thedailymirror--2020-08-10--Furious police learn of 'coronavirus beach party' designed to spread disease

Police stopped a beach party in Tenerife designed to deliberately spread coronavirus , local officials have claimed .
Officials on the island say more than 60 people were discovered attending the forbidden gathering .
Civil Guard officers and local police employed by La Orotava Town Hall halted the event around 8.30am on Saturday morning at Los Patos beach .
Security councillor Narciso Perez said officials learnt about the party from social media .
He told local press : “ Over the past few days , Civil Guard officers have discovered a kind of get-together which was being planned on social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trip to Los Patos beach designed to help the spread of Covid-19 .
“ This is a threat which has been taken very seriously .
`` The Civil Guard has carried out a thorough investigation to identify those people who organised this and they have been questioned.
” The beach , traditionally a well-known nudist beach , is closed at the moment because of a risk of landslides .
La Orotava Town Hall ’ s security department said in a statement : “ Civil Guard and local police have cleared Los Patos beach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Civil Guard has intercepted a get-together on the beach to spread Covid-19 in an area where access is currently prohibited.
” Pictures taken show armed police officers watching on as groups of youngsters , only some wearing face masks , are forced to dismantle their tents .
It was not immediately clear yesterday whether there were any Brits among those caught camping on the beach .
Signs at the top of the cliff overlooking the sand make it clear in English , German and Spanish that entry is forbidden .
The Canary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safe ’ air corridors with the UK after the British government ’ s decision on July 25 to make returning holidaymakers from Spain quarantine for two weeks .
Los Patos beach - Playa de los Patos in Spanish - is a beautiful black-sand beach on Tenerife ’ s north coast which is around three quarters of a mile long .
It is backed by rugged , dark cliffs below a banana plantation .
The beach , a favourite with naturists before it was closed , mostly disappears at high tide .
Spain was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on July 26 - with Brits given less than four hours warning .
The popular holiday destination is seeing a surge of cases , with 135,483 active cases and 28,503 deaths recorded .
Today Boris Johnson warned holidaymakers that quarantine restrictions could be imposed at any time .
The PM said : “ I don ’ t want to advise people about their individual holidays , individual decisions , they should look at the travel advice from the Foreign Office clearly .
“ But what I will say , and I hope people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the context of a global pandemic , we ’ ve got to keep looking at the data in all the countries to which British people want to travel .
“ Where it is necessary to impose restrictions or to impose a quarantine system , we will not hesitate to do so .
“ It ’ s been a huge effort for the entire population of this country to get the disease down to the levels that we are currently seeing , but we do not want reinfection and that ’ s why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very , very close eye on the data in destinations around the world .
”

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Police in Spain broke up a 'coronavirus' beach party, which had more than 60 attendees, despite a huge surge in the number of new infections across the country
Police stopped a beach party in Tenerife designed to deliberately spread coronavirus, local officials have claimed.
Officials on the island say more than 60 people were discovered attending the forbidden gathering.
Civil Guard officers and local police employed by La Orotava Town Hall halted the event around 8.30am on Saturday morning at Los Patos beach.
Security councillor Narciso Perez said officials learnt about the party from social media.
He told local press: “Over the past few days, Civil Guard officers have discovered a kind of get-together which was being planned on social media to carry out a mass camping trip to Los Patos beach designed to help the spread of Covid-19.
“This is a threat which has been taken very seriously.
"The Civil Guard has carried out a thorough investigation to identify those people who organised this and they have been questioned.”
Image: @CECOPAL_Orotava/Real Press) @CECOPAL_Orotava/Real Press)
The beach, traditionally a well-known nudist beach, is closed at the moment because of a risk of landslides.
La Orotava Town Hall’s security department said in a statement: “Civil Guard and local police have cleared Los Patos beach where 62 people were camping.
“The Civil Guard has intercepted a get-together on the beach to spread Covid-19 in an area where access is currently prohibited.”
Image: @CECOPAL_Orotava/Real Press) @CECOPAL_Orotava/Real Press)
Pictures taken show armed police officers watching on as groups of youngsters, only some wearing face masks, are forced to dismantle their tents.
It was not immediately clear yesterday whether there were any Brits among those caught camping on the beach.
Signs at the top of the cliff overlooking the sand make it clear in English, German and Spanish that entry is forbidden.
The Canary Islands has been fighting to establish ‘safe’ air corridors with the UK after the British government’s decision on July 25 to make returning holidaymakers from Spain quarantine for two weeks.
Image: @CECOPAL_Orotava/Real Press) @CECOPAL_Orotava/Real Press)
Los Patos beach - Playa de los Patos in Spanish - is a beautiful black-sand beach on Tenerife’s north coast which is around three quarters of a mile long.
It is backed by rugged, dark cliffs below a banana plantation.
The beach, a favourite with naturists before it was closed, mostly disappears at high tide.
Spain was removed from the UK's safe list on July 26 - with Brits given less than four hours warning.
The popular holiday destination is seeing a surge of cases, with 135,483 active cases and 28,503 deaths recorded.
Today Boris Johnson warned holidaymakers that quarantine restrictions could be imposed at any time.
The PM said: “I don’t want to advise people about their individual holidays, individual decisions, they should look at the travel advice from the Foreign Office clearly.
“But what I will say, and I hope people would expect us to do this, in the context of a global pandemic, we’ve got to keep looking at the data in all the countries to which British people want to travel.
“Where it is necessary to impose restrictions or to impose a quarantine system, we will not hesitate to do so.
“It’s been a huge effort for the entire population of this country to get the disease down to the levels that we are currently seeing, but we do not want reinfection and that’s why we’ve got to keep a very, very close eye on the data in destinations around the world.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-10--Weather warning as two months of rain could fall in just three hours today

The UK could get more than two months ' rainfall in just a few hours as thunderstorms wash out the heatwave and sweep across the country .
Forecasters are preparing for a `` worst-case scenario '' of up to 150mm on Monday afternoon and evening in some parts..
The whole of the UK is now covered by a Met Officeweather warning until Thursday evening .
The worst affected areas are expected to be between Birmingham and Cumbria , from around 4pm on Monday .
Brits are being warned isolated flooding is `` possible '' across parts of England , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was already reported across Devon and Cornwall in the south-west of England by early afternoon Monday , and forecasters have warned it will soon spread .
It follows an intense period of very hot weather which saw temperatures reach 34C at Herstmonceux in East Sussex on Sunday , the fourth consecutive day the mercury tipped over 30C in the south of England .
Despite the forecast for wet weather there is every chance the heat will linger , forecasters says .
Temperatures of up to 36C remain possible across the south coast at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bonnie Diamond , a meteorologist with the Met Office , said : `` There is a pretty broad warning in place today , but there is another for central UK - the Midlands up to the North West of England to about Cumbria , and into Wales - which we are watching really closely .
`` We are looking at the potential for some thunderstorms there from about 4pm to the early hours .
`` It 's a worst-case scenario - a caution , really , for what could happen - but we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rain in three or four hours .
`` Normally for August you 're looking at around 70mm for the month , so it 's potentially a lot of rain .
`` To get that much it will take some areas seeing frequent thunderstorms , and not just passing through . ''
Ms Diamond said there had been some thunderstorms in the south-west of England on Monday morning , while temperatures across the country remain humid , particularly in the south-east of England .
She said : `` Things can change at short notice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quite quickly , so people may want to monitor the up-to-date forecasts and our Twitter feed to make sure they do n't get caught out in it . ''
The far north of Scotland is the only part of the UK not currently covered by Monday 's broad weather warning .
Northern Ireland is also affected from Monday until Wednesday .
The Environment Agency said it would update its flood warnings and alerts as the situation changes , and said those wanting to keep up to date can check on its website or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ service on 0345 988 1188 .
The Met Office warned that flash flooding could cause travel disruption and power cuts , but also cautioned about the risks caused by fast flowing or deep floodwater .
HM Coastguard dealt with 340 incidents across the whole of the UK on Saturday during the weekend 's scorcher .
It was the highest number of call-outs in a single day for well over four years .
There were a further 335 incidents on Sunday .
A 12-year-old girl died after going missing in the River Leven , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the west of Scotland on Sunday evening .
Her body was discovered by emergency services hours later .
In Norfolk , a woman in her 30s died after getting into difficulties in the sea at Waxham on Sunday .

UK weather forecast: Warning 2 months of rain could fall in just 3 hours today
UK weather forecast: Warning 2 months of rain could fall in just 3 hours today
Met Office weather warnings are in place for much of the UK from Monday afternoon to Thursday as thunderstorms could potentially bring flooding
UK weather forecast: Warning 2 months of rain could fall in just 3 hours today
The UK could get more than two months' rainfall in just a few hours as thunderstorms wash out the heatwave and sweep across the country.
Forecasters are preparing for a "worst-case scenario" of up to 150mm on Monday afternoon and evening in some parts..
The whole of the UK is now covered by a Met Office weather warning until Thursday evening.
The worst affected areas are expected to be between Birmingham and Cumbria, from around 4pm on Monday.
Brits are being warned isolated flooding is "possible" across parts of England, and agencies are monitoring the situation
Heavy rainfall was already reported across Devon and Cornwall in the south-west of England by early afternoon Monday, and forecasters have warned it will soon spread.
Image: Press Association Images) Press Association Images)
It follows an intense period of very hot weather which saw temperatures reach 34C at Herstmonceux in East Sussex on Sunday, the fourth consecutive day the mercury tipped over 30C in the south of England.
Despite the forecast for wet weather there is every chance the heat will linger, forecasters says.
Temperatures of up to 36C remain possible across the south coast at the beginning part of the week.
Bonnie Diamond, a meteorologist with the Met Office, said: "There is a pretty broad warning in place today, but there is another for central UK - the Midlands up to the North West of England to about Cumbria, and into Wales - which we are watching really closely.
Image: Met Office) Met Office)
"We are looking at the potential for some thunderstorms there from about 4pm to the early hours. "It's a worst-case scenario - a caution, really, for what could happen - but we are looking at a potential for 150mm rain in three or four hours.
"Normally for August you're looking at around 70mm for the month, so it's potentially a lot of rain.
"To get that much it will take some areas seeing frequent thunderstorms, and not just passing through."
Ms Diamond said there had been some thunderstorms in the south-west of England on Monday morning, while temperatures across the country remain humid, particularly in the south-east of England.
She said: "Things can change at short notice, and the thunderstorms can come on quite quickly, so people may want to monitor the up-to-date forecasts and our Twitter feed to make sure they don't get caught out in it."
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
The far north of Scotland is the only part of the UK not currently covered by Monday's broad weather warning.
Northern Ireland is also affected from Monday until Wednesday.
The Environment Agency said it would update its flood warnings and alerts as the situation changes, and said those wanting to keep up to date can check on its website or social media, or through the Floodline service on 0345 988 1188.
The Met Office warned that flash flooding could cause travel disruption and power cuts, but also cautioned about the risks caused by fast flowing or deep floodwater.
HM Coastguard dealt with 340 incidents across the whole of the UK on Saturday during the weekend's scorcher.
It was the highest number of call-outs in a single day for well over four years.
There were a further 335 incidents on Sunday.
A 12-year-old girl died after going missing in the River Leven, near Balloch Bridge, Loch Lomond, in the west of Scotland on Sunday evening. Her body was discovered by emergency services hours later.
In Norfolk, a woman in her 30s died after getting into difficulties in the sea at Waxham on Sunday.


thedailymirror--2020-08-10--Daughter who glassed mum during all-day tequila and Stella bender walks free

A daughter who smashed a pint in her mother 's face during an all-day Tequila Sunrise and Stella Artois bender has been spared jail .
A judge took pity on Jade Rhodes , 29 , from Whitefield , near Bury , Greater Manchester , after reading a character reference from her mother Joanne .
Rhodes left her mum with cuts to her face after attacking her with the glass during a drunken argument whilst they were on all-day pub crawl with friends .
In the moments before the attack last month Joanne , who is in her 40s , grabbed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be assaulted when she sat back down .
She suffered a black eye , a cut cheek and stitches were required on her eyeball .
When quizzed by police Rhodes said she could barely remember the incident .
It emerged she had been given a suspended prison sentence just a month earlier for beating up an emergency worker .
Officers questioned Joanne about the assault on her but she said she wanted to forgive her daughter .
At Minshull Street Crown Court , Manchester , Rhodes who appeared via video link from Styal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grievous bodily harm .
She was given 12 months jail suspended for two years and ordered to complete 25 rehabilitation days .
Her mother who sat in court for the hearing was thanked by the judge for the character reference which was not read out .
Earlier prosecutor Miss Sarah Wait said : `` The defendant attacked her mother when they had been out drinking with a group in Bury town centre on 8 July this year .
The defendant and her mother had an argument which got worse at around 6.20pm .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ grabbed the defendant by her face .
She then sat back and shortly after the defendant sat back up , took the pint glass she had been drinking from and smashed it in her mother ’ s face .
It was not witnessed by other parties .
`` The defendant ’ s mother had a black eye , a cut cheek and stitches were required on her eyeball .
The defendant said she had no memory of the incident when interviewed by police .
She didn ’ t remember being in the pub @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defendant accepted it was her when shown CCTV but didn ’ t remember what happened . ''
Rhodes had seven previous convictions for assault and in June was given 12 weeks jail suspended for a year for assault by beating of an emergency worker .
The court heard she had medical conditions as a child and suffered mental health issues due to a `` terrible personal life . ''
In mitigation her lawyer Katie Laverty said : `` She pleaded guilty at the first opportunity before magistrates .
Her victim was the initial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were unacceptable .
`` When she was arrested she asked after her mother and expressed remorse .
She was visibly upset when shown the CCTV and apologised saying she was an idiot and was sorry .
Her mother has forgiven her and says it was out of character . ''
Sentencing Judge Paul Lawton told Rhodes : `` On 8 July this year after a bender with your mother you glassed her in the face .
That sort of behaviour would normally result in immediate custody and you were also subject to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However your background is one of the most tragic I have ever read about .
You had medical conditions as a child and your personal life is terrible which has unsurprisingly led to mental health issues .
`` However the way of dealing with that isn ’ t through a Tequila Sunrise or a pint of Stella Artois .
Instead you should use the services that are available to you .
You are someone who should not touch alcohol she whether or not you do in future will determine whether or not we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your hands .
Think about their next time you think about going out drinking cocktails and lager . ''
Addressing Joanne after the hearing the judge added : `` Thank you for your reference .
What happened to you is extremely unfortunate .
I want to impress on you that your daughter should not access alcohol in the way she has been doing .
`` The answer to her problems is not alcohol it only aggravates the position .
You have seen first hand what happens .
She will get through these problems @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are one of the principal people doing that . ''

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Gwyn Wright, Matthew Dresch)

Jade Rhodes, 29, from Whitefield, near Bury, Greater Manchester, attacked her mum during an all-day pub crawl, leaving her needing stitches on her eyeball and suffering from a black eye and a cut cheek
A daughter who smashed a pint in her mother's face during an all-day Tequila Sunrise and Stella Artois bender has been spared jail.
A judge took pity on Jade Rhodes, 29, from Whitefield, near Bury, Greater Manchester, after reading a character reference from her mother Joanne.
Rhodes left her mum with cuts to her face after attacking her with the glass during a drunken argument whilst they were on all-day pub crawl with friends.
In the moments before the attack last month Joanne, who is in her 40s, grabbed her daughter by her face only to be assaulted when she sat back down. She suffered a black eye, a cut cheek and stitches were required on her eyeball.
When quizzed by police Rhodes said she could barely remember the incident. It emerged she had been given a suspended prison sentence just a month earlier for beating up an emergency worker.
Officers questioned Joanne about the assault on her but she said she wanted to forgive her daughter.
At Minshull Street Crown Court, Manchester, Rhodes who appeared via video link from Styal women's prison in Cheshire admitted inflicting grievous bodily harm. She was given 12 months jail suspended for two years and ordered to complete 25 rehabilitation days.
Image: Jade Rhodes/ Cavendish Press (Manchester) Ltd) Jade Rhodes/ Cavendish Press (Manchester) Ltd)
Her mother who sat in court for the hearing was thanked by the judge for the character reference which was not read out.
Earlier prosecutor Miss Sarah Wait said: "The defendant attacked her mother when they had been out drinking with a group in Bury town centre on 8 July this year. The defendant and her mother had an argument which got worse at around 6.20pm.
"The defendants mother sat up and grabbed the defendant by her face. She then sat back and shortly after the defendant sat back up, took the pint glass she had been drinking from and smashed it in her mother’s face. It was not witnessed by other parties.
"The defendant’s mother had a black eye, a cut cheek and stitches were required on her eyeball. The defendant said she had no memory of the incident when interviewed by police. She didn’t remember being in the pub where the incident took place. The defendant accepted it was her when shown CCTV but didn’t remember what happened."
Rhodes had seven previous convictions for assault and in June was given 12 weeks jail suspended for a year for assault by beating of an emergency worker. The court heard she had medical conditions as a child and suffered mental health issues due to a "terrible personal life."
In mitigation her lawyer Katie Laverty said: "She pleaded guilty at the first opportunity before magistrates. Her victim was the initial aggressor but the defendant accepts her actions were unacceptable.
"When she was arrested she asked after her mother and expressed remorse. She was visibly upset when shown the CCTV and apologised saying she was an idiot and was sorry. Her mother has forgiven her and says it was out of character."
Sentencing Judge Paul Lawton told Rhodes: "On 8 July this year after a bender with your mother you glassed her in the face. That sort of behaviour would normally result in immediate custody and you were also subject to a suspended sentence at the time.
"However your background is one of the most tragic I have ever read about. You had medical conditions as a child and your personal life is terrible which has unsurprisingly led to mental health issues.
"However the way of dealing with that isn’t through a Tequila Sunrise or a pint of Stella Artois. Instead you should use the services that are available to you. You are someone who should not touch alcohol she whether or not you do in future will determine whether or not we meet again.
"This is in your hands. Think about their next time you think about going out drinking cocktails and lager."
Addressing Joanne after the hearing the judge added: "Thank you for your reference. What happened to you is extremely unfortunate. I want to impress on you that your daughter should not access alcohol in the way she has been doing.
"The answer to her problems is not alcohol it only aggravates the position. You have seen first hand what happens. She will get through these problems if she is guided properly... you are one of the principal people doing that."


thedailymirror--2020-08-10--Full list of jobs exempt from the UK's travel quarantine rules

Anyone arriving in the UK from abroad faces a mandatory 14-day period of self-isolation , unless they are arriving from one of the government ’ s exempt countries , or they meet one of the other requirements for exemption .
People entering the country for work or business relating to certain critical industries will not necessarily be required to self-isolate on arrival , if their job function is judged to be essential .
However , all arrivals should still follow the general social distancing and coronavirus protection measures that are in place around the country .
The following jobs offer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Members of diplomatic missions and consular posts in the UK , officers , servants or representatives of international organisations , representatives at an international or UK conference , and their families or dependents are all excluded from mandatory quarantine .
Representatives of foreign countries who are visiting the UK on official business will not need to self-isolate .
However , their family members and dependants will .
Defence personnel , visiting forces and government contractors who are confirmed by the Ministry of Defence will not be required to self-isolate on arrival .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ travel to another country for work at least once a week will not need to self-isolate for 14 days when they arrive in England .
This also applies to those who live abroad but regularly work in the UK .
You will need to show evidence that you reside in one country and work in another , and travel between them on a weekly basis .
Drivers of public service vehicles , such as coaches and buses , and drivers of goods vehicles will not need to self-isolate for 14 days if they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tunnel train drivers and crew , Eurostar staff , freight train drivers and essential cross-border workers operating through the Channel Tunnel are also exempt from isolation .
Workers engaged in essential works to the rail network are exempt under certain circumstances .
Seamen are also exempt from quarantine rules when arriving in the UK .
Pilots and crew who have travelled to the UK as part of their work are not required to self-isolate for 14 days .
Seasonal agricultural workers who have an offer of employment can start work immediately , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days .
Specialist aerospace engineers , or workers responsible for ensuring the safe operation of an aircraft , are not required to self-isolate for 14 days .
Postal workers involved in the transport of mail in and out of the UK will not need to self-isolate .
NHS staff and other registered health and care professionals are not exempt from the quarantine , and do have to self-isolate for 14 days .
However , those travelling to carry out clinical trials , investigations , or inspections may be exempt .
Anyone who is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the purpose of healthcare ) is also exempt from the mandatory quarantine .
International prison escorts who are travelling to the UK for this purpose are exempt from the required period of isolation .
A number of specialist workers in the following industries may also be exempt from mandatory quarantine , if their work is deemed as essential .
Your employer should tell you if this relates to you .
Also exempt from the 14 days quarantine requirement are transit passengers who do not pass border control and travellers from within the Common @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK to attend pre-arranged medical treatment will be able to travel to and from their healthcare provider and the place they are staying , but other than that they ’ ll need to self-isolate for the required 14 days .

What are the new rules on Brits returning from Spain?
What are the new rules on Brits returning from Spain?
As more countries are removed from the UK government's quarantine-free travel list, which jobs are exempt from the requirement anyway?
Anyone arriving in the UK from abroad faces a mandatory 14-day period of self-isolation, unless they are arriving from one of the government’s exempt countries, or they meet one of the other requirements for exemption.
People entering the country for work or business relating to certain critical industries will not necessarily be required to self-isolate on arrival, if their job function is judged to be essential.
However, all arrivals should still follow the general social distancing and coronavirus protection measures that are in place around the country.
The following jobs offer quarantine exemptions for travellers entering the UK:
Diplomats
Members of diplomatic missions and consular posts in the UK, officers, servants or representatives of international organisations, representatives at an international or UK conference, and their families or dependents are all excluded from mandatory quarantine.
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International representatives
Representatives of foreign countries who are visiting the UK on official business will not need to self-isolate.
However, their family members and dependants will.
Military personnel
Defence personnel, visiting forces and government contractors who are confirmed by the Ministry of Defence will not be required to self-isolate on arrival.
Regular travellers for work
People who live in the UK but travel to another country for work at least once a week will not need to self-isolate for 14 days when they arrive in England.
This also applies to those who live abroad but regularly work in the UK. You will need to show evidence that you reside in one country and work in another, and travel between them on a weekly basis.
Transport workers
Drivers of public service vehicles, such as coaches and buses, and drivers of goods vehicles will not need to self-isolate for 14 days if they are travelling internationally for work.
Euro tunnel train drivers and crew, Eurostar staff, freight train drivers and essential cross-border workers operating through the Channel Tunnel are also exempt from isolation.
Workers engaged in essential works to the rail network are exempt under certain circumstances.
Seamen are also exempt from quarantine rules when arriving in the UK.
Pilots and crew who have travelled to the UK as part of their work are not required to self-isolate for 14 days.
Agricultural workers
Seasonal agricultural workers who have an offer of employment can start work immediately, but must self-isolate within the farm for 14 days.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Aerospace engineers
Specialist aerospace engineers, or workers responsible for ensuring the safe operation of an aircraft, are not required to self-isolate for 14 days.
Postal workers
Postal workers involved in the transport of mail in and out of the UK will not need to self-isolate.
Certain medical workers
NHS staff and other registered health and care professionals are not exempt from the quarantine, and do have to self-isolate for 14 days.
However, those travelling to carry out clinical trials, investigations, or inspections may be exempt.
Anyone who is transporting human cells or blood (for the purpose of healthcare) is also exempt from the mandatory quarantine.
International prison escorts
International prison escorts who are travelling to the UK for this purpose are exempt from the required period of isolation.
Specialist workers
A number of specialist workers in the following industries may also be exempt from mandatory quarantine, if their work is deemed as essential. Your employer should tell you if this relates to you.
Production, supply, movement, manufacture, storage or preservation of goods
Waste management
Gas or electricity transmission
Offshore oil and gas infrastructure
Space infrastructure
Nuclear personnel
Chemical industries
Oil facilities
Healthcare providers
Data infrastructure
Telecommunications
Electronic communications
Border security
The BBC’s transmission network and services
Water supplies and sewerage
Government contractors
Also exempt from the 14 days quarantine requirement are transit passengers who do not pass border control and travellers from within the Common Travel Area.
Individuals arriving in the UK to attend pre-arranged medical treatment will be able to travel to and from their healthcare provider and the place they are staying, but other than that they’ll need to self-isolate for the required 14 days.


thedailymirror--2020-08-11--Testing descends into chaos after being taken off army and made private

The switchover from army-run mobile coronavirus testing to private companies has immediately been met with two major bungles across Greater Manchester .
An outbreak of 12 cases at Manchester 's Royal Mail depot saw the council pointed in the direction of outsourced company G4S for urgent mass testing - but the firm was unavailable for four days .
While its government contract meant it could only test during the daytime , despite the depot having a large quota of night workers .
Manchester town hall was forced to take up the issue with the Department of Health and Social Care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to allow for more flexibility in the contractor 's working arrangement , reports the Manchester Evening News .
For updates on coronavirus , follow our live blog HERE In Oldham , meanwhile , residents were told by the council a mobile testing unit would be available on Tuesday - but it never turned up and the local authority was not even made aware by the government which provider to expect .
Another contractor was then arranged for Saturday before a last minute change to Friday and still turned up over two hours late @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appointments missed out .
The borough has one of the highest infection rates in the country and is desperate for targeted testing in at risk communities .
Recent minutes from the Greater Manchester emergency Covid response committee refer to `` some concerns regarding the consistency of support going forward '' prior to the switchover .
Army-led testing had been particularly efficient with 700,000 people tested via 218 units since the start of the pandemic .
After being made aware of six cases on August 2 at the Royal Mail - which employs 900 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hall identified a further six cases using its own staff .
But requested urgent mass mobile testing of all staff meaning G4S was brought on board - and after some wrangling , its contract was allowed to be more flexible and testing continued until midnight on Friday .
Most of the workforce has now been tested but it remains unclear what proportion of people were found to have the virus .
In Oldham , the council had requested a mobile unit be set up in Shaw and was told by the government that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It wasn ’ t clear which firm would be providing the unit , but nothing showed up .
As a result , the town hall asked for additional days - and were told by the government that a unit would arrive on Saturday .
The council then found out on Friday morning that a unit would actually be appearing that day .
While people who had booked tests there from 10.30am and already left in frustration when it turned up at 1pm .
It returned on Saturday .
The MEN reports it has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in which mobile drive-thru units were requested but walk-through units turned up - and vice versa .
It is understood local authorities in the area wants the ability to deploy testing units itself , with contractors working from a long list making flexibility an issue .
`` The big issue is the DHSC don ’ t want to manage their own contract or get into sorting out the operational mess , but it ’ s their contract , and G4S won ’ t take instructions from anyone else , '' one official told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is if they had given us the resources to invest in local swabbing and the local labs and left it to us to organise it with the military , it would have been fine . ''
Another described it as a `` nightmare '' .
Martin Hall , Business Director , G4S Facilities Management , said : `` We are extremely proud of our thousands of dedicated team members at regional , local and mobile testing sites across the country who jumped at the opportunity to be part of the national response to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Health and Social Care has been approached for comment .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Jennifer Williams, Ryan Merrifield)

Local authorities in Greater Manchester have concerns for the future of mass testing after the army-led sites were replaced with government-overseen private firms
Coronavirus testing descends into chaos after being taken off army and made private
The switchover from army-run mobile coronavirus testing to private companies has immediately been met with two major bungles across Greater Manchester.
An outbreak of 12 cases at Manchester's Royal Mail depot saw the council pointed in the direction of outsourced company G4S for urgent mass testing - but the firm was unavailable for four days.
While its government contract meant it could only test during the daytime, despite the depot having a large quota of night workers.
Manchester town hall was forced to take up the issue with the Department of Health and Social Care - which is leading the switchover - to allow for more flexibility in the contractor's working arrangement, reports the Manchester Evening News.
For updates on coronavirus, follow our live blog HERE
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In Oldham, meanwhile, residents were told by the council a mobile testing unit would be available on Tuesday - but it never turned up and the local authority was not even made aware by the government which provider to expect.
Another contractor was then arranged for Saturday before a last minute change to Friday and still turned up over two hours late, meaning those who had booked morning appointments missed out.
The borough has one of the highest infection rates in the country and is desperate for targeted testing in at risk communities.
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Recent minutes from the Greater Manchester emergency Covid response committee refer to "some concerns regarding the consistency of support going forward" prior to the switchover.
Army-led testing had been particularly efficient with 700,000 people tested via 218 units since the start of the pandemic.
After being made aware of six cases on August 2 at the Royal Mail - which employs 900 people across the region - the town hall identified a further six cases using its own staff.
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But requested urgent mass mobile testing of all staff meaning G4S was brought on board - and after some wrangling, its contract was allowed to be more flexible and testing continued until midnight on Friday.
Most of the workforce has now been tested but it remains unclear what proportion of people were found to have the virus.
In Oldham, the council had requested a mobile unit be set up in Shaw and was told by the government that one would be there last Tuesday.
It wasn’t clear which firm would be providing the unit, but nothing showed up.
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As a result, the town hall asked for additional days - and were told by the government that a unit would arrive on Saturday.
The council then found out on Friday morning that a unit would actually be appearing that day.
While people who had booked tests there from 10.30am and already left in frustration when it turned up at 1pm. It returned on Saturday.
The MEN reports it has been told of at least two cases in which mobile drive-thru units were requested but walk-through units turned up - and vice versa.
It is understood local authorities in the area wants the ability to deploy testing units itself, with contractors working from a long list making flexibility an issue.
"The big issue is the DHSC don’t want to manage their own contract or get into sorting out the operational mess, but it’s their contract, and G4S won’t take instructions from anyone else," one official told the newspaper.
"The frustrating thing is if they had given us the resources to invest in local swabbing and the local labs and left it to us to organise it with the military, it would have been fine."
Another described it as a "nightmare".
Martin Hall, Business Director, G4S Facilities Management, said: "We are extremely proud of our thousands of dedicated team members at regional, local and mobile testing sites across the country who jumped at the opportunity to be part of the national response to the pandemic."
The Department of Health and Social Care has been approached for comment.


thedailymirror--2020-08-11--McDonald's sues former CEO for £32m over his 'sexual affairs with employees'

McDonald ’ s is suing its former British CEO Steve Easterbrook for £32million over allegations he had affairs with four members of staff and had naked pictures of three of them .
The restaurant chain claims the 53-year-old lied to the board about the extent of his relationships with workers when he left the company in November .
McDonald ’ s says it has since uncovered evidence which includes dozens of nude or sexually explicit photos and videos of women .
According to their lawsuit , an investigation sparked by a whistleblower found the images were taken in late 2018 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Easterbrook ’ s corporate email account .
It is claimed that he approved “ an extraordinary stock grant , worth hundreds of thousands of dollars ” for one of the employees while they were in a sexual relationship .
In legal documents filed yesterday with America ’ s Securities and Exchange Commission , McDonald ’ s is suing Easterbrook for the severance package he received reported to be worth $ 42million ( £32m ) .
The board said it would not have signed a separation agreement had it known about his alleged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parted ways three years after he took over the role .
At the time of his exit , he said : “ I engaged in a recent consensual relationship with an employee .
This was a mistake .
”

The restaurant chain claims Steve Easterbrook, 53, lied to the board about the extent of his relationships with workers when he left the company in November
McDonald's sues ex-CEO for £32million over 'affairs with 4 staff and naked pics'
McDonald’s is suing its former British CEO Steve Easterbrook for £32million over allegations he had affairs with four members of staff and had naked pictures of three of them.
The restaurant chain claims the 53-year-old lied to the board about the extent of his relationships with workers when he left the company in November.
McDonald’s says it has since uncovered evidence which includes dozens of nude or sexually explicit photos and videos of women.
According to their lawsuit, an investigation sparked by a whistleblower found the images were taken in late 2018 or early 2019 and sent as attachments from Easterbrook’s corporate email account.
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It is claimed that he approved “an extraordinary stock grant, worth hundreds of thousands of dollars” for one of the employees while they were in a sexual relationship.
In legal documents filed yesterday with America’s Securities and Exchange Commission, McDonald’s is suing Easterbrook for the severance package he received reported to be worth $42million (£32m).
The board said it would not have signed a separation agreement had it known about his alleged conduct.
Easterbrook and McDonald’s parted ways three years after he took over the role.
At the time of his exit, he said: “I engaged in a recent consensual relationship with an employee. This was a mistake.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-11--Arsenal transfer news: Ex-Gunner wants 'dream return', Ozil and Guendouzi latest

This could prove to be a pivotal summer in the transfer market for Arsenal .
With Mikel Arteta having had half a season to assess his squad , the Spaniard will be fully aware of the strengths and weaknesses of the Gunners ’ current roster .
Arsenal have a Europa League campaign to navigate in 2020/21 thanks to their recent victory in the FA Cup final , so will need a well-stocked squad of quality options .
They will hope to improve upon a disappointing eighth-place finish in the Premier League next season too .
With all of that in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ busy summer of comings and goings at the Emirates Stadium .
Here are the latest transfer rumours .
If Arteta wants to do plenty of transfer business , it will help his cause if he can raise funds through sales .
One man who could be heading out of the club is Ainsley Maitland-Niles .
Sky Sports are reporting that three unnamed clubs – two from England and one from Germany – are interested in signing the 22-year-old .
Maitland-Niles made 15 Premier League starts for the Gunners this season , and was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cup victories over Manchester City and Chelsea .
It would probably be the best for all concerned if Mesut Ozil left Arsenal this summer .
His last appearance for the club was in March and he scored just one Premier League goal this season .
The Daily Star have reported that the German international has been pictured on Instagram with the owner of Istanbul Basaksehir , Okan Buruk .
Needless to say , this has cranked up the rumour mill regarding Ozil ’ s potential exit from north London .
However , his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remain with Arsenal for another year when asked about it last month .
“ I do not think there will be a change in the case of Mesut Ozil until the summer of 2021 , '' he said .
Arsenal are not short of players who may be leaving this summer .
Midfielder Matteo Guendouzi is another who has seemingly paved the way for an exit , with Arteta reportedly happy to allow him to move on .
Few people would ’ ve guessed that French champions Paris Saint-Germain would prove to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reports suggest that could be the case .
Guendouzi was at their academy before he made his breakthrough at Lorient , but this doesn ’ t feel like a realistic move for the player at this point .
But stranger transfer deals have happened in the past , so who knows ?
If the above three players leave then reinforcements will be even more important for Arteta .
And just as Guendouzi might return to a team who he played for as a youth , so might Queens Park Rangers ’ Eberechi Eze @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arsenal ’ s books until he was released nine years ago , and has reportedly said it would be his ‘ dream move ’ if he could return to the club which he still supports .
According to the Daily Star , Crystal Palace and West Ham are interested in signing the player , who QPR will only sell if they receive an offer of £20million .
So Eze looks set to remain in London - but exactly where he will be next season is yet to be determined .
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ARSENAL TRANSFER NEWS: WHO IS COMING AND GOING THIS SUMMER AT THE EMIRATES?
ARSENAL TRANSFER NEWS: WHO IS COMING AND GOING THIS SUMMER AT THE EMIRATES?
The latest transfer gossip from the Emirates as Mikel Arteta overhauls his squad in bid to improve on their eighth-placed Premier League finish next season
This could prove to be a pivotal summer in the transfer market for Arsenal.
With Mikel Arteta having had half a season to assess his squad, the Spaniard will be fully aware of the strengths and weaknesses of the Gunners’ current roster.
Arsenal have a Europa League campaign to navigate in 2020/21 thanks to their recent victory in the FA Cup final, so will need a well-stocked squad of quality options.
They will hope to improve upon a disappointing eighth-place finish in the Premier League next season too.
With all of that in mind, it promises to be a busy summer of comings and goings at the Emirates Stadium. Here are the latest transfer rumours.
Three clubs keen on Maitland-Niles
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If Arteta wants to do plenty of transfer business, it will help his cause if he can raise funds through sales.
One man who could be heading out of the club is Ainsley Maitland-Niles. Sky Sports are reporting that three unnamed clubs – two from England and one from Germany – are interested in signing the 22-year-old.
Maitland-Niles made 15 Premier League starts for the Gunners this season, and was also in the team for the FA Cup victories over Manchester City and Chelsea.
Ozil exit rumours ramping up
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It would probably be the best for all concerned if Mesut Ozil left Arsenal this summer. His last appearance for the club was in March and he scored just one Premier League goal this season.
The Daily Star have reported that the German international has been pictured on Instagram with the owner of Istanbul Basaksehir, Okan Buruk.
Needless to say, this has cranked up the rumour mill regarding Ozil’s potential exit from north London.
However, his agent Dr Erkut Sogut said Ozil would remain with Arsenal for another year when asked about it last month.
“I do not think there will be a change in the case of Mesut Ozil until the summer of 2021," he said.
Guendouzi to join PSG?
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Arsenal are not short of players who may be leaving this summer. Midfielder Matteo Guendouzi is another who has seemingly paved the way for an exit, with Arteta reportedly happy to allow him to move on.
Few people would’ve guessed that French champions Paris Saint-Germain would prove to be his next stop after Arsenal, but reports suggest that could be the case.
Guendouzi was at their academy before he made his breakthrough at Lorient, but this doesn’t feel like a realistic move for the player at this point.
But stranger transfer deals have happened in the past, so who knows?
Eze 'wants dream move’ to Gunners
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If the above three players leave then reinforcements will be even more important for Arteta. And just as Guendouzi might return to a team who he played for as a youth, so might Queens Park Rangers’ Eberechi Eze.
The 22-year-old attacking midfielder was on Arsenal’s books until he was released nine years ago, and has reportedly said it would be his ‘dream move’ if he could return to the club which he still supports.
According to the Daily Star, Crystal Palace and West Ham are interested in signing the player, who QPR will only sell if they receive an offer of £20million.
So Eze looks set to remain in London - but exactly where he will be next season is yet to be determined.
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thedailymirror--2020-08-11--Simon Cowell's £15k electric bike 'is banned from open roads in the UK'

The electric bike that Simon Cowell fell from to break his back is reportedly 'banned from open roads ' in the UK .
The 60-year-old Britain 's Got Talent judge was testing out a powerful $ 20,000 ( £15,000 ) electric bike when he lost control and fell to the ground at his Malibu home .
The machine has been billed as `` the world ’ s most powerful ” and Page Six has reported that you can not ride it on the open roads in the UK .
The bike , the Swind EB-01 , is advertised as being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the market ” and it has been reported that Simon did a “ giant wheelie ” before flying into the air and landing on the concrete floor .
The bike has a hybrid aluminum frame covered in a carbon shell and is designed to look similar to a dirtbike .
Simon would not be able to ride the bike on the open road in the UK as is exceeds the legal speed limit due to the motor having more than 250W of power .
It is allowed on private , closed areas and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a must , something that Simon was not wearing .
The ebike would also need to be registered as the motor assists the rider when going more than 15.5mph , which means it would need to be taxed and insured as a motor vehicle , with the rider legally having to wear a motorcycle helmet .
Simon underwent six hours of surgery on Saturday night , with surgeons inserting a metal rod into his back after he broke it in three places .
It has been reported that he narrowly missed severing his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BGT supremo paralysed .
A source told Page Six : `` He did a turn in his courtyard , changed gear , and then the bike went into a wheelie and threw him off the back .
`` Simon was in complete agony and was stretchered out of his home and taken in an ambulance to hospital .
“ He was in shock and in massive amounts of pain ... he ’ s doing okay in the circumstances.
” Simon addressed the accident from his hospital bed , tweeting after the operation : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ buy an electric trail bike , read the manual before you ride it for the first time .
`` I have broken part of my back .
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Simon Cowell was trying out 'the world's fastest electric bike' when he lost control and broke his back in several places after falling from the machine
The electric bike that Simon Cowell fell from to break his back is reportedly 'banned from open roads' in the UK.
The 60-year-old Britain's Got Talent judge was testing out a powerful $20,000 (£15,000) electric bike when he lost control and fell to the ground at his Malibu home.
The machine has been billed as "the world’s most powerful” and Page Six has reported that you cannot ride it on the open roads in the UK.
The bike, the Swind EB-01, is advertised as being the "most advanced electric bicycle in the market” and it has been reported that Simon did a “giant wheelie” before flying into the air and landing on the concrete floor.
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The bike has a hybrid aluminum frame covered in a carbon shell and is designed to look similar to a dirtbike.
Simon would not be able to ride the bike on the open road in the UK as is exceeds the legal speed limit due to the motor having more than 250W of power.
It is allowed on private, closed areas and on designated routes but protective clothing is a must, something that Simon was not wearing.
The ebike would also need to be registered as the motor assists the rider when going more than 15.5mph, which means it would need to be taxed and insured as a motor vehicle, with the rider legally having to wear a motorcycle helmet.
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Simon underwent six hours of surgery on Saturday night, with surgeons inserting a metal rod into his back after he broke it in three places.
It has been reported that he narrowly missed severing his spinal cord which would have left the BGT supremo paralysed.
A source told Page Six: "He did a turn in his courtyard, changed gear, and then the bike went into a wheelie and threw him off the back.
"Simon was in complete agony and was stretchered out of his home and taken in an ambulance to hospital.
“He was in shock and in massive amounts of pain... he’s doing okay in the circumstances.”
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Simon addressed the accident from his hospital bed, tweeting after the operation: "Some good advice... If you buy an electric trail bike, read the manual before you ride it for the first time.
"I have broken part of my back. Thank you to everyone for your kind messages.”
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thedailymirror--2020-08-11--Solskjaer explains Bruno Fernandes penalty secret after Man Utd beat Copenhagen

Bruno Fernandes was Manchester United 's penalty hero as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side edged their way into the Europa League semi-finals .
United were awarded a penalty against Copenhagen early in the first period of extra-time , when forward Anthony Martial was brought down .
Fernandes dispatched the penalty , United 's 21st of the season , to earn a 1-0 win and send Solskjaer 's side through to Sunday 's semi-final against Wolves or Sevilla .
Solskjaer paid tribute to Fernandes , who has not missed a penalty for four-and-a-half years - having scored 21 in a row @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ He knows that keepers will wait for him to do the jump , ” said Solskjaer .
“ He practices both of them and he practices both sides so he ’ s got them sorted .
“ He ’ s better than I was , anyway !
” United have now reached three semi-finals this season and Solskjaer praised the resilience of his players for coming through such a hard-fought game .
“ It ’ s the third time this season and we ’ ve been the semis in every competition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said Solskjaer .
“ I ’ m delighted to go through .
I thought we deserved to win tonight .
Their keeper was fantastic .
He was unbelievable .
“ We hit the post a few times , there were a couple of offside decisions against us with VAR .
“ It could have been one of those nights that you end up with a penalty shootout because they created opportunities and we had to defend well .
They made it hard for us.
” Looking ahead to United 's potential semi-final opponents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two good teams .
We know everything about Wolves .
“ I was in the last 16 or last eight with Molde against Sevilla , so I ’ ve got something to get back at them , so I don ’ t mind.
” Juan Mata , whose introduction in extra-time helped United over the line , said : `` The team is quite tired physically .
“ At this stage of this season it 's important to win games like this and we go through .
`` We will stay in Germany @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can win . ''
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United beat Copenhagen 1-0 to earn a place in the Europa League semi-finals - thanks to a Fernandes spot-kick that kept up the midfielder's remarkable four-and-a-half year record
Bruno Fernandes was Manchester United's penalty hero as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side edged their way into the Europa League semi-finals.
United were awarded a penalty against Copenhagen early in the first period of extra-time, when forward Anthony Martial was brought down.
Fernandes dispatched the penalty, United's 21st of the season, to earn a 1-0 win and send Solskjaer's side through to Sunday's semi-final against Wolves or Sevilla.
Solskjaer paid tribute to Fernandes, who has not missed a penalty for four-and-a-half years - having scored 21 in a row for United and former club Sporting Lisbon.
“He knows that keepers will wait for him to do the jump,” said Solskjaer.
Image: Pool via Reuters) Pool via Reuters)
“He practices both of them and he practices both sides so he’s got them sorted.
“He’s better than I was, anyway!”
United have now reached three semi-finals this season and Solskjaer praised the resilience of his players for coming through such a hard-fought game.
“It’s the third time this season and we’ve been the semis in every competition we’ve been in,” said Solskjaer.
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“I’m delighted to go through. I thought we deserved to win tonight. Their keeper was fantastic. He was unbelievable.
“We hit the post a few times, there were a couple of offside decisions against us with VAR.
“It could have been one of those nights that you end up with a penalty shootout because they created opportunities and we had to defend well. They made it hard for us.”
Looking ahead to United's potential semi-final opponents, Solskjaer said: “They are two good teams. We know everything about Wolves.
“I was in the last 16 or last eight with Molde against Sevilla, so I’ve got something to get back at them, so I don’t mind.”
Juan Mata, whose introduction in extra-time helped United over the line, said: "The team is quite tired physically.
“At this stage of this season it's important to win games like this and we go through.
"We will stay in Germany for quite some time and hopefully we can win."
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thedailymirror--2020-08-11--Half price Eat Out To Help Out scheme used by Brits 11m times in first week

Brits ate out nearly 11 million times last week after the government launched its Eat Out To Help Out scheme to help boost the ailing economy , it has been claimed .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has set aside around £500 million to pick up half the bill for diners who patronise restaurants during 13 days in August .
Every Monday , Tuesday and Wednesday during the month , the Eat Out To Help Out scheme means that people can get 50 % off their bill , up to a maximum of £10 .
For updates on coronavirus , follow our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to be released on Tuesday , but The Sun reports the ploy was used 10,540,394 by hungry Brits in its first week .
And 83,068 venues have got on board the scheme which hopes to also boost the retail economy by encouraging more footfall on high streets and save jobs .
Mr Sunak told the newspaper the figures are `` amazing '' and `` proof [ his ] plan for jobs is delivering '' .
Springboard , experts in measuring footfall in Britain 's high streets , said the number of people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after 6pm last Monday compared with the week before .
Meanwhile , lunchtime visits were up by 9.6 % , Springboard said .
However , data shared with the PA news agency shows there is still a long way to go before footfall gets back to its usual levels around lunch and dinner times .
Compared to the same three days last year , footfall after 6pm was down by 47.6 % , and by 39.6 % between midday and 2pm .
The data tallies with a similar measure from Yolt , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % jump in the number of its users paying for meals out .
It comes after the UK 's official coronavirus death toll has risen by eight to a total of 46,574 with a further 816 cases .

Eat Out to Help Out scheme explained
Eat Out to Help Out scheme explained
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the figures so far are "amazing" - though data suggests Britain has a long way to go to encourage the sort of footfall seen before the pandemic
Half price Eat Out To Help Out scheme used by Brits 11 million times in first week
Brits ate out nearly 11 million times last week after the government launched its Eat Out To Help Out scheme to help boost the ailing economy, it has been claimed.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has set aside around £500 million to pick up half the bill for diners who patronise restaurants during 13 days in August.
Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday during the month, the Eat Out To Help Out scheme means that people can get 50% off their bill, up to a maximum of £10.
The deal excludes alcoholic drinks.
For updates on coronavirus, follow our live blog HERE
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The official figures are due to be released on Tuesday, but The Sun reports the ploy was used 10,540,394 by hungry Brits in its first week.
And 83,068 venues have got on board the scheme which hopes to also boost the retail economy by encouraging more footfall on high streets and save jobs.
Mr Sunak told the newspaper the figures are "amazing" and "proof [his] plan for jobs is delivering".
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Springboard, experts in measuring footfall in Britain's high streets, said the number of people in retail destinations surged by 18.9% after 6pm last Monday compared with the week before.
Meanwhile, lunchtime visits were up by 9.6%, Springboard said.
However, data shared with the PA news agency shows there is still a long way to go before footfall gets back to its usual levels around lunch and dinner times.
Compared to the same three days last year, footfall after 6pm was down by 47.6%, and by 39.6% between midday and 2pm.
The data tallies with a similar measure from Yolt, a money app, which saw a 14% jump in the number of its users paying for meals out.
It comes after the UK's official coronavirus death toll has risen by eight to a total of 46,574 with a further 816 cases.


thedailymirror--2020-08-11--Ellen DeGeneres advised to 'act like a p***k' amid toxic workplace accusations

Ellen DeGeneres has been advised , in a 'if you ca n't beat them , join them ' kind of way , to act up to the persona that she has been accused of being .
The 62-year-old host of daytime talk show The Ellen DeGeneres Show has been accused of cultivating a 'toxic workplace ' by a number of former employees , along with a number of fingers being pointed at her own 'diva ' attitude .
The comedian has been told to embrace this view of her personality by shock jock Howard Stern , who said that this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a p***k '' so not to disappoint anyone .
While there have been calls for a change in the ways of the culture at the show , with Warner Bros. launching an investigation , Howard told listeners to his SiriusXM show that now was time to behave in the way that Ellen has been accused of .
Speaking on the Howard Stern Show , he said that if he were in the talk show host 's , then he would `` change [ his ] whole image . ''
Howard , who is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how unpopular or confrontational it is , said on Monday : `` I ’ d go on the air and be a son of a b**** .
`` People would come on and [ I would ] go , ‘ F*** you.
’ Just be a p***k. ” The 65-year-old DJ continued : “ So you think I ’ m a p***k ?
I ’ m going to show you exactly .
… I ’ m known on the air as a p***k , but off the air , I ’ m known @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , for the most part.
” Howard and Ellen have been friends for a long time and he used her show to remarry his wife Beth in 2019 .
While Howard was forthright with his thoughts on what Ellen should do , he did say that she should really work things out with her staff first before heading down his more extreme path .
He said that he has been re-evaluating the culture at his own show in the wake of the Ellen accusations , pointing out that one staff writer had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without any recrimination .
Howard told his listeners : `` You know who ’ s abused in my workplace ?
Me . ''
Ellen has found herself under increasing pressure to call it a day with her show , with James Corden being muted as a replacement should she go .
The TV star has said that she has no intention of quitting and actually returns on August 24 for the filming of Ellen 's Game of Games .
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Ellen DeGeneres has been advised to play up to the accusations that she has helped a toxic feeling to thrive behind the scenes of her talk show
Ellen DeGeneres has been advised, in a 'if you can't beat them, join them' kind of way, to act up to the persona that she has been accused of being.
The 62-year-old host of daytime talk show The Ellen DeGeneres Show has been accused of cultivating a 'toxic workplace' by a number of former employees, along with a number of fingers being pointed at her own 'diva' attitude.
The comedian has been told to embrace this view of her personality by shock jock Howard Stern, who said that this was the time to "just be a p***k" so not to disappoint anyone.
While there have been calls for a change in the ways of the culture at the show, with Warner Bros. launching an investigation, Howard told listeners to his SiriusXM show that now was time to behave in the way that Ellen has been accused of.
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Speaking on the Howard Stern Show, he said that if he were in the talk show host's, then he would "change [his] whole image."
Howard, who is known for speaking his mind no matter how unpopular or confrontational it is, said on Monday: "I’d go on the air and be a son of a b****.
"People would come on and [I would] go, ‘F*** you.’ Just be a p***k.”
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The 65-year-old DJ continued: “So you think I’m a p***k? I’m going to show you exactly. … I’m known on the air as a p***k, but off the air, I’m known as a great guy, you know, for the most part.”
Howard and Ellen have been friends for a long time and he used her show to remarry his wife Beth in 2019.
While Howard was forthright with his thoughts on what Ellen should do, he did say that she should really work things out with her staff first before heading down his more extreme path.
He said that he has been re-evaluating the culture at his own show in the wake of the Ellen accusations, pointing out that one staff writer had been late to work "900 times" without any recrimination.
Image: NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images via Getty Images) NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images via Getty Images)
Howard told his listeners: "You know who’s abused in my workplace? Me."
Ellen has found herself under increasing pressure to call it a day with her show, with James Corden being muted as a replacement should she go.
The TV star has said that she has no intention of quitting and actually returns on August 24 for the filming of Ellen's Game of Games.
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thedailymirror--2020-08-11--Solskjaer's Sancho transfer response after Man Utd beat Copenhagen

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer gave a pointed response to the latest Jadon Sancho developments after his Manchester United side beat Copenhagen to secure a Europa League semi-final spot .
Bruno Fernandes ' extra-time penalty earned the Red Devils a 1-0 victory on the day they were told their top target Sancho would be staying at Borussia Dortmund this summer .
Dortmund are demanding at least £100million for the England winger , while United are only prepared to go to £80m - leading to Dortmund chief Michael Zorc saying their decision not to sell Sancho is `` final '' .
But United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 20-year-old , who lit up the Bundesliga with 17 goals and 17 assists last season .
And while manager Solskjaer remained tight-lipped when asked about Sancho after the game , his coy response suggested the Red Devils do n't believe the saga is over .
Asked whether he still felt United could get a deal done , Solskjaer said : `` I ca n't comment on other team 's players , I ca n't do that .
You know that .
I never do . ''
It was a response typical of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ target , while not wanting to disrespect the club the player currently represents .
Sancho was back in Germany on Monday following a brief trip to the UK , with Dortmund starting their pre-season training in the midst of a short turnaround before the new campaign .
Monday was also the date Dortmund had set as a deadline for United to meet their asking price for Sancho .
And during a press conference on the day Dortmund 's deadline expired , Sporting director Zorc gave a firm response on his star man 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jadon Sancho in our team this season , '' said Zorc .
`` The decision is final .
I think that answers all our questions . ''
But United legend Scholes still expects his old club to strike a deal .
Speaking on BT Sport ahead of United 's game against FC Copenhagen in the Europa League quarter-finals , the former midfielder said : `` They 're just after a little bit more money out of it , are n't they ?
`` He 's a great player .
But £108million is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brilliant player and I think he would improve any team in world football with his assists and his goals . ''
Scholes said he expected United to pull out all the stops in their pursuit of Sancho , despite earlier halting their attempt to sign Erling Haaland , who ironically ended up joining Dortmund from RB Salzburg .
`` The only thing I would say about United is they were desperate for [ Erling ] Haaland as well and they did n't quite go that extra mile , '' said Scholes .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think they will .
If Ole desperately , desperately wants him , I think they 'll get him . ''
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Solskjaer was asked following United's Europa League victory if he thought a deal for Sancho could still be done, after Dortmund insisted their star man would be staying
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer gave a pointed response to the latest Jadon Sancho developments after his Manchester United side beat Copenhagen to secure a Europa League semi-final spot.
Bruno Fernandes' extra-time penalty earned the Red Devils a 1-0 victory on the day they were told their top target Sancho would be staying at Borussia Dortmund this summer.
Dortmund are demanding at least £100million for the England winger, while United are only prepared to go to £80m - leading to the Bundesliga club's sporting director Michael Zorc saying their decision not to sell Sancho is "final".
But United are refusing to give up on signing the 20-year-old, who lit up the Bundesliga with 17 goals and 17 assists last season.
And while manager Solskjaer remained tight-lipped when asked about Sancho after the game, his coy response suggested the Red Devils don't believe the saga is over.
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Asked whether he still felt United could get a deal done, Solskjaer said: "I can't comment on other team's players, I can't do that. You know that. I never do."
It was a response typical of a manager being asked about an active target, while not wanting to disrespect the club the player currently represents.
Sancho was back in Germany on Monday following a brief trip to the UK, with Dortmund starting their pre-season training in the midst of a short turnaround before the new campaign.
Monday was also the date Dortmund had set as a deadline for United to meet their asking price for Sancho.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
And during a press conference on the day Dortmund's deadline expired, Sporting director Zorc gave a firm response on his star man's future.
"We plan on having Jadon Sancho in our team this season," said Zorc. "The decision is final. I think that answers all our questions."
But United legend Scholes still expects his old club to strike a deal.
Speaking on BT Sport ahead of United's game against FC Copenhagen in the Europa League quarter-finals, the former midfielder said: "They're just after a little bit more money out of it, aren't they?
"He's a great player. But £108million is a lot of money.
He looks a brilliant player and I think he would improve any team in world football with his assists and his goals."
Scholes said he expected United to pull out all the stops in their pursuit of Sancho, despite earlier halting their attempt to sign Erling Haaland, who ironically ended up joining Dortmund from RB Salzburg.
"The only thing I would say about United is they were desperate for [Erling] Haaland as well and they didn't quite go that extra mile," said Scholes.
"Will they do that for Sancho? I think they will. If Ole desperately, desperately wants him, I think they'll get him."
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thedailymirror--2020-08-11--Global number of coronavirus cases reaches 20 million as deaths hit 733,103

The number of coronavirus cases in the world has reached 20 million .
The total number of global coronavirus deaths stands at 733,103 , according to experts at Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Centre , whose aggregated tally has become the main reference for monitoring the disease .
The UK has 313,390 cases according to the university , putting it 12th on the list , just behind Spain .
The US has suffered the most deaths at 163,331 , while there have been 101,000 in Brazil , 52,000 in Mexico , 46,611 in the UK and more than 44,000 in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ follow our live blog HERE It comes after the World Health Organisation said the global death toll from Covid-19 will surpass 750,000 this week .
The grim milestones come as the global health body praised the UK and France for `` strong and precise measures '' to stamp out the virus .
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus , director general of the WHO , also urged countries to `` suppress , suppress , suppress '' the virus .
He told a virtual press briefing prior to the latest death toll announcement : `` This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases of Covid-19 and 750,000 deaths .
`` Behind these statistics is a great deal of pain and suffering .
Every life lost matters . ''
He added : `` Countries like France , Germany , the Republic of Korea , Spain , Italy , and the UK had major outbreaks of the virus but when they took action , they were able to suppress it .
`` Many countries globally are now using all the tools at their disposal to tackle any new spikes .
`` Over the last few days , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of northern England under stay-at-home notifications , as clusters of cases were identified .
`` In France , President Macron introduced compulsory masking in busy outdoor spaces of Paris in response to an increase in cases .
`` Strong and precise measures like these , in combination with utilising every tool at our disposal , are key to preventing any resurgence in disease and allowing societies to be reopened safely . ''
It comes as California 's top public health officer has resigned following data-collection failures that led to an undercount of coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ downward trend in Covid-19 infections , Governor Gavin Newsom said on Monday .
Dr Sonia Angell offered in a letter to step down as the director of the Department of Public Health over the weekend .
Meanwhile , Australia 's second-most populous state reported a small rise in new Covid-19 infections on Tuesday , boosting hopes that case numbers are stabilising after a second wave forced authorities to send the city of Melbourne back into lockdown .
Victoria state detected 331 new COVID-19 infections and 19 deaths in the past 24 hours , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of fatalities a day earlier , health officials said .
Daily infections in Victoria peaked at 725 on August 5 and have been trending lower in recent days , following the imposition of a hard lockdown in Melbourne on July 19 .

According to Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Centre, whose tally has become the main reference point during the pandemic, the UK has 12th highest amount of cases at 313,390
Number of coronavirus cases in the world reaches 20 million as deaths hit 733,103
The number of coronavirus cases in the world has reached 20 million.
The total number of global coronavirus deaths stands at 733,103, according to experts at Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Centre, whose aggregated tally has become the main reference for monitoring the disease.
The UK has 313,390 cases according to the university, putting it 12th on the list, just behind Spain.
The US has suffered the most deaths at 163,331, while there have been 101,000 in Brazil, 52,000 in Mexico, 46,611 in the UK and more than 44,000 in India.
For updates on coronavirus, follow our live blog HERE
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
It comes after the World Health Organisation said the global death toll from Covid-19 will surpass 750,000 this week.
The grim milestones come as the global health body praised the UK and France for "strong and precise measures" to stamp out the virus.
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director general of the WHO, also urged countries to "suppress, suppress, suppress" the virus.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
He told a virtual press briefing prior to the latest death toll announcement: "This week we will reach 20 million registered cases of Covid-19 and 750,000 deaths.
"Behind these statistics is a great deal of pain and suffering. Every life lost matters."
He added: "Countries like France, Germany, the Republic of Korea, Spain, Italy, and the UK had major outbreaks of the virus but when they took action, they were able to suppress it.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"Many countries globally are now using all the tools at their disposal to tackle any new spikes.
"Over the last few days, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson put areas of northern England under stay-at-home notifications, as clusters of cases were identified.
"In France, President Macron introduced compulsory masking in busy outdoor spaces of Paris in response to an increase in cases.
"Strong and precise measures like these, in combination with utilising every tool at our disposal, are key to preventing any resurgence in disease and allowing societies to be reopened safely."
It comes as California's top public health officer has resigned following data-collection failures that led to an undercount of coronavirus cases as the state was reporting a downward trend in Covid-19 infections, Governor Gavin Newsom said on Monday.
Dr Sonia Angell offered in a letter to step down as the director of the Department of Public Health over the weekend.
Meanwhile, Australia's second-most populous state reported a small rise in new Covid-19 infections on Tuesday, boosting hopes that case numbers are stabilising after a second wave forced authorities to send the city of Melbourne back into lockdown.
Victoria state detected 331 new COVID-19 infections and 19 deaths in the past 24 hours, compared with 322 infections and the same number of fatalities a day earlier, health officials said.
Daily infections in Victoria peaked at 725 on August 5 and have been trending lower in recent days, following the imposition of a hard lockdown in Melbourne on July 19.


thedailymirror--2020-08-10--Tom Kerridge slams 'disgraceful and selfish' diners in call for 'more manners'

Tom Kerridge has slammed diners for being `` disgraceful and selfish '' as a rise of no-shows takes its toll on restaurant businesses .
The 47-year-old celebrity chef has said there needs to be more `` common courtesy '' and has said that those booking a table need to show `` more manners '' as he criticised those who do not turn up for restaurant bookings .
Tom said it is now a wider issue affecting lots of industries , not just restaurants .
Speaking to Radio Times magazine , the top chef said : `` At this time , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more conscious of what they 're booking , because if you make a booking , you 're asking somebody to be there for you . ''
He continued : `` It affects more than just our industry - beauty salons , hairdressers , dental appointments .
`` Come on , everybody , let 's have a little bit more common courtesy and a few more manners . ''
Tom , who is presenting a Food Network show on barbecuing , also warned that the restaurant industry is on the verge of collapse .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ out and we have to bring people back in to work , it 's going to add up to a huge number of job losses if the cover numbers are n't there , '' he said of having fewer diners .
`` The industry is much bigger than just chefs and waiters .
There are producers , farmers , kitchen-fitters , people who make furniture - it touches many different businesses .
`` That 's why it 's very important that this industry survives because it involves millions of jobs . ''
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' if social distancing continues for a year .
Tom told the magazine : `` Obviously , people 's health and safety is the priority , but that would have a hugely detrimental effect on the industry and undoubtedly there will be casualties along the way .
`` They 're already happening - you ca n't go a day without being told that another restaurant is closing .
`` The longer it goes on , the more painful it will become . ''
According to new figures , more than 22,000 restaurant jobs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Last week , Pizza Express became the latest name to reveal major cuts , announcing plans to axe up to 1,100 jobs and permanently shut around 67 of its restaurants .
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Celebrity chef Tom Kerridge has called out diners who do not turn up for bookings as he combats the fall out from the coronavirus pandemic on his restaurant business
Tom Kerridge slams 'disgraceful and selfish' diners in call for 'more manners'
Tom Kerridge has slammed diners for being "disgraceful and selfish" as a rise of no-shows takes its toll on restaurant businesses.
The 47-year-old celebrity chef has said there needs to be more "common courtesy" and has said that those booking a table need to show "more manners" as he criticised those who do not turn up for restaurant bookings.
Tom said it is now a wider issue affecting lots of industries, not just restaurants.
Speaking to Radio Times magazine, the top chef said: "At this time, surely everybody should be a little bit more conscious of what they're booking, because if you make a booking, you're asking somebody to be there for you."
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He continued: "It affects more than just our industry - beauty salons, hairdressers, dental appointments.
"Come on, everybody, let's have a little bit more common courtesy and a few more manners."
Tom, who is presenting a Food Network show on barbecuing, also warned that the restaurant industry is on the verge of collapse.
"When the furlough scheme is phased out and we have to bring people back in to work, it's going to add up to a huge number of job losses if the cover numbers aren't there," he said of having fewer diners.
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"The industry is much bigger than just chefs and waiters. There are producers, farmers, kitchen-fitters, people who make furniture - it touches many different businesses.
"That's why it's very important that this industry survives because it involves millions of jobs."
He said it would "hurt every restaurant" if social distancing continues for a year.
Tom told the magazine: "Obviously, people's health and safety is the priority, but that would have a hugely detrimental effect on the industry and undoubtedly there will be casualties along the way.
"They're already happening - you can't go a day without being told that another restaurant is closing.
"The longer it goes on, the more painful it will become."
Image: BBC/Bone Soup Productions LTD/Richard Hill) BBC/Bone Soup Productions LTD/Richard Hill)
According to new figures, more than 22,000 restaurant jobs have been shed so far this year.
Last week, Pizza Express became the latest name to reveal major cuts, announcing plans to axe up to 1,100 jobs and permanently shut around 67 of its restaurants.
*The full interview is in Radio Times magazine, out now.
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thedailymirror--2020-08-10--Body of powerlifter, 22, pulled from lake after he took dip in 30C heat

An amateur powerlifter drowned in a lake after taking a dip in scorching 30C heat - two days after his 22nd birthday .
Kristers 'Kris ' Bednarskis was swimming at Bawsey Pits Country Park near King 's Lynn , Norfolk , on Saturday morning when he got into difficulty .
Following a major search effort , his body was pulled from the water in front of his childhood friend Ilja Jevtusenkowas - who had rushed to the beauty spot after he heard what had happened .
`` While we were waiting we saw the drone fly about and there was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down and the boats going to that spot , '' he told The Sun .
`` We were hoping it was a mistake and maybe he did n't drown . ''
Ilja said bystanders had initially tried to save Kris but lost sight of him .
Two rescue boats and four fire crews were deployed after the alarm was raised around 11.30am .
Kris had moved from Latvia with his family at age 13 and - having fallen in love with the gym had become a powerlifter a week before his death .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for his friend 's birthday days before - said his friend was due to compete in January .
A GoFundMe has already raised £4,000 to help the family pay for Kris ' funeral .
Paying tribute to his friend , Ilja said : `` He was someone you could talk to about anything .
He was always there for you if you needed a chat or anything . ''
Superintendent Malcolm Cooke from Norfolk Constabulary said colleagues from the local fire and rescue and ambulance services assisted officers in the search .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pulled from the water and pronounced dead at the scene .
`` Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family at this time , '' he added .

A major search effort was launched after Kristers 'Kris' Bednarskis got into difficulty while swimming at Bawsey Pits Country Park near King's Lynn on Saturday - two days after his birthday
Body of powerlifter, 22, pulled from lake after he took dip at beauty spot in 30C heat
An amateur powerlifter drowned in a lake after taking a dip in scorching 30C heat - two days after his 22nd birthday.
Kristers 'Kris' Bednarskis was swimming at Bawsey Pits Country Park near King's Lynn, Norfolk, on Saturday morning when he got into difficulty.
Following a major search effort, his body was pulled from the water in front of his childhood friend Ilja Jevtusenkowas - who had rushed to the beauty spot after he heard what had happened.
"While we were waiting we saw the drone fly about and there was a moment I saw the drone go down and the boats going to that spot," he told The Sun.
"We were hoping it was a mistake and maybe he didn't drown."
Ilja said bystanders had initially tried to save Kris but lost sight of him.
Image: KristersBednarski/Facebook) KristersBednarski/Facebook)
Two rescue boats and four fire crews were deployed after the alarm was raised around 11.30am.
Kris had moved from Latvia with his family at age 13 and - having fallen in love with the gym had become a powerlifter a week before his death.
Ilja - who had attended a barbecue for his friend's birthday days before - said his friend was due to compete in January.
A GoFundMe has already raised £4,000 to help the family pay for Kris' funeral.
Paying tribute to his friend, Ilja said: "He was someone you could talk to about anything. He was always there for you if you needed a chat or anything."
Superintendent Malcolm Cooke from Norfolk Constabulary said colleagues from the local fire and rescue and ambulance services assisted officers in the search.
He confirmed the body of a man was pulled from the water and pronounced dead at the scene.
"Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family at this time," he added.


thedailymirror--2020-08-10--What A-level students considering deferring to take a gap year should do

Although they may have been in the lowest risk groups when it comes to the coronavirus , aspiring undergraduate students have endured a rocky few months .
A Level examinations were cancelled , leaving many relying on already completed work they might have hoped to improve on with some intense studying .
To make matters worse , school careers lasting 14 years ended not with a raucous graduation blow-out , but - at best - socially distanced whimpers .
And now millions of school leavers are left having to decide whether to go to a stripped down version of university @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plans .
Despite widespread predictions that higher education would be rendered a ghost town next year , the trend has not born out .
Rather than mass-deferrals to 2021 , current date suggest thats there has been a 19 % increase in people un-deffering .
As much as the prospect of socially distanced freshers weeks , virtual drinking games and toga-parties for one may not fill the young student heart with excitement , heading to university this year may not be a bad idea .
Not only will the cut back social life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ undergrad 's life , getting to work may be a smart move as the inevitable , years long recession hits .
The pace at which the economy is slowing down may also be enough to put young people off having a gap year for fear trips away may be more difficult to finance .
For those coming to the end of their undergraduate degrees , holding off from plunging into the world of work may seem wise , whether via a post-graduate degree or trip away .
A study by Prospects showed 28 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offers cancelled or deferred since the crisis .
Another aspect wanna-be students may want to consider is whether universities will allow them to defer .
Many institutions have said that they can not guarantee places for next year , such is the turmoil and chaos caused by the virus .
Jude Tyrrell from Saltdean wants to defer the year but Cambridge , where he has a place to study computer science , but has been told by the university that offers can not be guaranteed for 2021 .
Despite that , the prospect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not filling the 18-year-old full of joy .
“ It just feels like my experience is going to be vastly different to everyone else I know , ” he told The Telegraph .
For students like Jude who may not want to take up their place this year , there are many other choices - even if deferring is not on the cards .
One of the obvious options is going abroad .
While international travel has been made more difficult by the virus , there are still a lot of opportunities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ speakers are still sought after as foreign languages teachers , or via online language schools such as Go Overseas .
Equally the holiday market is favouring the brave buyer at the moment .
Cut price deals on flights are there to be found for those willing to run the risk of contracting the coronavirus on a long haul flight or get stuck in a far flung country .
For those wanting to stay at home there may well be a surplus of volunteering oppirtunities .
Resources like the National Council for Voluntary Organisations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hundreds of roles for enthusiastic do-gooders .
But if the lure of university still proves too great , then an unprecedented number of clearance spaces are expected to be on offer over the next month .
Clare Marchant , the chief executive of UCAS , has said she believes as many as 80,000 applicants could find a place at university through clearing , up from 73,000 last year .

Once hundreds of thousands of A-level students get their results on August 13 they will have to decide whether to go to socially distanced university or to take a different path
What A-level students considering taking gap year amid coronavirus chaos should do
Although they may have been in the lowest risk groups when it comes to the coronavirus, aspiring undergraduate students have endured a rocky few months.
A-level examinations were cancelled, leaving many relying on already completed work they might have hoped to improve on with some intense studying.
To make matters worse, school careers lasting 14 years ended not with a raucous graduation blow-out, but - at best - socially distanced whimpers.
And now millions of school leavers are left having to decide whether to go to a stripped down version of university in September, defer or make new plans.
Despite widespread predictions that higher education would be rendered a ghost town next year, the trend has not borne out.
Image: PA) PA)
Can students afford gap years?
Rather than mass-deferrals to 2021, current data suggest thats there has been a 19% increase in people un-deffering.
As much as the prospect of socially distanced freshers weeks, virtual drinking games and toga-parties for one may not fill the young student heart with excitement, heading to university this year may not be a bad idea.
Not only will the cut back social life leave studying front and centre of the undergrad's life, getting to work may be a smart move as a deep recession hits.
Image: SWNS) SWNS)
The pace at which the economy is slowing down may also be enough to put young people off having a gap year for fear trips away may be more difficult to finance.
For those coming to the end of their undergraduate degrees, holding off from plunging into the world of work may seem wise, whether via a post-graduate degree or trip away.
A study by Prospects showed 28% of final-year students have had job offers cancelled or deferred since the crisis.
Image: PA) PA)
Will universities allow students to defer?
Another aspect wannabe students may want to consider is whether universities will allow them to defer.
Many institutions have said that they cannot guarantee places for a year from now, such is the turmoil and chaos caused by the virus.
Jude Tyrrell from Saltdean wants to defer the year but Cambridge, where he has a place to study computer science, but has been told by the university that offers cannot be guaranteed for 2021.
Despite that, the prospect of embarking on a whittled-back university experience is not filling the 18-year-old full of joy.
“It just feels like my experience is going to be vastly different to everyone else I know,” he told The Telegraph.
Image: SnapperSK) SnapperSK)
How easy is foreign travel for a gap year?
For students like Jude who may not want to take up their place this year, there are many other choices - even if deferring is not on the cards.
One of the obvious options is going abroad.
While international travel has been made more difficult by the virus, there are still a lot of opportunities for young people abroad, albeit some requiring a period of quarantine on return to the UK.
Fluent English speakers are still sought after as foreign languages teachers, or via online language schools such as Go Overseas.
Equally the holiday market is favouring the brave buyer at the moment.
Cut price deals on flights are there to be found for those willing to run the risk of contracting the coronavirus on a long haul flight or get stuck in a far-flung country.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
What to do on a gap year at home
For those wanting to stay at home there may well be a surplus of volunteering oppirtunities.
Resources like the National Council for Voluntary Organisations, Volunteering Matters and Do IT catalogue hundreds of roles for enthusiastic do-gooders.
Record clearing opportunities
But if the lure of university still proves too great, then an unprecedented number of clearance spaces are expected to be on offer over the next month.
Clare Marchant, the chief executive of UCAS, has said she believes as many as 80,000 applicants could find a place at university through clearing, up from 73,000 last year.