“But conditions in Bronzefield are so bad, a baby died on the floor of the prison last year.
Image: MASSIMO PERCOSSI/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) MASSIMO PERCOSSI/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)
“A woman was forced to give birth alone because the healthcare there was so medieval and the baby died on the floor of a prison. I’ve got friends inside who are calling me up and they’ve been saying look, things are on a knife edge, things really are about to blow.
“You’ve got to picture these absolute subhuman, barbaric, inhuman, dysfunctional violent places anyway, and then add the virus and that’s a powder keg.”
The Prison Officers’ Association were optimistic that riots could be avoided, but understood the dangers and reality of the situation their officers are facing during the pandemic.
They said: “We’re trying to avoid riots, that’s why certain precautions have been taken, the Prison Officer’s Association are working with employers and the government in a partnership approach.
“I wouldn’t like to predict what the future holds but so far we’ve managed to contain the situation in prisons as best we can from any concerted disturbances or unrest and that’s down to the bravery and resilience of prison officers."
A spokesperson for the Ministry of Justice defended the prison service’s approach to the coronavirus crisis.
They said: “We have strong and flexible plans in place to keep all staff and prisoners as safe as possible, and are issuing secure phone handsets to help offenders keep in contact with their families.”


thedailymirror--2020-04-01--Petrol stations ‘will have to close due to impact of coronavirus’

Many petrol stations will be forced to close due to a lack of sales and their businesses becoming unprofitable , a trade association has warned .
The Petrol Retailers Association said sites in rural areas where fuel use has collapsed the most are particularly vulnerable .
`` Many petrol stations will have to close in the coming weeks , as sales of fuel dry up and their businesses become unviable , '' the PRA said .
The association , which represents independent fuel retailers who account for 70 % of UK forecourts , told motorists to check their petrol station @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up .
It will attempt to keep a `` strategic network of petrol stations '' open across the country .
PRA chairman Brian Madderson said : `` To help freight move and help key workers travel safely and independently through this period of crisis , petrol filling stations must remain open but this is proving to be a challenge .
`` Fuel retailers are having to maintain pump prices at previous levels to avoid suffering significant stock losses . ''
The PRA cited figures published by the Department for Business , Energy and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weekend that it said show three out of five petrol stations have full storage tanks .
It noted that independent retailers would have bought this fuel days or weeks earlier at much higher wholesale prices than those available today .
Fuel prices have had their biggest weekly fall since current records began in June 2003 .
The average price of a litre of petrol fell by 8p to £1.12 in the seven days to Monday , while diesel prices dropped 4p to £1.19 .
The trade body also said fuel consumption has fallen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pandemic .
Some retailers are now pricing their petrol at less than £1 per litre .
The number of motorists who can take advantage of cheaper fuel is limited though , as the Government has ordered people to only go outside for food , health reasons or to commute if they can not work from home .
A BEIS spokesman said : `` The Government has robust contingency plans in place to ensure that fuel continues to be available to the public .
`` Forecourt closures have so far been extremely limited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close review and continue to engage with industry to monitor stock levels at forecourts across the UK . ''

Finding somewhere to fill up could be about to get a lot harder, no matter how essential your journey is.
Petrol stations ‘will have to close due to impact of coronavirus’
Many petrol stations will be forced to close due to a lack of sales and their businesses becoming unprofitable, a trade association has warned.
The Petrol Retailers Association said sites in rural areas where fuel use has collapsed the most are particularly vulnerable.
"Many petrol stations will have to close in the coming weeks, as sales of fuel dry up and their businesses become unviable," the PRA said.
The association, which represents independent fuel retailers who account for 70% of UK forecourts, told motorists to check their petrol station is still open before going to fill up.
It will attempt to keep a "strategic network of petrol stations" open across the country.
Image: Tom Wren SWNS.com) Tom Wren SWNS.com)
PRA chairman Brian Madderson said: "To help freight move and help key workers travel safely and independently through this period of crisis, petrol filling stations must remain open but this is proving to be a challenge.
"Fuel retailers are having to maintain pump prices at previous levels to avoid suffering significant stock losses."
The PRA cited figures published by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) over the weekend that it said show three out of five petrol stations have full storage tanks.
Image: Andrew Teebay/Liverpool Echo) Andrew Teebay/Liverpool Echo)
It noted that independent retailers would have bought this fuel days or weeks earlier at much higher wholesale prices than those available today.
Fuel prices have had their biggest weekly fall since current records began in June 2003.
The average price of a litre of petrol fell by 8p to £1.12 in the seven days to Monday, while diesel prices dropped 4p to £1.19.
The trade body also said fuel consumption has fallen by more than 70% due to the pandemic.
Some retailers are now pricing their petrol at less than £1 per litre.
The number of motorists who can take advantage of cheaper fuel is limited though, as the Government has ordered people to only go outside for food, health reasons or to commute if they cannot work from home.
A BEIS spokesman said: "The Government has robust contingency plans in place to ensure that fuel continues to be available to the public.
"Forecourt closures have so far been extremely limited but we are keeping the situation under close review and continue to engage with industry to monitor stock levels at forecourts across the UK."


thedailymirror--2020-04-01--Coronavirus victims left to die at home says leaked letter 'from grim reaper'

A leaked letter sent by a GP surgery reveals a grim future for thousands of people who will not be given hospital treatment for Covid-19 .
The letter says they would need certain patients to complete Do Not Attempt Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation ( DNACPR ) forms .
Llynfi Surgery , in Maesteg , South Wales , sent the letter to patients with serious health conditions such as incurable cancer , motor neurone disease , and untreatable heart and lung conditions , on Friday , March 27 .
Senior NHS chiefs have apologised for any distress the letter may have caused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the plans outlined .
It said that people with certain serious conditions are `` unlikely to be offered hospital admission '' if they become unwell with coronavirus and `` certainly will not be offered a ventilator bed '' .
The letter has been revealed by a patient who wished to remain anonymous .
He said : `` It not only greatly upset me but my family and close friends .
`` It was like having my death warrant sent by the grim reaper .
It made me feel worthless .
`` I 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I want to live another couple of years .
I 'm not digging my grave yet . ''
The letter continued : `` We would therefore like to complete a DNACPR form for you which we can share with the OOH [ out of hours ] GP services and which will mean that in the event of a sudden deterioration in your condition because of a Covid-19 infection or disease progression the emergency services will not be called and resuscitation attempts to restart your heart or breathing will not be attempted . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ more likely to die as a result of Covid-19 infection , victims of the disease range in age and levels of health and fitness .
In Wales , 69 people have now died after testing positive for coronavirus .
The surgery goes on to suggest that the `` best option '' for patients is to stay at home to be cared for by their family with `` ongoing support from ourselves and community nursing services '' .
People considered at highest risk from coronavirus , including those with serious respiratory illnesses and cancer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for 12 weeks to `` shield '' them from coming into contact with the virus .
A number of `` benefits '' to signing the DNACPR form are also listed in the letter : • `` Your GP and more importantly your friends and family will know not to call 999 • `` Scarce ambulance resources can be targeted to the young and fit who have chance of surviving the infection '' • `` The risk of transmitting virus to friends , family and emergency responders from CPR ( even chest compression alone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a DNACPR form in place you protect your family and emergency responders from this additional risk . ''
The letter ends with `` in an ideal situation '' the conversation would be had in person but this could not be done because of the risk of GPs catching the virus from `` asymptomatic carriers '' .
Patients will instead be contacted by phone this week , it says .
The final line reads : `` We will not abandon you but we need to be frank and realistic about what the next few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' A spokesman for Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board said : `` A letter was recently sent out from Llynfi Surgery to a small number of patients .
`` We have been made aware that the letter has caused upset to some of the patients who received it .
`` This was not the intent and the surgery apologise for any distress caused .
`` Staff at the surgery are speaking to those patients who received the letter to apologise directly and answer any concerns they may have . ''

The doctors' surgery sent out the letters to patients with incurable cancer, motor neurone disease, and untreatable heart and lung conditions, asking them to sign Do Not Resuscitate forms
Coronavirus victims left to die at home says leaked letter 'from grim reaper'
A leaked letter sent by a GP surgery reveals a grim future for thousands of people who will not be given hospital treatment for Covid-19.
The letter says they would need certain patients to complete Do Not Attempt Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (DNACPR) forms.
Llynfi Surgery, in Maesteg, South Wales, sent the letter to patients with serious health conditions such as incurable cancer, motor neurone disease, and untreatable heart and lung conditions, on Friday, March 27.
Senior NHS chiefs have apologised for any distress the letter may have caused but have not denied the accuracy of the plans outlined.
It said that people with certain serious conditions are "unlikely to be offered hospital admission" if they become unwell with coronavirus and "certainly will not be offered a ventilator bed".
Image: MEDIA WALES) MEDIA WALES)
The letter has been revealed by a patient who wished to remain anonymous.
He said: "It not only greatly upset me but my family and close friends.
"It was like having my death warrant sent by the grim reaper. It made me feel worthless.
"I've lived with cancer for eight years and I want to live another couple of years. I'm not digging my grave yet."
The letter continued: "We would therefore like to complete a DNACPR form for you which we can share with the OOH [out of hours] GP services and which will mean that in the event of a sudden deterioration in your condition because of a Covid-19 infection or disease progression the emergency services will not be called and resuscitation attempts to restart your heart or breathing will not be attempted."
Image: MEDIA WALES) MEDIA WALES)
Although people with underlying health conditions are more likely to die as a result of Covid-19 infection, victims of the disease range in age and levels of health and fitness.
In Wales, 69 people have now died after testing positive for coronavirus.
The surgery goes on to suggest that the "best option" for patients is to stay at home to be cared for by their family with "ongoing support from ourselves and community nursing services".
People considered at highest risk from coronavirus, including those with serious respiratory illnesses and cancer patients, have been told to self-isolate for 12 weeks to "shield" them from coming into contact with the virus.
A number of "benefits" to signing the DNACPR form are also listed in the letter:
"Your GP and more importantly your friends and family will know not to call 999
"Scarce ambulance resources can be targeted to the young and fit who have chance of surviving the infection"
"The risk of transmitting virus to friends, family and emergency responders from CPR (even chest compression alone) is very high. By having a DNACPR form in place you protect your family and emergency responders from this additional risk."
The letter ends with "in an ideal situation" the conversation would be had in person but this could not be done because of the risk of GPs catching the virus from "asymptomatic carriers".
Patients will instead be contacted by phone this week, it says.
The final line reads: "We will not abandon you but we need to be frank and realistic about what the next few months holds for all of us."
A spokesman for Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board said: "A letter was recently sent out from Llynfi Surgery to a small number of patients.
"We have been made aware that the letter has caused upset to some of the patients who received it.
"This was not the intent and the surgery apologise for any distress caused.
"Staff at the surgery are speaking to those patients who received the letter to apologise directly and answer any concerns they may have."


thedailymirror--2020-04-01--Christine McGuinness flashes chiselled abs with sexy dance workout in isolation

Christine McGuinness has showed off her extremely toned physique during a fun pre-workout dance in self-isolation .
The blonde beauty , 32 , took to her Instagram and posted a sexy video of herself dancing around in skimpy gym gear .
Mum-of-three Christine was sending positive vibes to her followers as she filmed herself dancing to a remix of Ca n't Touch This .
Paddy McGuinness ' wife looked incredible as she twirled around to expose her eye-popping abs and slim waist .
She looked every-inch the gym bunny in a white sports bra and grey high-waisted leggings .
Christine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ high ponytail and went make-up free for the playful TikTok video .
The bombshell captioned : `` My preworkout warmup dance , '' adding the hashtags `` # canttouchthis # hiteverybeat # vibe # positivevibes '' .
The model went on to plug her own gym brand , which she said is coming out soon .
`` Fave Gymwear from @ vibebychristine COMING SOON '' she added .
The busy mum is self-isolating at home with her husband Paddy and daughters Penelope , six , and Felicity , four , as well as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ star took to Instagram to tell followers she barely has a minute to herself while looking after her kiddies in quarantine .
Offering advice to fellow mums , the star shared : `` Top tip.. “ look busy ” and the kiddies leave you alone ! ''
She hilariously joked that her kids are like an `` alarm clock '' as they seem to pester her if they spot their doting mum sit down to take a break .
Christine appeared to be reminiscing on better times on her social media account .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ appreciate life before the coronavirus pandemic .
Christine posted a heartwarming video in the park with one of her daughters , and revealed she `` misses '' that moment .
She also posted a racy bikini snap with the caption : `` The world is so beautiful , I really hope to see more of it once it is safe to travel .
But for now ❤ '' .
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Christine McGuinness had all eyes on her as she flashed her totally killer abs during a sexy pre-workout dance at home
Christine McGuinness has showed off her extremely toned physique during a fun pre-workout dance in self-isolation.
The blonde beauty, 32, took to her Instagram and posted a sexy video of herself dancing around in skimpy gym gear.
Mum-of-three Christine was sending positive vibes to her followers as she filmed herself dancing to a remix of Can't Touch This.
Paddy McGuinness' wife looked incredible as she twirled around to expose her eye-popping abs and slim waist.
She looked every-inch the gym bunny in a white sports bra and grey high-waisted leggings.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Christine wore her blonde locks in a sleek high ponytail and went make-up free for the playful TikTok video.
The bombshell captioned: "My preworkout warmup dance," adding the hashtags "#canttouchthis #hiteverybeat #vibe #positivevibes".
The model went on to plug her own gym brand, which she said is coming out soon.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"Fave Gymwear from @vibebychristine COMING SOON" she added.
The busy mum is self-isolating at home with her husband Paddy and daughters Penelope, six, and Felicity, four, as well as son Leo, six.
Yesterday the star took to Instagram to tell followers she barely has a minute to herself while looking after her kiddies in quarantine.
Image: Instagram) Instagram) Image: mrscmcguinness/Instagram) mrscmcguinness/Instagram)
Offering advice to fellow mums, the star shared: "Top tip.. “look busy” and the kiddies leave you alone!"
She hilariously joked that her kids are like an "alarm clock" as they seem to pester her if they spot their doting mum sit down to take a break.
Christine appeared to be reminiscing on better times on her social media account.
She shared a few throwback snaps to appreciate life before the coronavirus pandemic.
Christine posted a heartwarming video in the park with one of her daughters, and revealed she "misses" that moment.
She also posted a racy bikini snap with the caption: "The world is so beautiful, I really hope to see more of it once it is safe to travel. But for now ❤".
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033


thedailymirror--2020-04-01--Meghan's Elephant narration slammed by critics - 'she's over-eager to please'

Meghan Markle 's first post-royal film has received mixed reviews from critics , with some labelling her performance 'over-eager to please ' and cheesy .
Disneynature 's Elephant will hit of screens on Friday , but reviewers on both sides of the Atlantic have been given a sneak-peak .
The film , which Meghan narrates , follows a family of Elephants as they cross the Kalahari Desert with their herd to find a lush paradise .
Family bonds is a key theme throughout , with Meghan saying : `` The emotional bond between elephants are as strong and long-lasting as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have praised the film , not everyone is convinced and the majority of experts have awarded it two or three stars out of five .
Empire 's Ian Freer gave the film three stars , comparing the structure to Mad Max : Fury Road `` albeit a million times slower '' .
He writes : `` Markle ’ s delivery of the commentary is wholesome and overher excitable tones a perfect fit for the natural-history-with-the-edges-shaved off remit .
`` Markle ’ s delivery of the commentary is wholesome and over-eager to please ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pool party !
” “ Wait a minute !
Who ’ s this guy ?
” “ Oh , look who ’ s cut in front of the line ?
Oh , Jomo !
” ) but just about stays the right side of annoying . ''
Ed Potton was equally unimpressed , writing in The Times : `` Meghan is swapping pomp and circumstance for schmaltz and cheesiness .
`` The departing Duchess of Sussex narrates Disney ’ s tale of a herd of elephants crossing the Kalahari Desert from the Okavango @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boy does she lay it on thick '' The sense of performance , though , often feels overegged .
Even the underwhelming moment in which the elephants rip some bark off a tree is presented like the announcement of the winner for best picture . ''
Lewis Knight , Mirror Online 's film writer , warns that many will find Meghan 's narration `` cheesy to the point of grating '' .
He said : “ Disney Nature ’ s Elephant is certainly no David Attenborough documentary .
`` The gravitas and tension @ @ @ @ @ @ @ series is missing here entirely , however , it is not entirely a surprise considering this is very much a Disney production .
`` The focus on family values , family content , and a family-friendly tone from Meghan Markle means this film feels very sedate - despite the gloriously colourful cinematography of African landscapes and of the majestic elephants themselves .
`` The Duchess of Sussex provides schmaltz and a saccharine lightness to her voiceover , but many will find this to be cheesiness to the point of grating .
`` However @ @ @ @ @ @ @ script Meghan is reading from is aiming primarily for the cute factor above all else . ''
In the Express , George Simpson added : `` Meghan comes across very warmly , with most of her lines sounding like she ’ s beaming fondly at the elephants we ’ re watching .
`` At times this can be a bit cheesy and sentimental in a classic American Disney kind of way . ''
Elephant will be released on Disney+ on Friday , April 3 .

Disney+'s new film Elephant, which is narrated by Meghan Markle, will be released on Friday - but critics have warned many will find her voiceover work "cheesy to the point of grating"
Meghan Markle's Elephant performance slammed by critics who say she's 'over-eager to please'
Meghan Markle's first post-royal film has received mixed reviews from critics, with some labelling her performance 'over-eager to please' and cheesy.
Disneynature's Elephant will hit of screens on Friday, but reviewers on both sides of the Atlantic have been given a sneak-peak.
The film, which Meghan narrates, follows a family of Elephants as they cross the Kalahari Desert with their herd to find a lush paradise.
Family bonds is a key theme throughout, with Meghan saying: "The emotional bond between elephants are as strong and long-lasting as our own."
While some critics have praised the film, not everyone is convinced and the majority of experts have awarded it two or three stars out of five.
Image: PA) PA)
Empire's Ian Freer gave the film three stars, comparing the structure to Mad Max: Fury Road "albeit a million times slower".
He writes: "Markle’s delivery of the commentary is wholesome and overher excitable tones a perfect fit for the natural-history-with-the-edges-shaved off remit.
"Markle’s delivery of the commentary is wholesome and over-eager to please (“It’s time for a pool party!” “Wait a minute! Who’s this guy?” “Oh, look who’s cut in front of the line? Oh, Jomo!”) but just about stays the right side of annoying."
Ed Potton was equally unimpressed, writing in The Times: "Meghan is swapping pomp and circumstance for schmaltz and cheesiness.
"The departing Duchess of Sussex narrates Disney’s tale of a herd of elephants crossing the Kalahari Desert from the Okavango delta to the Zambezi River, and boy does she lay it on thick
"The sense of performance, though, often feels overegged. Even the underwhelming moment in which the elephants rip some bark off a tree is presented like the announcement of the winner for best picture."
Image: YouTube) YouTube)
Lewis Knight, Mirror Online's film writer, warns that many will find Meghan's narration "cheesy to the point of grating".
He said: “Disney Nature’s Elephant is certainly no David Attenborough documentary.
"The gravitas and tension of the British icon’s wildlife series is missing here entirely, however, it is not entirely a surprise considering this is very much a Disney production.
Image: YouTube) YouTube)
"The focus on family values, family content, and a family-friendly tone from Meghan Markle means this film feels very sedate - despite the gloriously colourful cinematography of African landscapes and of the majestic elephants themselves.
"The Duchess of Sussex provides schmaltz and a saccharine lightness to her voiceover, but many will find this to be cheesiness to the point of grating.
"However, this feels completely appropriate considering the script Meghan is reading from is aiming primarily for the cute factor above all else."
In the Express, George Simpson added: "Meghan comes across very warmly, with most of her lines sounding like she’s beaming fondly at the elephants we’re watching.
"At times this can be a bit cheesy and sentimental in a classic American Disney kind of way."
Elephant will be released on Disney+ on Friday, April 3.