thedailymirror--2020-05-08--Make your own Warburton's crumpets at home with just six ingredients

With Brits using their time in lockdown to perfect their baking skills , food giants have been sharing their secret recipes for us to try at home - and they have n't disappointed .
Among them is UK bakery retailer , Warburton 's , who have revealed their iconic crumpet recipe for everyone to try at home .
The experts have shared all their tips and tricks , so when the supermarket shops are bare , you can whip up a batch of the goods yourself - and it 's much easier than you think .
Warburton 's is asking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to share their crumpet-creations online using the hashtag # athomewithwarburtons .
• Add your flour , water and salt to a bowl - make sure to use a bowl that is bigger than you need as the batter will expand .
• Mix with a whisk for at least 5 mins .
• Start to add your water bit by bit to your dried yeast .
• Add sugar , baking powder and yeast mixture to bowl and mix for 30 seconds until the batter is clear .
• Cover the mixing bowl @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for 15 minutes .
• None Give your batter a stir to remove any large air bubbles .
• Grease a metal biscuit cutter - any shape will do the trick - and place into the middle of a non-stick frying pan .
• Pre-heat your frying pan on on a medium-high heat .
• Use a ladle and place approximately 60g batter into the cutter inside the pan .
• Wait about four mins , carefully take the ring off of the crumpet , and remove from the pan - if the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flip and cook for a few more seconds .
• Cool on a tray and repeat until you run out of batter .
• Toast and enjoy with butter , jam , or anything else that tickles your fancy .

Warburton's, UK bakery giant, have shared their top-secret crumpet recipe with fans who're looking to do a little baking this lockdown
Make your own Warburton's crumpets at home with just six ingredients
With Brits using their time in lockdown to perfect their baking skills, food giants have been sharing their secret recipes for us to try at home - and they haven't disappointed.
Among them is UK bakery retailer, Warburton's, who have revealed their iconic crumpet recipe for everyone to try at home.
The experts have shared all their tips and tricks, so when the supermarket shops are bare, you can whip up a batch of the goods yourself - and it's much easier than you think.
Warburton's is asking bakers who give the recipe a whirl to share their crumpet-creations online using the hashtag #athomewithwarburtons.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Ingredients (makes six)
150g plain white flour
200ml water
½ tsp salt
½ tsp sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp dried yeast
Method
Stage 1: crumpet batter
Add your flour, water and salt to a bowl - make sure to use a bowl that is bigger than you need as the batter will expand.
Mix with a whisk for at least 5 mins.
Start to add your water bit by bit to your dried yeast.
Add sugar, baking powder and yeast mixture to bowl and mix for 30 seconds until the batter is clear.
Cover the mixing bowl and put it into a warm place for 15 minutes.
Stage 2: bake your crumpets


thedailymirror--2020-05-08--Van Gaal opens up on who he blames more than Mourinho for Man Utd sacking

Louis van Gaal blames `` evil genius '' Ed Woodward for his Manchester United sacking - more than he does Jose Mourinho .
Van Gaal was relieved of his duties at Old Trafford just two weeks after he delivered the FA Cup in 2016 , and replaced by Mourinho .
Portuguese coach Mourinho making his availability known fast-tracked the decision from the United board .
And while Van Gaal blames Mourinho for his sacking , he has a bigger problem with United 's executive vice chairman Woodward , who he dubbed an `` evil genius '' .
`` I blame @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United , much more than Mourinho , '' Van Gaal told the Een-tweetje met Yves podcast .
`` In my view , Woodward is the evil genius . ''
Prior to becoming Manchester United boss , Val Gaal was in talks with Tottenham , and even held a meeting with Spurs chairman Dany Levy .
Such was Levy 's wish to keep the negotiations secret , Van gaal claims he left his house in the boot of a vehicle .
`` Daniel Levy went to my house here in Noordwijk and left in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ [ a local journalist ] was outside '' , Van Gaal added .
`` It took a long time and he actually gave Manchester United the opportunity to make an offer . ''
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Louis van Gaal was relieved of his duties at Manchester United just two weeks after he delivered the FA Cup in 2016, and was replaced by Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho
Louis van Gaal opens up on who he blames more than Jose Mourinho for Man Utd sacking
Louis van Gaal blames "evil genius" Ed Woodward for his Manchester United sacking - more than he does Jose Mourinho.
Van Gaal was relieved of his duties at Old Trafford just two weeks after he delivered the FA Cup in 2016, and replaced by Mourinho.
Portuguese coach Mourinho making his availability known fast-tracked the decision from the United board.
And while Van Gaal blames Mourinho for his sacking, he has a bigger problem with United's executive vice chairman Woodward, who he dubbed an "evil genius".
"I blame Ed Woodward, my CEO at Manchester United, much more than Mourinho," Van Gaal told the Een-tweetje met Yves podcast.
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"In my view, Woodward is the evil genius."
Prior to becoming Manchester United boss, Val Gaal was in talks with Tottenham, and even held a meeting with Spurs chairman Dany Levy.
Such was Levy's wish to keep the negotiations secret, Van gaal claims he left his house in the boot of a vehicle.
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"Daniel Levy went to my house here in Noordwijk and left in the trunk, because Jack van Gelder [a local journalist] was outside", Van Gaal added.
"It took a long time and he actually gave Manchester United the opportunity to make an offer."
* Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip.


thedailymirror--2020-05-08--Leagues One and Two 'to be abandoned' as clubs devise method for final placings

The League One and League Two seasons are set to be curtailed early next week , with a weighted points-per-game ( PPG ) system looking likely to be used to decided the final tables .
While the Premier League 's Project Restart continues to be broadly supported by most of the clubs , and the Championship are also keen to get get going again , there would appear to be little to no chance of any more football at third and fourth tier level in England amid the coronavirus crisis .
According to a report from The Athletic , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 47 clubs that their seasons are over early next week , when they will be invited to vote upon the methods used to decide the final standings , with no playoffs to take place .
A weighted points-per-game system that takes in each club 's remaining home and away fixtures is said to be the preferred model to decide the final outcomes .
This system has already been used by the Rugby Football Union to decide all men 's leagues below the second tier and women 's below the first , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PPG approach .
The plan would see each club 's PPG calculated based on the average home and away points there have been in the division this season , with minor alterations made to the final tables .
The top three in League One would remain the same , with Coventry City going up as champions and the Uniteds of Rotherham and Oxford joining them in the Championship .
Tranmere Rovers , Southend United and Bolton Wanderers would still go down , although the weighted PPG will see Bolton climb above Southend to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would see a change at the top as Swindon Town overtake Crewe Alexandra to be named champions , with Plymouth Argyle also promoted in third and Cheltenham Town pipping Exeter City to the fourth promotion spot .
Stevenage stay bottom despite a seven-point penalty for Macclesfield Town over a failure to pay their players or fulfill a fixture .

The third and fourth tiers of English football look set to be curtailed early next week according to a report, with a weighted points-per-game system determining outcomes
Leagues One and Two 'to be abandoned' as clubs devise method for deciding placings
The League One and League Two seasons are set to be curtailed early next week, with a weighted points-per-game (PPG) system looking likely to be used to decided the final tables.
While the Premier League's Project Restart continues to be broadly supported by most of the clubs, and the Championship are also keen to get get going again, there would appear to be little to no chance of any more football at third and fourth tier level in England amid the coronavirus crisis.
According to a report from The Athletic, the English Football League are set to inform the 47 clubs that their seasons are over early next week, when they will be invited to vote upon the methods used to decide the final standings, with no playoffs to take place.
A weighted points-per-game system that takes in each club's remaining home and away fixtures is said to be the preferred model to decide the final outcomes.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
This system has already been used by the Rugby Football Union to decide all men's leagues below the second tier and women's below the first, and is seen as fairer than a straight PPG approach.
The plan would see each club's PPG calculated based on the average home and away points there have been in the division this season, with minor alterations made to the final tables.
The top three in League One would remain the same, with Coventry City going up as champions and the Uniteds of Rotherham and Oxford joining them in the Championship.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Tranmere Rovers, Southend United and Bolton Wanderers would still go down, although the weighted PPG will see Bolton climb above Southend to leave The Shrimpers bottom.
League Two would see a change at the top as Swindon Town overtake Crewe Alexandra to be named champions, with Plymouth Argyle also promoted in third and Cheltenham Town pipping Exeter City to the fourth promotion spot.
Stevenage stay bottom despite a seven-point penalty for Macclesfield Town over a failure to pay their players or fulfill a fixture.


thedailymirror--2020-05-08--Eamonn and Ruth confused as co-stars appear reluctant to speak to them

Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford were left a little confused today after their co-stars on This Morning appeared reluctant to speak to them .
Consumer expert Alice Beer and Phil Vickery appeared particularly quiet and unlike their usual chatty selves , prompting Eamonn to speak up .
Speaking to Alice as she presented her segment in the garden , he questioned : `` You 're not being very chatty today ! ''
He later pointed out the same thing to chef Phil , who was telling viewers how to make scones to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ technical blunder , meaning that she was unable to hear the presenters .
Ruth joked : `` No one ’ s talking to us this morning .
`` I don ’ t know what we ’ ve done to upset everybody ! ''
Earlier on in the programme , This Morning paid a sweet tribute to VE Day with a change to their iconic theme tune .
Instead of the usual music , the ITV daytime show had a live band playing to introduce the programme .
Fans enjoyed the intro , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ music today @ thismorning @ EamonnHolmes # VEDay2020 # ThisMorning . ''
Dr Hilary Jones also paid a poignant tribute to the heroes of today and those 75 years ago on GMB .
Hailing the today an `` important day for everyone '' , he said : `` VE Day .
It 's a day when everyone 's feeling a bit more vulnerable themselves , feeling that their own life is threatened , to some extent , by this virus .
`` We would n't have our lives and our liberty today without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ago .
*This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV

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This Morning's Alice Beer and Phil Vickery appeared particularly quiet and unlike their usual chatty selves, prompting Eamonn to speak up
Eamonn and Ruth confused as 'upset' This Morning co-stars appear reluctant to speak to them
Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford were left a little confused today after their co-stars on This Morning appeared reluctant to speak to them.
Consumer expert Alice Beer and Phil Vickery appeared particularly quiet and unlike their usual chatty selves, prompting Eamonn to speak up.
Speaking to Alice as she presented her segment in the garden, he questioned: "You're not being very chatty today!"
He later pointed out the same thing to chef Phil, who was telling viewers how to make scones to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV/Shutterstock) ITV/Shutterstock)
Later, agony aunt Deirdre suffered a technical blunder, meaning that she was unable to hear the presenters.
Ruth joked: "No one’s talking to us this morning.
"I don’t know what we’ve done to upset everybody!"
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
Earlier on in the programme, This Morning paid a sweet tribute to VE Day with a change to their iconic theme tune.
Instead of the usual music, the ITV daytime show had a live band playing to introduce the programme.
Fans enjoyed the intro, with one tweeting: "Loved the intro music today @thismorning @EamonnHolmes #VEDay2020 #ThisMorning."
Dr Hilary Jones also paid a poignant tribute to the heroes of today and those 75 years ago on GMB.
Hailing the today an "important day for everyone", he said: "VE Day. It's a day when everyone's feeling a bit more vulnerable themselves, feeling that their own life is threatened, to some extent, by this virus.
"We wouldn't have our lives and our liberty today without the sacrifices of the young 75+ years ago.
*This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-05-09--Lewis Capaldi is too scared to go shopping in case fans breach social distance

Lewis Capaldi says he is too terrified to go to the supermarket during lockdown over fears he will be mobbed by fans who will ignore social distancing measures to reach him .
The 23-year-old Scottish singer hinted he is anxious about going outside amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic as government advice to keep at least two meters from other people is still in place .
The Someone You Loved singer suspects overzealous fans would forget or ignore the rules if they were to spot him among the frozen food and fresh produce isles .
However , he is able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the shops on his behalf – leaving the chart topping star to feel like he is completely cut off from the outside world .
Speaking to The Sun , Lewis said : “ I always worry about going to a shop and someone being like , ‘ Oh , can we get a picture ?
’ And I ’ m like , ‘ You have to stay two metres apart !
’ Lewis insists his reluctance to go out is in fact to save embarrassment if confronted by fans .
He said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be that guy , so my dad has been getting ( the shopping ) .
I have literally become a hermit.
” A recent documentary about Lewis has shed further light on his relationship with his father .
It was revealed that the singer was something of a “ mistake ” , as he was conceived after his father had undergone a vasectomy .
Lewis said : “ You should ’ ve seen my dad , he was really sad .
My mum was even more sad .
`` He was supposed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a mistake.
” Lewis ’ brother Warren added : “ Lewis was just an immaculate conception .
`` I remember my dad had a vasectomy and then nine months later we got a surprise with Lewis popping out .
”

The chart topping star is scared how he will look if he shouts at overzealous selfie-seekers to demand that they keep their distance amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis
Lewis Capaldi is too scared to go shopping in case fans breach social distance
Lewis Capaldi says he is too terrified to go to the supermarket during lockdown over fears he will be mobbed by fans who will ignore social distancing measures to reach him.
The 23-year-old Scottish singer hinted he is anxious about going outside amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic as government advice to keep at least two meters from other people is still in place.
The Someone You Loved singer suspects overzealous fans would forget or ignore the rules if they were to spot him among the frozen food and fresh produce aisles.
However, he is able to rely on a close relative to pop to the shops on his behalf – leaving the chart topping star to feel like he is completely cut off from the outside world.
Image: GC Images) GC Images)
Speaking to The Sun, Lewis said: “I always worry about going to a shop and someone being like, ‘Oh, can we get a picture?’ And I’m like, ‘You have to stay two metres apart!’
Lewis insists his reluctance to go out is in fact to save embarrassment if confronted by fans.
He said: “I don’t want to be that guy, so my dad has been getting (the shopping). I have literally become a hermit.”
Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for Universal Music & Soho House) Dave Benett/Getty Images for Universal Music & Soho House)
A recent documentary about Lewis has shed further light on his relationship with his father.
It was revealed that the singer was something of a “mistake”, as he was conceived after his father had undergone a vasectomy.
Lewis said: “You should’ve seen my dad, he was really sad. My mum was even more sad.
Image: Empics Entertainment) Empics Entertainment)
"He was supposed to have had a vasectomy. I was a mistake.”
Lewis’ brother Warren added: “Lewis was just an immaculate conception.
"I remember my dad had a vasectomy and then nine months later we got a surprise with Lewis popping out.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-09--California's coronavirus outbreak began at a nail salon, says state governor

The first coronavirus infections in California took place in a nail salon , according to the state 's governor .
Governor Gavin Newsom revealed the source of the outbreak after being asked why beauty parlours will be among the last businesses allowed to re-open following lockdown restrictions .
He said the cases spread despite `` higher levels of sanitation '' usually found in salons , Los Angeles Times reports .
Speaking at his daily press briefing on Thursday , he said : `` This whole thing started in the state of California , the first community spread , in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to remind everybody of that and that I ’ m very worried about that . ''
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic , read our liveblog here He added this shows how easily the deadly bug can spread , given that salons often take hygiene precautions such as wearing gloves and face masks , even prior to the pandemic .
It is not known where in the state or at which salon the infections took place .
Despite his warning , customers were reportedly seen heading to a beauty parlour in Yuba @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sacramento , for manicures and pedicures on Wednesday .
California has been one of the worst-hit US states during the coronavirus pandemic , suffering 2,611 deaths and recording 63,699 cases .
The US has now become the centre of the global health emergency , having recorded 1.3m confirmed cases - a third of the total across the world .
The country 's first coronavirus deaths were recorded in California in early February , after the highly contagious bug began spreading from New York to other states before stay-at-home advice was issued .
However @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a cratering economy , a number of states have begun easing lockdown restrictions despite the worsening pandemic .
As of today , California moved from Stage 1 to 2 of its gradual re-opening , under which non-essential manufacturing , retail businesses offering pick-up , schools and childcare facilities have resumed .
Offices have also been allowed to re-open with social distancing and hygiene precautions if working from home is not possible .
However nail and hair salons , gyms and cinemas , which are deemed to be more risky , will not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3 .
Newsom has not yet specified a timeline for when the state will move to the next phase .

The first cases of coronavirus in California - one of the US states worst-hit by the pandemic - spread at a nail salon, Governor Gavin Newsom has confirmed while lifting some lockdown measures
California virus outbreak began at nail salon - and they will be kept shut, says governor
The first coronavirus infections in California took place in a nail salon, according to the state's governor.
Governor Gavin Newsom revealed the source of the outbreak after being asked why beauty parlours will be among the last businesses allowed to re-open following lockdown restrictions.
He said the cases spread despite "higher levels of sanitation" usually found in salons, Los Angeles Times reports.
Speaking at his daily press briefing on Thursday, he said: "This whole thing started in the state of California, the first community spread, in a nail salon.
"I just want to remind everybody of that and that I’m very worried about that."
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, read our liveblog here
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
He added this shows how easily the deadly bug can spread, given that salons often take hygiene precautions such as wearing gloves and face masks, even prior to the pandemic.
It is not known where in the state or at which salon the infections took place.
Despite his warning, customers were reportedly seen heading to a beauty parlour in Yuba City, north of California's capital Sacramento, for manicures and pedicures on Wednesday.
California has been one of the worst-hit US states during the coronavirus pandemic, suffering 2,611 deaths and recording 63,699 cases.
The US has now become the centre of the global health emergency, having recorded 1.3m confirmed cases - a third of the total across the world.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images) Image: MediaNews Group via Getty Images) MediaNews Group via Getty Images)
The country's first coronavirus deaths were recorded in California in early February, after the highly contagious bug began spreading from New York to other states before stay-at-home advice was issued.
However, as the country struggles to deal with a cratering economy, a number of states have begun easing lockdown restrictions despite the worsening pandemic.
As of today, California moved from Stage 1 to 2 of its gradual re-opening, under which non-essential manufacturing, retail businesses offering pick-up, schools and childcare facilities have resumed.
Offices have also been allowed to re-open with social distancing and hygiene precautions if working from home is not possible.
However nail and hair salons, gyms and cinemas, which are deemed to be more risky, will not be allowed to resume business until Stage 3.
Newsom has not yet specified a timeline for when the state will move to the next phase.


thedailymirror--2020-05-09--Jason Derulo dating Man United Jesse Lingard’s Instagram bombshell ex-girlfriend

Pop superstar Jason Derulo is dating the ex-girlfriend of Manchester United ace player Jesse Lingard .
The 30-year-old Talk Dirty singer is said to be deeply in love with 26-year-old Instagram model Jena Frumes – who dated 27-year-old midfielder Jesse between 2017 and 2018 .
And the romance is predicted to last as the couple are said to blissfully happy while isolating together during to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic .
Jason and Jena made the decision to go into lockdown together almost two months ago – and have been sharing loved up clips of themselves together on Instagram .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sun that things are going well , stating : “ Jason and Jena hadn ’ t been together too long before the lockdown started but they decided to take the plunge — and they are loving it .
“ They ’ re both outgoing , lively and spontaneous , so they ’ re a really good match.
” The source added : “ For a while , Jason didn ’ t want to be stuck down in a relationship , especially when performing around the world .
But this just felt right and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s romance with Jena is said be his first since the end of a short-lived fling with lingerie model Daphne Joy in 2016 .
He had previously dated fellow pop star Jordin Sparks between 2011 and 2014 .
Meanwhile , Jena ’ s romance with footballer Jesse ended in disaster in 2018 amid allegations he had cheated on her .
But the romance between Jason and Jena looks to be going swimmingly .
The couple have been getting sweaty together – by sharing daring workout videos on Instagram that show chart topping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and bench pressing her above his head .
The couple have also clocked up over 11 million hits on TikTok after sharing videos of themselves exercising together .

Jesse dated Jena until 2018 but then she ditched him and now she's dating pop hunk Jason – with the couple said to be blissfully happy in isolation together
Pop superstar Jason Derulo is dating the ex-girlfriend of Manchester United ace player Jesse Lingard.
The 30-year-old Talk Dirty singer is said to be deeply in love with 26-year-old Instagram model Jena Frumes – who dated 27-year-old midfielder Jesse between 2017 and 2018.
And the romance is predicted to last as the couple are said to blissfully happy while isolating together during to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Jason and Jena made the decision to go into lockdown together almost two months ago – and have been sharing loved up clips of themselves together on Instagram.
Image: jenafrumes/Instagram) jenafrumes/Instagram)
A source close to the couple told The Sun that things are going well, stating: “Jason and Jena hadn’t been together too long before the lockdown started but they decided to take the plunge — and they are loving it.
“They’re both outgoing, lively and spontaneous, so they’re a really good match.”
The source added: “For a while, Jason didn’t want to be stuck down in a relationship, especially when performing around the world. But this just felt right and he is seeing what happens.”
Image: EMPICS Sport) EMPICS Sport) Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Jason’s romance with Jena is said be his first since the end of a short-lived fling with lingerie model Daphne Joy in 2016.
He had previously dated fellow pop star Jordin Sparks between 2011 and 2014.
Meanwhile, Jena’s romance with footballer Jesse ended in disaster in 2018 amid allegations he had cheated on her.
But the romance between Jason and Jena looks to be going swimmingly.
The couple have been getting sweaty together – by sharing daring workout videos on Instagram that show chart topping hunk Jason scooping up his petite lover and bench pressing her above his head.
The couple have also clocked up over 11 million hits on TikTok after sharing videos of themselves exercising together.


thedailymirror--2020-05-08--Corrie star Samia Longchambon claims lockdown is helping ease her anxiety

Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon says she has discovered one upside to the ongoing coronavirus crisis – her crippling anxiety has been calmed by lockdown .
The 37-year-old soap actress has openly discussed her struggles with anxiety in the past , and says the slowed down nature of daily life has helped her feel more at ease .
Samia is on lockdown with her family – she is married to 39-year-old Dancing On Ice skating professional Sylvain and is mother to their son , four-year-old Yves , and has a ten-year-old daughter named Freya from a previous relationship .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ almost 20 years , the TV star says she is enjoying life with her immediate family and taking time out away from the cobbles .
Samia told The Sun : “ I ’ ve always preferred a night in to a night out .
It takes a lot to get me out to a party , so I was fine with the thought of staying at home .
“ But the biggest impact has been on my anxiety , which I have really , really struggled with for a long time.
” The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of attending high profile events has helped her feel more calm .
She said : “ I ’ ve found it ’ s finally eased while being on lockdown .
I ’ ve had social anxiety most of my life which has been very challenging .
But I ’ ve found that now everyone has had to slow down and I don ’ t have that pressure to attend social events .
The bustle of life has lifted.
” She also said that undertaking daily yoga sessions and attending web seminars about anxiety @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There are concerns that Coronation Street will run out of new episodes by July after filming was halted in March due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak .
Show bosses have revealed , however , that a storyline about the coronavirus crisis will feature on the soap when production resumes , with plans for storylines to reflect the current pandemic .
Speaking to the Mirror Online and other news outlets on Wednesday , producer Iain MacLeod revealed that they had considered continuing to film the soap in `` parallel universe '' .
He said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Coronation Street that we love is the one that reflects modern Britain , albeit in a more heightened way sometimes , and it felt that if there was no coronavirus in Coronation Street it would stop being a reflection of modern Britain and would instead a parallel fantasy land .
So we took the view that it has to exist in our world .
”

The Coronation Street actress is finding life much calmer now the nation is on lockdown and there aren't as many demands on her time after previously opening up about her crippling condition
Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon says she has discovered one upside to the ongoing coronavirus crisis – her crippling anxiety has been calmed by lockdown.
The 37-year-old soap actress has openly discussed her struggles with anxiety in the past, and says the slowed down nature of daily life has helped her feel more at ease.
Samia is on lockdown with her family – she is married to 39-year-old Dancing On Ice skating professional Sylvain and is mother to their son, four-year-old Yves, and has a ten-year-old daughter named Freya from a previous relationship.
And having played Maria Connor on Corrie for almost 20 years, the TV star says she is enjoying life with her immediate family and taking time out away from the cobbles.
Image: Samia Longchambon/Instagram) Samia Longchambon/Instagram)
Samia told The Sun: “I’ve always preferred a night in to a night out. It takes a lot to get me out to a party, so I was fine with the thought of staying at home.
“But the biggest impact has been on my anxiety, which I have really, really struggled with for a long time.”
The soap star says that removing the stress of attending high profile events has helped her feel more calm.
Image: Samia Longchambon/Instagram) Samia Longchambon/Instagram)
She said: “I’ve found it’s finally eased while being on lockdown. I’ve had social anxiety most of my life which has been very challenging. But I’ve found that now everyone has had to slow down and I don’t have that pressure to attend social events. The bustle of life has lifted.”
She also said that undertaking daily yoga sessions and attending web seminars about anxiety has also helped her feel calm.
There are concerns that Coronation Street will run out of new episodes by July after filming was halted in March due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak.
Show bosses have revealed, however, that a storyline about the coronavirus crisis will feature on the soap when production resumes, with plans for storylines to reflect the current pandemic.
Speaking to the Mirror Online and other news outlets on Wednesday, producer Iain MacLeod revealed that they had considered continuing to film the soap in "parallel universe".
He said: "Ultimately what I thought was the Coronation Street that we love is the one that reflects modern Britain, albeit in a more heightened way sometimes, and it felt that if there was no coronavirus in Coronation Street it would stop being a reflection of modern Britain and would instead a parallel fantasy land. So we took the view that it has to exist in our world.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-08--Brits to be asked to 'wear masks to work' as part of PM's plan to ease lockdown

UK workers will be asked to cover their faces when businesses re-open as part of plans to gradually lift lockdown , according to reports .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce the measure on Sunday when he sets out his roadmap for how restrictions will gradually be lifted .
Although face masks will not be made compulsory , Brits are to be urged to wear them at work , on public transport and while out shopping to reduce the risk of a second wave of Covid-19 infections , the Telegraph reports .
It is expected that most people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , to avoid running down supplies needed for NHS and social care staff , and other key workers .
A cabinet minister told the Telegraph that it is hoped that the new guidance will give people the `` confidence '' to get back to work .
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic , read our liveblog here '' There is a theory that wearing masks might make people less vigilant , but this is about giving people confidence to return to work , '' they said .
`` If it makes people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a good thing , so we are leaning towards it . ''
UK social distancing rules do not currently recommend that the public wear masks , with some experts warning that they could make people less likely to observe social distancing rules such as keeping a safe distance from each other .
However , countries including Germany , Italy and the US have all recommended wearing some form of face covering in order to reduce new Covid-19 cases .
Earlier this week , an evidence review submitted to the government 's Scientific @ @ @ @ @ @ @ found that face coverings could be at least half as effective as surgical masks in slowing the spread of the deadly bug .
It comes after Cabinet Minister Michael Gove revealed last month that a `` domestic effort '' has been launched to produce face masks .
He said the measure was intended to slow the spread of coronavirus by producing masks that `` limit the droplets that each of us might be responsible for '' .
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has already advised Scots to wear masks in public spaces such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is expected that the Department for Health will release new guidance on face coverings next week .
It comes after the UK-wide death toll has shot up by 626 in the past day , with a total of 31,241 fatalities as of 5pm last night .
A six-week-old baby was among those who died , becoming the UK 's youngest coronavirus victim to pass away .

What will Britain’s post-lockdown workplaces look like?
What will Britain’s post-lockdown workplaces look like?
Boris Johnson is likely to ask Brits to wear face masks at work, on public transport and while shopping when he reveals his blueprint for how the coronavirus lockdown will be eased on Sunday
Brits to be asked to 'wear masks to work' as part of PM's plan to ease lockdown
UK workers will be asked to cover their faces when businesses re-open as part of plans to gradually lift lockdown, according to reports.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce the measure on Sunday when he sets out his roadmap for how restrictions will gradually be lifted.
Although face masks will not be made compulsory, Brits are to be urged to wear them at work, on public transport and while out shopping to reduce the risk of a second wave of Covid-19 infections, the Telegraph reports.
It is expected that most people will be asked to wear non-medical coverings, to avoid running down supplies needed for NHS and social care staff, and other key workers.
A cabinet minister told the Telegraph that it is hoped that the new guidance will give people the "confidence" to get back to work.
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, read our liveblog here
Image: REUTERS/Massimo Pinca) REUTERS/Massimo Pinca)
"There is a theory that wearing masks might make people less vigilant, but this is about giving people confidence to return to work," they said.
"If it makes people feel safer using public transport then it is a good thing, so we are leaning towards it."
UK social distancing rules do not currently recommend that the public wear masks, with some experts warning that they could make people less likely to observe social distancing rules such as keeping a safe distance from each other.
However, countries including Germany, Italy and the US have all recommended wearing some form of face covering in order to reduce new Covid-19 cases.
Earlier this week, an evidence review submitted to the government's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) found that face coverings could be at least half as effective as surgical masks in slowing the spread of the deadly bug.
It comes after Cabinet Minister Michael Gove revealed last month that a "domestic effort" has been launched to produce face masks.
He said the measure was intended to slow the spread of coronavirus by producing masks that "limit the droplets that each of us might be responsible for".
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has already advised Scots to wear masks in public spaces such as shops and public transport.
It is expected that the Department for Health will release new guidance on face coverings next week.
It comes after the UK-wide death toll has shot up by 626 in the past day, with a total of 31,241 fatalities as of 5pm last night.
A six-week-old baby was among those who died, becoming the UK's youngest coronavirus victim to pass away.


thedailymirror--2020-05-08--Martin Keown calls for 'visionary' Arsene Wenger to be given job leading Arsenal

Martin Keown has called for Arsenal to give legendary manager Arsene Wenger a role leading the club .
Keown and his former Gunners teammate Ray Parlour believe Wenger 's contribution to Arsenal should be immortalised with a statue outside the Emirates Stadium .
But Keown says the club should go further than that and hand the 'visionary ' Frenchman a high-powered role in the boardroom .
Wenger is the most successful manager in Arsenal 's history , having guided the Gunners to three Premier League titles and seven FA Cup triumphs .
He was also the club 's longest-serving boss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 22 years before stepping down two years ago .
Wenger has not taken another managerial job since leaving Arsenal - and Keown says the 70-year-old back to help guide the club through a new era under the current manager , former Arsenal captain Mikel Arteta .
`` Wenger was a visionary .
He should be in the board room , '' Keown told the Daily Mail .
`` The alternative is what he ’ s got now - no official link to Arsenal Football Club when he should be sitting proudly in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him talk , he still says ‘ us ’ and ‘ we ’ .
Have Wenger on the board and put his expertise to use . ''
Part of Wenger 's legacy is the move from Highbury to the state-of-the-art Emirates Stadium , which has been the club 's home since 2006 .
Keown and Parlour have called for a statue of Wenger to be built outside the stadium - saying the club might never have moved had it not been for the former manager .
`` Before him , we finished 10th @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Premier League .
Then we won three titles with him , '' Keown said .
Former midfielder Parlour added : `` That ’ s why he deserves a statue .
`` He ’ s the one who created the Emirates , if you like .
He ’ s the one who had that focus to say Highbury , as much as we all loved it , was not big enough . ''
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Former Gunners defender Keown says legendary manager Wenger should be brought back to guide the club through a new era under current boss Mikel Arteta
Martin Keown calls for 'visionary' Arsene Wenger to be given role leading Arsenal
Martin Keown has called for Arsenal to give legendary manager Arsene Wenger a role leading the club.
Keown and his former Gunners teammate Ray Parlour believe Wenger's contribution to Arsenal should be immortalised with a statue outside the Emirates Stadium.
But Keown says the club should go further than that and hand the 'visionary' Frenchman a high-powered role in the boardroom.
Wenger is the most successful manager in Arsenal's history, having guided the Gunners to three Premier League titles and seven FA Cup triumphs.
He was also the club's longest-serving boss, having been at the helm for 22 years before stepping down two years ago.
Image: Action Images) Action Images)
Wenger has not taken another managerial job since leaving Arsenal - and Keown says the 70-year-old back to help guide the club through a new era under the current manager, former Arsenal captain Mikel Arteta.
"Wenger was a visionary. He should be in the board room," Keown told the Daily Mail.
"The alternative is what he’s got now - no official link to Arsenal Football Club when he should be sitting proudly in the board room.
"When I hear him talk, he still says ‘us’ and ‘we’. Have Wenger on the board and put his expertise to use."
Part of Wenger's legacy is the move from Highbury to the state-of-the-art Emirates Stadium, which has been the club's home since 2006.
Keown and Parlour have called for a statue of Wenger to be built outside the stadium - saying the club might never have moved had it not been for the former manager.
"Before him, we finished 10th, fourth, 12th, fifth in the Premier League. Then we won three titles with him," Keown said .
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Former midfielder Parlour added: "That’s why he deserves a statue.
"He’s the one who created the Emirates, if you like. He’s the one who had that focus to say Highbury, as much as we all loved it, was not big enough."


thedailymirror--2020-05-08--Amy Hunt in fast lane to top and confident Olympic delay won't slow her progress

Amy Hunt , the teen sensation of British sprinting , has gone from chasing her Olympic dream to being pursued by dogs in a park .
The coronavirus arrived in the UK just as the 17-year old powered to 60 metres gold at her first senior British Championships .
She should now have been stepping up her preparations for Tokyo whilst cramming for A levels and wondering how on earth she would find a moment to celebrate her 18th next Friday .
Instead , the Olympics have been postponed , her exams cancelled and Hunt has all the time in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ celebration with friends and family .
You might think the Newark starlet would be tearing her hair out at the missed opportunities .
You ’ d be wrong .
“ We all have our goals in mind , we all aspire to reach Tokyo and I am training to one day become an Olympic champion , ” she said .
“ For the time being that means doing reps in the park and being chased by dogs .
But having an extra year gives me more chance to learn , to build @ @ @ @ @ @ @ person .
That will be so beneficial when it comes to next year.
” Hunt is already the fastest under-18 female of all time over 200 metres , courtesy of the 22.42 seconds she clocked last summer , a time which would have won bronze behind Dina Asher-Smith at last autumn ’ s World Championships in Doha .
Having Usain Bolt hold the men ’ s version of that record only increases the hype around her going on to achieve extraordinary things .
Which is another reason she is content for the Tokyo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ It ’ s important to have a reset , ” she said .
“ As much as you can derive motivation and a sense of positivity from reflecting on what you ’ ve already done , you need to let go of it to an extent .
“ You ’ re only as good as your last race so it ’ s vital to keep looking forward and focus on the future rather than on what you ’ ve already done.
” It would of course be foolish to place Bolt-like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no secret of her ambition to reach the top .
“ The Paris Olympics will be a slightly better opportunity for me because I will be older and will have finished university and hopefully be a full-time athlete by then , ” she said .
“ But I ’ m fairly serious about being competitive going into Tokyo .
I have my qualifying time already so I know I have the potential to go .
“ And looking at last year ’ s rankings I ’ m not going there just to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my heat .
“ I ’ m quite a competitive person .
I want to achieve the highest level of success that I can at any given moment .
”

"I’m fairly serious about being competitive going into Tokyo. Looking at last year’s rankings I’m not going there just to make up the numbers and finish last in my heat"
Amy Hunt, the teen sensation of British sprinting, has gone from chasing her Olympic dream to being pursued by dogs in a park.
The coronavirus arrived in the UK just as the 17-year old powered to 60 metres gold at her first senior British Championships.
She should now have been stepping up her preparations for Tokyo whilst cramming for A levels and wondering how on earth she would find a moment to celebrate her 18th next Friday.
Instead, the Olympics have been postponed, her exams cancelled and Hunt has all the time in the world to plan a ‘virtual’ celebration with friends and family.
Image: PA) PA)
You might think the Newark starlet would be tearing her hair out at the missed opportunities. You’d be wrong.
“We all have our goals in mind, we all aspire to reach Tokyo and I am training to one day become an Olympic champion,” she said.
“For the time being that means doing reps in the park and being chased by dogs. But having an extra year gives me more chance to learn, to build my strength and to grow as a person. That will be so beneficial when it comes to next year.”
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Hunt is already the fastest under-18 female of all time over 200 metres, courtesy of the 22.42 seconds she clocked last summer, a time which would have won bronze behind Dina Asher-Smith at last autumn’s World Championships in Doha.
Having Usain Bolt hold the men’s version of that record only increases the hype around her going on to achieve extraordinary things.
Which is another reason she is content for the Tokyo Games to be pushed back 12 months.
Image: Getty) Getty)
“It’s important to have a reset,” she said. “As much as you can derive motivation and a sense of positivity from reflecting on what you’ve already done, you need to let go of it to an extent.
“You’re only as good as your last race so it’s vital to keep looking forward and focus on the future rather than on what you’ve already done.”
It would of course be foolish to place Bolt-like expectations on Hunt, but she makes no secret of her ambition to reach the top.
Image: PA) PA)
“The Paris Olympics will be a slightly better opportunity for me because I will be older and will have finished university and hopefully be a full-time athlete by then,” she said.
“But I’m fairly serious about being competitive going into Tokyo. I have my qualifying time already so I know I have the potential to go.
“And looking at last year’s rankings I’m not going there just to make up the numbers and finish last in my heat.
“I’m quite a competitive person. I want to achieve the highest level of success that I can at any given moment.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-08--Britain's Got Talent choir D-Day Juniors remember a generation of heroes

As they were packed off to fight for their country , some only teenagers , their thoughts will inevitably have been of their families .
And now , in a special tribute to war heroes ’ incredible efforts and sacrifice for our country , their great-great grandchildren will this weekend proudly beam their pictures on screen during a prime time TV show .
On Saturday , children ’ s choir D-Day Juniors move the Britain ’ s Got Talent judges with an original song called Pass It On , which is about passing on the memory to the younger generation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The 20-strong choir of girls and one boy range in age from six to 17 and were set up by 2018 final act The D-Day Darlings 10 months ago .
Lexi Birchley , 14 , from Kingsbury , Warks , says : “ We worry the memory of military men and women are being lost because it was so long ago .
So we sing to thank them and in the hope young people will watch us sing and feel a connection .
“ We would love to perform for charities that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ My great grandfather was called Edward Robert Arber who was known as Ted , '' said Millie .
`` He was born in 195 and at 18 went went to war as part of the Pal ’ s Battalions .
He was a Private in the Suffolk Regiment and was sent to northern France to fight .
`` Within the first year he was shot in the arm .
He was sent back to the UK , then , as soon as his wounds had healed , he was sent back to France @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again .
`` Again , once recovered , he was sent back to France , this time to The Somme .
It was during this battle that he was hit with mustard gas .
He was repatriated again , this time for good .
`` His lungs were damaged , and he was blind for a year after he came home . ''
“ My great grandfather , Stanley Wragg , served in the Second World War , '' said Alexandra .
`` He volunteered and was enlisted on October 12 1939 into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ training in Worksop , and when moving to Portsmouth , he wrote a letter to his sweetheart , Edna May Shorthouse to propose .
`` But Stanley had no postage stamp and threw the letter out of the train window onto the platform in Nottingham , shouting ‘ can you please post that for me ?
.
Some kind person obviously did , as she received the letter and accepted .
Their daughter , my Nana , Carole still has this letter . ''
“ My great grandfather Henry Minshull served as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' revealed Lexi .
`` My great great grandad served in WW1 and my two great grandads in WW2 , '' said Freya .
`` All we know about my great great grandad , Herbert George Toy , is that he was born 10th January 1898 and fought in WW1 .
My great grandad , Cyril Hawins Davies , was in the Royal Navy during WW2 .
The only photo I have of him , in uniform , is his wedding photo from 1943 .
In this photo , Herbert George Toy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Great Nan .
“ Finally , there ’ s my great grandad , Alfred William Coleman , but everyone called him Bill , and he served in Burma with the Royal Engineers during WW2 .
He can be seen circled in the group photo from his time in Burma where he was a driver , but sadly his lorry was blown up and there were few survivors .
“ Unfortunately , he never got over losing many of his friends in this incident and once he left the army never drove again because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ medals he got as they were stolen many years ago , but after asking family members they have since applied to the war office to confirm what medals he had .
We know that he definitely got the Burma Star . ''
Eva said : `` My great grandmother was a sergeant in the Second World War .
`` I believe she also once served tea to the Queen Mother during a visit to where she was based . ''
Joseph explained : `` My great great grandad Matthew Johnson was with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ War .
`` He was captured and spent time in a POW camp . ''
Britain ’ s Got Talent is on ITV on Saturday at 8pm .
Which war heroes have inspired you ?
Let us know in the comments below .

EXCLUSIVE: Tonight's episode of Britain's Got Talent on ITV features inspiring children's choir D-Day Juniors who remember the heroes of generations past
As they were packed off to fight for their country, some only teenagers, their thoughts will inevitably have been of their families.
And now, in a special tribute to war heroes’ incredible efforts and sacrifice for our country, their great-great grandchildren will this weekend proudly beam their pictures on screen during a prime time TV show.
On Saturday, children’s choir D-Day Juniors move the Britain’s Got Talent judges with an original song called Pass It On, which is about passing on the memory to the younger generation of the heroes who went before us.
The 20-strong choir of girls and one boy range in age from six to 17 and were set up by 2018 final act The D-Day Darlings 10 months ago.
Image: Photo by Dymond/Thames/Syco/Shutterstock) Photo by Dymond/Thames/Syco/Shutterstock)
Lexi Birchley, 14, from Kingsbury, Warks, says: “We worry the memory of military men and women are being lost because it was so long ago. So we sing to thank them and in the hope young people will watch us sing and feel a connection.
“We would love to perform for charities that support veterans and their families.”
Millie
"My great grandfather was called Edward Robert Arber who was known as Ted," said Millie.
"He was born in 195 and at 18 went went to war as part of the Pal’s Battalions. He was a Private in the Suffolk Regiment and was sent to northern France to fight.
"Within the first year he was shot in the arm. He was sent back to the UK, then, as soon as his wounds had healed, he was sent back to France. Almost immediately, he was shot again.
"Again, once recovered, he was sent back to France, this time to The Somme. It was during this battle that he was hit with mustard gas. He was repatriated again, this time for good.
"His lungs were damaged, and he was blind for a year after he came home."
Alexandra
“My great grandfather, Stanley Wragg, served in the Second World War," said Alexandra. "He volunteered and was enlisted on October 12 1939 into the Staffordshire Regiment.
"He started training in Worksop, and when moving to Portsmouth, he wrote a letter to his sweetheart, Edna May Shorthouse to propose.
"But Stanley had no postage stamp and threw the letter out of the train window onto the platform in Nottingham, shouting ‘can you please post that for me?. Some kind person obviously did, as she received the letter and accepted. Their daughter, my Nana, Carole still has this letter."
Lexi
“My great grandfather Henry Minshull served as a Royal Marine in the Second World War," revealed Lexi.
Freya
"My great great grandad served in WW1 and my two great grandads in WW2," said Freya.
"All we know about my great great grandad, Herbert George Toy, is that he was born 10th January 1898 and fought in WW1. My great grandad, Cyril Hawins Davies, was in the Royal Navy during WW2. The only photo I have of him, in uniform, is his wedding photo from 1943. In this photo, Herbert George Toy can also be seen next to my Great Nan.
“Finally, there’s my great grandad, Alfred William Coleman, but everyone called him Bill, and he served in Burma with the Royal Engineers during WW2. He can be seen circled in the group photo from his time in Burma where he was a driver, but sadly his lorry was blown up and there were few survivors.
“Unfortunately, he never got over losing many of his friends in this incident and once he left the army never drove again because of it. We are unsure what medals he got as they were stolen many years ago, but after asking family members they have since applied to the war office to confirm what medals he had. We know that he definitely got the Burma Star."
Eva
Eva said: "My great grandmother was a sergeant in the Second World War.
"I believe she also once served tea to the Queen Mother during a visit to where she was based."
Joseph
Joseph explained: "My great great grandad Matthew Johnson was with the Durham Light Infantry during the First World War.
"He was captured and spent time in a POW camp."
Britain’s Got Talent is on ITV on Saturday at 8pm.
Which war heroes have inspired you? Let us know in the comments below.


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thedailymirror--2020-05-08--Baby penguins born at Chester Zoo named after NHS heroes in heartwarming tribute

Keepers at Chester Zoo have come up with an adorable way to honour the selfless efforts of NHS staff by naming five newly hatched penguins after NHS hospitals .
In an adorable video filmed by the park , the tiny babies can be seen starting to spread their wings in the sunshine .
Their care team hoped the five feathered siblings would put a smile on the faces of hardworking nurses and doctors .
One little male has been named Thomas , after St Thomas ’ Hospital , London where Prime Minister Boris Johnson was nursed back to health , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Another bundle of fluff is called Arrowe , after Arrowe Park Hospital , in The Wirral , where the first UK coronavirus patients were treated .
Their sister has been named Countess as the zoo ’ s nearest clinic is Countess of Chester Hospital .
Finally , keepers opted for Florence and Bevan , after infamous nurse Florence Nightingale and Aneurin Bevan who founded the NHS .
The fluffy group have all been weighed and are in top condition , as shown in the video .
They ’ re clearly absolutely loving getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ zoo life .
Lead Penguin Keeper , Anne Morris , said : “ Although it ’ s still early days , the chicks look really healthy and the parents are doing a fab job of caring for their new arrivals.
” The cute clip , shows the parent penguins are fast becoming very busy birds , despite the chicks ’ first days mostly consisting of cuddles in their nest .
Soon their offspring will become super hungry and chomp their way through enough fish to treble their bodyweight in a matter of weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - one of the rarest species of penguin on Earth .
While the litter will help the breeding programme run by Chester Zoo , their wild counterparts are struggling to survive as their homeland of Peru and Chile is hit with climate change and over-fishing .
Of the 17 species of penguin , Humboldts are among the most at risk and are classed as vulnerable to extinction by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature .
But luckily Chester Zoo , is renowned worldwide for its conservation projects , so hopefully we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these little penguins soon .

The Chester zookeepers were delighted when five rare Humboldt penguins arrived and they decided to use the opportunity to pay tribute to the truly amazing work of our frontline NHS staff and hospitals
Keepers at Chester Zoo have come up with an adorable way to honour the selfless efforts of NHS staff by naming five newly hatched penguins after NHS hospitals.
In an adorable video filmed by the park, the tiny babies can be seen starting to spread their wings in the sunshine.
Their care team hoped the five feathered siblings would put a smile on the faces of hardworking nurses and doctors.
One little male has been named Thomas, after St Thomas’ Hospital, London where Prime Minister Boris Johnson was nursed back to health, after he caught the deadly bug.
Another bundle of fluff is called Arrowe, after Arrowe Park Hospital, in The Wirral, where the first UK coronavirus patients were treated.
Their sister has been named Countess as the zoo’s nearest clinic is Countess of Chester Hospital.
Finally, keepers opted for Florence and Bevan, after infamous nurse Florence Nightingale and Aneurin Bevan who founded the NHS.
The fluffy group have all been weighed and are in top condition, as shown in the video.
They’re clearly absolutely loving getting lots of attention and are nestling into zoo life.
Lead Penguin Keeper, Anne Morris, said: “Although it’s still early days, the chicks look really healthy and the parents are doing a fab job of caring for their new arrivals.”
The cute clip, shows the parent penguins are fast becoming very busy birds, despite the chicks’ first days mostly consisting of cuddles in their nest.
Soon their offspring will become super hungry and chomp their way through enough fish to treble their bodyweight in a matter of weeks.
The tiny siblings are Humboldt penguins - one of the rarest species of penguin on Earth.
While the litter will help the breeding programme run by Chester Zoo, their wild counterparts are struggling to survive as their homeland of Peru and Chile is hit with climate change and over-fishing.
Of the 17 species of penguin, Humboldts are among the most at risk and are classed as vulnerable to extinction by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.
But luckily Chester Zoo, is renowned worldwide for its conservation projects, so hopefully we’ll get plenty of updates about these little penguins soon.


thedailymirror--2020-05-08--Coronation Street tragedy as Leanne and Steve's son diagnosed with grim disease

Coronation Street star Jane Danson has spoken about her toughest plot yet , as her screen tot is diagnosed with a life-limiting and incurable illness .
Leanne Battersby and partner Steve McDonald , played by Simon Gregson , are devastated to learn son Oliver , three , has a mitochondrial disorder .
In the months to come Leanne and Steve will be forced to come to terms with the heartbreaking diagnosis which will leave Oliver with a life limiting illness for which there is currently no cure .
Coronation Street ’ s research team worked closely with The Lily Foundation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ funds research into mitochondrial disease , to ensure the storyline closely reflects the experiences of families with children with mitochondrial disorders .
Jane , 41 , said : “ I ’ ve been lucky to have so many stories over 20-odd years but this one feels different .
It is overwhelming .
“ This one could break her and it feels like it ’ s the one where I ’ ve got the most responsibility to get it right.
” Jane had guidance from charity The Lily Foundation , whose founder Liz Curtis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She said : “ It was harrowing hearing what happened to Lily but also amazing to hear how people come through this.
” Mitochondria are the powerhouses of cells and dysfunction can hit any organ or system .
Iain MacLeod , boss of the ITV soap , hopes to raise awareness of such conditions and remove the taboo around them , leading to more funding into research .
He explained : `` This is a story about a family coming to terms with the most difficult news anyone can face and the ways @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in unpredictable ways .
`` Above all , we wanted to do justice to the stories of the many thousands of families who have to deal with diagnoses similar to Oliver ’ s , be it a mitochondrial disorder or another life-limiting condition . ''
Coronation Street ’ s research team worked closely with The Lily Foundation , a charity that supports families and funds research into mitochondrial disease , to ensure the storyline closely reflects the experiences of families with children with mitochondrial disorders .
Professor Robert McFarland from the Wellcome Centre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consulted to ensure script accuracy .
Viewers will have to wait and see how Leanne and Steve react to the heartbreaking news , along with the effect the news will have on their relationships with partners Nick Tilsley and Tracy Barlow , respectively * If you are affected or are living with someone who has a mitochondrial disease , for information about the disease and the support available please visit www.thelilyfoundation.org.uk .
* Coronation Street airs Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV

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Coronation Street is set to tackle another hard-hitting storyline as Steve McDonald and Leanne Battersby's son Oliver is diagnosed with mitochondrial disorder
Coronation Street star Jane Danson has spoken about her toughest plot yet, as her screen tot is diagnosed with a life-limiting and incurable illness.
Leanne Battersby and partner Steve McDonald, played by Simon Gregson, are devastated to learn son Oliver, three, has a mitochondrial disorder.
In the months to come Leanne and Steve will be forced to come to terms with the heartbreaking diagnosis which will leave Oliver with a life limiting illness for which there is currently no cure.
Coronation Street’s research team worked closely with The Lily Foundation, a charity that supports families and funds research into mitochondrial disease, to ensure the storyline closely reflects the experiences of families with children with mitochondrial disorders.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Jane, 41, said: “I’ve been lucky to have so many stories over 20-odd years but this one feels different. It is overwhelming.
“This one could break her and it feels like it’s the one where I’ve got the most responsibility to get it right.” Jane had guidance from charity The Lily Foundation, whose founder Liz Curtis lost her daughter to the condition.
She said: “It was harrowing hearing what happened to Lily but also amazing to hear how people come through this.”
Image: ITV) ITV)
Mitochondria are the powerhouses of cells and dysfunction can hit any organ or system.
Iain MacLeod, boss of the ITV soap, hopes to raise awareness of such conditions and remove the taboo around them, leading to more funding into research.
He explained: "This is a story about a family coming to terms with the most difficult news anyone can face and the ways in which this strengthens and shatters relationships in unpredictable ways.
"Above all, we wanted to do justice to the stories of the many thousands of families who have to deal with diagnoses similar to Oliver’s, be it a mitochondrial disorder or another life-limiting condition."
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Coronation Street’s research team worked closely with The Lily Foundation, a charity that supports families and funds research into mitochondrial disease, to ensure the storyline closely reflects the experiences of families with children with mitochondrial disorders.
Professor Robert McFarland from the Wellcome Centre for Mitochondrial Research in Newcastle was also consulted to ensure script accuracy.
Viewers will have to wait and see how Leanne and Steve react to the heartbreaking news, along with the effect the news will have on their relationships with partners Nick Tilsley and Tracy Barlow, respectively
* If you are affected or are living with someone who has a mitochondrial disease, for information about the disease and the support available please visit www.thelilyfoundation.org.uk.
* Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-05-08--German towns forced to re-impose lockdown after coronavirus rates spike

Towns in Germany have been forced to bring back lockdown measures after a new spike in infections .
States who eased restrictions had agreed that they would re-impose them if the number of cases hit 50 per 100,000 .
This has now happened in North Rhine-Westphalia , where 150 workers at a slaughterhouse in Coesfeld tested positive for the virus .
It brought the state 's infection rate to 61 per 100,000 , and means other planned moves to ease restrictions now can not go ahead .
The UK and other governments across the world will be looking to Germany @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the lockdown after Chancellor Angela Merkel gave the green light to the country 's 16 states .
Two towns in the state of Thuringia , in eastern Germany , are also being put back on lockdown after recoding a rate of 80 infections per 100,000 people .
Chief administrator Martina Schweinsburg , said : `` To be clear : We 're not going to put the entire district in quarantine just two small towns were particularly affected . ''
Restaurants and gyms in Germany will be allowed to reopen on Monday , except @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spike .
Boris Johnson is set to address the public to reveal his `` road map '' to bring the country out of lockdown .
Downing Street has reiterated that the Prime Minister will exercise “ maximum caution ” when he announces lockdown changes on Sunday .
Mr Johnson ’ s official spokesman said : “ The PM is clear that we are going to adopt an approach of maximum caution .
“ I think that is obviously reflected in comments the First Ministers have made in public .
”

An increase in the infection rate in North Rhine-Westphalia and Thuringia states mean strict measures have to be reintroduced. It comes after Angela Merkel allowed local authorities to begin easing their lockdowns
Towns in Germany have been forced to bring back lockdown measures after a new spike in infections.
States who eased restrictions had agreed that they would re-impose them if the number of cases hit 50 per 100,000.
This has now happened in North Rhine-Westphalia, where 150 workers at a slaughterhouse in Coesfeld tested positive for the virus.
It brought the state's infection rate to 61 per 100,000, and means other planned moves to ease restrictions now cannot go ahead.
The UK and other governments across the world will be looking to Germany to see how it copes with easing the lockdown after Chancellor Angela Merkel gave the green light to the country's 16 states.
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Two towns in the state of Thuringia, in eastern Germany, are also being put back on lockdown after recoding a rate of 80 infections per 100,000 people.
Chief administrator Martina Schweinsburg, said: "To be clear: We're not going to put the entire district in quarantine just two small towns were particularly affected."
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Restaurants and gyms in Germany will be allowed to reopen on Monday, except in the areas that have seen a spike.
Boris Johnson is set to address the public to reveal his "road map" to bring the country out of lockdown.
Downing Street has reiterated that the Prime Minister will exercise “maximum caution” when he announces lockdown changes on Sunday.
Mr Johnson’s official spokesman said: “The PM is clear that we are going to adopt an approach of maximum caution.
“I think that is obviously reflected in comments the First Ministers have made in public.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-08--June Bernicoff dead: Gogglebox star's heartfelt final goodbye in letter to fans

Gogglebox 's June Bernicoff shared her emotional goodbye to fans in a letter published after her death .
The reality star died aged 82 surrounded by her family at her home on May 5 earlier this week .
June and her late husband Leon won the hearts of the nation when they rocketed to fame from their sofa while starring on Gogglebox .
They built up a loyal fan base after they first graced our screens in March 2013 .
June quit the show immediately after her husband of 57 years died and she said it would never be the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , she made the move to be closer to her family before her own death .
In an unpublished letter , June shared her final thoughts about moving out of her family home with her fans .
She opened up about her `` emotional '' goodbye to Liverpool before she made the move to be closer to her family .
She wrote in a letter published by the Liverpool Echo : `` Our lovely home in Chalfont Road in Allerton – the living room of which was so familiar to millions of Gogglebox @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a family home .
Before the children arrived , and after they left , it was mine and Leon ’ s home and I naturally thought it might be very emotional saying goodbye to it .
`` But the strange thing was , once everything was moved and packed away , and myself and my daughters walked round it one last time , it was just a shell .
I think the spirit of Chalfont Road went when Leon passed away – it was never quite the same .
She added : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ died , Leon said : `` We don ’ t want to move , do we ? ''
But I think he would have been 100 % behind my move .
Obviously , I had my doubts .
One sale fell through and I did think `` Am I right to move ? ''
But I think a lot had left the house when Leon died .
It had been OUR home . ''
June and Leon 's love story spanned three decades and they were married for 57 years of their time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ daughters and three grandchildren .
Celebrity poured in their tributes on social media for the Gogglebox star from all walks of showbiz .
Former Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt led the tributes for June across social media .

In an unpublished letter, June Bernicoff shared her final thoughts about moving out of her family home with her fans
Gogglebox's June Bernicoff shared her emotional goodbye to fans in a letter published after her death.
The reality star died aged 82 surrounded by her family at her home on May 5 earlier this week.
June and her late husband Leon won the hearts of the nation when they rocketed to fame from their sofa while starring on Gogglebox.
They built up a loyal fan base after they first graced our screens in March 2013.
June quit the show immediately after her husband of 57 years died and she said it would never be the same without him in 2017.
Also, she made the move to be closer to her family before her own death.
In an unpublished letter, June shared her final thoughts about moving out of her family home with her fans.
She opened up about her "emotional" goodbye to Liverpool before she made the move to be closer to her family.
Image: Daily Record) Daily Record)
She wrote in a letter published by the Liverpool Echo : "Our lovely home in Chalfont Road in Allerton – the living room of which was so familiar to millions of Gogglebox viewers – was, first and foremost, a family home. Before the children arrived, and after they left, it was mine and Leon’s home and I naturally thought it might be very emotional saying goodbye to it.
"But the strange thing was, once everything was moved and packed away, and myself and my daughters walked round it one last time, it was just a shell. I think the spirit of Chalfont Road went when Leon passed away – it was never quite the same.
She added: "A couple of weeks before he died, Leon said: "We don’t want to move, do we?" But I think he would have been 100% behind my move. Obviously, I had my doubts. One sale fell through and I did think "Am I right to move?" But I think a lot had left the house when Leon died. It had been OUR home."
June and Leon's love story spanned three decades and they were married for 57 years of their time together.
Off-screen the couple had two daughters and three grandchildren.
Celebrity poured in their tributes on social media for the Gogglebox star from all walks of showbiz.
Former Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt led the tributes for June across social media.


thedailymirror--2020-05-08--Gwyneth Paltrow thinks Elon Musk's choice of baby name is weirder than her own

Gwyneth Paltrow has joked that she and ex-hubby Chris Martin have been knocked of the top spot for `` the most controversial baby name . ''
Gwyneth and Chris named their daughter , now 15 , Apple , which was met with a mixed response when she was born back in 2004 .
But now she 's claimed that the mantra 's been snatched from them after Tesla CEO and girlfriend Grimes named their newborn X Æ A-12 .
It 's the name that sent Twitter into meltdown and had fans all over the world begging for answers over how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to an Instagram post by InTheStyle , wrote : `` # chrismartin I think we got beat for most controversial baby name . ''
Elon eventually got around to telling the world what we 're supposed to call his child , telling that it was girlfriend Grimes - real name Claire Elise Boucher - who was the real mastermind behind it .
Speaking on The Joe Rogan Experience , he revealed : `` It 's just the letter X and then the Æ is pronounced 'Ash . '
`` A-12 is my contribution @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pretty great . ''
The 48 year old went on to say : `` I think it 's better being older and having a kid .
`` I appreciate it more .
Babies are awesome .
They 're little lovebugs , wonderful , it 's great . ''
While this is Grimes ' first child , he has five kids with ex-wife Justine Wilson .
They also had another son but he died in 2002 of sudden infant death syndrome at 10 weeks old .
Meanwhile , Gwyneth has explained before the reasoning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Chris - with whom she also shares 14 year old Moses - floated it as a name during her pregnancy .
`` When we were first pregnant , '' she told Oprah Winfrey , `` Her daddy said , 'If it 's a girl I think her name should be Apple . '
`` It sounded so sweet and it conjured such a lovely picture for me .
Apples are so sweet and they 're wholesome , and it 's biblical . ''

Gwyneth and then husband Chris Martin named their newborn daughter Apple in 2004, but Gwyneth reckons Elon has topped even that
Gwyneth Paltrow jokes Elon Musk's choice of baby names is even weirder than her own
Gwyneth Paltrow has joked that she and ex-hubby Chris Martin have been knocked of the top spot for "the most controversial baby name."
Gwyneth and Chris named their daughter, now 15, Apple, which was met with a mixed response when she was born back in 2004.
But now she's claimed that the mantra's been snatched from them after Tesla CEO and girlfriend Grimes named their newborn X Æ A-12.
It's the name that sent Twitter into meltdown and had fans all over the world begging for answers over how to pronounce it.
Gwyneth, replying to an Instagram post by InTheStyle, wrote: "#chrismartin I think we got beat for most controversial baby name."
Image: Getty) Getty)
Elon eventually got around to telling the world what we're supposed to call his child, telling that it was girlfriend Grimes - real name Claire Elise Boucher - who was the real mastermind behind it.
Speaking on The Joe Rogan Experience, he revealed: "It's just the letter X and then the Æ is pronounced 'Ash.'
"A-12 is my contribution. Coolest plane ever. It's pretty great."
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
The 48 year old went on to say: "I think it's better being older and having a kid.
"I appreciate it more. Babies are awesome. They're little lovebugs, wonderful, it's great."
While this is Grimes' first child, he has five kids with ex-wife Justine Wilson.
Image: Instagram) Instagram) Image: Getty Images North America) Getty Images North America)
They also had another son but he died in 2002 of sudden infant death syndrome at 10 weeks old.
Meanwhile, Gwyneth has explained before the reasoning behind "Apple."
She explained that Chris - with whom she also shares 14 year old Moses - floated it as a name during her pregnancy.
"When we were first pregnant," she told Oprah Winfrey, "Her daddy said, 'If it's a girl I think her name should be Apple.'
"It sounded so sweet and it conjured such a lovely picture for me. Apples are so sweet and they're wholesome, and it's biblical."


thedailymirror--2020-05-08--Andy Robertson explains why Liverpool stars fear letting Jurgen Klopp down

Jurgen Klopp is the kind of manager players truly fear to look in the eye if they have ever let him down .
But that is not because of any ferocious ‘ hair-dryer ’ tendencies from the Liverpool boss , far from it .
Instead , it is the German ’ s qualities as a leader and an incredible human being that inspires a real loyalty and respect .
Anfield defender Andy Robertson has revealed some fascinating details of Klopp ’ s management style , saying it is a love of his players and the ability to see each as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the job .
Speaking to Peter Crouch on the former Liverpool striker ’ s podcast , Robertson referred to a video following the Champions League win in Madrid last year , which detailed six incredible minutes when the Reds manager walked to every one of his players on the pitch at the final whistle and spoke to each personally with real emotion .
“ I ’ ve seen that video – I think that is one of his biggest strengths , he adapts to different situations and people around him , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people who need an arm around them , the people who maybe need a bit of tough love .
“ Some managers kind of put on a front for the cameras but what you see is what you get with him .
What he is in front of the cameras and in the press conferences is exactly what he is like .
He doesn ’ t change for any situation.
” Robertson also speaks about working at Marks and Spencer in Glasgow when he was in the final year of sixth form at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Klopp was a store manager he ’ d have the place bouncing that ’ s for sure .
He ’ d be hugging all the staff and stuff , and all the customers.
” Klopp has been described by Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson as a friend of the players…but not their best friend .
And Robertson agrees .
They know exactly who is boss at Anfield , and he admits that some of the German ’ s outbursts on the touchline during matches are X-rated .
He said : “ I ’ d @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when he 's out on the pitch , that would be an entertaining watch !
” But away from the game itself , the Scotland skipper insists that far from the emotional , often fiery character fans see stalking the touchline with a manic expression across his features , Klopp is calm and studied .
He portrays an image of a man with humanity first , a person who cares about his players and genuinely cares about each one .
“ He does everything for you , he ’ s like a father @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s like the manager , ” said Robertson .
“ He ’ s everything for us and so then when you let him down you don ’ t really want to go and see him , you can ’ t look him in the eye any more .
“ You don ’ t want to let any manager down , but when you have a good relationship with them , a personal relationship , then it gets a wee bit tougher to look them in the eye when you make a mistake .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ are having a conversation before training then the manager will sometimes come in and join the conversation , that ’ s the kind of guy he is.
” Robertson also dismissed the notion that Klopp employs the same teacup throwing and hair-dryer screaming techniques that characterised Sir Alex Ferguson ’ s half-time team talks during his Old Trafford reign .
The Liverpool manager is actually far more technical , tactical and analytical than he is given credit for , and it is this side which is most seen in the dressing room .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ calm , and then at full time he always takes a day to think about what he wants to say , and then we have a meeting the day after , ” added Robertson .
“ So in fairness he ’ s not that annoyed .
He takes it out on you more when you ’ re on the pitch , and then when you get off he ’ s okay , very calm.
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Reds left-back has outlined the qualities that make Klopp an outstanding manager - and reveals he struggles to look his boss in the eye if he's made a mistake
Jurgen Klopp is the kind of manager players truly fear to look in the eye if they have ever let him down.
But that is not because of any ferocious ‘hair-dryer’ tendencies from the Liverpool boss, far from it. Instead, it is the German’s qualities as a leader and an incredible human being that inspires a real loyalty and respect.
Anfield defender Andy Robertson has revealed some fascinating details of Klopp’s management style, saying it is a love of his players and the ability to see each as an individual that makes him so good at the job.
Speaking to Peter Crouch on the former Liverpool striker’s podcast, Robertson referred to a video following the Champions League win in Madrid last year, which detailed six incredible minutes when the Reds manager walked to every one of his players on the pitch at the final whistle and spoke to each personally with real emotion.
“I’ve seen that video – I think that is one of his biggest strengths, he adapts to different situations and people around him,” said Robertson.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
“He knows the people who need an arm around them, the people who maybe need a bit of tough love.
“Some managers kind of put on a front for the cameras but what you see is what you get with him. What he is in front of the cameras and in the press conferences is exactly what he is like. He doesn’t change for any situation.”
Robertson also speaks about working at Marks and Spencer in Glasgow when he was in the final year of sixth form at school.
He said: “If Klopp was a store manager he’d have the place bouncing that’s for sure. He’d be hugging all the staff and stuff, and all the customers.”
Klopp has been described by Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson as a friend of the players…but not their best friend.
And Robertson agrees. They know exactly who is boss at Anfield, and he admits that some of the German’s outbursts on the touchline during matches are X-rated.
He said: “I’d love to have a microphone on him when he's out on the pitch, that would be an entertaining watch!”
But away from the game itself, the Scotland skipper insists that far from the emotional, often fiery character fans see stalking the touchline with a manic expression across his features, Klopp is calm and studied.
Image: SIPA USA/PA Images) SIPA USA/PA Images)
He portrays an image of a man with humanity first, a person who cares about his players and genuinely cares about each one.
“He does everything for you, he’s like a father figure for you, then he’s like the manager,” said Robertson.
“He’s everything for us and so then when you let him down you don’t really want to go and see him, you can’t look him in the eye any more.
“You don’t want to let any manager down, but when you have a good relationship with them, a personal relationship, then it gets a wee bit tougher to look them in the eye when you make a mistake.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
“If four or five of us are having a conversation before training then the manager will sometimes come in and join the conversation, that’s the kind of guy he is.”
Robertson also dismissed the notion that Klopp employs the same teacup throwing and hair-dryer screaming techniques that characterised Sir Alex Ferguson’s half-time team talks during his Old Trafford reign.
The Liverpool manager is actually far more technical, tactical and analytical than he is given credit for, and it is this side which is most seen in the dressing room.
“At half time he is very calm, and then at full time he always takes a day to think about what he wants to say, and then we have a meeting the day after,” added Robertson.
“So in fairness he’s not that annoyed. He takes it out on you more when you’re on the pitch, and then when you get off he’s okay, very calm.”
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thedailymirror--2020-05-08--Jennifer Aniston's PR addresses claims Brad Pitt's daughter calls her 'mummy'

Jennifer Aniston 's PR have addressed reports the daughter of ex-husband Brad Pitt has been calling the star `` mummy '' .
It has been claimed Shiloh Jolie-Pitt , 13 , has grown very to her father 's close friend and ex-wife Jennifer after spending more time with her .
Sources claimed Shiloh had developed a `` special bond '' with Jen as they hung out together before the national lockdown .
The apparent insider also shared with New Idea magazine the new-found friendship between the pair has led to Shiloh wanting to call Jennifer `` mummy . ''
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been spending so much time together and been bonding , it felt like a natural next step for Shiloh . ''
However , now a representative for Jennifer has spoken out about the claims .
A representative for Jennifer Aniston told Express.co.uk : `` This is just another complete fabrication and has no relationship to reality . ''
Jennifer began dating Brad in 1998 before they married in 2000 .
Brad embarked on a relationship with his Mr and Mrs Smith co-star Angelina Jolie shortly after the demise of his marriage to Jen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ together and Shiloh is their fourth child .
The pair separated in 2016 when Angelina filed for divorce , with the marriage coming to a formal end last year .
Jennifer , meanwhile , married actor Justin Theroux in 2015 before they separated in 2017 .
Speculation has been rife about Brad and Jennifer 's increasingly close friendship after they were pictured jubilantly reuniting backstage at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in January .
Both of them won awards at the ceremony , with Brad winning for his role in Quentin Tarantino film @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jennifer for her Apple TV series , The Morning Show .
Meanwhile , Jennifer has been busy struggling with boredom in lockdown as she finds herself watching her washing machine .
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Reports have suggested that Brad Pitt's daughter with Angelina Jolie, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, has been referring to Jennifer Aniston as 'mummy'
Jennifer Aniston's PR spills all on claims Brad Pitt's daughter calls her 'mummy'
Jennifer Aniston 's PR have addressed reports the daughter of ex-husband Brad Pitt has been calling the star "mummy".
It has been claimed Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, 13, has grown very to her father's close friend and ex-wife Jennifer after spending more time with her.
Sources claimed Shiloh had developed a "special bond" with Jen as they hung out together before the national lockdown.
The apparent insider also shared with New Idea magazine the new-found friendship between the pair has led to Shiloh wanting to call Jennifer "mummy."
The source added: "They’ve been spending so much time together and been bonding, it felt like a natural next step for Shiloh."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
However, now a representative for Jennifer has spoken out about the claims.
A representative for Jennifer Aniston told Express.co.uk : "This is just another complete fabrication and has no relationship to reality."
Image: Getty Images for Netflix) Getty Images for Netflix)
Jennifer began dating Brad in 1998 before they married in 2000.
The pair remained married until 2005.
Brad embarked on a relationship with his Mr and Mrs Smith co-star Angelina Jolie shortly after the demise of his marriage to Jen.
Brad and Angelina have six children together and Shiloh is their fourth child.
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The pair separated in 2016 when Angelina filed for divorce, with the marriage coming to a formal end last year.
Jennifer, meanwhile, married actor Justin Theroux in 2015 before they separated in 2017.
Speculation has been rife about Brad and Jennifer's increasingly close friendship after they were pictured jubilantly reuniting backstage at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in January.
Both of them won awards at the ceremony, with Brad winning for his role in Quentin Tarantino film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Jennifer for her Apple TV series, The Morning Show.
Meanwhile, Jennifer has been busy struggling with boredom in lockdown as she finds herself watching her washing machine.
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thedailymirror--2020-05-08--Phillip Schofield poses for first family lockdown photo with Steph and girls

It 's the first time they have all been pictured together since the This Morning star moved out of the £2million family home .
Dad-of-two Phillip bought a flat after he come out as gay after nearly 27 years of marriage to Steph .
They have remained great friends and most recently enjoyed a murder mystery party together as a family .
The TV star posed with his wife Stephanie , daughters Molly and Ruby as well as Ruby 's boyfriend for an Instagram post .
They were hosting a very glamorous and over the top murder mystery party to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ caught the eye in a hot pink top while both her daughters dressed for the occasion in black .
Phillip completely changed his looks for a lockdown murder mystery .
This Morning 's presenter was in his element as he unbuttoned his shirt , slipped on cowboy boots and arranged his hair in a tousled style .
His transformed look was uploaded onto his Instagram page on Friday ahead of his virtual murder mystery party .
Completely in character , the TV sensation popped a toothpick into his mouth while the picture was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Phillip also threw on a pair of shades which made him appear casually cool for the picture .
The daytime ITV star posed up a storm in front of the overflowing wisteria which burst into colour behind him .
Excited about his lockdown project , Phillip also shared scripts from the Murder In Hollywoodland game on his Instagram .
Murder In Hollywoodland has imagined a star-studded yacht party as Lucas Cameronburg was shooting his biggest film he has ever made .
In a twist of fate , Cameronburg was murdered by one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's up to the rest of the party-goers to solve the murder mystery .
Phillip has taken on the character of Eli while he enrolled on the murder mystery bash .
Amid lockdown , the broadcast presenter moved out of his family home he shared with his grown up daughters - Ruby and Molly - and his wife Steph .
The ITV personality come out as gay after being married for nearly 27 years to his wife Steph .
Phillip has finally started settling into his new bachelor pad following his departure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Morning has been ploughing on for viewers throughout the coronavirus pandemic .
The star admitted continuing work as mostly normal has managed to help him keep his head amid the COVID-19 outbreak .
He said : `` It 's very good for the head is n't it .
I think this has saved my head actually , being able to come in here and keep going . ''

It's the first time Phillip has been pictured together with his wife Steph and their grown up daughters since the This Morning star moved out of the £2million family home
Phillip Schofield poses for family lockdown photo after return for murder mystery party
Phillip Schofield shared a rare family photograph during lockdown on Friday.
It's the first time they have all been pictured together since the This Morning star moved out of the £2million family home.
Dad-of-two Phillip bought a flat after he come out as gay after nearly 27 years of marriage to Steph.
They have remained great friends and most recently enjoyed a murder mystery party together as a family.
The TV star posed with his wife Stephanie, daughters Molly and Ruby as well as Ruby's boyfriend for an Instagram post.
They were hosting a very glamorous and over the top murder mystery party to keep themselves entertained in quarantine.
Steph caught the eye in a hot pink top while both her daughters dressed for the occasion in black.
Phillip completely changed his looks for a lockdown murder mystery.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
This Morning's presenter was in his element as he unbuttoned his shirt, slipped on cowboy boots and arranged his hair in a tousled style.
His transformed look was uploaded onto his Instagram page on Friday ahead of his virtual murder mystery party.
Completely in character, the TV sensation popped a toothpick into his mouth while the picture was taken outside his new bachelor pad.
Phillip also threw on a pair of shades which made him appear casually cool for the picture.
The daytime ITV star posed up a storm in front of the overflowing wisteria which burst into colour behind him.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Excited about his lockdown project, Phillip also shared scripts from the Murder In Hollywoodland game on his Instagram.
Murder In Hollywoodland has imagined a star-studded yacht party as Lucas Cameronburg was shooting his biggest film he has ever made.
In a twist of fate, Cameronburg was murdered by one of the guests at the dinner party and it's up to the rest of the party-goers to solve the murder mystery.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Phillip has taken on the character of Eli while he enrolled on the murder mystery bash.
Amid lockdown, the broadcast presenter moved out of his family home he shared with his grown up daughters - Ruby and Molly - and his wife Steph.
The ITV personality come out as gay after being married for nearly 27 years to his wife Steph.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Phillip has finally started settling into his new bachelor pad following his departure from the £2million family home.
This Morning has been ploughing on for viewers throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
The star admitted continuing work as mostly normal has managed to help him keep his head amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
He said: "It's very good for the head isn't it. I think this has saved my head actually, being able to come in here and keep going."