thedailymirror--2020-05-07--G-Eazy slams ex Lana Del Rey in brutal new diss track claiming she's 'all drama'

Rapper G-Eazy has called out his ex Lana Del Rey in a new track and claims she wants him back .
The Still Be Friends artist , 30 , has performed a new diss track with singer Jack Harlow , entitled Moana .
However , the song also contains a reference to a former flame of his , Lana Del Rey .
G-Eazy , full name Gerald Earl Gillum , is believed to have dated the Doin ' Time singer , 34 , back in 2017 .
Yet , in his new song he not only hinted that she wants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but also suggests she was n't exactly drama-free when they were together .
The lyrics state : `` I know a Keisha and I know Lana , they try to get me back , but I ’ m like , “ No , nah , nah . ''
Yet , that was n't all that G-Eazy had to say , either .
He adds : `` I ’ m sorry , I don ’ t want no drama , nah , that ’ s a hard no , pass . ''
Other stars @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Moana include Diddy , Snoop Dogg and Jamie Foxx .
G-Eazy has also dated 25-year-old pop singer Halsey , but they broke up recently .
Meanwhile , Lana , born Elizabeth Grant , has recently split up with her boyfriend , 46-year-old police officer Sean Larkin .
Speaking to The New York Times , reality star Larkin has confirmed that he and the Video Games singer are on a break .
Larkin said : `` Right now , we ’ re just friends .
`` We still talk and whatnot , we just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The former couple made a major red carpet appearance earlier this year when he accompanied Lana to the Grammy Awards , where she was nominated for Record of the Year for her hit album , Norman F***ing Rockwell .
Del Rey ultimately lost out , however , to new kid on the block Billie Eilish .
Still , fans of Lana Del Rey still have a new album to look forward to this year when she releases her new album White Hot Forever .
With such continued success , we doubt Lana is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
Are you a fan of G-Eazy or Lana Del Rey ?
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Rapper G-Eazy has referenced his relationship with singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey on his new track with Jack Harlow, entitled Moana
G-Eazy slams ex Lana Del Rey in brutal new diss track claiming she's 'all drama'
Rapper G-Eazy has called out his ex Lana Del Rey in a new track and claims she wants him back.
The Still Be Friends artist, 30, has performed a new diss track with singer Jack Harlow, entitled Moana.
However, the song also contains a reference to a former flame of his, Lana Del Rey.
G-Eazy, full name Gerald Earl Gillum, is believed to have dated the Doin' Time singer, 34, back in 2017.
Yet, in his new song he not only hinted that she wants to get back together with him, but also suggests she wasn't exactly drama-free when they were together.
The lyrics state: "I know a Keisha and I know Lana, they try to get me back, but I’m like, “No, nah, nah."
Yet, that wasn't all that G-Eazy had to say, either.
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
He adds: "I’m sorry, I don’t want no drama, nah, that’s a hard no, pass."
Other stars who feature in the music video for Moana include Diddy, Snoop Dogg and Jamie Foxx.
G-Eazy has also dated 25-year-old pop singer Halsey, but they broke up recently.
Meanwhile, Lana, born Elizabeth Grant, has recently split up with her boyfriend, 46-year-old police officer Sean Larkin.
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
Speaking to The New York Times, reality star Larkin has confirmed that he and the Video Games singer are on a break.
Larkin said: "Right now, we’re just friends.
"We still talk and whatnot, we just have busy schedules right now."
The former couple made a major red carpet appearance earlier this year when he accompanied Lana to the Grammy Awards, where she was nominated for Record of the Year for her hit album, Norman F***ing Rockwell.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Del Rey ultimately lost out, however, to new kid on the block Billie Eilish.
Still, fans of Lana Del Rey still have a new album to look forward to this year when she releases her new album White Hot Forever.
With such continued success, we doubt Lana is worrying too much about G-Eazy right now!
Are you a fan of G-Eazy or Lana Del Rey? Let us know in the comments below.
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webtv@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033.


thedailymirror--2020-05-07--Jesy Nelson sparks concerns as she shows off badly sunburnt chest in tiny bikini

Jesy Nelson has sparked concern amongst her Instagram followers .
The Little Mix siren , 28 , got unimpressed tongues wagging when she shared a sexy snap of herself showing off her killer curves in a skimpy bikini .
But while she looked stunning , fans were worried about the bad sunburn on her chest .
Blissfully unaware of the reaction it would cause , Jesy made sure to make the most of the unexpected good weather , and decided to lap up every ray of sunshine while trying to catch a tan in her swimwear .
Jesy poses up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tummy and tiny waist in the baby pink bikini which was designed and created by her Little Mix band mate and best friend , Leigh-Anne Pinnock .
Despite the fact that she looked utterly sensational in the sexy number , upon seeing the image , fans were more concerned about the star 's health than her appearance .
Rushing to the comment section of her latest post , concerned fans and followers alike urged the star to protect herself in the sunshine after revealing her sunburnt skin .
`` I really ca n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be honest .
This is not what a good role model promotes .
Please be more careful , '' shared one unimpressed follower .
While another echoed : `` Oh wow , that looks really painful .
Maybe cover up and stay out of the sun love ! ''
`` Jesy , look after yourself in the sun .
That looks like a pretty bad sunburn .
It only takes a second to throw on some protection '' a third suggested .
With a fourth adding : `` Not exactly something you should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but this might encourage young and impressionable girls to go out and get scalded just as you have done .
Think about it . ''
The Little Mix singer finished off the sexy ensemble with an on-trend head scarf which protected her noggin from the sun 's harsh rays .
She wore her signature makeup look which consisted of a winged eye-liner flick and her classic bronzy glow .
Jesy 's rather controversial snap comes after the Wings singer decided to delete every trace of her relationship with Chris Hughes on social media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her fiery 18-month-romance with the former Love Island finalist , 27 , over the phone while they were miles apart during lockdown .
And now , just four weeks later , it appears that Jesy has fully moved on from the split after she made the decision to delete all traces of her romance with Chris from her Instagram page .
The Break Up Song hitmaker has received both praise and backlash from fans after they noticed that she had unfollowed Chris on the social media site .

Little Mix have an at home dance party for their new music video, filmed in lockdown
Little Mix have an at home dance party for their new music video, filmed in lockdown
Little Mix star Jesy Nelson showcased her killer curves in a tiny two-piece, but fans were more concerned about her sunburned chest
Jesy Nelson has sparked concern amongst her Instagram followers.
The Little Mix siren, 28, got unimpressed tongues wagging when she shared a sexy snap of herself showing off her killer curves in a skimpy bikini.
But while she looked stunning, fans were worried about the bad sunburn on her chest.
Blissfully unaware of the reaction it would cause, Jesy made sure to make the most of the unexpected good weather, and decided to lap up every ray of sunshine while trying to catch a tan in her swimwear.
Jesy poses up a storm as she displays her toned tummy and tiny waist in the baby pink bikini which was designed and created by her Little Mix band mate and best friend, Leigh-Anne Pinnock.
Image: jesynelson/Instagram) jesynelson/Instagram)
Despite the fact that she looked utterly sensational in the sexy number, upon seeing the image, fans were more concerned about the star's health than her appearance.
Rushing to the comment section of her latest post, concerned fans and followers alike urged the star to protect herself in the sunshine after revealing her sunburnt skin.
"I really can't believe what I'm seeing here to be honest. This is not what a good role model promotes. Please be more careful," shared one unimpressed follower.
While another echoed: "Oh wow, that looks really painful. Maybe cover up and stay out of the sun love!"
"Jesy, look after yourself in the sun. That looks like a pretty bad sunburn. It only takes a second to throw on some protection" a third suggested.
With a fourth adding: "Not exactly something you should be promoting. You look incredible, but this might encourage young and impressionable girls to go out and get scalded just as you have done. Think about it."
Image: Jesy Nelson/Instagram) Jesy Nelson/Instagram)
The Little Mix singer finished off the sexy ensemble with an on-trend head scarf which protected her noggin from the sun's harsh rays.
She wore her signature makeup look which consisted of a winged eye-liner flick and her classic bronzy glow.
Mirror Online has contacted Jesy's reps for comment.
Jesy's rather controversial snap comes after the Wings singer decided to delete every trace of her relationship with Chris Hughes on social media.
Image: jesynelson/Instagram) jesynelson/Instagram)
The singer pulled the plug on her fiery 18-month-romance with the former Love Island finalist, 27, over the phone while they were miles apart during lockdown.
And now, just four weeks later, it appears that Jesy has fully moved on from the split after she made the decision to delete all traces of her romance with Chris from her Instagram page.
The Break Up Song hitmaker has received both praise and backlash from fans after they noticed that she had unfollowed Chris on the social media site.


thedailymirror--2020-05-07--Adele 'won't badmouth ex-husband Simon Konecki' on new album to protect her son

Adele 's fans are itching for her new music , but it 's claimed her next album will be different from the others .
The Someone Like You singer , 32 , announced she 'd split from her husband of three years Simon Konecki , 46 , last year .
But she wo n't be following her old pattern of putting her heartbreak into an album , and instead will leave out anything too personal for the sake of their seven-year-old son Angelo .
Adele , who has recently been showing off her rumoured seven stone weight loss , has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ throw Simon under the bus '' .
A source told The Sun : `` Adele does not want Simon to suffer or be humiliated on this album .
`` She enjoyed a great relationship with him and they are both immensely proud of their son . ''
The insider added : `` She does not want Angelo learning about any of their issues through her songs , especially as he is getting older and kids are more aware of what she does for a living . ''
Instead it 's claimed the new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ range of emotions and subjects , reflecting on her journey and experiences as a mother '' .
Adele confirmed she had separated from husband of three years Simon in a statement last year .
In it the former couple voiced their shared commitment to their son .
Her spokesperson said : `` They are committed to raising their son together lovingly .
As always they ask for privacy .
`` There will be no further comment . ''
They had reportedly been living separate lives

Adele split from her husband of three years Simon Konecki last year but their breakup won't feature heavily on her new album, it's claimed
Adele 'won't badmouth ex-husband Simon Konecki' on new album to 'protect' her son
Adele's fans are itching for her new music, but it's claimed her next album will be different from the others.
The Someone Like You singer, 32, announced she'd split from her husband of three years Simon Konecki, 46, last year.
But she won't be following her old pattern of putting her heartbreak into an album, and instead will leave out anything too personal for the sake of their seven-year-old son Angelo.
Adele, who has recently been showing off her rumoured seven stone weight loss, has reportedly decided that she won't "throw Simon under the bus".
A source told The Sun: "Adele does not want Simon to suffer or be humiliated on this album.
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
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"She enjoyed a great relationship with him and they are both immensely proud of their son."
The insider added: "She does not want Angelo learning about any of their issues through her songs, especially as he is getting older and kids are more aware of what she does for a living."
Instead it's claimed the new album will focus on a "wide range of emotions and subjects, reflecting on her journey and experiences as a mother".
Image: Richard Young/REX/Shutterstock) Richard Young/REX/Shutterstock)
Mirror Online has contacted Adele's reps for comment.
Adele confirmed she had separated from husband of three years Simon in a statement last year.
In it the former couple voiced their shared commitment to their son.
Image: MDM) MDM)
Her spokesperson said: "They are committed to raising their son together lovingly. As always they ask for privacy.
"There will be no further comment."
They had reportedly been living separate lives


thedailymirror--2020-05-07--Celebrity Juice lockdown special falls apart as Holly rages at distracted team

Celebrity Juice aired its lockdown special on Thursday night , filmed from the homes of its cheeky presenter Keith Lemon and the celebrity panel .
Holly Willoughby , Mel B , Laura Whitmore , Matt Goss , Ben Shephard , and Emily Atack took part in the show via video calls , but the whole thing fell apart .
Keith , who was celebrating his birthday , introduced a challenge where the celebrities were asked to watch a video of cartoons of celebrities doing things that rhymed with their names .
But after the video played , departing team captain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which rhymes they saw , and a baffled Emily had a confession to make .
`` I did n't look properly , I did n't know what was happening ! ''
she giggled .
`` Oh my god !
Emily '' exclaimed Holly , throwing her hands up in the air .
`` She then asked Matt the same question , and he revealed : ' I 've got to be honest ...
I thought it was the intro to a competition or something .
Holly covered her face with her hands in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ god , guys !
`` You 've got one job and you 've literally got nothing else to do other than pay attention to the screen in front of you !
`` What is actually wrong with you !
? ''
Guilty-looking Emily replied : `` I do n't know what we 're meant to be looking for ! ''
Keith explained again , and Emily and Matt admitted they only got one rhyme each .
Holly had five , to which she exclaimed `` Thank god I 'm here ! ''
and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ six .
Despite the difficulties , the show was a hit with viewers and its lockdown special , which was Holly 's last ever episode on the show , got rave reviews on Twitter .
`` Best # celebrityjuice I 've seen !
@ CelebJuice `` wrote one .
`` I think # CelebrityJuice @ CelebJuice should stay with this format , funniest I have seen in so long # LockdownTV @ lemontwittor @ hollywills # sofunny `` gushed a third .

Holly Willoughby's last ever Celebrity Juice appearance was a lockdown special via video, and she was furious at her distracted team mates Emily Atack and Matt Goss
Celebrity Juice lockdown special falls apart as Holly rages at distracted teammates
Celebrity Juice aired its lockdown special on Thursday night, filmed from the homes of its cheeky presenter Keith Lemon and the celebrity panel.
Holly Willoughby, Mel B, Laura Whitmore, Matt Goss, Ben Shephard, and Emily Atack took part in the show via video calls, but the whole thing fell apart.
Keith, who was celebrating his birthday, introduced a challenge where the celebrities were asked to watch a video of cartoons of celebrities doing things that rhymed with their names.
But after the video played, departing team captain Holly asked the celebrities on her team which rhymes they saw, and a baffled Emily had a confession to make.
Image: ITV) ITV)
"I didn't look properly, I didn't know what was happening!" she giggled.
"Oh my god! Emily" exclaimed Holly, throwing her hands up in the air.
"She then asked Matt the same question, and he revealed: 'I've got to be honest... I thought it was the intro to a competition or something.
"I didn't watch it either."
Holly covered her face with her hands in exasperation and shouted: "Oh my god, guys!
"You've got one job and you've literally got nothing else to do other than pay attention to the screen in front of you!
"What is actually wrong with you!?"
Guilty-looking Emily replied: "I don't know what we're meant to be looking for!"
"I literally give up," replied Holly.
Keith explained again, and Emily and Matt admitted they only got one rhyme each.
Holly had five, to which she exclaimed "Thank god I'm here!" and Mel, Ben and Laura each had six.
Despite the difficulties, the show was a hit with viewers and its lockdown special, which was Holly's last ever episode on the show, got rave reviews on Twitter.
"Best #celebrityjuice I've seen ! @CelebJuice " wrote one.
Another wrote: " @lemontwittor loved #CelebrityJuice Lockdown".
"I think #CelebrityJuice @CelebJuice should stay with this format, funniest I have seen in so long #LockdownTV @lemontwittor @hollywills #sofunny " gushed a third.


thedailymirror--2020-05-07--Mum posts heartbreaking final Facebook post before she's killed in her home

A young mum who was killed in her home had posted a heartbreaking final Facebook post saying she hoped the coronavirus pandemic would `` make us stronger '' and `` kinder to people '' .
Tragic Ellie Price , 26 , was discovered at a townhouse in Melbourne , Australia , on Monday .
It is thought she could have been dead for up to five days , having suffered a serious assault .
Police are now searching for her missing ex in connection with her death .
Detectives have not confirmed a cause of death , but warned the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 33 .
Officers from Victoria Police have conducted `` significant '' searches for him , news.com reports .
Ms Price 's body was found at around 2.15pm .
The mum , who had a young son , wrote in her last Facebook post : “ COVID-19 taken me by surprise .
“ Sorry for all the lives lost RIP .
May this make us stronger kinder to people more grateful of the little things in life and most of all our loved ones .
Detective Inspector Tim Day told ABC : `` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have suffered an assault at that time and she [ her body ] may have been in those premises for a number of days , perhaps five days , '' he said .
He continued : `` Barbaro and Ellie were known to each other and are believed to have been in a relationship from time to time since about October 2019 . ''

Tragic Ellie Price, 26, was found dead in her Melbourne home on Monday. Police are now searching for her missing ex, Ricardo Barbaro, in connection with her death
A young mum who was killed in her home had posted a heartbreaking final Facebook post saying she hoped the coronavirus pandemic would "make us stronger" and "kinder to people".
Tragic Ellie Price, 26, was discovered at a townhouse in Melbourne, Australia, on Monday.
It is thought she could have been dead for up to five days, having suffered a serious assault.
Police are now searching for her missing ex in connection with her death.
Detectives have not confirmed a cause of death, but warned the public not to approach Ricardo Barbaro, 33.
Image: Victoria Police) Victoria Police)
Officers from Victoria Police have conducted "significant" searches for him, news.com reports.
Ms Price's body was found at around 2.15pm.
The mum, who had a young son, wrote in her last Facebook post: “COVID-19 taken me by surprise.
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
“Sorry for all the lives lost RIP. May this make us stronger kinder to people more grateful of the little things in life and most of all our loved ones.
“Don’t take life for granted.”
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
Detective Inspector Tim Day told ABC : "The investigation thus far is indicating Ellie may have suffered an assault at that time and she [her body] may have been in those premises for a number of days, perhaps five days," he said.
"She's suffered a significant assault."
He continued: "Barbaro and Ellie were known to each other and are believed to have been in a relationship from time to time since about October 2019."


thedailymirror--2020-05-07--Sky One's Brassic 2 is the perfect binge watch for bank holiday weekend

Cold Feet ’ s John Thompson faced a daunting challenge as this joyously daft crime caper returned to Sky One tonight .
How many classic Big Top jokes and tricks could he fit into one ninety second cameo appearance playing Mr Popov the circus clown ( real name Colin ) .
I ’ m not sure what his final total was .
I was laughing too much .
I ’ m sure I even caught Thompson smirking to himself a little .
He seemed to be having so much fun I wouldn ’ t be surprised to hear he did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first series last year , I wouldn ’ t blame the likes of Thompson for wanting to be involved in the further adventures of this Northern gang of petty thieves led by Vinnie O ’ Neil ( Joe Gilgun , AKA Marlon Dingle ’ s little brother Eli ) .
Sky had so much faith in the long-running potential of this series it commissioned the “ difficult third series ” before this second one was even ready to air .
If you missed its debut last year , just imagine a Snatch-era @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Emmerdale and inviting some extras from Shameless along for the ride .
However , that first series ended on something of a problematic cliff hanger .
Vinnie staged his own death to escape the clutches of a local gangster .
As we rejoined the group tonight , bipolar sufferer Vinnie was going stir crazy after hiding out in farmer Jim ’ s shed for months on end .
When Jim ( the ever-reliable Steve Evets ) issued an ultimatum to Vinnie ’ s gang of merry men and women , including Erin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Damien Molony ) , he surely spoke for Brassic ’ s fans and plot writers alike .
“ You need to get him out of that shed and get him back robbing again.
” Sure enough , another hare-brained scheme landed in their laps .
It involved stealing from a travelling circus in order to fund a buy out of the local table dancing club .
Everything was going fine until they realised one of the trucks they ’ d nicked contained a surprise in the back : A circus lion .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get it out , ” Vinnie suggested to Ash .
( Aaron Heffernan ) I won ’ t say exactly what Vinnie did to try to resolve the situation , but it gave a catsuited Keegan ample opportunity to display both her impressive comic timing and her much-coveted figure as she stood in for the , er , recently indisposed magician ’ s assistant .
Speaking of impressive comic timing , I ’ m pleased to report Dominic West is back as Vinnie ’ s somewhat unorthodox GP Dr Cox .
West ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s therapist character in Ricky Gervais 's After Life are not .
With a Bank Holiday on the horizon , the really welcome news about this second series is that the whole of it is available to binge in one go .
So once you ’ ve finished remembering the heroes of World War Two you can sit back and celebrate another VE Day .
NB .
I am fully aware that ’ s a terrible bit of word play , but I ’ m blaming that clown Popov .

Sky One's crime caper is such fun you'll be tempted to binge watch the entire series, says Ian Hyland
Cold Feet’s John Thompson faced a daunting challenge as this joyously daft crime caper returned to Sky One tonight.
How many classic Big Top jokes and tricks could he fit into one ninety second cameo appearance playing Mr Popov the circus clown (real name Colin).
I’m not sure what his final total was. I was laughing too much. I’m sure I even caught Thompson smirking to himself a little.
He seemed to be having so much fun I wouldn’t be surprised to hear he did the job for nothing.
Having watched the first series last year, I wouldn’t blame the likes of Thompson for wanting to be involved in the further adventures of this Northern gang of petty thieves led by Vinnie O’Neil (Joe Gilgun, AKA Marlon Dingle’s little brother Eli).
Sky had so much faith in the long-running potential of this series it commissioned the “difficult third series” before this second one was even ready to air.
If you missed its debut last year, just imagine a Snatch-era Guy Ritchie directing a late night version of Emmerdale and inviting some extras from Shameless along for the ride.
However, that first series ended on something of a problematic cliff hanger. Vinnie staged his own death to escape the clutches of a local gangster.
Image: Sky UK) Sky UK)
As we rejoined the group tonight, bipolar sufferer Vinnie was going stir crazy after hiding out in farmer Jim’s shed for months on end.
When Jim (the ever-reliable Steve Evets) issued an ultimatum to Vinnie’s gang of merry men and women, including Erin (Michelle Keegan) and Dylan (Damien Molony), he surely spoke for Brassic’s fans and plot writers alike.
“You need to get him out of that shed and get him back robbing again.”
Sure enough, another hare-brained scheme landed in their laps.
It involved stealing from a travelling circus in order to fund a buy out of the local table dancing club.
Everything was going fine until they realised one of the trucks they’d nicked contained a surprise in the back: A circus lion.
“You worked in a circus. You get it out,” Vinnie suggested to Ash. (Aaron Heffernan)
“I sold popcorn,” Ash pointed out.
I won’t say exactly what Vinnie did to try to resolve the situation, but it gave a catsuited Keegan ample opportunity to display both her impressive comic timing and her much-coveted figure as she stood in for the, er, recently indisposed magician’s assistant.
Speaking of impressive comic timing, I’m pleased to report Dominic West is back as Vinnie’s somewhat unorthodox GP Dr Cox.
West’s regular appearances are everything Paul Kaye’s therapist character in Ricky Gervais's After Life are not.
Hilarious, believable and welcome.
With a Bank Holiday on the horizon, the really welcome news about this second series is that the whole of it is available to binge in one go.
So once you’ve finished remembering the heroes of World War Two you can sit back and celebrate another VE Day.
Vinnie’s Escapades Day.
NB. I am fully aware that’s a terrible bit of word play, but I’m blaming that clown Popov.
He’s a bad influence.


thedailymirror--2020-05-07--Six reasons UK's death toll may be Europe's highest - including late lockdown

The coronavirus tragedy has left tens of thousands of UK families mourning the loss of loved ones , with the country now recording the highest number of deaths in Europe .
While the government says that figures from other nations are not directly comparable , it will nonetheless face questions for years to come about the spiralling death toll .
Today Dominic Raab said 30,615 people have died after contracting the killer virus .
But the real number of deaths is likely to be far higher , with figures from the Office for National Statistics ( ONS ) each week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a daily basis .
Italy has 29,958 confirmed deaths , while the death toll in Spain - which does not include those who died in care homes - currently stands at 26,070 .
Only the USA , which has lost 75,576 people to the virus , has a higher declared number of fatalities .
Here we look at some of the factors that may have contributed to it .
Was the lockdown introduced too late ?
In the early days of the pandemic , Prime Minister Boris Johnson insisted he would be taking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ based on scientific advice .
But with other European countries already introducing lockdowns , the Johnson government held back .
Schools remained open , and large events like the Cheltenham Festival - which attracted more than 60,000 people each day - went ahead .
It was n't until March 23 that Johnson introduced the lockdown , banning Brits from leaving their homes unless it was for essential journeys or exercise .
Among the scientists who believe the UK did n't act fast enough was Professor Sir David King , the UK 's former @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the lockdown came `` too late '' , and claimed that this delay had cost lives .
And Professor Martin McKee , from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine , told Euronews that the delay was the key reason for the high death toll .
He said : `` It 's actually quite simple .
If we look at the countries that responded quickly and got in at the very beginning , they 're the ones that have managed to contain the epidemic . ''
He said that if each person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people , one case could turn into 20,000 in just 10 days .
Prof McKee said : `` So even a few days makes a huge difference . ''
One of the most common criticisms that the government faces is that it was too slow to bring in widespread testing - an accusation that continues even at the start of May .
If cases could be identified quickly , patients could be isolated , meaning they were less likely to continue spreading the disease .
This is particularly important with a virus that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people do not know they 're passing it on .
Germany , South Korea and Singapore are credited with slowing the spread of virus by introducing widespread testing early .
Particularly alarming has been the difficulties getting tests for NHS staff and carers , with hospitals and care homes now experiencing the highest rates of transmission .
This was picked up by Labour MP Rosena Allin-Khan , who returned to her role as an A & E doctor to face the crisis .
She told Health Secretary Matt Hancock this week that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Dr Allin-Khan said : “ Frontline workers like me have had to watch families break into pieces as we deliver the very worst of news to them , that the ones they love most in this world have died .
“ The testing strategy has been non-existent .
Community testing was scrapped , mass testing was slow to roll out , and testing figures are now being manipulated.
” The government said it wanted to be carrying out 100,000 tests per day by the end of April - but has consistently missed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ While many countries closed their airports and ports , or introduced strict quarantine rules for those who arrive , the UK has done neither of these things .
It is estimated that 15,000 people are still arriving by plane each day , even though the country has been in lockdown for six weeks .
Epidemiologist Professor Gabriel Scally told The Sun : “ It is very hard to understand why the UK persists in this open borders policy .
It is most peculiar.
” Before the pandemic , more than 100,000 were arriving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believe Covid-19 reached the UK before Chinese authorities were even acknowledging that it could spread between people .
The scientific consensus is that this appears to be a factor in the severity of the illness .
Researchers from Glasgow University analysed data from 428,225 Brits , and found that as body mass index ( BMI ) increased , so did their risk of having a severe case of the disease .
Speaking to The Times , Paul Welsh , who led the study , said : “ Certainly we think from what we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the picture .
“ Previous studies have really focused on , once patients are in hospital , who ends up needing ventilation and who ends up dying .
“ And we ’ ve seen in numerous different studies that obese patients tend to progress in a worse way . ''
This is likely to disproportionately affect the UK , with a study by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ( OECD ) in 2017 warning that it has the highest obesity rate in Western Europe .
Tragically the elderly have been heaviest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % of those dying aged over 80 .
The UK has an ageing population , with nearly 12 million people over the age of 65 , of which 1.6 million are over 85 .
An ageing population has been cited as one of the reasons for Italy 's high death toll .
However Italy does have a higher proportion of elderly citizens than the UK .
There 's no doubt that parts of the UK are highly populated , with London 's population estimated to be nearly nine million .
On top of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the capital each day , using the same overcrowded network of trains and buses .
This helped the spread of Covid-19 hugely , with the virus able to move from person-to-person at an alarming rate before social distancing measures were introduced .
It was little surprise that London was the epicentre in the early days of the pandemic , with Birmingham and Manchester soon showing their own tragic rise in death rates .

The UK now has the highest recorded coronavirus death rate in Europe, and while the government warns against directly comparing figures between different countries, it will face questions for years over its handling of the pandemic
The coronavirus tragedy has left tens of thousands of UK families mourning the loss of loved ones, with the country now recording the highest number of deaths in Europe.
While the government says that figures from other nations are not directly comparable, it will nonetheless face questions for years to come about the spiralling death toll.
Today Dominic Raab said 30,615 people have died after contracting the killer virus.
But the real number of deaths is likely to be far higher, with figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) each week showing more fatalities than those announced on a daily basis.
Italy has 29,958 confirmed deaths, while the death toll in Spain - which does not include those who died in care homes - currently stands at 26,070.
Only the USA, which has lost 75,576 people to the virus, has a higher declared number of fatalities.
Here we look at some of the factors that may have contributed to it.
Was the lockdown introduced too late?
In the early days of the pandemic, Prime Minister Boris Johnson insisted he would be taking the right steps at the right times based on scientific advice.
But with other European countries already introducing lockdowns, the Johnson government held back.
Schools remained open, and large events like the Cheltenham Festival - which attracted more than 60,000 people each day - went ahead.
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It wasn't until March 23 that Johnson introduced the lockdown, banning Brits from leaving their homes unless it was for essential journeys or exercise.
Among the scientists who believe the UK didn't act fast enough was Professor Sir David King, the UK's former chief scientific adviser.
He said that the lockdown came "too late", and claimed that this delay had cost lives.
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And Professor Martin McKee, from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, told Euronews that the delay was the key reason for the high death toll.
He said: "It's actually quite simple. If we look at the countries that responded quickly and got in at the very beginning, they're the ones that have managed to contain the epidemic."
He said that if each person with Covid-19 infects between 2.5 and three people, one case could turn into 20,000 in just 10 days.
Prof McKee said: "So even a few days makes a huge difference."
Too slow on testing?
One of the most common criticisms that the government faces is that it was too slow to bring in widespread testing - an accusation that continues even at the start of May.
If cases could be identified quickly, patients could be isolated, meaning they were less likely to continue spreading the disease.
This is particularly important with a virus that does not always show symptoms, meaning people do not know they're passing it on.
Germany, South Korea and Singapore are credited with slowing the spread of virus by introducing widespread testing early.
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Particularly alarming has been the difficulties getting tests for NHS staff and carers, with hospitals and care homes now experiencing the highest rates of transmission.
This was picked up by Labour MP Rosena Allin-Khan, who returned to her role as an A&E doctor to face the crisis.
She told Health Secretary Matt Hancock this week that the testing strategy has been "non-existent".
Dr Allin-Khan said: “Frontline workers like me have had to watch families break into pieces as we deliver the very worst of news to them, that the ones they love most in this world have died.
“The testing strategy has been non-existent. Community testing was scrapped, mass testing was slow to roll out, and testing figures are now being manipulated.”
The government said it wanted to be carrying out 100,000 tests per day by the end of April - but has consistently missed this target every day in May.
Should airports have stayed open?
While many countries closed their airports and ports, or introduced strict quarantine rules for those who arrive, the UK has done neither of these things.
It is estimated that 15,000 people are still arriving by plane each day, even though the country has been in lockdown for six weeks.
Epidemiologist Professor Gabriel Scally told The Sun : “It is very hard to understand why the UK persists in this open borders policy. It is most peculiar.”
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Before the pandemic, more than 100,000 were arriving at Heathrow Airport alone, and experts believe Covid-19 reached the UK before Chinese authorities were even acknowledging that it could spread between people.
Is the UK's obesity rate a factor?
The scientific consensus is that this appears to be a factor in the severity of the illness.
Researchers from Glasgow University analysed data from 428,225 Brits, and found that as body mass index (BMI) increased, so did their risk of having a severe case of the disease.
Speaking to The Times, Paul Welsh, who led the study, said: “Certainly we think from what we’ve seen BMI is part of the picture.
“Previous studies have really focused on, once patients are in hospital, who ends up needing ventilation and who ends up dying.
“And we’ve seen in numerous different studies that obese patients tend to progress in a worse way."
This is likely to disproportionately affect the UK, with a study by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 2017 warning that it has the highest obesity rate in Western Europe.
The UK's ageing population?
Tragically the elderly have been heaviest hit by the pandemic, with 40% of those dying aged over 80.
The UK has an ageing population, with nearly 12 million people over the age of 65, of which 1.6 million are over 85.
An ageing population has been cited as one of the reasons for Italy's high death toll.
However Italy does have a higher proportion of elderly citizens than the UK.
The high population density in cities
There's no doubt that parts of the UK are highly populated, with London's population estimated to be nearly nine million.
On top of that, tens of thousands commute into the capital each day, using the same overcrowded network of trains and buses.
This helped the spread of Covid-19 hugely, with the virus able to move from person-to-person at an alarming rate before social distancing measures were introduced.
It was little surprise that London was the epicentre in the early days of the pandemic, with Birmingham and Manchester soon showing their own tragic rise in death rates.


thedailymirror--2020-05-07--Kind £1m Lotto winner's gift to NHS heroes as he vows 'I want to give back'

Lottery winner Jamie Heavens is helping out NHS workers during the pandemic by offering them free motor breakdown recovery .
Kind Jamie , 26 , who bought the breakdown recovery firm with his winnings , said : “ I just wanted to give my little bit back .
“ And I hoped other people might see my offer and do the same thing .
“ I know the NHS staff are doing a fantastic job and I wanted to do something to show how much they are appreciated .
It ’ s a challenging time for so many people at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pull together and help if we can.
” Jamie helped nurse Lorraine Knott , 46 , who cares for Covid-19 patients at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital , fixing her flat tyre at the end of her 12-hour shift .
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He said : “ As soon as I saw Lorraine ’ s NHS lanyard I told her that the job was for free and her face just lit up.
” Jamie was 22 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ September 2016 .
He credits his son Hughie , who was three months old at that time , with ensuring he used his winnings wisely .
Jamie , who lives with wife Danielle , 25 , and Hughie in a bungalow in Northbourne , Bournemouth , said : “ The win 100 % changed my life .
If it hadn ’ t been for Hughie I could have gone down a different path but I had my family to think about . ''
He previously said : “ I was working as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ uncle sent me to refuel the truck .
`` The first petrol station didn ’ t do fuel cards , so I drove to another , and then the man in front of me bought a scratch card , so I picked the same card as him .
`` I drove to a layby to scratch it , and realised I ’ d won .
But it was 7.30 in the morning , and I still had a day ’ s shift ahead .
`` I couldn ’ t get signal , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ working on , and rang Camelot .
I won a million pounds and earned another £100 for my shift .
`` My son Hughie was nine weeks old , and although I ’ d already proposed to Danielle , and the win gave us the day of our dreams .
`` The wedding cost £25,000 but we had a band , a videographer and a massive marquee .
I bought a business and I still work , but now I ’ m my own boss .
”

EXCLUSIVE Jamie Heavens, from Bournemouth, who won £1,000,000 on a Millionaire Riches Scratchcard, is now giving NHS workers free motor breakdown recovery
Kind £1m Lotto winner's gift to NHS heroes as he vows 'I want to give back'
Lottery winner Jamie Heavens is helping out NHS workers during the pandemic by offering them free motor breakdown recovery.
Kind Jamie, 26, who bought the breakdown recovery firm with his winnings, said: “I just wanted to give my little bit back.
“And I hoped other people might see my offer and do the same thing.
“I know the NHS staff are doing a fantastic job and I wanted to do something to show how much they are appreciated. It’s a challenging time for so many people at the moment, we all have to pull together and help if we can.”
Jamie helped nurse Lorraine Knott, 46, who cares for Covid-19 patients at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital, fixing her flat tyre at the end of her 12-hour shift.
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He said: “As soon as I saw Lorraine’s NHS lanyard I told her that the job was for free and her face just lit up.”
Jamie was 22 when he won the National Lottery in September 2016.
He credits his son Hughie, who was three months old at that time, with ensuring he used his winnings wisely.
Jamie, who lives with wife Danielle, 25, and Hughie in a bungalow in Bournemouth, said: “The win 100% changed my life. If it hadn’t been for Hughie I could have gone down a different path but I had my family to think about."
Jamie won £1,000,000 on a Millionaire Riches Scratchcard.
He previously said: “I was working as a roofer for the family firm when my uncle sent me to refuel the truck.
"The first petrol station didn’t do fuel cards, so I drove to another, and then the man in front of me bought a scratch card, so I picked the same card as him.
"I drove to a layby to scratch it, and realised I’d won. But it was 7.30 in the morning, and I still had a day’s shift ahead.
"I couldn’t get signal, so I climbed onto the roof we were working on, and rang Camelot. I won a million pounds and earned another £100 for my shift.
"My son Hughie was nine weeks old, and although I’d already proposed to Danielle, and the win gave us the day of our dreams.
"The wedding cost £25,000 but we had a band, a videographer and a massive marquee. I bought a business and I still work, but now I’m my own boss.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-07--Henderson, Alexander-Arnold and Klopp pick up 2019/20 season awards

Liverpool swept the board in BBC Sport 's 'end of season ' awards , as Reds stars Jordan Henderson and Trent Alexander-Arnold and manager Jurgen Klopp were all honoured .
The Merseysiders are still patiently waiting for the chance to wrap up their first top-flight league title in 30 years , as football around the world remains paused in the wake of the coronavirus crisis .
There is hope that the Premier League will be able to resume next month , with Liverpool having opened their Melwood training ground this week to allow some members of their squad train individually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reds sit 25 points clear of second place Manchester City in the table , and require just two more wins in order to confirm the status of champions , which may end up being granted to them if the season ca n't finish .
Liverpool have won 27 of their 29 matches in the league this season , and three of their key figures have now been honoured in the BBC Sport vote .
Captain Henderson was named as the player of the year after picking up 23 per cent of the fans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sadio Mane in second with 17 per cent and Manchester City 's Kevin De Bruyne third with 14 per cent .
In addition , right-back Alexander-Arnold was an overwhelming winner of the young player of the year vote .
The 21-year-old picked up 47 per cent of votes to secure victory a long way ahead of Manchester United 's Marcus Rashford on 10 per cent , and the United goalkeeper Dean Henderson , who is on loan at Sheffield United , on nine per cent .
Klopp was also a clear winner of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ garnering 55 per cent of the vote as he beat Blades boss Chris Wilder ( 25 per cent ) into second .

The Liverpool trio were all heralded in a BBC Sport vote to determine the player, young players and manager of the 2019/20 season - which remains paused
Liverpool swept the board in BBC Sport's 'end of season' awards, as Reds stars Jordan Henderson and Trent Alexander-Arnold and manager Jurgen Klopp were all honoured.
The Merseysiders are still patiently waiting for the chance to wrap up their first top-flight league title in 30 years, as football around the world remains paused in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.
There is hope that the Premier League will be able to resume next month, with Liverpool having opened their Melwood training ground this week to allow some members of their squad train individually in preparation for a return.
The Reds sit 25 points clear of second place Manchester City in the table, and require just two more wins in order to confirm the status of champions, which may end up being granted to them if the season can't finish.
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
Liverpool have won 27 of their 29 matches in the league this season, and three of their key figures have now been honoured in the BBC Sport vote.
Captain Henderson was named as the player of the year after picking up 23 per cent of the fans' vote, with his Reds teammate Sadio Mane in second with 17 per cent and Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne third with 14 per cent.
In addition, right-back Alexander-Arnold was an overwhelming winner of the young player of the year vote.
Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
The 21-year-old picked up 47 per cent of votes to secure victory a long way ahead of Manchester United's Marcus Rashford on 10 per cent, and the United goalkeeper Dean Henderson, who is on loan at Sheffield United, on nine per cent.
Klopp was also a clear winner of the manager of the year award, garnering 55 per cent of the vote as he beat Blades boss Chris Wilder (25 per cent) into second.


thedailymirror--2020-05-07--Strictly's Johannes Radebe 'frontrunner' to be in same sex pair for 2020 series

Strictly Come Dancing is planning to pair up same sex couples in this year 's series for the first time ever , according to reports .
And the frontrunner to be the professional half of the pair is Johannes Radebe , who has been the most open about wanting to be in a same sex pair and is openly gay .
ITV 's Dancing On Ice became the first show to have a couple of the same sex compete last year .
BBC 's Strictly is now not far behind and has reportedly been planning to introduce the same thing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still up in the air due to the coronavirus lockdown .
Johannes , 33 , has already performed a same sex routine on the show , with Graziano Di Prima in a one-off dance last year .
A source told The Sun : `` Many of Strictly ’ s stars have called on producers to cast a same-sex couple for the past few years and it ’ s been decided this will be the year .
“ Johannes made history with Graziano in the last series by becoming the first same-sex dancers to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ secret of how keen he ’ d be to take on the role .
“ None of the dancers have been ruled out of the running but Johannes has been the most vocal about stepping forward and making history again on the series . ''
MirrorOnline has reached out to a rep for the show for comment .
Professional dancer Anton Du Beke has warned that the show 's start date could be delayed as part of the BBC 's emergency contingency plan .
The coronavirus pandemic has caused havoc for show bosses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for this year 's show during the crisis .
`` The celebrities do n't get involved until the beginning of September , '' Anton explained on GMB .
`` So there 's that contingency that we could move it back . ''
However he added : `` No one knows anything yet because the lockdown is still going on . ''

Strictly Come Dancing will definitely feature same sex couples for the first time with year, with Johannes Radebe the frontrunner to be paired with a man, according to reports
Strictly's Johannes Radebe 'frontrunner' to be in first same sex couple for 2020 series
Strictly Come Dancing is planning to pair up same sex couples in this year's series for the first time ever, according to reports.
And the frontrunner to be the professional half of the pair is Johannes Radebe, who has been the most open about wanting to be in a same sex pair and is openly gay.
ITV's Dancing On Ice became the first show to have a couple of the same sex compete last year.
BBC's Strictly is now not far behind and has reportedly been planning to introduce the same thing, though this year's series is still up in the air due to the coronavirus lockdown.
Image: PA) PA)
Johannes, 33, has already performed a same sex routine on the show, with Graziano Di Prima in a one-off dance last year.
A source told The Sun : "Many of Strictly’s stars have called on producers to cast a same-sex couple for the past few years and it’s been decided this will be the year.
“Johannes made history with Graziano in the last series by becoming the first same-sex dancers to perform and he’s made no secret of how keen he’d be to take on the role.
Image: Matt Frost/ITV/Shutterstock) Matt Frost/ITV/Shutterstock) Image: BBC) BBC)
“None of the dancers have been ruled out of the running but Johannes has been the most vocal about stepping forward and making history again on the series."
MirrorOnline has reached out to a rep for the show for comment.
Professional dancer Anton Du Beke has warned that the show's start date could be delayed as part of the BBC's emergency contingency plan.
The coronavirus pandemic has caused havoc for show bosses, who have struggled to sign stars for this year's show during the crisis.
"The celebrities don't get involved until the beginning of September," Anton explained on GMB. "So there's that contingency that we could move it back."
However he added: "No one knows anything yet because the lockdown is still going on."


thedailymirror--2020-05-07--Premier League warned Project Restart vote won't pass and clubs ready to revolt

Brighton chief executive Paul Barber has warned the Premier League is facing a full scale revolt over the Project Restart plans .
Barber is adamant that it is far more than the bottom six clubs who are against proposals to use neutral stadiums and any potential vote will result in an “ impasse.
” Premier League bosses on Thursday sent out further proposals to clubs ahead of Monday ’ s next meeting .
But it is understood they centre on training and changes to contract deadlines and do not require a vote .
Clubs would have to vote on neutral @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And Barber insists that if they did then it could be thrown out because it would not get the necessary 14 votes to get it through .
Barber said : “ If this is such a big issue for a significant number of clubs - and I think it is - and it ’ s more , in my opinion , than just the bottom six which keeps being touted .
“ I don ’ t think this is a big six clubs vs bottom six clubs issue , I think clubs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ venues .
“ I think it has to be looked at again otherwise we will have an impasse and it will create another delay and more difficulty and we don ’ t want that .
`` We want to return to playing , we want to finish the season and do so when it ’ s safe and when it ’ s fair.
” The Premier League bottom three - Norwich , Aston Villa and Bournemouth - have also been threatened with relegation if they block plans to restart the season in neutral @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like the briefing that goes on behind the scenes to create a scenario where one small group of clubs are made to look like the bad guys .
“ There are genuine concerns at all levels of the league about neutral venues so I think the way some people have painted it as a bottom six vs the rest are misguided and wrong .
“ Everybody at this stage of the season has a level of self-interest which is totally understandable , totally reasonable because we ’ re all competing at different levels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t think it ’ s right , we don ’ t think it ’ s fair .
`` We can ’ t support something that is going to put our club at a disadvantage… to support something that puts my club at a distinct disadvantage and increases the jeopardy that we face in any given season doesn ’ t make any sense.
” The neutral venue issue is now shaping up to be the biggest obstacle .
Monday ’ s meeting will discuss the training proposals with the clubs then expected to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They will also discuss bringing forward the traditional contract cut off date from June 30 to June 23 to allow clubs to renegotiate short term extensions and also take up contract options .
But they have still not actually rubber stamped final proposals on neutral venues as grounds have only been discussed and none have been approved .
So they are waiting on the Government before pushing further ahead and then asking clubs to vote .
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ANDY BURNHAM: WE MUST NOT RUSH THE RETURN OF THE PREMIER LEAGUE
ANDY BURNHAM: WE MUST NOT RUSH THE RETURN OF THE PREMIER LEAGUE
Brighton chief Paul Barber has warned the Premier League that many clubs are against neutral stadium proposals - not just the current bottom six
Brighton chief executive Paul Barber has warned the Premier League is facing a full scale revolt over the Project Restart plans.
Barber is adamant that it is far more than the bottom six clubs who are against proposals to use neutral stadiums and any potential vote will result in an “impasse.”
Premier League bosses on Thursday sent out further proposals to clubs ahead of Monday’s next meeting.
But it is understood they centre on training and changes to contract deadlines and do not require a vote.
Clubs would have to vote on neutral venues as they represent a constitutional change.
And Barber insists that if they did then it could be thrown out because it would not get the necessary 14 votes to get it through.
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
Barber said: “If this is such a big issue for a significant number of clubs - and I think it is - and it’s more, in my opinion, than just the bottom six which keeps being touted.
“I don’t think this is a big six clubs vs bottom six clubs issue, I think clubs at every level have concerns about neutral venues.
“I think it has to be looked at again otherwise we will have an impasse and it will create another delay and more difficulty and we don’t want that.
"We want to return to playing, we want to finish the season and do so when it’s safe and when it’s fair.”
Image: Birmingham Mail/Darren Quinton) Birmingham Mail/Darren Quinton)
The Premier League bottom three - Norwich, Aston Villa and Bournemouth - have also been threatened with relegation if they block plans to restart the season in neutral venues.
Barber added: “I don’t like the word threat.
"I don’t like the briefing that goes on behind the scenes to create a scenario where one small group of clubs are made to look like the bad guys.
“There are genuine concerns at all levels of the league about neutral venues so I think the way some people have painted it as a bottom six vs the rest are misguided and wrong.
Image: Getty Images Europe) Getty Images Europe)
“Everybody at this stage of the season has a level of self-interest which is totally understandable, totally reasonable because we’re all competing at different levels for different things.
“We don’t think it’s right, we don’t think it’s fair.
"We can’t support something that is going to put our club at a disadvantage… to support something that puts my club at a distinct disadvantage and increases the jeopardy that we face in any given season doesn’t make any sense.”
The neutral venue issue is now shaping up to be the biggest obstacle.
Monday’s meeting will discuss the training proposals with the clubs then expected to consult their players and respective managers.
They will also discuss bringing forward the traditional contract cut off date from June 30 to June 23 to allow clubs to renegotiate short term extensions and also take up contract options.
But they have still not actually rubber stamped final proposals on neutral venues as grounds have only been discussed and none have been approved.
So they are waiting on the Government before pushing further ahead and then asking clubs to vote.
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thedailymirror--2020-05-08--When trains will bet back to normal again - revised timetable unveiled

Rail services are set to increase later this month as part of the gradual easing of the lockdown .
Sources said there will be a gradual increase from May 18 .
Rail unions have been involved in talks about the safety of workers and passengers when more trains run .
Some areas might see a return of similar services to a Saturday .
Union leaders stressed they want to make sure their members ' safety is protected , with one saying lifting the lockdown was `` fraught with danger '' .
Mick Cash , general secretary of the Rail , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There is a headlong dash to lift the lockdown on our transport services for May 18 and it is fraught with danger for both passengers and staff alike .
`` To maintain the Government 's own social distancing guidance would mean huge logistical and staffing input to manage passenger flows onto trains and it is imperative that all staff involved in this process are properly protected .
`` RMT will not compromise on the health , safety and livelihoods of our members and we will not agree to anything that fails to put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` If that means advising our members not to work under conditions that are unsafe and in breach of the government 's own guidelines then that is exactly what we will do . ''
Mick Whelan , general secretary of the train drivers union Aslef said : `` We have worked with the Government and all stakeholders in the rail industry throughout this crisis to ensure that key workers get to work , and food and medical supplies are moved around the country .
`` We want to help Britain return to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic , and have agreed with the Department for Transport that we will increase the number of services when and where it is safe for passengers and for staff . ''
A Department for Transport spokesman said : `` We are examining a range of options on how transport can respond to support the recovery in a timely way when the time comes and it is safe to do so .
`` We continue to prepare for any scenario we might be asked to support . ''

Rail services are set to increase to about 70% of the normal timetable later this month as part of the gradual easing of the lockdown, it is reported. - what we know so far
When trains will get back to normal again - revised timetable unveiled
Rail services are set to increase later this month as part of the gradual easing of the lockdown.
Sources said there will be a gradual increase from May 18.
Rail unions have been involved in talks about the safety of workers and passengers when more trains run.
Some areas might see a return of similar services to a Saturday.
Union leaders stressed they want to make sure their members' safety is protected, with one saying lifting the lockdown was "fraught with danger".
Mick Cash, general secretary of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union said: "There is a headlong dash to lift the lockdown on our transport services for May 18 and it is fraught with danger for both passengers and staff alike.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
"To maintain the Government's own social distancing guidance would mean huge logistical and staffing input to manage passenger flows onto trains and it is imperative that all staff involved in this process are properly protected.
"RMT will not compromise on the health, safety and livelihoods of our members and we will not agree to anything that fails to put the safety of staff and passengers first.
"If that means advising our members not to work under conditions that are unsafe and in breach of the government's own guidelines then that is exactly what we will do."
Mick Whelan, general secretary of the train drivers union Aslef said: "We have worked with the Government and all stakeholders in the rail industry throughout this crisis to ensure that key workers get to work, and food and medical supplies are moved around the country.
"We want to help Britain return to what we knew as normal before the pandemic, and have agreed with the Department for Transport that we will increase the number of services when and where it is safe for passengers and for staff."
A Department for Transport spokesman said: "We are examining a range of options on how transport can respond to support the recovery in a timely way when the time comes and it is safe to do so.
"We continue to prepare for any scenario we might be asked to support."


thedailymirror--2020-05-08--Harry Kane leads sports stars in VE day tributes on 75th anniversary

England captain Harry Kane has led the sporting tributes on the 75th anniversary of VE Day .
It 's been three quarters of a century since the end of World War Two in Europe , following the decision of Britain and its allies to accept Nazi Germany 's surrender .
Almost six years of war had passed when the news broke on May 8 , 1945 , sparking jubilant celebrations for the victorious nations .
VE Day marks an important time to recognise the efforts of all those involved in the war effort , including remembering the estimated 85million people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kane took to social media to post his own poignant message to his followers , which read : `` On the 75th anniversary of # VEDay we stop to remember those who gave everything and made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom . ''
The 26-year-old Tottenham striker posted a picture alongside his message , of him stood with head bowed next to a silhouette statue of a 'Tommy ' soldier , which symbolises those who have fought in all conflicts .
Kane 's England teammate Harry Maguire also posted his own tribute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Man Utd skipper wrote : `` Today is the 75th anniversary of # VEDay and we remember all the heroes who gave so much .
We thank you .
# VEDay75 .
Marcus Rashford also showed his support , by retweeting a post from the Football Association , which displayed Wembley Stadium decorated with a VE Day banner .
The FA 's tweet said : `` Today , on the 75th anniversary of # VEDay , we stop to remember and thank the brave veterans who gave everything to ensure our freedom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Michael Owen were among other sporting figures following suit .
Lineker 's message in particular contained a more personal touch .
The Match of the Day presenter said : `` Both of my parents were born in 1939 .
Imagine being 6 years old , hearing the War is over and getting to finally , properly meet your father .
`` My Grandfathers made it home , many didn ’ t .
Thank you to all those that made the ultimate sacrifice . ''
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Kane was among those to show their support for VE Day, which marks 75 years since Britain and its allies accepted Nazi Germany's surrender, thus bringing an end to World War Two
England captain Harry Kane has led the sporting tributes on the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
It's been three quarters of a century since the end of World War Two in Europe, following the decision of Britain and its allies to accept Nazi Germany's surrender.
Almost six years of war had passed when the news broke on May 8, 1945, sparking jubilant celebrations for the victorious nations.
VE Day marks an important time to recognise the efforts of all those involved in the war effort, including remembering the estimated 85million people who tragically lost their lives worldwide.
Kane took to social media to post his own poignant message to his followers, which read: "On the 75th anniversary of #VEDay we stop to remember those who gave everything and made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom."
The 26-year-old Tottenham striker posted a picture alongside his message, of him stood with head bowed next to a silhouette statue of a 'Tommy' soldier, which symbolises those who have fought in all conflicts.
Kane's England teammate Harry Maguire also posted his own tribute to VE Day veterans on Twitter.
The Man Utd skipper wrote: "Today is the 75th anniversary of #VEDay and we remember all the heroes who gave so much. We thank you. #VEDay75.
Marcus Rashford also showed his support, by retweeting a post from the Football Association, which displayed Wembley Stadium decorated with a VE Day banner.
The FA's tweet said: "Today, on the 75th anniversary of #VEDay, we stop to remember and thank the brave veterans who gave everything to ensure our freedom."
Former England strikers Gary Lineker and Michael Owen were among other sporting figures following suit.
Lineker's message in particular contained a more personal touch.
The Match of the Day presenter said: "Both of my parents were born in 1939. Imagine being 6 years old, hearing the War is over and getting to finally, properly meet your father.
"My Grandfathers made it home, many didn’t. Thank you to all those that made the ultimate sacrifice."
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thedailymirror--2020-05-08--UK's most haunted village with 15 horrifying ghosts and chilling nightly screams

It appears to be a perfectly quaint English village , nestled in the Kent countryside - but after dark Pluckley is a VERY different place .
With just 1,000 residents the tiny village is a mix of adorable cottages and picturesque country homes .
The parish church dates back more than 600 years and the village is such a perfect picture of an English village it was even the setting of The Darling Buds of May , starring David Jason and Catherine Zeta Jones .
But despite its chocolate box appearance , Pluckley hides a very distrubing secret - it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The tiny village is said to be home to a whopping 15 ghosts and one of its woodlands has even been dubbed the Screaming Woods , which the very brave can camp in .
From ghostly horse-drawn coaches , to hanging bodies and screams of agony from a dying man to a grieving mother haunting a graveyard , the village has been plagued by strange sightings for years .
Here 's a look at some of the spookiest goings on from Pluckley .
With a name like Fright Corner , it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ site of one of the ghosts who is said to regularly appear .
It 's believed a highway man was killed here in the 18th century .
It 's claimed he got into a fight with those in charge of keeping the peace in the village .
They pinned him to an oak tree with a sword and it 's said their sword fight is re-enacted - always with the same consequence .
2 .
Do n't go into the woods It might look like the perfect place for a sedate country stroll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's Lane is anything but .
Named after a miller , there are claims the corpse of a teacher who hanged himself have been seen .
He is said to have take his own life following World War One and his body was found by Dicky , the miller the lane is named after , several weeks later .
There can be few deaths as horrific as being crushed to death by a wall of clay but for one unlucky brickworker in Pluckley , that 's how he met his gruesome end .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ still hear his screams of agony from the site of the brickworks .
The sound of ghostly horses hooves would definitely chill the blood - and people living in Pluckley have to put up with these regularly .
Visions of a horse drawn carriage , along with the clip clop of horses hooves , haunt Maltman 's Hill , according to locals .
A babysitter even reported seeing the coach as if it was real , with light pouring from its windows as horses pulled it along the street .
And back in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heard the clatter of hooves on cobbles on a tarmac road .
Few places are spookier than a cemetery , and Pluckley 's is even more terrifying than most .
Lady Dering was buried in the graveyard of the local church , St Nicholas , in the 1100s in a coffin made of lead with a red rose place on top of her final resting place .
There have been sightings of her , now known as the red lady after her rose , wandering the grave yard and wailing while she searches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A house named Greystones was always going to be imposing and threatening - and this one has its own ghostly monk for good measure .
The house was originally built in 1863 and was called Rectory Cottage as it was the home of the rector of St Nicholas Church nearby .
Nowadays its most famous resident is said to be the ghost of a monk .
However , since it was remaned Greystones , the monk seems to have hidden himself as there have been no reports of unusual activity .
Pinock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ awhile and take in the stunning surroundings - whether you 're alive or dead .
The bridge is said to be haunted by a gyspy woman , who made her living selling the watercress she collected from the stream below .
She has been spotted sitting on the bridge and smoking a pipe .
It 's believed to be the spot where she lost her life after being accidentally burned to death .
The woman appears as a misty figure , who never speaks - simply sits there smoking her pipe .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not one , but three , ghosts .
Previously called both The Spectre 's Arms and The Ghost 's Arms because there have been so many hauntings , strange things are still going on behind its walls to this day .
Among the figures who hve been sighted in the pub there are a Tudor maid , a coachman who gazes longingly at the fire in the public bar and a Cavalier wandering around the upstairs rooms .
Richard 'Dicky ' Buss , who had a lane ( which is obviously also haunted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the village last century .
He was a miller and is said to now haunt the village 's , now ruined and abandoned , windmill , The Pinnocks .
Dicky closed his mill in 1930 and nine years later is was destroyed in a storm when it was struck by lightning .
However , it seems Dicky has unfinished business and his spirit is said to still haunt the windmill .
He is normally spotted just before a thunderstorm hits .
The Blacksmith 's Arms is n't the only haunted pu in Pluckley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fair share of ghosts .
However , they 're a shy set of spirits in this boozer and while they are cheeky , they 've never actually been seen .
The pub , which used to be a farmhouse belonging to the local bailiff and was surrounded by a moat , is famous for things magically disappearing from right in front of people But it seems these ghosts have a conscience because a few days after items disappear , they turn up again .
St Nicholas makes its third appearance in the list @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stalk both the church and the library of her old family home , Surrenden Dering .
The grand house was destroyed in a blaze in 1952 but her spirit was reportedly seen by staff from the US Embassy , who used to property as a base between World War One and Two .
One employee even held an all night vigil one Christmas Eve and when the lady in white appeared in front of him , he shot her ghost with his rifle .
The second man who took his own life in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Park Wood .
He has been spotted wandering among the trees , even though much of the area has been cleared , his spirit still seems to remain .
Rose Court looks like the perfect , quaint English village home .
The house is 250 years old - but hides a very dark past .
It mistress is said to have taken her own life by eating a handful of poisonous berries .
If you thought two haunted pubs in one village was enough , you 've definitely never visited Pluckley .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ hunting lodge and is said to be home to the ghost of a woman wearing a bonnet .
She has been seen by many customers and her figure is so clear , she 's even been mistaken for a real drinker .
The site has become a real tourist trap with brave souls even choosing to spend the night camping beneath the canopy of trees .
There have been numerous reports of the sounds of screaming men and women being heard after dark .
They 're said to be the sounds of those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ woods .

Pluckely in Kent is said to be the UK's most haunted village with a whopping 15 ghosts and ghouls roaming the picturesque place
It appears to be a perfectly quaint English village, nestled in the Kent countryside - but after dark Pluckley is a VERY different place.
With just 1,000 residents the tiny village is a mix of adorable cottages and picturesque country homes.
The parish church dates back more than 600 years and the village is such a perfect picture of an English village it was even the setting of The Darling Buds of May, starring David Jason and Catherine Zeta Jones.
But despite its chocolate box appearance, Pluckley hides a very distrubing secret - it's the most haunted village in Britain.
The tiny village is said to be home to a whopping 15 ghosts and one of its woodlands has even been dubbed the Screaming Woods, which the very brave can camp in.
From ghostly horse-drawn coaches, to hanging bodies and screams of agony from a dying man to a grieving mother haunting a graveyard, the village has been plagued by strange sightings for years.
Here's a look at some of the spookiest goings on from Pluckley.
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1. Highway man hauntings
With a name like Fright Corner, it's unsurprising this road in Pluckley is the site of one of the ghosts who is said to regularly appear.
It's believed a highway man was killed here in the 18th century. It's claimed he got into a fight with those in charge of keeping the peace in the village.
They pinned him to an oak tree with a sword and it's said their sword fight is re-enacted - always with the same consequence.
2. Don't go into the woods
It might look like the perfect place for a sedate country stroll but there are reports that Dicky Buss's Lane is anything but.
Named after a miller, there are claims the corpse of a teacher who hanged himself have been seen.
He is said to have take his own life following World War One and his body was found by Dicky, the miller the lane is named after, several weeks later.
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3. Screams of agony
There can be few deaths as horrific as being crushed to death by a wall of clay but for one unlucky brickworker in Pluckley, that's how he met his gruesome end.
People claim to be able to hear still hear his screams of agony from the site of the brickworks.
4. Haunted horses
The sound of ghostly horses hooves would definitely chill the blood - and people living in Pluckley have to put up with these regularly.
Visions of a horse drawn carriage, along with the clip clop of horses hooves, haunt Maltman's Hill, according to locals.
A babysitter even reported seeing the coach as if it was real, with light pouring from its windows as horses pulled it along the street.
And back in 1997 one driver almost crashed when they heard the clatter of hooves on cobbles on a tarmac road.
5. Red lady in the grave yard
Few places are spookier than a cemetery, and Pluckley's is even more terrifying than most.
Lady Dering was buried in the graveyard of the local church, St Nicholas, in the 1100s in a coffin made of lead with a red rose place on top of her final resting place.
There have been sightings of her, now known as the red lady after her rose, wandering the grave yard and wailing while she searches for the grave of her stillborn baby.
6. Menacing monk
A house named Greystones was always going to be imposing and threatening - and this one has its own ghostly monk for good measure.
The house was originally built in 1863 and was called Rectory Cottage as it was the home of the rector of St Nicholas Church nearby.
Nowadays its most famous resident is said to be the ghost of a monk. However, since it was remaned Greystones, the monk seems to have hidden himself as there have been no reports of unusual activity.
7. Gypsy ghost
Pinock Bridge is the perfect spot to sit awhile and take in the stunning surroundings - whether you're alive or dead.
The bridge is said to be haunted by a gyspy woman, who made her living selling the watercress she collected from the stream below.
She has been spotted sitting on the bridge and smoking a pipe. It's believed to be the spot where she lost her life after being accidentally burned to death.
The woman appears as a misty figure, who never speaks - simply sits there smoking her pipe.
8. Pub ghouls
The atmospheric pub The Blacksmith's Arms boasts not one, but three, ghosts.
Previously called both The Spectre's Arms and The Ghost's Arms because there have been so many hauntings, strange things are still going on behind its walls to this day.
Among the figures who hve been sighted in the pub there are a Tudor maid, a coachman who gazes longingly at the fire in the public bar and a Cavalier wandering around the upstairs rooms.
9. Misty miller
Richard 'Dicky' Buss, who had a lane (which is obviously also haunted) was a well known figure in the village last century.
He was a miller and is said to now haunt the village's, now ruined and abandoned, windmill, The Pinnocks.
Dicky closed his mill in 1930 and nine years later is was destroyed in a storm when it was struck by lightning.
However, it seems Dicky has unfinished business and his spirit is said to still haunt the windmill.
He is normally spotted just before a thunderstorm hits.
10. Thieving spirits
The Blacksmith's Arms isn't the only haunted pu in Pluckley - the Black Horse also has its fair share of ghosts.
However, they're a shy set of spirits in this boozer and while they are cheeky, they've never actually been seen.
The pub, which used to be a farmhouse belonging to the local bailiff and was surrounded by a moat, is famous for things magically disappearing from right in front of people
But it seems these ghosts have a conscience because a few days after items disappear, they turn up again.
Image: Google) Google)
11. The white lady
St Nicholas makes its third appearance in the list with a lady in white said to stalk both the church and the library of her old family home, Surrenden Dering.
The grand house was destroyed in a blaze in 1952 but her spirit was reportedly seen by staff from the US Embassy, who used to property as a base between World War One and Two.
One employee even held an all night vigil one Christmas Eve and when the lady in white appeared in front of him, he shot her ghost with his rifle.
12. Suicidal colonel
The second man who took his own life in Pluckley is a colonel who hanged himself in Park Wood.
He has been spotted wandering among the trees, even though much of the area has been cleared, his spirit still seems to remain.
13. Poisonous end
Rose Court looks like the perfect, quaint English village home.
The house is 250 years old - but hides a very dark past.
It mistress is said to have taken her own life by eating a handful of poisonous berries.
14. Haunted hunting lodge
If you thought two haunted pubs in one village was enough, you've definitely never visited Pluckley.
The Derring Arms used to be a hunting lodge and is said to be home to the ghost of a woman wearing a bonnet.
She has been seen by many customers and her figure is so clear, she's even been mistaken for a real drinker.
15. Screaming Woods
Finally, there's the chillingly named Screaming Woods.
The site has become a real tourist trap with brave souls even choosing to spend the night camping beneath the canopy of trees.
There have been numerous reports of the sounds of screaming men and women being heard after dark.
They're said to be the sounds of those who died while lost in he misty woods.


thedailymirror--2020-05-08--Adorable VE Day survivors hint they've found love after quarantining together

Two Second World War survivors have hinted they 've found love since moving in together at the start of lockdown .
Margaret Maxwell , 92 , and nonagenarian Doug Vince are spending the 75th anniversary of VE Day together after deciding to take the next step in their friendship and moving in together .
The adorable pair first met two years ago , but rather than go back to their respective families to brave out the coronavirus pandemic , they chose to quarantine together in Doug 's home .
The happy twosome appeared on BBC News today to talk about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they 've been growing closer since lockdown began .
`` I had a choice really to ask the family to take me home , or stay with Doug so he was n't on his own .
Because at the time they said it could last for 12 weeks , so I decided to stay , '' Margaret told the camera with a beam .
`` And I like her company so it suited me ! ''
Doug chipped in .
`` ... and I 've been here seven weeks now , '' Margaret @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Doug worked as a flight engineer on Stirling bombers flying out of Suffolk .
But he was grounded near the end of the war when his plane was hit by enemy fire and his hand was badly burnt as he landed .
`` I grabbed a fire extinguisher but it was in the fire so it burned the middle out of my hand .
I can remember trying to put it down and it was stuck , so I had to throw it to get rid of it , '' Doug recalled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pioneering New Zealand plastic surgeon Archibald McIndoe , who worked for the RAF during the conflict .
`` I found the crew standing some way away from the plane and I went and joined them , then I realised that my hand hurt . ''
`` When you say your hand hurt , is that a bit of an understatement ? ''
asked the interviewer tactically .
`` Yes , '' Doug said with a wry smile .
He spent Victory in Europe Day in 1945 recovering in hospital while 17-year-old Margaret celebrated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her formative years in and out of air raid shelters as bombs rained down , but said the sound of constant sirens did more lasting damage than the explosions .
`` That did more damage for me than anything .
To hear the siren go off , it just shook my nerves to pieces .
It took me years and years to get over that , but I 'm alright now , '' she said today .
The pair credit lockdown with bringing them closer than ever .
Asked about their relationship status @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very close friends '' .
`` That 's enough ! ''
she faux-scolded him .
`` You can tell who 's in charge , ca n't you , '' Doug added to the camera in a muttered aside .
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ADORABLE WAR VETS HINT THEY'VE BECOME 'MORE THAN CLOSE FRIEND'S WHILE QUARANTINED
ADORABLE WAR VETS HINT THEY'VE BECOME 'MORE THAN CLOSE FRIEND'S WHILE QUARANTINED
Doug Vince and Margaret Maxwell, both in their 90s, are celebrating the 75th anniversary of VE Day together after taking the plunge and moving in at the start of lockdown
VE Day survivors hint they've found love after moving in together for lockdown
Two Second World War survivors have hinted they've found love since moving in together at the start of lockdown.
Margaret Maxwell, 92, and nonagenarian Doug Vince are spending the 75th anniversary of VE Day together after deciding to take the next step in their friendship and moving in together.
The adorable pair first met two years ago, but rather than go back to their respective families to brave out the coronavirus pandemic, they chose to quarantine together in Doug's home.
The happy twosome appeared on BBC News today to talk about their war stories - and let slip they've been growing closer since lockdown began.
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"I had a choice really to ask the family to take me home, or stay with Doug so he wasn't on his own. Because at the time they said it could last for 12 weeks, so I decided to stay," Margaret told the camera with a beam.
"And I like her company so it suited me!" Doug chipped in.
"...and I've been here seven weeks now," Margaret finished.
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During the Second World War, Doug worked as a flight engineer on Stirling bombers flying out of Suffolk.
But he was grounded near the end of the war when his plane was hit by enemy fire and his hand was badly burnt as he landed.
"I grabbed a fire extinguisher but it was in the fire so it burned the middle out of my hand. I can remember trying to put it down and it was stuck, so I had to throw it to get rid of it," Doug recalled.
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His hand was treated by the pioneering New Zealand plastic surgeon Archibald McIndoe, who worked for the RAF during the conflict.
"I found the crew standing some way away from the plane and I went and joined them, then I realised that my hand hurt."
"When you say your hand hurt, is that a bit of an understatement?" asked the interviewer tactically.
"Yes," Doug said with a wry smile.
He spent Victory in Europe Day in 1945 recovering in hospital while 17-year-old Margaret celebrated with her friends.
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She had spent her formative years in and out of air raid shelters as bombs rained down, but said the sound of constant sirens did more lasting damage than the explosions.
"That did more damage for me than anything. To hear the siren go off, it just shook my nerves to pieces. It took me years and years to get over that, but I'm alright now," she said today.
The pair credit lockdown with bringing them closer than ever.
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Asked about their relationship status, Margaret coyly said they are "very close friends".
Doug cheekily interjected, "Very close" as Margaret laughed.
"That's enough!" she faux-scolded him.
"You can tell who's in charge, can't you," Doug added to the camera in a muttered aside.
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thedailymirror--2020-05-08--Inside Andy Whyment's lockdown with beer, cheese toasties and VE Day bunting

Andy Whyment gave fans a sneak peek into how he has been enjoying lockdown with his family .
The Coronation Street actor , 39 , took to Instagram to share day 46 and 47 of his household 's lockdown antics ahead of the bank holiday weekend .
During the last two days , the former I 'm A Celebrity star has cracked open the beers and got busy decorating his lavish home with homemade bunting to celebrate the VE Day bank holiday .
He even managed to convince his son Tom to finally join in a family TikTok routine .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Andy started off day 46 of isolation the right way .
`` I 'm coming to you today with two ham and cheese toasties , going to smash them , '' he said on Thursday .
His young daughter Holly later brought out a couple of Sol beers for her parents .
`` Not had a beer since Sunday , they 're going to go down a treat , '' he told his 365,000 Instagram followers .
After spending most of Thursday sunbathing in his garden with his partner Nicola , on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to celebrate VE Day .
Taking to social media once again , Andy told fans this morning that they were putting bunting up around the garden .
He said : `` I know its a bit early but we 've been up this morning .
All the bunting that Holly and Nic made the other day , we 've been putting it up outside . ''
The homemade bunting commemorated the 75th VE Day celebrations in Union Jack colours .
The bank holiday celebrations were far from over , however , and Andy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that his wife and daughter had baked .
`` Nic and Holly have made some scones for afternoon tea , although for us it 'll be afternoon alcohol , '' he joked .
It seems that Andy is having plenty of fun with his TikTok videos and lockdown activities .
Throughout the last two months , Andy has also kept his fans entertained with a number of homemade dance videos and boozy sunbathing sessions in their garden .
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The Coronation Street actor has been enjoying lots of sun-filled days in his garden alongside his wife Nicola and kids
Andy Whyment gave fans a sneak peek into how he has been enjoying lockdown with his family.
The Coronation Street actor, 39, took to Instagram to share day 46 and 47 of his household's lockdown antics ahead of the bank holiday weekend.
During the last two days, the former I'm A Celebrity star has cracked open the beers and got busy decorating his lavish home with homemade bunting to celebrate the VE Day bank holiday.
He even managed to convince his son Tom to finally join in a family TikTok routine.
Sharing his experiences in his Instagram stories, Andy started off day 46 of isolation the right way.
"I'm coming to you today with two ham and cheese toasties, going to smash them," he said on Thursday.
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His young daughter Holly later brought out a couple of Sol beers for her parents.
"Not had a beer since Sunday, they're going to go down a treat," he told his 365,000 Instagram followers.
After spending most of Thursday sunbathing in his garden with his partner Nicola, on bank holiday Friday the family made sure to celebrate VE Day.
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Taking to social media once again, Andy told fans this morning that they were putting bunting up around the garden.
He said: "I know its a bit early but we've been up this morning. All the bunting that Holly and Nic made the other day, we've been putting it up outside."
The homemade bunting commemorated the 75th VE Day celebrations in Union Jack colours.
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The bank holiday celebrations were far from over, however, and Andy later tucked into some home made scones that his wife and daughter had baked.
"Nic and Holly have made some scones for afternoon tea, although for us it'll be afternoon alcohol," he joked.
It seems that Andy is having plenty of fun with his TikTok videos and lockdown activities.
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Throughout the last two months, Andy has also kept his fans entertained with a number of homemade dance videos and boozy sunbathing sessions in their garden.
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thedailymirror--2020-05-08--This Morning viewers baffled by Nick Ferrari's 'helmet'

This Morning viewers were left with raised eyebrows today as Nick Ferrari was seen sporting a helmet on the show .
Today , the ITV daytime show celebrated the 75th anniversary of VE Day with a number of touching interviews with war veterans and a change to their iconic theme tune .
But as radio host Nick appeared on the programme to dissect the news , fans were left very confused by the old police helmet he was wearing .
Fans took to Twitter to joke about the accessory , with one tweeting : `` # thismorning he looks like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
A third questioned : `` We caught Nick about to get a hair cut ?
?
# ThisMorning . ''
Instead of playing the usual intro music today , the ITV programme had a live band playing to introduce the programme .
Fans enjoyed the intro , with one tweeting : `` Loved the intro music today @ thismorning @ EamonnHolmes # VEDay2020 # ThisMorning . ''
Earlier , Dr Hilary Jones also paid a poignant tribute to the heroes of today and those 75 years ago .
Hailing the today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he said : `` VE Day .
It 's a day when everyone 's feeling a bit more vulnerable themselves , feeling that their own life is threatened , to some extent , by this virus .
`` We would n't have our lives and our liberty today without the sacrifices of the young 75+ years ago .
`` Heroes then and heroes today on the frontline fighting the virus , I think it 's very important today that we actually do celebrate what has been achieved . ''
*This Morning airs @ @ @ @ @

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Radio host Nick Ferrari appeared on This Morning to dissect the news - but fans were left very confused
This Morning viewers were left with raised eyebrows today as Nick Ferrari was seen sporting a helmet on the show.
Today, the ITV daytime show celebrated the 75th anniversary of VE Day with a number of touching interviews with war veterans and a change to their iconic theme tune.
But as radio host Nick appeared on the programme to dissect the news, fans were left very confused by the old police helmet he was wearing.
Fans took to Twitter to joke about the accessory, with one tweeting: "#thismorning he looks like a playmobil character with that helmet on."
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Another cheekily remarked: "Nice helmet Nick #ThisMorning."
A third questioned: "We caught Nick about to get a hair cut?? #ThisMorning."
Instead of playing the usual intro music today, the ITV programme had a live band playing to introduce the programme.
Fans enjoyed the intro, with one tweeting: "Loved the intro music today @thismorning @EamonnHolmes #VEDay2020 #ThisMorning."
Earlier, Dr Hilary Jones also paid a poignant tribute to the heroes of today and those 75 years ago.
Hailing the today an "important day for everyone", he said: "VE Day. It's a day when everyone's feeling a bit more vulnerable themselves, feeling that their own life is threatened, to some extent, by this virus.
"We wouldn't have our lives and our liberty today without the sacrifices of the young 75+ years ago.
"Heroes then and heroes today on the frontline fighting the virus, I think it's very important today that we actually do celebrate what has been achieved."
*This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV