thedailymirror--2020-07-31--Autumn lockdown may 'shut pubs and ban family meet-ups' so schools can open

Brits could face an autumn ban from meeting family while there are fears pubs may have to close to allow children to return to school .
Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty said England has `` probably '' reached the limit of easing the coronavirus lockdown , or is close to it after plans to ease more restrictions were cancelled .
Boris Johnson reversed the decision to allow casinos , bowling alleys and beauty salons to reopen on August 1 for at least a fortnight .
But they could have to wait even longer after a recent spike in cases means @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ease social distancing measures any further .
The Prime Minister was asked if there would have to be `` trade-offs '' to meet his goal of getting all pupils back in England 's schools from September 1 .
And there are fears from experts that these could include a national ban on social meet-ups indoors and possibly the closing of pubs .
People may also once again be asked to avoid using public transport , reports say .
He replied at a press conference : `` Your basic point is a very good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looking at here .
`` I do believe getting our children back to school on September 1 ... that should be a national priority . ''
And Prof Whitty spelt out the grim situation more clearly .
He said : “ The idea that we can open up everything and keep the virus under control is clearly wrong .
`` I think what we 're seeing from the data from ONS and other data is that we have probably reached near the limit or the limits of what we can do in terms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what that means potentially is that if we wish to do more things in the future , we may have to do less of some other things .
`` And these will be difficult trade-offs , some of which will be decisions for government and some of which are for all of us as citizens to do .
`` But we have to be realistic about this .
The idea that we can open up everything and keep the virus under control is clearly wrong .
“ And what we ’ re seeing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outer edge of what we can do - and therefore , choices will need to be made .
“ People I think are very clear , for example , that schools are an absolute priority for the welfare of children.
” The trade-offs could see families asked to avoid using public transport or meeting other households from September .
Some experts also fear pubs and restaurants may also have to close in order to allow schools to reopen fully in September .
Sir Jeremy Farrar , Chair of the Wellcome Trust , told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ choices and trade-offs ” that would include workplaces , public transport , pubs and “ many others ” .
It comes as the Government 's scientific advisory group for emergencies - or SAGE , says there needs to be `` sufficient headroom '' in the rate of Covid-19 infections in order for schools to reopen safely .
On June 23 , the group said there `` may be a need to change measures at the end of the summer in order to be able to keep R below 1 whilst proceeding with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meeting on July 9 highlighted that the spread from children to adults `` appears to be low '' and outbreaks in schools `` are extensions of community outbreaks and comprise small numbers , rather than indicating that schools are high-risk settings '' .
However , scientists warned it is `` important to ensure that there will be enough 'room ' in terms of the epidemic to open schools in September '' .
It follows the news that local lockdown measures were announced in parts of the North West of England and areas of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ households meeting indoors or in gardens following a spike in virus cases .
Mr Johnson told the briefing on Friday : `` As we see these rises around the world , we ca n't fool ourselves that we are exempt .
We must be willing to react to the first signs of trouble . ''
He added : `` We can not be complacent and I wo n't stand by and allow this virus to threaten to cause more pain and more heartache in our country . ''
He said that , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that we should squeeze that brake pedal in order to keep the virus under control '' .
The measures leave Mr Johnson 's prediction that things would return to normal by Christmas in tatters amid fears of a second wave of coronavirus .
The Office for National Statistics released its latest data on new Covid-19 infections which show there were 4,200 fresh cases from July 20 to 26 – up from 2,800 the previous week .
And the Government ’ s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies announced it is “ no longer confident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England ” .
As the UK death rate rose by 120 to 46,119 on Friday , Mr Johnson insisted the reopening of society had always been  “ conditional on continued progress against the virus ” .
He said : “ The prevalence of the virus in the community , in England , is likely to be rising for the first time since May . ''
The PM also introduced yet another slogan – “ Hands , face , space , get a test ” .
Explaining it , he added : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wash our hands , cover our faces , keep our distance and get a test if we have symptoms .
”

Chris Whitty says we have "probably" reached the "limits of what we can do in terms of opening up society”
Chris Whitty says we have "probably" reached the "limits of what we can do in terms of opening up society”
Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty admitted there will be 'difficult trade-offs' to allow schools to reopen fully in September, which could see pubs close and meet-ups banned
Brits could face an autumn ban from meeting family while there are fears pubs may have to close to allow children to return to school.
Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty said England has "probably" reached the limit of easing the coronavirus lockdown, or is close to it after plans to ease more restrictions were cancelled.
Boris Johnson reversed the decision to allow casinos, bowling alleys and beauty salons to reopen on August 1 for at least a fortnight.
But they could have to wait even longer after a recent spike in cases means it may no longer be possible to ease social distancing measures any further.
The Prime Minister was asked if there would have to be "trade-offs" to meet his goal of getting all pupils back in England's schools from September 1.
And there are fears from experts that these could include a national ban on social meet-ups indoors and possibly the closing of pubs.
People may also once again be asked to avoid using public transport, reports say.
He replied at a press conference: "Your basic point is a very good one about the trade-offs that we're looking at here.
"I do believe getting our children back to school on September 1... that should be a national priority."
And Prof Whitty spelt out the grim situation more clearly.
He said: “The idea that we can open up everything and keep the virus under control is clearly wrong.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
"I think what we're seeing from the data from ONS and other data is that we have probably reached near the limit or the limits of what we can do in terms of opening up society.
"So what that means potentially is that if we wish to do more things in the future, we may have to do less of some other things.
"And these will be difficult trade-offs, some of which will be decisions for government and some of which are for all of us as citizens to do.
Image: Getty Images/Cultura RF) Getty Images/Cultura RF)
"But we have to be realistic about this. The idea that we can open up everything and keep the virus under control is clearly wrong.
“And what we’re seeing is that that we are at the outer edge of what we can do - and therefore, choices will need to be made.
“People I think are very clear, for example, that schools are an absolute priority for the welfare of children.”
The trade-offs could see families asked to avoid using public transport or meeting other households from September.
Image: EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
Some experts also fear pubs and restaurants may also have to close in order to allow schools to reopen fully in September.
Sir Jeremy Farrar, Chair of the Wellcome Trust, told The Sun reopening schools was about “choices and trade-offs” that would include workplaces, public transport, pubs and “many others”.
It comes as the Government's scientific advisory group for emergencies - or SAGE, says there needs to be "sufficient headroom" in the rate of Covid-19 infections in order for schools to reopen safely.
On June 23, the group said there "may be a need to change measures at the end of the summer in order to be able to keep R below 1 whilst proceeding with the planned reopening of schools".
Image: Corbis via Getty Images) Corbis via Getty Images)
A meeting on July 9 highlighted that the spread from children to adults "appears to be low" and outbreaks in schools "are extensions of community outbreaks and comprise small numbers, rather than indicating that schools are high-risk settings".
However, scientists warned it is "important to ensure that there will be enough 'room' in terms of the epidemic to open schools in September".
It follows the news that local lockdown measures were announced in parts of the North West of England and areas of West Yorkshire, banning people from different households meeting indoors or in gardens following a spike in virus cases.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Mr Johnson told the briefing on Friday: "As we see these rises around the world, we can't fool ourselves that we are exempt. We must be willing to react to the first signs of trouble."
He added: "We cannot be complacent and I won't stand by and allow this virus to threaten to cause more pain and more heartache in our country."
He said that, with numbers rising, "our assessment is that we should squeeze that brake pedal in order to keep the virus under control".
The measures leave Mr Johnson's prediction that things would return to normal by Christmas in tatters amid fears of a second wave of coronavirus.
Image: PA) PA)
The Office for National Statistics released its latest data on new Covid-19 infections which show there were 4,200 fresh cases from July 20 to 26 – up from 2,800 the previous week.
And the Government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies announced it is “no longer confident that R is currently below one in England”.
As the UK death rate rose by 120 to 46,119 on Friday, Mr Johnson insisted the reopening of society had always been “conditional on continued progress against the virus”.
He said: “The prevalence of the virus in the community, in England, is likely to be rising for the first time since May."
The PM also introduced yet another slogan – “Hands, face, space, get a test”. Explaining it, he added: “We need to follow the rules, wash our hands, cover our faces, keep our distance and get a test if we have symptoms.”


thedailymirror--2020-07-31--Frank Lampard told who Chelsea should sign next after top target Kai Havertz

Frank Lampard has been told who Chelsea should sign next after top transfer target Kai Havertz .
While Lampard is busy preparing his players for Saturday 's FA Cup final against Arsenal at Wembley , things are moving fast behind the scenes at Stamford Bridge .
Bayer Leverkusen star Havertz is believed to be Chelsea 's priority target with the signings of Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech already in the bag for a combined £89million .
The west London side have also been linked with Leicester left-back Ben Chilwell and West Ham midfielder Declan Rice as Lampard 's beefs up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the Premier League and Champions League next season .
But once the expected signing of Havertz is wrapped up - which is set to cost Chelsea upwards of £70m - the next position they should target is a goalkeeper .
That 's the opinion of former Manchester United and Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov - and the player he suggests is one who has been heavily linked with Chelsea this summer .
“ They for sure need a goalkeeper and Jan Oblak would be a great option , ” Berbatov told Betfair .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of the world 's finest keepers , but with three years left on his contract at Atletico Madrid , he would be expected to cost the Blues around £72m .
On top of the cash already splashed to land Werner and Ziyech from RB Leipzig and Ajax respectively , plus the expected outlay on Havertz , that would appear to be a stretch - especially after Chelsea spent a similar amount on Kepa Arrizabalaga two years ago .
Manager Lampard appears to have lost confidence in Arrizabalaga , having dropped the £71.5m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clash with Wolves , in favour of veteran Willy Caballero .
Another option for the Blues could be Barcelona keeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen , with Spanish radio station Cadena Ser having reported that Chelsea have made an offer to the 28-year-old .
Ter Stegen is contracted to Barca for another two years , so like Oblak could be difficult to prise away .
But Lampard is believed to have been impressed with the German international 's composure on the ball and distribution .
Whether or not Chelsea land one of their goalkeeper targets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Lampard 's signings so far - and says Havertz would be an `` amazing '' addition .
“ Timo Werner was a good deal , and Willian looks like he might stay if they win the FA Cup , '' said Berbatov ahead of Saturday 's final .
`` There are still rumours about Kai Havertz who would be an amazing player for them .
”

FRANK LAMPARD BELIEVES FA CUP WIN WOULD ONLY BE SMALL STEP ON CHELSEA'S JOURNEY
FRANK LAMPARD BELIEVES FA CUP WIN WOULD ONLY BE SMALL STEP ON CHELSEA'S JOURNEY
As Chelsea prepare to face Arsenal in Saturday's FA Cup final at Wembley, there's plenty going on behind the scenes as Lampard's side strengthen ahead of next season
Frank Lampard told who Chelsea should sign next after transfer priority Kai Havertz
Frank Lampard has been told who Chelsea should sign next after top transfer target Kai Havertz.
While Lampard is busy preparing his players for Saturday's FA Cup final against Arsenal at Wembley, things are moving fast behind the scenes at Stamford Bridge.
Bayer Leverkusen star Havertz is believed to be Chelsea's priority target with the signings of Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech already in the bag for a combined £89million.
The west London side have also been linked with Leicester left-back Ben Chilwell and West Ham midfielder Declan Rice as Lampard's beefs up his squad ready for a fresh assault on the Premier League and Champions League next season.
But once the expected signing of Havertz is wrapped up - which is set to cost Chelsea upwards of £70m - the next position they should target is a goalkeeper.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
That's the opinion of former Manchester United and Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov - and the player he suggests is one who has been heavily linked with Chelsea this summer.
“They for sure need a goalkeeper and Jan Oblak would be a great option,” Berbatov told Betfair.
Oblak, 27, is regarded as one of the world's finest keepers, but with three years left on his contract at Atletico Madrid, he would be expected to cost the Blues around £72m.
On top of the cash already splashed to land Werner and Ziyech from RB Leipzig and Ajax respectively, plus the expected outlay on Havertz, that would appear to be a stretch - especially after Chelsea spent a similar amount on Kepa Arrizabalaga two years ago.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Manager Lampard appears to have lost confidence in Arrizabalaga, having dropped the £71.5m man for last Sunday’s crucial clash with Wolves, in favour of veteran Willy Caballero.
Another option for the Blues could be Barcelona keeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, with Spanish radio station Cadena Ser having reported that Chelsea have made an offer to the 28-year-old.
Ter Stegen is contracted to Barca for another two years, so like Oblak could be difficult to prise away. But Lampard is believed to have been impressed with the German international's composure on the ball and distribution.
Whether or not Chelsea land one of their goalkeeper targets this summer, Berbatov has been impressed with Lampard's signings so far - and says Havertz would be an "amazing" addition.
“Timo Werner was a good deal, and Willian looks like he might stay if they win the FA Cup," said Berbatov ahead of Saturday's final.
"There are still rumours about Kai Havertz who would be an amazing player for them.”


thedailymirror--2020-07-31--I'm A Celeb and The Vamps star James McVey forced to postpone wedding

James McVey of The Vamps and I ’ m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here !
fame has revealed his wedding to Kirstie Brittain has been put on hold .
The 27-year-old had been planning to tie-the-knot with the 24-year-old model later this year , but plans have been derailed by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic .
James and Kirstie became engaged in January last year when the Can We Dance singer got down on one knee weeks after he appeared on ITV ’ s reality show I ’ m A Celeb .
But the swapping of vows and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020 after the ongoing health crisis posed by COVID-19 robbed them of their dream wedding plans .
Speaking to Metro , James said : I think we ’ re going to postpone it .
“ It is meant for November , but the problem is that the government haven ’ t really set out any plans for how weddings can go back to normal .
Thirty people can be at a reception , but have to be socially distanced .
“ We have elderly relatives in Liverpool who would have to travel down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ married .
Kirstie and I are thinking it ’ s best to postpone it until Halloween next year.
” James ’ s band The Vamps are back with a new song called Married In Vegas and a new album titled Cherry Blossom due for release on 16 October .
His engagement to Kirstie came after he competed on I ’ m A Celeb in 2018 – and fellow campmate Harry Redknapp helped the young star pick out an engagement ring .
James told Hello !
magazine last year : `` Harry said he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was ready to do it and I thought , I may as well just do it.
” The singer explained that he arranged to meet Harry a few days after Christmas 2018 at Franses , a jeweller in Bournemouth .
He revealed : “ By the time Harry arrived I had already chosen the ring ; as soon as I saw it I knew it was the one .

The chart topping singer was due to tie-the-knot with model Kirstie Brittain later this year but has seen plans derailed and now the couple are moving the date of their big day
James McVey of The Vamps and I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! fame has revealed his wedding to Kirstie Brittain has been put on hold.
The 27-year-old had been planning to tie-the-knot with the 24-year-old model later this year, but plans have been derailed by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
James and Kirstie became engaged in January last year when the Can We Dance singer got down on one knee weeks after he appeared on ITV’s reality show I’m A Celeb.
But the swapping of vows and a family filled celebration have been abandoned for 2020 after the ongoing health crisis posed by COVID-19 robbed them of their dream wedding plans.
Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images) Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Speaking to Metro, James said: I think we’re going to postpone it.
“It is meant for November, but the problem is that the government haven’t really set out any plans for how weddings can go back to normal. Thirty people can be at a reception, but have to be socially distanced.
“We have elderly relatives in Liverpool who would have to travel down to Dorset where we’re getting married. Kirstie and I are thinking it’s best to postpone it until Halloween next year.”
Image: James McVey/Instagram) James McVey/Instagram)
James’s band The Vamps are back with a new song called Married In Vegas and a new album titled Cherry Blossom due for release on 16 October.
His engagement to Kirstie came after he competed on I’m A Celeb in 2018 – and fellow campmate Harry Redknapp helped the young star pick out an engagement ring.
James told Hello! magazine last year: "Harry said he knew a really good jeweller whenever I was ready to do it and I thought, I may as well just do it.”
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
The singer explained that he arranged to meet Harry a few days after Christmas 2018 at Franses, a jeweller in Bournemouth.
He revealed: “By the time Harry arrived I had already chosen the ring; as soon as I saw it I knew it was the one.
"And Harry loved it too.”


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thedailymirror--2020-07-31--Guess our mystery picture location and you could win a prize - how to enter

The Mirror Travel mystery picture competition for August has been revealed - can you guess where we are ?
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This month's picture shows a small, northerly capital city which is a very popular tourist destination and cruise ship port of call. It has a beautiful old town.
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CLUE 1: Time to put your Sunday best on, I am going to.
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CLUE 3: Would you find a noncommittal linnet twitchers group here?
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thedailymirror--2020-07-31--BBC chair David Clementi on how organisation will still help pensioners in need

So much of what has been said about the BBC ’ s new TV licence scheme for over 75s is either misleading or wrong .
I want to break down some of the myths , because it ’ s important that pensioners in particular really understand what ’ s changed .
First , the BBC has not decided to take free licences away from over 75s .
It was the Government who funded free licences in the past ; it was the Government who decided to stop paying for them .
The BBC thought long and hard about what we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new scheme to help those who need it most .
The result is that any household with someone aged over 75 who receives pension credit is now entitled to a free TV licence , paid for by the BBC .
In other words , we ’ re providing extra help to those older pensioners who , according to the Government , need it most .
These are people who have worked hard all their lives .
They are among the most likely to feel lonely or isolated .
Some are vulnerable .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many rely on TV and radio for day-to-day companionship .
Some say that the BBC has somehow gone back on what was agreed .
But there was never any agreement that the BBC would keep the Government scheme going .
Both Government ministers and the BBC recognised at the time that change was likely .
Partly that ’ s because copying the Government ’ s scheme would have cost us £745 million a year .
That ’ s equivalent to the combined budget of BBC Two , BBC Four , the BBC News @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Radio 5live , plus some of our local radio stations and more .
And the cost would rise to £1 billion a year by the end of the decade .
That would mean substantial cuts to our services .
It would mean a BBC very different from the one we know our oldest audiences in particular depend on .
Some say we could afford to do more if we stopped employing our biggest stars .
In fact , even if we employed no presenters paid over £150,000 , we would only save £10 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t add up .
And 4 out of 5 members of the public tell us they want the BBC to feature the highest quality presenters , actors and reporters .
So this was a tough decision for us to have to take .
But we believe it ’ s the fairest possible .
Our focus now is on two priorities .
First , safety .
In this health crisis , we have spent the past few months making sure no one will need to leave their home to claim for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one .
Second , care .
We ’ ve set up special contact centres to help people during this time .
We know many will need specific support , so we ’ ve been working with organisations such as the Alzheimer ’ s Society and RNIB to make sure the needs of vulnerable people are taken into account .
Already we ’ ve received over 450,000 applications for a free licence .
Around 1 million more are eligible .
No one needs to do anything immediately .
Everyone will receive guidance in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time and support they need to make the transition to the new scheme .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Sir David Clementi, Chairman of the BBC)

Sir David Clementi, Chairman of the BBC, writes for the Mirror and breaks down the 'myths' around the new TV license scheme and promises the organisation will still help pensioners in need
BBC chairman David Clementi on how organisation will still help pensioners in need
So much of what has been said about the BBC’s new TV licence scheme for over 75s is either misleading or wrong.
I want to break down some of the myths, because it’s important that pensioners in particular really understand what’s changed.
First, the BBC has not decided to take free licences away from over 75s. It was the Government who funded free licences in the past; it was the Government who decided to stop paying for them.
The BBC thought long and hard about what we could do to create and fund a new scheme to help those who need it most.
The result is that any household with someone aged over 75 who receives pension credit is now entitled to a free TV licence, paid for by the BBC.
In other words, we’re providing extra help to those older pensioners who, according to the Government, need it most.
Image: PA) PA)
These are people who have worked hard all their lives. They are among the most likely to feel lonely or isolated. Some are vulnerable. The coronavirus crisis has highlighted just how much many rely on TV and radio for day-to-day companionship.
Some say that the BBC has somehow gone back on what was agreed. But there was never any agreement that the BBC would keep the Government scheme going. Both Government ministers and the BBC recognised at the time that change was likely.
Partly that’s because copying the Government’s scheme would have cost us £745 million a year. That’s equivalent to the combined budget of BBC Two, BBC Four, the BBC News Channel, the BBC Scotland channel, Radio 5live, plus some of our local radio stations and more. And the cost would rise to £1 billion a year by the end of the decade.
That would mean substantial cuts to our services. It would mean a BBC very different from the one we know our oldest audiences in particular depend on.
Image: Newcastle Chronicle) Newcastle Chronicle)
Some say we could afford to do more if we stopped employing our biggest stars. In fact, even if we employed no presenters paid over £150,000, we would only save £10 million per year. The figures simply don’t add up. And 4 out of 5 members of the public tell us they want the BBC to feature the highest quality presenters, actors and reporters.
So this was a tough decision for us to have to take. But we believe it’s the fairest possible.
Our focus now is on two priorities.
First, safety. In this health crisis, we have spent the past few months making sure no one will need to leave their home to claim for a free TV licence or to pay for one.
Second, care. We’ve set up special contact centres to help people during this time. We know many will need specific support, so we’ve been working with organisations such as the Alzheimer’s Society and RNIB to make sure the needs of vulnerable people are taken into account.
Already we’ve received over 450,000 applications for a free licence. Around 1 million more are eligible.
No one needs to do anything immediately. Everyone will receive guidance in the weeks ahead. Everyone will have the time and support they need to make the transition to the new scheme.


thedailymirror--2020-07-31--Tories’ TV licence betrayal of over-75s could backfire in bill for £855million

The Tories ’ free TV licence betrayal of over-75s could backfire and cost the Treasury £855million more every year as campaigners encourage OAPs to sign up for Pension Credits .
From today only those over 75 and receiving the credit will get the benefit , which will leave an estimated 3.7 million OAPs £157.50 out of pocket every year .
The Government thought that forcing the BBC to fund the lifeline would save them £745m a year , but Office for Budget Responsibility figures show the amount of unclaimed pension credits stands at £1.6billion annually .
The increased costs from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out an extra £855m every year .
Age UK are encouraging an estimated 590,000 eligible over-75s to claim the Pension Credit , which is means-tested , they are due .
The BBC says keeping licences free for all over-75s would mean closing BBC2 , BBC4 , the BBC News Channel , BBC Scotland and Radio 5 Live .
Caroline Abrahams , of charity Age UK said successful claimants “ could find themselves £2,000 better off a year ” .
Over-75s have been entitled to a free TV licence since 2000 .
The BBC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to people on Pension Credit after the Tories broke a 2017 manifesto promise to keep licences free .
We reported how pensioners took to the streets yesterday to protest the move .
A Downing Street spokesman said the BBC “ must now look at how it can use its income to deliver for all ages by making efficiencies .
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Pension Credit costs will hit the Treasury but the Government thought that forcing the BBC to fund the lifeline would save them £745m a year - Age UK are encouraging an estimated 590,000 eligible over-75s to claim the benefit
Tories’ TV licence betrayal of over-75s could backfire in bill for £855million
The Tories’ free TV licence betrayal of over-75s could backfire and cost the Treasury £855million more every year as campaigners encourage OAPs to sign up for Pension Credits.
From today only those over 75 and receiving the credit will get the benefit, which will leave an
estimated 3.7 million OAPs £157.50 out of pocket every year.
The Government thought that forcing the BBC to fund the lifeline would save them £745m a year, but Office for Budget Responsibility figures show the amount of unclaimed pension credits stands at £1.6billion annually.
The increased costs from more claims could mean the Government pays out an extra £855m every year.
Image: Newcastle Chronicle) Newcastle Chronicle)
Age UK are encouraging an estimated 590,000 eligible over-75s to claim the Pension Credit, which is means-tested, they are due.
The BBC says keeping licences free for all over-75s would mean closing BBC2, BBC4, the BBC News Channel, BBC Scotland and Radio 5 Live.
Caroline Abrahams, of charity Age UK said successful claimants “could find themselves £2,000 better off a year”.
Image: Jonathan Buckmaster/Daily Express) Jonathan Buckmaster/Daily Express)
Over-75s have been entitled to a free TV licence since 2000.
The BBC is being forced to restrict the benefit to people on Pension Credit after the Tories broke a 2017 manifesto promise to keep licences free.
We reported how pensioners took to the streets yesterday to protest the move.
A Downing Street spokesman said the BBC “must now look at how it can use its income to deliver for all ages by making efficiencies.”


thedailymirror--2020-07-31--ADVERTORIAL: Goodwood racing tips: Who to back - plus get a free £5 Betfair Exchange Bet

The 1m6f handicap at 14:25 looks a good race and I ’ m siding with Kings Advice , who won this race last year , off a mark of 108 .
The Mark Johnston-trained runner runs off 104 on Saturday , after a below par performance on unsuitable ground last time out , and that looks very workable indeed .
The ground at Goodwood seems to be getting quicker and quicker all week and Kings Advice loves a quicker surface , with four wins from six runs on good-to-form .
He loves it here , having won both his starts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Festival triumph Everything is in place for him to run a massive race from the front , especially with a number of other Johnston runners in the race who could provide Kings Advice with a good deal of protection from horses coming from behind .
The 15/2 price looks a bit of value in this field .
A pair at double figure prices for the Stewards I like two at nice prices in the Stewards Cup at 15:35 .
First up is the 11/1 chance , Kimifive , who got no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Newmarket 's July Meeting , but looked in good form nonetheless .
He showed on that run that he ’ s still very well handicapped even on a 4lb higher mark than his last win , which came over seven furlongs around here .
Cieren Fallon takes 3lb of that 4lb off his back and the booking is significant as he 's the go-to claimer in these big handicaps .
Kimifive goes well on the ground ( two wins and two places from 14 runs on the surface ) and has that seven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in this big field competitive handicap .
He also has the plum draw in stall one against the far rail on that golden highway of new fresh ground .
In all he has a massive chance and is worth an each-way bet .
The other I like in the race at a massive price of 33/1 is Terentum Star .
David Griffiths ’ eight-year-old is drawn alongside Kimifive in stall two and if he gets on a roll here at this track that he has the running style to run a massive race @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well handicapped on a mark of 90 with his last five wins having come off marks of 90 , 93 , 98 , 91 and 95 .
He has two wins and a place from seven runs on the likely surface and has twice won at this time of year .
He 's definitely worth a small each-way bet at a huge price on Betfair .
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Betfair’s Alan Thompson picks out his best bets for Saturday’s fifth and final day of the Festival…
The 1m6f handicap at 14:25 looks a good race and I’m siding with Kings Advice , who won this race last year, off a mark of 108.
The Mark Johnston-trained runner runs off 104 on Saturday, after a below par performance on unsuitable ground last time out, and that looks very workable indeed.
The ground at Goodwood seems to be getting quicker and quicker all week and Kings Advice loves a quicker surface , with four wins from six runs on good-to-form. He loves it here, having won both his starts at the track, including last year’s Festival triumph
Everything is in place for him to run a massive race from the front, especially with a number of other Johnston runners in the race who could provide Kings Advice with a good deal of protection from horses coming from behind. The 15/2 price looks a bit of value in this field.
A pair at double figure prices for the Stewards
I like two at nice prices in the Stewards Cup at 15:35. First up is the 11/1 chance, Kimifive , who got no run whatsoever in the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket's July Meeting, but looked in good form nonetheless.
He showed on that run that he’s still very well handicapped even on a 4lb higher mark than his last win, which came over seven furlongs around here.
Cieren Fallon takes 3lb of that 4lb off his back and the booking is significant as he's the go-to claimer in these big handicaps.
Kimifive goes well on the ground (two wins and two places from 14 runs on the surface) and has that seven furlong stamina that will be of use in this big field competitive handicap.
He also has the plum draw in stall one against the far rail on that golden highway of new fresh ground. In all he has a massive chance and is worth an each-way bet.
The other I like in the race at a massive price of 33/1 is Terentum Star . David Griffiths’ eight-year-old is drawn alongside Kimifive in stall two and if he gets on a roll here at this track that he has the running style to run a massive race close to the pace.
He's well handicapped on a mark of 90 with his last five wins having come off marks of 90, 93, 98, 91 and 95. He has two wins and a place from seven runs on the likely surface and has twice won at this time of year. He's definitely worth a small each-way bet at a huge price on Betfair.
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thedailymirror--2020-07-31--Katie Price goes partying in wheelchair as Junior pushes her up a hill

Katie Price is n't letting being in a wheelchair spoil her holiday .
The former glamour model is currently in Turkey with her new beau Carl Woods , 31 , and her kids Junior , 15 , and Princess , 13 .
Yesterday , she suffered a horrific injury when she broke both her feet and ankles in an accident at a theme park .
She wo n't be able to walk for up to six months and is currently using a wheelchair to get around .
After Mirror Online revealed that Katie is staying on her holiday until the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to fly home early , the 42-year-old was filmed heading on a night out with the help of her son Junior .
Carl filmed Katie as Junior pushed her along the street .
And she was dressed to impress in a figure-hugging strappy pink dress .
Resting her pink handbag on her lap , Katie appeared in good spirits as she was pushed along by her son , who she shares with ex-husband Peter Andre .
In the video posted to Carl 's Instagram story , Junior asks his mum if she 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is , before adding : `` Thanks for pushing me , son . ''
`` I 'll let you go downhill , '' he jokes .
And she says : `` No do n't , I 've got no seatbelt on . ''
Earlier tonight , we revealed that Katie was seeing out the rest of her holiday as she did n't want to let her kids down .
Her representative exclusively told us : `` Katie promised the kids this holiday , and Princess needs it after going through a hard time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kids first , and even though she 's in a tremendous amount of discomfort , she does n't want to let the kids down by making them fly home early .
She wo n't let this slow her down .
`` A lot of people thought the kids were being sarcastic in Katie 's video last night when they said they were having the best holiday ever , but they were n't , they 're genuinely having a brilliant time and Katie does n't want to ruin that for them . ''
Since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inundated with support and is eternally grateful for it .
Her rep added : `` Katie is so grateful for the support she 's been shown and wants to thank everyone who has reached out .
`` She 's especially grateful for the people who have been reaching out with concerns about how this could affect her mental health . ''

KATIE PRICE LETS SON JUNIOR PUSH WHEELCHAIR AS SHE PARTIES ON DURING TURKISH HOLIDAY
KATIE PRICE LETS SON JUNIOR PUSH WHEELCHAIR AS SHE PARTIES ON DURING TURKISH HOLIDAY
The former glamour model may have broken her feet and ankles, but it's clear she won't let her wheelchair get in the way of a good night out
Katie Price goes on night out in wheelchair as Junior pushes her up a hill
Katie Price isn't letting being in a wheelchair spoil her holiday.
The former glamour model is currently in Turkey with her new beau Carl Woods, 31, and her kids Junior, 15, and Princess, 13.
Yesterday, she suffered a horrific injury when she broke both her feet and ankles in an accident at a theme park.
She won't be able to walk for up to six months and is currently using a wheelchair to get around.
After Mirror Online revealed that Katie is staying on her holiday until the end, despite reports she was going to fly home early, the 42-year-old was filmed heading on a night out with the help of her son Junior.
Carl filmed Katie as Junior pushed her along the street.
And she was dressed to impress in a figure-hugging strappy pink dress.
Image: Katie Price/Instagram) Katie Price/Instagram)
Resting her pink handbag on her lap, Katie appeared in good spirits as she was pushed along by her son, who she shares with ex-husband Peter Andre.
In the video posted to Carl's Instagram story, Junior asks his mum if she's alright, and she tells him she is, before adding: "Thanks for pushing me, son."
"I'll let you go downhill," he jokes.
And she says: "No don't, I've got no seatbelt on."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Image: Katie Price/Instagram) Katie Price/Instagram)
Earlier tonight, we revealed that Katie was seeing out the rest of her holiday as she didn't want to let her kids down.
Her representative exclusively told us: "Katie promised the kids this holiday, and Princess needs it after going through a hard time lately.
"She always puts the kids first, and even though she's in a tremendous amount of discomfort, she doesn't want to let the kids down by making them fly home early. She won't let this slow her down.
Image: Katie Price/Instagram) Katie Price/Instagram)
"A lot of people thought the kids were being sarcastic in Katie's video last night when they said they were having the best holiday ever, but they weren't, they're genuinely having a brilliant time and Katie doesn't want to ruin that for them."
Since revealing her injury, Katie has been inundated with support and is eternally grateful for it.
Her rep added: "Katie is so grateful for the support she's been shown and wants to thank everyone who has reached out.
"She's especially grateful for the people who have been reaching out with concerns about how this could affect her mental health."


thedailymirror--2020-07-31--Pregnant Dani Dyer shows blossoming bump in bikini as she basks in the sun

Dani Dyer is making sure her tan stays golden after announcing that she 's pregnant with her first child .
The Love Island winner , 24 , shocked fans earlier this week when she dropped the bombshell baby news with boyfriend Sammy Kimmence .
And Dani wasted no time making the most of Britain 's scorcher as she snapped a selfie of herself soaking up the sun .
Despite once spending all her days basking in the Mallorcan sun during her time on Love Island , Dani revealed the pregnancy has made her unable to take in as much heat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ snap with her Instagram fans , Dani looked incredible in a pink two-piece bikini as she lay under the sun .
She penned : `` Can literally sit in the sun for 5 minutes before I 'm back indoors again !
`` The heat does n't make me feel good like it used to ! ''
Dani covered her eyes from the blinding rays for the snap , but did display her blossoming baby bump for fans to see .
Dani shared news of her pregnancy earlier this week with a sweet snap @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revealed she was feeling 'lucky and grateful ' as she also shared with fans her ultrasound picture .
The mum-to-be wrote in the caption : `` Little bubba can ’ t believe you are going to be ours .
`` Me and Sammy are so excited to start this next chapter in our lives , feel so lucky and grateful . ''
Dani and the stockbroker split for four weeks back in March before deciding to get back together .
The on-off pair dated before Dani shot to fame on Love Island 2018 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the villa .
Dani then went on to win the show after falling for Essex pen salesmen Jack Fincham - only for them to break up less than a year later .
Weeks after her shock split from Jack , rumours began to swirl Dani had reunited with ex Sammy before pictures emerged of them snogging in the street confirmed the relationship was back on .
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The Love Island winner, 24, shocked fans earlier this week when she dropped the bombshell baby news with boyfriend Sammy Kimmence
Pregnant Dani Dyer shows blossoming bump in bikini as she basks in the sun
Dani Dyer is making sure her tan stays golden after announcing that she's pregnant with her first child.
The Love Island winner, 24, shocked fans earlier this week when she dropped the bombshell baby news with boyfriend Sammy Kimmence.
And Dani wasted no time making the most of Britain's scorcher as she snapped a selfie of herself soaking up the sun.
Despite once spending all her days basking in the Mallorcan sun during her time on Love Island, Dani revealed the pregnancy has made her unable to take in as much heat as she used to.
Sharing a snap with her Instagram fans, Dani looked incredible in a pink two-piece bikini as she lay under the sun.
Image: Dani Dyer/Instagram) Dani Dyer/Instagram)
She penned: "Can literally sit in the sun for 5 minutes before I'm back indoors again!
"The heat doesn't make me feel good like it used to!"
Dani covered her eyes from the blinding rays for the snap, but did display her blossoming baby bump for fans to see.
Image: Jamie Hunt Extensions/Instagram) Jamie Hunt Extensions/Instagram)
Dani shared news of her pregnancy earlier this week with a sweet snap alongside her man on Instagram.
She revealed she was feeling 'lucky and grateful' as she also shared with fans her ultrasound picture.
The mum-to-be wrote in the caption: "Little bubba can’t believe you are going to be ours.
Image: danidyer/Instagram) danidyer/Instagram)
"Me and Sammy are so excited to start this next chapter in our lives, feel so lucky and grateful."
Dani and the stockbroker split for four weeks back in March before deciding to get back together.
The on-off pair dated before Dani shot to fame on Love Island 2018 but separated ahead of her stint in the villa.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Dani then went on to win the show after falling for Essex pen salesmen Jack Fincham - only for them to break up less than a year later.
Weeks after her shock split from Jack, rumours began to swirl Dani had reunited with ex Sammy before pictures emerged of them snogging in the street confirmed the relationship was back on.
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thedailymirror--2020-07-31--Ellen DeGeneres slammed by comedian Brad Garrett over her apology to staff

Comedian and actor Brad Garrett has thrown his hat into the ring regarding the ongoing Ellen DeGeneres controversy .
The Ellen DeGeneres Show , which has run for 17 years , is much loved across the pond but its workplace culture has been met with scrutiny recently .
Allegations have been made about how staff are treated on the show .
Addressing the allegations , Ellen penned a personal address to staff in which she apologised and insisted that any mistreatment was not a reflection of the values the show was built on .
The 62 year-old also vowed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and thanked staff for their continued hard work .
Warner Bros also announced that staffing changes would be made following an investigation into claims of a toxic work environment , promising to implement `` appropriate measures to address the issues that have been raised . ''
But Everybody Loves Raymond star Brad - who appeared on the show six times between 2004 and 2007 - took issue with part of Ellen 's memo .
In part of her statement , Ellen appeared to blame underlings for not doing `` their jobs as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
`` That will now change , '' she pledged , `` and I 'm committed to ensuring this does not happen again . ''
Brad was n't satisfied , tweeting a claim that he knew multiple people who had been mistreated by Ellen herself .
`` Sorry but it comes from the top , '' he wrote , `` Know more than one who were treated horribly by her .
Common knowledge . ''
Brad did not name names , nor did he give specific examples of alleged mistreatment .
Mirror @ @ @ @ @ @ @ representatives for comment .
In 2018 , amid gossip about how she treats her staff , she hit back at the claims to The New York Times .
`` That bugs me if someone is saying that because it 's an outright lie , '' Ellen said .
During her lengthy and prestigious career , Ellen has become renowned for her bubbly attitude , `` be kind '' mantra and acts of charity .
In the memo , she wrote : `` On day one of our show , I told everyone in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Show would be a place of happiness - no one would ever raise their voice , and everyone would be treated with respect .
`` Obviously , something changed , and I am disappointed to learn this has not been the case .
And for that , I am sorry .
`` Anyone who knows me knows it 's the opposite of what I believe and what I hoped for our show . ''
The memo comes after a Buzzfeed News investigation made a series of claims about the alleged toxic culture on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of `` microaggressions '' in the work place , for which two executive producers apologised , promising to `` do better . ''
She famously came out as gay in 1997 amid a flurry of media interest .
Ellen continued in her memo : `` I 'm also learning that people who work with me and for me are speaking on my behalf and misrepresenting who I am and that has to stop .
`` As someone who was judged and nearly lost everything for just being who I am , I truly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being looked at differently , or treated unfairly , not equal , or - worse - disregarded .
`` To think that any one of you felt that way is awful to me . ''

Comic Brad, who has been a guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show six times, hit out at Ellen in a tweet amid allegations about how staff are treated on the show
Ellen DeGeneres slammed by comedian Brad Garrett over apology to staff on her show
Comedian and actor Brad Garrett has thrown his hat into the ring regarding the ongoing Ellen DeGeneres controversy.
The Ellen DeGeneres Show, which has run for 17 years, is much loved across the pond but its workplace culture has been met with scrutiny recently.
Allegations have been made about how staff are treated on the show.
Addressing the allegations, Ellen penned a personal address to staff in which she apologised and insisted that any mistreatment was not a reflection of the values the show was built on.
The 62 year-old also vowed to put a stop to it going forward, and thanked staff for their continued hard work.
Warner Bros also announced that staffing changes would be made following an investigation into claims of a toxic work environment, promising to implement "appropriate measures to address the issues that have been raised."
Image: Getty Images for The Recording A) Getty Images for The Recording A)
But Everybody Loves Raymond star Brad - who appeared on the show six times between 2004 and 2007 - took issue with part of Ellen's memo.
In part of her statement, Ellen appeared to blame underlings for not doing "their jobs as they knew I'd want them done."
"That will now change," she pledged, "and I'm committed to ensuring this does not happen again."
Brad wasn't satisfied, tweeting a claim that he knew multiple people who had been mistreated by Ellen herself.
"Sorry but it comes from the top," he wrote, "Know more than one who were treated horribly by her. Common knowledge."
Image: GC Images) GC Images)
Brad did not name names, nor did he give specific examples of alleged mistreatment.
Mirror Online has reached out to Ellen's representatives for comment.
Ellen has previously denied accusations of diva behaviour.
In 2018, amid gossip about how she treats her staff, she hit back at the claims to The New York Times.
"That bugs me if someone is saying that because it's an outright lie," Ellen said.
During her lengthy and prestigious career, Ellen has become renowned for her bubbly attitude, "be kind" mantra and acts of charity.
In the memo, she wrote: "On day one of our show, I told everyone in our first meeting that The Ellen DeGeneres Show would be a place of happiness - no one would ever raise their voice, and everyone would be treated with respect.
Image: Everett/REX/Shutterstock) Everett/REX/Shutterstock)
"Obviously, something changed, and I am disappointed to learn this has not been the case. And for that, I am sorry.
"Anyone who knows me knows it's the opposite of what I believe and what I hoped for our show."
The memo comes after a Buzzfeed News investigation made a series of claims about the alleged toxic culture on the show.
One incident made allegations of "microaggressions" in the work place, for which two executive producers apologised, promising to "do better."
Image: NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
She famously came out as gay in 1997 amid a flurry of media interest.
Ellen continued in her memo: "I'm also learning that people who work with me and for me are speaking on my behalf and misrepresenting who I am and that has to stop.
"As someone who was judged and nearly lost everything for just being who I am, I truly understand and have deep compassion for those being looked at differently, or treated unfairly, not equal, or - worse - disregarded.
"To think that any one of you felt that way is awful to me."


thedailymirror--2020-07-31--Sugababes' Keisha Buchanan shares biggest dating 'embarrassment' caused by fame

Sugababes singer Keisha Buchanan says growing up in the spotlight as part of the girl band has ruined her dating life forever .
The 35-year-old founding member of the chart topping band was just 15-years-old when she was propelled in to the public eye with the release of debut single Overload .
Keisha appeared on the first seven albums of the band – before being forced out of the group in 2009 to be replaced by singer Jade Ewen .
With decades living in the public eye , however , Keisha says she has been left with a constant reminder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the year 2000 onwards – which are causing havoc with her love life .
Speaking to the Girl Group Gossip podcast , the chart icon admitted : “ I could have definitely avoided certain hairstyles .
There was a lot going on .
“ There are photos in your mum ’ s living room somewhere in a photo album .
`` Whereas with mine , they ’ re on the net .
`` So I ’ ll meet a guy and he ’ ll be like , ‘ Oh , I Googled you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first thing that comes up .
It ’ s just embarrassing.
” In the same interview , Keisha revealed she suffered an injury recently when she was trying to do a good deed for a friend .
She revealed : “ I was trying to do something really lovely for my friend , hang up some birthday balloons , and I took a mis-step and had a really nasty fall .
“ I ’ m on the mend now and I ’ m all good.
” Last year , Sugababes fans were thrilled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to record new music .
Keisha along with original bandmate Mutya Buena and Siobhan Donaghy featured on a cover of the Sweet Female Attitude song Flowers released by DJ Spoony under their iconic Sugababes band name .
The trio confirmed last October they are working on brand new Sugababes material in celebration of the 20 year anniversary of their debut album , One Touch .

KEISHA ON BEING THROWN UNDER THE BUS AFTER SUGABABES EXIT
KEISHA ON BEING THROWN UNDER THE BUS AFTER SUGABABES EXIT
The chart topping star is cringing over something from her past – and is horrified that prospective dates discover it with a quick Google of her name before date number one
Sugababes singer Keisha Buchanan says growing up in the spotlight as part of the girl band has ruined her dating life forever.
The 35-year-old founding member of the chart topping band was just 15-years-old when she was propelled in to the public eye with the release of debut single Overload.
Keisha appeared on the first seven albums of the band – before being forced out of the group in 2009 to be replaced by singer Jade Ewen.
With decades living in the public eye, however, Keisha says she has been left with a constant reminder of some of her style mishaps from the year 2000 onwards – which are causing havoc with her love life.
Image: Getty Images for Footlocker) Getty Images for Footlocker)
Speaking to the Girl Group Gossip podcast, the chart icon admitted: “I could have definitely avoided certain hairstyles. There was a lot going on.
“There are photos in your mum’s living room somewhere in a photo album.
"Whereas with mine, they’re on the net.
Image: FilmMagic) FilmMagic)
"So I’ll meet a guy and he’ll be like, ‘Oh, I Googled you,’ and that’s the first thing that comes up. It’s just embarrassing.”
In the same interview, Keisha revealed she suffered an injury recently when she was trying to do a good deed for a friend.
She revealed: “I was trying to do something really lovely for my friend, hang up some birthday balloons, and I took a mis-step and had a really nasty fall.
“I’m on the mend now and I’m all good.”
Image: Redferns via Getty Images) Redferns via Getty Images)
Last year, Sugababes fans were thrilled to learn the original line-up had reformed to record new music.
Keisha along with original bandmate Mutya Buena and Siobhan Donaghy featured on a cover of the Sweet Female Attitude song Flowers released by DJ Spoony under their iconic Sugababes band name.
The trio confirmed last October they are working on brand new Sugababes material in celebration of the 20 year anniversary of their debut album, One Touch.


thedailymirror--2020-07-31--Beachgoers beg to be freed after hundreds trapped for hours in car park

Families begged to be freed by police after hundreds became trapped in a car park for hours .
Many were stuck in their cars during the sweltering heat on the hottest day of the year so far at a seaside town .
The beachgoers had no way out after Gwynedd Council closed the harbour area in Barmouth , Wales , to traffic earlier to help maintain social distancing measures .
Many said their day out in the sunshine was ruined by the chaotic scenes .
Gwynedd council tweeted this afternoon : “ To help limit the spread of coronavirus , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place for pedestrians in some areas .
“ To help maintain social distancing measures , the harbour area in Barmouth has been closed to traffic for the time being .
Please follow the signs that are in place.
” The road was still closed at 7.30pm , leaving hundreds trapped , reports North Wales Live .
Father of two and product designer Lee Moulton , 45 , has spent a week on holiday in the area with his family .
They were due to travel home to Chester this evening , and said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after a BMW driver knocked down signs to get out of the car park .
He said : `` The situation was crazy .
There were hundreds of cars just stuck in the car park for almost three hours .
The police should have been in the town after they closed the road but they left it up to volunteers to direct traffic and only turned up belatedly .
`` Everyone was good natured but , in the end , one guy had had enough and took the matter into his own hands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everyone followed .
He was a hero ! ''
Others begged the police to come and release the traffic .
@ Daicycling tweeted North Wales Police : `` My wife and 2 kids are stuck in standstill traffic just getting off the car park in Barmouth .
What is happening to help people get home ?
Who is governing the flow of traffic ?
They ’ ve not moved in nearly 2 hours . ''
Russell Dixon ( @ dixonrussell ) tweeted : `` My Mum , Dad , younger sister and her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now , please help @ NWPCCFoulkes @ nwpolice ... we are stuck in a car park with over 1000 cars not going anywhere for over an hour .
Help we have a 3 hour drive ahead and need to get home . ''
While Julie Wise ( @ julia_wise ) claimed she would never visit Barmouth again after being unable to park for a stay overnight at a B & B .
She said : `` @ BarmouthWales your town is a nightmare !
Why is the main road closed ?
We booked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ park so could n't stay , losing our money .
It then took 3 hours to get out of the town .
Where are the police to direct the traffic ?
I shall never come to Barmouth again ! ''

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Sarah Hodgson, Jamie Hawkins)

Many begged for police to come and let them out after Gwynedd Council closed the harbour in Barmouth to help maintain social distancing, leaving dozens of cars trapped in the car park
Families beg to be freed after hundreds trapped for hours in car park leaving beach
Families begged to be freed by police after hundreds became trapped in a car park for hours.
Many were stuck in their cars during the sweltering heat on the hottest day of the year so far at a seaside town.
The beachgoers had no way out after Gwynedd Council closed the harbour area in Barmouth, Wales, to traffic earlier to help maintain social distancing measures.
Many said their day out in the sunshine was ruined by the chaotic scenes.
Gwynedd council tweeted this afternoon: “To help limit the spread of coronavirus, we’re putting one-way systems in place for pedestrians in some areas.
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“To help maintain social distancing measures, the harbour area in Barmouth has been closed to traffic for the time being. Please follow the signs that are in place.”
The road was still closed at 7.30pm, leaving hundreds trapped, reports North Wales Live.
Father of two and product designer Lee Moulton, 45, has spent a week on holiday in the area with his family.
They were due to travel home to Chester this evening, and said they only managed to escape the town after a BMW driver knocked down signs to get out of the car park.
He said: "The situation was crazy. There were hundreds of cars just stuck in the car park for almost three hours. The police should have been in the town after they closed the road but they left it up to volunteers to direct traffic and only turned up belatedly.
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"Everyone was good natured but, in the end, one guy had had enough and took the matter into his own hands. It was like a rebellion and everyone followed. He was a hero!"
Others begged the police to come and release the traffic.
@Daicycling tweeted North Wales Police: "My wife and 2 kids are stuck in standstill traffic just getting off the car park in Barmouth. What is happening to help people get home? Who is governing the flow of traffic? They’ve not moved in nearly 2 hours."
Russell Dixon (@dixonrussell) tweeted: "My Mum, Dad, younger sister and her boyfriend are all stuck in Barmouth right now, please help @NWPCCFoulkes @nwpolice ...we are stuck in a car park with over 1000 cars not going anywhere for over an hour. Help we have a 3 hour drive ahead and need to get home."
While Julie Wise (@julia_wise) claimed she would never visit Barmouth again after being unable to park for a stay overnight at a B&B.
She said: "@BarmouthWales your town is a nightmare! Why is the main road closed? We booked a B and B but couldn't park so couldn't stay, losing our money. It then took 3 hours to get out of the town. Where are the police to direct the traffic? I shall never come to Barmouth again!"


thedailymirror--2020-07-31--Boston Marathon bomber spared death penalty after having sentence overturned

Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has had his death penalty sentence overturned .
Tsarnaev helped carry out the 2013 attack which killed three people and wounded more than 260 others .
Along with his older brother , Tsarnev set off a pair of homemade pressure-cooker bombs near the finish line of the world-renowned race , tearing through the packed crowd and causing many people to lose legs .
The First U.S .
Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston upheld much of Tsarnaev 's conviction but ordered a lower-court judge to hold a new trial strictly over what sentence Tsarnaev should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was convicted of .
A spokeswoman for U.S. Attorney Andrew Lelling said his office is reviewing the decision and will have more to say `` in the coming days and weeks . ''
A lawyer for Tsarnaev did not immediately respond to a request for comment .
US Circuit Judge O. Rogeriee Thompson , writing for the court , said that the trial judge `` fell short '' in conducting the jury selection process and ensuring it could winnow out partial jurors exposed to pretrial publicity surrounding the high-profile case .
Thompson said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and their aftermath featured `` bone-chilling '' photos and videos of Tsarnaev and his brother carrying backpacks at the marathon and of those injured and killed near its finish line .
The trial judge allowed his jury to include jurors who had `` already formed an opinion that Dzhokhar was guilty - and he did so in large part because they answered 'yes ' to the question whether they could decide this high-profile case based on the evidence . ''
Tsarnaev and his older brother Tamerlan sparked five days of panic in Boston @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they detonated two homemade pressure cooker bombs at the marathon 's finish line and then went into hiding .
Three nights later , as they attempted to flee the city , they sparked a new round of terror in Boston when they hijacked a car and then shot dead Massachusetts Institute of Technology police officer Sean Collier .
Tsarnaev 's brother died later that night after a gunfight with police , which ended when Dzhokhar ran him over with a stolen car .
Police then locked down Boston and most surrounding communities for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers conducting house-to-house searches through the suburb of Watertown , where the surviving brother was found hiding in a dry-docked boat in a backyard .
A federal jury in 2015 found Tsarnaev guilty of all 30 counts he faced and later determined he deserved execution for a bomb he planted that killed 8-year-old Martin Richard and 23-year-old Chinese exchange student Lingzi Lu .
Restaurant manager Krystle Campbell , 29 , was also killed in the attack by a bomb placed by Tamerlan .
Tsarnaev 's lawyers argued the case should not have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were exposed to heart-wrenching , wall-to-wall media coverage about the attacks and the victims , many of whom lost limbs .
Bill and Denise Richard , whose eight-year-old son Martin was the youngest fatality in the attack , in a statement printed on the front page of the Boston Globe in 2015 had asked the U.S. Department of Justice to drop its pursuit of the death penalty , saying it would only prolong their pain .
`` We know that the government has its reasons for seeking the death penalty , but the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years of appeals and prolong reliving the most painful day of our lives , '' the couple wrote in a statement titled `` To end the anguish , drop the death penalty . ''
On the day of his sentencing , Tsarnaev admitted his crimes .
`` I am sorry for the lives I have taken , for the suffering that I have caused you , for the damage I have done , irreparable damage , '' said Tsarnaev .
`` In case there is any doubt , I am guilty of this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

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Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was involved in the bombing in April 2013 which killed three and injured more than 260 others. He and his brother set off a pair of homemade pressure-cooker bombs near the finish line
Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has had his death penalty sentence overturned.
Tsarnaev helped carry out the 2013 attack which killed three people and wounded more than 260 others.
Along with his older brother, Tsarnev set off a pair of homemade pressure-cooker bombs near the finish line of the world-renowned race, tearing through the packed crowd and causing many people to lose legs.
The First U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston upheld much of Tsarnaev's conviction but ordered a lower-court judge to hold a new trial strictly over what sentence Tsarnaev should receive for the death penalty-eligible crimes he was convicted of.
Image: Boston Globe via Getty Images) Boston Globe via Getty Images)
A spokeswoman for U.S. Attorney Andrew Lelling said his office is reviewing the decision and will have more to say "in the coming days and weeks."
A lawyer for Tsarnaev did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
US Circuit Judge O. Rogeriee Thompson, writing for the court, said that the trial judge "fell short" in conducting the jury selection process and ensuring it could winnow out partial jurors exposed to pretrial publicity surrounding the high-profile case.
Thompson said the pervasive news coverage of the bombings and their aftermath featured "bone-chilling" photos and videos of Tsarnaev and his brother carrying backpacks at the marathon and of those injured and killed near its finish line.
Image: Boston Globe via Getty Images) Boston Globe via Getty Images)
The trial judge allowed his jury to include jurors who had "already formed an opinion that Dzhokhar was guilty - and he did so in large part because they answered 'yes' to the question whether they could decide this high-profile case based on the evidence."
Tsarnaev and his older brother Tamerlan sparked five days of panic in Boston on April 15, 2013, when they detonated two homemade pressure cooker bombs at the marathon's finish line and then went into hiding.
Three nights later, as they attempted to flee the city, they sparked a new round of terror in Boston when they hijacked a car and then shot dead Massachusetts Institute of Technology police officer Sean Collier.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Tsarnaev's brother died later that night after a gunfight with police, which ended when Dzhokhar ran him over with a stolen car.
Police then locked down Boston and most surrounding communities for almost 24 hours, with heavily armed officers conducting house-to-house searches through the suburb of Watertown, where the surviving brother was found hiding in a dry-docked boat in a backyard.
A federal jury in 2015 found Tsarnaev guilty of all 30 counts he faced and later determined he deserved execution for a bomb he planted that killed 8-year-old Martin Richard and 23-year-old Chinese exchange student Lingzi Lu.
Image: Reuters) Reuters)
Restaurant manager Krystle Campbell, 29, was also killed in the attack by a bomb placed by Tamerlan.
Tsarnaev's lawyers argued the case should not have been tried in Boston, where potential jurors were exposed to heart-wrenching, wall-to-wall media coverage about the attacks and the victims, many of whom lost limbs.
Bill and Denise Richard, whose eight-year-old son Martin was the youngest fatality in the attack, in a statement printed on the front page of the Boston Globe in 2015 had asked the U.S. Department of Justice to drop its pursuit of the death penalty, saying it would only prolong their pain.
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"We know that the government has its reasons for seeking the death penalty, but the continued pursuit of that punishment could bring years of appeals and prolong reliving the most painful day of our lives," the couple wrote in a statement titled "To end the anguish, drop the death penalty."
On the day of his sentencing, Tsarnaev admitted his crimes.
"I am sorry for the lives I have taken, for the suffering that I have caused you, for the damage I have done, irreparable damage," said Tsarnaev.
"In case there is any doubt, I am guilty of this attack, along with my brother."


thedailymirror--2020-07-31--Confusion and anger over northern lockdown restrictions amid Eid celebrations

Confusion surrounded fresh lockdown restrictions in the North that kicked in just as Muslims began to celebrate Eid .
More than four million people were told they can no longer visit anyone outside their household in their homes or gardens .
The crackdown across Greater Manchester , Lancashire and West Yorkshire , following a spike in coronavirus infections there , was announced late on Thursday and came into force at midnight .
Anyone ignoring the guidelines could face a £100 fine .
But the timing was a blow to Muslims as the festival of Eid began .
Health Secretary Matt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ celebrations , adding : “ We are allowing mosques and other religious places to stay open as they ’ ve done so much work to allow for Covid-secure celebration and worship.
” But Harun Khan of the Muslim Council of Britain said : “ For Muslims in the affected areas it is like being told they can not visit family and friends for Christmas on Christmas Eve itself.
” He added : “ The Government has failed to provide clarity on the shockingly short notice and reasoning behind the new rules.
” He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ notice before the new restrictions were introduced , and that there were no immediate details provided by the Government about the crackdown .
He added : “ I think that has caused some uncertainty and confusion and stress for some of our residents.
” Bradford West Labour MP Naz Shah said : “ It ’ s a new low in the way they communicate to the people of Britain.
” Wigan MP and Shadow Foreign Secretary Lisa Nandy said : “ I can not describe to you the level of chaos that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Members of the public also told of their confusion at the new guidelines .
In Bury , Greater Manchester , Lynn Beever , 53 , said : “ What is confusing is that we can go to a public place like the pub with our family , but not our friends.
” Jamie Allen , 28 , said : “ It seems weird that we can still go out shopping but we can no longer see our family properly.
” In Bradford , West Yorks , Harry Davey , 63 , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clear on many of these rules .
We don ’ t know what ’ s the right thing to do .
I wear a mask on the bus , but the driver doesn ’ t , and then I come to the pub and don ’ t wear a mask.
” Sven Tutt , 18 , said : “ I have been trying to follow the guidelines but they ’ ve often been vague .
Nothing seems to make any sense .
You can eat out in restaurants and drink in pubs , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another house now.
” Sacha Lord , night-time economy adviser for Greater Manchester , said he feared the new rules could lead to pubs , restaurants and bars closing their doors once again , devastating businesses .
He added : “ There ’ s a lot of panic at the moment .
The night-time economy only opened a few weeks ago and is on its knees , this feels like the final blow.
” Brian Booth of the West Yorkshire Police Federation , said : “ We as the police service have not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in place prior to an announcement.
” Rachel Hanley of the Lancashire Police Federation , added : “ Parts of the new regulations will be difficult , if not almost impossible , to enforce and sadly I fear it will once again be the already stretched police service taking the brunt of peoples ’ frustrations.
” The Scottish Government yesterday advised against non-essential travel between Scotland and parts of northern England following the rise in cases .
Nicola Sturgeon said Scots who are visiting the areas affected by the new restrictions must follow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when you come home , especially for symptoms ” .

More than four million people across Greater Manchester, Lancashire and West Yorkshire were told they can no longer visit anyone outside their household in their homes or gardens
Confusion surrounded fresh lockdown restrictions in the North that kicked in just as Muslims began to celebrate Eid.
More than four million people were told they can no longer visit anyone outside their household in their homes or gardens.
The crackdown across Greater Manchester, Lancashire and West Yorkshire, following a spike in coronavirus infections there, was announced late on Thursday and came into force at midnight.
Anyone ignoring the guidelines could face a £100 fine.
But the timing was a blow to Muslims as the festival of Eid began.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock denied it was aimed at curtailing celebrations, adding: “We are allowing mosques and other religious places to stay open as they’ve done so much work to allow for Covid-secure celebration and worship.”
Image: PA) PA)
But Harun Khan of the Muslim Council of Britain said: “For Muslims in the affected areas it is like being told they cannot visit family and friends for Christmas on Christmas Eve itself.”
He added: “The Government has failed to provide clarity on the shockingly short notice and reasoning behind the new rules.”
Greater Manchester Metro Mayor Andy Burnham also called for clarity.
He said he got just a few hours’ notice before the new restrictions were introduced, and that there were no immediate details provided by the Government about the crackdown.
He added: “I think that has caused some uncertainty and confusion and stress for some of our residents.”
Bradford West Labour MP Naz Shah said: “It’s a new low in the way they communicate to the people of Britain.”
Image: Getty) Getty)
Wigan MP and Shadow Foreign Secretary Lisa Nandy said: “I cannot describe to you the level of chaos that there was last night with this announcement.”
Members of the public also told of their confusion at the new guidelines.
In Bury, Greater Manchester, Lynn Beever, 53, said: “What is confusing is that we can go to a public place like the pub with our family, but not our friends.”
Jamie Allen, 28, said: “It seems weird that we can still go out shopping but we can no longer see our family properly.”
Image: PA) PA)
In Bradford, West Yorks, Harry Davey, 63, said: “The Government has not been clear on many of these rules. We don’t know what’s the right thing to do. I wear a mask on the bus, but the driver doesn’t, and then I come to the pub and don’t wear a mask.”
Sven Tutt, 18, said: “I have been trying to follow the guidelines but they’ve often been vague. Nothing seems to make any sense. You can eat out in restaurants and drink in pubs, but can’t visit family in another house now.”
Sacha Lord, night-time economy adviser for Greater Manchester, said he feared the new rules could lead to pubs, restaurants and bars closing their doors once again, devastating businesses.
Image: Getty) Getty)
He added: “There’s a lot of panic at the moment. The night-time economy only opened a few weeks ago and is on its knees, this feels like the final blow.”
Brian Booth of the West Yorkshire Police Federation, said: “We as the police service have not been afforded the time to put things in place prior to an announcement.”
Image: Getty) Getty)
Rachel Hanley of the Lancashire Police Federation, added: “Parts of the new regulations will be difficult, if not almost impossible, to enforce and sadly I fear it will once again be the already stretched police service taking the brunt of peoples’ frustrations.”
The Scottish Government yesterday advised against non-essential travel between Scotland and parts of northern England following the rise in cases.
Nicola Sturgeon said Scots who are visiting the areas affected by the new restrictions must follow the rules and “be extra vigilant when you come home, especially for symptoms”.


thedailymirror--2020-07-31--Molly-Mae Hague warns fans against lip fillers as she admits regrets

Molly-Mae Hague has urged fans to refrain from getting lip fillers as she opened up about her regretful decision to give in and get hers done .
The social media influencer , 21 , decided to do a round of Q & A with her fans , when one asked about her lips .
One curious fan asked Molly if she has had any lip fillers done , to which the former Love Island star answered honestly .
Molly confessed : `` I do , yes , but I have been thinking recently that I want to get them dissolved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 'm just not feeling it anymore . ''
The blonde bombshell - who is dating Tommy Fury - admitted that she 's holding off dissolving her lip filler as she claims she 's naturally got `` no lips '' .
She explained : `` I 've had all my other filler dissolved , so I 'm thinking I might just go ahead and get my lips dissolved , but I have literally got no lips . ''
She then demonstrated what her lips would look like if she took her fillers out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She went on : `` I do n't think you guys understand , If i was to get my lips dissolved my lips would literally be like this ...
I 'm not joking , I have no lips without filler , so ...
I need to have a little think about that one . ''
Molly opening up has spurred other fans to ask questions about cosmetic procedures , with one fan asking if her jaw fillers had completely dissolved .
The fan said : `` I want mine doing but I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Molly-Mae responded to the remark , warning fans of the `` craze '' fillers have caused .
She went on : `` I think it has [ dissolved ] , I do n't know , I think there 's still a tiny , tiny bit left in there .
`` But , my advice to anyone thinking of getting it , is : do n't .
You do n't need to .
But everyone needs to make their own decisions , I just wish I 'd never got into that whole stupid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year admitted that she 's gone 'too far ' with her lip filler .
Molly said she 'd come under 'intense scrutiny ' and was now preparing to embrace a more natural look .
Molly told fans : `` I have got most of filler dissolved , obviously I used to get filler and when I came out of Love Island I got a little bit more filler and for me that was the worst time for me coming out of the villa – the trolling I got for that was really intense @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I can understand why it happened because I went overboard with it and I didn ’ t really realise what I was doing and I just went too far .
“ It was just a really , really bad time because I had literally come out of the villa and that is the time you are most scrutinised.
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The social media influencer, 21, decided to do a round of Q&A with her fans, when one asked about her lips in particular
Molly-Mae Hague has urged fans to refrain from getting lip fillers as she opened up about her regretful decision to give in and get hers done.
The social media influencer, 21, decided to do a round of Q&A with her fans, when one asked about her lips.
One curious fan asked Molly if she has had any lip fillers done, to which the former Love Island star answered honestly.
Molly confessed: "I do, yes, but I have been thinking recently that I want to get them dissolved. I'm not sure anymore, I'm just not feeling it anymore."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
The blonde bombshell - who is dating Tommy Fury - admitted that she's holding off dissolving her lip filler as she claims she's naturally got "no lips".
She explained: "I've had all my other filler dissolved, so I'm thinking I might just go ahead and get my lips dissolved, but I have literally got no lips."
She then demonstrated what her lips would look like if she took her fillers out, jokingly making both her lips disappear.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
She went on: "I don't think you guys understand, If i was to get my lips dissolved my lips would literally be like this...I'm not joking, I have no lips without filler, so...I need to have a little think about that one."
Molly opening up has spurred other fans to ask questions about cosmetic procedures, with one fan asking if her jaw fillers had completely dissolved.
The fan said: "I want mine doing but I'm scared it'll look weird."
Molly-Mae responded to the remark, warning fans of the "craze" fillers have caused.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
She went on: "I think it has [dissolved], I don't know, I think there's still a tiny, tiny bit left in there.
"But, my advice to anyone thinking of getting it, is: don't. You don't need to. But everyone needs to make their own decisions, I just wish I'd never got into that whole stupid filler craze."
Molly earlier this year admitted that she's gone 'too far' with her lip filler.
Molly said she'd come under 'intense scrutiny' and was now preparing to embrace a more natural look.
Image: tommytntfury/Instagram) tommytntfury/Instagram)
Molly told fans: "I have got most of filler dissolved, obviously I used to get filler and when I came out of Love Island I got a little bit more filler and for me that was the worst time for me coming out of the villa – the trolling I got for that was really intense.
“It was really horrible but I can understand why it happened because I went overboard with it and I didn’t really realise what I was doing and I just went too far.
“It was just a really, really bad time because I had literally come out of the villa and that is the time you are most scrutinised.”
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thedailymirror--2020-07-31--Sperm 'snaking' theory debunked and could help couples struggling to have kids

Couples struggling to have children could have their chances boosted after a pioneering 3D filming technique revealed how sperm really swim for the first time .
The discovery by British scientists turns 350 years of science on its head which assumed their tail moved side to side “ like a snake ” .
It turns out this was an illusion created when the tiny tadpole-like organisms are viewed under a 2D microscope .
When shown in 3D sperm were shown to swim “ like a spinning top ” rotating only in one direction .
Lead author Dr Hermes Gadelha of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ figured out if they roll as they swim , much like playful otters corkscrewing through water , their one-sided stoke would average itself out , and they would swim forwards.
” The best sperm are the ones that make it to fertilise the egg while more sluggish swimmers do not make it to procreate .
Identifying which are the best swimmers is crucial to selecting sperm for fertility treatments such as IVF , which have a high failure rate .
Our assumptions about this crucial technique were until now based on a discovery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of the world ’ s earliest microscopes .
Dubbed “ the father of microbiology ” , he described sperm as having a “ tail , which , when swimming , lashes with a snake-like movement , like eels in water ” .
The swimming technique was only now identified using a 55,000 frames-a-second camera on a mechanism which moved the sample rapidly to photograph it from all angles .
Co-author Dr Alberto Darszon , of the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico , said : “ This discovery will revolutionize our understanding of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fertilization .
“ So little is known about the intricate environment inside the female reproductive tract and how sperm swimming impinge on fertilization .
“ These new tools open our eyes to the amazing capabilities sperm have.
” The ground-breaking study , published in the journal Science Advances , reveals the sperm tail is in fact wonky and only wiggles on one side .
Dr Gadelha added : “ The sperms ’ rapid and highly synchronised spinning causes an illusion when seen from above with 2D microscopes .
“ Our discovery shows sperm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for their lop-sidedness and in doing so have ingeniously solved a mathematical puzzle at a microscopic scale , by creating symmetry out of asymmetry .
“ With over half of infertility caused by male factors , understanding the human sperm tail is fundamental to developing future diagnostic tools to identify unhealthy sperm .
”

NEW RESEARCH REVEALS HOW SPERM SELLS ARE 'SPINNERS NOT SWIMMERS'
NEW RESEARCH REVEALS HOW SPERM SELLS ARE 'SPINNERS NOT SWIMMERS'
For 350 years, it was assumed sperm tail moves side to side 'like a snake' but breakthrough technology shows they actually swim 'like a spinning top' which could help men struggling to have kids
Sperm 'snaking' theory debunked - and it could help couples struggling to have kids
Couples struggling to have children could have their chances boosted after a pioneering 3D filming technique revealed how sperm really swim for the first time.
The discovery by British scientists turns 350 years of science on its head which assumed their tail moved side to side “like a snake”.
It turns out this was an illusion created when the tiny tadpole-like organisms are viewed under a 2D microscope.
When shown in 3D sperm were shown to swim “like a spinning top” rotating only in one direction.
Lead author Dr Hermes Gadelha of Bristol University said: “Human sperm figured out if they roll as they swim, much like playful otters corkscrewing through water, their one-sided stoke would average itself out, and they would swim forwards.”
The best sperm are the ones that make it to fertilise the egg while more sluggish swimmers do not make it to procreate.
Identifying which are the best swimmers is crucial to selecting sperm for fertility treatments such as IVF, which have a high failure rate.
Our assumptions about this crucial technique were until now based on a discovery by Dutch scientist Antonie van Leeuwenhoek using one of the world’s earliest microscopes.
Dubbed “the father of microbiology”, he described sperm as having a “tail, which, when swimming, lashes with a snake-like movement, like eels in water”.
The swimming technique was only now identified using a 55,000 frames-a-second camera on a mechanism which moved the sample rapidly to photograph it from all angles.
Co-author Dr Alberto Darszon, of the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, said: “This discovery will revolutionize our understanding of sperm motility and its impact on natural fertilization.
“So little is known about the intricate environment inside the female reproductive tract and how sperm swimming impinge on fertilization.
Image: Getty) Getty)
“These new tools open our eyes to the amazing capabilities sperm have.”
The ground-breaking study, published in the journal Science Advances, reveals the sperm tail is in fact wonky and only wiggles on one side.
Dr Gadelha added: “The sperms’ rapid and highly synchronised spinning causes an illusion when seen from above with 2D microscopes.
“Our discovery shows sperm have developed a swimming technique to compensate for their lop-sidedness and in doing so have ingeniously solved a mathematical puzzle at a microscopic scale, by creating symmetry out of asymmetry.
“With over half of infertility caused by male factors, understanding the human sperm tail is fundamental to developing future diagnostic tools to identify unhealthy sperm.”