thedailymirror--2020-07-19--Thorpe Park reopens after knife horror as security teams patrol site

Thorpe Park opened again to the public on Sunday after saying a suspected attempted murder on its premises was `` very much an isolated incident '' .
Thrill-seekers were locked down inside the resort on Saturday afternoon after a man in his 20s suffered a serious slash wound to his stomach following a fight between two groups on a footbridge near the park exit .
The popular rollercoaster and ride resort said : `` We feel confident we have the necessary security procedures and measures in place to keep our guests and staff safe . ''
Two men , also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ custody on suspicion of attempted murder , Surrey Police said on Saturday .
Thorpe Park declared business as usual on Sunday - and they announced opening hours would be extended until 6pm because of the longer queuing time .
Security teams carry out bag searches and regularly patrol the premises and investigations are ongoing into how a weapon was brought inside the resort , near Chertsey , in Surrey .
Megan Apps told the PA news agency how her bag was searched for 10 seconds but not thoroughly .
She said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of my bag .
`` No frisking and no detectors .
`` Hopefully policies change , I wo n't be going back otherwise . ''
In a statement posted to Twitter on Sunday , Thorpe Park said : `` We would like to reassure guests that the incident which took place at the resort as a result of an altercation between two groups yesterday was very much an isolated incident .
`` The health , safety and security of our visitors and staff is our primary objective . ''
The park said it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' with no similar incidents over 40 years .
Police are appealing for witnesses to get in touch .
Detective Inspector Andy Greaves said : `` I ’ m keen to hear from anyone who saw what happened or who has video footage of this assault .
`` The two groups of people were close to the exit inside the park on the bridge when the assault happened .
`` We ’ re still trying to establish what has happened , however I ’ d like to stress that this incident is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time .
`` Enquiries are ongoing to locate all those believed to have been involved .
`` Officers will remain in the area for some time this evening and I ’ d like to thank Thorpe Park for their assistance and co-operation with our investigation . ''

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Police last night confirmed they were carrying out enquiries as two men, in their twenties, were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder at the theme park in Chertsey, Surrey
Thorpe Park opened again to the public on Sunday after saying a suspected attempted murder on its premises was "very much an isolated incident".
Thrill-seekers were locked down inside the resort on Saturday afternoon after a man in his 20s suffered a serious slash wound to his stomach following a fight between two groups on a footbridge near the park exit.
The popular rollercoaster and ride resort said: "We feel confident we have the necessary security procedures and measures in place to keep our guests and staff safe."
Two men, also in their 20s, are in police custody on suspicion of attempted murder, Surrey Police said on Saturday.
Image: @abbiesear29/BPM Media) @abbiesear29/BPM Media)
Thorpe Park declared business as usual on Sunday - and they announced opening hours would be extended until 6pm because of the longer queuing time.
Security teams carry out bag searches and regularly patrol the premises and investigations are ongoing into how a weapon was brought inside the resort, near Chertsey, in Surrey.
Megan Apps told the PA news agency how her bag was searched for 10 seconds but not thoroughly.
She said: "They didn't even search all sections of my bag.
"No frisking and no detectors.
"Hopefully policies change, I won't be going back otherwise."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
In a statement posted to Twitter on Sunday, Thorpe Park said: "We would like to reassure guests that the incident which took place at the resort as a result of an altercation between two groups yesterday was very much an isolated incident.
"The health, safety and security of our visitors and staff is our primary objective."
The park said it had an "excellent security track record" with no similar incidents over 40 years.
Police are appealing for witnesses to get in touch.
Image: Video Grab) Video Grab)
Detective Inspector Andy Greaves said: "I’m keen to hear from anyone who saw what happened or who has video footage of this assault.
"The two groups of people were close to the exit inside the park on the bridge when the assault happened.
"We’re still trying to establish what has happened, however I’d like to stress that this incident is not being treated as terrorism-related at the current time.
"Enquiries are ongoing to locate all those believed to have been involved.
"Officers will remain in the area for some time this evening and I’d like to thank Thorpe Park for their assistance and co-operation with our investigation."


thedailymirror--2020-07-19--Shamima Begum could cost taxpayer £10 million for lifetime 24-hour surveillance

Shamima Begum 's return to the UK could see taxpayers fork out £10 million over her lifetime for round-the-clock surveillance .
The IS bride , who travelled to Syria to join so called Islamic State , will be monitored by police and security services if she is not immediately taken into custody upon her return .
Begum , 20 , could be placed on a Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measure with only a handful of other suspects , according to an exclusive report by The Sun .
Accommodation costs could reach £70,000 alone with surveillance costs on top , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Henry Jackson Society think tank told The Sun : `` It beggars belief that the taxpayer will likely have to fund a lifetime bill for Shamima Begum . ''
Begum was just 15 when she left her east London home in Bethnal Green with two friends to join IS fighters in Syria .
She crossed the Turkish border within days and reached IS headquarters in Raqqa where she married Dutch convert recruit Yago Riedijk .
The pair had three children , who have since died .
The government stripped Begum of her British @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through her mother .
But judges ruled she should be allowed to return to the UK from a Syrian refugee camp to fight the legal case .
Family lawyer Tasnime Akunjee , representing Begum , admitted he ca n't be sure she does not pose a terror threat .
He said : “ This money , that could reach £10million , would be better spent on the real victims of terrorism in the UK.
” The criminal defence lawyer has also insisted that Begum is the victim of British sexism , facing harsher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a woman .
Speaking out after judges ruled she should be allowed to return from Syria , he said : “ Gender does play a very , very large role in the public reaction to this situation.
” Describing her as “ more of a housewife ” , he said : “ The reaction to her husband , who was an IS fighter , seems to be a lot less than the reaction to her .
`` I think we ’ ve seen this commonly in the expression of Islamophobia , where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most obvious thing to point out .
`` Boris Johnson has focused on women and some of their attire , likening it to letterboxes or bank robbers.
” Former home secretary Sajid Javid originally revoked Begum 's British citizenship on national security grounds , claiming it would be impossible to remove her once she returned to UK soil .
While Justice Secretary Robert Buckland is due to unveil a panel of up to five independent legal experts next week which could prevent judicial reviews being used to make political decisions .
At an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ senior judges said Begum should be allowed to return to try to win back her British citizenship .
A member of the security forces holding Begum at a north eastern Syrian refugee camp said Begum is `` nervous '' about returning to the UK but `` overjoyed '' to see her family .
The camp guard said : `` Shamima has been very happy since she got the news that she will be going home to Britain . ''
`` She is in a good mood because she will see her family and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also very nervous about what will happen to her and how people will look at her there . ''
Concerns were raised following Thursday 's ruling that the decision could open the door for other ISIS brides and fighters to try to return to Britain .
It means the Government must find a way to allow Ms Begum to travel to the UK to appear in court in London despite insisting it would offer no assistance to rescue her from Syria .
Current plans are reportedly for the former ISIS bride to travel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Faysh Khabur .
From there she will be taken to Erbil , where she will be flown back to Britain .
A spokeswoman for the Home Office , now led by Priti Patel , said after Thursday 's ruling was announced : `` This is a very disappointing decision by the court .
`` We will now apply for permission to appeal this judgment , and to stay its effects pending any onward appeal .
`` The government 's top priority remains maintaining our national security and keeping the public safe .
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Round-the-clock surveillance on IS bride Shamima Begum could mean taxpayers fork out £10 million
Shamima Begum's return to the UK could see taxpayers fork out £10 million over her lifetime for round-the-clock surveillance.
The IS bride, who travelled to Syria to join so called Islamic State, will be monitored by police and security services if she is not immediately taken into custody upon her return.
Begum, 20, could be placed on a Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measure with only a handful of other suspects, according to an exclusive report by The Sun.
Accommodation costs could reach £70,000 alone with surveillance costs on top, it claims.
Image: SWNS.COM) SWNS.COM)
Dr Alan Mendoza of the Henry Jackson Society think tank told The Sun: "It beggars belief that the taxpayer will likely have to fund a lifetime bill for Shamima Begum."
Begum was just 15 when she left her east London home in Bethnal Green with two friends to join IS fighters in Syria.
She crossed the Turkish border within days and reached IS headquarters in Raqqa where she married Dutch convert recruit Yago Riedijk. The pair had three children, who have since died.
The government stripped Begum of her British citizenship, arguing she had Bangladeshi citizenship through her mother.
But judges ruled she should be allowed to return to the UK from a Syrian refugee camp to fight the legal case.
Family lawyer Tasnime Akunjee, representing Begum, admitted he can't be sure she does not pose a terror threat.
He said: “This money, that could reach £10million, would be better spent on the real victims of terrorism in the UK.”
Image: ITV) ITV)
The criminal defence lawyer has also insisted that Begum is the victim of British sexism, facing harsher criticism in the UK purely because she is a woman.
Speaking out after judges ruled she should be allowed to return from Syria, he said: “Gender does play a very, very large role in the public reaction to this situation.”
Describing her as “more of a housewife”, he said: “The reaction to her husband, who was an IS fighter, seems to be a lot less than the reaction to her.
"I think we’ve seen this commonly in the expression of Islamophobia, where a woman’s attire is the most obvious thing to point out.
"Boris Johnson has focused on women and some of their attire, likening it to letterboxes or bank robbers.”
Former home secretary Sajid Javid originally revoked Begum's British citizenship on national security grounds, claiming it would be impossible to remove her once she returned to UK soil.
Image: Reuters) Reuters)
While Justice Secretary Robert Buckland is due to unveil a panel of up to five independent legal experts next week which could prevent judicial reviews being used to make political decisions.
At an Appeal Court ruling on Thursday, three senior judges said Begum should be allowed to return to try to win back her British citizenship.
A member of the security forces holding Begum at a north eastern Syrian refugee camp said Begum is "nervous" about returning to the UK but "overjoyed" to see her family.
The camp guard said: "Shamima has been very happy since she got the news that she will be going home to Britain."
"She is in a good mood because she will see her family and her country again.
"She is also very nervous about what will happen to her and how people will look at her there."
Concerns were raised following Thursday's ruling that the decision could open the door for other ISIS brides and fighters to try to return to Britain.
It means the Government must find a way to allow Ms Begum to travel to the UK to appear in court in London despite insisting it would offer no assistance to rescue her from Syria.
Current plans are reportedly for the former ISIS bride to travel into neighbouring Iraq via a river crossing at Faysh Khabur. From there she will be taken to Erbil, where she will be flown back to Britain.
Image: Getty) Getty)
A spokeswoman for the Home Office, now led by Priti Patel, said after Thursday's ruling was announced: "This is a very disappointing decision by the court.
"We will now apply for permission to appeal this judgment, and to stay its effects pending any onward appeal.
"The government's top priority remains maintaining our national security and keeping the public safe."


thedailymirror--2020-07-19--Ben Te'o lifts lid on Mike Brown bust-up that cost pair Rugby World Cup spots

Ben Te ' o has spoken for the first time about the altercation with Mike Brown which cost the England pair their Rugby World Cup chances .
Eddie Jones omitted both men from his squad – which went on to reach the final last November in Japan – following an incident at the pre-tournament training camp in northern Italy .
What took place has long been shrouded in mystery , with Te ’ o tight-lipped at the time and Brown saying only : “ When the details come out , people will know how everyone in that situation handled themselves.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 32 , has broken his silence in conversation with Brian O ’ Driscoll , as part of the BT Sport series Lions Call .
Asked by O ’ Driscoll how disappointed he was not to go to the World Cup , the Lions centre said : “ Yeah it was an interesting one .
`` There was a bonding session and an incident that happened .
“ We actually got along quite fine but sometimes things happen when guys have a few too many drinks .
“ To be honest , I don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a deal .
“ And when I woke up in the morning I didn ’ t think it was that big of a deal .
But obviously for some people , maybe a leadership group or something along those lines , maybe it was a big deal to them ?
“ Eddie rang me up and said he wasn ’ t going to take me to the World Cup .
He was pretty upset with me .
“ At that stage I was already packing up my house and moving my family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back here to Australia while I was going to be at the World Cup in Japan .
“ I was like , ‘ Oh well , that was an interesting end to the last three and a half years that I ’ ve put in ’ .
” Te ’ o had been capped 18 times by Jones but his England career ended there and then .
He left Worcester first for Toulon , then a spell with Japanese Super Rugby franchise Sunwolves , before returning to rugby league at the Brisbane Broncos @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since buried the hatchet , Te ’ o replied : “ We haven ’ t yet , we haven ’ t crossed paths.
” The New Zealand-born midfielder is the second cross-code star to have an unhappy World Cup experience with England following that of Te ’ o ’ s former housemate Sam Burgess .
At least Burgess made it to the 2015 tournament , – but then England ’ s disastrous campaign and the flak that Slammin ’ Sam copped , led him to cut short his stay in the union game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He has since retired .
“ Unfortunately it didn ’ t pan out for him , ” said Te ’ o .
“ I was quite sad to see him leave because I know that he had a lot more in him .
“ I knew Sam had a lot more growth and he could have been one of the great players that England had.
” With one year until the British & Irish Lions tour South Africa in 2021 , watch BT Sport ’ s new series ‘ Lions Call ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BT Sport YouTube channel youtube.com/btsport

Ben Te'o and Mike Brown were forced to sit out of last year's World Cup after an incident at a bonding session
Ben Te'o has spoken for the first time about the altercation with Mike Brown which cost the England pair their Rugby World Cup chances.
Eddie Jones omitted both men from his squad – which went on to reach the final last November in Japan – following an incident at the pre-tournament training camp in northern Italy.
What took place has long been shrouded in mystery, with Te’o tight-lipped at the time and Brown saying only: “When the details come out, people will know how everyone in that situation handled themselves.”
But now Te’o, 32, has broken his silence in conversation with Brian O’Driscoll, as part of the BT Sport series Lions Call.
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Asked by O’Driscoll how disappointed he was not to go to the World Cup, the Lions centre said: “Yeah it was an interesting one.
"There was a bonding session and an incident that happened.
“We actually got along quite fine but sometimes things happen when guys have a few too many drinks.
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“To be honest, I don’t think it was that big of a deal.
“And when I woke up in the morning I didn’t think it was that big of a deal. But obviously for some people, maybe a leadership group or something along those lines, maybe it was a big deal to them?
“Eddie rang me up and said he wasn’t going to take me to the World Cup. He was pretty upset with me.
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“I said, ‘OK, no worries’.
“At that stage I was already packing up my house and moving my family, because they were going to come back here to Australia while I was going to be at the World Cup in Japan.
“I was like, ‘Oh well, that was an interesting end to the last three and a half years that I’ve put in’.”
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Te’o had been capped 18 times by Jones but his England career ended there and then.
He left Worcester first for Toulon, then a spell with Japanese Super Rugby franchise Sunwolves, before returning to rugby league at the Brisbane Broncos.
Asked if he and Brown had since buried the hatchet, Te’o replied: “We haven’t yet, we haven’t crossed paths.”
The New Zealand-born midfielder is the second cross-code star to have an unhappy World Cup experience with England following that of Te’o’s former housemate Sam Burgess.
At least Burgess made it to the 2015 tournament, – but then England’s disastrous campaign and the flak that Slammin’ Sam copped, led him to cut short his stay in the union game and return to Australia’s NRL. He has since retired.
“Unfortunately it didn’t pan out for him,” said Te’o. “I was quite sad to see him leave because I know that he had a lot more in him.
“I knew Sam had a lot more growth and he could have been one of the great players that England had.”
With one year until the British & Irish Lions tour South Africa in 2021, watch BT Sport’s new series ‘Lions Call’ with Brian O’Driscoll on the BT Sport YouTube channel youtube.com/btsport


thedailymirror--2020-07-19--Queen breaks silence on Princess Beatrice's secret wedding with sweet remark

The Queen spoke of her delight at being able to attend her granddaughter Princess Beatrice 's wedding as she knighted NHS fundraising hero Sir Tom Moore .
The Monarch and Prince Philip were among a small group of guests who attended the celebrations in Windsor on Friday .
The day was extra special for the Queen as Beatrice opted to wear one of her old dresses - a glamorous cream gown from the 60s - and the same tiara she wore on her own wedding day .
Just hours after the ceremony , which was held at the private All @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Queen returned to Windsor Castle to carry out her first post-lockdown engagement .
She used her father 's sword to knight Sir Tom , and chatted with him and his family in the gorgeous sunshine .
During their conversation , she said : `` My granddaughter got married this morning both Philip and I managed to get there - very nice . ''
She also thanked him for his fundraising efforts , which inspired people across the UK during the toughest part of the coronavirus lockdown .
He raised a record sum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his garden with the aid of a walking frame .
The Queen said : “ Thank you so much .
An amazing amount of money you raised ” “ Anyway it ’ s a nice day .
Best of luck to you.
” Captain Tom set out to raise £1,000 , but his incredible gesture won him fans around the world and saw his fundraising efforts soar .
In honour of his incredible achievement , there was a flypast in his honour on his 100th birthday .
Captain Tom also became the oldest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ One single with his rendition of You 'll Never Walk Alone , recorded with Michael Ball and the NHS Voices Of Care Choir .
And his incredible efforts saw him awarded a special Pride Of Britain award .
Captain Tom said the response to his charitable efforts had been `` outstanding '' .
He said : `` It 's hard to describe there 's been so much kindness shown and so many people making kind remarks .
`` It really is outstanding , I never anticipated in my life anything like this .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ really must say to everyone thank you very much to everyone wherever you are . ''
Beatrice married Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi at All Saints Chapel on Friday after their original wedding had to be cancelled due to the coronavirus lockdown .
They released two photos from their special day , but the bride 's father Andrew did not feature in either .

The Queen and Prince Philip joined Prince Andrew, Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank to watch on as Princess Beatrice married Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi at a secret wedding in Windsor
The Queen spoke of her delight at being able to attend her granddaughter Princess Beatrice's wedding as she knighted NHS fundraising hero Sir Tom Moore.
The Monarch and Prince Philip were among a small group of guests who attended the celebrations in Windsor on Friday.
The day was extra special for the Queen as Beatrice opted to wear one of her old dresses - a glamorous cream gown from the 60s - and the same tiara she wore on her own wedding day.
Just hours after the ceremony, which was held at the private All Saints Chapel away from the public, the Queen returned to Windsor Castle to carry out her first post-lockdown engagement.
Image: PA) PA)
She used her father's sword to knight Sir Tom, and chatted with him and his family in the gorgeous sunshine.
During their conversation, she said: "My granddaughter got married this morning both Philip and I managed to get there - very nice."
She also thanked him for his fundraising efforts, which inspired people across the UK during the toughest part of the coronavirus lockdown.
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He raised a record sum of £33million by walking 100 laps of his garden with the aid of a walking frame.
The Queen said: “Thank you so much. An amazing amount of money you raised”
“A hundred is a great age.
“Anyway it’s a nice day. Best of luck to you.”
Image: PA) PA)
Captain Tom set out to raise £1,000, but his incredible gesture won him fans around the world and saw his fundraising efforts soar.
In honour of his incredible achievement, there was a flypast in his honour on his 100th birthday.
Captain Tom also became the oldest person to ever score a UK Number One single with his rendition of You'll Never Walk Alone, recorded with Michael Ball and the NHS Voices Of Care Choir.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
And his incredible efforts saw him awarded a special Pride Of Britain award.
Captain Tom said the response to his charitable efforts had been "outstanding".
He said: "It's hard to describe there's been so much kindness shown and so many people making kind remarks.
"It really is outstanding, I never anticipated in my life anything like this. It really is amazing.
"I really must say to everyone thank you very much to everyone wherever you are."
Beatrice married Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi at All Saints Chapel on Friday after their original wedding had to be cancelled due to the coronavirus lockdown.
They released two photos from their special day, but the bride's father Andrew did not feature in either.


thedailymirror--2020-07-19--Rio Ferdinand explains tactical switch that helped Arsenal's David Luiz

Rio Ferdinand has outlined the tactical change Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has made to bring about an upturn in David Luiz 's form .
The Brazilian centre-back has been criticised for certain erratic performances throughout the season , including in the Gunners ' previous match with Manchester City in which he was sent off and conceded a penalty .
However , Luiz shone in the FA Cup semi-final victory over City on Saturday as the lynchpin in the back three between Shkodran Mustafi and Kieran Tierney .
The 33-year-old won each of his four aerial duels and was unflappable as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against City 's high press .
And former Gunners ace Van Persie was especially impressed by Luiz for his `` absolutely fantastic '' performance .
`` They were incredible , it was really nice to watch .
They played very compact , '' the Dutchman told BT Sport .
`` In the second half you could see that City was pushing forward , but they stayed compact .
`` I would like to point out one player which is David Luiz we talked about him before but tonight he put his body in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 25 balls tonight he was absolutely fantastic . ''
Ferdinand agreed with his fellow pundit and expanded on the tactical change which has transformed Luiz into such a defensive stalwart in recent weeks .
The former Manchester United and England defender added : `` I have to agree , he ’ s come in for a lot of criticism in the last couple of seasons and a lot of it rightly so at times you get criticised .
`` The way they set up today helped him three at the back they packed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ security there was a stability about the way the played they were composed defensively .
`` And what they had tactically which was brilliant from Arteta they had a sharp edge on the counter when they went forward they looked dangerous and capable of scoring and they got two very good goals . ''
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The ex-England defender singled out the Brazilian for praise - while fellow pundit Robin Van Persie said Luiz was "absolutely fantastic" in Arsenal's win over Manchester City
Rio Ferdinand has outlined the tactical change Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has made to bring about an upturn in David Luiz's form.
The Brazilian centre-back has been criticised for certain erratic performances throughout the season, including in the Gunners' previous match with Manchester City in which he was sent off and conceded a penalty.
However, Luiz shone in the FA Cup semi-final victory over City on Saturday as the lynchpin in the back three between Shkodran Mustafi and Kieran Tierney.
The 33-year-old won each of his four aerial duels and was unflappable as the Gunners played out from the back against City's high press.
And former Gunners ace Van Persie was especially impressed by Luiz for his "absolutely fantastic" performance.
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"They were incredible, it was really nice to watch. They played very compact," the Dutchman told BT Sport .
"In the second half you could see that City was pushing forward, but they stayed compact.
"I would like to point out one player which is David Luiz we talked about him before but tonight he put his body in front of balls he was blocking maybe 25 balls tonight he was absolutely fantastic."
Ferdinand agreed with his fellow pundit and expanded on the tactical change which has transformed Luiz into such a defensive stalwart in recent weeks.
The former Manchester United and England defender added: "I have to agree, he’s come in for a lot of criticism in the last couple of seasons and a lot of it rightly so at times you get criticised.
"The way they set up today helped him three at the back they packed the midfield they played with a defensive security there was a stability about the way they played - they were composed defensively.
"And what they had tactically which was brilliant from Arteta they had a sharp edge on the counter when they went forward they looked dangerous and capable of scoring and they got two very good goals."
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thedailymirror--2020-07-19--Strictly Come Dancing's Dr Ranj accidentally turns up to work 2 months early

Dr Ranj Singh has berated himself after turning up to work early ... by two whole months .
The Strictly Come Dancing star and NHS doctor showed up to work in hospital to cover a colleague 's shift , but had n't realised the date was wrong by some eight weeks .
Laughing as he updated fans on his mistake , the Guy 's and St Thomas ' Hospital doctor took a selfie looking annoyed with himself .
`` Guess which idiot turned up to work for his shift this morning ... 2 months early # lockdownbrain , '' he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked me to swap into his shift for the 19th ...
I thought he meant July .
Turns out he meant September . ''
Fans loved his epic mistiming and several shared their own tales of work mishaps .
`` I went to work once at 1.30 am , 6 hours earlier and I thought that would be hard to beat .
But , you just got one better , '' laughed one .
`` Go home before the 'well , since you 're here ... . '
'' advised another .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your at my local hospital .
I do feel that bit more secure to know your there .
# BetterToBeEarlyThanLate # EagerBeaver . ''
It comes after the junior doctor cleared up several fake claims about mask-wearing ahead of next weekend 's new rules about face coverings in shops .
`` Unless you have a medical reason not to , or can not manage them , they should be worn where recommended .
Small children are also exempt , '' he explained .
`` Non-medical masks and face coverings are fine for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , make your own , or use a scarf .
Medical-grade ones are ideal for healthcare .
`` There is NO evidence that masks/face coverings are bad for you .
This is nonsense .
`` If I can wear one of these for 12 hours on shift and be absolutely fine , then you can wear a face covering on public transport and to the shops ! ''
Dr Ranj added : `` Remember : masks are mainly about PROTECTING EACH OTHER ! ''

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Dr Ranj Singh groaned after he realised he'd covered the wrong shift for a colleague going on holiday - turning up to work in hospital a full two months early
Dr Ranj Singh has berated himself after turning up to work early... by two whole months.
The Strictly Come Dancing star and NHS doctor showed up to work in hospital to cover a colleague's shift, but hadn't realised the date was wrong by some eight weeks.
Laughing as he updated fans on his mistake, the Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital doctor took a selfie looking annoyed with himself.
"Guess which idiot turned up to work for his shift this morning... 2 months early #lockdownbrain," he tweeted.
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
"An explanation: colleague asked me to swap into his shift for the 19th... I thought he meant July. Turns out he meant September."
Fans loved his epic mistiming and several shared their own tales of work mishaps.
"I went to work once at 1.30 am, 6 hours earlier and I thought that would be hard to beat. But, you just got one better," laughed one.
"Go home before the 'well, since you're here....'" advised another.
Image: ITV) ITV)
And a third said: "And in your at my local hospital. I do feel that bit more secure to know your there. #BetterToBeEarlyThanLate #EagerBeaver."
It comes after the junior doctor cleared up several fake claims about mask-wearing ahead of next weekend's new rules about face coverings in shops.
"Unless you have a medical reason not to, or cannot manage them, they should be worn where recommended. Small children are also exempt," he explained.
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
"Non-medical masks and face coverings are fine for the general public. You can buy them, make your own, or use a scarf. Medical-grade ones are ideal for healthcare.
"There is NO evidence that masks/face coverings are bad for you. This is nonsense.
"If I can wear one of these for 12 hours on shift and be absolutely fine, then you can wear a face covering on public transport and to the shops!"
Dr Ranj added: "Remember: masks are mainly about PROTECTING EACH OTHER!"


thedailymirror--2020-07-19--Gymgoers will not be required to wear face masks in gyms and fitness clubs

Those returning to the gym next weekend are not expected to have to wear face masks when they exercise .
Government guidelines state face coverings must be worn in 'enclosed public spaces ' .
From Friday it will be compulsory for shoppers to wear them with demands already in place on public transport .
But many in gyms and fitness clubs , reopening for the first time since the coronavirus lockdown on Saturday , are expected be exempt .
Gyms are preparing to open their doors and are studying the strict instructions to protect members .
There could be looser @ @ @ @ @ @ @ centres .
UKactive , who run Virgin Active , have joined the owners of David Lloyd in saying masks are not obligatory .
They said : `` We note the Government ’ s decision on face coverings on shops and public transport where it is harder to keep social distancing in place .
`` However , we also support the Government ’ s consideration that there need to be practical requirements for each sector .
`` As such , when it comes to gyms and leisure centres , the appropriate mitigation measures will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social distancing remains .
`` Therefore we would not expect face coverings to become mandatory in our facilities . ''
Other gyms have yet to announce measures but are expected to follow suit .
That wo n't stop extra measure being put in place to keep members safe .
Constant deep cleans and social distancing will be in operation with users kept apart on treadmills and other equiptment .

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They are finally set to open next weekend but despite the government telling people to wear face coverings in enclosed public spaces, masks may not be needed in gyms
Gymgoers will not be required to wear face masks in gyms and fitness clubs
Those returning to the gym next weekend are not expected to have to wear face masks when they exercise.
Government guidelines state face coverings must be worn in 'enclosed public spaces'.
From Friday it will be compulsory for shoppers to wear them with demands already in place on public transport.
But many in gyms and fitness clubs, reopening for the first time since the coronavirus lockdown on Saturday, are expected be exempt.
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Gyms are preparing to open their doors and are studying the strict instructions to protect members.
There could be looser demands on face coverings when using the centres.
UKactive, governing body for the industry, say masks are not obligatory.
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They said: "We note the Government’s decision on face coverings on shops and public transport where it is harder to keep social distancing in place.
"However, we also support the Government’s consideration that there need to be practical requirements for each sector.
"As such, when it comes to gyms and leisure centres, the appropriate mitigation measures will be in place to make sure that social distancing remains.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
"Therefore we would not expect face coverings to become mandatory in our facilities."
Other gyms have yet to announce measures but are expected to follow suit.
That won't stop extra measure being put in place to keep members safe.
Constant deep cleans and social distancing will be in operation with users kept apart on treadmills and other equiptment.


thedailymirror--2020-07-19--Danny Dyer once got drunk on EastEnders set thanks to real Queen Vic beer pump

EastEnders star Danny Dyer accidentally got drunk while filming on set - thanks to the real beer pump at Walford 's famous Queen Vic .
The actor , 42 , once got `` f**king hammered '' while playing Mick Carter after he took full advantage of the booze pump at the soap 's pub , according to his co-star Danny Hatchard .
Danny , 28 , who plays Mick 's son Lee Carter , made the confession about his pal as he admitted all cast members used to have access to beer from one of the real pumps .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bar in the Vic , one of the pumps used to be a real pump .
It used to let out real beer .
`` We was filming a scene where me and him would down half a pint .
But there was quite a few technical difficulties going on , so me and him were downing seven or eight or nine half-pints .
By the end we was f**king hammered .
`` And then we had a full day 's worth of filming to film .
Luckily we were able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a rookie mistake . ''
It seems there 'll be no more of that as Danny and his on-screen wife Linda made the heartbreaking decision to sell their pub and step down as Queen Vic landlords on the soap .
The actor has put his drinking past behind him after previously being forced to take six weeks off following a meltdown which saw him getting boozy at the NTAs in 2017 .
Danny took a break to South Africa to get back on track , and was back at his day job soon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` You 've got to take your job seriously and all that .
You 've got to keep your eye on the ball .
Sometimes it 's easy to take your eye off it . ''
The actor has since gone from strength to strength in his role as Mick Carter , with some fans questioning if he 'll leave the show altogether .
In recent storylines , the landlord sold his pub , which left viewers panic over what was going to happen with his character .
One asked : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ask is Mick and Linda leaving just the pub or Walford ? ''
After a huge shake-up , fans saw Ian Beale become the new owner of the pub , while Sharon Watts is the landlady .
Fans took to Twitter to share their reaction , with one penning : `` I LOVE that Sharon got the cliffhanger , and final shot .
Rightly so # Eastenders . ''
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Danny Dyer once got 'f**king hammered' on the set of EastEnders as the cast used to have full access to beer from one of the pumps at the Queen Vic, according to his co-star
Danny Dyer once got hammered on EastEnders set thanks to real Queen Vic beer pump
EastEnders star Danny Dyer accidentally got drunk while filming on set - thanks to the real beer pump at Walford's famous Queen Vic.
The actor, 42, once got "f**king hammered" while playing Mick Carter after he took full advantage of the booze pump at the soap's pub, according to his co-star Danny Hatchard.
Danny, 28, who plays Mick's son Lee Carter, made the confession about his pal as he admitted all cast members used to have access to beer from one of the real pumps.
He told the Daily Star : "Behind the bar in the Vic, one of the pumps used to be a real pump. It used to let out real beer.
Image: Medavia) Medavia)
"We was filming a scene where me and him would down half a pint. But there was quite a few technical difficulties going on, so me and him were downing seven or eight or nine half-pints. By the end we was f**king hammered.
"And then we had a full day's worth of filming to film. Luckily we were able to sober ourselves up, but it was a rookie mistake."
It seems there'll be no more of that as Danny and his on-screen wife Linda made the heartbreaking decision to sell their pub and step down as Queen Vic landlords on the soap.
Image: BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes) BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes)
Image: BBC/Jack Barnes) BBC/Jack Barnes)
The actor has put his drinking past behind him after previously being forced to take six weeks off following a meltdown which saw him getting boozy at the NTAs in 2017.
Danny took a break to South Africa to get back on track, and was back at his day job soon after.
He said at the time: "You've got to take your job seriously and all that. You've got to keep your eye on the ball. Sometimes it's easy to take your eye off it."
The actor has since gone from strength to strength in his role as Mick Carter, with some fans questioning if he'll leave the show altogether.
Image: BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes) BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes)
In recent storylines, the landlord sold his pub, which left viewers panic over what was going to happen with his character.
One asked: "Had to break my social media ban to ask is Mick and Linda leaving just the pub or Walford?"
After a huge shake-up, fans saw Ian Beale become the new owner of the pub, while Sharon Watts is the landlady.
Fans took to Twitter to share their reaction, with one penning: "I LOVE that Sharon got the cliffhanger, and final shot. Rightly so #Eastenders."
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thedailymirror--2020-07-19--Britain's miracle lockdown baby came back to life after dying for six seconds

A miracle newborn baby girl has battled through 82 days in intensive care and came back to life after doctors pronounced her dead to meet her siblings .
Baby Forrest Gardiner was revived in mum Abbey Gardiner 's arms after she was born at 26 weeks , weighing just 1lb 6oz , two days before lockdown .
Her miraculous story of survival comes after she spent 82 days in intensive care and nine weeks on a ventilator , suffering a string of life threatening conditions and four collapsed lungs .
Little Forrest was born with no toenails or fingernails and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Her skin , paper thin and translucent , she was kept in a plastic bag .
Dad Keri Gardiner , 22 , first met his daughter five weeks after her birth , on the day he also had to watch doctors perform CPR on her .
She was later pronounced dead having contracted a deadly condition but doctors miraculously revived her as the nation sheltered from Covid-19 .
This week , Forrest arrived home to meet her siblings Chadley Bees , five , and Hunnibelle Gardiner , four , for the first time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospitals across South Wales .
Mum Abbey Coburn , 22 , from Porth in South Wales , said : `` I do n't think they actually believed me when I said she was coming home .
`` It has literally been absolutely horrific .
The things I have seen they will stay with me for life .
`` On the ward by yourself , it is horrendous .
Babies die next to you and the mothers are on their own , it is heartbreaking . ''
Just 24 weeks into her pregnancy , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at her anti-natal appointment in March .
The rare condition affects up to six per cent of pregnancies with severe cases developing in one to two per cent of mums-to-be .
She said : `` There was six grams of protein in my urine .
They said ' I do n't know how you are still walking about ' , but I felt absolutely find , that was the scariest part of it . ''
Abbey was admitted to hospital with doctors trying to get the pregnancy to 30 weeks as the only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the baby .
She was admitted at 24 weeks and then discharged , with daily check ups , but a week later she was rushed to Singleton Hospital in Swansea .
Her case became severe with concerns she could develop eclampsia , life-threatening fits for mother and baby .
The following day , she became dizzy and showed signs of eclampsia so she was rushed to theatre for an emergency Caesarean .
Abbey said : `` I have had two natural births before and I would give birth 100 times over the c-section @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for it as I was dizzy and in and out of consciousness so I woke up not knowing if she had survived .
I was so out of it , I did n't get to see her until 16 hours after . ''
Baby Forrest was born at 26 weeks premature so was kept in what Abbey described as a plastic bag to protect her see-through skin , which is designed to replicate the womb .
Her partner Keri was present for Forrest 's birth and showed Abbey photos of their second daughter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Forrest was born on March 21 , two days before the Coronavirus lockdown and restrictions around hospital visits meant both parents were not allowed to enter the anti-natal ward .
Keri did not get to see his daughter for the first five weeks of her life which Abbey said put a massive strain on the couple both physically and emotionally .
When Keri finally saw his daughter again , the hospital was still operating a one parent on the ward at a time , which mean Abbey had to wait outside when another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She was put on his chest for skin-to-skin , and she pulled her oxygen tube out .
`` So the doctors had to do CPR on her , and that was the first time Keri got to see her and that happened .
It was so traumatic .
I was outside crying knowing what was going on but not able to go in .
`` She is four months old and he has only held her once because he is so scared . ''
Little Forrest underwent endless procedures in hospital which Abbey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of her partner .
In addition , she was pulled over and questioned by police on five occasions while traveling to and from hospital in lockdown .
She said : `` They would ask me where I was from and when I would say Rhondda they 'd say 'What are you doing down here ' , and I had to explain every time that my baby was in the anti-natal unit .
`` It was fine and they would let me go but it was just an extra stress .
In the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to keep in my glove box explaining why I was away from home . ''
Complications continued to arise for Forrest and after she had her nine-week immunisations , she developed a life threatening condition called nectrotising enterocolitis ( NEC ) .
Abbey said : `` That night she was pronounced dead in my arms for six seconds and then they revived her .
There was about 20 doctors rushed over .
`` I remember the doctor saying they do n't think she is going to make it through the night .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entire experience . ''
Forrest , who weighed just 3lbs was blue lighted down to University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff for emergency bowel surgery and also developed sepsis .
Abbey said : `` The doctors worked so quick , they saved her life , they caught it just in time . ''
With Forrest being in hospital at the height of the pandemic in April , she was tested for the virus on three separate occasions .
Abbey said : `` To be told she had to be tested for coronavirus was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to hold our babies or touch their skin without gloves on . ''
Forrest finally returned home on Thursday evening and her brother and sister were ecstatic to finally meet her .
Abbey said : `` She was only three and a half months old when she came off her breathing tubes last month but really she should have been a week old .
`` She is 5lbs and 11oz and has come a really long way . ''

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Baby Forrest Gardiner fought for her survival after she was born at 26 weeks, weighing just 1lb 6oz, two days before lockdown
How Britain's miracle lockdown baby came back to life after dying for six seconds
A miracle newborn baby girl has battled through 82 days in intensive care and came back to life after doctors pronounced her dead to meet her siblings.
Baby Forrest Gardiner was revived in mum Abbey Gardiner's arms after she was born at 26 weeks, weighing just 1lb 6oz, two days before lockdown.
Her miraculous story of survival comes after she spent 82 days in intensive care and nine weeks on a ventilator, suffering a string of life threatening conditions and four collapsed lungs.
Little Forrest was born with no toenails or fingernails and her eyes were still fused together. Her skin, paper thin and translucent, she was kept in a plastic bag.
Image: Richard Swingler) Richard Swingler)
Dad Keri Gardiner, 22, first met his daughter five weeks after her birth, on the day he also had to watch doctors perform CPR on her.
She was later pronounced dead having contracted a deadly condition but doctors miraculously revived her as the nation sheltered from Covid-19.
This week, Forrest arrived home to meet her siblings Chadley Bees, five, and Hunnibelle Gardiner, four, for the first time after fighting for her life in three hospitals across South Wales.
Mum Abbey Coburn, 22, from Porth in South Wales, said: "I don't think they actually believed me when I said she was coming home.
Image: Richard Swingler) Richard Swingler)
"It has literally been absolutely horrific. The things I have seen they will stay with me for life.
"On the ward by yourself, it is horrendous. Babies die next to you and the mothers are on their own, it is heartbreaking."
Just 24 weeks into her pregnancy, Abbey was alerted to her pre-eclampsia condition at her anti-natal appointment in March.
The rare condition affects up to six per cent of pregnancies with severe cases developing in one to two per cent of mums-to-be.
She said: "There was six grams of protein in my urine. They said 'I don't know how you are still walking about', but I felt absolutely find, that was the scariest part of it."
Image: Abbey Coburn) Abbey Coburn)
Abbey was admitted to hospital with doctors trying to get the pregnancy to 30 weeks as the only treatment for the condition is to deliver the baby.
She was admitted at 24 weeks and then discharged, with daily check ups, but a week later she was rushed to Singleton Hospital in Swansea.
Her case became severe with concerns she could develop eclampsia, life-threatening fits for mother and baby.
The following day, she became dizzy and showed signs of eclampsia so she was rushed to theatre for an emergency Caesarean.
Abbey said: "I have had two natural births before and I would give birth 100 times over the c-section.
Image: Richard Swingler) Richard Swingler)
"I couldn't be awake for it as I was dizzy and in and out of consciousness so I woke up not knowing if she had survived. I was so out of it, I didn't get to see her until 16 hours after."
Baby Forrest was born at 26 weeks premature so was kept in what Abbey described as a plastic bag to protect her see-through skin, which is designed to replicate the womb.
Her partner Keri was present for Forrest's birth and showed Abbey photos of their second daughter together when she first came round.
Forrest was born on March 21, two days before the Coronavirus lockdown and restrictions around hospital visits meant both parents were not allowed to enter the anti-natal ward.
Image: Richard Swingler) Richard Swingler)
Keri did not get to see his daughter for the first five weeks of her life which Abbey said put a massive strain on the couple both physically and emotionally.
When Keri finally saw his daughter again, the hospital was still operating a one parent on the ward at a time, which mean Abbey had to wait outside when another emergency ensued.
Abbey said: "She was put on his chest for skin-to-skin, and she pulled her oxygen tube out.
"So the doctors had to do CPR on her, and that was the first time Keri got to see her and that happened. It was so traumatic. I was outside crying knowing what was going on but not able to go in.
"She is four months old and he has only held her once because he is so scared."
Little Forrest underwent endless procedures in hospital which Abbey had to take in without the support of her partner.
Image: Abbey Coburn) Abbey Coburn)
In addition, she was pulled over and questioned by police on five occasions while traveling to and from hospital in lockdown.
She said: "They would ask me where I was from and when I would say Rhondda they'd say 'What are you doing down here', and I had to explain every time that my baby was in the anti-natal unit.
"It was fine and they would let me go but it was just an extra stress. In the end the nurses wrote a letter for me to keep in my glove box explaining why I was away from home."
Complications continued to arise for Forrest and after she had her nine-week immunisations, she developed a life threatening condition called nectrotising enterocolitis (NEC).
Image: Abbey Coburn) Abbey Coburn)
Abbey said: "That night she was pronounced dead in my arms for six seconds and then they revived her. There was about 20 doctors rushed over.
"I remember the doctor saying they don't think she is going to make it through the night. It was the worst night out of the entire experience."
Forrest, who weighed just 3lbs was blue lighted down to University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff for emergency bowel surgery and also developed sepsis.
Abbey said: "The doctors worked so quick, they saved her life, they caught it just in time."
Image: Richard Swingler) Richard Swingler)
With Forrest being in hospital at the height of the pandemic in April, she was tested for the virus on three separate occasions.
Abbey said: "To be told she had to be tested for coronavirus was horrific. We all weren't allowed to hold our babies or touch their skin without gloves on."
Forrest finally returned home on Thursday evening and her brother and sister were ecstatic to finally meet her.
Abbey said: "She was only three and a half months old when she came off her breathing tubes last month but really she should have been a week old.
"She is 5lbs and 11oz and has come a really long way."


thedailymirror--2020-07-19--Eden Hazard 'vows to return' to Chelsea sparking hopes of Timo Werner link-up

Eden Hazard 's comments about a Chelsea return hint that fans may see him line up at Stamford Bridge alongside the likes of Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech in the not too distant future .
The Blues have already been busy in the transfer market before the window officially opens , with deals agreed for ex-Ajax forward Ziyech and former RB Leipzig ace Werner .
Frank Lampard 's side also remain heavily linked with a swoop for Kai Havertz and recently received a boost in their pursuit of the Bayer Leverkusen star .
And there is a chance that Chelsea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strengthened if Hazard returns to west London from Real Madrid - as he claimed he would like to late last year .
`` When I finish here I ’ ll come back , '' Hazard told businessman and Chelsea fan Frank Khalid in December 2019 .
Asked if he watches the Blues ' matches , Hazard responded : `` Yeah , when I can I watch .
Not all the time .
`` They are doing well , they ’ re young .
Now they can pay for players , they can buy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here and then I come back . ''
Hazard is considered one of Chelsea 's greatest players of the 21st century and enjoyed a glittering seven-year stay at Stamford Bridge after joining from Lille in 2012 .
The 29-year-old 's 110 goals helped the Blues to two Premier League titles , the FA Cup , the League Cup and two Europa Leagues .
Meanwhile , it has not taken the Belgium international long to win silverware since his £85million move to the Spanish capital last summer .
Though he has struggled for form @ @ @ @ @ @ @ won the La Liga title this week as Barcelona slipped to defeat against Osasuna .
In light of his comments at the end of last year , Chelsea fans will be keeping a close eye on his progress with Los Blancos in anticipation of his future return to Stamford Bridge .
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The Belgium winger left Stamford Bridge for Real Madrid last summer - but he has previously opened up about his love for the Blues and his desire to return to west London
Eden Hazard's comments about a Chelsea return hint that fans may see him line up at Stamford Bridge alongside the likes of Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech in the not too distant future.
The Blues have already been busy in the transfer market before the window officially opens, with deals agreed for ex-Ajax forward Ziyech and former RB Leipzig ace Werner.
Frank Lampard's side also remain heavily linked with a swoop for Kai Havertz and recently received a boost in their pursuit of the Bayer Leverkusen star.
And there is a chance that Chelsea's forward options could be even further strengthened if Hazard returns to west London from Real Madrid - as he claimed he would like to late last year.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"When I finish here I’ll come back," Hazard told businessman and Chelsea fan Frank Khalid in December 2019.
Asked if he watches the Blues' matches, Hazard responded: "Yeah, when I can I watch. Not all the time.
"They are doing well, they’re young. Now they can pay for players, they can buy players now. I do my job here and then I come back."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Hazard is considered one of Chelsea's greatest players of the 21st century and enjoyed a glittering seven-year stay at Stamford Bridge after joining from Lille in 2012.
The 29-year-old's 110 goals helped the Blues to two Premier League titles, the FA Cup, the League Cup and two Europa Leagues.
Meanwhile, it has not taken the Belgium international long to win silverware since his £85million move to the Spanish capital last summer.
Though he has struggled for form and fitness throughout the season, Hazard won the La Liga title this week as Barcelona slipped to defeat against Osasuna.
In light of his comments at the end of last year, Chelsea fans will be keeping a close eye on his progress with Los Blancos in anticipation of his future return to Stamford Bridge.
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thedailymirror--2020-07-20--Princess Beatrice 'isolated with dad Andrew so he could walk her down the aisle'

Princess Beatrice isolated with dad Prince Andrew before her wedding so he could walk her down the aisle - despite his absence from the official photos , it has been reported .
The duke 's eldest daughter tied the knot with property developer Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi during an intimate ceremony on Friday after staying with her parents at their Royal Lodge in Windsor .
Sources told the Daily Telegraph that the princess had been isolating with her family `` for some time '' , allowing them to bypass coronavirus rules regarding weddings .
Alongside her now husband , Beatrice and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lodge by younger sister Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank .
The wedding was originally pencilled in for May 29 in a service at the Chapel Royal , at St James ’ s Palace , with a reception in the gardens of Buckingham Palace , but the lockdown scuppered those plans .
Once restrictions were eased , it was then quickly organised before the royals head off for their summer holiday at the Balmoral estate .
The Queen and Prince Philip - who will stay separately from their family during the annual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the wedding .
Just 14 friends were invited to the reception following the intimate ceremony that was attended by less than 20 guests , including Mr Mapelli Mozzi 's son Christopher , known as Wolfie .
Prince Andrew was omitted from the official photos meaning Sarah , the Duchess of York , the groom ’ s parents and his son did not feature either .
However , he was able to walk his daughter down the aisle .
Beatrice wore a Peau De Soie taffeta dress by Norman Hartnell , on loan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , trimmed with Duchess satin and encrusted with glittering diamante , was remodelled and fitted by the Queen 's senior dresser Angela Kelly and designer Stewart Parvin , Buckingham Palace said .
The newlyweds partied into the early hours before spending their wedding night in a glamping pod , according to reports .
There was also bespoke catering , cocktails and a bouncy castle , according to the Daily Mail .

Princess Beatrice and new husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are understood to have stayed with Prince Andrew and the Duchess of York "for some time" at their Royal Lodge in Windsor
Princess Beatrice 'isolated with father Andrew so he could walk her down the aisle'
Princess Beatrice isolated with dad Prince Andrew before her wedding so he could walk her down the aisle - despite his absence from the official photos, it has been reported.
The duke's eldest daughter tied the knot with property developer Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi during an intimate ceremony on Friday after staying with her parents at their Royal Lodge in Windsor.
Sources told the Daily Telegraph that the princess had been isolating with her family "for some time", allowing them to bypass coronavirus rules regarding weddings.
Alongside her now husband, Beatrice and her parents have been joined at the Lodge by younger sister Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The wedding was originally pencilled in for May 29 in a service at the Chapel Royal, at St James’s Palace, with a reception in the gardens of Buckingham Palace, but the lockdown scuppered those plans.
Once restrictions were eased, it was then quickly organised before the royals head off for their summer holiday at the Balmoral estate.
The Queen and Prince Philip - who will stay separately from their family during the annual Scotland trip - were also in attendance at the wedding.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Just 14 friends were invited to the reception following the intimate ceremony that was attended by less than 20 guests, including Mr Mapelli Mozzi's son Christopher, known as Wolfie.
Prince Andrew was omitted from the official photos meaning Sarah, the Duchess of York, the groom’s parents and his son did not feature either.
However, he was able to walk his daughter down the aisle.
Beatrice wore a Peau De Soie taffeta dress by Norman Hartnell, on loan from the Queen.
Image: Copyright unknown) Copyright unknown)
The ivory gown, trimmed with Duchess satin and encrusted with glittering diamante, was remodelled and fitted by the Queen's senior dresser Angela Kelly and designer Stewart Parvin, Buckingham Palace said.
The newlyweds partied into the early hours before spending their wedding night in a glamping pod, according to reports.
There was also bespoke catering, cocktails and a bouncy castle, according to the Daily Mail.


thedailymirror--2020-07-20--Kanye wants 'a million dollars for every baby bearing mother' to stop abortions

Kanye West spoke out about abortion during an impassioned and emotional monologue in his first event since declaring himself a presidential candidate .
The 43-year-old rapper broke down in tears as he recalled how he wanted wife Kim Kardashian to abort their first child and that his father never wanted him to be born .
Kanye claimed that his views on abortion were reversed after he received a 'message from God ' .
The billionaire entertainer said while he believed abortion should be legal , financial incentives to help struggling mothers could be a way to discourage the practice .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a million dollars , '' he said as an example .
Wearing a protective vest and with `` 2020 '' shaved into his head , the entertainer spoke before a crowd in North Charleston , South Carolina on Sunday .
According to a livestream of the event , it appeared several hundred people had gathered in a venue , where gospel music played before Kanye 's appearance .
The event was reportedly for registered guests only , although a campaign website had no registration or RSVP information .
Speaking without a microphone , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talking about his mother , who died following plastic surgery complications in 2007 .
West has missed the deadline to qualify for the ballot in several states , and it 's unclear if he is willing or able to collect enough signatures required to qualify in others .
However , he did issue a tweet on Sunday using wordplay to seemingly back up his comments on running for the White House , writing only `` THE WEST WING '' .
Last week , he qualified to appear on Oklahoma 's presidential ballot , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ requirements before the filing deadline .
Kanye needs to collect 10,000 signatures by noon on Monday to appear on the South Carolina ballot , according to state law .
He tweeted a list of locations around the Charleston area where petitions could be signed .
West , who is married to reality television star Kim Kardashian West , initially announced his candidacy on July 4 .
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KANYE WEST BREAKS DOWN CRYING AND SCREAMS "I ALMOST KILLED MY DAUGHTER" AT HIS RALLY
KANYE WEST BREAKS DOWN CRYING AND SCREAMS "I ALMOST KILLED MY DAUGHTER" AT HIS RALLY
Kanye West has spoken out about abortions after he claimed he had a 'message from God' that changed his view on wanting his first baby with Kim Kardashian aborted
Kanye West wants 'a million dollars for every baby bearing mother' to stop abortions
Kanye West spoke out about abortion during an impassioned and emotional monologue in his first event since declaring himself a presidential candidate.
The 43-year-old rapper broke down in tears as he recalled how he wanted wife Kim Kardashian to abort their first child and that his father never wanted him to be born.
Kanye claimed that his views on abortion were reversed after he received a 'message from God'.
The billionaire entertainer said while he believed abortion should be legal, financial incentives to help struggling mothers could be a way to discourage the practice.
"Everybody that has a baby gets a million dollars," he said as an example.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Wearing a protective vest and with "2020" shaved into his head, the entertainer spoke before a crowd in North Charleston, South Carolina on Sunday.
According to a livestream of the event, it appeared several hundred people had gathered in a venue, where gospel music played before Kanye's appearance.
The event was reportedly for registered guests only, although a campaign website had no registration or RSVP information.
Speaking without a microphone, Kanye became tearful at one point while talking about his mother, who died following plastic surgery complications in 2007.
West has missed the deadline to qualify for the ballot in several states, and it's unclear if he is willing or able to collect enough signatures required to qualify in others.
However, he did issue a tweet on Sunday using wordplay to seemingly back up his comments on running for the White House, writing only "THE WEST WING".
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Last week, he qualified to appear on Oklahoma's presidential ballot, the first state where he met the requirements before the filing deadline.
Kanye needs to collect 10,000 signatures by noon on Monday to appear on the South Carolina ballot, according to state law.
He tweeted a list of locations around the Charleston area where petitions could be signed.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
West, who is married to reality television star Kim Kardashian West, initially announced his candidacy on July 4.
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thedailymirror--2020-07-20--Sir Alex's half-time phone call to ensure Man Utd's Cristiano Ronaldo transfer

A half-time phone call from Sir Alex Ferguson persuaded Manchester United to sign Cristiano Ronaldo - setting him on the way to becoming one of the game 's superstars .
United spent much of the summer of 2003 chasing Ronaldinho , ultimately failing in their pursuit as the Brazil ace left Paris-Saint Germain for Barcelona .
The Red Devils did beat the Catalan giants to another target that summer , paying £12million to Sporting Lisbon to make Ronaldo the most expensive teenager in British football history .
Few could have predicted at the time that the then 18-year-old Ronaldo would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great players of all time .
Legendary United boss Sir Alex Ferguson may have had an inkling , however .
The initial plan was to sign Ronaldo and then loan him back to Sporting for the 2003-4 season .
But Ferguson was so impressed by the teenager during the first half of a pre-season friendly against the Portuguese club that he phoned chief executive Peter Kenyon during the interval to ensure Ronaldo came straight back to Manchester .
“ I got a call at half-time saying , 'Rather than leave him [ Ronaldo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home please ? '
'' Kenyon told the Daily Telegraph .
`` So the team left the next day and I stayed to do it.
” The transfer fee was a sign of the huge faith Ferguson had in Ronaldo 's raw talent - as was the fact that the youngster was given the club 's iconic number seven shirt , recently vacated by David Beckham and previously worn by the likes of George Best , Bryan Robson and Eric Cantona .
Kenyon recalls how Ferguson 's powers of persuasion were crucial in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were so often during his long tenure in the Old Trafford hotseat .
“ That ’ s where Alex was absolutely amazing .
He sold Manchester United better than anybody , '' added Kenyon .
“ He never over-promised but he got people wanting to be there.
” Ferguson 's faith in Ronaldo was vindicated , of course , with the Portugal star scoring 118 goals in 292 appearances , and inspiring the Red Devils to three Premier League titles , the 2008 Champions League triumph and the Club World Cup .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what was then a world-record £80m , and went on to even greater success , winning a further four Champions League titles , three Club World Cups and two La Liga titles .
Ronaldo is on track to claim a second successive Serie A title after joining Juventus in 2018 , and is a five-times Ballon d'Or winner .
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The legendary manager was so impressed by Ronaldo during the first half of a friendly against Sporting Lisbon that he made a call during the interval to get the teenager in his squad
A half-time phone call from Sir Alex Ferguson persuaded Manchester United to sign Cristiano Ronaldo - setting him on the way to becoming one of the game's superstars.
United spent much of the summer of 2003 chasing Ronaldinho, ultimately failing in their pursuit as the Brazil ace left Paris-Saint Germain for Barcelona.
The Red Devils did beat the Catalan giants to another target that summer, paying £12million to Sporting Lisbon to make Ronaldo the most expensive teenager in British football history.
Few could have predicted at the time that the then 18-year-old Ronaldo would go on to become one of the great players of all time.
Legendary United boss Sir Alex Ferguson may have had an inkling, however.
Image: Daily Mirror) Daily Mirror)
The initial plan was to sign Ronaldo and then loan him back to Sporting for the 2003-4 season.
But Ferguson was so impressed by the teenager during the first half of a pre-season friendly against the Portuguese club that he phoned chief executive Peter Kenyon during the interval to ensure Ronaldo came straight back to Manchester.
“I got a call at half-time saying, 'Rather than leave him [Ronaldo] here, can we take him home please?'" Kenyon told the Daily Telegraph.
"So the team left the next day and I stayed to do it.”
Image: Man Utd via Getty Images) Man Utd via Getty Images)
The transfer fee was a sign of the huge faith Ferguson had in Ronaldo's raw talent - as was the fact that the youngster was given the club's iconic number seven shirt, recently vacated by David Beckham and previously worn by the likes of George Best, Bryan Robson and Eric Cantona.
Kenyon recalls how Ferguson's powers of persuasion were crucial in convincing Ronaldo to sign - as they were so often during his long tenure in the Old Trafford hotseat.
“That’s where Alex was absolutely amazing. He sold Manchester United better than anybody," added Kenyon. “He never over-promised but he got people wanting to be there.”
Ferguson's faith in Ronaldo was vindicated, of course, with the Portugal star scoring 118 goals in 292 appearances, and inspiring the Red Devils to three Premier League titles, the 2008 Champions League triumph and the Club World Cup.
He left for Real Madrid in 2009 for what was then a world-record £80m, and went on to even greater success, winning a further four Champions League titles, three Club World Cups and two La Liga titles.
Ronaldo is on track to claim a second successive Serie A title after joining Juventus in 2018, and is a five-times Ballon d'Or winner.
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thedailymirror--2020-07-20--Impact of UK coronavirus lockdown may cause 200,000 extra deaths, report finds

Coronavirus lockdown could kill more than 200,000 Brits due to delays to healthcare and an impending recession , a government report shows .
Experts from the Department of Health , the Office for National Statistics , the Actuary 's Department and the Home Office fear one million years of life lost in the long term .
They calculated up to 25,000 could die from delays to treatment in the first six months since March 23 and another 185,000 in the medium to long-term .
Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Patrick Vallance revealed the existence of the report - published in April @ @ @ @ @ @ @ committee last week .
For updates on coronavirus , follow our live blog HERE .
It also warns of 500 more suicides in the first wave and up 12,000 per year due to a recession , as well as 20 more deaths before 2021 due to domestic violence .
Over six months , 75 per cent of elective care has been cancelled , without significant re-prioritisation and elective hospital appointments dropped to a quarter the usual in March and April .
It comes as Prime Minister Boris Johnson played down the prospect of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he did not want to use it any more than Britain 's Trident nuclear deterrent .
Mr Johnson said the authorities were getting better at identifying and isolating local outbreaks , although it was important that the power to order national action was held in reserve .
`` I ca n't abandon that tool any more than I would abandon a nuclear deterrent .
But it is like a nuclear deterrent , I certainly do n't want to use it .
And nor do I think we will be in that position again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
His comments could lead to further tensions between ministers and their scientific experts after Sir Patrick warned there was `` a risk '' that national measures could be needed as winter approaches .
Cancer Research UK , meanwhile , said 55,500 more people are now waiting to have key cancer tests in England compared to the same point last year .
Figures published by NHS England last week showed that more than half a million patients in England had been waiting more than six weeks for a key diagnostic test in May @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a GP .
A total of 571,459 patients were waiting for one of 15 standard tests , including an MRI scan , non-obstetric ultrasound or gastroscopy , which helps diagnose oesophageal and stomach cancer .

PM outlines new powers given to local authorities to close specific premises and spaces
PM outlines new powers given to local authorities to close specific premises and spaces
The Government report was revealed by Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Patrick Vallance at a science and technology select committee last week and fears one million years of life could be lost
Coronavirus lockdown could kill more than 200,000 Brits due to delays to healthcare and an impending recession, a government report shows.
Experts from the Department of Health, the Office for National Statistics, the Actuary's Department and the Home Office fear one million years of life lost in the long term.
They calculated up to 25,000 could die from delays to treatment in the first six months since March 23 and another 185,000 in the medium to long-term.
Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Patrick Vallance revealed the existence of the report - published in April - at a science and technology select committee last week.
For updates on coronavirus, follow our live blog HERE.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
It also warns of 500 more suicides in the first wave and up 12,000 per year due to a recession, as well as 20 more deaths before 2021 due to domestic violence.
Over six months, 75 per cent of elective care has been cancelled, without significant re-prioritisation and elective hospital appointments dropped to a quarter the usual in March and April.
It comes as Prime Minister Boris Johnson played down the prospect of a second national coronavirus lockdown, saying he did not want to use it any more than Britain's Trident nuclear deterrent.
Image: NurPhoto/PA Images) NurPhoto/PA Images)
Mr Johnson said the authorities were getting better at identifying and isolating local outbreaks, although it was important that the power to order national action was held in reserve.
"I can't abandon that tool any more than I would abandon a nuclear deterrent. But it is like a nuclear deterrent, I certainly don't want to use it. And nor do I think we will be in that position again," he told The Sunday Telegraph.
His comments could lead to further tensions between ministers and their scientific experts after Sir Patrick warned there was "a risk" that national measures could be needed as winter approaches.
Cancer Research UK, meanwhile, said 55,500 more people are now waiting to have key cancer tests in England compared to the same point last year.
Figures published by NHS England last week showed that more than half a million patients in England had been waiting more than six weeks for a key diagnostic test in May 2020, after having been referred by a GP.
A total of 571,459 patients were waiting for one of 15 standard tests, including an MRI scan, non-obstetric ultrasound or gastroscopy, which helps diagnose oesophageal and stomach cancer.


thedailymirror--2020-07-20--Kanye trolled by 50 Cent after 'wild' campaign rally sparks mental health fears

Kanye West has been targeted by fellow rapper 50 Cent after a chaotic first presidential campaign rally .
The 43-year-old rapper announced two weeks ago that he would be standing in the upcoming election to be the next President of the United States leading to concerns from his wife Kim Kardashian that he was having a bipolar episode .
These fears have been duplicated by Kanye 's fans as they shared their worries about his mental health after he claimed that he ' tried to kill his daughter ' and that his father wanted him aborted .
Despite missing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his name on the ballot paper , Kanye pushed ahead with the rally at the Exquis Event Center in North Charleston , which was for registered guests only , according to Politico .
During the rally , the billionaire rapper took aim at Harriet Tubman , a 19th century American abolitionist , claiming : `` Harriet Tubman never actually freed the slaves , she just had them work for other white people.
” During a tearful moment in an emotionally charged rally , the Yeezy founder also claimed `` I almost killed my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wife Kim Kardashian to abort their first child before an 'intervention by God ' showed him the error of his ways .
50 Cent has already poured scorn on Kanye 's political ambitions and the 45-year-old rapper was quick to troll his rival as videos from the event circulated on social media .
Reposting a clip of Kanye speaking on stage , 50 Cent , whose real name is Curtis Jackson , wrote : `` what the f*** did he just say .
This is all Jay z fault , kanye ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lecheminduroi.
” Fans of Kanye were concerned for the mental health of the rapper , with many urging : `` Pray for Kanye .
This is not funny . ''
Earlier , Kanye had kicked-off the event by declaring : `` I do n't give a f*** if I win the presidency or not . ''
He continued : `` There are homeless people in front of the Gucci store .
`` I care about these things .
And I am in service of God .
`` God has a plan for us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finally free . ''
Mirror Online has approached Kanye West 's representatives for further comment .
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Kanye West on abolitionist Harriet Tubman: “Harriet Tubman never actually freed the slaves, she just had them work for other white people"
Kanye West on abolitionist Harriet Tubman: “Harriet Tubman never actually freed the slaves, she just had them work for other white people"
Kanye West held his first presidential campaign rally in South Carolina but it saw him become tearful and emotional as he spoke out about abortion and slavery
Kanye West has been targeted by fellow rapper 50 Cent after a chaotic first presidential campaign rally.
The 43-year-old rapper announced two weeks ago that he would be standing in the upcoming election to be the next President of the United States leading to concerns from his wife Kim Kardashian that he was having a bipolar episode.
These fears have been duplicated by Kanye's fans as they shared their worries about his mental health after he claimed that he ' tried to kill his daughter ' and that his father wanted him aborted.
Despite missing the deadline in several key states to have his name on the ballot paper, Kanye pushed ahead with the rally at the Exquis Event Center in North Charleston, which was for registered guests only, according to Politico.
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
During the rally, the billionaire rapper took aim at Harriet Tubman, a 19th century American abolitionist, claiming: "Harriet Tubman never actually freed the slaves, she just had them work for other white people.”
During a tearful moment in an emotionally charged rally, the Yeezy founder also claimed "I almost killed my daughter" as he spoke about wanting wife Kim Kardashian to abort their first child before an 'intervention by God' showed him the error of his ways.
50 Cent has already poured scorn on Kanye's political ambitions and the 45-year-old rapper was quick to troll his rival as videos from the event circulated on social media.
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
Reposting a clip of Kanye speaking on stage, 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, wrote: "what the f*** did he just say. This is all Jay z fault , kanye’s first Rally. LOL #bransoncognac #lecheminduroi.”
Fans of Kanye were concerned for the mental health of the rapper, with many urging: "Pray for Kanye. This is not funny."
Earlier, Kanye had kicked-off the event by declaring: "I don't give a f*** if I win the presidency or not."
Image: Getty Images for STARZ) Getty Images for STARZ)
He continued: "There are homeless people in front of the Gucci store.
"I care about these things. And I am in service of God.
"God has a plan for us, as his people, to be finally free."
Mirror Online has approached Kanye West's representatives for further comment.
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thedailymirror--2020-07-20--How police will tackle face mask dodging as doctors slam 'illogical' messaging

Senior medics have criticised the `` illogical '' messaging around face coverings which could risk the spread of coronavirus .
The British Medical Association ( BMA ) said a second peak of Covid-19 , combined with a seasonal outbreak of flu , could be `` devastating for the NHS '' and voiced criticism of Government guidance on the use of face coverings .
The fears come as a police force revealed they will not respond to calls simply about people not wearing face masks .
Face coverings are already compulsory on public transport in England , and the Government has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shops and supermarkets from July 24 to reduce the spread of coronavirus .
However Alison Hernandez , the Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon and Cornwall , said that police officers would not be responding to calls which only involved someone not wearing a face covering .
She told Cornwall Live : `` It will just as we do now with COVID , the police work on the four Es so they engage people , they encourage people , they educate people and they enforce - that may not be the right order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that .
`` But as has happened already probably in the last month is we are now back to normal policing , so they are rising back to the levels that they were before and we are moving back into ordinary policing .
`` But the expectation is that they will only come if there is disorder or violence or something associated with it , they are not going to come to every phone call that someone is not wearing a mask . ''
BMA council chairman Dr Chaand Nagpaul said introducing coverings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other areas where social distancing was impossible , was illogical .
He added to the Guardian : `` Everyone has their role to play , but there needs to be clear , concise public messaging .
`` To introduce measures for shops , but not other situations where physical distancing is not possible - including some workplaces - is illogical and adds to confusion and the risk of the virus spreading . ''
Dr Alison Pittard , head of the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine , warned the NHS could be `` overwhelmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flu and said if people do not wear face coverings the virus could spread to levels seen earlier this year , the Guardian reported .
She added : `` People might think Covid is over with , why do I have to wear a face mask .
`` But it is n't over .
We still have Covid patients in intensive care .
`` If the public do n't physically distance and do n't wear face coverings we could very quickly get back to where we were earlier this year . ''
Their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ played down the prospect of a second national coronavirus lockdown , saying he did not want to use it any more than Britain 's Trident nuclear deterrent .
Mr Johnson said the authorities were getting better at identifying and isolating local outbreaks , although it was important that the power to order national action was held in reserve .
`` I ca n't abandon that tool any more than I would abandon a nuclear deterrent .
But it is like a nuclear deterrent , I certainly do n't want to use it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ be in that position again , '' he told The Sunday Telegraph .
His comments could lead to further tensions between ministers and their scientific experts after the chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance warned on Friday there was `` a risk '' that national measures could be needed as winter approaches .
Announcing another easing of lockdown restrictions in England , Mr Johnson on Friday said he hoped there could be a `` significant return to normality '' in time for Christmas .
At the same time , he said the Government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close specific premises , shut outdoor spaces and cancel events .
Earlier this week , Rochdale brought in immediate new measures to avoid a reintroduction of lockdown , as the town 's director of public health warned the `` fight against coronavirus is not over '' .
The borough followed Blackburn with Darwen and Pendle , in Lancashire , in urging residents to follow extra precautions such as wearing face coverings in shops and limiting home visitors to two people .
Figures released on Thursday showed the number of new Covid-19 cases in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 13 was 30 per 100,000 population - a drop from 35.9 in the seven days to July 6 .
Leicester continues to have the highest rate at 99.7 new cases per 100,000 .
Dominic Harrison , the director of public health at Blackburn with Darwin Council , said the national tracing system was only managing to reach half of those who had been in close contact with a coronavirus patient in his region .
Speaking on BBC Radio 4 on Sunday , Prof Harrison said that Blackburn with Darwen faced a `` rising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first place in the country to have tight restrictions reimposed on June 30 following a rise in coronavirus infections .
The Health Secretary on Thursday announced a partial lifting of lockdown measures in Leicester , but said some restrictions still remain in place due to the high rates of coronavirus .
A potential cluster of coronavirus infections is also being investigated in Lanarkshire , Scotland .
The news comes as Scotland recorded 23 new confirmed cases of coronavirus - the highest increase in almost a month .
Three of these were in @ @ @ @ @ @

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Devon and Cornwall Police say they will not respond to calls purely about someone not wearing a face mask - as senior doctors criticise the government's 'illogical' messaging on the issue, fearing it will fuel the spread of coronavirus
Senior medics have criticised the "illogical" messaging around face coverings which could risk the spread of coronavirus.
The British Medical Association (BMA) said a second peak of Covid-19, combined with a seasonal outbreak of flu, could be "devastating for the NHS" and voiced criticism of Government guidance on the use of face coverings.
The fears come as a police force revealed they will not respond to calls simply about people not wearing face masks.
Face coverings are already compulsory on public transport in England, and the Government has made it mandatory to wear them in shops and supermarkets from July 24 to reduce the spread of coronavirus.
However Alison Hernandez, the Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon and Cornwall, said that police officers would not be responding to calls which only involved someone not wearing a face covering.
She told Cornwall Live : "It will just as we do now with COVID, the police work on the four Es so they engage people, they encourage people, they educate people and they enforce - that may not be the right order - but they will still be doing that.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
"But as has happened already probably in the last month is we are now back to normal policing, so they are rising back to the levels that they were before and we are moving back into ordinary policing.
"But the expectation is that they will only come if there is disorder or violence or something associated with it, they are not going to come to every phone call that someone is not wearing a mask."
BMA council chairman Dr Chaand Nagpaul said introducing coverings in shops but not workplaces, or other areas where social distancing was impossible, was illogical.
He added to the Guardian: "Everyone has their role to play, but there needs to be clear, concise public messaging.
"To introduce measures for shops, but not other situations where physical distancing is not possible - including some workplaces - is illogical and adds to confusion and the risk of the virus spreading."
Dr Alison Pittard, head of the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine, warned the NHS could be "overwhelmed" by a second wave during seasonal flu and said if people do not wear face coverings the virus could spread to levels seen earlier this year, the Guardian reported.
She added: "People might think Covid is over with, why do I have to wear a face mask.
"But it isn't over. We still have Covid patients in intensive care.
"If the public don't physically distance and don't wear face coverings we could very quickly get back to where we were earlier this year."
Their comments come after Prime Minister Boris Johnson played down the prospect of a second national coronavirus lockdown, saying he did not want to use it any more than Britain's Trident nuclear deterrent.
Image: Maureen McLean/REX/Shutterstock) Maureen McLean/REX/Shutterstock)
Mr Johnson said the authorities were getting better at identifying and isolating local outbreaks, although it was important that the power to order national action was held in reserve.
"I can't abandon that tool any more than I would abandon a nuclear deterrent. But it is like a nuclear deterrent, I certainly don't want to use it. And nor do I think we will be in that position again," he told The Sunday Telegraph.
His comments could lead to further tensions between ministers and their scientific experts after the chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance warned on Friday there was "a risk" that national measures could be needed as winter approaches.
Announcing another easing of lockdown restrictions in England, Mr Johnson on Friday said he hoped there could be a "significant return to normality" in time for Christmas.
At the same time, he said the Government had given local authorities new powers to close specific premises, shut outdoor spaces and cancel events.
Earlier this week, Rochdale brought in immediate new measures to avoid a reintroduction of lockdown, as the town's director of public health warned the "fight against coronavirus is not over".
The borough followed Blackburn with Darwen and Pendle, in Lancashire, in urging residents to follow extra precautions such as wearing face coverings in shops and limiting home visitors to two people.
Figures released on Thursday showed the number of new Covid-19 cases in Rochdale for the seven days to July 13 was 30 per 100,000 population - a drop from 35.9 in the seven days to July 6.
Leicester continues to have the highest rate at 99.7 new cases per 100,000.
Dominic Harrison, the director of public health at Blackburn with Darwin Council, said the national tracing system was only managing to reach half of those who had been in close contact with a coronavirus patient in his region.
Speaking on BBC Radio 4 on Sunday, Prof Harrison said that Blackburn with Darwen faced a "rising tide" of infections.
Leicester became the first place in the country to have tight restrictions reimposed on June 30 following a rise in coronavirus infections.
The Health Secretary on Thursday announced a partial lifting of lockdown measures in Leicester, but said some restrictions still remain in place due to the high rates of coronavirus.
A potential cluster of coronavirus infections is also being investigated in Lanarkshire, Scotland.
The news comes as Scotland recorded 23 new confirmed cases of coronavirus - the highest increase in almost a month.
Three of these were in the Lanarkshire health board area.


thedailymirror--2020-07-20--Havertz 'very interested' in Chelsea transfer but next two games will be crucial

Kai Havertz is reportedly `` very interested '' in a move to Chelsea - but Frank Lampard 's side must secure Champions League football to land the attacker .
Chelsea will put their FA Cup ambitions on the backburner after beating Manchester United 3-1 in Sunday 's semi-final .
Before their Wembley showdown against Arsenal on August 1 , the Stamford Bridge side face two huge Premier League games against Liverpool and Wolves as they bid to ensure a top-four spot .
That task was made easier on Sunday by Leicester 's 3-0 defeat to Tottenham , which means one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be enough to qualify for Europe 's top club competition next season .
But there will be no room for complacency against either the Premier League champions on Wednesday or a Wolves team targeting European qualification themselves next Sunday .
And while Chelsea will need no extra motivation to secure a Champions League place , it appears their success in that respect will be critical in persuading top target Havertz to take the next step in his career .
Manchester United , Liverpool and Real Madrid have all been linked with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in pole position , according to Bleacher Report journalist Dean Jones .
`` He is interested , very interested actually .
He really wants to push himself and Leverkusen are pretty surprised at how focused he is on finding a new club , '' Jones said in an interview with Talkchelsea .
`` He definitely wants Champions League football though so we will have to wait on that situation to be decided before knowing much more . ''
But if the 21-year-old attacking midfielder signs at Stamford Bridge , it could be bad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's squad .
`` If he joins then I 'm not sure what the future holds for [ Callum ] Hudson-Odoi at Chelsea , '' said Jones .
Havertz has posted 17 goals and nine assists in all competitions for Leverkusen this season .
Leverkusen missed out on a place in next season 's Champions League as they finished fifth in the Bundesliga , two points outside the top four .
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Ensuring a Champions League place will help persuade Havertz as Chelsea face two huge Premier League games having beaten Man Utd in Sunday's FA Cup semi-final
Kai Havertz 'very interested' in Chelsea transfer but next two games are crucial
Kai Havertz is reportedly "very interested" in a move to Chelsea - but Frank Lampard's side must secure Champions League football to land the attacker.
Chelsea will put their FA Cup ambitions on the backburner after beating Manchester United 3-1 in Sunday's semi-final.
Before their Wembley showdown against Arsenal on August 1, the Stamford Bridge side face two huge Premier League games against Liverpool and Wolves as they bid to ensure a top-four spot.
That task was made easier on Sunday by Leicester's 3-0 defeat to Tottenham, which means one win from Chelsea's remaining two games will be enough to qualify for Europe's top club competition next season.
But there will be no room for complacency against either the Premier League champions on Wednesday or a Wolves team targeting European qualification themselves next Sunday.
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
And while Chelsea will need no extra motivation to secure a Champions League place, it appears their success in that respect will be critical in persuading top target Havertz to take the next step in his career.
Manchester United, Liverpool and Real Madrid have all been linked with the Germany international - but Chelsea are still in pole position, according to Bleacher Report journalist Dean Jones.
"He is interested, very interested actually. He really wants to push himself and Leverkusen are pretty surprised at how focused he is on finding a new club," Jones said in an interview with Talkchelsea.
"He definitely wants Champions League football though so we will have to wait on that situation to be decided before knowing much more."
Image: Andy Rain/NMC/Pool/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) Andy Rain/NMC/Pool/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
But if the 21-year-old attacking midfielder signs at Stamford Bridge, it could be bad news for one current member of Lampard's squad.
"If he joins then I'm not sure what the future holds for [Callum] Hudson-Odoi at Chelsea," said Jones.
Havertz has posted 17 goals and nine assists in all competitions for Leverkusen this season.
Leverkusen missed out on a place in next season's Champions League as they finished fifth in the Bundesliga, two points outside the top four.
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