thedailymirror--2020-04-17--Deadly diseases buried under ice waking up to threaten the world as soil thaws

The world has paused as coronavirus forces huge sections of the globe into lockdown in a bid to slow the spread of the deadly Covid-19 bug .
Never , since the advent of antibiotics in the middle of the 20th century , especially the discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming , has humanity been brought so completely to its knees by a virus .
But since Covid-19 emerged on December 31 the deadly virus has killed almost 150,000 people with more than two million cases diagnosed across the world in the 210 countries currently infected .
Many nations have introduced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spread of the virus with the UK in its fourth week of being told to stay at home and protect the NHS .
Coronavirus is believed to have originated in bats in China before spreading around the world like wildfire .
The first cases were reported in Wuhan on New Year 's Eve , although experts believe it could have come from the sub-tropical regions of China , with several smaller outbreaks that quickly fizzled out .
However , when it reached the now closed wildlife markets in the Chinese city the virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a human host and begin its horrific march across the globe .
Covid-19 is a new strain of coronavirus , which means , as yet , there is no cure or vaccine - although scientists are working around the clock to create one .
As viruses evolve , so does humanity 's ability to treat and control them - but there are now fears bacteria thought to have been eradicated from the globe could be making a come back due to climate change .
As the earth 's temperature rises , huge areas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ melt .
In some cases this land has been frozen solid for thousands of years .
Experts are concerned this now thawing soil could contain bacteria and viruses which have lain dormant for thousands of years .
Once awoken , these viruses could prove deadly .
Four years ago in one of the most remote places on earth - Siberia - a 12-year-old boy died from anthrax .
He was not the only one infected with a further 20 people needing hospital treatment because of the deadly infection .
But where did a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ threat emerge from ?
There are suspicions that a reindeer had been killed by anthrax and frozen under the ice for 75 years - until a summer heatwave .
This melted the permafrost covering its corpse and the anthrax was unleashed .
The anthrax is believed to have seeped into the thawed soil before finding its way into the water supply and then the human food chain .
More than a million reindeer were killed by anthax in the early 1900s and there are thousands of sites where their bodies lie buried in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be the beginning of deadly viruses , thought long dead , re-emerging with devastating impact .
As the permafrost has been frozen for hundreds , if not thousands of years , it becomes the perfect place for bacteria to survive .
There could be many horrors now starting to wake up beneath the earth 's frozen soil , including the Spanish flu that killed up to 50million people between 1918 and 1920 , the bubonic plague and smallpox .
Mass graves in Alaska , frozen since the deadly outbreak of Spanish flu , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And there are concerns there are many burial sites for the victims of smallpox and the bubonic plague in Russia .
However , there is some good news - not all viruses can survive being frozen in time for long periods of time .
The ones most likely to 'wake up ' are those which come from spores .
Chillingly , these include some of the deadliest diseases humanity has ever known , including anthrax and botulism , which can lead to paralysis and death .
And as soon as they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The thawing of the permafrost is n't the only threat when it comes to unleashing these deadly diseases on humanity once more .
As the Arctic ice melts and the seas rise , huge areas of land previiously unaccessible by boat can now be reached .
While this offers new mining sites and reserves of fuel , it could also prove deadly .
If permafrost , which has remained untouched since ancient times , is drilled into a raft of deadly bacteria could be freed .
One of the most fearsome is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is so huge it can be seen with a normal microscope and is almost impossible to destroy .
Even diseases that killed huge numbers of Neanderthal man could be unleashed .
Evolutionary biologist at Aix-Marseille University in France Jean-Michel Claverie told the BBC : `` The possibility that we could catch a virus from a long-extinct Neanderthal suggests that the idea that a virus could be 'eradicated ' from the planet is wrong , and gives us a false sense of security .
`` This is why stocks of vaccine should be kept @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not the only place these deadly bacteria are lying dormant - 50,000 year old mircrobes were found inside crysals in a mine in Mexico by NASA researchers in 2017 .
As soon as they were released from their crystal prison the microbes started multiplying instantly .
This is not the only horrifying discovering in Mexico - 1,000 feet underground , unseen for more than four million years bacteria was found trapped .
The cave is so remote it takes water from the surface 10,000 years to reach inside .
Worst of all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resistant to eight types of antiobiotic .
Thankfully , the bacteria does not seem to be harmful to humans but there are fears it could mutate with other , dangerous , strains to provide them with a way of being unaffected by human treatments .
Scientists are unable to say how likely it is an ancient virus could infect humans but they have warned `` if the pathogen has n't been in contact with humans for a long time , then our immune system would not be prepared .
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As the world battles coronavirus scientists have warned climate change could unleash viruses thought long gone as permafrost thaws and the seas rise
Deadly diseases buried under ice waking up to threaten the world as soil thaws
The world has paused as coronavirus forces huge sections of the globe into lockdown in a bid to slow the spread of the deadly Covid-19 bug.
Never, since the advent of antibiotics in the middle of the 20th century, especially the discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming, has humanity been brought so completely to its knees by a virus.
But since Covid-19 emerged on December 31 the deadly virus has killed almost 150,000 people with more than two million cases diagnosed across the world in the 210 countries currently infected.
Many nations have introduced lockdowns in a bid to slow the spread of the virus with the UK in its fourth week of being told to stay at home and protect the NHS.
Coronavirus is believed to have originated in bats in China before spreading around the world like wildfire.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
The first cases were reported in Wuhan on New Year's Eve, although experts believe it could have come from the sub-tropical regions of China, with several smaller outbreaks that quickly fizzled out.
However, when it reached the now closed wildlife markets in the Chinese city the virus finally found a way to embed in a human host and begin its horrific march across the globe.
Covid-19 is a new strain of coronavirus, which means, as yet, there is no cure or vaccine - although scientists are working around the clock to create one.
As viruses evolve, so does humanity's ability to treat and control them - but there are now fears bacteria thought to have been eradicated from the globe could be making a come back due to climate change.
As the earth's temperature rises, huge areas of frozen permafrost soil is starting to melt. In some cases this land has been frozen solid for thousands of years.
Experts are concerned this now thawing soil could contain bacteria and viruses which have lain dormant for thousands of years.
Once awoken, these viruses could prove deadly. Four years ago in one of the most remote places on earth - Siberia - a 12-year-old boy died from anthrax.
He was not the only one infected with a further 20 people needing hospital treatment because of the deadly infection.
But where did a disease that has long stopped being a threat emerge from? There are suspicions that a reindeer had been killed by anthrax and frozen under the ice for 75 years - until a summer heatwave.
This melted the permafrost covering its corpse and the anthrax was unleashed. The anthrax is believed to have seeped into the thawed soil before finding its way into the water supply and then the human food chain.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
More than a million reindeer were killed by anthax in the early 1900s and there are thousands of sites where their bodies lie buried in ice.
Scientists fear this could just be the beginning of deadly viruses, thought long dead, re-emerging with devastating impact.
As the permafrost has been frozen for hundreds, if not thousands of years, it becomes the perfect place for bacteria to survive.
There could be many horrors now starting to wake up beneath the earth's frozen soil, including the Spanish flu that killed up to 50million people between 1918 and 1920, the bubonic plague and smallpox.
Mass graves in Alaska, frozen since the deadly outbreak of Spanish flu, have revealed DNA fragments of the disease.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
And there are concerns there are many burial sites for the victims of smallpox and the bubonic plague in Russia.
However, there is some good news - not all viruses can survive being frozen in time for long periods of time. The ones most likely to 'wake up' are those which come from spores.
Chillingly, these include some of the deadliest diseases humanity has ever known, including anthrax and botulism, which can lead to paralysis and death.
And as soon as they are revived, the viruses are infectious immediately.
The thawing of the permafrost isn't the only threat when it comes to unleashing these deadly diseases on humanity once more.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
As the Arctic ice melts and the seas rise, huge areas of land previiously unaccessible by boat can now be reached. While this offers new mining sites and reserves of fuel, it could also prove deadly.
If permafrost, which has remained untouched since ancient times, is drilled into a raft of deadly bacteria could be freed.
One of the most fearsome is known as a giant virus, which is so huge it can be seen with a normal microscope and is almost impossible to destroy.
Even diseases that killed huge numbers of Neanderthal man could be unleashed.
Evolutionary biologist at Aix-Marseille University in France Jean-Michel Claverie told the BBC : "The possibility that we could catch a virus from a long-extinct Neanderthal suggests that the idea that a virus could be 'eradicated' from the planet is wrong, and gives us a false sense of security.
Image: Maxppp/PA Images) Maxppp/PA Images)
"This is why stocks of vaccine should be kept, just in case."
Permafrost is not the only place these deadly bacteria are lying dormant - 50,000 year old mircrobes were found inside crysals in a mine in Mexico by NASA researchers in 2017.
As soon as they were released from their crystal prison the microbes started multiplying instantly.
This is not the only horrifying discovering in Mexico - 1,000 feet underground, unseen for more than four million years bacteria was found trapped.
The cave is so remote it takes water from the surface 10,000 years to reach inside. Worst of all the bacteria has so far proved totally resistant to eight types of antiobiotic.
Thankfully, the bacteria does not seem to be harmful to humans but there are fears it could mutate with other, dangerous, strains to provide them with a way of being unaffected by human treatments.
Scientists are unable to say how likely it is an ancient virus could infect humans but they have warned "if the pathogen hasn't been in contact with humans for a long time, then our immune system would not be prepared. So yes, that could be dangerous."


thedailymirror--2020-04-17--Coronavirus care home death numbers to be published 'very shortly'

The number of deaths from coronavirus in care homes will be published `` very shortly '' , Health Secretary Matt Hancock has promised .
The Care Quality Commission ( CQC ) began collecting data on deaths linked to Covid-19 which occurred in both hospitals and care homes on Thursday , the minister said .
The most recent figures are of 217 care home deaths registered up until April 3 , published on Tuesday by the Office for National Statistics ( ONS ) .
It comes after a survey for ITV News found more than 40 % of care home staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of coronavirus .
A further 28 % of those said they were dealing with confirmed cases .
The death figures are published at a lag of several weeks because it relies on death certificates which must be registered and processed , and until now has been the only official source for deaths outside hospitals .
Experts have been calling for care home fatalities to be included in daily updates on deaths in hospitals , amid fears they are going `` under the radar '' .
And earlier this week , the head of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said agencies were working towards producing `` much more rapid data , preferably on a daily basis '' .
Mr Hancock told the Health and Social Care Committee : `` I 'm concerned about this as well ; I asked CQC to make sure that we record the data in care homes specifically , of those who are residents of care homes , whether they die in hospital or in the care home , and they started collecting that data yesterday and it will be published very shortly .
`` So I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ directly address this question . ''
Mr Hancock did not specify precisely when , or how often , this data will be published .
The minister also told the committee that the Government has been working with the NHS to reduce the ONS data time lag .
The gap has now been reduced to five days , he said .
He added : `` Every death in any setting matters and is an important part of our analysis . ''
Mr Hancock said he has a `` high degree of confidence '' that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in care homes is higher than reported .
Former health secretary Jeremy Hunt said : `` You talked about the ONS , they say that there have been 217 Covid deaths in care homes to date .
`` Now , Scotland thinks a quarter of its Covid deaths are in care homes , France , Italy , Spain think it 's about half their Covid deaths in care homes .
`` Does it really seem likely to you that less than 2 % of our Covid deaths are in care homes ? ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the figure that you mention is a figure from a couple of weeks back and so I 'm absolutely sure that both the number and the proportion are ...
I can say with a high degree of confidence that the number and the proportion are higher than that you say and I 'll wait for the official statistics to understand it . ''

Matt Hancock says the Care Quality Commission started collecting data on Thursday which will allow the government to publish figures alongside hospital deaths
The number of deaths from coronavirus in care homes will be published "very shortly", Health Secretary Matt Hancock has promised.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) began collecting data on deaths linked to Covid-19 which occurred in both hospitals and care homes on Thursday, the minister said.
The most recent figures are of 217 care home deaths registered up until April 3, published on Tuesday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
It comes after a survey for ITV News found more than 40% of care home staff said they were dealing with suspected cases of coronavirus.
A further 28% of those said they were dealing with confirmed cases.
The death figures are published at a lag of several weeks because it relies on death certificates which must be registered and processed, and until now has been the only official source for deaths outside hospitals.
Experts have been calling for care home fatalities to be included in daily updates on deaths in hospitals, amid fears they are going "under the radar".
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And earlier this week, the head of Public Health England, Professor Yvonne Doyle, said agencies were working towards producing "much more rapid data, preferably on a daily basis".
Mr Hancock told the Health and Social Care Committee: "I'm concerned about this as well; I asked CQC to make sure that we record the data in care homes specifically, of those who are residents of care homes, whether they die in hospital or in the care home, and they started collecting that data yesterday and it will be published very shortly.
"So I have introduced a new measure that will directly address this question."
Mr Hancock did not specify precisely when, or how often, this data will be published.
The minister also told the committee that the Government has been working with the NHS to reduce the ONS data time lag.
The gap has now been reduced to five days, he said.
He added: "Every death in any setting matters and is an important part of our analysis."
Mr Hancock said he has a "high degree of confidence" that the number and proportion of Covid-19 deaths in care homes is higher than reported.
Former health secretary Jeremy Hunt said: "You talked about the ONS, they say that there have been 217 Covid deaths in care homes to date.
"Now, Scotland thinks a quarter of its Covid deaths are in care homes, France, Italy, Spain think it's about half their Covid deaths in care homes.
"Does it really seem likely to you that less than 2% of our Covid deaths are in care homes?"
Mr Hancock responded: "No, and the figure that you mention is a figure from a couple of weeks back and so I'm absolutely sure that both the number and the proportion are ... I can say with a high degree of confidence that the number and the proportion are higher than that you say and I'll wait for the official statistics to understand it."


thedailymirror--2020-04-18--Meghan Markle hints at having another baby despite Harry saying 'one is enough'

Meghan Markle has reportedly hinted that she and Prince Harry could have another baby .
A friend of the Duchess of Sussex has told the Daily Mail that she has suggested 11-month-old son Archie could need a `` pint-size little buddy '' .
She and Prince Harry are now settling into life in Los Angeles , after relocating from Vancouver Island in Canada to the US , where they were seen publicly for the first time delivering meals to residents who have been left vulnerable by the coronavirus pandemic .
According to the source , Meghan `` lit up '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recent conversation and joked that he might need a sibling .
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic , read our liveblog here '' She joked that he needs a pint-size little buddy other than the dogs , '' they said .
`` Meghan lit up when she spoke about Archie .
She said he 's a bundle of energy and prefers playing over sleeping .
She also says the `` happy baby '' is `` fascinated with his mini-instruments and likes banging on whatever he can .
He also likes it when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He thinks it 's funny . ''
It is understood that the couple had to cancel plans for a star-studded party to celebrate Archie 's first birthday on May 6 , after the US coronavirus lockdown was extended .
Meghan 's comments come after Prince Harry joked that looking after one child `` is enough '' in a video call with carers in the UK .
He spoke to families who are being supported by the children 's charity WellChild , which he has been a patron of since 2007 , from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from last weekend , he said : `` The resilience and the strength that you guys have is absolutely incredible . ''
`` You must never , ever , ever , ever forget that .
Of course , there are going to be hard days – I can ’ t even begin to imagine how hard it is for you guys .
`` Having one kid at 11 months old is enough . ''
The Duke of Sussex has previously said that he plans to have two children at most due to his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conservationist Jane Goodall for a special edition of British Vogue , when asked how many children he and Meghan would have , he replied `` two , maximum '' .
At the time , he said he has `` always had a connection and a love for nature '' .

The Duchess of Sussex has suggested that baby Archie might need a "pint-size little buddy" to play with, according to a friend, although Harry has said looking after one "is enough"
Meghan Markle hints at having another baby despite Harry saying 'one is enough'
Meghan Markle has reportedly hinted that she and Prince Harry could have another baby.
A friend of the Duchess of Sussex has told the Daily Mail that she has suggested 11-month-old son Archie could need a "pint-size little buddy".
She and Prince Harry are now settling into life in Los Angeles, after relocating from Vancouver Island in Canada to the US, where they were seen publicly for the first time delivering meals to residents who have been left vulnerable by the coronavirus pandemic.
According to the source, Meghan "lit up" when talking about baby Archie in a recent conversation and joked that he might need a sibling.
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, read our liveblog here
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"She joked that he needs a pint-size little buddy other than the dogs," they said.
"Meghan lit up when she spoke about Archie. She said he's a bundle of energy and prefers playing over sleeping.
She also says the "happy baby" is "fascinated with his mini-instruments and likes banging on whatever he can. He also likes it when daddy teases him and plays the harmonica. He thinks it's funny."
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It is understood that the couple had to cancel plans for a star-studded party to celebrate Archie's first birthday on May 6, after the US coronavirus lockdown was extended.
Meghan's comments come after Prince Harry joked that looking after one child "is enough" in a video call with carers in the UK.
He spoke to families who are being supported by the children's charity WellChild, which he has been a patron of since 2007, from his California home.
In the clip from last weekend, he said: "The resilience and the strength that you guys have is absolutely incredible."
"You must never, ever, ever, ever forget that. Of course, there are going to be hard days – I can’t even begin to imagine how hard it is for you guys.
"Having one kid at 11 months old is enough."
The Duke of Sussex has previously said that he plans to have two children at most due to his concerns for the environment.
Speaking to conservationist Jane Goodall for a special edition of British Vogue, when asked how many children he and Meghan would have, he replied "two, maximum".
At the time, he said he has "always had a connection and a love for nature".


thedailymirror--2020-04-18--Hospitals forced to ration oxygen after surge in demand from Covid-19 patients

Hospitals have been instructed to ration oxygen due to the pressure on supplies from coronavirus patients , according to reports .
Under new guidance , doctors have been told to lower their targets for how much oxygen sick people should have in their blood to 92 to 96 % , the Daily Telegraph reports .
The target saturation range is normally 94 to 98 % .
But as the coronavirus crisis reaches its peak in the UK , medics have even been told to consider a range of 90 to 94 % `` if clinically appropriate '' , to save @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it the most .
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic , read our liveblog here Hospital bosses are understood to have been told of the new rules , which apply to all patients and not just those who have Covid-19 , on April 9 .
Hypoxia , when all or part of the body does not have adequate oxygen supply , can lead to organ failure and brain damage .
The new targets were issued just days after Watford General Hospital was forced to turn patients away as their oxygen system hit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patients .
The hospital declared a critical incident on Saturday April 4 and said they needed to 'reduce the demand ' so they could continue to run safely .
Patients were urged to use other hospitals with A & E departments for emergencies .
Dr Graham Burns of the British Thoracic Society told the Telegraph that the new target saturation levels are `` not ideal '' .
“ 90 per cent is when you start to approach the cliff face , so we prefer 94 per cent because it ’ s a step @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Where hospitals are fortunate enough to be delivering adequate flow , then a higher level would be better.
” It is understood that although the UK has good supplies of medical oxygen , only a limited volume can be pumped around hospitals at one time .
NHS England says it has been providing engineering support and advice to trusts across the UK to ensure supplies can meet the surge in demand .
Dr Ramani Moonesinghe , the national clinical director for critical care for NHS England and Improvement said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , having been filled more frequently in recent weeks as part of preparations for patients with coronavirus , so there is sufficient oxygen supply available .
`` The revised clinical guidelines , agreed with all relevant clinical experts , will help local teams manage patient care safely in the context of the higher than usual number of people who are receiving oxygen treatment.
” The UK 's coronavirus death toll has increased to 14,653 after another 825 hospital deaths - a drop from the previous daily total .
NHS England reported a further @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there are signs the UK is reaching its peak and the curve is flattening .
Scotland reported 58 new deaths as First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said lockdown restrictions have slowed down the spread of Covid-19 , calling it `` the first signs of hope '' .
A further 18 deaths have been confirmed in Northern Ireland and 11 in Wales .
The total stood at 13,828 at the same time on Thursday after a rise of 870 .

Under new NHS guidance issued amid the coronavirus crisis, doctors have been told to lower their targets for how much oxygen sick patients should have in their blood
Hospitals forced to ration oxygen supplies after surge in demand from coronavirus patients
Hospitals have been instructed to ration oxygen due to the pressure on supplies from coronavirus patients, according to reports.
Under new guidance, doctors have been told to lower their targets for how much oxygen sick people should have in their blood to 92 to 96%, the Daily Telegraph reports.
The target saturation range is normally 94 to 98%.
But as the coronavirus crisis reaches its peak in the UK, medics have even been told to consider a range of 90 to 94% "if clinically appropriate", to save the vital gas for those who need it the most.
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, read our liveblog here
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Hospital bosses are understood to have been told of the new rules, which apply to all patients and not just those who have Covid-19, on April 9.
Hypoxia, when all or part of the body does not have adequate oxygen supply, can lead to organ failure and brain damage.
The new targets were issued just days after Watford General Hospital was forced to turn patients away as their oxygen system hit maximum capacity due to too many Covid-19 patients.
The hospital declared a critical incident on Saturday April 4 and said they needed to 'reduce the demand' so they could continue to run safely.
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Patients were urged to use other hospitals with A&E departments for emergencies.
Dr Graham Burns of the British Thoracic Society told the Telegraph that the new target saturation levels are "not ideal".
“90 per cent is when you start to approach the cliff face, so we prefer 94 per cent because it’s a step away from that,” he said.
“Where hospitals are fortunate enough to be delivering adequate flow, then a higher level would be better.”
It is understood that although the UK has good supplies of medical oxygen, only a limited volume can be pumped around hospitals at one time.
NHS England says it has been providing engineering support and advice to trusts across the UK to ensure supplies can meet the surge in demand.
Dr Ramani Moonesinghe, the national clinical director for critical care for NHS England and Improvement said: “Hospital oxygen tanks are fuller than normal, having been filled more frequently in recent weeks as part of preparations for patients with coronavirus, so there is sufficient oxygen supply available.
"The revised clinical guidelines, agreed with all relevant clinical experts, will help local teams manage patient care safely in the context of the higher than usual number of people who are receiving oxygen treatment.”
The UK's coronavirus death toll has increased to 14,653 after another 825 hospital deaths - a drop from the previous daily total.
NHS England reported a further 738 deaths on Friday as experts say there are signs the UK is reaching its peak and the curve is flattening.
Scotland reported 58 new deaths as First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said lockdown restrictions have slowed down the spread of Covid-19, calling it "the first signs of hope".
A further 18 deaths have been confirmed in Northern Ireland and 11 in Wales.
The total stood at 13,828 at the same time on Thursday after a rise of 870.


thedailymirror--2020-04-18--Man City star Kevin De Bruyne admits he may have had coronavirus

Kevin de Bruyne may have recovered from coronavirus as he reveals his family showed a range of symptoms .
The Manchester City forward has been on lockdown in Manchester for the last month after football shut down .
And , as the Premier League bids to restart in June , the Belgium international believes he may have caught Covid-19 .
`` At the beginning of the lockdown my family was sick for eight or nine days , '' De Bruyne said .
`` It started with my little boy , then my older boy and then my wife , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it or not .
`` Luckily we are out of it and the last two or three weeks has been really good and we are finding a routine and everything so we are fine .
`` I had just a little bit of pain in my throat but out of the four I was really good in comparison to the other ones .
I am happy that they feel fine and now they are doing really well . ''
Meanwhile , Brighton have warned of a `` significant strain '' on owner Tony @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to finish the Premier League season .
A mooted cut-off date of June 30 for completing fixtures was not discussed on a conference call between top-flight clubs on Friday following reports that nine clubs were pushing to draw a line under the campaign by then .
Brighton are not in favour of that outcome , adamant they want to find a way to play out the season even if that keeps Graham Potter 's side , two points above the drop zone , at risk of relegation .
Chief executive Paul Barber warned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this season after investing in the squad , and would struggle if there was a significant loss of broadcast and matchday revenue on top .
`` Of course if we could guarantee we would be in the Premier League next season then that is a good thing but we have also got a financial gap that is going to be very significant , '' he said .
`` We are already relying hugely on Tony to fund the gap we would have had and budgeted for .
`` To be able to fund @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anyone , let alone one individual , so from that point of view we do want to play out the rest of the season .
`` We want to protect and preserve as much of our income as we possibly can as that is our best way of preserving jobs and our best way to sustain our football club . ''
Earlier this month Burnley warned they stood to lose £50million if the season could not be completed .
Barber said Brighton 's own figures were different but the losses would be `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is possible .
`` We have different scenarios and , at the moment , none of them look particularly attractive , '' he said .
`` But we are trying to be realistic , we are trying to plan , we are trying to look at what we can do to mitigate those losses .
`` We are trying to protect Tony because we are not a club with multiple large shareholders with huge numbers of people willing to pick up those losses .
We 're relying on Tony .
And that 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staff at the club - including Barber - in taking a pay cut at the start of April to help alleviate the costs .
After Premier League-wide talks with the Professional Footballers ' Association broke down , the club is continuing to speak to the first-team squad through senior players Lewis Dunk and Glenn Murray .
Barber said talks were positive and the players want to help , but warned the situation is more complicated than it first appears .
`` It 's very easy to think of a squad of 25 players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all at different stages of their career and financial life cycle and will all have different issues and concerns , '' he said .
`` The players are very aware of public perception .
I understand from outside it does n't look great that there 's not more rapid movement but equally I know from the inside it 's a lot more complicated than it might seem or than indeed some people think it should be . ''

De Bruyne revealed his family displayed symptoms of Covid-19 while they were isolating in Manchester during the pandemic
Kevin de Bruyne may have recovered from coronavirus as he reveals his family showed a range of symptoms.
The Manchester City forward has been on lockdown in Manchester for the last month after football shut down.
And, as the Premier League bids to restart in June, the Belgium international believes he may have caught Covid-19.
"At the beginning of the lockdown my family was sick for eight or nine days," De Bruyne said. "It started with my little boy, then my older boy and then my wife, but I don't know if we had it or not.
"Luckily we are out of it and the last two or three weeks has been really good and we are finding a routine and everything so we are fine.
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"I had just a little bit of pain in my throat but out of the four I was really good in comparison to the other ones. I am happy that they feel fine and now they are doing really well."
Meanwhile, Brighton have warned of a "significant strain" on owner Tony Bloom financially if it is not possible to finish the Premier League season.
A mooted cut-off date of June 30 for completing fixtures was not discussed on a conference call between top-flight clubs on Friday following reports that nine clubs were pushing to draw a line under the campaign by then.
Brighton are not in favour of that outcome, adamant they want to find a way to play out the season even if that keeps Graham Potter's side, two points above the drop zone, at risk of relegation.
Chief executive Paul Barber warned Brighton were already budgeting for a loss this season after investing in the squad, and would struggle if there was a significant loss of broadcast and matchday revenue on top.
"Of course if we could guarantee we would be in the Premier League next season then that is a good thing but we have also got a financial gap that is going to be very significant," he said.
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"We are already relying hugely on Tony to fund the gap we would have had and budgeted for.
"To be able to fund another gap is a significant strain on anyone, let alone one individual, so from that point of view we do want to play out the rest of the season.
"We want to protect and preserve as much of our income as we possibly can as that is our best way of preserving jobs and our best way to sustain our football club."
Earlier this month Burnley warned they stood to lose £50million if the season could not be completed.
Barber said Brighton's own figures were different but the losses would be "very significant" if no further play is possible.
"We have different scenarios and, at the moment, none of them look particularly attractive," he said. "But we are trying to be realistic, we are trying to plan, we are trying to look at what we can do to mitigate those losses.
"We are trying to protect Tony because we are not a club with multiple large shareholders with huge numbers of people willing to pick up those losses. We're relying on Tony. And that's tough."
Potter joined other senior staff at the club - including Barber - in taking a pay cut at the start of April to help alleviate the costs.
After Premier League-wide talks with the Professional Footballers' Association broke down, the club is continuing to speak to the first-team squad through senior players Lewis Dunk and Glenn Murray.
Barber said talks were positive and the players want to help, but warned the situation is more complicated than it first appears.
"It's very easy to think of a squad of 25 players as a homogeneous group but they are all at different stages of their career and financial life cycle and will all have different issues and concerns," he said.
"The players are very aware of public perception. I understand from outside it doesn't look great that there's not more rapid movement but equally I know from the inside it's a lot more complicated than it might seem or than indeed some people think it should be."


thedailymirror--2020-04-18--Ant and Dec play hilarious socially distanced badminton match across the street

Ant and Dec have found a novel way to keep themselves entertained during quarantine – by playing badminton and sharing the hilarious video evidence with fans .
The comedy duo took to Instagram on Friday to share a video clip of themselves playing sport while showcasing the comedy style that has made them national favourites .
Declan Donnelly , 44 , looked ready for action as he posed in a pristine white tennis outfit complete with pulled up socks and a headband .
While 44-year-old Ant McPartlin shocked some fans by playing in a pair of slip on flip flops @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
As the pair played together , seemingly batting the shuttlecock over a garden wall , the duo began to question exactly who they were playing against in the coronavirus inspired sketch .
“ This is great .
So handy we live on the same street , ” Dec said as he energetically hit back .
“ You know I moved don ’ t you ?
” Ant replied , causing Dec to react in shock when his badminton partner revealed he had moved “ six miles away.
” Ant then said he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” prompting Dec to exclaim : “ Did you ?
Well who the hell am I playing badminton with ?
” The pair then ran away from the camera in horror as they realised they were not playing against each other as they had thought .
Ant and Dec shared the video via their shared Instagram account along with the caption : “ We wondered why the neighbours complained about the racquet.
” The video was a hit with fans , with one writing in the comments section : “ Haha I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for this .
These videos are hilarious !
Keep them coming !
” Last March the boys stopped being neighbours after living beside each other for decades in Chiswick when Ant opted to move house to West London .
Meanwhile , Dec still lives on the street alongside his wife Ali Astall and their daughter Isla , who will be two-years-old in September .

The lads were enjoying a game of badminton across the street with each other until they realised they don't live near each other any more in hilarious comedy sketch
Ant and Dec have found a novel way to keep themselves entertained during quarantine – by playing badminton and sharing the hilarious video evidence with fans.
The comedy duo took to Instagram on Friday to share a video clip of themselves playing sport while showcasing the comedy style that has made them national favourites.
Declan Donnelly, 44, looked ready for action as he posed in a pristine white tennis outfit complete with pulled up socks and a headband.
While 44-year-old Ant McPartlin shocked some fans by playing in a pair of slip on flip flops while serving for the socially distanced game.
Image: xxxxxx/Instagram) xxxxxx/Instagram)
As the pair played together, seemingly batting the shuttlecock over a garden wall, the duo began to question exactly who they were playing against in the coronavirus inspired sketch.
“This is great. So handy we live on the same street,” Dec said as he energetically hit back.
“You know I moved don’t you?” Ant replied, causing Dec to react in shock when his badminton partner revealed he had moved “six miles away.”
Image: xxxxxx/Instagram) xxxxxx/Instagram)
Ant then said he moved: “A little while ago,” prompting Dec to exclaim: “Did you? Well who the hell am I playing badminton with?”
The pair then ran away from the camera in horror as they realised they were not playing against each other as they had thought.
Ant and Dec shared the video via their shared Instagram account along with the caption: “We wondered why the neighbours complained about the racquet.”
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The video was a hit with fans, with one writing in the comments section: “Haha I love how dec gets all up hyped for this. These videos are hilarious! Keep them coming!”
Last March the boys stopped being neighbours after living beside each other for decades in Chiswick when Ant opted to move house to West London.
Meanwhile, Dec still lives on the street alongside his wife Ali Astall and their daughter Isla, who will be two-years-old in September.


thedailymirror--2020-04-18--15% of primary kids lose out on first choice of school as demand soars

Thousands of families have failed to land their child a place in their first-choice primary school .
Some areas have experienced an increase in applications this year and a fall in the number of kids getting into their preferred school .
Applications rose in London , where under 85 % of the 97,300 applicants got their first choice – down from 86 % last year .
Some 5,000 children in the capital did not even get into any of their top three schools .
Birmingham also had a rise in applications to 14,400 , with just under 88 % getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 89 % last year .
Of 67 councils that gave comparable data in a Press Association survey , some 55 % reported a fall in the proportion of pupils getting their first choice compared with last year .
The Department for Education will temporarily relax rules so appeals no longer need to be held face-to-face .
Paul Whiteman , of school leaders ’ union NAHT , said : “ For those families not getting their first choice of school , the appeals process will be going ahead , albeit virtually .
“ This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and be made clear to parents.
” The number of four and five-year-olds enrolling in primary schools had started to flatten after a slowing of birth rates , following a 2008 spike .
In Kent , where some 18,000 pupils will start school in September only 88 % got a first-choice place .
In Devon , applications rose by 300 to 7,500 but almost 95 % got their first choice there .
In York , the number of families given their first choice fell from 96 % last year to 94 % , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 83 % of children got their first top choice .
Schools remain closed under lockdown but families received emails on Thursday telling them which school their child will go to in September .

Applications rose in London, where under 85% of the 97,300 applicants got their first choice – down from 86% last year
Thousands of primary kids lose out on first choice of school as demand soars in capital
Thousands of families have failed to land their child a place in their first-choice primary school.
Some areas have experienced an increase in applications this year and a fall in the number of kids getting into their preferred school.
Applications rose in London, where under 85% of the 97,300 applicants got their first choice – down from 86% last year.
Some 5,000 children in the capital did not even get into any of their top three schools.
Birmingham also had a rise in applications to 14,400, with just under 88% getting into their first choice, down from 89% last year.
Of 67 councils that gave comparable data in a Press Association survey, some 55% reported a fall in the proportion of pupils getting their first choice compared with last year.
Image: Getty) Getty)
The Department for Education will temporarily relax rules so appeals no longer need to be held face-to-face.
Paul Whiteman, of school leaders’ union NAHT, said: “For those families not getting their first choice of school, the appeals process will be going ahead, albeit virtually.
“This process must be as robust as ever and be made clear to parents.” The number of four and five-year-olds enrolling in primary schools had started to flatten after a slowing of birth rates, following a 2008 spike.
In Kent, where some 18,000 pupils will start school in September only 88% got a first-choice place.
In Devon, applications rose by 300 to 7,500 but almost 95% got their first choice there. In York, the number of families given their first choice fell from 96% last year to 94%, while in Reading, Berkshire, just 83% of children got their first top choice.
Schools remain closed under lockdown but families received emails on Thursday telling them which school their child will go to in September.


thedailymirror--2020-04-17--Ian Wright details the favourite moment of his Arsenal career

Ian Wright has revealed his best moment in an Arsenal shirt was his debut against Leicester .
Wright joined the Gunners from Crystal Palace 1981 and would go on to spend seven years with the north London club .
He scored 185 goals in total and lies behind only the legendary Thierry Henry in the list of the club 's top scorers .
Wright also won the FA Cup and Premier League double but enjoyed no game more than his first as he scored in the League Cup tie before scoring a hat-trick on his league debut against Southampton .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` My debut goal [ was my best moment ] .
Obviously the Premier League when I finally got to lift it , but I think the first goal [ was my favourite ] simply because of the pressure .
`` When I came from Crystal Palace , people were saying , 'Why are we buying him , we 're scoring goals ? '
- and it was a lot of money at the time .
`` I had to play against Leicester and they were booing me , the Leicester fans were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slipped , but then I got up and then… then I started going like this [ waving his arms ] to the crowd !
`` Then Michael Thomas stopped me because he said , You can ’ t do that at Arsenal !
If you do that at Arsenal , you get in trouble ' .
`` I didn ’ t know I was playing until that afternoon , then when he said I was playing , we were playing in this kit [ bruised banana ] , but I always wanted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when he said I was playing , I was so nervous man . ''

Wright spent seven years at Arsenal and is the club's second-highest scorer after the legendary Thierry Henry
Ian Wright has revealed his best moment in an Arsenal shirt was his debut against Leicester.
Wright joined the Gunners from Crystal Palace 1981 and would go on to spend seven years with the north London club.
He scored 185 goals in total and lies behind only the legendary Thierry Henry in the list of the club's top scorers.
Wright also won the FA Cup and Premier League double but enjoyed no game more than his first as he scored in the League Cup tie before scoring a hat-trick on his league debut against Southampton.
Image: Press Association) Press Association)
He told the Strikers’ Union: "My debut goal [was my best moment]. Obviously the Premier League when I finally got to lift it, but I think the first goal [was my favourite] simply because of the pressure.
"When I came from Crystal Palace, people were saying, 'Why are we buying him, we're scoring goals?' - and it was a lot of money at the time.
"I had to play against Leicester and they were booing me, the Leicester fans were booing, so what happened is I slipped, but then I got up and then… then I started going like this [waving his arms] to the crowd!
Image: Getty) Getty)
"Then Michael Thomas stopped me because he said, You can’t do that at Arsenal! If you do that at Arsenal, you get in trouble'.
"I didn’t know I was playing until that afternoon, then when he said I was playing, we were playing in this kit [bruised banana], but I always wanted to play in the red kit, so when he said I was playing, I was so nervous man."


thedailymirror--2020-04-17--Meghan Markle and Harry wear facemasks as they deliver food in first LA photos

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been photographed for the first time since they moved to LA as they delivered food parcels to people unable to go outside due to coronavirus .
The couple wore facemasks and gloves as they dropped off packages on behalf of the Los Angeles-based nonprofit Project Angel Food to people with chronic illnesses .
The couple , who were casually dressed in jeans , t-shirts , baseball caps and trainers , were caught on CCTV as they buzzed the front door at the Sierra Bonita Community Apartments in West Hollywood .
The people they were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ famous helpers , and have revealed the kind words the couple said before handing over the food .
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic , read our liveblog here The delivered food to two residents , including Daniel Tyrell , 53 , who came down from his fourth-floor apartment to pick up the delivery at the main entrance .
Daniel , who has HIV and issues with high blood pressure , said : “ My phone rang and a lady said , ‘ Hi this is Meghan from Project Angel Food.
’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do you want to meet me downstairs ?
’ “ I didn ’ t realise it was THE Meghan at this point .
“ So I walked down the external staircase and I saw the two black SUVs on the road outside so I knew there was something gong on .
“ I went down to the front door to let them in .
“ I recognised him first because of his reddish hair .
“ Then I looked at her and put it together .
“ Harry didn ’ t introduce himself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here ’ s the food and thank you , hope you ’ re well and that you ’ re fine .
“ They handed the food over and I said thank you , too .
“ I didn ’ t let on about it , I didn ’ t want to make them uncomfortable or anything . ''
The couple arrived in their black SUV and were followed by another car containing their protection officers .
However they approached the front door alone .
Daniel added : `` To have someone come and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ makes us here feel that somebody cares outside .
“ It ’ s also good for me and us here to have the people contact , too , because we ’ re here and self isolating .
“ So for Harry and Meghan to do this is amazing .
“ I have been a client of Project Angel Food for two years and I am on a blood pressure diet , which helps me .
“ There ’ s two or three people in the building that get for from them .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the morning on a Wednesday , so when I got told it was being delivered later I thought that was strange.
” After announcing their plans to quit the royal family in January , the couple fled to Canada but have now moved to LA where they plan to set up home .
They are in the process of setting up a new charity venture , however have said it wo n't launch until the `` time is right '' .
Speaking about having Meghan and Harry in the city , Daniel said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they get a better reception here in LA than they have in the UK .
“ They ’ re doing a great thing and I for one am very grateful.
” Benita Hood , who manages the building , took the day off to attend a physio appointment and was gutted to miss the royal visitors .
Benita said : “ I can ’ t believe I took the day off !
“ Oh my God I can ’ t believe they came to my building .
“ Nobody knew they were coming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ building is named after me .
“ There was no alert or anything .
“ I had heard they were doing this kind of thing in LA but I had no idea it would be here .
“ I am so sad to have missed them I just want to give her a hug and tell them awesome and good job and the decision they have made to come here is perfect .
“ Considering the virus , it ’ s amazing they came out .
”

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are now living in LA with their son Archie, and have been doing their bit to help people struggling during the coronavirus Covid-19 lockdown
Meghan Markle's kind words as she's seen in LA for first time wearing mask to deliver food
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been photographed for the first time since they moved to LA as they delivered food parcels to people unable to go outside due to coronavirus.
The couple wore facemasks and gloves as they dropped off packages on behalf of the Los Angeles-based nonprofit Project Angel Food to people with chronic illnesses.
The couple, who were casually dressed in jeans, t-shirts, baseball caps and trainers, were caught on CCTV as they buzzed the front door at the Sierra Bonita Community Apartments in West Hollywood.
The people they were delivering to had no warning of their famous helpers, and have revealed the kind words the couple said before handing over the food.
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, read our liveblog here
Image: BACKGRID) BACKGRID)
The delivered food to two residents, including Daniel Tyrell, 53, who came down from his fourth-floor apartment to pick up the delivery at the main entrance.
Daniel, who has HIV and issues with high blood pressure, said: “My phone rang and a lady said, ‘Hi this is Meghan from Project Angel Food.’
“I said, ‘Oh, do you want to meet me downstairs?’
Image: BACKGRID) BACKGRID)
“I didn’t realise it was THE Meghan at this point.
“So I walked down the external staircase and I saw the two black SUVs on the road outside so I knew there was something gong on.
“I went down to the front door to let them in.
“I recognised him first because of his reddish hair.
Image: BACKGRID) BACKGRID)
“Then I looked at her and put it together.
“Harry didn’t introduce himself or anything.
“They both said here’s the food and thank you, hope you’re well and that you’re fine.
“They handed the food over and I said thank you, too.
“I didn’t let on about it, I didn’t want to make them uncomfortable or anything."
Image: BACKGRID) BACKGRID)
Image: BACKGRID) BACKGRID)
The couple arrived in their black SUV and were followed by another car containing their protection officers.
However they approached the front door alone.
Daniel added: "To have someone come and deliver the food is amazing, it makes us here feel that somebody cares outside.
“It’s also good for me and us here to have the people contact, too, because we’re here and self isolating.
“So for Harry and Meghan to do this is amazing.
“I have been a client of Project Angel Food for two years and I am on a blood pressure diet, which helps me.
“There’s two or three people in the building that get for from them.
Image: BACKGRID) BACKGRID)
“The deliveries usually come at 8.30 in the morning on a Wednesday, so when I got told it was being delivered later I thought that was strange.”
After announcing their plans to quit the royal family in January, the couple fled to Canada but have now moved to LA where they plan to set up home.
They are in the process of setting up a new charity venture, however have said it won't launch until the "time is right".
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Speaking about having Meghan and Harry in the city, Daniel said: “You know, I hope they get a better reception here in LA than they have in the UK.
“They’re doing a great thing and I for one am very grateful.”
Benita Hood, who manages the building, took the day off to attend a physio appointment and was gutted to miss the royal visitors.
Image: BACKGRID) BACKGRID)
Image: BACKGRID) BACKGRID)
Benita said: “I can’t believe I took the day off!
“Oh my God I can’t believe they came to my building.
“Nobody knew they were coming, we had no idea. This building is named after me.
“There was no alert or anything.
“I had heard they were doing this kind of thing in LA but I had no idea it would be here.
“I’m lost for words.
“I am so sad to have missed them I just want to give her a hug and tell them awesome and good job and the decision they have made to come here is perfect.
“I love it, I love them.
“Considering the virus, it’s amazing they came out.”


thedailymirror--2020-04-17--Victoria Beckham shares snaps of her dancing quarantine birthday party

Victoria Beckham 's 46th virtual birthday party went off with a bang as she gave fans a look inside the fun-filled evening .
The fashion designer went all out in her Cotswolds mansion where she enjoyed a massive birthday cake to mark the special occasion .
The mum-of-four was also treated to a virtual party hosted by her friend DJ Fat Tony on Instagram Live where he played all her favourite songs so that fans could tune in and dance along .
Sharing a snap of her day on Instagram , the brunette bombshell can be seen cosied up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , along with a cake covered with candles .
She penned : `` I had the most special day today with @ davidbeckham @ romeobeckham @ cruzbeckham # harperseven X miss u so much @ brooklynbeckham x kisses @ dj_fattony thank you for making my day so special xxx . ''
She shared a series of childhood snaps with her 28.3 million followers , writing : `` It ’ s my birthday .
Perhaps a stranger birthday than usual .
`` But I am so grateful to be safe and well and with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ HarperSeven while missing @ brooklynbeckham and all my family I can ’ t be with today .
`` I know we will all be dancing together in spirit to my playlist tonight !
xxxxx VB . ''
Victoria and her husband David are currently holed up at their enormous Cotswold estate with kids Harper , Cruz , 15 , and Romeo , 17 .
While their eldest son Brooklyn , 21 , is isolating with his girlfriend in the United States .
As the family settle into the lockdown , they have continued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home across social media .
And Victoria celebrated her special day surrounded by loved ones who presented her with some very interesting gifts - as being in isolation has forced them to get creative .
The mum-of-four took to her Instagram Stories to proudly show off her presents which included a personalised washing up liquid and apron .
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The fashion designer went all out in her Cotswolds mansion where she enjoyed a massive birthday cake to mark the special occasion
Victoria Beckham 's 46th virtual birthday party went off with a bang as she gave fans a look inside the fun-filled evening.
The fashion designer went all out in her Cotswolds mansion where she enjoyed a massive birthday cake to mark the special occasion.
The mum-of-four was also treated to a virtual party hosted by her friend DJ Fat Tony on Instagram Live where he played all her favourite songs so that fans could tune in and dance along.
Sharing a snap of her day on Instagram, the brunette bombshell can be seen cosied up to husband David and her youngest child Harper, along with a cake covered with candles.
Image: VictoriaBeckham/Instagram) VictoriaBeckham/Instagram)
She penned: "I had the most special day today with @davidbeckham @romeobeckham @cruzbeckham #harperseven X miss u so much @brooklynbeckham x kisses @dj_fattony thank you for making my day so special xxx."
She shared a series of childhood snaps with her 28.3 million followers, writing: "It’s my birthday. Perhaps a stranger birthday than usual.
Image: VictoriaBeckham/Instagram) VictoriaBeckham/Instagram) Image: VictoriaBeckham/Instagram) VictoriaBeckham/Instagram)
"But I am so grateful to be safe and well and with @davidbeckham @cruzbeckham @romeobeckham #HarperSeven while missing @brooklynbeckham and all my family I can’t be with today.
"I know we will all be dancing together in spirit to my playlist tonight! xxxxx VB."
Image: VictoriaBeckham/Instagram) VictoriaBeckham/Instagram) Image: VictoriaBeckham/Instagram) VictoriaBeckham/Instagram)
Victoria and her husband David are currently holed up at their enormous Cotswold estate with kids Harper, Cruz, 15, and Romeo, 17.
While their eldest son Brooklyn, 21, is isolating with his girlfriend in the United States.
As the family settle into the lockdown, they have continued to urge their fans to remain at home across social media.
Image: VictoriaBeckham/Instagram) VictoriaBeckham/Instagram) Image: VictoriaBeckham/Instagram) VictoriaBeckham/Instagram)
And Victoria celebrated her special day surrounded by loved ones who presented her with some very interesting gifts - as being in isolation has forced them to get creative.
The mum-of-four took to her Instagram Stories to proudly show off her presents which included a personalised washing up liquid and apron.
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thedailymirror--2020-04-17--Anthea Turner takes on daring challenges on SAS Who Dares Wins ahead of birthday

There ’ s nothing like teetering on the edge of a helicopter door above the North Sea , preparing to drop backwards , smack into the icy water , to make you feel alive .
If you ’ re about to turn 60 and need an adrenaline rush to yank you from the doldrums and remind you of your youthful exuberance , Anthea Turner would recommend it .
It was the presenter ’ s chosen antidote to middle age , ahead of her 60th birthday next month .
Albeit with a little help from special forces hardman Ant Middleton , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the latest series of Channel 4 hit SAS Who Dares Wins , which starts on Monday .
He actually pushed her out ... “ You literally have to trust in the teaching , ” she recalls , grimacing .
“ Before you know it you ’ re standing on that helicopter ledge with your toe out , knowing what ’ s underneath you and Ant said , ‘ Cross your arms , stay straight as an arrow and you will land into the sea perfectly well ’ .
“ It ’ s mind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actually going to hurt yourself as long as you do what they say .
“ But oh my God , when you hit the water it ’ s an indescribable feeling .
It ’ s just like your whole body has been vacuum-packed into a freezer !
So weird .
Horrible .
Horrible .
Horrible !
“ Afterwards Ant said to me , ‘ I have never pushed somebody so old out of a helicopter !
’ “ I was like , ‘ Oh , thanks .
That ’ s great !
’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to imagine how the experience might be helpful , but Anthea explains : “ I ’ ve had this thing for quite a few years now that every year I try and do something that ’ s out of my comfort zone because as we get older , we become safer .
We go , ‘ Oh no , I ’ m not going to do that ’ , we know too much , as you grow old , you see danger .
“ There ’ s that optimism that comes with youth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
People go on about ageing and it ’ s all about what you eat and your creams , lotions and potions , but one of the most important things about not ageing is actually being interested in what ’ s going on in the world .
“ I hope I ’ ve flown the flag for those of us who are late 50s , early 60s .
I ’ m going , ‘ Go on .
Have a go , you can do it !
’ ” But if following Andrea backwards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for you , you could take your pick from the numerous other challenges she confronted on the SAS show .
And she is in good company , alongside Paralympian Lauren Steadman , former Strictly Come Dancing professional Brendan Cole , reality queen Katie Price and Towie star Joey Essex .
Andrea abseiled down a cliff , handled an assault rifle and went toe-to-toe with boxer Tony Bellew in a fight ... not to mention putting up with incessant orders yelled in her face by Ant and co .
Being pushed to breaking point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her life and career have well prepared her for .
Surprisingly , she singles out her stint on CelebrityBig Brother in 2001 as one of the toughest times .
“ Thinking about it , a spell with the SAS might be preferable to a stay in the Big Brother house .
I think your age is probably a plus when it comes to your mental ability to keep things in perspective or to keep calm , ” she explains .
“ They can shout all they want to in my face and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ ve been around long enough where in my head I can be like , ‘ I get this .
I know what this is about ’ .
“ I was lucky enough , when it was on Channel 4 , to do Celebrity Big Brother , which was for Comic Relief .
“ The valuable lesson which I took away from that experience , because we take lessons from every experience we have in our lives , was perspective .
Don ’ t lose perspective .
“ What all of these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do is lose perspective because it ’ s then that you get people reacting irrationally .
“ If you don ’ t lose your perspective you won ’ t act irrationally .
So whenever it got tough I ’ d just say to myself , ‘ Whatever you do , Turner , don ’ t lose perspective.
’ ” That reality show experience is just one in a long line of TV outings since the 90s that have firmly established Anthea as a household name .
Anthea has had to overcome hurdles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life .
After a stint presenting Top Of The Pops , the star from Stoke-On-Trent spent two years from 1992 as a wholesome Blue Peter presenter , before moving on to the GMTV sofa until 1996 .
She was TV ’ s golden girl , one of the highest-paid female TV stars at the time , but relations with her co-host Eamonn Holmes soured and she recently admitted to feeling “ physically sick ” and “ being made to feel inferior ” at work during that period .
Holmes famously called her Princess @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was reported she got the sack on his say-so , although the pair have more recently been on friendly terms .
During her early career she dated Radio One DJ Bruno Brookes , then married her manager , the DJ Peter Powell , in 1990 .
They divorced eight years later .
But it was her marriage to businessman Grant Bovey that seemed to spark the decline in her career .
He and Anthea met in 1998 when both were married – and Anthea has since said she regrets “ the pain we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their wedding was overshadowed by now-infamous bizarre photos in a celebrity magazine in which they seemed to be advertising chocolate bars at the reception .
Although some presenting jobs followed , various reality show appearances , starting with Big Brother , have been more common since .
Meanwhile , her relationship with Bovey , who already had three children , was dogged by failed IVF fertility treatments .
She then supported him when his property business went bust , but later discovered he had been having an affair with a younger woman .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but ended their relationship for good the following year .
In recent years she admitted : “ I did once ask [ Grant ] if he would have stayed if we ’ d had our own children , to which he replied , ‘ Possibly ’ .
” Anthea has now found love again with businessman Mark Armstrong , who she met in a private members ’ club last March .
The couple got engaged after five months .
She said : “ When you get a little bit older you certainly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I ’ m very happy.
” It ’ s fair to say Anthea has very publicly suffered her highs and lows over the years .
So perhaps arriving black-hooded for a stint in the Scottish wilderness with tough guys Ant , Jason Fox , Mark Billingham , Matthew Ollerton and new guy Jay Morton wasn ’ t going to be so hard , after all ?
Anthea insists even the more notorious of her fellow contestants didn ’ t put her off .
She says : “ I ’ ve got to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whole experience was meeting Katie Price and realising how gorgeous she is outside of the other character she has .
“ There ’ s these two sides of Katie and meeting the real Katie Price was just lovely .
I think people will be surprised seeing her in a new light , the same with Joey Essex .
“ They are the ones that have been very exposed in their life and their personal life.
” Anthea ’ s been sworn to secrecy over how far she makes it through the challenging SAS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the limelight has proved anything , it ’ s that she ’ s a fighter who bounces back .
And she mastered the helicopter after all – not to mention Katie Price ... • SAS Who Dares Wins is on Channel 4 on April 20 at 9pm .
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EXCLUSIVE: The former Blue Peter host speaks to The Mirror about the extreme stunts she went through with during her stint on SAS Who Dares Wins that was filmed prior to the lockdown
There’s nothing like teetering on the edge of a helicopter door above the North Sea, preparing to drop backwards, smack into the icy water, to make you feel alive.
If you’re about to turn 60 and need an adrenaline rush to yank you from the doldrums and remind you of your youthful exuberance, Anthea Turner would recommend it.
It was the presenter’s chosen antidote to middle age, ahead of her 60th birthday next month.
Albeit with a little help from special forces hardman Ant Middleton, as part of the celebrity line-up on the latest series of Channel 4 hit SAS Who Dares Wins, which starts on Monday. He actually pushed her out...
“You literally have to trust in the teaching,” she recalls, grimacing.
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
“Before you know it you’re standing on that helicopter ledge with your toe out, knowing what’s underneath you and Ant said, ‘Cross your arms, stay straight as an arrow and you will land into the sea perfectly well’.
“It’s mind over matter because you’re not actually going to hurt yourself as long as you do what they say.
“But oh my God, when you hit the water it’s an indescribable feeling. It’s just like your whole body has been vacuum-packed into a freezer! So weird. Horrible. Horrible. Horrible!
“Afterwards Ant said to me, ‘I have never pushed somebody so old out of a helicopter!’
“I was like, ‘Oh, thanks. That’s great!’.”
It’s a stretch to imagine how the experience might be helpful, but Anthea explains: “I’ve had this thing for quite a few years now that every year I try and do something that’s out of my comfort zone because as we get older, we become safer. We go, ‘Oh no, I’m not going to do that’, we know too much, as you grow old, you see danger.
“There’s that optimism that comes with youth, we have this feeling of invincibility. People go on about ageing and it’s all about what you eat and your creams, lotions and potions, but one of the most important things about not ageing is actually being interested in what’s going on in the world.
“I hope I’ve flown the flag for those of us who are late 50s, early 60s. I’m going, ‘Go on. Have a go, you can do it!’”
Once a thrill-seeking Blue Peter presenter, always a thrill-seeking Blue Peter presenter.
Image: PA) PA)
But if following Andrea backwards into the North Sea isn’t for you, you could take your pick from the numerous other challenges she confronted on the SAS show.
And she is in good company, alongside Paralympian Lauren Steadman, former Strictly Come Dancing professional Brendan Cole, reality queen Katie Price and Towie star Joey Essex.
Andrea abseiled down a cliff, handled an assault rifle and went toe-to-toe with boxer Tony Bellew in a fight... not to mention putting up with incessant orders yelled in her face by Ant and co.
Being pushed to breaking point, though, is something Anthea says her life and career have well prepared her for.
Surprisingly, she singles out her stint on Celebrity Big Brother in 2001 as one of the toughest times.
Image: Channel 4/PA) Channel 4/PA)
“Thinking about it, a spell with the SAS might be preferable to a stay in the Big Brother house. I think your age is probably a plus when it comes to your mental ability to keep things in perspective or to keep calm,” she explains.
“They can shout all they want to in my face and I am not going to react.
“I’ve been around long enough where in my head I can be like, ‘I get this. I know what this is about’.
“I was lucky enough, when it was on Channel 4, to do Celebrity Big Brother, which was for Comic Relief.
“The valuable lesson which I took away from that experience, because we take lessons from every experience we have in our lives, was perspective. Don’t lose perspective.
“What all of these type of programmes are looking for you to do is lose perspective because it’s then that you get people reacting irrationally.
“If you don’t lose your perspective you won’t act irrationally. So whenever it got tough I’d just say to myself, ‘Whatever you do, Turner, don’t lose perspective.’”
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
That reality show experience is just one in a long line of TV outings since the 90s that have firmly established Anthea as a household name.
Anthea has had to overcome hurdles, both in her professional and personal life.
After a stint presenting Top Of The Pops, the star from Stoke-On-Trent spent two years from 1992 as a wholesome Blue Peter presenter, before moving on to the GMTV sofa until 1996.
She was TV’s golden girl, one of the highest-paid female TV stars at the time, but relations with her co-host Eamonn Holmes soured and she recently admitted to feeling “physically sick” and “being made to feel inferior” at work during that period.
Holmes famously called her Princess Tippy-Toes in an interview, and it was reported she got the sack on his say-so, although the pair have more recently been on friendly terms.
During her early career she dated Radio One DJ Bruno Brookes, then married her manager, the DJ Peter Powell, in 1990.
They divorced eight years later.
Image: PA) PA)
But it was her marriage to businessman Grant Bovey that seemed to spark the decline in her career.
He and Anthea met in 1998 when both were married – and Anthea has since said she regrets “the pain we caused.” They married in 2000 but their wedding was overshadowed by now-infamous bizarre photos in a celebrity magazine in which they seemed to be advertising chocolate bars at the reception.
Although some presenting jobs followed, various reality show appearances, starting with Big Brother, have been more common since.
Meanwhile, her relationship with Bovey, who already had three children, was dogged by failed IVF fertility treatments.
She then supported him when his property business went bust, but later discovered he had been having an affair with a younger woman.
They split in 2012, briefly reconciled, but ended their relationship for good the following year.
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
In recent years she admitted: “I did once ask [Grant] if he would have stayed if we’d had our own children, to which he replied, ‘Possibly’.”
Anthea has now found love again with businessman Mark Armstrong, who she met in a private members’ club last March.
The couple got engaged after five months. She said: “When you get a little bit older you certainly know what you don’t want and I’m very happy.”
It’s fair to say Anthea has very publicly suffered her highs and lows over the years.
So perhaps arriving black-hooded for a stint in the Scottish wilderness with tough guys Ant, Jason Fox, Mark Billingham, Matthew Ollerton and new guy Jay Morton wasn’t going to be so hard, after all?
Anthea insists even the more notorious of her fellow contestants didn’t put her off.
She says: “I’ve got to be honest, my revelation from this whole experience was meeting Katie Price and realising how gorgeous she is outside of the other character she has.
“There’s these two sides of Katie and meeting the real Katie Price was just lovely. I think people will be surprised seeing her in a new light, the same with Joey Essex.
“They are the ones that have been very exposed in their life and their personal life.”
Anthea’s been sworn to secrecy over how far she makes it through the challenging SAS course.
But if her life in the limelight has proved anything, it’s that she’s a fighter who bounces back.
And she mastered the helicopter after all – not to mention Katie Price...
SAS Who Dares Wins is on Channel 4 on April 20 at 9pm.
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thedailymirror--2020-04-17--Sir Alex Ferguson broke key transfer rule to sign Louis Saha for Man Utd

Sir Alex Ferguson took an uncharacteristic break from his transfer rules to sign Louis Saha for Manchester United .
Saha joined United in 2004 having scored a goal every other game during four season for Fulham .
The Frenchman went on to win two Premier League titles and a Champions League while at Old Trafford .
And his arrival at the club was met with universal welcome .
`` Sir Alex never asked us which players we should sign or never asked us information about players he was going to sign , '' his former team-mate Gary Neville told Sky @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fulham one time in the FA Cup ( in 2001 ) , he actually asked us as defenders , would we sign Louis Saha ?
`` We all said 'yes ' straight away .
`` I remember the season where he was playing up front with Wazza ( Wayne Rooney ) in 2006 and it was unbelievable ; they were fantastic together .
`` Louis was a brilliant , brilliant player .
He gave me absolute nightmares when I used to play against him when he played for Fulham - him and Luis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alongside Jamie Carragher on The Football Show and the former Liverpool defender added his praise .
`` I came up against him in Merseyside derbies and for Manchester United , '' Carragher said .
`` I think he was possibly the best in the league at going short and then spinning in behind .
`` We talk about strikers ' movement but very few actually do that so it was definitely something you caught me off guard with a few times . ''

Saha spent four years at Old Trafford having joined United from Fulham where he had plundered a goal every other game
Sir Alex Ferguson took an uncharacteristic break from his transfer rules to sign Louis Saha for Manchester United.
Saha joined United in 2004 having scored a goal every other game during four season for Fulham.
The Frenchman went on to win two Premier League titles and a Champions League while at Old Trafford.
And his arrival at the club was met with universal welcome.
"Sir Alex never asked us which players we should sign or never asked us information about players he was going to sign," his former team-mate Gary Neville told Sky Sports.
Image: Reuters) Reuters)
"But after we played Fulham one time in the FA Cup (in 2001), he actually asked us as defenders, would we sign Louis Saha?
"We all said 'yes' straight away.
"I remember the season where he was playing up front with Wazza (Wayne Rooney) in 2006 and it was unbelievable; they were fantastic together.
"Louis was a brilliant, brilliant player. He gave me absolute nightmares when I used to play against him when he played for Fulham - him and Luis Boa Morte."
Neville was appearing alongside Jamie Carragher on The Football Show and the former Liverpool defender added his praise.
Image: The Daily Mirror) The Daily Mirror)
"I came up against him in Merseyside derbies and for Manchester United," Carragher said.
"I think he was possibly the best in the league at going short and then spinning in behind.
"We talk about strikers' movement but very few actually do that so it was definitely something you caught me off guard with a few times."


thedailymirror--2020-04-17--Coronation Street bosses 'panicking' over episode shortage says Beverley Callard

Coronation Street 's Beverley Callard has claimed show bosses are beginning to `` panic '' over running out of episodes amid the lockdown .
The actress , who plays Liz McDonald on the ITV soap , said bosses and writers are `` panicking '' that their saved storylines could come to an end soon .
Filming for the soap was axed at the end of March - just days before the UK went into lockdown amid the pandemic .
Beverley and her co-star Jennie Alpine , who plays Fiz Brown 's character , opened up about the problem in an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` I keep putting it on at half eight , but then I think , 'Oh no , Corrie 's not on ' .
`` They ’ ve limited our Corrie output now , so there ’ s only three on instead of six . ''
She continued : `` I know people might be missing those three episodes but at least it means we 've got a bit more time .
`` I know our bosses are working really hard every day assessing the situation . ''
Meanwhile , Beverley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ panicking like mad are n't they ?
But , of course , you ca n't not . ''
She added : `` Even if it does come to an end and we run out of episodes , the writers will be going mad , they 'll be excited to create new storylines and everything .
`` Because we 've got a massive team of writers , so they ’ ll keep it going . ''
Coronation Street was cut down to three episodes a week after the announcement , and a spokesperson for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were `` doing their best to carry on filming '' .
However , it looks like there could be a shortage of episodes come summertime .
Kirk Sutherland 's actor Andy Whyment said `` he thinks '' there has been episodes filmed until `` the beginning of July '' during an appearance on the United Podcast .
He revealed : `` I think we 've got until the beginning of July in the can . ''
The star also suggested the soap will be `` off air '' if further episodes are unable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ soaps are filmed around six weeks in advance .
He continued : `` So we need to get back hopefully by the middle of June with a bit of luck , otherwise it 's going to go off air .
`` We 've cut down from six episodes a week to three episodes a week , obviously to stay , but hopefully we 'll get back .
`` A lot of the airlines have announced they 're going to start flying again mid-June , so I 'm presuming if that 's going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get back to work with a bit of luck , so fingers crossed . ''
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Beverley Callard has admitted Coronation Street bosses are 'panicking' over running out of episodes as filming was stopped in March amid the coronavirus pandemic
Coronation Street 's Beverley Callard has claimed show bosses are beginning to "panic" over running out of episodes amid the lockdown.
The actress, who plays Liz McDonald on the ITV soap, said bosses and writers are "panicking" that their saved storylines could come to an end soon.
Filming for the soap was axed at the end of March - just days before the UK went into lockdown amid the pandemic.
Beverley and her co-star Jennie Alpine, who plays Fiz Brown's character, opened up about the problem in an interview for Radio 5 Live.
Jennie said: "I keep putting it on at half eight, but then I think, 'Oh no, Corrie's not on'.
"They’ve limited our Corrie output now, so there’s only three on instead of six."
Image: ITV) ITV)
She continued: "I know people might be missing those three episodes but at least it means we've got a bit more time.
"I know our bosses are working really hard every day assessing the situation."
Meanwhile, Beverley shared: "And they’re panicking like mad aren't they? But, of course, you can't not."
Image: ITV) ITV)
She added: "Even if it does come to an end and we run out of episodes, the writers will be going mad, they'll be excited to create new storylines and everything.
"Because we've got a massive team of writers, so they’ll keep it going."
Coronation Street was cut down to three episodes a week after the announcement, and a spokesperson for ITV said at the time that bosses were "doing their best to carry on filming".
Image: Youtube) Youtube)
However, it looks like there could be a shortage of episodes come summertime.
Kirk Sutherland's actor Andy Whyment said "he thinks" there has been episodes filmed until "the beginning of July" during an appearance on the United Podcast.
He revealed: "I think we've got until the beginning of July in the can."
The star also suggested the soap will be "off air" if further episodes are unable to be filmed before June, as soaps are filmed around six weeks in advance.
He continued: "So we need to get back hopefully by the middle of June with a bit of luck, otherwise it's going to go off air.
"We've cut down from six episodes a week to three episodes a week, obviously to stay, but hopefully we'll get back.
"A lot of the airlines have announced they're going to start flying again mid-June, so I'm presuming if that's going to happen then hopefully we should be able to get back to work with a bit of luck, so fingers crossed."
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thedailymirror--2020-04-17--Meghan Markle says it feels good 'being out connecting with people' in LA

Meghan Markle has spoken out after delivering free meals in Los Angeles to people in isolation with Prince Harry , saying it was good to be “ out and about connecting with people.
” The couple were spotted delivering food parcels for two days to critically ill residents at risk of contracting COVID-19 and developing severe symptoms .
The pair were seen wearing face masks , plastic gloves and carrying food bags as they visited blocks of flats - after saying they wanted to see the city “ through the eyes of philanthropy ” following their move from the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Some people did n't recognize them at first and others were just completely shocked .
One elderly woman actually started to cry and said she had always been a fan and had always wanted to meet them , and then welcomed them to their new life in America.
” No-one at the apartments knew they were coming and had not been forewarned .
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic , read our liveblog here They added that the stealth mission to help people in need made the Duchess of Sussex ‘ feel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ felt good to finally be out and about , connecting with people .
“ It was surreal and just so heartwarming .
They brought so many smiles and made Easter so special for those who needed it the most.
” The couple arrived at the Sierra Bonita Community Apartments , in West Hollywood , arriving in a 4x4 on Wednesday , when they were caught on CCTV .
While Harry , 35 , and Meghan , 38 , were accompanied by security trailing them in an SUV , the pair walked to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Daniel Tyrell , 53 , came down from his fourth-floor apartment to pick up food at the main entrance not recognising the couple at first .
Daniel , who has HIV , said : “ My phone rang , and a lady said , ‘ Hi this is Meghan from Project Angel Food.
” “ I said , ‘ Oh , do you want to meet me downstairs ?
’ - I didn ’ t realise it was THE Meghan at this point.
’ Daniel said he was shocked when he walked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and spotted two black-out SUVs on the road outside .
“ I knew they was something going on , ” he added .
As he approached the front door , Daniel said he spotted a man with ginger hair who looked familiar .
“ I recognised Harry first because I saw his red hair , but he didn ’ t say anything , ” said Daniel .
“ Then I looked at Meghan and put it all together .
“ They both said here ’ s the food , hope you ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thank you ’ and they handed the food over , then I did a double-take .
“ I didn ’ t say to them ‘ Hey you ’ re the Royals ’ or anything .
“ I think they ’ re wonderful , wonderful people and I am glad they are here in LA doing this.
” The couple became involved in the project through Meghan ’ s mum , Doria Ragland , who has supported the charity and founder Marianne Williamson for many years .
Doria first introduced Meghan to the teachings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , when she gave her one of her most famous books called A Return to Love .
The friend added : “ She plans on volunteering much more with Harry and for the time being urged her mom to stay home and stay safe .
“ Doria is always wanting to help and be of service , so staying home can be a bit challenging.
” And it isn ’ t the first community project the duchess has taken collaborated with since her return .
Meghan took part in a video conference last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kitchen .
The Hubb team will cook between 250 and 300 meals a days in their own homes to be distributed among the elderly and vulnerable people living in London .

Meghan and Harry made 20 visits delivering parcels for a cause dear to Meghan's mum, Project Angel Food, in a bid to support their local community during the coronavirus crisis
Meghan Markle says it feels good 'being out and about connecting with people' in LA
Meghan Markle has spoken out after delivering free meals in Los Angeles to people in isolation with Prince Harry, saying it was good to be “out and about connecting with people.”
The couple were spotted delivering food parcels for two days to critically ill residents at risk of contracting COVID-19 and developing severe symptoms.
The pair were seen wearing face masks, plastic gloves and carrying food bags as they visited blocks of flats - after saying they wanted to see the city “through the eyes of philanthropy” following their move from the UK.
A source told DailyMail.com : “Some people didn't recognize them at first and others were just completely shocked. One elderly woman actually started to cry and said she had always been a fan and had always wanted to meet them, and then welcomed them to their new life in America.”
No-one at the apartments knew they were coming and had not been forewarned.
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, read our liveblog here
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
They added that the stealth mission to help people in need made the Duchess of Sussex ‘feel good’. “Meghan said it felt good to finally be out and about, connecting with people.
“It was surreal and just so heartwarming. They brought so many smiles and made Easter so special for those who needed it the most.”
The couple arrived at the Sierra Bonita Community Apartments, in West Hollywood, arriving in a 4x4 on Wednesday, when they were caught on CCTV.
While Harry, 35, and Meghan, 38, were accompanied by security trailing them in an SUV, the pair walked to the apartments solo.
One of the residents, Daniel Tyrell, 53, came down from his fourth-floor apartment to pick up food at the main entrance not recognising the couple at first.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Daniel, who has HIV, said: “My phone rang, and a lady said, ‘Hi this is Meghan from Project Angel Food.”
“I said, ‘Oh, do you want to meet me downstairs?’ - I didn’t realise it was THE Meghan at this point.’
Daniel said he was shocked when he walked down the building’s external staircase and spotted two black-out SUVs on the road outside.
“I knew they was something going on,” he added.
As he approached the front door, Daniel said he spotted a man with ginger hair who looked familiar.
“I recognised Harry first because I saw his red hair, but he didn’t say anything,” said Daniel.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS) Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
“Then I looked at Meghan and put it all together.
“They both said here’s the food, hope you’re well.
“I said, ‘Thank you’ and they handed the food over, then I did a double-take.
“I didn’t say to them ‘Hey you’re the Royals’ or anything.
“I think they’re wonderful, wonderful people and I am glad they are here in LA doing this.”
The couple became involved in the project through Meghan’s mum, Doria Ragland, who has supported the charity and founder Marianne Williamson for many years.
Doria first introduced Meghan to the teachings of Marianne when she was a teenager, when she gave her one of her most famous books called A Return to Love.
The friend added: “She plans on volunteering much more with Harry and for the time being urged her mom to stay home and stay safe.
“Doria is always wanting to help and be of service, so staying home can be a bit challenging.”
And it isn’t the first community project the duchess has taken collaborated with since her return. Meghan took part in a video conference last week with members of the Hubb Community Kitchen.
The Hubb team will cook between 250 and 300 meals a days in their own homes to be distributed among the elderly and vulnerable people living in London.