thedailymirror--2020-03-30--New mum Lucy Mecklenburgh cuddles son Roman before bedtime in adorable snap

Lucy Mecklenburgh has shared a heartwarming snap of her cuddling her newborn son Roman before bedtime while she basks in her new parent bubble .
The former TOWIE cast member welcomed baby Roman , who she shares with her fiancé , Corrie star Ryan Thomas , into the world earlier this month .
The now-family-of-three have been settling into life together from the comfort of their home , while not having to share cuddles with their new bundle of joy with anyone yet as the nation is on lockdown .
Lucy , 28 , has been keeping fans up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new son as she navigates motherhood .
On Monday , she posted a snap of herself cuddling little Roman while sat on her bed in her stylish bedroom .
Lucy ’ s shiplap-style walls and neutral bedding provided a calming space for the newborn as she prepared to settle him into his crib next to the bed .
Much like the rest of the country , Lucy sat comfortable in her silky pink pyjamas and her hair tied up .
She captioned the snap : “ Cuddles before bed for my little man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the day.
” It comes after the new mum shared a tender picture of her baby nestled in between fluffy blankets and turned her attention towards the coronavirus pandemic in her caption. ''
# istayhome to protect you , '' she wrote alongside the snap as she became the latest in a long line of celebrities that are using the hashtag as part of the I Stay At Home challenge .
As part of the movement , people write a message revealing who they are staying at home to protect during the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have expressed their excitement at meeting her newborn son soon , as they have been unable to during lockdown restrictions .
But Lucy has been keeping them in the loop , documenting her journey through motherhood on her social media .
Due to the coronavirus pandemic , she is only able to take Roman for one walk a day in the current restrictions .
The fitness guru has been keeping her time full with workout routines and exciting cooking challenges .

Lucy Mecklenburgh has been keeping fans up to date with plenty of snaps of her new son as she navigates first-time parenthood
Lucy Mecklenburgh has shared a heartwarming snap of her cuddling her newborn son Roman before bedtime while she basks in her new parent bubble.
The former TOWIE cast member welcomed baby Roman, who she shares with her fiancé, Corrie star Ryan Thomas , into the world earlier this month.
The now-family-of-three have been settling into life together from the comfort of their home, while not having to share cuddles with their new bundle of joy with anyone yet as the nation is on lockdown.
Lucy, 28, has been keeping fans up to date with plenty of snaps of her new son as she navigates motherhood.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
On Monday, she posted a snap of herself cuddling little Roman while sat on her bed in her stylish bedroom.
Lucy’s shiplap-style walls and neutral bedding provided a calming space for the newborn as she prepared to settle him into his crib next to the bed.
Much like the rest of the country, Lucy sat comfortable in her silky pink pyjamas and her hair tied up.
She captioned the snap: “Cuddles before bed for my little man is one of the best times of the day.”
Image: Lucymeck1/Instagram) Lucymeck1/Instagram)
Image: Lucymeck1/Instagram) Lucymeck1/Instagram)
It comes after the new mum shared a tender picture of her baby nestled in between fluffy blankets and turned her attention towards the coronavirus pandemic in her caption.
" #istayhome to protect you," she wrote alongside the snap as she became the latest in a long line of celebrities that are using the hashtag as part of the I Stay At Home challenge.
As part of the movement, people write a message revealing who they are staying at home to protect during the coronavirus pandemic.
A number of celeb pals have expressed their excitement at meeting her newborn son soon, as they have been unable to during lockdown restrictions.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
But Lucy has been keeping them in the loop, documenting her journey through motherhood on her social media.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, she is only able to take Roman for one walk a day in the current restrictions.
The fitness guru has been keeping her time full with workout routines and exciting cooking challenges.


thedailymirror--2020-03-30--Gogglebox star Sandra Martin's heartbreak as four loved ones die of coronavirus

Former Gogglebox star Sandra Martin has opened up on her heartbreak after four of her loved ones died after catching coronavirus .
The telly favourite , who appeared on the Channel 4 hit show from 2013 to 2017 , revealed she ’ d lost her sister-in-law to COVID-19 last week , and has since confirmed three more loved ones have died from the deadly bug .
The 58-year-old has been struck by a series of tragedies as she lost her friend ’ s dad , then her sister-in-law , closely followed by her uncle and a close friend .
Speaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did have underlying health issues before she passed away and my brother , who is now in self-isolation is absolutely devastated by it .
`` When I found out I started to cry and my daughter told me to pack my bags so I am staying with her in Brixton at the moment . ''
She added : `` My friend ’ s dad died first , then my brother ’ s wife died , my uncle died and my good friend from Brixton died , it is all so tragic .
What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ urged the public to listen to the government 's advice and stay at home amid the coronavirus pandemic .
She pleaded : `` People need to stay home , they aren ’ t listening .
Children aren ’ t listening to their parents as they aren ’ t paying attention to the social distancing .
`` I know some people are doing the right thing and only going out if necessary but people will keep dying if they don ’ t listen . ''
Sandra ’ s tragedies come hours after she shared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Clap For Carers in honour of NHS staff working hard to battle the virus .
The star revealed the loss of her sister-in-law just hours later , posting an anguished message on Twitter : “ Am crying .
My brother ’ s wife just died of coronavirus .
RIP my sister-in-law.
” Heartbreakingly Sandra had previously told her followers that her brother ’ s wife and her daughter had been hospitalised , and she was praying for them .
She said : “ Just spoke to my brother and they are both still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is at his wife ’ s side .
Pray .
”

Gogglebox's Sandra Martin has been struck by a series of tragedies as she lost her friend’s dad, then her sister-in-law, followed by her uncle and a close friend to coronavirus
Former Gogglebox star Sandra Martin has opened up on her heartbreak after four of her loved ones died after catching coronavirus.
The telly favourite, who appeared on the Channel 4 hit show from 2013 to 2017, revealed she’d lost her sister-in-law to COVID-19 last week, and has since confirmed three more loved ones have died from the deadly bug.
The 58-year-old has been struck by a series of tragedies as she lost her friend’s dad, then her sister-in-law, closely followed by her uncle and a close friend.
Speaking to Metro.co.uk Sandra explained: "She did have underlying health issues before she passed away and my brother, who is now in self-isolation is absolutely devastated by it.
Image: Publicity Picture) Publicity Picture)
"When I found out I started to cry and my daughter told me to pack my bags so I am staying with her in Brixton at the moment."
She added: "My friend’s dad died first, then my brother’s wife died, my uncle died and my good friend from Brixton died, it is all so tragic. What is going on?"
Sandra has urged the public to listen to the government's advice and stay at home amid the coronavirus pandemic.
She pleaded: "People need to stay home, they aren’t listening. Children aren’t listening to their parents as they aren’t paying attention to the social distancing.
Image: TV Grab) TV Grab)
"I know some people are doing the right thing and only going out if necessary but people will keep dying if they don’t listen."
Sandra’s tragedies come hours after she shared a video of herself joining in the Clap For Carers in honour of NHS staff working hard to battle the virus.
The star revealed the loss of her sister-in-law just hours later, posting an anguished message on Twitter : “Am crying. My brother’s wife just died of coronavirus. RIP my sister-in-law.”
Image: ITV) ITV)
Heartbreakingly Sandra had previously told her followers that her brother’s wife and her daughter had been hospitalised, and she was praying for them.
She said: “Just spoke to my brother and they are both still in hospital but critical now. He is at his wife’s side. Pray.”


thedailymirror--2020-03-30--'A medal for NHS frontline coronavirus heroes is the least they deserve'

It is fitting that the PM and football star Raheem Sterling have added their names to the Daily Mirror ’ s campaign to honour our NHS heroes fighting coronavirus .
When we ask those on the medical front line to risk their lives to save ours , a medal is the least they deserve .
Such official recognition of their bravery would be applauded by the public .
But that same public will demand decent pay rises in future for carers , nurses and doctors .
Significant changes in behaviour since the lockdown gives us hope that the pandemic ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ halted .
However , Boris Johnson should not be let off the hook .
His cataclysmic failure to order enough testing kits has left the NHS battling with one hand tied behind its back .
Partly thanks to this gross oversight , one-in-four doctors are off work with the condition or self-isolating after showing symptoms .
Let ’ s hope the formidable ramping up of medical care , seen in the opening of the temporary 4,000-bed Nightingale Hospital in London , will be in time to save countless lives .
We must celebrate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ science and in the vanguard of efforts to find a vaccine for coronavirus .
Frontline NHS staff are lionised for their battle against the virus but we mustn ’ t forget the back room brains in research laboratories who are burning the midnight oil to save lives .
Politicians might sneer at experts but science is a powerful weapon in the right hands in the pursuit of the public good .
And in this fight it is the experts who will save us .
These unsung heroes also deserve a public recognition too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Ken McCallum , appointed the new director general of British security service MI5 .
You might not yet know very much about him but we bet the chief spook knows a lot about you .
It ’ s what they do .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Voice of the Mirror)

Boris Johnson should not be let off the hook. His cataclysmic failure to order enough testing kits has left the NHS battling with one hand tied behind its back
Voice of the Mirror: Medal for NHS frontline coronavirus heroes is least they deserve
It is fitting that the PM and football star Raheem Sterling have added their names to the Daily Mirror’s campaign to honour our NHS heroes fighting coronavirus.
When we ask those on the medical front line to risk their lives to save ours, a medal is the least they deserve.
Such official recognition of their bravery would be applauded by the public. But that same public will demand decent pay rises in future for carers, nurses and doctors.
Significant changes in behaviour since the lockdown gives us hope that the pandemic’s spread will be slowed and eventually halted.
However, Boris Johnson should not be let off the hook. His cataclysmic failure to order enough testing kits has left the NHS battling with one hand tied behind its back.
Partly thanks to this gross oversight, one-in-four doctors are off work with the condition or self-isolating after showing symptoms.
Let’s hope the formidable ramping up of medical care, seen in the opening of the temporary 4,000-bed Nightingale Hospital in London, will be in time to save countless lives.
Age of experts
We must celebrate that Britain is a world leader in science and in the vanguard of efforts to find a vaccine for coronavirus.
Frontline NHS staff are lionised for their battle against the virus but we mustn’t forget the back room brains in research laboratories who are burning the midnight oil to save lives.
Politicians might sneer at experts but science is a powerful weapon in the right hands in the pursuit of the public good. And in this fight it is the experts who will save us.
These unsung heroes also deserve a public recognition too rarely given.
Spy there Ken
Say “hello” to Ken McCallum, appointed the new director general of British security service MI5.
You might not yet know very much about him but we bet the chief spook knows a lot about you. It’s what they do.


thedailymirror--2020-03-30--Chuckle Brother Paul, 72, says he has been diagnosed with coronavirus

Paul Elliott , one half of the famous Chuckle Brothers , has revealed he 's been diagnosed with coronavirus .
The TV star , 72 , took to Twitter to tell fans about his diagnosis , saying he only had `` mild '' symptoms but the virus was `` not nice '' to deal with .
In a video that was filmed at his home , Paul urged his 157,500 Twitter followers to stay inside and reassured them that he is `` on the mend '' .
Paul said in the clip : `` Hi guys , just checking in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around .
`` I have been laid up with COVID-19 for a few days , just mild but it was there and it 's not nice , I promise you .
`` So please , please stay inside .
`` We 're all going stir crazy , we know that , but please stay inside .
`` Take the pressure off the NHS , Marie Curie , et cetera .
Please , please stay in guys , and enjoy as best you can . ''
Paul captioned the clip : `` On the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ His followers then sent him dozens of messages wishing him well .
One tweeted : `` Oh dear , oh dear .
Childhood hero , best get well soon .
Kindest regards . ''
`` I 'm glad you are OK Paul .
Keep Chuckling , '' another said .
A third wrote : `` Glad you ’ re on the mend .
Thank you for sending out the Stay At Home message .
Stay safe and enjoy Chucklevision on YouTube .
Best tonic going for days indoors . ''
`` Glad to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' another agreed .
The number of deaths in the UK from coronavirus hit 1,408 today , up 180 in 24 hours , but a lower rise than previous days .

Paul Chuckle updates his fans after coming down with coronavirus
Paul Chuckle updates his fans after coming down with coronavirus
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Paul Elliott said he had only 'mild' symptoms of coronavirus but admitted it was 'not nice' to deal with
Chuckle Brother Paul, 72, says he has been diagnosed with coronavirus
Paul Elliott, one half of the famous Chuckle Brothers, has revealed he has contracted the coronavirus.
The TV star, 72, took to Twitter to tell fans about his illness, saying he only had "mild" symptoms but the virus was "not nice" to deal with.
In a video that was filmed at his home, Paul urged his 157,500 Twitter followers to stay inside and reassured them that he is "on the mend".
Paul said in the clip: "Hi guys, just checking in to let you know I'm still around.
"I have been laid up with COVID-19 for a few days, just mild but it was there and it's not nice, I promise you.
Image: paulchuckle/Twitter) paulchuckle/Twitter) Image: Joanne Davidson/REX/Shutterstock) Joanne Davidson/REX/Shutterstock)
"So please, please stay inside.
"We're all going stir crazy, we know that, but please stay inside.
"Take the pressure off the NHS, Marie Curie, et cetera. Please, please stay in guys, and enjoy as best you can."
Paul captioned the clip: "On the mend #NHS @mariecurieuk."
Image: paulchuckle/Twitter) paulchuckle/Twitter)
His followers then sent him dozens of messages wishing him well.
One tweeted: "Oh dear, oh dear. Childhood hero, best get well soon. Kindest regards."
"I'm glad you are OK Paul. Keep Chuckling," another said.
Image: Handout) Handout)
A third wrote: "Glad you’re on the mend. Thank you for sending out the Stay At Home message. Stay safe and enjoy Chucklevision on YouTube. Best tonic going for days indoors."
"Glad to see you are on the mend Paul," another agreed.
The number of deaths in the UK from coronavirus hit 1,408 on Monday, up 180 in 24 hours, but a lower rise than previous days.


thedailymirror--2020-03-30--Lineker says only people "who really don’t like Liverpool" want season voided

Gary Lineker believes everyone 'except those who do n't like Liverpool ' want to see the current Premier League season finished .
The Reds were on course to end their 30-year wait for a domestic title before the coronavirus -enforced break .
But with just two wins separating them from their holy grail , Liverpool could yet be robbed of that feat if league officials declare the season void .
Such a conclusion is still some way from coming to fruition , and Lineker feels the fairest decision would be to allow the remaining fixtures to be fulfilled .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to finish the season , I think that would make sense , ” the Match of the Day presenter told talkSPORT .
“ But this whole situation is so fluid and much more important than anything , it ’ s difficult to know when it ’ s going to go away .
“ We could be able to play again by June , it might have calmed down enough , whether that will be behind doors , which is not really what football ’ s about , but it would help to finish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the thing everybody would want to happen , except perhaps some supporters who really don ’ t like Liverpool .
“ I think that would be the fairest thing . ''
The Premier League is currently on hold until April 30 , but that date looks almost certain to be pushed back .
A meeting has been set for Wednesday between chiefs from the Premier League , the PFA and the EFL to determine the next course of action .
Clubs in the lower leagues are already struggling to pay their players , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to worsen the longer the crisis continues .
But Lineker still feels completing the season - whenever it is safe to do so - would make the most sense .
“ Legally it would be easier right across the board if they could finish the league , whether it ’ s possible or not , I don ’ t know , '' he added .
`` When do they start again , in June , July , August ?
“ The one thing I ’ ll say at the moment is the players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s not the rest they would want , it ’ s not the holiday they would want , but once they get back and have a couple of weeks training to start the season again , they certainly wouldn ’ t need another pre-season between the seasons .
“ Conceivably , if they get playing early enough , they can go immediately into next season .
“ It ’ s not the scenario we would want , but whether it will happen or not , who knows .
”

Liverpool are just two wins away from sealing their first league title in 30 years but could yet be robbed of the achievement if coronavirus stops the current campaign being completed
Gary Lineker says only people "who really don’t like Liverpool" want season voided
Gary Lineker believes everyone 'except those who don't like Liverpool ' want to see the current Premier League season finished.
The Reds were on course to end their 30-year wait for a domestic title before the coronavirus -enforced break.
But with just two wins separating them from their holy grail, Liverpool could yet be robbed of that feat if league officials declare the season void.
Such a conclusion is still some way from coming to fruition, and Lineker feels the fairest decision would be to allow the remaining fixtures to be fulfilled.
“I think ideally we’d like to finish the season, I think that would make sense,” the Match of the Day presenter told talkSPORT.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
“But this whole situation is so fluid and much more important than anything, it’s difficult to know when it’s going to go away.
“We could be able to play again by June, it might have calmed down enough, whether that will be behind doors, which is not really what football’s about, but it would help to finish the leagues.
“That’s the thing everybody would want to happen, except perhaps some supporters who really don’t like Liverpool.
“I think that would be the fairest thing."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The Premier League is currently on hold until April 30, but that date looks almost certain to be pushed back.
A meeting has been set for Wednesday between chiefs from the Premier League, the PFA and the EFL to determine the next course of action.
Clubs in the lower leagues are already struggling to pay their players, and the economic impact is only set to worsen the longer the crisis continues.
But Lineker still feels completing the season - whenever it is safe to do so - would make the most sense.
“Legally it would be easier right across the board if they could finish the league, whether it’s possible or not, I don’t know," he added. "When do they start again, in June, July, August?
“The one thing I’ll say at the moment is the players are having their rest now and it’s not the rest they would want, it’s not the holiday they would want, but once they get back and have a couple of weeks training to start the season again, they certainly wouldn’t need another pre-season between the seasons.
“Conceivably, if they get playing early enough, they can go immediately into next season.
“It’s not the scenario we would want, but whether it will happen or not, who knows.”


thedailymirror--2020-03-31--Amazing rainbow hills where rocks change colour need to be on your bucket list

Oregon 's Painted Hills look like they belong in a storybook .
The sweeping landscape is a burst of colour , filled with various shades of yellow , gold and red .
Despite their name , there 's no actual painting involved .
The hills are made of claystone and have been around for millions of years .
The result is that every layer of soil has been subject to varying climates , so each one is a different colour based on its geological era .
For example , tropical climates shaped the red and orange hues , while drier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some streaks of black soil which are believed to have been the result of floodplains and surrounding vegetation .
In fact , even modern day 's ever-shifting light and moisture levels mean that the hills ' colours can easily change as the various layers are exposed - so if you visit the same spot twice , you could still end up looking at two very different landscapes .
It 's therefore no surprise that the hills have been attracted intrepid explorers for decades , with thousands of tourists flocking to the site every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trails for visitors , who are urged to stick to the mark paths in order to help protect the landscape .
According to locals , the best time to visit is during late afternoon when the softer lighting makes for a particularly magical setting .
The Painted Hills are hailed as one of the 'Seven Wonders of Oregon ' , and make up one third of the John Day Fossil Beds in the USA states .
The other two are Clarno Unit , which is known for its alien-esque landscape and volcanic sludge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a museum displaying plants and animals including saber-toothed cats .
You can find out more about the hills and other highlights in the region on the Travel Oregon website .

Oregon's Painted Hills are the stuff of storybooks - and the rocky landscape regularly changes colour
Oregon's Painted Hills where rocks change colour need to be on your bucket list
Oregon's Painted Hills look like they belong in a storybook. The sweeping landscape is a burst of colour, filled with various shades of yellow, gold and red.
Despite their name, there's no actual painting involved.
The hills are made of claystone and have been around for millions of years. The result is that every layer of soil has been subject to varying climates, so each one is a different colour based on its geological era.
For example, tropical climates shaped the red and orange hues, while drier eras created yellow shades. There are some streaks of black soil which are believed to have been the result of floodplains and surrounding vegetation.
In fact, even modern day's ever-shifting light and moisture levels mean that the hills' colours can easily change as the various layers are exposed - so if you visit the same spot twice, you could still end up looking at two very different landscapes.
It's therefore no surprise that the hills have been attracted intrepid explorers for decades, with thousands of tourists flocking to the site every year.
There are plenty of walking trails for visitors, who are urged to stick to the mark paths in order to help protect the landscape.
According to locals, the best time to visit is during late afternoon when the softer lighting makes for a particularly magical setting.
The Painted Hills are hailed as one of the 'Seven Wonders of Oregon', and make up one third of the John Day Fossil Beds in the USA states.
The other two are Clarno Unit, which is known for its alien-esque landscape and volcanic sludge, as well as Sheep Rock Unit with a museum displaying plants and animals including saber-toothed cats.
You can find out more about the hills and other highlights in the region on the Travel Oregon website.


thedailymirror--2020-03-31--Haunting photos of family together just days before horrifying 'murder-suicide'

These are the first pictures of a family-of-four who died in a suspected murder-suicide during the coronavirus lockdown .
The bodies of mum Kelly Fitzgibbons , 40 , partner Robert , and their two children Ava , five , and Lexi , three , were found upstairs at their home , according to Robert 's grandmother , Maureen Needham .
Maureen,77 , had posted a picture to Facebook of her 42-year-old builder son with his two daughters just days ago .
This morning she commented under the picture and told friends and family : `` It was Robert , Kelly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ upstairs . ''
Police launched a murder investigation after finding the bodies of the family and their dog inside their home on Duffield Lane , Woodmancote , West Sussex , on Sunday evening .
Kelly shared photos of the family and their Staffie dog out on their one walk a day last Thursday .
She captioned the sweet set of photographs : `` Our walk for the day '' alongside a heart emoji .
They show dad Robert walking the dog whilst the couple 's young daughters are both wearing pink sunglasses and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ underneath : `` So cute , wish we could see you . ''
In a nod to her daughters , Kelly 's bio states : `` Totally in love with my baby girls '' .
One neighbour who lives less than 50 yards from the house , said : `` On Sunday night we were aware a lot of activity outside .
`` The activity started about 6.55pm but by 7.15pm or 7.20pm when I looked out there were upwards of eight or 10 police cars and a couple of paramedics vehicles with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot of activity around one particular house in the lane and from there it just emerged that there had been a major incident at the house .
“ Its been mentioned that it ’ s a murder .
I don ’ t want to speculate but it ’ s just surprising that there has been an incident of this kind in this lane .
`` The family are , as I understand it , a close family .
The house is owned by the grandmother .
after her husband died some years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his partner and they , between them , had two children .
“ Recently they had been building a very large extension on the house and a brick wall outside on the frontage to replace an old hedge .
“ The owner of the house , I sometimes would take to the doctors or to the hospital because she is somewhat disabled , she has had joint replacements and suffers somewhat with rheumatism . ''
He added : “ What is sad is that we don ’ t know who is dead over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the owner of the house and I don ’ t know if she ’ s one of the deceased or not although I suspect at this point that she is not .
“ There were three adults living in the house which means there is one not accounted for .
We don ’ t know which one .
“ I didn ’ t know the younger ones that well but the son he always seemed quite calm , collected , laid back , I would say .
`` But his partner , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but other than that I don ’ t really know and of course there are two young children they are about five and three and there is also a dog who is a Staffie .
“ The mother , whenever I took her out she would say , ‘ he ’ s done this , he ’ s done that ’ she was quite proud of the fact that he ’ s got on and done the building work over there .
`` You can never tell what 's going on behind doors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of argument coming from the house.
” Another neighbour , who did not want to be named , described the small rural neighbourhood as “ close knit.
” She said : “ There are very few of us and we stick very closely together.
” On Monday , Chief Superintendent Jerry Westerman said : `` This is believed to be an isolated incident contained to one property and in these early stages of the investigation we are not seeking anyone else in connection with the incident .
`` Local residents can expect to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area as our enquiries continue .
Specialist officers have been deployed to support the investigation and we 're urging anyone with any information to get in touch .
`` Our thoughts are with the family at this incredibly difficult and challenging time . ''
Anyone with information about the incident can report it online or call 101 , quoting Operation Cotton .
Woodmancote is a village close to Chichester in West Sussex .
It is in the parish of Westbourne , which had 2,309 citizens at the last count .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Andy Rudd, Rosaleen Fenton, Andy Rudd)

Four members of the same family - including mum Kelly Fitzgibbons and her two young daughters Ava and Lexi - are believed to have died in a suspected murder-suicide
These are the first pictures of a family-of-four who died in a suspected murder-suicide during the coronavirus lockdown.
The bodies of mum Kelly Fitzgibbons, 40, partner Robert, and their two children Ava, five, and Lexi, three, were found upstairs at their home, according to Robert's grandmother, Maureen Needham.
Maureen,77, had posted a picture to Facebook of her 42-year-old builder son with his two daughters just days ago.
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
This morning she commented under the picture and told friends and family: "It was Robert, Kelly and my lovely grandchildren that all died upstairs."
Police launched a murder investigation after finding the bodies of the family and their dog inside their home on Duffield Lane, Woodmancote, West Sussex, on Sunday evening.
Detectives said it was an "isolated incident" and they were not seeking anyone else in connection with it.
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
Kelly shared photos of the family and their Staffie dog out on their one walk a day last Thursday.
She captioned the sweet set of photographs: "Our walk for the day" alongside a heart emoji.
They show dad Robert walking the dog whilst the couple's young daughters are both wearing pink sunglasses and carrying easter baskets.
One friend wrote underneath: "So cute, wish we could see you."
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
In a nod to her daughters, Kelly's bio states: "Totally in love with my baby girls".
One neighbour who lives less than 50 yards from the house, said: "On Sunday night we were aware a lot of activity outside.
"The activity started about 6.55pm but by 7.15pm or 7.20pm when I looked out there were upwards of eight or 10 police cars and a couple of paramedics vehicles with both marked and unmarked police cars - a lot of activity around one particular house in the lane and from there it just emerged that there had been a major incident at the house.
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
“Its been mentioned that it’s a murder. I don’t want to speculate but it’s just surprising that there has been an incident of this kind in this lane.
"The family are, as I understand it, a close family. The house is owned by the grandmother. after her husband died some years ago the son moved back in with his partner and they, between them, had two children.
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
“Recently they had been building a very large extension on the house and a brick wall outside on the frontage to replace an old hedge.
“The owner of the house, I sometimes would take to the doctors or to the hospital because she is somewhat disabled, she has had joint replacements and suffers somewhat with rheumatism."
Image: eddie mitchell) eddie mitchell)
He added: “What is sad is that we don’t know who is dead over there. I get on OK with the owner of the house and I don’t know if she’s one of the deceased or not although I suspect at this point that she is not.
“There were three adults living in the house which means there is one not accounted for. We don’t know which one.
“I didn’t know the younger ones that well but the son he always seemed quite calm, collected, laid back, I would say.
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
"But his partner, I think is not quite as laid back but other than that I don’t really know and of course there are two young children they are about five and three and there is also a dog who is a Staffie.
“The mother, whenever I took her out she would say, ‘he’s done this, he’s done that’ she was quite proud of the fact that he’s got on and done the building work over there.
Image: Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror) Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror)
"You can never tell what's going on behind doors. I've never heard any sound of argument coming from the house.”
Another neighbour, who did not want to be named, described the small rural neighbourhood as “close knit.”
She said: “There are very few of us and we stick very closely together.”
On Monday, Chief Superintendent Jerry Westerman said: "This is believed to be an isolated incident contained to one property and in these early stages of the investigation we are not seeking anyone else in connection with the incident.
"Local residents can expect to see an increased police presence in the area as our enquiries continue.
Specialist officers have been deployed to support the investigation and we're urging anyone with any information to get in touch.
"Our thoughts are with the family at this incredibly difficult and challenging time."
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Anyone with information about the incident can report it online or call 101, quoting Operation Cotton.
Woodmancote is a village close to Chichester in West Sussex.
It is in the parish of Westbourne, which had 2,309 citizens at the last count.


thedailymirror--2020-03-31--Elderly couple in self-isolation perform rousing version of 'We’ll Meet Again'

This is the adorable moment an elderly couple in self-isolation performed a rousing rendition of Vera Lynn 's `` We 'll Meet Again '' from their sofa .
Rex Taylor , 86 , cares for his 83-year-old wife Selina , who has Alzheimer ’ s disease , but the couple have had to stay indoors for the past fortnight after the government stressed over-70s are most at risk of coronavirus .
But they decided to cheer up their friends and family by singing the duet of the wartime hit and posting it on Facebook .
The poignant video has now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The clip shows the couple , who have been married for 63 years , sat on their sofa in their living room in Ripley , Derbyshire , befoe they break into song .
Do you have a coronavirus story to share ?
Email webnews @ mirror.co.uk “ It was just a bit of fun really , we were sat here and we thought it would be nice to let people know that , it 's not easy , but we are n't too bad .
We have got an Alexa and we asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , We ’ ll Meet Again came up and we thought that was just perfect , '' Rex , who used to run a DIY shop , said .
`` We will come out of this and we will be a better place , unfortunately we will have lost people which is very sad .
`` As long as people do what we are doing and try not to spread it , it stops people dying when they do n't need to .
`` Do as you ’ re told and let 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , keep your chin up - we are going to come out of this . ''
The pensioners have even been inundated with fan mail and comments of support from people across the world .
And one of their three children , 43-year-old Rob Taylor , was full of praise for the couple , who share 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren .
Rob , who is an operations manager , said : “ My mum has got Alzheimer ’ s and dementia and really depends on her routine , doing things at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goes out to a day care centre twice a week so going into lockdown for them is particularly hard .
“ Singing the song gives her something regular to do .
“ My dad is now her sole carer and he ’ s knackered .
He goes to bed with her at 8pm and sometimes has to get up with her in the night .
“ He performed the song first through the window frame just for family then he decided to put it on his Facebook page to share with friends and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just a message to say we ’ ll get through this and see each other again . ''
Rob said his parents were delighted to `` spread some joy at this time . ''
He added : “ It was just meant for close friends and family but now people from New Zealand and America are writing to say ‘ That made me cry.
’ They are very glad because they are church people and wanted to spread some joy at this time .
“ Mum and dad are inseparable and they have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have .
“ They met when he gave up his seat for her on a bus and things went from there .
“ He was only a young boy at the time but he remembers the song from the war days and feels we are going through something similar now .
“ I ’ ve taken over his Facebook page because he ’ s getting bombarded with nice messages . ''

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Adorable couple in isolation go viral after performing “We’ll Meet Again” from their sofa
Adorable couple in isolation go viral after performing “We’ll Meet Again” from their sofa
Rex Taylor, 86, cares for his 83-year-old wife Selina at their home in Ripley, Derbyshire but the couple have had to stay inside following coronavirus advice from the government
This is the adorable moment an elderly couple in self-isolation performed a rousing rendition of Vera Lynn's "We'll Meet Again" from their sofa.
Rex Taylor, 86, cares for his 83-year-old wife Selina, who has Alzheimer’s disease, but the couple have had to stay indoors for the past fortnight after the government stressed over-70s are most at risk of coronavirus.
But they decided to cheer up their friends and family by singing the duet of the wartime hit and posting it on Facebook. The poignant video has now had more than one million views.
The clip shows the couple, who have been married for 63 years, sat on their sofa in their living room in Ripley, Derbyshire, befoe they break into song.
Do you have a coronavirus story to share? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk
Image: Rex Taylor / SWNS) Rex Taylor / SWNS)
“It was just a bit of fun really, we were sat here and we thought it would be nice to let people know that, it's not easy, but we aren't too bad. We have got an Alexa and we asked it to find something from Vera Lynn, We’ll Meet Again came up and we thought that was just perfect," Rex, who used to run a DIY shop, said.
"We will come out of this and we will be a better place, unfortunately we will have lost people which is very sad.
"As long as people do what we are doing and try not to spread it, it stops people dying when they don't need to.
"Do as you’re told and let's stick to it, but most importantly, keep your chin up - we are going to come out of this."
Image: Rex Taylor / SWNS) Rex Taylor / SWNS)
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The pensioners have even been inundated with fan mail and comments of support from people across the world.
And one of their three children, 43-year-old Rob Taylor, was full of praise for the couple, who share 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Rob, who is an operations manager, said: “My mum has got Alzheimer’s and dementia and really depends on her routine, doing things at the same time every day. She usually goes out to a day care centre twice a week so going into lockdown for them is particularly hard.
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Cease all unnecessary travel
Everyone should work from home where possible
Mass gatherings and sporting events have been cancelled
Avoid “all but essential travel” worldwide
If one person in any household has a persistent cough or fever, everyone living there must stay at home for 14 days
Pregnant women, those over 70, and people with certain health conditions have been asked to stay at home for 12 weeks
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“Singing the song gives her something regular to do.
“My dad is now her sole carer and he’s knackered. He goes to bed with her at 8pm and sometimes has to get up with her in the night.
“He performed the song first through the window frame just for family then he decided to put it on his Facebook page to share with friends and family. It was so genuine, just a message to say we’ll get through this and see each other again."
Rob said his parents were delighted to "spread some joy at this time."
He added: “It was just meant for close friends and family but now people from New Zealand and America are writing to say ‘That made me cry.’ They are very glad because they are church people and wanted to spread some joy at this time.
“Mum and dad are inseparable and they have a love that we would all wish to have.
“They met when he gave up his seat for her on a bus and things went from there.
“He was only a young boy at the time but he remembers the song from the war days and feels we are going through something similar now.
“I’ve taken over his Facebook page because he’s getting bombarded with nice messages."


thedailymirror--2020-03-31--Emilia Clarke's auction to have dinner with her to relieve NHS amid coronavirus

Game of Thrones alum Emilia Clarke has launched a touching initiative to relieve the NHS during the coronavirus pandemic - by having dinner with fans .
The Daenerys Targaryen actress , 33 , is aiming to raise £250,000 for her brain health charity SameYou , which would allow them to better `` provide stroke and brain injury patients with essential support '' after they 've been discharged from hospital .
Emilia explained that this would help free up NHS beds during the ongoing coronavirus crisis .
In an Instagram video shared with her 27.4 million followers , Emilia laid out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feel about having dinner with me ?
Virtually .
`` 12 lucky people will join me , virtually , and we 're going to put together a store cupboard dinner .
`` Together we 'll cook it and we 'll eat it together and we 'll discuss lots of things , isolation , fear , and lots of funny videos and the fact that I ca n't really cook .
`` So it 's going to be fun !
It 'll be interesting . ''
Emilia added : `` We have to create @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care of Covid-19 sufferers , and when you 're doing that , your brain injury survivors are leaving hospital early , as we all have to do at this time .
`` They need somewhere to go .
We have partnered with our partners in America , at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital , and our partners in England in UCL , we are creating a virtual rehabilitation clinic so that brain injury survivors have somewhere to go , somewhere to feel safe , somewhere to feel not so alone and isolated .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ release as many beds as possible to free up our hard-working NHS . ''
Emilia established the SameYou Foundation early last year - she had suffered two brain aneurysms , the first soon after filming Game of Thrones ' first season .
Emilia told in an article for The New Yorker about the first of her health scares , during a workout .
`` My trainer had me get into the plank position , '' she revealed , `` And I immediately felt as though an elastic band were squeezing my brain .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pain - shooting , stabbing , constricting pain - was getting worse .
At some level , I knew what was happening : my brain was damaged . ''

The Game of Thrones star has launched an auction to have dinner with her to raise funds for her brain health charity, which would free up the NHS to focus more on coronavirus
Game of Thrones alum Emilia Clarke has launched a touching initiative to relieve the NHS during the coronavirus pandemic - by having dinner with fans.
The Daenerys Targaryen actress, 33, is aiming to raise £250,000 for her brain health charity SameYou, which would allow them to better "provide stroke and brain injury patients with essential support" after they've been discharged from hospital.
Emilia explained that this would help free up NHS beds during the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
In an Instagram video shared with her 27.4 million followers, Emilia laid out her plan: "How would you feel about having dinner with me? Virtually.
"12 lucky people will join me, virtually, and we're going to put together a store cupboard dinner.
Image: Emilia Clarke/Instagram) Emilia Clarke/Instagram)
"Together we'll cook it and we'll eat it together and we'll discuss lots of things, isolation, fear, and lots of funny videos and the fact that I can't really cook.
"So it's going to be fun! It'll be interesting."
Emilia added: "We have to create more beds for the NHS to take care of Covid-19 sufferers, and when you're doing that, your brain injury survivors are leaving hospital early, as we all have to do at this time.
Image: Emilia Clarke/Instagram) Emilia Clarke/Instagram) Image: Emilia Clarke/Instagram) Emilia Clarke/Instagram)
"They need somewhere to go. We have partnered with our partners in America, at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, and our partners in England in UCL, we are creating a virtual rehabilitation clinic so that brain injury survivors have somewhere to go, somewhere to feel safe, somewhere to feel not so alone and isolated.
"We need to do all we can to release as many beds as possible to free up our hard-working NHS."
Emilia established the SameYou Foundation early last year - she had suffered two brain aneurysms, the first soon after filming Game of Thrones' first season.
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Emilia told in an article for The New Yorker about the first of her health scares, during a workout.
"My trainer had me get into the plank position," she revealed, "And I immediately felt as though an elastic band were squeezing my brain."
She continued: "Meanwhile, the pain - shooting, stabbing, constricting pain - was getting worse. At some level, I knew what was happening: my brain was damaged."


thedailymirror--2020-03-31--Joe Wicks heads to hospital with hand injury straight after energetic PE lesson

Joe Wicks headed to hospital today as he bravely continues his PE lessons despite having a painful injury to his right arm .
The Body Coach has kept up his promise to become the 'Nation 's PE teacher ' during the coronavirus lockdown despite breaking a bone in his hand .
Joe first showed off his bruised and battered wrist last week and revealed it was the result of falling off his bike .
After broadcasting another energetic workout to fans today , Joe took to Instagram to announce he was heading to hospital to have his cast changed .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ with this every day , '' he said first as he prepared for his appointment .
While at the hospital Joe proceed to share pictures of his arm before , during and after his bandages were changed .
Earlier in the week the fitness fanatic gave back to the NHS by confirming he was going to donate 'every single penny ' of the money he makes during his online PE sessions to the organisation .
In the first five days alone Joe 's channel clocked up more than 5million views .
He admitted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was increasing his advertising revenue : `` Unlike anything I ’ ve seen or experienced on my channel before . ''
`` So I ’ ve decided that as long as I ’ m the nation ’ s PE teacher , every single penny of the money generated on these videos is going to the place where we need it the most right now .
All of it is going straight to the NHS , to support the real heroes right now .
`` Thank you for watching , joining in and sharing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PE Teacher and now you can watch again , knowing you ’ re not only staying fit , you ’ re also helping raise money for the NHS . ''
Celebrity friends of Joe 's have also said they will donate their music for free so that Joe can use their tracks as part of his workout playlists .

The 'Nation's PE teacher' headed to hospital for a check-up on his broken hand immediately after broadcasting live to fans around the world
Joe Wicks headed to hospital today after bravely continuing his PE lessons despite having a painful injury to his right arm.
The Body Coach has maintained his promise to become the 'Nation's PE teacher' during the coronavirus lockdown despite breaking a bone in his hand.
Joe first showed off his bruised and battered wrist last week and revealed it was the result of him falling off his bike.
After broadcasting yet another energetic workout to fans today, professional Joe took to Instagram to announce he was heading to hospital to have his cast changed.
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"It's a right laugh showering with this every day," Joe admitted, showing off his brace, as he prepared for his appointment.
While at the hospital Joe proceeded to share pictures of his arm before, during and after his bandages were changed.
Earlier in the week the fitness fanatic revealed how he was going to give back to the NHS during these difficult times.
The dad-of-two promised he was going to donate 'every single penny' of the money he makes during his online PE sessions to the organisation.
Joe's sessions have proved enormously popular during the lockdown with fans tuning in from all over the world to in to workout with him.
In the first five days alone Joe's channel clocked up more than 5million views.
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He admitted on Instagram the popularity of his videos was increasing his advertising revenue "Unlike anything I’ve seen or experienced on my channel before."
"So I’ve decided that as long as I’m the nation’s PE teacher, every single penny of the money generated on these videos is going to the place where we need it the most right now. All of it is going straight to the NHS, to support the real heroes right now," the big-hearted star explained.
Image: The Body Coach via Getty Images) The Body Coach via Getty Images)
"Thank you for watching, joining in and sharing … I’m loving being your PE Teacher and now you can watch again, knowing you’re not only staying fit, you’re also helping raise money for the NHS," Joe told his fans.
Celebrity friends of Joe's have also said they will donate their music for free so that Joe can use their tracks as part of his workout playlists.
Pop star George Ezra was one of the first to lend his tunes to Joe who is helping get the nation moving.


thedailymirror--2020-03-31--Celebrities slammed for plugging products and freebies during coronavirus crisis

Celebrities including Kim Kardashian , Chloe Ferry and the stars of Love Island have come under fire for continuing to plug their products and endorsement deals during the coronavirus pandemic .
As the deadly bug continues to sweep across the globe , it seems to be business as usual for many reality stars .
As well as promoting their lines and advertising deals , some stars have been flaunting their freebies and even urging fans to join competitions to win holidays .
Chloe Ferry was called out by her followers this week when she posted a message offering fans the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - even though travel across Europe has been massively restricted due to Covid-19 .
In exchange for entering the contest , she was asking fans to like her post and following an Instagram advertiser .
One baffled fan simply wrote : `` Bruh why would you wan na fly now ? ''
Love Island star Belle Hassan has also been slammed over her Instagram posts , including one which bragged about free snacks she 'd been sent in return for a plug .
She wrote : `` Snacks with my quarantine buddy Massive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us up # gifted . ''
One of he followers wrote : `` Sorry but have got to say how annoyed I am at certain celebrities trying to still sell and flaunt themselves at this time .
`` I don ’ t know how everyone else feels but it ’ s a bit s**t I think ... they getting the best meals sent , make-up and clothes being sent just to rub peoples noses in it .
`` Sorry but its p**sing me off atm ... usually wouldn ’ t have a problem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they should think about their actions and how it makes people feel less fortunate ?
?
?
?
?
? ''
Another Love Island star getting grief over her lucrative promotional deals was 2019 winner Paige Turley , who has been plugging make-up on her page .
She shared an advert plugging online retailer Look Fantastic , and one fan replied : `` Are you aware there is a pandemic right now ? ''
Paige snapped back : `` Yes beau I am , are u ?
? ''
Former Towie star Joey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his attempts to sell a clothing line during the outbreak .
He shared a video on his Twitter page plugging a range called Calm Storm , and fans called him out over the clip .
One wrote : `` Two-bob celebs flogging this c**p during a pandemic crisis . ''
Kim Kardashian has also found herself receiving negative attention a fter recently announcing she would be donating 20 per cent of the profits from her Skims underwear range to help those in need during the pandemic .
However , many fans have pointed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ money , Kim is keeping her business going and regularly plugging her products online .
After she posted a picture of her products and urged fans to buy them to help vitims of the crisis .
One follower wrote : `` Kim , there ’ s people that are dying ! ''
Another added : `` If she so passionate about others , I reckon she should just donate from her pocket .
`` People are dying and yet she is telling them to buy skims .
Like who really cares about shape @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is listening to wrong advice . ''

Famous faces including Kim Kardashian, Chloe Ferry and a number of Love Island stars have come under fire for shamelessly advertising their ranges and endorsement deals during the Covid-19 crisis
Celebrities including Kim Kardashian, Chloe Ferry and the stars of Love Island have come under fire for continuing to plug their products and endorsement deals during the coronavirus pandemic.
As the deadly bug continues to sweep across the globe, it seems to be business as usual for many reality stars.
As well as promoting their lines and advertising deals, some stars have been flaunting their freebies and even urging fans to join competitions to win holidays.
Chloe Ferry was called out by her followers this week when she posted a message offering fans the chance to win a holiday to Ibiza - even though travel across Europe has been massively restricted due to Covid-19.
In exchange for entering the contest, she was asking fans to like her post and following an Instagram advertiser.
One baffled fan simply wrote: "Bruh why would you wanna fly now?"
Love Island star Belle Hassan has also been slammed over her Instagram posts, including one which bragged about free snacks she'd been sent in return for a plug.
She wrote: "Snacks with my quarantine buddy Massive shout out to @mrpscornershop for hooking us up #gifted."
One of he followers wrote: "Sorry but have got to say how annoyed I am at certain celebrities trying to still sell and flaunt themselves at this time.
"I don’t know how everyone else feels but it’s a bit s**t I think... they getting the best meals sent, make-up and clothes being sent just to rub peoples noses in it.
"Sorry but its p**sing me off atm... usually wouldn’t have a problem with it but in this time maybe they should think about their actions and how it makes people feel less fortunate ??????"
Another Love Island star getting grief over her lucrative promotional deals was 2019 winner Paige Turley, who has been plugging make-up on her page.
She shared an advert plugging online retailer Look Fantastic, and one fan replied: "Are you aware there is a pandemic right now?"
Paige snapped back: "Yes beau I am, are u??"
Former Towie star Joey Essex has also come under fire over his attempts to sell a clothing line during the outbreak.
He shared a video on his Twitter page plugging a range called Calm Storm, and fans called him out over the clip.
One wrote: "Two-bob celebs flogging this c**p during a pandemic crisis."
Kim Kardashian has also found herself receiving negative attention a fter recently announcing she would be donating 20 per cent of the profits from her Skims underwear range to help those in need during the pandemic.
However, many fans have pointed out that in order to get the money, Kim is keeping her business going and regularly plugging her products online.
After she posted a picture of her products and urged fans to buy them to help vitims of the crisis.
One follower wrote: "Kim, there’s people that are dying!"
Another added: "If she so passionate about others, I reckon she should just donate from her pocket.
"People are dying and yet she is telling them to buy skims. Like who really cares about shape wear in such trying times. She is listening to wrong advice."


thedailymirror--2020-03-31--BHA plan for racing to restart on Flat to limit demand on NHS

Horse racing chiefs plan to restart the sport with Flat meetings , to reduce the demand on the NHS and emergency services .
The British Horseracing Authority 's operational plan has May 1 as the aim for races to return without obstacles , as incidents are less likely from a safety aspect .
The National Hunt season finished just days after the Cheltenham Festival , to protect vital services and the health of staff working in the industry during the coronavirus outbreak .
A short trial of meetings without spectators took place and this method is due to be implemented @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plan from the BHA , released yesterday , says : `` We are already anticipating that the initial return to racing is likely to be phased and almost certainly behind closed doors .
`` This reflects the likelihood that any easing of the Covid-19 situation , and any associated restrictions and pressures on medical services , will also happen progressively .
`` With that in mind , we also expect any return to racing to begin , at least initially , with Flat racing , principally for reasons of safety and to minimise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every effort will be made to subsequently resume jumping at the earliest opportunity , possibly with the scheduling of some jumpers ’ bumpers cards , it may assist jumps trainers to judge whether horses can/should be turned out or kept in training . ''
Over the next few weeks , BHA executives will make sure everything is in place for race meetings to resume , helping participants and making the most of financial support available .
The BHA has informed the government of the pandemic 's economic impact on the sport .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £4.1 billion to the UK economy , employing around 20,000 people directly .
Although May 1 is the target to work towards , the BHA has said that is not set in stone .
`` We can not yet set out a timetable for resumption .
No one can , '' the plan added .
`` Our ability to keep resources in place , horses exercised and ready to return to action , will be tested .
The industry ’ s leaders would like to give more certainty over dates , but it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
The document details five different work streams to support racing through coronavirus ; finance , people , equine health and welfare , resumption , and recovery .
Speaking on behalf of the group , a spokesman said : “ The industry group is working hard to meet the needs of the racing industry in this period of great uncertainty .
`` There has already been a huge collaborative effort and this will continue as we move to a point at which we can resume racing .
`` We are publishing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stakeholders and participants can see the extensive programme of work that is underway .
`` We believe this will help avoid duplication and use resources in the best possible way .
We will continue to give updates at regular intervals.
” Latest government figures show 1,408 people have died from coronavirus in the UK and 22,141 have tested positive .
The figures are being updated with deaths that have sadly occurred in the community , as well as hospitals .

The British Horseracing Authority is working towards racing resuming on May 1, as the UK continues its coronavirus lockdown to stop the spread of Covid-19
BHA plan for racing to restart on Flat to limit demand on NHS during coronavirus
Horse racing chiefs plan to restart the sport with Flat meetings, to reduce the demand on the NHS and emergency services.
The British Horseracing Authority's operational plan has May 1 as the aim for races to return without obstacles, as incidents are less likely from a safety aspect.
The National Hunt season finished just days after the Cheltenham Festival, to protect vital services and the health of staff working in the industry during the coronavirus outbreak.
A short trial of meetings without spectators took place and this method is due to be implemented again during the restart.
The ten-page plan from the BHA, released yesterday, says: "We are already anticipating that the initial return to racing is likely to be phased and almost certainly behind closed doors.
Image: Getty) Getty)
"This reflects the likelihood that any easing of the Covid-19 situation, and any associated restrictions and pressures on medical services, will also happen progressively.
"With that in mind, we also expect any return to racing to begin, at least initially, with Flat racing, principally for reasons of safety and to minimise demands on emergency services.
"While every effort will be made to subsequently resume jumping at the earliest opportunity, possibly with the scheduling of some jumpers’ bumpers cards, it may assist jumps trainers to judge whether horses can/should be turned out or kept in training."
Over the next few weeks, BHA executives will make sure everything is in place for race meetings to resume, helping participants and making the most of financial support available.
The BHA has informed the government of the pandemic's economic impact on the sport.
It is estimated racing is worth an estimated £4.1 billion to the UK economy, employing around 20,000 people directly.
Although May 1 is the target to work towards, the BHA has said that is not set in stone.
"We cannot yet set out a timetable for resumption. No one can," the plan added.
Image: PA) PA)
"Our ability to keep resources in place, horses exercised and ready to return to action, will be tested. The industry’s leaders would like to give more certainty over dates, but it is too early to do at present."
The document details five different work streams to support racing through coronavirus; finance, people, equine health and welfare, resumption, and recovery.
Speaking on behalf of the group, a spokesman said: “The industry group is working hard to meet the needs of the racing industry in this period of great uncertainty.
"There has already been a huge collaborative effort and this will continue as we move to a point at which we can resume racing.
"We are publishing the plan so that the industry’s stakeholders and participants can see the extensive programme of work that is underway.
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"We believe this will help avoid duplication and use resources in the best possible way. We will continue to give updates at regular intervals.”
Latest government figures show 1,408 people have died from coronavirus in the UK and 22,141 have tested positive.
The figures are being updated with deaths that have sadly occurred in the community, as well as hospitals.


thedailymirror--2020-03-31--Emotional Holly Willoughby breaks down in tears over family's lockdown song

Emotional Holly Willoughby broke down in tears on today 's This Morning over a family 's lockdown performance .
The Marsh family , from Kent , went viral after filming a a lockdown-themed rendition of a Les Misérables song .
Their uplifting rendition of One Day More featured hilarious and poignant lyrics about not going to school , lack of haircuts and being stuck at home .
Holly was fighting back the tears as she watched the clip and admitted it gave her `` goosebumps '' when she watched it .
`` I love that .
It makes me really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who shocked co-host Phillip Schofield with her reaction .
When Phil asked why she was crying , Holly said : `` It 's really funny so I do n't know why but I think it 's just that family coming together and doing that .
It 's just so nice . ''
The presenters then spoke to the Marsh family live on air - with dad Dr Ben Marsh explaining that apart from playing instruments the kids had no professional musical background .
The history lecturer said : `` We shared all our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seemed to work with different voices .
`` The problem with that song is the boys did n't want to do the romantic parts .
But because we made it about football and pizza and school they were up for that .
It suited everyone . ''
Alfie , 13 ; Thomas , 12 ; Ella , 10 ; and Tess , eight all had their own lines in the song .
Mum Danielle Marsh admitted they were overwhelmed by the global popularity of the song .
She said : `` It is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ craziest 40 hours .
We put it up at half 10 on Sunday night , tagged a few friends and family with birthdays so they can have a bit of a laugh .
`` A few people asked to share it and it snowballed .
It 's been completely bizarre .
Because we 're stuck in our own little bubble it 's easy to forget what 's going on apart from these constant pings on our phones . ''
In agreement with Holly , one viewer tweeted : `` @ hollywills that made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ absolutely incredible the singing family on # ThisMorning I would love to see that daily , '' added another .
A third said : `` How bloody brilliant are the Marsh family ?
! ''
*This Morning airs weekdays on ITV at 10am

This Morning host Holly Willoughby confessed she was 'very emotional' after watching the Marsh family's lockdown-themed Les Misérables song
Emotional Holly Willoughby broke down in tears on today's This Morning over a family's lockdown performance.
The Marsh family, from Kent, went viral after filming a a lockdown-themed rendition of a Les Misérables song.
Their uplifting rendition of One Day More featured hilarious and poignant lyrics about not going to school, lack of haircuts and being stuck at home.
Holly was fighting back the tears as she watched the clip and admitted it gave her "goosebumps" when she watched it.
"I love that. It makes me really emotional watching," admitted Holly, who shocked co-host Phillip Schofield with her reaction.
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When Phil asked why she was crying, Holly said: "It's really funny so I don't know why but I think it's just that family coming together and doing that. It's just so nice."
The presenters then spoke to the Marsh family live on air - with dad Dr Ben Marsh explaining that apart from playing instruments the kids had no professional musical background.
The history lecturer said: "We shared all our experiences and frustrations at home and it seemed to work with different voices.
"The problem with that song is the boys didn't want to do the romantic parts. But because we made it about football and pizza and school they were up for that. It suited everyone."
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Alfie, 13; Thomas, 12; Ella, 10; and Tess, eight all had their own lines in the song.
Mum Danielle Marsh admitted they were overwhelmed by the global popularity of the song.
She said: "It is completely surreal. It's been the craziest 40 hours. We put it up at half 10 on Sunday night, tagged a few friends and family with birthdays so they can have a bit of a laugh.
"A few people asked to share it and it snowballed. It's been completely bizarre. Because we're stuck in our own little bubble it's easy to forget what's going on apart from these constant pings on our phones."
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In agreement with Holly, one viewer tweeted: "@hollywills that made me cry too"
"That was absolutely incredible the singing family on #ThisMorning I would love to see that daily," added another.
A third said: "How bloody brilliant are the Marsh family?!"
*This Morning airs weekdays on ITV at 10am


thedailymirror--2020-03-31--Health experts issue guidance on whether you need to disinfect your food shop

We 're all being hyper-vigilant when it comes to hygiene in the fight against coronavirus - and rightly so .
Supermarkets are enforcing new social distancing rules , with many only allowing a certain number of customers in at any one time , resulting in less of the chaotic scenes we have seen previously .
But do we need to be taking any precautions with the food we buy when we take it into our homes ?
It 's a concern many of us have questioned - with one woman even sharing a photo on Twitter of her mum soaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bath .
Both the NHS and the World Health Organisation ( WHO ) have spoken out to reassure shoppers that it 's 'unlikely ' shoppers can be infected with the virus through groceries , or its packaging .
The NHS has said : `` It 's very unlikely [ coronavirus ] can be spread through things like packages or food '' - with the government 's own guidance stating : `` COVID-19 is a respiratory illness .
It is not known to be transmitted by exposure to food or food packaging . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ products , saying : `` The likelihood of an infected person contaminating commercial goods is low and the risk of catching the virus that causes COVID-19 from a package that has been moved , travelled , and exposed to different conditions and temperature is also low . ''
Stephen Baker , from the Department of Medicine at the University of Cambridge , said viruses - unlike bacteria - do not survive well outside the body , and described the risk when it comes to supermarket food and home deliveries as 'not zero ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ washing fruit and vegetables as normal , and said although food in packages would be unlikely to make anyone ill , the packages themselves can be wiped down if there are any concerns .
NHS guidelines for washing fruit and veg can be found here .
Being in shops themselves may carry a higher risk , however , with Dr Baker adding that if you touch the same surface as someone who has sneezed on to their hands then 'that 's going to be a bigger problem ' .
Handles of trolleys , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ used by other shoppers , so it 's vital you follow guidelines to properly wash your hands when you return from the shop and after putting your groceries away .
You should also avoid touching your face and make sure you wash your hands before you eat .
The government website advises : `` Although it is very unlikely that coronavirus is transmitted through food , as a matter of good hygiene practice anyone handling food should wash their hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds .
`` This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ routine , before and after handling food , and especially after being in a public place , blowing their nose , coughing , or sneezing . ''

The NHS, World Health Organisation and the government have all said it is 'highly unlikely' coronavirus can be transmitted through food - but there's still precautions you can be taking
Coronavirus: Health experts advise on whether you need to disinfect your food shop
We're all being hyper-vigilant when it comes to hygiene in the fight against coronavirus - and rightly so.
Supermarkets are enforcing new social distancing rules, with many only allowing a certain number of customers in at any one time, resulting in less of the chaotic scenes we have seen previously.
But do we need to be taking any precautions with the food we buy when we take it into our homes?
It's a concern many of us have questioned - with one woman even sharing a photo on Twitter of her mum soaking her entire Tesco food shop in the bath.
Both the NHS and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have spoken out to reassure shoppers that it's 'unlikely' shoppers can be infected with the virus through groceries, or its packaging.
Image: GETTY STOCK IMAGE) GETTY STOCK IMAGE)
The NHS has said: "It's very unlikely [coronavirus] can be spread through things like packages or food" - with the government's own guidance stating: "COVID-19 is a respiratory illness. It is not known to be transmitted by exposure to food or food packaging."
WHO echoed this when talking about commercial products, saying: "The likelihood of an infected person contaminating commercial goods is low and the risk of catching the virus that causes COVID-19 from a package that has been moved, travelled, and exposed to different conditions and temperature is also low."
Stephen Baker, from the Department of Medicine at the University of Cambridge, said viruses - unlike bacteria - do not survive well outside the body, and described the risk when it comes to supermarket food and home deliveries as 'not zero' but 'really low'.
He advised washing fruit and vegetables as normal, and said although food in packages would be unlikely to make anyone ill, the packages themselves can be wiped down if there are any concerns.
NHS guidelines for washing fruit and veg can be found here.
Image: PA) PA)
Being in shops themselves may carry a higher risk, however, with Dr Baker adding that if you touch the same surface as someone who has sneezed on to their hands then 'that's going to be a bigger problem'.
Handles of trolleys, baskets and self-checkout machines are all commonly used by other shoppers, so it's vital you follow guidelines to properly wash your hands when you return from the shop and after putting your groceries away.
You should also avoid touching your face and make sure you wash your hands before you eat.
The government website advises: "Although it is very unlikely that coronavirus is transmitted through food, as a matter of good hygiene practice anyone handling food should wash their hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
"This should be done as a matter of routine, before and after handling food, and especially after being in a public place, blowing their nose, coughing, or sneezing."


thedailymirror--2020-03-31--Tottenham chief Levy confirms coronavirus wage cuts in strong-worded statement

Tottenham chief Daniel Levy has confirmed the club have given non-playing staff a 20 per cent pay cut as the financial fallout from the coronavirus pandemic begins to show .
Spurs have followed Premier League rivals Newcastle in furloughing staff , with 550 employees getting 80 per cent of their salary for the next two months .
In a strong-worded statement released on Tuesday , Levy has also opened up on the challenges of running the Premier League club during this economic uncertainty .
Levy , who is also taking a cut , said : `` We have seen some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as Barcelona , Bayern Munich and Juventus take steps to reduce their costs .
`` Yesterday , having already taken steps to reduce costs , we ourselves made the difficult decision – in order to protect jobs – to reduce the remuneration of all 550 non-playing directors and employees for April and May by 20 % utilising , where appropriate , the Government ’ s furlough scheme .
`` We shall continue to review this position . ''
The Spurs supremo also backed the Government 's decision to effectively shut down the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ industries `` crushed '' .
He added : `` The decision by governments around the world to effectively close down economies with unheard of peacetime impacts on civil liberties in order to minimise the terrible effects of the COVID-19 pandemic is the right one to protect human lives .
`` The crushing devastation on industries in many countries , the inter-dependence of international trade and travel in every aspect of our daily life is only now beginning to be felt .
`` Every person on this planet will be affected and in my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so impactful .
`` The Club ’ s operations have effectively ceased , some of our fans will have lost their jobs and most will be worried about their future .
`` Our sponsors will be concerned about their businesses and our media partners have no certainty when we may play games again or whether we will be allowed to play in front of our fans .
`` In the meantime , the Club has an annual cost base running into hundreds of millions of pounds . ''

Tottenham have given non-playing staff a 20 per cent pay cut as the financial fallout from the coronavirus crisis continues
Tottenham chief Daniel Levy has confirmed the club have given non-playing staff a 20 per cent pay cut as the financial fallout from the coronavirus pandemic begins to show.
Spurs have followed Premier League rivals Newcastle in furloughing staff, with 550 employees getting 80 per cent of their salary for the next two months.
In a strong-worded statement released on Tuesday, Levy has also opened up on the challenges of running the Premier League club during this economic uncertainty.
Levy, who is also taking a cut, said: "We have seen some of the biggest clubs in the world such as Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Juventus take steps to reduce their costs.
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"Yesterday, having already taken steps to reduce costs, we ourselves made the difficult decision – in order to protect jobs – to reduce the remuneration of all 550 non-playing directors and employees for April and May by 20% utilising, where appropriate, the Government’s furlough scheme.
"We shall continue to review this position."
The Spurs supremo also backed the Government's decision to effectively shut down the country, despite the lockdown seeing many industries "crushed".
Image: Richard Heathcote) Richard Heathcote)
He added: "The decision by governments around the world to effectively close down economies with unheard of peacetime impacts on civil liberties in order to minimise the terrible effects of the COVID-19 pandemic is the right one to protect human lives.
"The crushing devastation on industries in many countries, the inter-dependence of international trade and travel in every aspect of our daily life is only now beginning to be felt.
"Every person on this planet will be affected and in my lifetime I cannot think of something so impactful.
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"The Club’s operations have effectively ceased, some of our fans will have lost their jobs and most will be worried about their future.
"Our sponsors will be concerned about their businesses and our media partners have no certainty when we may play games again or whether we will be allowed to play in front of our fans.
"In the meantime, the Club has an annual cost base running into hundreds of millions of pounds."


thedailymirror--2020-03-31--Virgin Orbit is developing a ventilator to help in the fight against coronavirus

It ’ s best known for its rockets and satellites , but now Virgin Orbit has turned its attention to the coronavirus pandemic .
The firm , which was founded by Sir Richard Branson , is developing a new ventilator to help in the fight against COVID-19 .
Virgin Orbit explained : “ On a normal day , we ’ re building rockets and other equipment for space launch ; we are not medical doctors nor are we usually manufacturers of medical devices .
“ But we do have a team of incredibly innovative and agile thinkers — experts in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — who are eager to lend a hand.
” The Virgin Orbit team is consulting with the Bridge Ventilator Consortium ( BVC ) , led by the University of California Irvine ( UCI ) and the University of Texas at Austin to develop its bridge ventilator .
Dr Brian Wong , from UCI , explained : “ We face a slow-motion Dunkirk , and getting ventilators out there is very important to save lives .
“ The demand outstrips supply , so it is important the government , industry , academia , non-profits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ identify solutions , and design and construct them as fast as possible.
” The designers took rapid scaling into account from the beginning of the design process , taking advantage of Virgin Orbit ’ s robust assembly process .
Virgin Orbit claims that the finished product will be ready in early April , and could quickly enter mass production .
Dan Hart , CEO at Virgin Orbit , said : “ We are all heartbroken each night as we turn on the news and see the predicament facing doctors and nurses as they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have never seen our team working harder .
Never seen ideas moving quicker from design to prototype .
We are hopeful that this device can help as we all prepare for the challenges ahead .
”

VIRGIN ORBIT PLANS TO MASS-PRODUCE NEW MEDICAL BREATHING DEVICE TO HELP FIGHT CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
VIRGIN ORBIT PLANS TO MASS-PRODUCE NEW MEDICAL BREATHING DEVICE TO HELP FIGHT CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
The space firm, founded by Sir Richard Branson, is developing a new ventilator to help in the fight against COVID-19
Virgin Orbit is developing a ventilator to help in the fight against coronavirus
It’s best known for its rockets and satellites, but now Virgin Orbit has turned its attention to the coronavirus pandemic.
The firm, which was founded by Sir Richard Branson, is developing a new ventilator to help in the fight against COVID-19.
Virgin Orbit explained: “On a normal day, we’re building rockets and other equipment for space launch; we are not medical doctors nor are we usually manufacturers of medical devices.
“But we do have a team of incredibly innovative and agile thinkers — experts in designing, fabricating, programming, testing — who are eager to lend a hand.”
The Virgin Orbit team is consulting with the Bridge Ventilator Consortium (BVC), led by the University of California Irvine (UCI) and the University of Texas at Austin to develop its bridge ventilator.
Image: Virgin Orbit) Virgin Orbit)
Dr Brian Wong, from UCI, explained: “We face a slow-motion Dunkirk, and getting ventilators out there is very important to save lives.
“The demand outstrips supply, so it is important the government, industry, academia, non-profits, and the community work together to identify solutions, and design and construct them as fast as possible.”
The designers took rapid scaling into account from the beginning of the design process, taking advantage of Virgin Orbit’s robust assembly process.
Virgin Orbit claims that the finished product will be ready in early April, and could quickly enter mass production.
Dan Hart, CEO at Virgin Orbit, said: “We are all heartbroken each night as we turn on the news and see the predicament facing doctors and nurses as they heroically work to save lives.
“I have never seen our team working harder. Never seen ideas moving quicker from design to prototype. We are hopeful that this device can help as we all prepare for the challenges ahead.”


thedailymirror--2020-03-31--Piers Morgan suffers Good Morning Britain blunder after coronavirus restrictions

Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan revealed a slight make-up mishap to viewers on Tuesday morning , as he returned to host the show .
Piers has been hosting GMB throughout the UK lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic .
With the government ordering all non-essential workers and others to remain home as COVID-19 cases increase in the UK and around the world , Piers and co-host Susanna remain in the studio to deliver the news to viewers .
Susanna had been in isolation for two weeks because her son had symptoms , before returning this morning .
While Susanna is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behind the scenes remain out of the studio for the foreseeable .
Piers explained that they were trying to keep as few people in the building as possible to maintain social distancing , and to avoid the virus spreading .
With a `` dramatic '' reduction in crew and in-studio guests , less and less people are in the studio day by day .
Some of the first crew members to leave were the hair and make-up artists , with everyone on the show instead doing their own looks .
Even Piers has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to avoid contact , and he 's been `` struggling '' with it slightly .
While he said his hair was fine , Piers confessed he suffered a little blunder when it came to the make-up and powder on his face .
The touch-ups for the camera left him with orange marks in places , and in his hair .
Showing viewers the side of his head , Piers confessed to fans and Susanna that it was n't quite working out .
He said : `` I had a moment this morning , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see but I missed with the brush . ''
As Susanna commented he 'd `` painted his temples '' , he replied : `` I 've basically painted my greying temples orange , which looks like one of those ghastly hair dyes that people do .
Bright tangerine orange here . ''
Susanna quipped : `` No one 's gon na criticise you in the circumstances '' , with Piers adding : `` It 's not easy , it 's a struggle . ''
The GMB team were clearly amused , displaying an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beside Piers ' face .

Piers Morgan confessed the limited crew at Good Morning Britain left him with no option but to do his own hair and make-up
Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan revealed a slight make-up mishap to viewers on Tuesday morning, as he returned to host the show.
Piers has been hosting GMB throughout the UK lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic.
With the government ordering all non-essential workers and others to remain home as COVID-19 cases increase in the UK and around the world, Piers and co-host Susanna remain in the studio to deliver the news to viewers.
Susanna had been in isolation for two weeks because her son had symptoms, before returning this morning.
While Susanna is back, many of the crew especially behind the scenes remain out of the studio for the foreseeable.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Piers explained that they were trying to keep as few people in the building as possible to maintain social distancing, and to avoid the virus spreading.
With a "dramatic" reduction in crew and in-studio guests, less and less people are in the studio day by day.
Some of the first crew members to leave were the hair and make-up artists, with everyone on the show instead doing their own looks.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Even Piers has been forced to do his own make-up to avoid contact, and he's been "struggling" with it slightly.
While he said his hair was fine, Piers confessed he suffered a little blunder when it came to the make-up and powder on his face.
The touch-ups for the camera left him with orange marks in places, and in his hair.
Showing viewers the side of his head, Piers confessed to fans and Susanna that it wasn't quite working out.
Image: ITV) ITV)
He said: "I had a moment this morning, I don't know if you can see but I missed with the brush."
As Susanna commented he'd "painted his temples", he replied: "I've basically painted my greying temples orange, which looks like one of those ghastly hair dyes that people do. Bright tangerine orange here."
Susanna quipped: "No one's gonna criticise you in the circumstances", with Piers adding: "It's not easy, it's a struggle."
The GMB team were clearly amused, displaying an image of a tangerine on the screen beside Piers' face.
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays at 6am on ITV.


thedailymirror--2020-03-31--Gary Lineker's son George shows off bad coronavirus symptoms by downing vinegar

Gary Lineker ’ s son George went to the extreme to show how bad his coronavirus symptoms have been .
The eldest offspring , 28 , went to great lengths to reveal he had lost his sense of taste and smell in a clip shared on Instagram on Monday .
George decided to knock back a neat glass of vinegar to show his 40K following he has definitely lost his tastebuds .
It 's day 12 of isolation and he reported he still ca n't taste or smell anything which have been counted among the symptoms of COVID-19 .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ polished off a glass of vinegar which he embellished with a squeeze of lemon juice .
He said : `` A little taste challenge .
I think I ’ m on about day 12 of not being able to smell or taste anything .
`` Get some vinegar in here , that will do .
Some lemon , put that in .
Here we go . ''
Post-challenge , George admitted it was `` quite strange '' when he could n't taste the vinegar .
Previously , Gary explained his whole family were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when George started showing symptoms of the deadly bug which has been sweeping the globe in a pandemic .
The former footballer updated his fans about his quarantine situation on Twitter .
`` In self isolation as @ GeorgeLineker has symptoms .
They ’ re not the regular ones , but complete loss of sense of taste and smell .
`` Odd these have not been pointed out much .
`` Been nearly a week and has spent time at mine .
I ’ ve been vigilant , hand washing/distancing but isolation it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to four sons George , Harry , Tobias and Angus with his ex-wife Michelle Cockayne .

GARY LINEKER'S SON GEORGE GOES EXTREME TO SHOW CORONAVIRUS SYMPTOMS BY DOWNING VINEGAR
GARY LINEKER'S SON GEORGE GOES EXTREME TO SHOW CORONAVIRUS SYMPTOMS BY DOWNING VINEGAR
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Gary Lineker's son George, 28, showed what it was like to have the coronavirus symptoms of no taste by knocking back neat vinegar
Gary Lineker’s son George went to the extreme to show how bad his coronavirus symptoms have been.
The eldest offspring, 28, went to great lengths to reveal he had lost his sense of taste and smell in a clip shared on Instagram on Monday.
George decided to knock back a neat glass of vinegar to show his 40K following he has definitely lost his tastebuds.
It's day 12 of isolation and he reported he still can't taste or smell anything which have been counted among the symptoms of COVID-19.
In a clip, Gary's eldest son polished off a glass of vinegar which he embellished with a squeeze of lemon juice.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
He said: "A little taste challenge. I think I’m on about day 12 of not being able to smell or taste anything.
"Get some vinegar in here, that will do. Some lemon, put that in. Here we go."
Post-challenge, George admitted it was "quite strange" when he couldn't taste the vinegar.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Previously, Gary explained his whole family were plunged into isolation.
They begun isolating when George started showing symptoms of the deadly bug which has been sweeping the globe in a pandemic.
The former footballer updated his fans about his quarantine situation on Twitter.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"In self isolation as @GeorgeLineker has symptoms. They’re not the regular ones, but complete loss of sense of taste and smell.
"Odd these have not been pointed out much.
"Been nearly a week and has spent time at mine. I’ve been vigilant, hand washing/distancing but isolation it is."
He's the father to four sons George, Harry, Tobias and Angus with his ex-wife Michelle Cockayne.


thedailymirror--2020-03-31--Parents won't get free school meal supermarket vouchers for two weeks in April

Hundreds of schools in England and Wales are being urged to sign up to a new supermarket scheme that will give parents vouchers to claim free school meals at their local supermarket .
The initiative is part of emergency measures being put in place during the coronavirus outbreak - which has resulted in schools being closed across the country .
Under the scheme , children in receipt of free school means will be sent a £15 coupon that families can redeem at their local supermarket .
It 's designed to support low income households who may struggle to afford the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home full time during the outbreak .
The vouchers can be spent on food at a range of shops including Sainsbury ’ s , Tesco , Asda , Morrisons , Waitrose and M & S , with the Department says it is working to get more shops to join the scheme as soon as possible .
However , parents are being warned it wo n't apply for two weeks in April when the Easter holidays commence .
This is because the scheme only runs during term time , which means the Easter fortnight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ While the Easter break may vary at some schools , for most , this will be the period from April 6 to April 17 2020 .
This week , schools will start receiving emails from the Department for Education ’ s chosen supplier , Edenred , asking them to sign up to the scheme .
Parents will then receive the voucher through their child ’ s school , which can then be redeemed online via a code , or sent to their house as a gift card and used at supermarkets across the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the National Association of Headteachers ( NAHT ) , said : `` This is welcome news for schools and families .
This new system fills in one of the remaining gaps in the complex jigsaw puzzle of provision that has arisen from the Covid-19 crisis .
`` There may be some kinks to work out of the scheme , especially as it has been developed at pace , but at least there is some certainty available now .
`` The government has done the right thing by ensuring that vouchers can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , making it more practical for families to use the vouchers .
`` Many schools had already developed their own schemes and local solutions , so it is good to see that they will be able to continue these if they ’ re working well or adopt the new scheme if they feel that would be better .
We ’ ll be working with the government to make sure this system works as effectively as everyone hopes it will . ''

Schools will soon be able to provide every eligible child with a weekly shopping voucher worth £15 to spend at supermarkets during the crisis - but it may not apply straight away
Hundreds of schools in England and Wales are being urged to sign up to a new supermarket scheme that will give parents vouchers to claim free school meals at their local supermarket.
The initiative is part of emergency measures being put in place during the coronavirus outbreak - which has resulted in schools being closed across the country.
Under the scheme, children in receipt of free school means will be sent a £15 coupon that families can redeem at their local supermarket.
It's designed to support low income households who may struggle to afford the additional costs associated with having their children home full time during the outbreak.
The vouchers can be spent on food at a range of shops including Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Waitrose and M&S, with the Department says it is working to get more shops to join the scheme as soon as possible.
However, parents are being warned it won't apply for two weeks in April when the Easter holidays commence.
Image: Philip Coburn) Philip Coburn)
This is because the scheme only runs during term time, which means the Easter fortnight is excluded from the qualifying period.
While the Easter break may vary at some schools, for most, this will be the period from April 6 to April 17 2020.
This week, schools will start receiving emails from the Department for Education’s chosen supplier, Edenred, asking them to sign up to the scheme.
Parents will then receive the voucher through their child’s school, which can then be redeemed online via a code, or sent to their house as a gift card and used at supermarkets across the country.
Paul Whiteman, general secretary of the National Association of Headteachers (NAHT), said: "This is welcome news for schools and families. This new system fills in one of the remaining gaps in the complex jigsaw puzzle of provision that has arisen from the Covid-19 crisis.
"There may be some kinks to work out of the scheme, especially as it has been developed at pace, but at least there is some certainty available now.
"The government has done the right thing by ensuring that vouchers can be used at a range of different shops, making it more practical for families to use the vouchers.
"Many schools had already developed their own schemes and local solutions, so it is good to see that they will be able to continue these if they’re working well or adopt the new scheme if they feel that would be better. We’ll be working with the government to make sure this system works as effectively as everyone hopes it will."