thedailymirror--2020-04-23--Huge birds of prey strike at window trying to reach small dogs inside flat

A dog owner captured the terrifying moment two huge condors landed at the window of her flat and attempted to get to her three French poodles inside .
It 's thought the South American Andean Condors were going hungry with less food to scavenge during lockdown and may have been on the look out for something to eat .
The intimidating birds can be seen landing on the ledge of the apartment as the dogs bark at them from the other side of the glass .
As the poodles run up and down , the birds are trained on them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
When one of the dogs shows no fear to jump on to ledge and put its paws against the glass , one of the condors pecks at the glass in a failed attempt to get to it .
The footage is thought to have been shot in Chile and local media reported the dogs remained completely unharmed as the windows were closed at the time .
South American Andean Condors ( Vultur gryphus ) are the largest flying birds in the world in terms of combined measurements of weight and wingspan , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The International Union for Conservation of Nature classifies them as 'near threatened ' in their red list .
They have white feathers around black plumage and have a distinctive bald head which can change colour depending on its emotional state .
The birds are scavengers which often clear up food dumped by humans , and it was reported they may be hungry and struggling to survive in the city during the lockdown .
In the UK , deer have also been pictured taking over deserted streets in East London during the pandemic .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen to be grazing and resting on an area of grass in front of a row of houses as the residents on the streets obeyed the government 's lockdown rules .

Huge birds peck at window to try and get to toy poodles inside flat
Huge birds peck at window to try and get to toy poodles inside flat
A woman filmed the scary moment two South American Andean Condors landed on her window ledge and attempted to get to her three French poodles inside the flat
A dog owner captured the terrifying moment two huge condors landed at the window of her flat and attempted to get to her three French poodles inside.
It's thought the South American Andean Condors were going hungry with less food to scavenge during lockdown and may have been on the look out for something to eat.
The intimidating birds can be seen landing on the ledge of the apartment as the dogs bark at them from the other side of the glass.
As the poodles run up and down, the birds are trained on them, following the pups along the windowsill.
When one of the dogs shows no fear to jump on to ledge and put its paws against the glass, one of the condors pecks at the glass in a failed attempt to get to it.
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The footage is thought to have been shot in Chile and local media reported the dogs remained completely unharmed as the windows were closed at the time.
South American Andean Condors (Vultur gryphus) are the largest flying birds in the world in terms of combined measurements of weight and wingspan, which can stretch to 3.3 metres.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature classifies them as 'near threatened' in their red list.
They have white feathers around black plumage and have a distinctive bald head which can change colour depending on its emotional state.
The birds are scavengers which often clear up food dumped by humans, and it was reported they may be hungry and struggling to survive in the city during the lockdown.
In the UK, deer have also been pictured taking over deserted streets in East London during the pandemic.
The herd of about 10 deer were seen to be grazing and resting on an area of grass in front of a row of houses as the residents on the streets obeyed the government's lockdown rules.


thedailymirror--2020-04-23--Scotland releases lockdown exit plan - but warns normal life won't return yet

Scotland 's First Minister has set out a proposal for easing the coronavirus lockdown - as she warned that `` normal as we knew it is not on the cards in the near future '' .
Nicola Sturgeon said `` lifting the lockdown is not a flick of the switch moment '' but more of a gradual change to the current conditions .
Laying out a 26-page document on the possible exit plan , she explained that businesses might be able to reopen if they can keep customers and staff 2 metres apart .
The same would have to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in some classrooms .
Ms Sturgeon also suggested some outdoor activities might return - but warned that mass participation events would not be back any time soon .
It came after the Scottish government published a document called `` COVID-19 – A Framework for Decision Making '' .
Ms Sturgeon said the paper was `` the start of a process '' and she promised to share her government 's thinking on an ongoing basis .
She described the document as a `` first cut '' , designed to start an `` adult conversation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while her overriding concern was containing the virus , `` the lockdown measures we are taking to contain the virus are also doing damage . ''
She spoke of finding a better balance between the two but said it was essential to `` never take our eye off the ball '' .
`` A return to normal as we knew it is not on the cards in the near future , '' she exlained .
But she said `` what we will be seeking to find is a new normal '' .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the lockdown '' sounded like a very dramatic and sudden decision .
She said : `` Our steps when we take them will be gradual '' .
Examples of changes included explaining that `` school classrooms may have to be redesigned '' .
And she said that `` Big gatherings and events are likely to be off for some months to come . ''
In her daily press conference Ms Sturgeon said : `` I want to be frank with you every step of the way . ''
The First Minister described the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of circumstances that the vast majority of us have ever lived through '' .
She added : `` I ca n't stand here and promise you that it 's going to get a whole lot easier soon .
`` But as I hope we have started to set out today , if we keep doing the right things and if we consider all of the options carefully and with the right objectives in mind , I do believe there will be a way through and we will find that way through . ''

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon set out how she might begin "easing restrictions" - including reopening schools with modified classrooms and reintroducing some outdoor activities
Scotland's First Minister has set out a proposal for easing the coronavirus lockdown - as she warned that "normal as we knew it is not on the cards in the near future".
Nicola Sturgeon said "lifting the lockdown is not a flick of the switch moment" but more of a gradual change to the current conditions.
Laying out a 26-page document on the possible exit plan, she explained that businesses might be able to reopen if they can keep customers and staff 2 metres apart.
The same would have to be in place in schools with modifications needed in some classrooms.
Ms Sturgeon also suggested some outdoor activities might return - but warned that mass participation events and going to the pub would not be back any time soon.
Image: PA) PA)
It came after the Scottish government published a document called "COVID-19 – A Framework for Decision Making".
Ms Sturgeon said the paper was "the start of a process" and she promised to share her government's thinking on an ongoing basis.
She described the document as a "first cut", designed to start an "adult conversation".
She added: "The decisions that lie ahead of all of us are really complex.
"We will, as we have done all along, seek to inform those decisions with the best scientific advice possible.
"But the science will never be exact so we are also required to make very careful judgements."
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Her approach is at odds with that of the Westminster government who have so far shied away from explaining its plans for the lockdown to the public.
Today Boris Johnson’s official spokesman insisted the government was treating the public like grown-ups - despite not spelling out an exit plan.
Asked if the UK government agreed with Ms Sturgeon it was incumbent on all governments to involve the public, the spokesman said: “Yes, and that’s exactly what’s happening.”
He added: “We’ve been very up front about the challenges we’ve faced in making sure the NHS is not overwhelmed.”
Ms Sturgeon said that, while her overriding concern was containing the virus, "the lockdown measures we are taking to contain the virus are also doing damage."
She spoke of finding a better balance between the two but said it was essential to "never take our eye off the ball".
"A return to normal as we knew it is not on the cards in the near future," she exlained.
But she said "what we will be seeking to find is a new normal".
She also warned that talk of "lifting the lockdown" sounded like a very dramatic and sudden decision.
She said: "Our steps when we take them will be gradual".
Examples of changes included explaining that "school classrooms may have to be redesigned".
And she said that "Big gatherings and events are likely to be off for some months to come."
The First Minister warned that, if needed, restrictions would also have to be put back in place.
The Scottish government blueprint states: "If, after easing any restrictions, the evidence tells us we are unable to contain the transmission of the virus then we will have to re-impose them, possibly returning to lockdown with little notice.
"While we will do our best to avoid this, it is possible that such a cycle may happen more than once until we reach a point when we have in place an effective vaccine."
In her daily press conference Ms Sturgeon said: "I want to be frank with you every step of the way."
The First Minister described the lockdown measures as "the toughest set of circumstances that the vast majority of us have ever lived through".
She added: "I can't stand here and promise you that it's going to get a whole lot easier soon.
"But as I hope we have started to set out today, if we keep doing the right things and if we consider all of the options carefully and with the right objectives in mind, I do believe there will be a way through and we will find that way through."


thedailymirror--2020-04-23--iPhone flaw may have allowed hackers to steal millions of users' data

Apple is planning to fix a flaw that a security firm said may have left more than half a billion iPhones vulnerable to hackers .
The bug , which also exists on iPads , was discovered by ZecOps , a San Francisco-based mobile security forensics company , while it was investigating a sophisticated cyberattack against a client that took place in late 2019 .
Zuk Avraham , ZecOps ' chief executive , said he found evidence the vulnerability was exploited in at least six cybersecurity break-ins .
An Apple spokesman acknowledged that a vulnerability exists in Apple 's software for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as theMail app , and that the company had developed a fix , which will be rolled out in a forthcoming update on millions of devices it has sold globally .
Apple declined to comment on Avraham 's research , which was published on Wednesday , that suggests the flaw could be triggered from afar and that it had already been exploited by hackers against high-profile users .
Avraham said he found evidence that a malicious program was taking advantage of the vulnerability in Apple 's iOS mobile operating system as far back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ determine who the hackers were and Reuters was unable to independently verify his claim .
To execute the hack , Avraham said victims would be sent an apparently blank email message through the Mail app forcing a crash and reset .
The crash opened the door for hackers to steal other data on the device , such as photos and contact details .
ZecOps claims the vulnerability allowed hackers to remotely steal data off iPhones even if they were running recent versions of iOS .
By itself , the flaw could have given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ access to , including confidential messages .
Avraham , a former Israeli Defense Force security researcher , said he suspected that the hacking technique was part of a chain of malicious programs , the rest undiscovered , which could have given an attacker full remote access .
Apple declined to comment on that prospect .
ZecOps found the Mail app hacking technique was used against a client last year .
Avraham described the targeted client as a ‘ Fortune 500 North American technology company , ’ but declined to name it .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ employees of five other companies in Japan , Germany , Saudi Arabia , and Israel .
Avraham based most of his conclusions on data from ‘ crash reports , ’ which are generated when programs fail in mid-task on a device .
He was then able to recreate a technique that caused the controlled crashes .
Two independent security researchers who reviewed ZecOps ’ discovery found the evidence credible , but said they had not yet fully recreated its findings .
Patrick Wardle , an Apple security expert and former researcher for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discovery “ confirms what has always been somewhat of a rather badly kept secret : that well-resourced adversaries can remotely and silently infect fully patched iOS devices.
” Because Apple was not aware of the software bug until recently , it could have been very valuable to governments and contractors offering hacking services .
Exploit programs that work without warning against an up-to-date phone can be worth more than $ 1 million .
While Apple is largely viewed within the cybersecurity industry as having a high standard for digital security , any successful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ millions due to the device 's global popularity .
In 2019 , Apple said there were about 900 million iPhones in active use .
“ A lot of times , you can take comfort from the fact that hacking is preventable , '' said Marczak .
“ With this bug , it does n't matter if you 've got a PhD in cybersecurity , this will eat your lunch .
”

The iPhone and iPad flaw could have given hackers access to whatever the Mail app had access to, including confidential messages
iPhone flaw discovered that may have allowed hackers to steal millions of users' data
Apple is planning to fix a flaw that a security firm said may have left more than half a billion iPhones vulnerable to hackers.
The bug, which also exists on iPads, was discovered by ZecOps, a San Francisco-based mobile security forensics company, while it was investigating a sophisticated cyberattack against a client that took place in late 2019.
Zuk Avraham, ZecOps' chief executive, said he found evidence the vulnerability was exploited in at least six cybersecurity break-ins.
An Apple spokesman acknowledged that a vulnerability exists in Apple's software for email on iPhones and iPads, known as theMail app, and that the company had developed a fix, which will be rolled out in a forthcoming update on millions of devices it has sold globally.
Apple declined to comment on Avraham's research, which was published on Wednesday, that suggests the flaw could be triggered from afar and that it had already been exploited by hackers against high-profile users.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Avraham said he found evidence that a malicious program was taking advantage of the vulnerability in Apple's iOS mobile operating system as far back as January 2018.
He could not determine who the hackers were and Reuters was unable to independently verify his claim.
To execute the hack, Avraham said victims would be sent an apparently blank email message through the Mail app forcing a crash and reset.
The crash opened the door for hackers to steal other data on the device, such as photos and contact details.
ZecOps claims the vulnerability allowed hackers to remotely steal data off iPhones even if they were running recent versions of iOS.
By itself, the flaw could have given access to whatever the Mail app had access to, including confidential messages.
Avraham, a former Israeli Defense Force security researcher, said he suspected that the hacking technique was part of a chain of malicious programs, the rest undiscovered, which could have given an attacker full remote access.
Apple declined to comment on that prospect.
ZecOps found the Mail app hacking technique was used against a client last year.
Avraham described the targeted client as a ‘Fortune 500 North American technology company,’ but declined to name it.
Image: 2017 Getty Images) 2017 Getty Images)
They also found evidence of related attacks against employees of five other companies in Japan, Germany, Saudi Arabia, and Israel.
Avraham based most of his conclusions on data from ‘crash reports,’ which are generated when programs fail in mid-task on a device. He was then able to recreate a technique that caused the controlled crashes.
Two independent security researchers who reviewed ZecOps’ discovery found the evidence credible, but said they had not yet fully recreated its findings.
Patrick Wardle, an Apple security expert and former researcher for the U.S. National Security Agency, said the discovery “confirms what has always been somewhat of a rather badly kept secret: that well-resourced adversaries can remotely and silently infect fully patched iOS devices.”
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Because Apple was not aware of the software bug until recently, it could have been very valuable to governments and contractors offering hacking services.
Exploit programs that work without warning against an up-to-date phone can be worth more than $1 million.
While Apple is largely viewed within the cybersecurity industry as having a high standard for digital security, any successful hacking technique against the iPhone could affect millions due to the device's global popularity.
In 2019, Apple said there were about 900 million iPhones in active use.
Bill Marczak, a security researcher with Citizen Lab, a Canada-based academic security research group, called the vulnerability discovery “scary.”
“A lot of times, you can take comfort from the fact that hacking is preventable,'' said Marczak. “With this bug, it doesn't matter if you've got a PhD in cybersecurity, this will eat your lunch.”


thedailymirror--2020-04-23--Gifts Meghan, Queen and Kate were given last year from gold horse
comb to teapot

A 24-carat gold horse comb , a masked dancers ' mask , a knife and a traditional robe are among the weird and wonderful gifts bestowed on the Queen , Meghan Markle and Duchess of Cambridge last year , according to an official list published today .
It details the presents given to the Royal Family in 2019 by , among others , US President Donald Trump , Archbishop Demond Tutu and a village in South Korea .
The Queen was given 72 official presents , including a pop-up book to mark the 70th anniversary of the People 's Republic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ January .
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry 's son Archie was also showered with gifts during his first royal tour to South Africa in autumn - receiving everything from soft toys to a pair of dungarees .
When the Sussexes met Archbishop Desmond Tutu , a hero of the anti-apartheid movement , in Cape Town last September , the elderly cleric gave Archie two children 's books he had written - a collection of Bible stories , and Desmond And The Very Mean Word .
During the trip the youngster , who will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , was presented with 14 books in total by well-wishers , four soft toys , and two beaded bracelets .
He was also given a framed picture , hooded sweater , knitted jumper and a present for a possible future career - a pilot 's log book and two pilot 's shirts .
But their hosts did n't forget about the parents , and also had a number of gifts for Meghan and Harry - including three pairs of socks and a pair of jeans for Meghan .
Details of the jeans were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gifts but when Meghan visited Johannesburg she collected a pair of designer jeans she commissioned from one of South Africa 's up-and-coming brands .
Prince Charles and Camilla were also given gifts to pass on to their grandson Archie , including a tiny pair of brown leather lederhosen by the Minister-President of Bavaria Markus Soder .
The couple received 36 presents for the Sussexes ' baby son including four soft toy pretzels and two cuddly lions during their trip to Germany just days after he was born .
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier gave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ used for measuring distance , usually to a target point - and , for Archie , a blanket , hat and a teddy bear .
The heir to the throne was also presented with two porcelain models of lions by an unnamed individual .
The prince received calligraphy on a board , a fan , a scarf and a box of biscuits from Yagi-Daika , head monk of the Zojoji temple , when he travelled to Japan in October .
In Ireland in May , he was given a green knitted cape , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sapling , and in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines , a pair of swimming trunks and a tie , while in Grenada , Camilla was given a Batik sarong and three bars of chocolate .
The prince made a historic visit to Cuba in March last year , and Cuban President Miguel Diaz Canel Bermudez gave him four boxes of cigars and a bottle of rum , as well as three books and a painting , while Camilla received a sculpture and a bottle of eau de toilette .
Prince William received two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mohammad Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah during his visit to kuwait .
The Duke of Edinburgh was also given an Air Force One personalised jacket and first edition signed autobiography by General James Doolittle by Donald Trump during the controversial state visit last summer .
Prince Andrew , who has now been forced to step back from royal duties , received a Masked Dancers ' Mask from the people of Hahoe Village in South Korea and was presented with a 'Sceendo ' knife by the Royal Highland Fusiliers .

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The Queen, Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle, Princes William and Harry were given a huge selection of gifts at engagements and during royal tours last year
Gifts Meghan Markle, Queen and Kate were given last year from gold horse comb to teapot
A 24-carat gold horse comb, a masked dancers' mask, a knife and a traditional robe are among the weird and wonderful gifts bestowed on the Queen, Meghan Markle and Duchess of Cambridge last year, according to an official list published today.
It details the presents given to the Royal Family in 2019 by, among others, US President Donald Trump, Archbishop Demond Tutu and a village in South Korea.
The Queen was given 72 official presents, including a pop-up book to mark the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic of China, from President Xi last January.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's son Archie was also showered with gifts during his first royal tour to South Africa in autumn - receiving everything from soft toys to a pair of dungarees.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
When the Sussexes met Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a hero of the anti-apartheid movement, in Cape Town last September, the elderly cleric gave Archie two children's books he had written - a collection of Bible stories, and Desmond And The Very Mean Word.
During the trip the youngster, who will celebrate his first birthday on May 6, was presented with 14 books in total by well-wishers, four soft toys, and two beaded bracelets.
He was also given a framed picture, hooded sweater, knitted jumper and a present for a possible future career - a pilot's log book and two pilot's shirts.
Image: Doug Peters/EMPICS Entertainment) Doug Peters/EMPICS Entertainment)
But their hosts didn't forget about the parents, and also had a number of gifts for Meghan and Harry - including three pairs of socks and a pair of jeans for Meghan.
Details of the jeans were not included in the list of official gifts but when Meghan visited Johannesburg she collected a pair of designer jeans she commissioned from one of South Africa's up-and-coming brands.
Prince Charles and Camilla were also given gifts to pass on to their grandson Archie, including a tiny pair of brown leather lederhosen by the Minister-President of Bavaria Markus Soder.
The couple received 36 presents for the Sussexes' baby son including four soft toy pretzels and two cuddly lions during their trip to Germany just days after he was born.
Image: PA) PA)
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier gave Charles an optical rangefinder - which is used for measuring distance, usually to a target point - and, for Archie, a blanket, hat and a teddy bear.
The heir to the throne was also presented with two porcelain models of lions by an unnamed individual.
The prince received calligraphy on a board, a fan, a scarf and a box of biscuits from Yagi-Daika, head monk of the Zojoji temple, when he travelled to Japan in October.
In Ireland in May, he was given a green knitted cape, a walking stick and an oak tree sapling, and in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, a pair of swimming trunks and a tie, while in Grenada, Camilla was given a Batik sarong and three bars of chocolate.
Image: PA Archive/PA Images) PA Archive/PA Images)
The prince made a historic visit to Cuba in March last year, and Cuban President Miguel Diaz Canel Bermudez gave him four boxes of cigars and a bottle of rum, as well as three books and a painting, while Camilla received a sculpture and a bottle of eau de toilette.
Prince William received two watches and a perfume set from Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah during his visit to kuwait.
The Duke of Edinburgh was also given an Air Force One personalised jacket and first edition signed autobiography by General James Doolittle by Donald Trump during the controversial state visit last summer.
Prince Andrew, who has now been forced to step back from royal duties, received a Masked Dancers' Mask from the people of Hahoe Village in South Korea and was presented with a 'Sceendo' knife by the Royal Highland Fusiliers.


thedailymirror--2020-04-23--Inside Adam Thomas' elaborate surprise for wife's 30th birthday

The Emmerdale star , 31 , took matters into his own hands to ensure his wife Caroline 's special day is nothing short of spectacular .
The actor enlisted the help of his two children to perform a special rendition of Happy Birthday which saw him sat behind the piano while his kids sang to their mum .
Adam adorned the pair 's whole garden with various balloons and festive decorations .
He even ordered a huge number 30 to stand in between the different-coloured balloons .
Adam revealed that the sweet birthday surprise reduced Caroline to tears .
Sharing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Adam can be seen playing the tune of the song , while his son and daughter sing Happy Birthday to Caroline .
Filming the clip , the birthday girl pans the camera all around their garden as she shows off the beautiful decorations her husband pulled off .
Adam even prepared a special breakfast for his family , which included a fruit salad , orange juice , toast and a selection of cheeses .
The family even took a dip in their paddling pool later on in the day as they took advantage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the clip with his 865k Instagram followers , writing : `` She cried ... smashed it !
!
Haha happy birthday to my beautiful wife ...
I was there on your 18th birthday and now your 30th ... u may be getting older but your more beautiful now than ever before !
`` Hope you have the best day because , if anyone deserves it it ’ s you !
! ''
And his effort was very much appreciated by Caroline , as she reported the clip , writing : `` Literally couldn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ morning , thankyou so much for making my 30th wake up so special !
`` Love you more then you will ever know @ adamthomas21 We met just before my 18th and now we ’ re at my 30th nearly half my life Iv spent with you , here ’ s to the rest of it , together with our beautiful children lockdown birthday to remember forever . ''
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The Emmerdale star, 31, took matters into his own hands to ensure his wife Caroline's special day is nothing short of spectacular
Adam Thomas didn't let a nationwide lockdown affect his wife's 30th birthday.
The Emmerdale star, 31, took matters into his own hands to ensure his wife Caroline's special day is nothing short of spectacular.
The actor enlisted the help of his two children to perform a special rendition of Happy Birthday which saw him sat behind the piano while his kids sang to their mum.
Adam adorned the pair's whole garden with various balloons and festive decorations.
He even ordered a huge number 30 to stand in between the different-coloured balloons.
Adam revealed that the sweet birthday surprise reduced Caroline to tears.
Image: Internet Unknown) Internet Unknown)
Sharing a clip of the special moment, Adam can be seen playing the tune of the song, while his son and daughter sing Happy Birthday to Caroline.
Filming the clip, the birthday girl pans the camera all around their garden as she shows off the beautiful decorations her husband pulled off.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
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Adam even prepared a special breakfast for his family, which included a fruit salad, orange juice, toast and a selection of cheeses.
The family even took a dip in their paddling pool later on in the day as they took advantage of the stunning weather.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Adam shared the clip with his 865k Instagram followers, writing: "She cried...smashed it !! Haha happy birthday to my beautiful wife ... I was there on your 18th birthday and now your 30th...u may be getting older but your more beautiful now than ever before!
"Hope you have the best day because, if anyone deserves it it’s you !!"
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And his effort was very much appreciated by Caroline, as she reported the clip, writing: "Literally couldn’t have asked for a better morning, thankyou so much for making my 30th wake up so special!
"Love you more then you will ever know @adamthomas21 We met just before my 18th and now we’re at my 30th nearly half my life Iv spent with you, here’s to the rest of it, together with our beautiful children lockdown birthday to remember forever."
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thedailymirror--2020-04-23--Man Utd star Fred shows his cunning with unusual Premier League 5-a-side lineup

Brazil midfielder Fred was still able to sneak in a Manchester United teammate despite being asked to pick neither a club colleague or compatriot in an all-star Premier League 5-a-side selection .
The midfielder has enjoyed an impressive season at Old Trafford , making 39 appearances and providing two goals and four assists .
The 27-year-old has cemented himself in Red Devils boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's first XI in a much-improved second campaign .
But his fine progress was drawn to a halt by coronavirus suspending all matches in the United Kingdom .
Now , during an interview with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to name a 5-a-side team of Premier League stars - but he was not allowed to name any fellow Manchester United players or Brazilians .
However , he showed his cunning with his goalkeeper selection .
`` It is difficult to choose a player that is not United or Brazilian , '' he said .
`` There are many Brazilians standing out in the Premier League .
But come on : for goalkeeper , I would choose [ Dean ] Henderson , I think he is a great player . ''
Henderson is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ currently on-loan Sheffield United and the shot-stopper has shone for the Bramall Lane club this season .
In the deeper roles , Fred then choose Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold and Chelsea holding midfielder N'Golo Kante .
He added : `` I would choose Alexander-Arnold , who has been doing a great season , is a good right back .
`` Then in the middle , me or Kante would play .
I really like Kante , I admire him , he 's a guy who plays great football . ''
The Brazil international @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne and Spurs forward Son Heung-min .
`` Up front , I think I would choose De Bruyne and Son , they are two great players that have been standing out , '' Fred explained .
`` Son is another guy that I admire a lot . ''

Fred assembled a star-studded five-man team but was not allowed to include any Manchester United teammates or fellow Brazilians in his selections - however, he still managed to sneak one in
Brazil midfielder Fred was still able to sneak in a Manchester United teammate despite being asked to pick neither a club colleague or compatriot in an all-star Premier League 5-a-side selection.
The midfielder has enjoyed an impressive season at Old Trafford, making 39 appearances and providing two goals and four assists.
The 27-year-old has cemented himself in Red Devils boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first XI in a much-improved second campaign.
But his fine progress was drawn to a halt by coronavirus suspending all matches in the United Kingdom.
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
Now, during an interview with Brazilian outlet Trivela, he was asked to name a 5-a-side team of Premier League stars - but he was not allowed to name any fellow Manchester United players or Brazilians.
However, he showed his cunning with his goalkeeper selection.
"It is difficult to choose a player that is not United or Brazilian," he said. "There are many Brazilians standing out in the Premier League. But come on: for goalkeeper, I would choose [Dean] Henderson, I think he is a great player."
Image: Dan Istitene) Dan Istitene)
Henderson is contracted at Manchester United but he is currently on-loan Sheffield United and the shot-stopper has shone for the Bramall Lane club this season.
In the deeper roles, Fred then choose Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold and Chelsea holding midfielder N'Golo Kante. He added: "I would choose Alexander-Arnold, who has been doing a great season, is a good right back.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
"Then in the middle, me or Kante would play. I really like Kante, I admire him, he's a guy who plays great football."
The Brazil international then chose a potent attacking duo of Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne and Spurs forward Son Heung-min.
"Up front, I think I would choose De Bruyne and Son, they are two great players that have been standing out," Fred explained.
"Son is another guy that I admire a lot."


thedailymirror--2020-04-23--Man Utd's 'Frontline Heroes' campaign to salute key workers amid crisis

Manchester United fans are being asked to nominate fellow Reds who are key workers – to salute their contribution during the coronavirus pandemic .
United 's 'Frontline Heroes ' campaign is designed to recognise those who have gone above and beyond in their particular role to help those affected by Covid-19 and the lockdown .
Launched today on United 's official website , the club wants fans to nominate individuals they feel are worthy of special recognition and to honour them accordingly .
Fans can nominate key workers by heading to United 's official website and filling out a form @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A statement on United 's website read : “ In these unprecedented times , there are many Manchester United fans around the world working selflessly for others on the frontline of the battle against coronavirus .
“ We need your help to identify some of these Frontline Heroes who deserve recognition for the contributions they are making .
“ We want to hear about the Manchester United fans working in the NHS or their local health service ; the care workers looking after the elderly ; the key workers providing essential services to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or helping vulnerable neighbours .
“ Whoever they are , we want to hear your stories about their dedication to helping others at this time of need .
“ We will be celebrating all of the people nominated and selecting some for special recognition.
” United have certainly played their part in helping during the coronavirus crisis , and their former defender Patrice Evra has pledged to match up to £250,000 of donations to provide meals for NHS workers .
He is hoping to raise £500,000 in partnership with Lineage Logistics , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 100 million meals across the world to those who need them most during the pandemic .
`` It was when I spoke to staff at Hillingdon Hospital in London and at Manchester Royal Infirmary that I realised we should do more to support the unsung heroes – the cleaners , porters , security staff , without whom the hospitals would not function , '' Evra said .

United have announced their idea to help recognise those who have most helped out during the Covid-19 crisis and want to honour them in a special way
Manchester United fans are being asked to nominate fellow Reds who are key workers – to salute their contribution during the coronavirus pandemic.
United's 'Frontline Heroes' campaign is designed to recognise those who have gone above and beyond in their particular role to help those affected by Covid-19 and the lockdown.
Launched today on United's official website, the club wants fans to nominate individuals they feel are worthy of special recognition and to honour them accordingly.
Fans can nominate key workers by heading to United's official website and filling out a form on the 'Frontline Heroes' section.
A statement on United's website read: “In these unprecedented times, there are many Manchester United fans around the world working selflessly for others on the frontline of the battle against coronavirus.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
“We need your help to identify some of these Frontline Heroes who deserve recognition for the contributions they are making.
“We want to hear about the Manchester United fans working in the NHS or their local health service; the care workers looking after the elderly; the key workers providing essential services to communities; and the volunteers supporting charities or helping vulnerable neighbours.
“Whoever they are, we want to hear your stories about their dedication to helping others at this time of need.
“We will be celebrating all of the people nominated and selecting some for special recognition.”
United have certainly played their part in helping during the coronavirus crisis, and their former defender Patrice Evra has pledged to match up to £250,000 of donations to provide meals for NHS workers.
Image: Alex Livesey) Alex Livesey)
He is hoping to raise £500,000 in partnership with Lineage Logistics, a food storage company which aims to send 100 million meals across the world to those who need them most during the pandemic.
"It was when I spoke to staff at Hillingdon Hospital in London and at Manchester Royal Infirmary that I realised we should do more to support the unsung heroes – the cleaners, porters, security staff, without whom the hospitals would not function," Evra said.


thedailymirror--2020-04-23--BBC News' Huw Edwards looks effortlessly cool as he poses on a motorbike

Huw Edwards is usually seen behind the BBC News desk , bringing the latest stories every night at 10pm .
But the journalist showed a different side to himself in his latest Instagram picture , which he shared on Thursday morning .
He looked effortlessly cool as he sat on a bright red Triumph motorbike in the snap .
Huw , 58 , was still wearing one of his typically sharp suits , this time in a shade of blue and worn with a matching tie in a polka dot print .
Staring moodily off into the distance , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as he held on to the handle bars .
Huw kept one foot on the the bike and the other on the ground for balance but looked raring to go .
The photo appeared to have been taken in the posh street where he lives in London .
In the caption he revealed his love for the bike he was riding .
Huw wrote : `` Irresistible ... the bike , that is ... # triumphmotorcycles # motorbike # styleoftheday . ''
The bike appeared to belong to a friend who he thanked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ post with the motorbike , flame , angel , love heart , heart eyes and sunglasses emojis .
His 29,600 Instagram followers were instantly obsessed with the picture .
One commented : `` Have to say that really suits you . ''
A third wrote : `` Suits you !
You should get one . ''
`` What a beauty , '' another said adding a pink love heart emoji .

BBC News anchor Huw Edwards showed off a different side to himself when he posed on the back of a bright red motorbike
BBC News' Huw Edwards looks effortlessly cool as he poses on a motorbike
Huw Edwards is usually seen behind the BBC News desk, bringing the latest stories every night at 10pm.
But the journalist showed a different side to himself in his latest Instagram picture, which he shared on Thursday morning.
He looked effortlessly cool as he sat on a bright red Triumph motorbike in the snap.
Huw, 58, was still wearing one of his typically sharp suits, this time in a shade of blue and worn with a matching tie in a polka dot print.
Staring moodily off into the distance, he looked like a natural on the bike as he held on to the handle bars.
Image: huwbbc/Instagram) huwbbc/Instagram)
Huw kept one foot on the the bike and the other on the ground for balance but looked raring to go.
The photo appeared to have been taken in the posh street where he lives in London.
In the caption he revealed his love for the bike he was riding.
Huw wrote: "Irresistible... the bike, that is... #triumphmotorcycles #motorbike #styleoftheday."
Image: PA Archive/PA Images) PA Archive/PA Images)
The bike appeared to belong to a friend who he thanked in the caption.
He added the hashtags #instapicoftheday #instacool.
Huw finished the post with the motorbike, flame, angel, love heart, heart eyes and sunglasses emojis.
His 29,600 Instagram followers were instantly obsessed with the picture.
Image: BBC News & Current Affairs via Getty Images) BBC News & Current Affairs via Getty Images)
One commented: "Have to say that really suits you."
"Fitting chariot for a King!" another posted.
A third wrote: "Suits you! You should get one."
"What a beauty," another said adding a pink love heart emoji.


thedailymirror--2020-04-23--De Bruyne details how Man City transfer transformed him into "complete player"

Kevin De Bruyne believes he has become “ the most complete player ” since joining Manchester City .
Midfield playmaker De Bruyne has developed into one of the world 's best players since his £54million switch from Wolfsburg in 2015 .
De Bruyne scored nine goals and produced 20 assists in all competitions this season before the campaign was halted because of the coronavirus pandemic .
The 28-year-old , who has become a target for Europe 's top clubs , including Real Madrid , reckons he has reached his peak since joining City .
“ It 's difficult to comment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most complete player now , '' said De Bruyne .
`` In every aspect of the game now I feel really comfortable .
At Wolfsburg , I did incredibly well , but I was more up and down .
“ But the past three seasons , maybe a little less last season , I 'm happy as I 'm playing at a constant level .
`` From the first game against West Ham to the last against Real Madrid , I 've played really well .
That makes it satisfying that I can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ level to perform . ''
On top of his impressive goals and assists stats , De Bruyne also tops the Premier League charts for successful passes in the final third , as well as successful crosses and corners .
Asked how he felt at being regarded as one of the world 's best players , De Bruyne said : `` It fills me with pride .
`` As a footballer , you 're on a long journey .
At the start , you just want to be a player - it 's impossible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the best in the world .
“ The main thing for me is winning , but when that goes on you want to evolve as a player and get higher .
`` I 've never modelled my game on anyone .
There 's lots of players I admire , who I like to watch , but I like to be unique .
I think my style is quite unique .
“ As a midfield player , you have to be complete .
The game has evolved so much that you have to work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everything - in attack and defence . ''
De Bruyne , speaking to The Football Show , admitted he is missing football but said his family – he has two young boys - are keeping him busy .
`` I miss football a lot as , since I was five-years-old , it 's been my whole life , but it 's nice to see my family and my boys , '' said De Bruyne .
`` The little one is growing and is doing so much more in these four weeks .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what I love to do , but the main importance now is to keep everyone safe .
`` The first two weeks were very weird , as I did n't know what was going on .
But I managed to get a treadmill .
“ Now I 'm doing a run and , every other day , I 'm swimming and doing exercises .
I 'm keeping fairly fit for what we can do .
”

WHO COMES OUT ON TOP IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE'S RICH LIST?
WHO COMES OUT ON TOP IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE'S RICH LIST?
Manchester City midfield playmaker De Bruyne has developed into one of the world's best players since his £54million switch from Wolfsburg in 2015
Kevin De Bruyne believes he has become “the most complete player” since joining Manchester City.
Midfield playmaker De Bruyne has developed into one of the world's best players since his £54million switch from Wolfsburg in 2015.
De Bruyne scored nine goals and produced 20 assists in all competitions this season before the campaign was halted because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The 28-year-old, who has become a target for Europe's top clubs, including Real Madrid, reckons he has reached his peak since joining City.
“It's difficult to comment on form, but I'm the most complete player now," said De Bruyne.
"In every aspect of the game now I feel really comfortable. At Wolfsburg, I did incredibly well, but I was more up and down.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“But the past three seasons, maybe a little less last season, I'm happy as I'm playing at a constant level.
"From the first game against West Ham to the last against Real Madrid, I've played really well. That makes it satisfying that I can be consistently good at a good enough level to perform."
On top of his impressive goals and assists stats, De Bruyne also tops the Premier League charts for successful passes in the final third, as well as successful crosses and corners.
Asked how he felt at being regarded as one of the world's best players, De Bruyne said: "It fills me with pride.
"As a footballer, you're on a long journey. At the start, you just want to be a player - it's impossible to think you'll become one of the best in the world.
Image: Getty) Getty)
“The main thing for me is winning, but when that goes on you want to evolve as a player and get higher.
"I've never modelled my game on anyone. There's lots of players I admire, who I like to watch, but I like to be unique. I think my style is quite unique.
“As a midfield player, you have to be complete. The game has evolved so much that you have to work so hard to be able to do everything - in attack and defence."
De Bruyne, speaking to The Football Show, admitted he is missing football but said his family – he has two young boys - are keeping him busy.
"I miss football a lot as, since I was five-years-old, it's been my whole life, but it's nice to see my family and my boys," said De Bruyne.
"The little one is growing and is doing so much more in these four weeks.
“I'd like to go back to what I love to do, but the main importance now is to keep everyone safe.
"The first two weeks were very weird, as I didn't know what was going on. But I managed to get a treadmill.
“Now I'm doing a run and, every other day, I'm swimming and doing exercises. I'm keeping fairly fit for what we can do.”


thedailymirror--2020-04-23--Girl, 11, taken away from 'abusive mum' after being chained up for running away

An 11-year-old girl has been rescued from a 'house of horrors ' and has been taken into care after she was found beaten and chained up 'like a dog ' .
The child was found 'trembling with fear ' in the village of Ruskoivanivka in Ukraine .
Reports say the starving girl fled home and spent nights in abandoned houses after her 43-year-old mother Oksana Odazhiy went on a regular drinking bender with friends .
The girl , reportedly , wandered through the village , asking locals for food while her mother didn ’ t even try to look for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ returned home , and she was battered and chained up by Odazhiy , which the mum said was for 'educational purposes ' .
The abused child was soon discovered by social services who had come to check on the family after receiving a complaint .
Social worker Svetlana Mitina , who found the girl and took pictures of her being locked into a chain .
She said : `` A metal chain was wrapped tight around her hand and leg .
Two huge locks were fixed to the chain .
Its other edge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ [ She ] was trembling with fear and could not say a word .
Her heavily drunk mother was sleeping in the neighbouring room . ''
The mother explained that she chained her up 'to punish her for escaping from home and begging food in the street ' , reports said .
The girl was freed and taken to hospital where medics found numerous bruises all over her body and diagnosed her with malnutrition .
According to Aleksey Balamutenko , the mayor of the village , Odazhiy 'was never a good mum ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years , the mother did not take care of her daughter properly and often was seen drunk .
`` [ The girl was constantly hungry , dirty and neglected .
`` Once she made a bonfire and tried to cook a chicken she had stolen from a neighbour to satisfy her hunger .
`` Social services tried to strip Odazhiy of her parental rights a year ago .
`` Back then she cried and promised to stop drinking and change her life .
The judge gave her a chance . ''
Meanwhile , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ battery against the mother .
Police spokeswoman Lubov Gordievska said : `` The child 's bruises were inflicted by the mother .
Forensic examinations are underway in a bid to determine the severity of the injuries . ''
Speaking with social services the girl said she does not want to live with her mother and is afraid of her ' .
The girl was quoted as saying : `` She [ her mother ] is constantly drinking and beating me up . ''
Local authorities collect documents to sue Odazhiy again and believe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this time .
The girl is still receiving medical treatment .
She will be placed into an orphanage until a court 's decision .
Odazhiy faces up to five years in prison if found guilty .

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The child was trembling in fear when she was found locked up and covered in bruises at her home in Ruskoivanivka in the Ukraine
Girl, 11, taken away from 'abusive mum' after being chained up in 'house of horrors'
An 11-year-old girl has been rescued from a 'house of horrors' and has been taken into care after she was found beaten and chained up 'like a dog'.
The child was found 'trembling with fear' in the village of Ruskoivanivka in Ukraine.
Reports say the starving girl fled home and spent nights in abandoned houses after her 43-year-old mother Oksana Odazhiy went on a regular drinking bender with friends.
The girl, reportedly, wandered through the village, asking locals for food while her mother didn’t even try to look for her.
After several days the girl returned home, and she was battered and chained up by Odazhiy, which the mum said was for 'educational purposes'.
The abused child was soon discovered by social services who had come to check on the family after receiving a complaint.
Image: ICTV) ICTV)
Social worker Svetlana Mitina, who found the girl and took pictures of her being locked into a chain.
She said: "A metal chain was wrapped tight around her hand and leg. Two huge locks were fixed to the chain. Its other edge was attached to the bed.
"[She] was trembling with fear and could not say a word. Her heavily drunk mother was sleeping in the neighbouring room."
The mother explained that she chained her up 'to punish her for escaping from home and begging food in the street', reports said.
The girl was freed and taken to hospital where medics found numerous bruises all over her body and diagnosed her with malnutrition.
According to Aleksey Balamutenko, the mayor of the village, Odazhiy 'was never a good mum'.
Image: ICTV) ICTV)
He said: "During last years, the mother did not take care of her daughter properly and often was seen drunk.
"[The girl was constantly hungry, dirty and neglected.
"Once she made a bonfire and tried to cook a chicken she had stolen from a neighbour to satisfy her hunger.
"Social services tried to strip Odazhiy of her parental rights a year ago.
"Back then she cried and promised to stop drinking and change her life. The judge gave her a chance."
Meanwhile, law enforcement launched a criminal case for battery against the mother.
Police spokeswoman Lubov Gordievska said: "The child's bruises were inflicted by the mother. Forensic examinations are underway in a bid to determine the severity of the injuries."
Speaking with social services the girl said she does not want to live with her mother and is afraid of her'.
The girl was quoted as saying: ''She [her mother] is constantly drinking and beating me up."
Local authorities collect documents to sue Odazhiy again and believe she will lose custody of her child this time.
The girl is still receiving medical treatment.
She will be placed into an orphanage until a court's decision.
Odazhiy faces up to five years in prison if found guilty.
The investigation continues.


thedailymirror--2020-04-23--Gary Neville 'very, very doubtful' Premier League will return before 2021

Gary Neville believes it is highly unlikely that football will be played in England before next year , even behind closed doors .
The Manchester United great and Sky Sports pundit claims that football bosses will not be able to guarantee the safety of players due to a lack of coronavirus testing equipment .
Further , he claims Premier League bosses are living in a `` parallel universe '' if they think it will be viable to play matches in light of the latest government guidelines .
Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty said on Wednesday that social distancing will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the end of the 2020 to prevent new waves of the virus .
In the wake of this announcement , Neville can not see a way football can continue in the near future .
“ It feels like a parallel universe , '' he told Sky Sports ' The Football Show .
`` I have meetings on our two hotels at 7:30 in the morning where we are being told that people won ’ t be able to sit within two metres of each other when we are in restaurants .
“ Capacities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 50 per cent , members of staff that are serving the food are going to have to have gloves on and protective masks to stop the spread of infection .
“ Then you go into a meeting an hour later on football where they are talking about players playing football and jumping for headers against each other .
“ Hang on second , I ’ ve just been in a meeting before where you couldn ’ t even have a person at a table without being two metres away from them and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It just does not work !
There ’ s one simple thing that I thought a month or two ago , that football would continue and we could get behind closed doors football .
I ’ m very very doubtful as I sit here today , the more I hear , the more I listen…on contract situations that Jamie [ Redknapp ] mentioned . ''
The former England international also confirmed that he will not risk the health of players at Salford City , which he part-owns , given the lack of testing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put his employees at risk based on health and safety grounds and there will be a liability issue for employers , '' Neville added .
`` As a Salford City owner I ’ ve got players with diabetes , I ’ ve got players with asthma .
“ Am I going to put them on a football field and risk their health and safety for a game of football ?
And the answer is quite simply no .
So I ’ m not sure how Premier League clubs are going to get round @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nonsense , it really is .
“ There ’ s no way the Premier League can sell to the public that they are going to have access to tens of thousands of tests , while frontline workers haven ’ t got them .
”

The Sky Sports pundit sees no way the Premier League can guarantee appropriate testing or maintain health and safety standards in the wake of the latest government guidelines
Gary Neville believes it is highly unlikely that football will be played in England before next year, even behind closed doors.
The Manchester United great and Sky Sports pundit claims that football bosses will not be able to guarantee the safety of players due to a lack of coronavirus testing equipment.
Further, he claims Premier League bosses are living in a "parallel universe" if they think it will be viable to play matches in light of the latest government guidelines.
Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty said on Wednesday that social distancing will need to be maintained until at least the end of the 2020 to prevent new waves of the virus.
Image: PA Archive/PA Images) PA Archive/PA Images)
In the wake of this announcement, Neville cannot see a way football can continue in the near future. “It feels like a parallel universe," he told Sky Sports' The Football Show. "I have meetings on our two hotels at 7:30 in the morning where we are being told that people won’t be able to sit within two metres of each other when we are in restaurants.
“Capacities in restaurants are going to go down to 50 per cent, members of staff that are serving the food are going to have to have gloves on and protective masks to stop the spread of infection.
“Then you go into a meeting an hour later on football where they are talking about players playing football and jumping for headers against each other.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“Hang on second, I’ve just been in a meeting before where you couldn’t even have a person at a table without being two metres away from them and having a protective mask on.
"It just does not work! There’s one simple thing that I thought a month or two ago, that football would continue and we could get behind closed doors football. I’m very very doubtful as I sit here today, the more I hear, the more I listen…on contract situations that Jamie [Redknapp] mentioned."
The former England international also confirmed that he will not risk the health of players at Salford City, which he part-owns, given the lack of testing equipment.
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
“An employer can not put his employees at risk based on health and safety grounds and there will be a liability issue for employers," Neville added. "As a Salford City owner I’ve got players with diabetes, I’ve got players with asthma.
“Am I going to put them on a football field and risk their health and safety for a game of football? And the answer is quite simply no. So I’m not sure how Premier League clubs are going to get round it, this testing thing is a nonsense, it really is.
“There’s no way the Premier League can sell to the public that they are going to have access to tens of thousands of tests, while frontline workers haven’t got them.”


thedailymirror--2020-04-23--BBC weatherman recreates news theme tune with orchestra of amateur musicians

A BBC weatherman has recreated the organisation 's iconic news theme tune with an orchestra of amateur musicians .
BBC North West Tonight presenter Owain Wyn Evans became an online sensation by drumming the music himself - and it inspired an appeal to viewers .
They were asked to send in their own videos showing them playing the tune , and they have been put together to form a whole orchestra version .
Owain 's Big House Band campaign is part of the BBC ’ s Make A Difference drive , which aims to being communities together to support them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a man playing trumpet in a bubble bath , tap dancers , bongos and even a glove puppet helping out .
The composer of the original music , David Lowe , also got involved by sending in a clip of him playing the banjo .
Lowe has since declared he 's `` totally thrilled '' with the attention his theme tune has been getting .
The full video has been posted online and Owain , whose original clip has been viewed more than five million times , said he feels overwhelmed by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so many other people I have been working from home since early March and doing my weather bulletins from my garden or dining room , sometimes with the help of my cat .
`` I thought it would be a bit of fun to put a bit of a weather forecast in front of a rocked up drum track to the BBC News theme ... '' And it 's gone bonkers darlings !
I had no idea it would be such a hit ... '' I am just really happy that it has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a difficult time .
`` Making music – whether singing or playing an instrument is a great pastime anyway , and a fabulous option when we can ’ t go out and about as we would normally . ''

BBC North West Tonight presenter Owain Wyn Evans became an online sensation by drumming the tune and inspired an appeal for musicians across the country to send in their own versions
A BBC weatherman has recreated the organisation's iconic news theme tune with an orchestra of amateur musicians.
BBC North West Tonight presenter Owain Wyn Evans became an online sensation by drumming the music himself - and it inspired an appeal to viewers.
They were asked to send in their own videos showing them playing the tune, and they have been put together to form a whole orchestra version.
Owain's Big House Band campaign is part of the BBC’s Make A Difference drive, which aims to being communities together to support them through the coronavirus crisis.
Entries include a man playing trumpet in a bubble bath, tap dancers, bongos and even a glove puppet helping out.
Image: BBC) BBC)
The composer of the original music, David Lowe, also got involved by sending in a clip of him playing the banjo.
Lowe has since declared he's "totally thrilled" with the attention his theme tune has been getting.
The full video has been posted online and Owain, whose original clip has been viewed more than five million times, said he feels overwhelmed by the reponse.
Image: BBC) BBC) Image: BBC) BBC)
He said: "Like so many other people I have been working from home since early March and doing my weather bulletins from my garden or dining room, sometimes with the help of my cat.
"I thought it would be a bit of fun to put a bit of a weather forecast in front of a rocked up drum track to the BBC News theme...
"And it's gone bonkers darlings! I had no idea it would be such a hit...
Image: BBC) BBC)
"I am just really happy that it has brought a bit of enjoyment at such a difficult time.
"Making music – whether singing or playing an instrument is a great pastime anyway, and a fabulous option when we can’t go out and about as we would normally."


thedailymirror--2020-04-23--Police officer injured after 'disorder' as man arrested for attempted murder

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after reports of disorder at a home in Wales .
Gwent Police said officers responded to an address on St Vincent Lane , Newport , at about 5.15am on Thursday .
The force said an officer was injured during the incident and has been taken to The Royal Gwent Hospital .
His family have been informed , Wales Online reported .
A man , in his thirties , has been arrested on suspicion of murder and arson with intent to endanger life .
He remains in custody .
A spokesman for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this morning , officers responded to a report of disorder at an address on St Vincent Lane in Newport .
`` Officers later arrested a man in his thirties from the area on suspicion of attempted murder and arson with intent to endanger life .
`` He is currently in police custody .
`` An officer was taken to The Royal Gwent Hospital having sustained injuries during the incident .
His family have been notified . ''
Witnesses said numerous Gwent Police , South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and Welsh Ambulance Service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6am .
Gavin Wilkins , 39 , said he made the initial call to police after he heard a man banging and shouting on a door in the house of multiple occupancy where he lives .
`` I called the police at 12 minutes past five , '' he said .
`` The police came in about five minutes .
I was in my room when I rang them and I explained on the phone .
`` I came to let the police in . ''
Gavin said he was told to wait @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the incident .
He said he heard commotion while officers were in the house but did not see it unfold .
He said it eventually became clear a fire had been started in part of the house .
Gavin was then told to leave the house .
`` I was petrified , '' he said .
`` We do n't expect things like this to just kick off . ''

A man, in his thirties, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and arson with intent to endanger life following reports of a disorder at a property in Newport, Wales, at about 5.15am on Thursday
Police officer injured during 'disorder' as man arrested for attempted murder and arson
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after reports of disorder at a home in Wales.
Gwent Police said officers responded to an address on St Vincent Lane, Newport, at about 5.15am on Thursday.
The force said an officer was injured during the incident and has been taken to The Royal Gwent Hospital.
His family have been informed, Wales Online reported.
A man, in his thirties, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and arson with intent to endanger life. He remains in custody.
Image: Chris Fairweather/Huw Evans Agency) Chris Fairweather/Huw Evans Agency)
A spokesman for Gwent Police said: "At 5.15am this morning, officers responded to a report of disorder at an address on St Vincent Lane in Newport.
"Officers later arrested a man in his thirties from the area on suspicion of attempted murder and arson with intent to endanger life.
"He is currently in police custody.
"An officer was taken to The Royal Gwent Hospital having sustained injuries during the incident. His family have been notified."
Image: Chris Fairweather/Huw Evans Agency) Chris Fairweather/Huw Evans Agency)
Witnesses said numerous Gwent Police, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and Welsh Ambulance Service vehicles were at the scene by about 6am.
Gavin Wilkins, 39, said he made the initial call to police after he heard a man banging and shouting on a door in the house of multiple occupancy where he lives.
"I called the police at 12 minutes past five," he said.
"The police came in about five minutes. I was in my room when I rang them and I explained on the phone.
Image: Chris Fairweather/Huw Evans Agency) Chris Fairweather/Huw Evans Agency)
"I came to let the police in."
Gavin said he was told to wait in his room while officers dealt with the incident.
He said he heard commotion while officers were in the house but did not see it unfold.
He said it eventually became clear a fire had been started in part of the house. Gavin was then told to leave the house.
"I was petrified," he said. "We don't expect things like this to just kick off."


thedailymirror--2020-04-23--Lauren Goodger flaunts peachy bum in pink lycra on lockdown fitness session

Lauren Goodger has been spotted flaunting her incredible hourglass figure as she endured a strenuous morning run .
The former TOWIE OG commanded attention as she headed out in curve-hugging pink lycra for some cardio exercise as lockdown continues .
33-year-old Lauren showed off her peachy bum and tiny waist in her skintight leggings and crop top , wearing her brunette locks scraped back into a high pony tail .
The bottoms of her Oh Polly !
set featured ruched detail to emphasise the star 's honed physique .
Lauren previously slammed suggestions she 's had work done on her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I had lipo and sculpting three years ago and that was it .
My bum goes up and down with my weight . ''
As the nationwide lockdown continues , Lauren said she 'd be using her spare time to focus on her health and fitness .
She has been granted more freedom now that her beauty salon Lauren 's Way has been closed until further notice .
The single star also quipped to her followers that it was lucky she was n't isolating with a boyfriend or she 'd be 'pregnant within @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health crisis continues , the reality star has been keeping busy by updating fans on her antics across social media .
However , she did come under fire when she was pictured sporting a black face mask as she headed to her Essex salon before the lockdown was imposed in March and shared several selfies wearing similar covers .
Trolls accused her of using the mask as a fashion accessory and slammed her for 'cashing in ' on the pandemic .
Lauren immediately told the haters to 'bore off . '
“ Have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and comments and what ’ s been replied .. trust me I ’ ll just post more !
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It ’ s a f***ing mask !
Which I also was wearing for Aesthetic ’ s before you lot was !
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The world has gone mental !
” she wrote in response to another follower .

Lauren Goodger shows off the eyebrows she got against government advise
Lauren Goodger shows off the eyebrows she got against government advise
The reality TV star and social media influencer was looking very curvy as she headed out on
Lauren Goodger has been spotted flaunting her incredible hourglass figure as she endured a strenuous morning run.
The former TOWIE OG commanded attention as she headed out in curve-hugging pink lycra for some cardio exercise as lockdown continues.
33-year-old Lauren showed off her peachy bum and tiny waist in her skintight leggings and crop top, wearing her brunette locks scraped back into a high pony tail.
The bottoms of her Oh Polly! set featured ruched detail to emphasise the star's honed physique.
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Lauren previously slammed suggestions she's had work done on her rear and told sceptical fans: "I had lipo and sculpting three years ago and that was it. My bum goes up and down with my weight."
As the nationwide lockdown continues, Lauren said she'd be using her spare time to focus on her health and fitness.
She has been granted more freedom now that her beauty salon Lauren's Way has been closed until further notice.
The single star also quipped to her followers that it was lucky she wasn't isolating with a boyfriend or she'd be 'pregnant within a week.'
Image: BACKGRID) BACKGRID) Image: BACKGRID) BACKGRID)
But as the health crisis continues, the reality star has been keeping busy by updating fans on her antics across social media.
However, she did come under fire when she was pictured sporting a black face mask as she headed to her Essex salon before the lockdown was imposed in March and shared several selfies wearing similar covers.
Trolls accused her of using the mask as a fashion accessory and slammed her for 'cashing in' on the pandemic.
Lauren immediately told the haters to 'bore off.'
“Have a long hard look at the post and comments and what’s been replied .. trust me I’ll just post more !!!!! It’s a f***ing mask! Which I also was wearing for Aesthetic’s before you lot was!!!!! The world has gone mental!” she wrote in response to another follower.


thedailymirror--2020-04-23--Holly Willoughby shares husband's 'annoying' habit that's put strain on marriage

Holly Willoughby has shared husband Dan Baldwin 's `` annoying '' habit - and admitted it 's putting a strain on their marriage .
But the This Morning presenter thanked John Torode for `` saving '' their relationship with his solution to their problem .
Ahead of a phone-in on lockdown relationship struggles , Holly revealed something irritating she had discovered about her hubby while he worked at home .
Holly explained that Dan 's loud typing on his laptop keyboard was driving her crazy - and it gets worse when he brings it into bed .
She said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is obviously working from home and I have discovered something that I didn ’ t know before which is really annoying .
`` He taps and types really loudly .
There is no reason to hit those keys as loudly as he does . ''
Phillip Schofield and Vanessa Feltz began laughing as Holly mimicked Dan frantically typing his keyboard .
She added : `` I 'm like , 'Shut up !
Don ’ t do that ' .
Especially when he brings the laptop into bed and says he ’ s writing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ‘ No !
’ . ''
Phillip pointed out that this was on top of `` crisp-gate '' , with Dan giving his wife a hard time for the way she eats the salty snacks .
When Phil asked his co-host what her husband finds annoying about her , she replied : `` I ’ m practically perfect in every way .
I do nothing . ''
Phil suggested that viewers could ring in with things they find annoying about their partners - and Holly claimed Dan could get payback .
Luckily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hand to come up with a solution to their problem .
Before making his banana-stuffed french toast , he said : `` Just for you Holly , you know yo can turn the volume of a laptop keyboard down .
`` The boom of the keyboard can go down so the keys don ’ t make a much noise . ''
Thanking John , Holly replied : `` I thought it was the physical tap .
Sorry , mind blown .
You ’ ve just saved our marriage . ''
After John 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resist another dig at Holly and started loudly tapping his fingers on the desk .
*This Morning airs weekdays on ITV at 10am

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This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby thanked TV chef John Torode for 'saving her marriage' to Dan Baldwin with his solution
Holly Willoughby thanks John Torode for 'saving' marriage over husband's annoying habit
Holly Willoughby has shared husband Dan Baldwin's "annoying" habit - and admitted it's putting a strain on their marriage.
But the This Morning presenter thanked John Torode for "saving" their relationship with his solution to their problem.
Ahead of a phone-in on lockdown relationship struggles, Holly revealed something irritating she had discovered about her hubby while he worked at home.
Holly explained that Dan's loud typing on his laptop keyboard was driving her crazy - and it gets worse when he brings it into bed.
She said: "I tell you what, Dan is obviously working from home and I have discovered something that I didn’t know before which is really annoying.
Image: ITV) ITV)
"He taps and types really loudly. There is no reason to hit those keys as loudly as he does."
Phillip Schofield and Vanessa Feltz began laughing as Holly mimicked Dan frantically typing his keyboard.
She added: "I'm like, 'Shut up! Don’t do that'. Especially when he brings the laptop into bed and says he’s writing an email. I’m like, ‘No!’."
Image: ITV) ITV)
Phillip pointed out that this was on top of "crisp-gate", with Dan giving his wife a hard time for the way she eats the salty snacks.
When Phil asked his co-host what her husband finds annoying about her, she replied: "I’m practically perfect in every way. I do nothing."
Phil suggested that viewers could ring in with things they find annoying about their partners - and Holly claimed Dan could get payback.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
Luckily, Masterchef star John Torode was on hand to come up with a solution to their problem.
Before making his banana-stuffed french toast, he said: "Just for you Holly, you know yo can turn the volume of a laptop keyboard down.
"The boom of the keyboard can go down so the keys don’t make a much noise."
Thanking John, Holly replied: "I thought it was the physical tap. Sorry, mind blown. You’ve just saved our marriage."
After John's cooking segment, cheeky Phillip couldn't resist another dig at Holly and started loudly tapping his fingers on the desk.
Giggling Holly cried: "Stop it! Don't you start."
*This Morning airs weekdays on ITV at 10am


thedailymirror--2020-04-23--Carragher details Man Utd story to highlight hatred for Mourinho's Chelsea

How much were Jose Mourinho 's Chelsea hated during his first spell at Stamford Bridge ?
According to Jamie Carragher , so much that Wayne Rooney and Manchester United stars celebrated a Liverpool win over the Blues .
Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich bought the Stamford Bridge club in 2003 and quickly invested massive sums of money which brought the Blues huge success on the field .
Under Mourinho 's first spell in west London , between 2004 and 2007 , his side won back-to-back Premier League titles , two League Cups and the FA Cup .
However , the Blues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as their `` cocky , arrogant '' swagger was met with great hostility from rivals .
Now the Liverpool great has disclosed how Rooney and co supported Liverpool during their 2007 Champions League semi-final against Chelsea .
`` Wayne Rooney told me a story once , and I think it showed the animosity towards Chelsea at that time , from a lot of clubs , '' Carragher told Chelsea legend John Terry , for Sky Sports .
`` Jose was so brash , so much on the front foot , cocky , arrogant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have everything at that time .
`` Rooney told us that when we beat you on penalties in the 2007 semi-final , and they were playing their semi-final second leg against Milan the next evening , all the Man United lot in the hotel watching it before erupted and cheered when we won .
`` And you think with the Liverpool and Man United rivalry , I think it just shows how much you were respected and feared , but also how much Jose Mourinho got under people ’ s skin .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the English top flight resented Chelsea , but maintains that Mourinho made them feel unbeatable .
He said : `` I think we were disliked by I think the whole of the Premier League .
`` With Roman coming in , injecting the money , and what Mourinho was about as well .
`` Within those meetings we had , it was about us against them .
We wanted to build a fortress .
`` He made us feel so together and so connected , that we could feel we could go out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fear factor or how good the other team were . ''

JOSE MOURINHO'S ULTIMATE XI: WHO'S PLAYED THE MOST UNDER THE LEGENDARY BOSS?
JOSE MOURINHO'S ULTIMATE XI: WHO'S PLAYED THE MOST UNDER THE LEGENDARY BOSS?
Chelsea's rise following their 2003 takeover brought much hostility from rivals - to the extent that Manchester United supported bitter rivals Liverpool rather than the Blues
How much were Jose Mourinho's Chelsea hated during his first spell at Stamford Bridge?
According to Jamie Carragher, so much that Wayne Rooney and Manchester United stars celebrated a Liverpool win over the Blues.
Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich bought the Stamford Bridge club in 2003 and quickly invested massive sums of money which brought the Blues huge success on the field.
Under Mourinho's first spell in west London, between 2004 and 2007, his side won back-to-back Premier League titles, two League Cups and the FA Cup.
However, the Blues' rapid rise and what Carragher described as their "cocky, arrogant" swagger was met with great hostility from rivals.
Now the Liverpool great has disclosed how Rooney and co supported Liverpool during their 2007 Champions League semi-final against Chelsea.
Image: AFP/Getty) AFP/Getty)
"Wayne Rooney told me a story once, and I think it showed the animosity towards Chelsea at that time, from a lot of clubs," Carragher told Chelsea legend John Terry, for Sky Sports.
"Jose was so brash, so much on the front foot, cocky, arrogant, good looking.
"He seemed to have everything at that time.
Image: Reuters) Reuters)
"Rooney told us that when we beat you on penalties in the 2007 semi-final, and they were playing their semi-final second leg against Milan the next evening, all the Man United lot in the hotel watching it before erupted and cheered when we won.
"And you think with the Liverpool and Man United rivalry, I think it just shows how much you were respected and feared, but also how much Jose Mourinho got under people’s skin."
Image: Getty) Getty)
Terry admitted that the whole of the English top flight resented Chelsea, but maintains that Mourinho made them feel unbeatable.
He said: "I think we were disliked by I think the whole of the Premier League.
"With Roman coming in, injecting the money, and what Mourinho was about as well.
"Within those meetings we had, it was about us against them. We wanted to build a fortress.
"He made us feel so together and so connected, that we could feel we could go out and beat anyone, regardless of the fear factor or how good the other team were."


thedailymirror--2020-04-23--How EastEnders favourites looked in the 90s - From Sharon Watts to Ian Beale

EastEnders has been airing classic episodes from the BBC soap 's past recently , on the Drama channel .
Viewers have been given a chance to relive some of the former characters and storylines , while newer fans can finally see who everyone was .
Something the replaying of past episodes has also done is given viewers a glimpse at what some of the current characters looked like back then .
Currently , the episodes airing are from the 90s - with plenty of the characters still on the show now .
From Kathy Beale to son Ian , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the characters were just as much centre stage then as they are now .
They 're part of the soap 's history , so much so that despite the odd soap break here and there , the characters have been in Walford for decades .
But what did they all look like in their younger days , and what were they up to ?
Sharon Watts , the adopted daughter of Den and Angie Watts , has been on the BBC soap since the very first episode in 1985 .
So it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ centre stage during the 35th anniversary week this year , where she tragically lost her son Dennis Rickman in a boat crash .
Now , she 's a Walford legend with her iconic glamour - often sporting a long blonde hairdo .
Viewers who watched back in the day will remember Sharon looked very different in the 80s and 90s .
In 1993 , as her affair with Phil Mitchell , the brother of her husband Grant , continued to rumble on , the fan favourite had a much shorter yet bigger hairstyle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ played by actor Adam Woodyatt , has been on the show since the first ever episode - Adam was a teenager when he joined the show .
He 's technically the longest running character too given he has never left the show .
Now , Ian owns several businesses on the Square but is struggling to keep his family together after constant tragedy .
Back in the 90s , the Beales were one of the huge families on the Square , and things were a lot merrier - while he did have trouble @ @ @ @ @ @ @ almost unrecognisable in terms if looks 35 years on , having grown up with the show - but Ian as a character has n't really changed one bit !
Dot Cotton is n't currently on the Square with her thought to have left - while this might not actually be the case .
Actress June Brown is much loved on and off the Square , with Dot being a soap legend .
Dot sounds and looks almost exactly the same now as she did in the 90s despite Dot being around 87 now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 90s .
She does look younger in the past episodes , with it being 30 years ago , but she has n't changed that much at all .
Phil Mitchell is another Walford icon - still at the centre of huge storylines even now .
He and Sharon were key characters in the 90s , and this is the same for 2020 - both featuring heavily on-screen across the past few months in particular .
Just like their affair `` Sharongate '' erupted in the mid-90s , similar plots have been unfolding for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things have n't changed , Phil 's appearance has .
Actor Steve McFadden 's character , who joined the BBC soap in 1990 , was sporting a fair bit more hair back then , as well as some stubble .
He obviously looked younger - but he also seemed to be in happier times , before complete chaos ensued .
Kathy Beale has n't aged a day since she first appeared in the first ever episode of EastEnders in February 1985 .
But her style has definitely seen a shake-up in this time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fresh-faced Kathy 's blonde locks were much bigger and curlier in a perm .
Now , her hairdo is a little sleeker and straight , while fans are obsessed with her youthful looks .
With the character nearing 70 in age , fans can not believe how good she looks .
The Beale family is slowly coming back to the forefront , while all the key characters above have taken centre stage recently , reflecting the show 's history .
EastEnders airs Mondays at 8pm and Tuesdays at 7:30pm on BBC One , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the Drama channel weekday afternoons .

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BEST QUEEN VIC HANDOVERS AS SHARON STEALS THE QUEEN VIC FROM UNDER PHIL’S NOSE
EastEnders characters have come and gone in the past 35 years, but many Walford icons have remained on the BBC soap
What EastEnders' iconic characters looked like in the 90s: Sharon Watts to Ian Beale
EastEnders has been airing classic episodes from the BBC soap's past recently, on the Drama channel - and now every Tuesday on BBC One too.
Viewers have been given a chance to relive some of the former characters and storylines, while newer fans can finally see who everyone was.
Something the replaying of past episodes has also done is given viewers a glimpse at what some of the current characters looked like back then.
Currently, the episodes airing are from the 90s - with plenty of the characters still on the show now - and Tuesday's episodes are from different moments in time.
From Kathy Beale to son Ian, and even Sharon Watts and Phil Mitchell, the characters were just as much centre stage in the 90s as they are now.
Image: BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes) BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes)
They're part of the soap's history, so much so that despite the odd soap break here and there, the characters have been in Walford for decades.
But what did they all look like in their younger days, and what were they up to?
Sharon Watts/Mitchell
Image: BBC) BBC)
Sharon Watts, the adopted daughter of Den and Angie Watts, has been on the BBC soap since the very first episode in 1985.
So it's no wonder Letitia Dean's character took centre stage during the 35th anniversary week this year, where she tragically lost her son Dennis Rickman in a boat crash.
Now, she's a Walford legend with her iconic glamour - often sporting a long blonde hairdo.
Image: BBC) BBC)
Viewers who watched back in the day will remember Sharon looked very different in the 80s and 90s.
In 1993, as her affair with Phil Mitchell, the brother of her husband Grant, continued to rumble on, the fan favourite had a much shorter yet bigger hairstyle.
Ian Beale
Image: BBC) BBC)
Like Sharon, Ian Beale, played by actor Adam Woodyatt, has been on the show since the first ever episode - Adam was a teenager when he joined the show.
He's technically the longest running character too given he has never left the show.
Now, Ian owns several businesses on the Square but is struggling to keep his family together after constant tragedy.
Image: BBC) BBC)
Back in the 90s, the Beales were one of the huge families on the Square, and things were a lot merrier - while he did have trouble with wife Cindy Beale.
Ian is almost unrecognisable in terms of looks 35 years on, having grown up with the show - but Ian as a character hasn't really changed one bit!
Dot Cotton
Image: BBC) BBC)
Dot Cotton isn't currently on the Square with her thought to have left - while this might not actually be the case.
Actress June Brown is much loved on and off the Square, with Dot being a soap legend.
Dot sounds and looks almost exactly the same now as she did in the 90s despite Dot being around 87 now, and actress June being in her 90s.
She does look younger in the past episodes, with it being 30 years ago, but she hasn't changed that much at all.
Image: BBC) BBC)
Phil Mitchell
Phil Mitchell is another Walford icon - still at the centre of huge storylines even now.
He and Sharon were key characters in the 90s, and this is the same for 2020 - both featuring heavily on-screen across the past few months in particular.
Just like their affair "Sharongate" erupted in the mid-90s, similar plots have been unfolding for them years on.
Image: BBC) BBC)
But while some things haven't changed, Phil's appearance has.
Actor Steve McFadden's character, who joined the BBC soap in 1990, was sporting a fair bit more hair back then, as well as some stubble.
He obviously looked younger - but he also seemed to be in happier times, before complete chaos ensued.
Image: BBC) BBC)
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Kathy Beale
Kathy Beale hasn't aged a day since she first appeared in the first ever episode of EastEnders in February 1985.
But her style has definitely seen a shake-up in this time.
Back in the 90s, a fresh-faced Kathy's blonde locks were much bigger and curlier in a perm.
Image: BBC) BBC) Image: PA) PA)
Now, her hairdo is a little sleeker and straight, while fans are obsessed with her youthful looks.
With the character nearing 70 in age, fans cannot believe how good she looks.
The Beale family is slowly coming back to the forefront, while all the key characters above have taken centre stage recently, reflecting the show's history.
EastEnders airs Secrets From The Square on Mondays at 8pm, and classic episodes on Tuesdays at 7:30pm on BBC One.


thedailymirror--2020-04-23--B&Q opening hours and new rules in place for all re-opened shops

The country 's largest DIY chain is back in business after closing all branches in March following lockdown orders .
B & Q has this week reopened 155 stores - allowing customers to pick up essential items and click and collect orders .
Under government guidelines , hardware stores are allowed to remain open during the critical period , but only if they adhere to strict safety measures .
The chain said it 's now introduced social distancing measures to safeguard both shoppers and staff - including for those queuing up outside stores .
A B & Q spokesman said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we 've watched other essential retailers support social distancing in their stores and are now in a position to follow best practice and re-open a small number of our stores as a trial , while keeping our colleagues and customers safe . ''
What are the opening times ?
Stores will be open between 8am and 5pm and cashiers will only be accepting card and contactless payments to minimise the risk of coronavirus transmission .
In stores , customers will only be able to purchase products which are available to be taken away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measures are now in place ?
A B & Q spokesman said it now has two metre floor markers at entrances and inside all stores to help customers keep their distance .
It 's also introduced perspex screens at the checkouts .
Services such as kitchen and bathroom design , paint mixing , timber cutting and key cutting have also been suspended .
The store will also only be accepting card and contactless payments .
A B & Q spokesman said : `` As an essential retailer , we ’ ve watched other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stores and are now in a position to follow best practice and re-open a small number of our stores as a trial , while keeping our colleagues and customers safe .
`` We ’ re strictly limiting the number of customers in store at any one time , and so customers may need to queue before entering the store .
`` To help remind everyone to respect each other ’ s personal space , we have two metre floor markers throughout these stores and also Perspex screens at the checkouts . ''

B&Q has reopened its doors after closing to the public in March due to lockdown measures. The DIY chain says 155 branches are now open for business - but opening times will be shorter
B&Q opening hours and new rules in place for all re-opened shops
The country's largest DIY chain is back in business after closing all branches in March following lockdown orders.
B&Q has this week reopened 155 stores - allowing customers to pick up essential items and click and collect orders.
Under government guidelines, hardware stores are allowed to remain open during the critical period, but only if they adhere to strict safety measures.
The chain said it's now introduced social distancing measures to safeguard both shoppers and staff - including for those queuing up outside stores.
A B&Q spokesman said: "As an essential retailer, we've watched other essential retailers support social distancing in their stores and are now in a position to follow best practice and re-open a small number of our stores as a trial, while keeping our colleagues and customers safe."
What are the opening times?
Image: Tom Maddick / SWNS) Tom Maddick / SWNS)
Stores will be open between 8am and 5pm and cashiers will only be accepting card and contactless payments to minimise the risk of coronavirus transmission.
In stores, customers will only be able to purchase products which are available to be taken away on the same day.
What safety measures are now in place?
A B&Q spokesman said it now has two metre floor markers at entrances and inside all stores to help customers keep their distance.
It's also introduced perspex screens at the checkouts.
Services such as kitchen and bathroom design, paint mixing, timber cutting and key cutting have also been suspended.
The store will also only be accepting card and contactless payments.
A B&Q spokesman said: "As an essential retailer, we’ve watched other essential retailers support social distancing in their stores and are now in a position to follow best practice and re-open a small number of our stores as a trial, while keeping our colleagues and customers safe.
"We’re strictly limiting the number of customers in store at any one time, and so customers may need to queue before entering the store.
"To help remind everyone to respect each other’s personal space, we have two metre floor markers throughout these stores and also Perspex screens at the checkouts."