thedailymirror--2020-04-01--NHS doctor forced to 'give up' her kids while on front line of coronavirus fight

An NHS doctor has been force to 'give up ' her children for months while she works on the front line of the UK 's battle against coronavirus .
Dr Adele Holland , a single mum to Evie , six , and Harry , four , and many other key workers have had to make tough choices after losing access to child care during the crisis .
After Harry 's nursery closed and his childminder stopped working , Dr Holland decided to send Evie to her mother 's home and Harry to her ex-partner - a decision that has left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wanted to be with her children , but felt she could n't be away from work as the UK faces its greatest health crisis for a generation and needs all hands on deck .
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She likely wo n't be able to see her children for months due to the lockdown , social distancing measures and the fact that her mother is over 70 and shielding to protect her own health .
Dr Holland told Sky News : `` My choice was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and not work , knowing that all of this including the shortages of NHS staff was going on .
`` Or the other option was to lose my children for three months . ''
She added : `` I cried a lot , Evie rings me at night sometimes , she uses my mum 's phone .
We just lay in bed with the phone next to my face .
For her , three months is such a long time . ''
Many NHS workers have been forced to stay home and take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ca n't access child care .
It is estimated that half of the country 's nurseries have shut due to the lockdown .
The only children who should be going to school or nursery are those of parents who are key workers .
Meanwhile , the Government is coming under increasing pressure over Covid-19 tests as healthcare leaders warned there is `` no immediate prospect '' of mass NHS staff testing .
Chris Hopson , the chief executive of NHS Providers , which represents NHS trusts , said maximum testing capacity in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at around 13,000 tests per day .
At present , the focus is on testing patients in hospital to see if they have coronavirus , with NHS trusts told earlier in the week they should use up to 15 per cent of any spare testing capacity for NHS staff .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has now scrapped that cap , telling NHS hospital labs to use all spare capacity to test their frontline workers .
It comes as Housing and Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick admitted on Wednesday that just 900 NHS staff were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is rolled out .
He told Radio 4 's Today programme : `` Clearly that 's a low number but one we want to build on significantly .
`` We now have capacity today to be testing 12,750 people and we expect that within a couple of days to be 15,000 .
`` So we should now have the growing capacity to test NHS staff in addition to the patients in critical care . ''
Mr Jenrick denied the Government and Public Health England ( PHE ) would only agree to centralised testing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their offers of help have been rejected .
He said the Government was willing to `` work with any provider '' who had the `` right infrastructure and skills '' and urged them to get in touch .
The minister also said he expects there to be 25,000 tests per day by the `` middle of April '' .
Asked when the national coronavirus testing centre near Milton Keynes would be fully operational , Mr Jenrick replied : `` I do n't know precisely when that 's going to be coming on board @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as quickly as it possibly can . ''
The promise of 25,000 tests per day by mid-April is in stark contrast to comments made by NHS medical director Professor Stephen Powis last Wednesday who said there would be `` hundreds of thousands of tests '' per day within the next few weeks .
Asked on LBC radio if the kit was in place , Prof Powis said : `` We are getting the kit ... you heard me correctly , we need to get to hundreds of thousands of tests a day , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ course of the next few weeks . ''
On Tuesday , Cabinet minister Michael Gove acknowledged at the daily Number 10 news conference that the Government needed to go `` further , faster '' on testing .
Currently about 8,000 tests a day are being carried out , despite ministers having previously claimed to have met a target of 10,000 a day .

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Dr Adele Holland, a single mum to Evie, six, and Harry, four, was faced with an incredibly difficult decision after her son's nursery closed and his childminder stopped working due to the coronavirus crisis
NHS doctor forced to 'give up' her kids while on front line of coronavirus fight
An NHS doctor has been force to 'give up' her children for months while she works on the front line of the UK's battle against coronavirus.
Dr Adele Holland, a single mum to Evie, six, and Harry, four, and many other key workers have had to make tough choices after losing access to child care during the crisis.
After Harry's nursery closed and his childminder stopped working, Dr Holland decided to send Evie to her mother's home and Harry to her ex-partner - a decision that has left her in tears many nights.
She wanted to be with her children, but felt she couldn't be away from work as the UK faces its greatest health crisis for a generation and needs all hands on deck.
Have you been affected by coronavirus? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk.
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She likely won't be able to see her children for months due to the lockdown, social distancing measures and the fact that her mother is over 70 and shielding to protect her own health.
Dr Holland told Sky News: "My choice was either stay at home with my children and not work, knowing that all of this including the shortages of NHS staff was going on.
"Or the other option was to lose my children for three months."
She added: "I cried a lot, Evie rings me at night sometimes, she uses my mum's phone. We just lay in bed with the phone next to my face. For her, three months is such a long time."
Many NHS workers have been forced to stay home and take care of their pre-school children because they can't access child care.
It is estimated that half of the country's nurseries have shut due to the lockdown.
The only children who should be going to school or nursery are those of parents who are key workers.
Meanwhile, the Government is coming under increasing pressure over Covid-19 tests as healthcare leaders warned there is "no immediate prospect" of mass NHS staff testing.
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Chris Hopson, the chief executive of NHS Providers, which represents NHS trusts, said maximum testing capacity in the UK was currently "very constrained" at around 13,000 tests per day.
At present, the focus is on testing patients in hospital to see if they have coronavirus, with NHS trusts told earlier in the week they should use up to 15 per cent of any spare testing capacity for NHS staff.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has now scrapped that cap, telling NHS hospital labs to use all spare capacity to test their frontline workers.
It comes as Housing and Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick admitted on Wednesday that just 900 NHS staff were tested over the weekend as staff testing is rolled out.
He told Radio 4's Today programme: "Clearly that's a low number but one we want to build on significantly.
"We now have capacity today to be testing 12,750 people and we expect that within a couple of days to be 15,000.
"So we should now have the growing capacity to test NHS staff in addition to the patients in critical care."
Mr Jenrick denied the Government and Public Health England (PHE) would only agree to centralised testing after claims from scientists and universities that their offers of help have been rejected.
He said the Government was willing to "work with any provider" who had the "right infrastructure and skills" and urged them to get in touch.
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The minister also said he expects there to be 25,000 tests per day by the "middle of April".
Asked when the national coronavirus testing centre near Milton Keynes would be fully operational, Mr Jenrick replied: "I don't know precisely when that's going to be coming on board.
"Everything is being brought forward as quickly as it possibly can."
The promise of 25,000 tests per day by mid-April is in stark contrast to comments made by NHS medical director Professor Stephen Powis last Wednesday who said there would be "hundreds of thousands of tests" per day within the next few weeks.
Asked on LBC radio if the kit was in place, Prof Powis said: "We are getting the kit... you heard me correctly, we need to get to hundreds of thousands of tests a day, and we will do that over the course of the next few weeks."
On Tuesday, Cabinet minister Michael Gove acknowledged at the daily Number 10 news conference that the Government needed to go "further, faster" on testing.
Currently about 8,000 tests a day are being carried out, despite ministers having previously claimed to have met a target of 10,000 a day.


thedailymirror--2020-04-01--Man in his 20s found stabbed on petrol station forecourt dies in hospital

A man was stabbed to death at a petrol station last night .
The victim was found critically injured at a BP garage in Coventry and was rushed to hospital .
However he could not be saved and died overnight .
Two blue tents have been erected in the forecourt of the BP garage in the Foleshill area of the city .
Paramedics at the scene last night administered advanced trauma care on the man before taking the patient to hospital on blue lights , reports Coventry Live .
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Email webnews @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which was thought to have been open at the time of the attack , was sealed off with police tape .
West Midlands Police are yet to comment on the fatal stabbing and it is not known if any arrests have been made .
A spokesman for the West Midlands Ambulance Service said : `` We were called at 10:59pm last night to reports of a stabbing at Lockhurst Lane in Coventry .
`` An ambulance , paramedic officer and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance Critical Care car attended the scene .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ patient , a man , in a critical condition .
Staff quickly worked to administer advanced trauma care on scene before taking the patient on blue lights to hospital .
`` Unfortunately , despite their best efforts , nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed deceased at hospital . ''

MAN IN HIS 20S DIES AFTER BEING KNIFED AT COVENTRY PETROL STATION
MAN IN HIS 20S DIES AFTER BEING KNIFED AT COVENTRY PETROL STATION
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West Midlands Ambulance Service were called to a stabbing at a BP Garage in the Foleshill area of Coventry shortly before 11pm on Tuesday and found a man with critical knife wound
Coventry stabbing: Man in his 20s dies after being knifed at petrol station
A man was stabbed to death at a petrol station last night.
The victim was found critically injured at a BP garage in Coventry and was rushed to hospital.
However he could not be saved and died overnight.
Two blue tents have been erected in the forecourt of the BP garage in the Foleshill area of the city.
Paramedics at the scene last night administered advanced trauma care on the man before taking the patient to hospital on blue lights, reports Coventry Live.
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The entirety of the garage, which was thought to have been open at the time of the attack, was sealed off with police tape.
Police were also alerted to an assault on a 20-year-old man in nearby Princess Street.
Cash and a phone were stolen and the man suffered minor injuries which did not require hospital treatment.
Det Insp Stuart Mobberley said: "Our thoughts go out to the family of the young man who has lost his life and we're working to establish the circumstances around his death.
"We believe this may have been a targeted attack and at this stage believe the second incident may be connected.
"So we’re keen to hear from anyone with information which can assist us as our investigations continue."
A spokesman for the West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called at 10:59pm last night to reports of a stabbing at Lockhurst Lane in Coventry.
"An ambulance, paramedic officer and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance Critical Care car attended the scene.
"Upon arrival, we found one patient, a man, in a critical condition. Staff quickly worked to administer advanced trauma care on scene before taking the patient on blue lights to hospital.
"Unfortunately, despite their best efforts, nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed deceased at hospital."


thedailymirror--2020-04-01--M&S shoppers slam essentials box claiming it doesn't actually contain essentials

This week Marks & Spencer launched a food box for customers containing what they deemed `` essential '' items , including tea , pasta and toilet roll .
And while the £35 box went down a treat with some , others were less impressed with some of the contents .
As well as your kitchen cupboard must-haves , like soup and baked beans , the box also contains a few luxury items such as Percy Pig sweets , shortbread biscuits , salted peanuts and chocolate buttons .
According to the Manchester Evening News , shoppers were quick to point out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this time and instead suggested in the M & S website review section that the company add in a few healthier items .
One person wrote : `` This box is a superb idea but the addition of so many 'sweet treats ' is not necessary .
`` Basic items would be much more appropriate including things such as long life milk and easy to cook bread . ''
Another said : `` I was pleased to see this initiative but disappointed with the contents .
As other reviewers have said , far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fresh produce or chilled ready meals . ''
A third added : `` Some good staples , but far too much sugar .
I 'd only order this in an emergency .
`` We come to M & S for healthy food , because we care about what we eat .
Please replace sweets and sweet sauces with fruit and veg .
Tins are OK. A mix of fresh and tinned would be better . ''
However not everyone was so displeased with the boxes , others were excited to get their hands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what I need at the moment , store cupboard essentials that will keep , so no wastage , which could be a problem for some with fresh food , '' commented someone else .
A different person replied : `` I 've gone ahead and ordered two of these for family members as surprises .
Well done Marks on offering a ready made option to restock at this difficult time .
However I agree with the other comments re adjusting the contents slightly and would love to see a gluten free box developed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adjustments the box would be a best seller . ''

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Marks & Spencers are selling food boxes filled with what they class as 'essential' items for the lockdown, but not everyone seems happy with the contents
This week Marks & Spencer launched a food box for customers containing what they deemed "essential" items, including tea, pasta and toilet roll.
And while the £35 box went down a treat with some, others were less impressed with some of the contents.
As well as your kitchen cupboard must-haves, like soup and baked beans, the box also contains a few luxury items such as Percy Pig sweets, shortbread biscuits, salted peanuts and chocolate buttons.
According to the Manchester Evening News, shoppers were quick to point out that the sugary products were unnecessary at this time and instead suggested in the M&S website review section that the company add in a few healthier items.
The food box contains:
Fusilli (500g)
Baked beans (220g)
Tomato and herb pasta sauce (550g)
Beef Bolognese pour over pasta sauce (340g)
Chunky vegetable soup (400g)
Basmati rice (500g)
Cream of tomato soup (400g)
Chunky steak (206g)
Rich roast instant coffee (100g)
English breakfast tea bags (125g/50 bags)
Scottish all butter homebake style shortbread squares (200g)
Dark chocolate (100g)
Milk chocolate (100g)
Prime corned beef (205g)
Wild Alaskan red salmon (213g)
Vegetable curry (400g)
Roasted and salted large peanuts (200g)
Giant milk chocolate buttons (150g)
Percy Pig™ (170g)
Soft white 2-ply toilet tissue (pack of 4)
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One person wrote: "This box is a superb idea but the addition of so many 'sweet treats' is not necessary.
"Basic items would be much more appropriate including things such as long life milk and easy to cook bread."
Another said: "I was pleased to see this initiative but disappointed with the contents. As other reviewers have said, far to many sweet items and not enough fresh produce or chilled ready meals."
A third added: "Some good staples, but far too much sugar. I'd only order this in an emergency.
"We come to M&S for healthy food, because we care about what we eat. Please replace sweets and sweet sauces with fruit and veg. Tins are OK. A mix of fresh and tinned would be better."
However not everyone was so displeased with the boxes, others were excited to get their hands on one.
"This is just what I need at the moment, store cupboard essentials that will keep, so no wastage, which could be a problem for some with fresh food," commented someone else.
A different person replied: "I've gone ahead and ordered two of these for family members as surprises. Well done Marks on offering a ready made option to restock at this difficult time. However I agree with the other comments re adjusting the contents slightly and would love to see a gluten free box developed too. I'm sure with slight adjustments the box would be a best seller."


thedailymirror--2020-04-01--More Debenhams stores at risk of closure as chain seeks emergency deal

One of Britain 's biggest department stores could be about to announce a fresh wave of store closures as businesses continue to be hit by the coronavirus pandemic .
Debenhams , which has already closed 22 stores this year , with a further 28 to shut in 2021 as part of a turnaround plan , is in urgent talks with landlords as it continues to battle debt costs .
The company was already in discussions with landlords before the coronavirus outbreak , but those talks have now become more urgent .
The debt-ridden department store chain fell into the hands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ group of banks and hedge funds led by US firm Silver Point Capital , after struggling for years to keep up with the competition .
Under the current situation , lenders do n't want to lend further to Debenhams , unless they know landlords will accept another round of rent cuts as well as a five-month rent and service charge holiday .
If landlords agree , this would probably happen via a CVA - a form of insolvency proceedings .
It would be the second CVA Debenhams has undertaken in less than a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ given the current climate could leave the business in the balance - as they need rent income to stay afloat .
`` They 're asking us to accept a deal on rent and service charge based on a percentage of the turnover but in reality , what they 're offering would only just cover the service charge and a little bit of the rent , '' one landlord told the BBC .
`` It 's a Hobson 's choice , '' said another property owner .
`` This is not bully boy tactics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ desperation to save the business . ''
Landlords have been told that a number of restructuring scenarios are being explored which have `` varying outcomes '' for the business , landlords and Debenhams ' 20,000 workers .
One scenario is likely to be another form of administration with the aim of keeping as many stores open as possible .
Debenhams has closed 152 stores in the past week as part of lockdown measures that are likely to be extended beyond the Government 's official three weeks .
`` Debenhams has taken the tough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we will temporarily close our UK and Republic of Ireland stores for trading from close of play today , '' a spokesman explained .
`` Throughout these very difficult times , the safety and wellbeing of our colleagues and customers has been of paramount importance .
`` Our store colleagues have continued to demonstrate the highest professionalism and commitment and we will be working with them to support them through this process .
`` We hope to be able to reopen as soon as is practically and safely possible .
In the meantime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue to be able to shop with us online through and www.debenhams.ie . ''
Retail analysts have already warned as many as 20,000 stores could fail to reopen after the UK recovers from the current pandemic .
This is despite the Government offering to pay up to 80 % of wages for thousands of their staff .
An estimated 20,000 stores will be lost by the end of the year , according to figures from the Centre for Retail Research , a massive jump on the 4,547 that closed in 2019 .
Weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being lost , up from 93,000 in 2019 , which was the worst year for retail for a quarter of a century .
The research suggests the effect of the pandemic on Britain 's town and city centres will hit the industry for the rest of the year .
Laura Ashley became the first major chain to go bust last month as it failed to secure a £15million cash injection .
And the closure of Primark stores is set to cost owner Associated British Foods £650million in lost revenues a month .

The department store, which has already closed 22 stores this year, with a further 28 to shut in 2021 as part of a turnaround plan, could see its changes accelerated by coronavirus
One of Britain's biggest department stores could be about to announce a fresh wave of store closures as businesses continue to be hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
Debenhams, which has already closed 22 stores this year, with a further 28 to shut in 2021 as part of a turnaround plan, is in urgent talks with landlords as it continues to battle debt costs.
The company was already in discussions with landlords before the coronavirus outbreak, but those talks have now become more urgent.
The debt-ridden department store chain fell into the hands of its lenders last April, a group of banks and hedge funds led by US firm Silver Point Capital, after struggling for years to keep up with the competition.
Under the current situation, lenders don't want to lend further to Debenhams, unless they know landlords will accept another round of rent cuts as well as a five-month rent and service charge holiday.
If landlords agree, this would probably happen via a CVA - a form of insolvency proceedings. It would be the second CVA Debenhams has undertaken in less than a year.
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However, whether landlords agree given the current climate could leave the business in the balance - as they need rent income to stay afloat.
"They're asking us to accept a deal on rent and service charge based on a percentage of the turnover but in reality, what they're offering would only just cover the service charge and a little bit of the rent," one landlord told the BBC.
"It's a Hobson's choice," said another property owner. "This is not bully boy tactics by Debenhams it's done out of desperation to save the business."
Landlords have been told that a number of restructuring scenarios are being explored which have "varying outcomes" for the business, landlords and Debenhams' 20,000 workers.
One scenario is likely to be another form of administration with the aim of keeping as many stores open as possible.
Debenhams has closed 152 stores in the past week as part of lockdown measures that are likely to be extended beyond the Government's official three weeks.
"Debenhams has taken the tough decision that due to the current circumstances we will temporarily close our UK and Republic of Ireland stores for trading from close of play today," a spokesman explained.
"Throughout these very difficult times, the safety and wellbeing of our colleagues and customers has been of paramount importance.
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"Our store colleagues have continued to demonstrate the highest professionalism and commitment and we will be working with them to support them through this process.
"We hope to be able to reopen as soon as is practically and safely possible. In the meantime, our UK and ROI customers will continue to be able to shop with us online through www.debenhams.com and www.debenhams.ie."
Retail analysts have already warned as many as 20,000 stores could fail to reopen after the UK recovers from the current pandemic.
This is despite the Government offering to pay up to 80% of wages for thousands of their staff.
An estimated 20,000 stores will be lost by the end of the year, according to figures from the Centre for Retail Research, a massive jump on the 4,547 that closed in 2019.
Weeks of lockdown will lead to 235,000 jobs being lost, up from 93,000 in 2019, which was the worst year for retail for a quarter of a century.
The research suggests the effect of the pandemic on Britain's town and city centres will hit the industry for the rest of the year.
Laura Ashley became the first major chain to go bust last month as it failed to secure a £15million cash injection.
And the closure of Primark stores is set to cost owner Associated British Foods £650million in lost revenues a month.


thedailymirror--2020-04-01--Inside New York's growing coronavirus tragedy that's killed 1,500 people

By the time the coronavirus pandemic is over , experts fear New York 's death toll will dwarf the number of lives lost in the 9/11 attacks .
The unfolding tragedy has seen the Big Apple become the epicentre of America 's Covid-19 crisis , with ill-prepared authorities struggling to get the equipment together needed to save lives .
In recent days heartbreaking reports have surfaced of hero medics forced to wrap themselves in bin bags because proper protective gear is not available .
And harrowing video of dead bodies being loaded onto a refrigerated truck outside Brooklyn Hospital shows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
More than 40 % of the 4,076 coronavirus deaths in the US so far have been in New York state .
And it is due to get a lot worse before it gets better , Americans were warned .
There were 2,977 innocent victims of the 9/11 attacks .
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic , click here How bad is the situation in New York ?
The number killed by coronavirus across the state has now topped 1,500 , with the peak still weeks away , state governor Andrew Cuomo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people have tested positive in New York , with 10,000 being treated in hospital .
The state accounts for nearly half of coronavirus-related deaths across the US - which currently number 3,393 , overtaking China 's reported total of 3,305 .
Cuomo - whose TV anchor brother Chris has tested positive - admitted during a news conference yesterday : `` The virus is more powerful , more dangerous than we expected .
`` We 're still going up the mountain , the main battle is on top of the mountain . ''
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fallen quiet as citizens are urged to stay home and prevent the disease from spreading .
Is New York equipped for the pandemic ?
Officials and medics have said they desperately need more resources to be able to tackle the crisis .
York City Mayor Bill de Blasio yesterday pleaded for reinforcements , saying : `` This is the point at which we must be prepared for next week , when we expect a huge increase in the number of cases .
`` What I asked very clearly , last week , was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here . ''
Authorities have scrambled to set up hospitals in disused buildings to cope with the huge number of patients .
On Monday the Javits Center in Manhattan opened as an emergency facility with a capacity of 2,500 beds .
US Naval Ship Comfort has docked in New York ’ s harbor , and can care for up to 1,000 patients .
Yesterday de Blasio announced the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center - which hosts the US Open - would become a 350-bed hospital .
But he warned this is nowhere @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the hospitals combined had about 20,000 staffed hospital beds .
`` We now need to - in just the next weeks - triple that number . ''
Democrat De Blasio said he had asked the White House for an additional 1,000 nurses , 300 respiratory therapists and 150 doctors by Sunday .
New York is n't the only state that 's desperately short of ventilators which can save lives .
Last week Cuomo said there are 12,000 available to medics , but it could need as many as 40,000 more at the height @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state is responsible for buying its own ventilators , governors are competing against each other and the price has soared .
“ We ’ ve created a situation where you literally have hundreds of entities looking to buy the same exact materials basically from the same place , which is China , ironically enough , ” he said .
“ The ventilators are now over $ 50,000 , if you can find them .
“ The ventilators didn ’ t change that much in two weeks .
The prices went up because literally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ What options are there for containing New York 's pandemic ?
At the weekend Donald Trump said he would issue advice urging against travel in and out of the state .
He had initially suggested sealing the state off .
`` A quarantine will not be necessary , '' he said on Twitter .
Trump said on Saturday afternoon that he might impose a ban on travel in and out of New York and parts of New Jersey and Connecticut , but backed down as critics called the idea unworkable .
`` If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the country it would be totally bizarre , counter-productive , anti-American , '' Cuomo told CNN .
What has Donald Trump said this week ?
Even US President Donald Trump , whose handling of the crisis has been heavily criticised , has finally acknowledged how bleak the situation is .
Faced with a projection that between 100,000 and 240,000 Americans could die from coronavirus this year , Trump was forced to abandon his call for the economy to be `` reopened '' by Easter .
“ Our country is in the midst of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Republican said .
“ We ’ re going to go through a very tough two weeks .
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More than 1,500 people have died in New York state since the start of the pandemic - accounting for over 40% the 4,076 people killed by Covid-19 in the US, as officials warn the state is not equipped for the next few weeks
By the time the coronavirus pandemic is over, experts fear New York's death toll will dwarf the number of lives lost in the 9/11 attacks.
The unfolding tragedy has seen the Big Apple become the epicentre of America's Covid-19 crisis, with ill-prepared authorities struggling to get the equipment together needed to save lives.
In recent days heartbreaking reports have surfaced of hero medics forced to wrap themselves in bin bags because proper protective gear is not available.
And harrowing video of dead bodies being loaded onto a refrigerated truck outside Brooklyn Hospital shows the devastating human cost of the pandemic.
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More than 40% of the 4,076 coronavirus deaths in the US so far have been in New York state.
And it is due to get a lot worse before it gets better, Americans were warned.
There were 2,977 innocent victims of the 9/11 attacks.
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, click here
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How bad is the situation in New York?
The number killed by coronavirus across the state has now topped 1,500, with the peak still weeks away, state governor Andrew Cuomo warned.
So far more than 76,000 people have tested positive in New York, with 10,000 being treated in hospital.
The state accounts for nearly half of coronavirus-related deaths across the US - which currently number 3,393, overtaking China's reported total of 3,305.
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Cuomo - whose TV anchor brother Chris has tested positive - admitted during a news conference yesterday: "The virus is more powerful, more dangerous than we expected.
"We're still going up the mountain, the main battle is on top of the mountain."
The bustling streets of New York City have fallen quiet as citizens are urged to stay home and prevent the disease from spreading.
Is New York equipped for the pandemic?
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Officials and medics have said they desperately need more resources to be able to tackle the crisis.
York City Mayor Bill de Blasio yesterday pleaded for reinforcements, saying: "This is the point at which we must be prepared for next week, when we expect a huge increase in the number of cases.
"What I asked very clearly, last week, was for military medical personnel to be deployed here."
Authorities have scrambled to set up hospitals in disused buildings to cope with the huge number of patients.
On Monday the Javits Center in Manhattan opened as an emergency facility with a capacity of 2,500 beds.
US Naval Ship Comfort has docked in New York’s harbor, and can care for up to 1,000 patients.
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Yesterday de Blasio announced the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center - which hosts the US Open - would become a 350-bed hospital.
But he warned this is nowhere near enough, stating: “All the hospitals combined had about 20,000 staffed hospital beds.
"We now need to - in just the next weeks - triple that number."
Democrat De Blasio said he had asked the White House for an additional 1,000 nurses, 300 respiratory therapists and 150 doctors by Sunday.
What's happening with ventilators?
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New York isn't the only state that's desperately short of ventilators which can save lives.
Last week Cuomo said there are 12,000 available to medics, but it could need as many as 40,000 more at the height of the crisis.
However because each state is responsible for buying its own ventilators, governors are competing against each other and the price has soared.
“We’ve created a situation where you literally have hundreds of entities looking to buy the same exact materials basically from the same place, which is China, ironically enough,” he said.
“The ventilators are now over $50,000, if you can find them.
“The ventilators didn’t change that much in two weeks. The prices went up because literally we are driving the prices up.”
What options are there for containing New York's pandemic?
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At the weekend Donald Trump said he would issue advice urging against travel in and out of the state.
He had initially suggested sealing the state off.
"A quarantine will not be necessary," he said on Twitter.
Trump said on Saturday afternoon that he might impose a ban on travel in and out of New York and parts of New Jersey and Connecticut, but backed down as critics called the idea unworkable.
"If you started walling off areas all across the country it would be totally bizarre, counter-productive, anti-American," Cuomo told CNN.
What has Donald Trump said this week?
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Even US President Donald Trump, whose handling of the crisis has been heavily criticised, has finally acknowledged how bleak the situation is.
Faced with a projection that between 100,000 and 240,000 Americans could die from coronavirus this year, Trump was forced to abandon his call for the economy to be "reopened" by Easter.
“Our country is in the midst of a great national trial,” the Republican said.
“We’re going to go through a very tough two weeks.”


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thedailymirror--2020-04-01--Fountains of Wayne singer Adam Schlesinger dies from coronavirus, aged 52

Adam Schlesinger , a singer-songwriter for the bands Fountains of Wayne and Ivy , has died aged 52 .
He was also an award-winning writer of songs for film , theatre and television .
His lawyer , Josh Grier , said that Adam passed away on Wednesday from complications brought on by coronavirus .
Adam 's critically acclaimed band Fountains of Wayne , in which he played bass while Chris Collingwood played guitar and sang vocals , rose to fame with 2003 hit , Stacy 's Mom .
The track about a teenage boy who was infatuated with his friend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Billboard ’ s Hot 100 chart and featured supermodel Rachel Hunter in the video .
Fountains of Wayne were named after garden ornament store in Wayne , New Jersey , which was near Adam 's hometown of Montclair , when the band was started in 1995 .
The band 's style was compared to that of 70s groups The Cars and Big Star as well as a nod to 60s icons , The Kinks .
The group was based in northern New Jersey and the suburbs of New York City and they sang @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Adam found fame as a songwriter for films , gaining recognition with the theme song for Tom Hanks directed movie 'That Thing You Do ! '
in 1996 .
Adam received nominations for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for his efforts .
There was also recognition with the Emmys as Adam won three awards for his songs that featured in 2010s TV show 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend ' .
There was also joy in the theatres as Adam joined forces with David Javerbaum to write songs for the 2008 Broadway musical 'Cry-Baby ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best original score .
Most recently , Adam has been working with comedian Sarah Silverman on a Broadway stage adaptation of her memoir , The Bedwetter .
The show was due to start its run this month but it has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic .
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American singer-songwriter Adam Schlesinger has died from complications brought on by coronavirus, his lawyer has confirmed
Adam Schlesinger, a singer-songwriter for the bands Fountains of Wayne and Ivy, has died aged 52.
He was also an award-winning writer of songs for film, theatre and television.
His lawyer, Josh Grier, said that Adam passed away on Wednesday from complications brought on by coronavirus.
Adam's critically acclaimed band Fountains of Wayne, in which he played bass while Chris Collingwood played guitar and sang vocals, rose to fame with 2003 hit, Stacy's Mom.
The track about a teenage boy who was infatuated with his friend's mum, reached number 21 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart and featured supermodel Rachel Hunter in the video.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Fountains of Wayne were named after garden ornament store in Wayne, New Jersey, which was near Adam's hometown of Montclair, when the band was started in 1995.
The band's style was compared to that of 70s groups The Cars and Big Star as well as a nod to 60s icons, The Kinks.
The group was based in northern New Jersey and the suburbs of New York City and they sang about the lives of suburban people.
Adam found fame as a songwriter for films, gaining recognition with the theme song for Tom Hanks directed movie 'That Thing You Do!' in 1996.
Adam received nominations for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for his efforts.
There was also recognition with the Emmys as Adam won three awards for his songs that featured in 2010s TV show 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend'.
There was also joy in the theatres as Adam joined forces with David Javerbaum to write songs for the 2008 Broadway musical 'Cry-Baby'.
This brought a Tony nomination for best original score.
Most recently, Adam has been working with comedian Sarah Silverman on a Broadway stage adaptation of her memoir, The Bedwetter.
The show was due to start its run this month but it has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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thedailymirror--2020-04-01--'Love letters' of Thomas Hardy's wife who found her 'genuine love match' in poet

Thomas Hardy ’ s second wife felt their marriage was a “ genuine love match ” , letters reveal .
Florence Dugdale , a children ’ s author and teacher who was 39 years his junior , described him as “ one of the kindest , most humane men in the world ” .
They married in 1914 , two years after the death of his estranged first wife Emma Lavinia Gifford , whose early romance with the author forms the background to several of his novels .
His second marriage has had less attention but now three letters from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Barlow reveal her love for the Far From the Madding Crowd writer .
The letters were kept by Mr Barlow ’ s daughter Josephine , and were found by his grandsons Ian and Colin Nicol .
Ian recently passed the letters to Professor Angelique Richardson at the University of Exeter , who is leading a project documenting Hardy .
The first letter was sent on February 10 1914 , not long after Miss Dugdale wed 73-year-old Hardy .
In it she says : “ I am now the proud and very happy wife @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thomas Hardy .
“ Although he is much older than myself it is a genuine love match – on my part , at least , for I suppose I ought not to speak for him .
At any rate I know I have for a husband one of the kindest , most humane men in the world.
” She also complained of widespread media interest in her across Britain , Europe and the US , saying : “ I am tired of this publicity.
” Professor Richardson said the letters “ give an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s home ” .
They have now been included in the Hardy Collection at the Dorset County Museum .

Florence Dugdale, a children’s author and teacher who was 39 years his junior, described him as “one of the kindest, most humane men in the world”
'Love letters' of Thomas Hardy's wife who found her 'genuine love match' in poet
Thomas Hardy’s second wife felt their marriage was a “genuine love match”, letters reveal.
Florence Dugdale, a children’s author and teacher who was 39 years his junior, described him as “one of the kindest, most humane men in the world”.
They married in 1914, two years after the death of his estranged first wife Emma Lavinia Gifford, whose early romance with the author forms the background to several of his novels.
His second marriage has had less attention but now three letters from Miss Dugdale to her former pupil Harold Barlow reveal her love for the Far From the Madding Crowd writer.
Image: PA) PA)
The letters were kept by Mr Barlow’s daughter Josephine, and were found by his grandsons Ian and Colin Nicol.
Ian recently passed the letters to Professor Angelique Richardson at the University of Exeter, who is leading a project documenting Hardy. The first letter was sent on February 10 1914, not long after Miss Dugdale wed 73-year-old Hardy.
In it she says: “I am now the proud and very happy wife of the greatest living English writer – Thomas Hardy.
“Although he is much older than myself it is a genuine love match – on my part, at least, for I suppose I ought not to speak for him.
At any rate I know I have for a husband one of the kindest, most humane men in the world.”
She also complained of widespread media interest in her across Britain, Europe and the US, saying: “I am tired of this publicity.”
Professor Richardson said the letters “give an intimate glimpse into life at Hardy’s home”. They have now been included in the Hardy Collection at the Dorset County Museum.


thedailymirror--2020-04-01--DWP 'must change' Universal Credit rules to let people with savings get cash

A think tank today warns Universal Credit must be made “ battle ready ” for the coronavirus crisis by extending eligibility to middle-income households .
Experts demanded the government scrap the ‘ capital rules tests ’ - which deny support to those with £16,000 in savings .
The tests also reduce support for those with savings over £6,000 .
The think tank said a family who saved £16,000 for a house deposit would miss out on £1,400 of support a month , and chew through half their deposit over six months .
The Foundation also called for more advance payments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ faster and weekly statistics on claims .
Senior economist Karl Handscomb said : “ The Chancellor has already announced a £7 billion plan to make the system more generous .
The key challenge now is to encourage more people to claim UC , process those claims rapidly , and get payments out to people as soon as possible .
“ The roll-out of Universal Credit in recent years has been beset by controversy .
`` But its performance over the next few months is the real test of this new benefit system – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to millions of households.
” Despite teething problems the think tank acknowledged UC has been `` more resilient than many people thought '' .
It comes after new figures showed 950,000 people filed claims for Universal Credit in the last 16 days - around nine times the usual rate .
Some 10,000 DWP staff have been reassigned to the front line to deal with the influx as claimants say they have faced online queues of tens of thousands of people to prove their identity .
A DWP spokesman said : “ We are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ frontline having processed around 950,000 claims in the last two weeks .
“ The Prime Minister and Chancellor have repeatedly encouraged people to claim Universal Credit if their income has been affected , and we keep our website up to date with specific coronavirus information to help people .
“ Urgent advances are available and more than 70,000 new claimants since 16 March have already received one .
We ’ ve also increased the standard allowance so claimants will be up to £1,040 a year better off .
”

No one with savings over £16,000 can get the benefit. But with around a million flooding onto UC thanks to coronavirus, experts say it's time for that rule to change
DWP 'must change' Universal Credit rules to let people with savings get cash
A think tank today warns Universal Credit must be made “battle ready” for the coronavirus crisis by extending eligibility to middle-income households.
Experts demanded the government scrap the ‘capital rules tests’ - which deny support to those with £16,000 in savings.
The tests also reduce support for those with savings over £6,000.
The think tank said a family who saved £16,000 for a house deposit would miss out on £1,400 of support a month, and chew through half their deposit over six months.
The Foundation also called for more advance payments to go to those who need them faster and weekly statistics on claims.
Image: PA) PA)
Senior economist Karl Handscomb said: “The Chancellor has already announced a £7 billion plan to make the system more generous. The key challenge now is to encourage more people to claim UC, process those claims rapidly, and get payments out to people as soon as possible.
“The roll-out of Universal Credit in recent years has been beset by controversy.
"But its performance over the next few months is the real test of this new benefit system – as it provides a living standards lifeline to millions of households.”
Despite teething problems the think tank acknowledged UC has been "more resilient than many people thought".
It comes after new figures showed 950,000 people filed claims for Universal Credit in the last 16 days - around nine times the usual rate.
Some 10,000 DWP staff have been reassigned to the front line to deal with the influx as claimants say they have faced online queues of tens of thousands of people to prove their identity.
A DWP spokesman said: “We are moving 10,000 staff to help on the frontline having processed around 950,000 claims in the last two weeks.
“The Prime Minister and Chancellor have repeatedly encouraged people to claim Universal Credit if their income has been affected, and we keep our website up to date with specific coronavirus information to help people.
“Urgent advances are available and more than 70,000 new claimants since 16 March have already received one. We’ve also increased the standard allowance so claimants will be up to £1,040 a year better off.”


thedailymirror--2020-04-01--Athena Turner battles gruelling conditions in Celebrity SAS Who Dares Wins

Anthea Turner will need more than a bit of sticky-backed plastic to help her in her latest challenge .
The former Blue Peter presenter will star on Celebrity SAS : Who Dares Wins , with chief instructor Ant Middleton putting her through her paces .
Anthea , 59 , joins model Katie Price , Strictly ’ s Brendan Cole , ex-footballer John Fashanu and TOWIE ’ s Joey Essex for the gruelling expedition in harsh weather on the remote Scottish island of Raasay .
“ If these celebrities turn up with an ego , they won ’ t last 24 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ There are no shortcuts , no easy options .
They think they know what ’ s coming but , trust me , they are going to get the absolute shock of their lives.
” Anthea once revealed she turned down I ’ m A Celebrity because she thought she would get “ bored ” .
“ I ’ m not scared of heights , jumping out of planes , scared of bugs or rodents , ” she said .
“ I ’ m not entirely sure I ’ d go on much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Who Dares Wins is back on Channel 4 soon .
TV host Helen Skelton , Hollyoaks star Nikki Sanderson , YouTuber Jack Maynard , Paralympian Lauren Steadman , Rudimental DJ Locksmith , Radio 1Xtra DJ Yasmin Evans and former boxer Tony Bellew complete the line-up .
Athena is best known for hosting Blue Peter between 1992 and 1994 before going onto host a number of other popular TV shows such as GMTV .
Earlier this month the TV veteran also revealed a horrific black eye after she attempted a daring back flip @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Do you have a story to sell ?
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Who are the winners of SAS: Who Dares Wins 2020?
Who are the winners of SAS: Who Dares Wins 2020?
The former Blue Peter presenter will be put through her paces as she joins a host of celebrities in the gruelling SAS challenge
Anthea Turner will need more than a bit of sticky-backed plastic to help her in her latest challenge.
The former Blue Peter presenter will star on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, with chief instructor Ant Middleton putting her through her paces.
Anthea, 59, joins model Katie Price, Strictly’s Brendan Cole, ex-footballer John Fashanu and TOWIE’s Joey Essex for the gruelling expedition in harsh weather on the remote Scottish island of Raasay.
“If these celebrities turn up with an ego, they won’t last 24 hours,” warns ex-soldier Ant. “There are no shortcuts, no easy options. They think they know what’s coming but, trust me, they are going to get the absolute shock of their lives.”
Image: Channel 4/PA) Channel 4/PA)
Anthea once revealed she turned down I’m A Celebrity because she thought she would get “bored”.
“I’m not scared of heights, jumping out of planes, scared of bugs or rodents,” she said. “I’m not entirely sure I’d go on much of an emotional journey.”
Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins is back on Channel 4 soon.
Image: PA) PA) Image: PA) PA)
TV host Helen Skelton, Hollyoaks star Nikki Sanderson, YouTuber Jack Maynard, Paralympian Lauren Steadman, Rudimental DJ Locksmith, Radio 1Xtra DJ Yasmin Evans and former boxer Tony Bellew complete the line-up.
Athena is best known for hosting Blue Peter between 1992 and 1994 before going onto host a number of other popular TV shows such as GMTV.
Earlier this month the TV veteran also revealed a horrific black eye after she attempted a daring back flip only to face plant the floor.
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thedailymirror--2020-04-01--Third UK prisoner, 77, dies catching coronavirus in same jail as sex offender

A 77-year-old man has become the third prisoner to die in custody after testing positive for covid-19 .
He is the second prisoner to die at HMP Littlehey in Cambridgeshire with the virus .
This comes after another prisoner died in hospital on Saturday after contracting Covid-19 .
The 66-year-old man , who was already receiving end-of-life care , was serving a sentence at HMP Manchester , the Prison Service confirmed .
The terminally-ill inmate had an underlying condition before he tested positive , authorities said .
The first virus prisoner to die was an 84-year-old man who was also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ March 22 .
Following the death of that inmate , named sources claimed he was convicted paedophile Edwin Hillier .
A Prison Service spokesperson told the Mirror Online : “ An 84-year-old prisoner at HMP Littlehey died in hospital on March 22 .
Our thoughts are with his family at this time .
“ As with all deaths in custody , there will be an independent investigation by the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman.
” As of the weekend , 19 inmates had tested positive for Covid-19 across 10 UK jails and four prison @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across four jails .
Three prisoner escort and custody services staff have also tested positive for Covid-19 .
The Prison Service said robust contingency plans have been put in place at its facilities in consultation with Public Health England and the Department of Health and Social Care .
It added that prisons are well prepared to take immediate action wherever cases or suspected cases of Covid-19 are identified , including the isolation of individuals where necessary .

The 77-year-old man is the second HMP Littlehey inmate with Covid-19 to die - with the first named by sources as paedophile Edwin Hillier, 84 who died on March 22
Third UK prisoner, 77, dies after catching coronavirus in same jail as sex offender
A 77-year-old man has become the third prisoner to die in custody after testing positive for covid-19.
He is the second prisoner to die at HMP Littlehey in Cambridgeshire with the virus.
This comes after another prisoner died in hospital on Saturday after contracting Covid-19.
The 66-year-old man, who was already receiving end-of-life care, was serving a sentence at HMP Manchester, the Prison Service confirmed.
Image: PA) PA)
The terminally-ill inmate had an underlying condition before he tested positive, authorities said.
The first virus prisoner to die was an 84-year-old man who was also an inmate at Littlehey in hospital on March 22.
Following the death of that inmate, named sources claimed he was convicted paedophile Edwin Hillier.
Image: Corbis via Getty Images) Corbis via Getty Images)
A Prison Service spokesperson told the Mirror Online: “An 84-year-old prisoner at HMP Littlehey died in hospital on March 22. Our thoughts are with his family at this time.
“As with all deaths in custody, there will be an independent investigation by the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman.”
As of the weekend, 19 inmates had tested positive for Covid-19 across 10 UK jails and four prison staff had tested positive for the disease across four jails.
Three prisoner escort and custody services staff have also tested positive for Covid-19.
The Prison Service said robust contingency plans have been put in place at its facilities in consultation with Public Health England and the Department of Health and Social Care.
It added that prisons are well prepared to take immediate action wherever cases or suspected cases of Covid-19 are identified, including the isolation of individuals where necessary.


thedailymirror--2020-04-01--Full SAS Who Dares Wins celeb line-up confirmed - from Katie Price to Joey Essex

Katie Price and Joey Essex are among the stars confirmed for Celebrity SAS : Who Dares Wins this year .
Twelve stars will be put through their paces in a number of gruelling and brutal challenges .
Chief instructor Ant Middleton and his staff Foxy , Billy Ollie and Jay will put them through the toughest test of their lives .
Joining the reality TV stars are TV presenters Anthea Turner and Helen Skelton , ballroom dancer , Brendan Cole and former Premiership Footballer John Fashanu .
Hollyoaks actress , Nikki Sanderson will also be taking part , as will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ famously axed from I 'm A Celebrity over controversial historical tweets he made .
Completing the line-up is Paralympic Athlete Lauren Steadman , Rudimental DJ Locksmith , Radio 1Xtra DJ Yasmin Evans and former boxing champion Tony Bellew .
Each of the celebrities will have to prove what it takes to pass the SAS Selection .
The series will return to Scotland , which is considered the homeland of SAS , as all of the stars ditch their glam lifestyles in favour of mud and sweat .
Among the terrifying challenges faced in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ helicopter and trekking across freezing cold terrain .
The stars will be staying on the remote island of Raasay , which is known for its harsh landscape and volatile seas .
Speaking ahead of the next series airing , Ant Middleton said : `` If these celebrities turn up with an ego , they won ’ t last 24 hours .
`` There are no short cuts , there are no easy options .
They think they know what ’ s coming but trust me , they are going to get the absolute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SAS : Who Dares Wins returns to Channel 4 soon

They will be joined by TV presenters, a ballroom dancer, Premiership footballer, a YouTuber and many more as they are forced to face their fears to pass the SAS Selection process
Full Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins line-up confirmed - from Katie Price to Joey Essex
Katie Price and Joey Essex are among the stars confirmed for Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins this year.
Twelve stars will be put through their paces in a number of gruelling and brutal challenges.
Chief instructor Ant Middleton and his staff Foxy, Billy Ollie and Jay will put them through the toughest test of their lives.
Joining the reality TV stars are TV presenters Anthea Turner and Helen Skelton, ballroom dancer, Brendan Cole and former Premiership Footballer John Fashanu.
Image: PA) PA)
Hollyoaks actress, Nikki Sanderson will also be taking part, as will Youtuber, Jack Maynard, who was famously axed from I'm A Celebrity over controversial historical tweets he made.
Completing the line-up is Paralympic Athlete Lauren Steadman, Rudimental DJ Locksmith, Radio 1Xtra DJ Yasmin Evans and former boxing champion Tony Bellew.
Each of the celebrities will have to prove what it takes to pass the SAS Selection.
Image: ITV / Rex) ITV / Rex) Image: DAILY MIRROR) DAILY MIRROR)
The series will return to Scotland, which is considered the homeland of SAS, as all of the stars ditch their glam lifestyles in favour of mud and sweat.
Among the terrifying challenges faced in the past include jumping out of a helicopter and trekking across freezing cold terrain.
The stars will be staying on the remote island of Raasay, which is known for its harsh landscape and volatile seas.
Speaking ahead of the next series airing, Ant Middleton said: "If these celebrities turn up with an ego, they won’t last 24 hours.
"There are no short cuts, there are no easy options. They think they know what’s coming but trust me, they are going to get the absolute shock of their lives."
*Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins returns to Channel 4 soon


thedailymirror--2020-04-01--Man Utd and Real Madrid 'ready to trigger Erling Haaland's £63m release clause'

Manchester United are preparing to trigger a £63million release clause in Erling Haaland 's contract - but will face competition from Real Madrid .
Haaland is expected to stay at Borussia Dortmund for at least another season after joining them in a bargain £18m move in January - but could be one of the hottest transfer properties in the summer of 2021 .
And that raises the prospect of the Red Devils teaming him up with another current Dortmund star , with United near the front of the queue to sign £100m-rated Jadon Sancho this summer .
United pulled out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bull Salzburg in January , with the striker instead heading to the Bundesliga .
Since then the 19-year-old has kept up the scoring form that alerted Europe 's top clubs to his potential , with 12 goals in 11 games for Dortmund taking his total for the season to 40 in 33 appearances .
And despite missing out on Haaland earlier in the year , United are targeting another swoop for him at the end of next season , having been alerted to a release clause in his contract which is below his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a report from ESPN , which claims that both United and Madrid will be in the hunt for the Norwegian striker if and when he decides to leave Dortmund .
Reports in Spain have suggested that Madrid could make a move this summer , having struggled for goals this season despite being top of La Liga .
But the German club will want to keep Haaland for at least the next campaign - especially as they are set to lose one of their main goal threats this summer with Sancho widely expected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 20 , has fired 14 goals and provided 16 assists in 23 Bundesliga matches this season , as well as two goals and two assists in the Champions League .
ESPN reports that , despite the breakdown of talks with United in January , Haaland still has a good relationship with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer , who he played under for Molde in Norway .
And if the Red Devils could land both Haaland and his teammate Sancho , they would boast pretty fearsome frontline options along with current stars Marcus Rashford , @ @ @ @ @ @

Borussia Dortmund will face a battle to keep the prolific teenage striker, as Manchester United reportedly hope to team him up with his current club-mate Jadon Sancho
Manchester United are preparing to trigger a £63million release clause in Erling Haaland's contract - but will face competition from Real Madrid.
Haaland is expected to stay at Borussia Dortmund for at least another season after joining them in a bargain £18m move in January - but could be one of the hottest transfer properties in the summer of 2021.
And that raises the prospect of the Red Devils teaming him up with another current Dortmund star, with United near the front of the queue to sign £100m-rated Jadon Sancho this summer.
United pulled out of talks to sign Haaland from Red Bull Salzburg in January, with the striker instead heading to the Bundesliga.
Since then the 19-year-old has kept up the scoring form that alerted Europe's top clubs to his potential, with 12 goals in 11 games for Dortmund taking his total for the season to 40 in 33 appearances.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
And despite missing out on Haaland earlier in the year, United are targeting another swoop for him at the end of next season, having been alerted to a release clause in his contract which is below his current market value.
That's according to a report from ESPN, which claims that both United and Madrid will be in the hunt for the Norwegian striker if and when he decides to leave Dortmund.
Reports in Spain have suggested that Madrid could make a move this summer, having struggled for goals this season despite being top of La Liga.
But the German club will want to keep Haaland for at least the next campaign - especially as they are set to lose one of their main goal threats this summer with Sancho widely expected to leave.
Image: SASCHA STEINBACH/EPA-EFE/REX) SASCHA STEINBACH/EPA-EFE/REX)
England winger Sancho, 20, has fired 14 goals and provided 16 assists in 23 Bundesliga matches this season, as well as two goals and two assists in the Champions League.
ESPN reports that, despite the breakdown of talks with United in January, Haaland still has a good relationship with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who he played under for Molde in Norway.
And if the Red Devils could land both Haaland and his teammate Sancho, they would boast pretty fearsome frontline options along with current stars Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood.


thedailymirror--2020-04-01--Gossip Girl's Leighton Meester 'pregnant' as she steps out unveiling baby bump

Leighton Meester is rumoured to be expecting her second child with husband Adam Brody .
On March 31 , the loving couple were spotted walking in Los Angeles with their daugher Arlo Day Brody , four .
In the pictures revealed by the Daily Mail , the American actress , 33 , was sporting a curvy belly for her daytime stroll as she dressed casually in black overalls and a grey t-shirt .
She paired the look off with a pair of dark sunglasses and kept her brunette locks tied back in a bun .
Hubby Adam , 40 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shades as he pushed their young daughter in her pram .
The brunette , who found her fame playing socialite Blair Waldorf in Gossip Girl is yet to officially announce any baby news .
However , the actress has remained quiet on social media within the last few months and has n't been pictured since the start of the year .
The brunette beauty met Adam when they starred in 2011 ’ s The Oranges before going on to marry in a secret ceremony .
After their secret nuptials were revealed in February @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they had welcomed their first child together .
The couple have made no secret of their hopes for a growing family in previous interviews , but the duo have kept a notoriously low profile despite their acting fame .
At one point , husband Adam has joked about having a huge family , as he told Reddit AMA : “ I say twelve .
And I decide.
” For her latest working endeavours , Leighton has been busy starring in the TV series Single Parents where she plays Angie D'Amato .
In the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ struggle through parenthood and relationships .
A representative for Leighton has been contacted for comment .
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The Gossip Girl actress went for a walk with her beau Adam Brody and their daughter - and she looked to be sporting a robust baby belly
Gossip Girl's Leighton Meester 'pregnant' as she steps out unveiling baby bump
Leighton Meester is rumoured to be expecting her second child with husband Adam Brody.
On March 31, the loving couple were spotted walking in Los Angeles with their daugher Arlo Day Brody, four.
In the pictures revealed by the Daily Mail, the American actress, 33, was sporting a curvy belly for her daytime stroll as she dressed casually in black overalls and a grey t-shirt.
She paired the look off with a pair of dark sunglasses and kept her brunette locks tied back in a bun.
Hubby Adam, 40, similarly opted for a pair of dark shades as he pushed their young daughter in her pram.
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The brunette, who found her fame playing socialite Blair Waldorf in Gossip Girl is yet to officially announce any baby news.
However, the actress has remained quiet on social media within the last few months and hasn't been pictured since the start of the year.
The brunette beauty met Adam when they starred in 2011’s The Oranges before going on to marry in a secret ceremony.
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After their secret nuptials were revealed in February 2014, it was then announced that they had welcomed their first child together.
The couple have made no secret of their hopes for a growing family in previous interviews, but the duo have kept a notoriously low profile despite their acting fame.
At one point, husband Adam has joked about having a huge family, as he told Reddit AMA: “I say twelve. And I decide.”
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For her latest working endeavours, Leighton has been busy starring in the TV series Single Parents where she plays Angie D'Amato.
In the show, a group of single parents struggle through parenthood and relationships.
A representative for Leighton has been contacted for comment.
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thedailymirror--2020-04-01--Jude Law's lookalike son Rafferty shares cute throwback snap of his dad

Jude Law 's son Rafferty has shared an adorable throwback snap on his social media .
The 23-year-old unveiled an adorable picture where he was just a baby alongside his young father .
`` Son and Dad , '' he captioned the shot , as they both gaze into the camera in the old snap .
Sharing the picture with his 48,400 Instagram followers , fans were left stunned at how identical Rafferty now looks to his young dad , who sported a dark blue hat in the throwback pic .
`` I thought you had a kid for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Ca n't believe how much you look like your dad , '' wrote a third .
Rafferty is the eldest son of actor Jude , 47 , and actress and producer Sadie Frost , 54 .
His mum Sadie also left her own comment underneath the picture , simply writing : `` That look , '' alongside a love heart emoji .
He also shares siblings Iris and Rudy Law as well as half-brother Finlay Kemp .
Much like his other siblings , although Rafferty has grown up in the shadow of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the youngster has since broken out and gained his own following because of his music .
Raff is currently in a popular band called Outer Stella Overdrive and has also dipped into acting .
Taking to social media , the musician recently announced that his band would be live streaming their music during self-isolation and then having a candid chat with fans on April 2 .
His sister Iris has also similarly shot to fame and recently landed an enormous modelling career and has boasted a number of high-fashion campaigns .

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Jude Law's eldest son Rafferty took to social media to unveil an adorable throwback picture where he looks just like his dad
Jude Law's son Rafferty has shared an adorable throwback snap on his social media.
The 23-year-old unveiled an adorable picture where he was just a baby alongside his young father.
"Son and Dad," he captioned the shot, as they both gaze into the camera in the old snap.
Sharing the picture with his 48,400 Instagram followers, fans were left stunned at how identical Rafferty now looks to his young dad, who sported a dark blue hat in the throwback pic.
"I thought you had a kid for a second!" one follower exclaimed.
Another wrote: "Bro... you're twins."
"Can't believe how much you look like your dad," wrote a third.
Image: rafflaw/Instagram) rafflaw/Instagram)
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Rafferty is the eldest son of actor Jude, 47, and actress and producer Sadie Frost, 54.
His mum Sadie also left her own comment underneath the picture, simply writing: "That look," alongside a love heart emoji.
He also shares siblings Iris and Rudy Law as well as half-brother Finlay Kemp.
Image: Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images) Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images)
Much like his other siblings, although Rafferty has grown up in the shadow of his uber-famous Notting Hill based parents, the youngster has since broken out and gained his own following because of his music.
Raff is currently in a popular band called Outer Stella Overdrive and has also dipped into acting.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Taking to social media, the musician recently announced that his band would be live streaming their music during self-isolation and then having a candid chat with fans on April 2.
His sister Iris has also similarly shot to fame and recently landed an enormous modelling career and has boasted a number of high-fashion campaigns.


thedailymirror--2020-04-01--Amanda Holden baffles fans as she irons pyjamas in her kitchen next to a Vespa

Amanda Holden has caused a stir among her fans after posing for a snap while ironing in her kitchen .
What seems like a normal activity , given the current lockdown has left fans baffled as they noticed the 49-year-old was ironing pyjamas while standing next to a Vespa scooter .
The Heart Radio show host left fans bemused by the snap , in which she stood in her loungewear while ironing the crinkles out of her sleepwear .
The blonde beauty captioned the post : “ Mmm never ending , ” as she was pictured holding up a pair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and her iron in the other .
Fans took to the comments section as they tried to make sense of Amanda ’ s post .
One questioned why she would spend the time ironing something she ’ s going to sleep in , writing : “ Are you ironing pjs ?
Nooooo don ’ t do that.
” While others noticed the large green , red and white motorbike just behind her .
“ You ’ ve got a Vespa in your kitchen , ” one stated the obvious , while another bemused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bike be in the garage Mandy ?
” Amanda has been sharing snaps of herself broadcasting her radio show live from the comfort of her home and as professionally as ever , all the while dressed down in her pyjamas and cosy home gear .
The presenter ’ s latest lockdown antics came after she insisted that her husband Chris Hughes was going to 'bury her alive ' before the coronavirus ends .
Opening up about her home and family life , the Britian 's Got Talent judge told co-host Jamie Theakston @ @ @ @ @ @ @ soil in a bid to get her girls Lexi , 14 and Hollie , 8 into growing some vegetables .
She explained : `` So I wanted to do something to try and keep the girls entertained while they are bored at home .
I wanted to find something that was productive , and something where they could see an end result .
`` So I thought , what 's better than growing your own vegetables in the garden ? ''
.
Despite her well-meaning gesture , Amanda explained that she was left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to her house with a 'tonne of soil ' .
`` I saw it coming up the driveway and I almost died .
It was a tonne of soil .
I was like 'what am I going to do with all of this '' .
While her girls saw the funny side of the situation , the same ca n't be said for Amanda 's husband Chris who shared his thoughts about her latest purchase with the neighbours across the fence .
`` Chris poked his head across to the neighbours when they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do with all that soil .
`` His response was simply ; 'well , I plan on burying Mandy alive in it to be honest after this '' .

Amanda Holden glams up to work from home in silk PJs
Amanda Holden glams up to work from home in silk PJs
Amanda Holden host left fans bemused by the snap, in which she stood next to the scooter in her loungewear while ironing the crinkles out of her PJs
Amanda Holden baffles fans as she irons pyjamas in her kitchen next to a Vespa
Amanda Holden has caused a stir among her fans after posing for a snap while ironing in her kitchen.
What seems like a normal activity, given the current lockdown has left fans baffled as they noticed the 49-year-old was ironing pyjamas while standing next to a Vespa scooter.
The Heart Radio show host left fans bemused by the snap, in which she stood in her loungewear while ironing the crinkles out of her sleepwear.
The blonde beauty captioned the post: “Mmm never ending,” as she was pictured holding up a pair of ladybird print trousers in one hand and her iron in the other.
Image: noholdenback/Instagram) noholdenback/Instagram)
Fans took to the comments section as they tried to make sense of Amanda’s post.
One questioned why she would spend the time ironing something she’s going to sleep in, writing: “Are you ironing pjs? Nooooo don’t do that.”
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While others noticed the large green, red and white motorbike just behind her.
“You’ve got a Vespa in your kitchen,” one stated the obvious, while another bemused fan asked: “Shouldn’t the bike be in the garage Mandy?”
Amanda has been sharing snaps of herself broadcasting her radio show live from the comfort of her home and as professionally as ever, all the while dressed down in her pyjamas and cosy home gear.
Image: Amanda Holden/Instagram) Amanda Holden/Instagram)
The presenter’s latest lockdown antics came after she insisted that her husband Chris Hughes was going to 'bury her alive' before the coronavirus ends.
Opening up about her home and family life, the Britian's Got Talent judge told co-host Jamie Theakston on Heart FM that she ordered some soil in a bid to get her girls Lexi, 14 and Hollie, 8 into growing some vegetables.
She explained: "So I wanted to do something to try and keep the girls entertained while they are bored at home. I wanted to find something that was productive, and something where they could see an end result.
Image: Internet Unknown) Internet Unknown)
"So I thought, what's better than growing your own vegetables in the garden?".
Despite her well-meaning gesture, Amanda explained that she was left in horror when a massive lorry arrived to her house with a 'tonne of soil'.
"I saw it coming up the driveway and I almost died. It was a tonne of soil. I was like 'what am I going to do with all of this".
While her girls saw the funny side of the situation, the same can't be said for Amanda's husband Chris who shared his thoughts about her latest purchase with the neighbours across the fence.
"Chris poked his head across to the neighbours when they asked him what we were going to do with all that soil.
"His response was simply; 'well, I plan on burying Mandy alive in it to be honest after this".


thedailymirror--2020-04-01--Sophie Turner brands Joe Jonas a 'psychopath' for his isolation clothing choice

Sophie Turner , 24 , joked about her husband Joe Jonas ' choice of clothing together while they self-isolate .
She branded him a `` psychopath '' for opting to wear jeans around the house , while she donned a much comfier pair of joggers .
But there may be another reason she would rather wear joggers , as the Game Of Thrones actress is reportedly pregnant with their first child , though she has not responded to the claims .
Appearing via video link on Conan O'Brien 's chat show in the US , Sophie also revealed she was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as she 's an introvert .
`` I ’ m wearing my sweatpants , I ’ m business on top , party on the bottom ! ''
she told Conan .
`` But I saw , it was like a meme online or some comment or something and someone said , like , 'If you ’ re wearing denim pants at home , like , what does that say about you as a person ? '
Like , are you a psychopath ?
And Joe does that ! ''
She added : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where no one can see him .
I ’ m not wearing denim trousers .
This is the most dressed up I ’ ve been in days . ''
She opened up on the couple 's time in quarantine , revealing : `` If I could stay at home all day I would , so this is great for me .
`` I leave the house once a day anyway to walk my dogs and then that ’ s it . ''
But she slammed people who were breaking the lockdown rules , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get drunk at home '' .
Sophie also hit out recently at actress Evangeline Lilly for refusing to self-isolate to stop the spread of coronavirus .
Evangeline made comments admitting she was prioritising her “ freedom ” over self-isolation , despite global concern over the spread of COVID-19 .
Sophie did not mention the Avengers actress by name but the mention of “ freedom ” left little doubt as she called the decision “ f***ing stupid ” before urging fans to self-quarantine to protect vulnerable members of society .
Indirectly calling out the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inside , don ’ t be f***ing stupid , even if you count your freedom over your , I don ’ t know , what is it , like , your health.
” Her husband Joe turned to look at the camera with a comically shocked expression , nodding in agreement .
Sophie continued : “ I do n't give a fffffff about your freedom .
You could be infecting other people , other vulnerable people around you by doing this .
“ So stay inside guys .
It 's not cool and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not clever .
And that 's the tea .
”

'Are you a psychopath?' 'Pregnant' Sophie Turner pokes fun at husband Joe Jonas for wearing jeans at home amid coronavirus self-isolation
'Are you a psychopath?' 'Pregnant' Sophie Turner pokes fun at husband Joe Jonas for wearing jeans at home amid coronavirus self-isolation
Sophie Turner, thought to be pregnant, joked about her husband Joe Jonas' clothing choice while they self-isolate together during the coronavirus
Sophie Turner, 24, joked about her husband Joe Jonas' choice of clothing together while they self-isolate.
She branded him a "psychopath" for opting to wear jeans around the house, while she donned a much comfier pair of joggers.
But there may be another reason she would rather wear joggers, as the Game Of Thrones actress is reportedly pregnant with their first child, though she has not responded to the claims.
Appearing via video link on Conan O'Brien's chat show in the US, Sophie also revealed she was enjoying isolation with Joe, 30, as she's an introvert.
"I’m wearing my sweatpants, I’m business on top, party on the bottom!" she told Conan.
"But I saw, it was like a meme online or some comment or something and someone said, like, 'If you’re wearing denim pants at home, like, what does that say about you as a person?' Like, are you a psychopath? And Joe does that!"
She added: "Joe wears denim trousers at home — where no one can see him. I’m not wearing denim trousers. This is the most dressed up I’ve been in days."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
She opened up on the couple's time in quarantine, revealing: "If I could stay at home all day I would, so this is great for me.
"I leave the house once a day anyway to walk my dogs and then that’s it."
But she slammed people who were breaking the lockdown rules, questioning why they didn't just "get drunk at home".
Sophie also hit out recently at actress Evangeline Lilly for refusing to self-isolate to stop the spread of coronavirus.
Evangeline made comments admitting she was prioritising her “freedom” over self-isolation, despite global concern over the spread of COVID-19.
Sophie did not mention the Avengers actress by name but the mention of “freedom” left little doubt as she called the decision “f***ing stupid” before urging fans to self-quarantine to protect vulnerable members of society.
Indirectly calling out the actress, Sophie ranted: “Stay inside, don’t be f***ing stupid, even if you count your freedom over your, I don’t know, what is it, like, your health.”
Her husband Joe turned to look at the camera with a comically shocked expression, nodding in agreement.
Sophie continued: “I don't give a fffffff about your freedom. You could be infecting other people, other vulnerable people around you by doing this.
“So stay inside guys. It's not cool and it's not big and it's not clever. And that's the tea.”


thedailymirror--2020-04-01--Eddie Jones set for England contract extension days after accepting big pay cut

Eddie Jones is set to be confirmed as England rugby head coach through until the 2023 World Cup .
Days after the Australian agreed to take a pay cut in excess of 25 per cent it is understood he will have two years added to his existing term .
The 60-year old has been in charge since the end of 2015 , winning a Grand Slam and two Six Nations titles and reaching a World Cup final .
Jones ’ RFU bosses have been slow to extend his deal , which runs through to 2021 , and with the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sensitive time to plan long term .
But having shown good faith by accepting an annual pay deduction of almost £200,000 to help the RFU survive this crisis , it is thought the Union want to reciprocate with their own show of goodwill .
England are still firmly in the hunt to win this season ’ s Six Nations , topping the table on points difference with just an away match in Italy to play .
But the global health emergency has caused a suspension of the tournament and Jones is likely to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opportunity to complete his title hat-trick .

Eddie Jones agrees new deal which commits him to England until 2023
Eddie Jones agrees new deal which commits him to England until 2023
Australian to continue through to 2023 World Cup with new deal despite RFU bracing itself for losses of up to £50 million due to pandemic
Eddie Jones has today spoken of the “great honour” he feels in having his England contract extended through to the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
And he has again reiterated his ambition for England to become “the team that is remembered as being the greatest the game has ever seen”.
Days after the Australian agreed to take a pay cut in excess of 25 per cent he has been handed a further two years to his existing term.
The 60-year old has been in charge since the end of 2015, winning a Grand Slam and two Six Nations titles and reaching a World Cup final.
Jones said: “I never thought coming here four years ago I would be doing a second four years but the circumstances are right. Obviously it is important for the team that we keep improving and my focus will be solely on that.
Image: ©INPHO/Billy Stickland) ©INPHO/Billy Stickland) Image: ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan) ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan)
“I am excited about raising the standards again. We have a great team. We set out four years ago to be the best team in the world and unfortunately we missed that by 80 minutes.
“Now we want to be the team that is remembered as being the greatest team the game has ever seen. It’s a big ambition but I believe we are capable of doing it.
“We have players with an enhanced reputation, we have a team that is expected to do well, so it’s a great opportunity for us to keep moving forward.”
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Jones’ RFU bosses have been slow to extend his deal, which runs through to 2021, and with the coronavirus pandemic crippling rugby, this is a sensitive time to plan long term.
But having shown good faith by accepting an annual pay deduction of almost £200,000 to help the RFU survive this crisis, the Union want to reciprocate with their own show of goodwill.
RFU boss Bill Sweeney said: “In exceptionally difficult times, we are pleased to be sharing some good news. We are delighted that Eddie will continue as head coach to run England’s campaign to take us to the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Image: PA) PA)
“His record since joining speaks for itself and he has proven why he is one of the best coaches in world rugby. The progress shown by England since 2015 has been indisputable and having fielded the youngest-ever team to play in a World Cup final, we know even more growth is possible.
“We are all excited by what this squad can do and having Eddie leading the team is very important to us.”
England are still firmly in the hunt to win this season’s Six Nations, topping the table on points difference with just an away match in Italy to play.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images) Image: PA) PA)
But the global health emergency has caused a suspension of the tournament and Jones is likely to have to wait until October for the opportunity to complete his title hat-trick.
Today, however, his thoughts are with the nation and the global health emergency.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“The extension is a great honour for me, but in the current environment, it is only right to acknowledge what a difficult time the world is facing," he said.
"We are all looking forward to a time when we can get back to playing rugby and use the sport as a force for good in bringing people back together."


thedailymirror--2020-04-01--Kym Marsh says it's 'weird' that Corrie will stop airing in summer

Kym Marsh has admitted that its 'very strange ' that Coronation Street will not be filmed during the coronavirus pandemic .
The 43-year-old former Corrie actress went on to say it was the `` right decision for the cast and crew '' to pause recording , but hopes that TV bosses will air old episodes in the meantime .
The mother-of-four , who found fame in the pop group Hear'Say , shared her thoughts in her latest OK !
column .
`` There will be no Coronation Street on screen for a while , which is weird !
During this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for our escape , '' she wrote in the publication .
`` I ’ m thinking of those elderly people that have watched the soap for years and now have to go without it .
`` I hope they run old episodes and revisit famous bits .
`` But taking the show off air is the right decision for the cast and the crew . ''
The former musician admitted that she was sad that the soap filming had been put on hold , but conceded that its in the interest of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in close proximity or do a love scene being two metres apart ?
While I ’ m sad as everybody else to see it close temporarily , we have to think of the team .
But that doesn ’ t stop it being very strange . ''
As a result of the coronavirus crisus , ITV announced that they have taken the decision to halt production on Coronation Street and Emmerdale “ until at least the early summer ” .
In a bid to stop their recordings from running out , Briton 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ airing at less frequent times .
Kym had starred in Coronation Street since 2006 and left the show last year .
As well as Kym 's concern over the future of Coronation Street , Kym has also faced difficulties at home while in self-isolation .
This week , the doting mum celebrated her daughter Polly 's ninth birthday and even put a bouncy castle up in their back garden .
Her planned party , however , was cancelled .
While spending time with her daughter , she revealed that her family is still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' as her grandson and daughter do n't live in the same house .
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The former Corrie actress found it 'weird' that filming of the ITV show has been paused but explained that it was the best decision for the team
Kym Marsh says it's 'weird' that Coronation Street will stop airing in summer
Kym Marsh has admitted that its 'very strange' that Coronation Street will not be filmed during the coronavirus pandemic.
The 43-year-old former Corrie actress went on to say it was the "right decision for the cast and crew" to pause recording, but hopes that TV bosses will air old episodes in the meantime.
The mother-of-four, who found fame in the pop group Hear'Say, shared her thoughts in her latest OK! column.
"There will be no Coronation Street on screen for a while, which is weird! During this time, we all look to television for our escape," she wrote in the publication.
"I’m thinking of those elderly people that have watched the soap for years and now have to go without it.
Image: Brett D. Cove / SplashNews.com) Brett D. Cove / SplashNews.com)
"I hope they run old episodes and revisit famous bits.
"But taking the show off air is the right decision for the cast and the crew."
The former musician admitted that she was sad that the soap filming had been put on hold, but conceded that its in the interest of the team.
Image: Doug Peters/EMPICS Entertainment) Doug Peters/EMPICS Entertainment)
"How can you act in close proximity or do a love scene being two metres apart? While I’m sad as everybody else to see it close temporarily, we have to think of the team. But that doesn’t stop it being very strange."
As a result of the coronavirus crisus, ITV announced that they have taken the decision to halt production on Coronation Street and Emmerdale “until at least the early summer”.
In a bid to stop their recordings from running out, Briton's favourite soap episodes are being rationed and airing at less frequent times.
Image: Eamonn and James Clarke/PA Images) Eamonn and James Clarke/PA Images)
Kym had starred in Coronation Street since 2006 and left the show last year.
As well as Kym's concern over the future of Coronation Street, Kym has also faced difficulties at home while in self-isolation.
This week, the doting mum celebrated her daughter Polly's ninth birthday and even put a bouncy castle up in their back garden. Her planned party, however, was cancelled.
While spending time with her daughter, she revealed that her family is still "missing each other like mad," as her grandson and daughter don't live in the same house.
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thedailymirror--2020-04-01--Kris Jenner 'tells Travis Scott to propose' to Kylie Jenner

Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott seem to be on and off all the time , and it appears things have gotten so out of hand her mum is now involving herself .
Kris Jenner is reportedly urging Travis , 27 , to propose marriage to the makeup mogul .
Despite Kylie 's nephew Mason accidentally blurting out that they are n't back together , it 's now claimed that they 're now giving things a go for real this time .
Kylie , 22 , and Travis , who share two-year-old daughter Stormi , started dating following her split from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in September .
And her momager , 64 , does n't want the rapper to mess her baby girl around this time and is trying to get him to make the ultimate committment .
A source told us : `` Kris does n't want anyone jerking her daughters around - she 's told Travis to put a ring on it and commit to a second baby .
“ Kylie would never put down rules like that , but she 's made no secret about wanting another baby and commitment from him .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her marriage and big family with Kanye - it 's her dream - so Kris is right - he needs to commit ! ''
Kylie confirmed their split in October after weeks of rumours that they 'd parted ways .
She tweeted : `` Travis and I are on great terms .
Our main focus right now is Stormi .
Our friendship and our daughter is a priority . ''
However , since then there have been several rumours that they 'd rekindled their romance .
They enjoyed a trip to Disneyland together @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Stormi 's second birthday party in February .
However , Mason insisted they were n't dating in an Instagram live .
His account was swiftly deleted after he made the claims , leaving fans even more confused .

Kris Jenner is reportedly urging Travis to propose marriage to her daughter Kylie Jenner with reports claiming they're back together
Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott seem to be on and off all the time, and it appears things have gotten so out of hand her mum is now involving herself.
Kris Jenner is reportedly urging Travis, 27, to propose marriage to the makeup mogul.
Despite Kylie's nephew Mason accidentally blurting out that they aren't back together, it's now claimed that they're now giving things a go for real this time.
Kylie, 22, and Travis, who share two-year-old daughter Stormi, started dating following her split from Tyga in 2017 but broke up back in September.
And her momager, 64, doesn't want the rapper to mess her baby girl around this time and is trying to get him to make the ultimate committment.
Image: FilmMagic) FilmMagic) Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
A source told us: "Kris doesn't want anyone jerking her daughters around - she's told Travis to put a ring on it and commit to a second baby.
“Kylie would never put down rules like that, but she's made no secret about wanting another baby and commitment from him.
“She really looks up to Kim and her marriage and big family with Kanye - it's her dream - so Kris is right - he needs to commit!"
Image: Getty Images for Netflix) Getty Images for Netflix)
Kylie confirmed their split in October after weeks of rumours that they'd parted ways.
She tweeted: "Travis and I are on great terms. Our main focus right now is Stormi. Our friendship and our daughter is a priority."
However, since then there have been several rumours that they'd rekindled their romance.
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
They enjoyed a trip to Disneyland together earlier this year and they looked close at Stormi's second birthday party in February.
However, Mason insisted they weren't dating in an Instagram live.
His account was swiftly deleted after he made the claims, leaving fans even more confused.