thedailymirror--2020-06-20--Concertgoers sit on cars and bring own booze at lockdown's 'first' drive-in gig

This is the future of gigs in locked-down Britain - for now - with concertgoers parking their cars in front of an outdoor stage and watching from a garden chair with booze brought from home .
These photos show what was believed to be the first drive-in gig during the lockdown and others are planned until it is safe to pack arenas and bars again .
There was an 80 car limit - at a cost of £40 per vehicle - as three bands played to a few hundred fans in front of Royal Victoria Chapel in Netley , near @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a day and each car was allowed to have as many as five people , with concertgoers sitting on car bonnets or roofs , or in garden chairs as they practised social distancing and followed coronavirus lockdown rules .
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Many people brought their own alcohol and picnics to enjoy the evening of music as three local bands - Sean McGowan , Me And The Moon , and Bash - took to the stage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everyone to toot their car horns and flash their lights for a bit of fun .
Tom Chance , 31 , and his wife Aeysha Chance , 33 , took their four-month-old baby daughter Sofia to her first gig .
Tom Said : `` We came from Bassett in Southampton , we fancied a night out and have been looking forward to getting out the house .
`` Who knows , this may be the future of music venues going forward .
`` We do go to gigs and this is Sophia ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quite how we imagined it would work out , but we are here and its great . ''
Organiser George Rashbrook , of SoundLevel Events , said the event came together very quickly and was a success .
He said : `` It went really really well tonight .
It could not have gone better , everything from the audience to the weather to the music , its been absolutely perfect .
`` We had 80 cars with up to five people per car so about 200-300 people . ''
He added : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in about four weeks but it was an absolute slog , some real hard graft to put it all together .
`` It is licensed by the council which went well as we work with them regularly with other gigs at other council run facilities .
`` We contacted them to run the idea past them and they bought into it straight away and loved it .
`` From there we spoke with Hampshire Constabulary who had no issues with it at all .
Everyone has been really supportive .
`` We had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just to the left of their cars so everyone was socially distant with their own little safe bubble . ''
George is now planning another 'drive-in ' gig for July 3 at the same price and with the same capacity of 80 cars .
He said : `` ( We are ) hoping after the success of tonight the council may re-do their risk assessment and allow us a few more , there is certainly the demand for it . ''
Meanwhile , huge arena concerts could be running again by autumn , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ changes to the gig experience .
Fans could have to walk through disinfectant mists and have their temperatures taken on the way in to venues .
Concertgoers could also be required to wear masks , and staff will have to wear PPE under plans being considered .
Drinkers would be encouraged to order pints on smartphone apps and pubs could be patrolled to ensure social-distancing measures are enforced under plans to ease the lockdown for the hospitality sector .
Boris Johnson is expected to make an announcement next week on pubs , cafes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reopening in England an ambition from July 4 to start reviving the ailing economy .
With the coronavirus alert level having been reduced from four to three on Friday , the Prime Minister believes he has some space to relax measures in a boost for the sector .
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden told BBC Radio 4 that the review the PM ordered into the two-metre social distancing rule for England would be concluded `` within the coming days '' , while Whitehall officials confirmed the outcome is expected next week .
The rule @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but would be a heavy restraint on the hospitality sector when it reopens , with many bosses favouring the distance being reduced .
Guidance drawn up by the sector and ministers is understood to encourage pubgoers to order drinks using apps instead of going to the bar , while current legislation was said to include the powers for patrols .
The downgrading of the alert level by the UK 's chief medical officers , including Professor Chris Whitty , means transmission of coronavirus is no longer considered to be `` high or rising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are still `` likely '' to occur , the advisers warned , and the virus remains in general circulation .
On Friday , Mr Johnson told the public to `` watch this space '' when asked whether the distance restriction could be reduced to help schools in England return in autumn .
Government scientific advisers have said they would be comfortable with a reduced distance if risk-mitigating measures were taken , such as people sitting side by side and wearing face coverings .
The PM also said it is his intention that children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to return to school on a five-days-a-week basis in September .
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson suggested that primary school class sizes of 15 , known as `` bubbles '' , could be expanded back to their normal size to allow more children back in the classroom .
In Wales , First Minister Mark Drakeford was planning to end its five-mile restriction on travel next month and allow holidaymakers to return a week later .
And in Northern Ireland , most pupils are set for a return to education in the autumn after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measure to one metre .

There was an 80 car limit - at a cost of £40 per vehicle - and concertgoers sat on bonnets or in garden chairs with alcohol and food brought from home as three bands played in Netley, near Southampton, Hampshire
Coronavirus lockdown's 'first' drive-in concert is the future of gigs for now
This is the future of gigs in locked-down Britain - for now - with concertgoers parking their cars in front of an outdoor stage and watching from a garden chair with booze brought from home.
These photos show what was believed to be the first drive-in gig during the lockdown and others are planned until it is safe to pack arenas and bars again.
There was an 80 car limit - at a cost of £40 per vehicle - as three bands played to a few hundred fans in front of Royal Victoria Chapel in Netley, near Southampton, Hampshire.
Tickets sold out in a day and each car was allowed to have as many as five people, with concertgoers sitting on car bonnets or roofs, or in garden chairs as they practised social distancing and followed coronavirus lockdown rules.
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Many people brought their own alcohol and picnics to enjoy the evening of music as three local bands - Sean McGowan, Me And The Moon, and Bash - took to the stage.
The evening finished with McGowan getting everyone to toot their car horns and flash their lights for a bit of fun.
Tom Chance, 31, and his wife Aeysha Chance, 33, took their four-month-old baby daughter Sofia to her first gig.
Image: Paul Jacobs/pictureexclusive.com) Paul Jacobs/pictureexclusive.com) Image: Paul Jacobs/pictureexclusive.com) Paul Jacobs/pictureexclusive.com)
Tom Said: "We came from Bassett in Southampton, we fancied a night out and have been looking forward to getting out the house.
"Who knows, this may be the future of music venues going forward.
"It’s a fantastic idea, with social distancing enforced.
"We do go to gigs and this is Sophia’s first one and wasn’t quite how we imagined it would work out, but we are here and its great."
Organiser George Rashbrook, of SoundLevel Events, said the event came together very quickly and was a success.
He said: "It went really really well tonight. It could not have gone better, everything from the audience to the weather to the music, its been absolutely perfect.
Image: Paul Jacobs/pictureexclusive.com) Paul Jacobs/pictureexclusive.com)
"We had 80 cars with up to five people per car so about 200-300 people."
He added: "It was organised really quickly, in about four weeks but it was an absolute slog, some real hard graft to put it all together.
"It is licensed by the council which went well as we work with them regularly with other gigs at other council run facilities.
"We contacted them to run the idea past them and they bought into it straight away and loved it.
"From there we spoke with Hampshire Constabulary who had no issues with it at all. Everyone has been really supportive.
"We had people either in their cars, or just to the left of their cars so everyone was socially distant with their own little safe bubble."
George is now planning another 'drive-in' gig for July 3 at the same price and with the same capacity of 80 cars.
He said: "(We are) hoping after the success of tonight the council may re-do their risk assessment and allow us a few more, there is certainly the demand for it."
Image: Paul Jacobs/pictureexclusive.com) Paul Jacobs/pictureexclusive.com)
Meanwhile, huge arena concerts could be running again by autumn, venue bosses say - but with huge changes to the gig experience.
Fans could have to walk through disinfectant mists and have their temperatures taken on the way in to venues.
Concertgoers could also be required to wear masks, and staff will have to wear PPE under plans being considered.
Drinkers would be encouraged to order pints on smartphone apps and pubs could be patrolled to ensure social-distancing measures are enforced under plans to ease the lockdown for the hospitality sector.
Boris Johnson is expected to make an announcement next week on pubs, cafes, restaurants and hotels - with their reopening in England an ambition from July 4 to start reviving the ailing economy.
With the coronavirus alert level having been reduced from four to three on Friday, the Prime Minister believes he has some space to relax measures in a boost for the sector.
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden told BBC Radio 4 that the review the PM ordered into the two-metre social distancing rule for England would be concluded "within the coming days", while Whitehall officials confirmed the outcome is expected next week.
The rule seeks to slow the spread of Covid-19 but would be a heavy restraint on the hospitality sector when it reopens, with many bosses favouring the distance being reduced.
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Guidance drawn up by the sector and ministers is understood to encourage pubgoers to order drinks using apps instead of going to the bar, while current legislation was said to include the powers for patrols.
The downgrading of the alert level by the UK's chief medical officers, including Professor Chris Whitty, means transmission of coronavirus is no longer considered to be "high or rising exponentially".
Localised outbreaks of Covid-19 are still "likely" to occur, the advisers warned, and the virus remains in general circulation.
On Friday, Mr Johnson told the public to "watch this space" when asked whether the distance restriction could be reduced to help schools in England return in autumn.
Government scientific advisers have said they would be comfortable with a reduced distance if risk-mitigating measures were taken, such as people sitting side by side and wearing face coverings.
The PM also said it is his intention that children of all ages in England should be able to return to school on a five-days-a-week basis in September.
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson suggested that primary school class sizes of 15, known as "bubbles", could be expanded back to their normal size to allow more children back in the classroom.
In Wales, First Minister Mark Drakeford was planning to end its five-mile restriction on travel next month and allow holidaymakers to return a week later.
And in Northern Ireland, most pupils are set for a return to education in the autumn after ministers agreed to cut the social distancing measure to one metre.


thedailymirror--2020-06-20--Davinia Taylor drops from size 16 to size 8 in weight loss transformation

Former Hollyoaks star Davinia Taylor is celebrating her weight loss transformation after going from a size 16 to an 8 .
The actress , who appeared on the soap in the 1990s , has spent five years transforming her body and she has been showing off the results of her hard work .
In a post on Instagram , Davinia , 42 , shared a before picture of herself showing her `` pushing a size 16 '' and revealing she 's now down to a slender size 8 .
She wrote : `` What a difference a bit of # @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mum-of-four went on to explain how she shed the pounds and kept them off , listing some methods including running , saunas and intermittent fasting .
Davinia also admitted she 's been using the controversial Wim Hof method , which involves breathing techniques and cold exposure .
`` All these protocols have helped me stay mentally healthy and if I do that the body follows suit !
!
`` Think I ’ m pushing a size 16 there and then I ’ m down to an 8 ( and maintained it for years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ either ) All beings in the brain # brainhealth # goodfats # lowsugar # paleo . ''
She previously shared another set of before and after pics , admitting she 's spent five years maintaining her incredible weight loss .
Davinia explained other techniques she 's been using include cold showers , `` counting chemicals not calories '' and eating organic meat .
She wrote : `` I can ’ t do moderation ( it ’ s stupid for me to try ONLY ONE ginger nut biscuit ) I ’ ll eat the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to digest it and detox my gut from it ( carb coma ) .. '' I hate that feeling so I get the next best thing or do something totally different until the craving passes ( I was brought up on highly processed 80 ’ s diet ... .
so my brain and body remembers the chemistry made in the factory to get me hooked ) ... '' Watch your habits and cultivate your own roadmap to feeling so much better ...
I hated being inflamed full of water no energy and self @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''

Former Hollyoaks actress Davinia Taylor has spent the last five years transforming her body and she now looks dramatically different. She credits techniques including cold showers and fasting with helping her keep the pounds off
Former Hollyoaks star Davinia Taylor is celebrating her weight loss transformation after going from a size 16 to an 8.
The actress, who appeared on the soap in the 1990s, has spent five years transforming her body and she has been showing off the results of her hard work.
In a post on Instagram, Davinia, 42, shared a before picture of herself showing her "pushing a size 16" and revealing she's now down to a slender size 8.
She wrote: "What a difference a bit of #Biohacking makes !!!"
The mum-of-four went on to explain how she shed the pounds and kept them off, listing some methods including running, saunas and intermittent fasting.
Image: ALAMY) ALAMY)
Davinia also admitted she's been using the controversial Wim Hof method, which involves breathing techniques and cold exposure.
She added: "Detox, reduce inflammatory foods, run, sauna, supplement, wim Hof, cold exposure, NAD+, nootropics kombucha, intermittent fasting, gut health , knowing my genes...
"All these protocols have helped me stay mentally healthy and if I do that the body follows suit!!
Image: Instagram) Instagram) Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"Think I’m pushing a size 16 there and then I’m down to an 8 (and maintained it for years !! No yo-yo or massive cravings either ) All beings in the brain #brainhealth #goodfats #lowsugar #paleo."
She previously shared another set of before and after pics, admitting she's spent five years maintaining her incredible weight loss.
Davinia explained other techniques she's been using include cold showers, "counting chemicals not calories" and eating organic meat.
She wrote: "I can’t do moderation (it’s stupid for me to try ONLY ONE ginger nut biscuit ) I’ll eat the lot and feel yuk as I have to digest it and detox my gut from it (carb coma )..
"I hate that feeling so I get the next best thing or do something totally different until the craving passes ( I was brought up on highly processed 80’s diet.... so my brain and body remembers the chemistry made in the factory to get me hooked)...
"Watch your habits and cultivate your own roadmap to feeling so much better... I hated being inflamed full of water no energy and self esteem on the floor. #weightlossjourney."


thedailymirror--2020-06-20--UK airport to trial 'game-changing' measure to end holiday quarantine rule

Airport coronavirus testing is to be trialled at a UK airport in a bid to end quarantine rules , The Times claims .
Under plans to phase out blanket quarantine restrictions , several hundred passengers a day arriving at a major UK airport will be asked to volunteer to be tested for free .
Airport services firms Swissport and Collinson will run the two-week trial with the RT-PCR tests being administered by nurses using throat and nose swabs .
A quicker and easier saliva test will also be trialled .
Travellers will then be asked to travel home or to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ test results which are expected to be ready in as little as seven hours via an online portal .
Passengers testing positive will be referred to Public Health England and it 's hoped that those testing negative can then avoid being quarantined .
Under the government 's quarantine rule which was introduced on June 8 , all travellers returning to the UK must quarantine for 14 days unless they are on the list of exemptions .
However , Boris Johnson is expected to announce a string of deals with a `` small number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later this month to allow quarantine-free travel , according to the Daily Telegraph .
The government is not involved with the trial but it 's hoped , if successful , ministers could be convinced to roll it out in airports across the UK .
The Times say that airlines have hailed the move as 'game-changing ' .
Simon Worrell , the global medical director of Collinson , told The Times : `` Clearly this needs government buy-in , but we really think this will be an excellent way to get people flying again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do n't need to quarantine to go about their business . ''
Jason Holt , chief executive for western Europe at Swissport , said : `` The primary concern we have is the challenging adverse impact of the quarantine on the aviation sector .
`` Both businesses have come together with an intelligent way to assist the government ; not to remove the quarantine but to complement it .
`` The odds are that 95 per cent of the travelling public will be Covid-free and we are seeking an exemption from the government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ give consumer confidence to families and businesses to start to purchase tickets again and put the sector back on its feet . ''

It's hoped the two-week trial could eventually lead to Brits who test negative after returning to the UK from holiday being able to avoid being quarantined
Airport coronavirus testing is to be trialled at a UK airport in a bid to end quarantine rules, The Times claims.
Under plans to phase out blanket quarantine restrictions, several hundred passengers a day arriving at a major UK airport will be asked to volunteer to be tested for free.
Airport services firms Swissport and Collinson will run the two-week trial with the RT-PCR tests being administered by nurses using throat and nose swabs.
A quicker and easier saliva test will also be trialled.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Travellers will then be asked to travel home or to the place they are staying and await test results which are expected to be ready in as little as seven hours via an online portal.
Passengers testing positive will be referred to Public Health England and it's hoped that those testing negative can then avoid being quarantined.
Under the government's quarantine rule which was introduced on June 8, all travellers returning to the UK must quarantine for 14 days unless they are on the list of exemptions.
However, Boris Johnson is expected to announce a string of deals with a "small number" of countries to create air bridges later this month to allow quarantine-free travel, according to the Daily Telegraph.
Image: BPS) BPS)
The government is not involved with the trial but it's hoped, if successful, ministers could be convinced to roll it out in airports across the UK.
The Times say that airlines have hailed the move as 'game-changing'.
Simon Worrell, the global medical director of Collinson, told The Times : "Clearly this needs government buy-in, but we really think this will be an excellent way to get people flying again.
"It will enable those who don't need to quarantine to go about their business."
Jason Holt, chief executive for western Europe at Swissport, said: "The primary concern we have is the challenging adverse impact of the quarantine on the aviation sector.
"Both businesses have come together with an intelligent way to assist the government; not to remove the quarantine but to complement it.
"The odds are that 95 per cent of the travelling public will be Covid-free and we are seeking an exemption from the government for those people.
"This will give consumer confidence to families and businesses to start to purchase tickets again and put the sector back on its feet."


thedailymirror--2020-06-21--I'm A Celeb 'to stop flying contestants' family and friends to show'

Contestants on I ’ m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here !
will no longer be met by friends or family when they exit the jungle after ITV axed flights for loved ones .
I ’ m A Celeb sees participants spend approximately three weeks in the Australian jungle while competing to be crowned king or queen of the show .
And while many past contestants have struggled to cope with being away from their husbands , wives , lovers , children or other relatives and friends , they have always had the comfort of knowing their nearest and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whenever they get booted from the show .
But not any more – as The Sun claims I ’ m A Celeb show makers have cancelled plans to pay for friends and family to fly to Australia as part of the series .
In the past , I ’ m A Celeb has splashed roughly £100,000 on business class seats for contestants to have friendly faces to meet them at the end of the show .
The trip would also include a seven-night stays at Palazzo Versace hotel on Australia ’ s Golden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closing its purse in an effort to cut costs after advertising income for ITV dropped as a consequence of the coronavirus outbreak .
A show source told The Sun : “ Having no friends or family flown out will be a big blow to celebrities .
“ Producers have even involved them in recent years by taking them into the jungle in the final days to create heartfelt scenes .
“ There are early plans to film video calls to capture celebs having their first chats with loved ones .
The source then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do ” with being greeted by show hosts Ant and Dec instead – who they would have already seen multiple times over the three week period the show traditionally runs over .
It is believed a 2020 series is going ahead after months of speculation that air travel limitations in relation to the coronavirus pandemic could scupper plans .
One name linked to the upcoming 20th series is Tiger King star Carole Baskin who is rumoured to be demanding £350,000 to appear on the show .

Celebrities will no longer be greeted by their nearest and dearest after being booted from the show - and will have to "make do" with being received by Ant and Dec instead
Contestants on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! will no longer be met by friends or family when they exit the jungle after ITV axed flights for loved ones.
I’m A Celeb sees participants spend approximately three weeks in the Australian jungle while competing to be crowned king or queen of the show.
And while many past contestants have struggled to cope with being away from their husbands, wives, lovers, children or other relatives and friends, they have always had the comfort of knowing their nearest and dearest would be waiting to greet them whenever they get booted from the show.
But not any more – as The Sun claims I’m A Celeb show makers have cancelled plans to pay for friends and family to fly to Australia as part of the series.
Image: James Gourley/ITV/REX) James Gourley/ITV/REX)
In the past, I’m A Celeb has splashed roughly £100,000 on business class seats for contestants to have friendly faces to meet them at the end of the show.
The trip would also include a seven-night stays at Palazzo Versace hotel on Australia’s Golden Coast.
But now the series is closing its purse in an effort to cut costs after advertising income for ITV dropped as a consequence of the coronavirus outbreak.
Image: Media-Mode / SplashNews.com) Media-Mode / SplashNews.com)
A show source told The Sun: “Having no friends or family flown out will be a big blow to celebrities.
“Producers have even involved them in recent years by taking them into the jungle in the final days to create heartfelt scenes.
“There are early plans to film video calls to capture celebs having their first chats with loved ones.
Image: ITV) ITV)
The source then conceded contestants would have to “make do” with being greeted by show hosts Ant and Dec instead – who they would have already seen multiple times over the three week period the show traditionally runs over.
It is believed a 2020 series is going ahead after months of speculation that air travel limitations in relation to the coronavirus pandemic could scupper plans.
One name linked to the upcoming 20th series is Tiger King star Carole Baskin who is rumoured to be demanding £350,000 to appear on the show.


thedailymirror--2020-06-21--Police say 3 people killed in Reading attack but incident not treated as terror

Three people are confirmed to have died and three more seriously injured after a stabbing rampage in Reading .
The horrifying attack was launched in broad daylight at Forbury Gardens in the town centre shortly after 7pm .
Three people have died while three more were seriously injured , Thames Valley Police said .
A 25-year-old man from Reading was detained at the scene and has been arrested on suspicion of murder .
He is currently in police custody .
The incident was initially said to be terror-related but Thames Valley Police have since said they do not believe this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigation has been launched , while counter-terrorism officers are assisting police with enquiries .
Detective Chief Superintendent Ian Hunter , Head of Crime , said : “ The Thames Valley Police Major Crime Unit has launched a murder investigation following this incident .
“ We have made one arrest and at this stage we are not looking for any other people in connection with this incident .
There is no intelligence to suggest that there is any further danger to the public , however we urge people to remain vigilant and report anything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not currently being treated as a terrorism incident , however officers are keeping an open mind as to the motivation for the incident and are being supported by colleagues from Counter Terrorism Policing South East .
“ There have been some reports that this incident was linked to the Black Lives Matter protest which took place in Reading earlier this afternoon .
I can confirm that this incident is not connected .
It occurred around three hours after the protest had concluded .
“ We are also aware that the incident was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to hear from anyone who has video footage .
Out of respect for those deceased and injured , along with their loved ones , please do not circulate this footage on social media – this will be incredibly distressing .
“ Police cordons continue to be in place and are likely to be for some time as we work to establish the circumstances of what has happened .
You will also see an increased police presence in the area as we continue to make enquires .
“ I would urge the public to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thank the community for their patience .
We will let you know as soon as the area is back open .
“ The thoughts of everyone at Thames Valley Police are with those who have been affected by this tragic incident and I understand the concern that this will have caused amongst the community .
Please be assured that safety of the public is our primary concern and we will do all that we can to investigate this incident robustly and bring those responsible to justice.
” “ Anyone with information on what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Valley Police on 101 , quoting reference 1159 20/6 .
”

The mass stabbings in Forbury Gardens in Reading have been declared a terror attack, Thames Valley Police have confirmed
Reading stabbings: Police confirm incident being treated as terror attack after three killed
Three people are confirmed to have died and three more seriously injured after a stabbing rampage in Reading.
The horrifying attack was launched in broad daylight at Forbury Gardens in the town centre shortly after 7pm.
A 25-year-old man from Reading was detained at the scene and was arrested on suspicion of murder. He is currently in police custody.
Video footage of the arrest shows a police officer kneeling over a man who appears to be face down in the middle of the street in the Berkshire town as two of his colleagues stand over.
Loud sirens from police cars rushing to the scene are ringing in the background.
The incident is now being treated as a terror attack, Thames Valley Police have said.
Have you been affected by the incident? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk.
Image: Get Reading) Get Reading)
A statement issued on the Thames Valley Police website said: "Counter Terrorism Policing can now confirm that the stabbing incident that happened in Reading last night (20/6), has now been declared a terrorist incident.
"Officers from Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) have been working closely with Thames Valley Police's Major Crime Department throughout the night.
"Deputy Assistant Commissioner Dean Haydon, Senior National Coordinator for the Counter Terrorism Policing network, has this morning declared the incident a terrorist incident, and CTPSE will be taking over the investigation."
Armed police have also been seen raiding a property in Basingstoke Road in the town, with witnesses reporting hearing a controlled explosion.
A shaken witness told Mirror Online he saw blood spurting and victims dropping "like a weight" as a man appeared to be "tapping them on the head" at random in the park close to Reading town centre in Berkshire.
Another witness said the knifeman "shouted some unintelligible words" and stabbed victims in the neck and under their arms as the horrific mass stabbing unfolded.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
A source told the Sunday Mirror that a hero police officer saw a suspect running away with a knife and "rugby tackled him to the ground".
They said: "A man pulled a knife and started attacking people at random in Reading, near the Crown Court. It is thought there was one attacker.
"It appeared the attack was stopped when a lone sergeant, who responded when the alarm was raised, ran to the scene, saw the attacker runningaway with a knife and rugby tackled him to the ground."
Dan, a 26-year-old local, said he was drinking wine in the park with two friends when he noticed a commotion about 20 metres away.
He described how he and his friends had chosen a spot to sit and enjoy the sunshine when he saw a man approach a group "just in a circle chatting".
Image: PA) PA)
The man drew his attention because he appeared to be racing around the group "tapping them on the head".
Reflecting on the disturbing moment he realised it was an attack, Dan said: "I thought they were playing duck duck goose and thought someone had been sick, we realised it was blood spraying out."
He and his two friends sprang up and began running as they saw the attacker move toward another group in what he thought was a random attack.
Dan said he saw the man take a blow to a woman's neck- but couldn't be sure if he was using a knife as he and his friends never got a close look at the weapon.
The woman "dropped like a weight," Dan said.
Four people were on the ground and "immobile", and there may have been additional victims, he said.
He added: "I saw a man with his face bleeding but stood up. When the first 2 people were stabbed the group stood up, and two of the people who dropped to the ground were stood up."
Dan said it all happened so quickly, the crowds in the busy park hadn't noticed as they ran by.
He added: "It was strange - not like you see in films, there was no screaming.
"We were running by people dancing in groups - they hadn't seen what happened."
He saw the attacker run toward Reading Station, so he and his friends ran in the opposite direction.
A second witness, Lawrence Wort, was sitting close to the group in the park when the attack unfolded, and said it appeared to be "completely random".
Mr Wort, a 20-year-old personal trainer from Chippenham, said: "The park was pretty full, a lot of people sat around drinking with friends when one lone person walked through."
"[He] suddenly shouted some unintelligible words and went round a large group - of around 10 - trying to stab them.
"He stabbed three of them severely in the neck, and under the arms and then turned and started running towards me when we turned and started running."
"When he realised that he couldn't catch us he tried to stab another group sat down."


thedailymirror--2020-06-21--Boris Johnson brands Reading stabbings 'appalling' as three people killed

Boris Johnson has branded an horrific knife attack in a park in Reading that has killed three people `` appalling '' .
The Prime Minister has responded as counter-terrorism officers assist police in the Berkshire town after the bloody rampage in Forbury Gardens at about 7pm on Saturday .
A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the attack , which left three more people seriously injured .
The incident was initially thought to be terror-related but Thames Valley Police said in an update that they are not now treating the attack as a terrorism incident .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` rugby tackled '' to the ground by a hero police officer .
Heavily-armed and masked police officers were seen at a block of flats in Reading after Saturday evening 's attack .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said his thoughts were with those affected by the `` appalling '' incident , and Home Secretary Priti Patel said she was `` deeply concerned '' .
Have you been affected by the incident ?
Email webnews @ mirror.co.uk .
It is understood Ms Patel is being kept updated on the situation .
The Prime Minister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are with all of those affected by the appalling incident in Reading and my thanks to the emergency services on the scene . ''
Ms Patel , the Home Secretary , tweeted : `` Deeply concerned to hear reports of an incident in Reading .
`` My thoughts are with everyone involved , including police and emergency responders at the scene . ''
Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer has described the stabbing in Reading as `` very concerning '' .
He urged people to listen to the National Police Chiefs ' Council and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been circulated online .
He tweeted : `` Very concerning reports from Reading .
Thank you to the police and other emergency service personnel responding .
Please follow the advice of the @ PoliceChiefs '' .
Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner was among those urging people not to share graphic video of the incident on social media .
She wrote on Twitter : `` There appears to be a serious incident tonight in Reading with reports of multiple stabbings .
`` Can people please stop sharing videos in the media of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for both the victims and their families .
Let our emergency services respond now '' .
Policing minister Kit Malthouse tweeted : `` An horrific , dreadful incident .
Deepest sympathies to all affected .
Please do not speculate or share footage online .
Help the police .
All information should be provided to @ ThamesVP . ''
Business Secretary and MP for Reading West Alok Sharma added : `` My thoughts are very much with all at @ ThamesVP and others who are dealing with this incident and those who have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ updates . ''
A shaken witness told Mirror Online he saw blood spurting and victims dropping `` like a weight '' as a man appeared to be `` tapping them on the head '' at random in Forbury Gardens in Reading town centre in Berkshire .
Another witness said the knifeman `` shouted some unintelligible words '' and stabbed victims in the neck and under their arms as the horrific mass stabbing unfolded at about 7pm .

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The Prime Minister has reacted with shock to the horrific incident in Reading tonight that has left three people dead and three more seriously injured after a crowd of people were stabbed
Boris Johnson has branded an horrific knife attack in a park in Reading that has killed three people "appalling".
The Prime Minister has responded as counter-terrorism officers assist police in the Berkshire town after the bloody rampage in Forbury Gardens at about 7pm on Saturday.
A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the attack, which left three more people seriously injured.
The incident was initially thought to be terror-related but Thames Valley Police said in an update that they are not now treating the attack as a terrorism incident.
A source said the alleged knifeman was "rugby tackled" to the ground by a hero police officer.
Heavily-armed and masked police officers were seen at a block of flats in Reading after Saturday evening's attack.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said his thoughts were with those affected by the "appalling" incident, and Home Secretary Priti Patel said she was "deeply concerned".
Have you been affected by the incident? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk.
It is understood Ms Patel is being kept updated on the situation.
The Prime Minister wrote on Twitter : "My thoughts are with all of those affected by the appalling incident in Reading and my thanks to the emergency services on the scene."
Ms Patel, the Home Secretary, tweeted: "Deeply concerned to hear reports of an incident in Reading.
"My thoughts are with everyone involved, including police and emergency responders at the scene."
Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer has described the stabbing in Reading as "very concerning".
He urged people to listen to the National Police Chiefs' Council and not share footage of the incident that has been circulated online.
He tweeted: "Very concerning reports from Reading. Thank you to the police and other emergency service personnel responding. Please follow the advice of the @PoliceChiefs".
Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner was among those urging people not to share graphic video of the incident on social media.
She wrote on Twitter: "There appears to be a serious incident tonight in Reading with reports of multiple stabbings.
"Can people please stop sharing videos in the media of the alleged incident, it is incredibly upsetting for both the victims and their families. Let our emergency services respond now".
Image: @Cogp79/Twitter) @Cogp79/Twitter)
Policing minister Kit Malthouse tweeted: "An horrific, dreadful incident. Deepest sympathies to all affected. Please do not speculate or share footage online. Help the police. All information should be provided to @ThamesVP."
Business Secretary and MP for Reading West Alok Sharma added: "My thoughts are very much with all at @ThamesVP and others who are dealing with this incident and those who have been affected - please follow @ThamesVP for updates."
A shaken witness told Mirror Online he saw blood spurting and victims dropping "like a weight" as a man appeared to be "tapping them on the head" at random in Forbury Gardens in Reading town centre in Berkshire.
Image: PA) PA)
Another witness said the knifeman "shouted some unintelligible words" and stabbed victims in the neck and under their arms as the horrific mass stabbing unfolded at about 7pm.


thedailymirror--2020-06-21--Gemma Collins devastated as she believes coronavirus killed her cat, Twinkle

Gemma Collins has been left devastated by the death of her beloved kitty , Twinkle , who passed away lsat month .
But now the 39-year-old reality star fears the cause of death of her beloved cat was the deadly coronavirus .
Since the COVID-19 outbreak began spreading around the world earlier this year , there have been reports of cats contracting the disease , while scientists at University College London last week shared fears that cats could cause a second wave of the virus .
Gemma revealed her cat had been put on a ventilator when she fell ill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ age of 25-years-old .
Speaking to The Sun on Sunday , Gemma explained that she feared her cat was a victim of the deadly coronavirus .
She said : “ Twinkle died in quarantine .
“ I was so upset about it - I think she had Corona .
She ’ d never had breathing problems , and it was just so weird how she died .
“ I took her to the vet and it was so awkward because of Corona , I had to leave her on the boot of my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said to the vet please keep her alive .
“ And then he called me two hours later and said he ’ d put her on a ventilator and she ’ s died.
” Last week scientists shared fears pets including cats and dogs could be susceptible to coronavirus and potentially pass it on to human owners , sparking a second wave of the disease .
The UK could therefore be at risk of a second outbreak even if cases of coronavirus are eradicated among humans as pets could carry , incubate , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from University College London want a mass surveillance programme of all animals that live close to humans .
Professor Joanne Santini wants more research into which animals are susceptible to Covid-19 and increased testing .
She argued in The Lancet Microbe that there was growing evidence that pets can contract certain strains of coronavirus with a risk of passing on to people .
She called for an “ urgent need for widespread researchers from University College London want a mass surveillance programme of all animals that live close to humans .
Professor Joanne @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are susceptible to Covid-19 and increased testing .
It is believed there are 9 million pet dogs in the UK , and 10.9 million pet cats

GEMMA COLLINS HOPS ON HER BIKE AND TELLS FANS TO GET EXERCISING
GEMMA COLLINS HOPS ON HER BIKE AND TELLS FANS TO GET EXERCISING
The TOWIE star's cat sadly passed away aged 25-years-old last month after falling ill and dying after being put on a ventilator. Gem has shared her concerns her cat died of coronavirus
Gemma Collins has been left devastated by the death of her beloved kitty, Twinkle, who passed away lsat month.
But now the 39-year-old reality star fears the cause of death of her beloved cat was the deadly coronavirus.
Since the COVID-19 outbreak began spreading around the world earlier this year, there have been reports of cats contracting the disease, while scientists at University College London last week shared fears that cats could cause a second wave of the virus.
Gemma revealed her cat had been put on a ventilator when she fell ill, only to later die at the age of 25-years-old.
Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for Jersey Style Awards) Dave Benett/Getty Images for Jersey Style Awards)
Speaking to The Sun on Sunday, Gemma explained that she feared her cat was a victim of the deadly coronavirus.
She said: “Twinkle died in quarantine.
“I was so upset about it - I think she had Corona. She’d never had breathing problems, and it was just so weird how she died.
“I took her to the vet and it was so awkward because of Corona, I had to leave her on the boot of my car in a box and I just said to the vet please keep her alive.
Image: gemmacollins/Instagram) gemmacollins/Instagram)
“And then he called me two hours later and said he’d put her on a ventilator and she’s died.”
Last week scientists shared fears pets including cats and dogs could be susceptible to coronavirus and potentially pass it on to human owners, sparking a second wave of the disease.
The UK could therefore be at risk of a second outbreak even if cases of coronavirus are eradicated among humans as pets could carry, incubate, and pass on the virus.
Image: gemmacollins1/Instagram) gemmacollins1/Instagram)
Researchers from University College London want a mass surveillance programme of all animals that live close to humans.
Professor Joanne Santini wants more research into which animals are susceptible to Covid-19 and increased testing.
She argued in The Lancet Microbe that there was growing evidence that pets can contract certain strains of coronavirus with a risk of passing on to people.
She called for an “urgent need for widespread researchers from University College London want a mass surveillance programme of all animals that live close to humans.
Professor Joanne Santini wants more research into which animals are susceptible to Covid-19 and increased testing.
It is believed there are 9 million pet dogs in the UK, and 10.9 million pet cats


thedailymirror--2020-06-20--Love Island stars Maura Higgins and Chris Taylor 'spend cosy weekend together'

Love Island alumni Maura Higgins and Chris Taylor have been spending time together now lockdown is beginning to ease .
The reality stars were contestants on the summer 2019 series of the hit ITV reality romance show – where 29-year-old Maura found short-lived love with dance star Curtis Pritchard , 23 .
Following the government announcement that individuals would be able to enjoy each others company in “ support bubbles ” last week , Maura and 29-year-old Chris appeared to take advantage of the relaxed lockdown rules .
According to The Sun on Sunday , the couple spent last weekend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home , amid reports the pair may be growing close .
An eyewitness saw Chris leave Maura ’ s home on Monday morning , and told the publication : “ Chris looked bleary-eyed but he definitely had a spring in his step .
He skipped to his car.
” Tongues have been wagging that the season five Love Island stars Maura and Chris could be deepening their friendship .
Last week they met with fellow Love Island stars Jordan Hames , Michael Griffiths and Danny Williams at Sheesh restaurant in Chigwell , Essex @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he starred on the reality show last year – but the couple split soon after .
While Maura enjoyed a seven month romance with Dancing With The Stars professional Curtis before their relationship collapsed during Maura ’ s participation on Dancing On Ice in March this year .
Last month Maura said she would like to return to Love Island a second time to attempt to find a successful match .
While Curtis recently revealed he wants to find a relationship in a more natural way .
He said : “ I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t actually like talking to people over a mobile phone or laptop .
“ I ’ m a very sociable person .
I like to be with somebody and talk to them .
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The reality stars had their first taste of fame together when they entered the villa on Love Island last summer – and have been spending some quality time together this summer
Love Island alumni Maura Higgins and Chris Taylor have been spending time together now lockdown is beginning to ease.
The reality stars were contestants on the summer 2019 series of the hit ITV reality romance show – where 29-year-old Maura found short-lived love with dance star Curtis Pritchard, 23.
Following the government announcement that individuals would be able to enjoy each others company in “support bubbles” last week, Maura and 29-year-old Chris appeared to take advantage of the relaxed lockdown rules.
According to The Sun on Sunday, the couple spent last weekend together at the Irish beauty’s home, amid reports the pair may be growing close.
An eyewitness saw Chris leave Maura’s home on Monday morning, and told the publication: “Chris looked bleary-eyed but he definitely had a spring in his step. He skipped to his car.”
Tongues have been wagging that the season five Love Island stars Maura and Chris could be deepening their friendship.
Last week they met with fellow Love Island stars Jordan Hames, Michael Griffiths and Danny Williams at Sheesh restaurant in Chigwell, Essex.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Chris coupled with Harley Brash when he starred on the reality show last year – but the couple split soon after.
While Maura enjoyed a seven month romance with Dancing With The Stars professional Curtis before their relationship collapsed during Maura’s participation on Dancing On Ice in March this year.
Last month Maura said she would like to return to Love Island a second time to attempt to find a successful match.
While Curtis recently revealed he wants to find a relationship in a more natural way.
Image: MauraHiggins/Instagram) MauraHiggins/Instagram)
He said: “I’m very old-fashioned.
“I don’t actually like talking to people over a mobile phone or laptop.
“I’m a very sociable person. I like to be with somebody and talk to them.”


thedailymirror--2020-06-20--Armed police swoop on street after 3 feared killed in suspected terror attack

Armed police have swooped on a residential street in Reading in a raid thought to be connected to a mass stabbing at a park in the town centre on Saturday evening .
Multiple officers have been pictured outside a building off Basingstoke Road .
Bystanders reported hearing a controlled explosion at the flats just before 1am .
Residents nearby are said to have been evacuated from their homes with sections of the road reportedly cordoned off .
Three people are feared dead after the knife attack in Forbury Gardens , which sources say is being treated as a terror attack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at around 7pm , and arrested a man at the scene .
Have you been affected by the incident ?
Email webnews @ mirror.co.uk .
According to security sources , the arrested suspect is a Libyan national .
Police and emergency services have yet to confirm the number of fatalities .
In the aftermath , a shaken witness told Mirror Online he saw blood spurting and victims dropping `` like a weight '' as a man appeared to be `` tapping them on the head '' at random in Forbury Gardens in Reading @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knifeman `` shouted some unintelligible words '' and then stabbed victims in the neck and under their arms as the horrific mass stabbing unfolded at about 7pm on Saturday .
Extremely graphic video on social media shows at least four people covered in blood as they appeared to lay motionless in the grass while witnesses and police officers performed CPR .
People are being advised by police not to share the footage .
A source told the Sunday Mirror that a hero police officer saw a suspect running away with a knife and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said his thoughts were with those affected by the `` appalling '' incident , and Home Secretary Priti Patel said she was `` deeply concerned '' following the incident .
It is understood Ms Patel is being kept updated on the situation .
Two people with stab wounds were rushed to the Royal Berkshire Hospital and were being treated in the emergency department .
Two air ambulances landed at the scene and armed officers and a police helicopter were among the large presence .

Armed police officers have swooped in on a building off Basingstoke Road in Reading in a raid thought to be linked to a mass stabbing in Forbury Gardens on Saturday evening
Reading stabbings: Armed police descend on street after knife attack in park
Armed police have swooped on a residential street in Reading in a raid thought to be connected to a mass stabbing at a park in the town centre on Saturday evening.
Multiple officers have been pictured outside a building off Basingstoke Road.
Bystanders reported hearing a controlled explosion at the flats just before 1am.
Residents nearby are said to have been evacuated from their homes with sections of the road reportedly cordoned off.
Thames Valley Police have now confirmed that three people were killed in the attack in Forbury Gardens and has launched a murder investigation.
Police were called to the park at around 7pm, and arrested a man at the scene.
Have you been affected by the incident? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk.
It was earlier reported that the attack was terror-related but police have since said they are not treating it as a terrorism incident.
In the aftermath, a shaken witness told Mirror Online he saw blood spurting and victims dropping "like a weight" as a man appeared to be "tapping them on the head" at random in Forbury Gardens in Reading, Berkshire.
Another witness said the knifeman "shouted some unintelligible words" and then stabbed victims in the neck and under their arms as the horrific mass stabbing unfolded at about 7pm on Saturday.
Extremely graphic video on social media shows at least four people covered in blood as they appeared to lay motionless in the grass while witnesses and police officers performed CPR.
People are being advised by police not to share the footage.
A source told the Sunday Mirror that a hero police officer saw a suspect running away with a knife and "rugby tackled him to the ground".
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said his thoughts were with those affected by the "appalling" incident, and Home Secretary Priti Patel said she was "deeply concerned" following the incident.
It is understood Ms Patel is being kept updated on the situation.
Two people with stab wounds were rushed to the Royal Berkshire Hospital and were being treated in the emergency department.
Two air ambulances landed at the scene and armed officers and a police helicopter were among the large presence.


thedailymirror--2020-06-20--Hero sergeant 'rugby tackled Reading attacker as he fled the scene'

A hero policeman rugby tackled the Reading knife attacker as he tried to flee the scene , according to witnesses .
Three people are feared to have been killed when a man armed with a knife started stabbing people 'randomly ' at Forbury Park in the city .
The incident is being treated as a potential terror attack by security services .
A source told the Sunday Mirror : “ A man pulled a knife and started attacking people at random in Reading , near the Crown Court .
“ It is thought there was one attacker who has surrendered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attack was stopped when a lone sergeant , who responded when the alarm was raised , ran to the scene , saw the attacker running away with a knife and rugby tackled him to the ground.
” Personal trainer Lawrence Wort , 20 , who said he was around 10 metres from the attack , told PA : `` The park was pretty full , a lot of people sat around drinking with friends , when one lone person walked through , suddenly shouted some unintelligible words and went around a large group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them .
`` He stabbed three of them , severely in the neck , and under the arms , and then turned and started running towards me , and we turned and started running .
`` When he realised that he could n't catch us , he tried to stab another group sat down , he got one person in the back of the neck and then when he realised everyone was starting to run , he ran out the park . ''
Another witness , Dan , 26 , said he saw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people 'tapping ' them and at first thought they were playing a game - before he saw blood .
Dan , a local , described how he and his friends had chosen a spot to sit and enjoy the sunshine at the park in Reading , Berkshire when he noticed the commotion .
He said he saw a man approach a group sitting in the sun about 20 metres away .
`` They were just in a circle chatting . ''
Dan saw the man drew his attention because he appeared to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the head . ''
He pointed them out to his friends .
He told the Mirror Online : `` I thought they were playing duck duck goose and thought someone had been sick , we realised it was blood spraying out . ''
To their horror Dan and his friends suddenly realised the group were being attacked .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson tweeted : `` My thoughts are with all of those affected by the appalling incident in Reading and my thanks to the emergency services on the scene . ''
Home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` deeply concerned '' and it is understood she is being kept updated on the situation .
A Thames Valley Police statement said : '' A number of people sustained injuries and were taken to hospital .
`` A police cordon is in place in Forbury Gardens as officers investigate .
We are asking the public to avoid the area at this time . ''
Two air ambulances and several police vehicles responded to the attack , with images on social media showing a significant police presence .
Thames Valley Police have said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Sources have told the Press Association news agency that the arrested man is Libyan .

Multiple people stabbed in Reading Park as police rush to the scene
Multiple people stabbed in Reading Park as police rush to the scene
Three people have been stabbed to death at Forbury Park in Reading by a man witnesses say attacked people 'at random'
Hero sergeant 'rugby tackled Reading attacker as he fled the scene armed with knife'
A hero policeman rugby tackled the Reading knife attacker as he tried to flee the scene, according to witnesses.
Three people were killed when a man armed with a knife started stabbing people 'randomly' at Forbury Park in the city.
The incident was initially reported as being treated as a potential terror attack by security services, but police have since said it is not being treated as a terrorism incident, with a 25-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder.
A source told the Sunday Mirror: “A man pulled a knife and started attacking people at random in Reading, near the Crown Court.
“It is thought there was one attacker who has surrendered to police.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
"It appears the attack was stopped when a lone sergeant, who responded when the alarm was raised, ran to the scene, saw the attacker running away with a knife and rugby tackled him to the ground.”
Personal trainer Lawrence Wort, 20, who said he was around 10 metres from the attack, told PA: "The park was pretty full, a lot of people sat around drinking with friends, when one lone person walked through, suddenly shouted some unintelligible words and went around a large group of around 10, trying to stab them.
"He stabbed three of them, severely in the neck, and under the arms, and then turned and started running towards me, and we turned and started running.
Image: PA) PA) Image: PA) PA)
"When he realised that he couldn't catch us, he tried to stab another group sat down, he got one person in the back of the neck and then when he realised everyone was starting to run, he ran out the park."
Another witness, Dan, 26, said he saw a man running around a circle of people 'tapping' them and at first thought they were playing a game - before he saw blood.
Dan, a local, described how he and his friends had chosen a spot to sit and enjoy the sunshine at the park in Reading, Berkshire when he noticed the commotion.
He said he saw a man approach a group sitting in the sun about 20 metres away.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images) Image: Get Reading) Get Reading)
"They were just in a circle chatting."
Dan saw the man drew his attention because he appeared to be racing around the group "tapping them on the head."
He pointed them out to his friends.
He told the Mirror Online: "I thought they were playing duck duck goose and thought someone had been sick, we realised it was blood spraying out."
Image: PA) PA)
To their horror Dan and his friends suddenly realised the group were being attacked.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson tweeted: "My thoughts are with all of those affected by the appalling incident in Reading and my thanks to the emergency services on the scene."
Home Secretary Priti Patel tweeted that she was "deeply concerned" and it is understood she is being kept updated on the situation.
A Thames Valley Police statement said:"A number of people sustained injuries and were taken to hospital.
"A police cordon is in place in Forbury Gardens as officers investigate. We are asking the public to avoid the area at this time."
Two air ambulances and several police vehicles responded to the attack, with images on social media showing a significant police presence.
Thames Valley Police have said a man was arrested at the scene. Sources have told the Press Association news agency that the arrested man is Libyan.


thedailymirror--2020-06-20--Liverpool 'fear Sadio Mane could leave with Madrid and PSG plotting £150m swoop'

Liverpool are reportedly worried that Sadio Mane could leave this summer , with Real Madrid and PSG targeting the £150million-rated forward .
Mane has been one of the stars of the Red 's rise to prominence in recent seasons , and manager Jurgen Klopp is keen to tie him down to a new contract .
But the Senegal international has yet to indicate that he will sign a whopping new deal offered to him nine months ago .
And that has sparked fears among the Liverpool hierarchy that the 28-year-old will be tempted by a move to Madrid or Paris-Saint @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The publication reports that Mane has been offered the same contract extension as centre-half colossus Virgil van Dijk , which would make both players the highest-paid in Liverpool 's history .
But while Van Dijk is expected to sign the five-year deal worth a massive £250,000-per week after Liverpool 's Premier League return against Everton on Sunday , Mane is still stalling on his offer .
One positive for Liverpool could be that , with PSG keen on Mane , a part-exchange deal could be done for £200m-rated World Cup winner Kylian Mbappe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liverpool for some time and is believed to want a new challenge away from France .
However , the Sun reports that Klopp 's focus is on convincing Mane to commit beyond his current contract , which has another three years left to run .
Liverpool are the current world and European club champions , and runaway leaders of the Premier League , needing just two wins to secure a 19th top-flight title .
But Reds legend John Barnes has warned his former club that even that lofty status wo n't stop top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the right money .
“ Every club is a selling club in modern football , '' Barnes told WION last month .
`` A club like Barcelona was forced to sell Neymar .
“ What attracts footballers today is the salaries that they are going to get .
`` Whoever the player may be , whether it be Sadio Mane or Mo Salah , if anyone is offered a million pounds per week by any club , then they will join that team regardless of their quality or standing - that is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip .

Reds resume their quest to become Premier League champions against Everton on Sunday, but with Mane stalling on a new deal they are reportedly worried his head could be turned
Liverpool are reportedly worried that Sadio Mane could leave this summer, with Real Madrid and PSG targeting the £150million-rated forward.
Mane has been one of the stars of the Red's rise to prominence in recent seasons, and manager Jurgen Klopp is keen to tie him down to a new contract.
But the Senegal international has yet to indicate that he will sign a whopping new deal offered to him nine months ago.
And that has sparked fears among the Liverpool hierarchy that the 28-year-old will be tempted by a move to Madrid or Paris-Saint Germain, according to The Sun.
The publication reports that Mane has been offered the same contract extension as centre-half colossus Virgil van Dijk, which would make both players the highest-paid in Liverpool's history.
Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
But while Van Dijk is expected to sign the five-year deal worth a massive £250,000-per week after Liverpool's Premier League return against Everton on Sunday, Mane is still stalling on his offer.
One positive for Liverpool could be that, with PSG keen on Mane, a part-exchange deal could be done for £200m-rated World Cup winner Kylian Mbappe.
The 21-year-old has been linked with Liverpool for some time and is believed to want a new challenge away from France.
However, the Sun reports that Klopp's focus is on convincing Mane to commit beyond his current contract, which has another three years left to run.
Liverpool are the current world and European club champions, and runaway leaders of the Premier League, needing just two wins to secure a 19th top-flight title.
But Reds legend John Barnes has warned his former club that even that lofty status won't stop top players from leaving if they're offered the right money.
“Every club is a selling club in modern football," Barnes told WION last month. "A club like Barcelona was forced to sell Neymar.
“What attracts footballers today is the salaries that they are going to get.
"Whoever the player may be, whether it be Sadio Mane or Mo Salah, if anyone is offered a million pounds per week by any club, then they will join that team regardless of their quality or standing - that is the reality of modern football."
Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip.


thedailymirror--2020-06-20--Jamie Lynn Spears celebrates lookalike daughter Maddie's 12th birthday

Jamie Lynn Spears celebrated her eldest daughter Maddie 's 12th birthday , three years after she almost died in a horrifying accident .
The former Zoey 101 star , 29 , who famously became pregnant at 16 , took to Instagram on her lookalike daughter 's special day , with the ex-Nickelodeon actress treating fans to a rare glimpse into her family life .
Britney 's younger sister marked the special occasion by posting pictures of herself and Maddie together over the years .
She also shared a sneak peak into the birthday bash by posting a wholesome video from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tending to her little sister Ivey , two , before blowing out her candles and making a birthday wish .
In honour of her precious daughter , Jamie Lynn penned : `` HAPPY 12th BIRTHDAY to the sweetest sister , baddest baller , and best daughter in the whole wide world . ''
It did n't take long for eagle-eyed fans to flock to the comment section to share their thoughts on how similar the gorgeous mother-daughter duo are .
`` Wow , you are both so alike .
Almost like twins .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ gushed one surprised fan .
While a second echoed : `` Maddie is the spitting image of Jamie Lynn .
Such a gorgeous and grown up girl . ''
`` What a stunning young lady , and she looks like the best big sis too ! ''
a third commented .
A fourth quipped : `` I thought this was a throwback snap .
I know I need glasses but woah , they are so alike ! ''
.
Jamie Lynn famously became pregnant at just 16-years-old while she was starring in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 101 .
The teen welcomed her daughter in 2008 and decided to take a step back from the limelight in order to care for her newborn .
Four years later , she married Jamie Watson , with the couple welcoming their daughter Ivey in 2018 .
The family suffered a horror scare in 2017 when Maddie was involved in an ATV accident .
The then eight-year-old escaped death after she drove an ATV on her family ’ s Louisiana property .
The vehicle flipped into a pond and left Maddie submerged for several @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and was placed in intensive care , and was unresponsive until a priest read her last rites .
Thankfully , she made a full recovery and was able to celebrate her 12th birthday in style alongside her beloved family .
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Zoey 101 actress Jamie Lynn Spears celebrated her eldest daughter Maddie turning 12 today, three years after she cheated death in a horrifying accident
Jamie Lynn Spears celebrated her eldest daughter Maddie's 12th birthday, three years after she almost died in a horrifying accident.
The former Zoey 101 star, 29, who famously became pregnant at 16, took to Instagram on her lookalike daughter's special day, with the ex-Nickelodeon actress treating fans to a rare glimpse into her family life.
Britney's younger sister marked the special occasion by posting pictures of herself and Maddie together over the years.
She also shared a sneak peak into the birthday bash by posting a wholesome video from her big day.
Maddie was seen tending to her little sister Ivey, two, before blowing out her candles and making a birthday wish.
Image: Jamie Lynn Spears/Instagram) Jamie Lynn Spears/Instagram)
In honour of her precious daughter, Jamie Lynn penned: "HAPPY 12th BIRTHDAY to the sweetest sister, baddest baller, and best daughter in the whole wide world."
It didn't take long for eagle-eyed fans to flock to the comment section to share their thoughts on how similar the gorgeous mother-daughter duo are.
"Wow, you are both so alike. Almost like twins. She's a little beauty!" gushed one surprised fan.
Image: Jamie Lynn Spears/Instagram) Jamie Lynn Spears/Instagram)
While a second echoed: "Maddie is the spitting image of Jamie Lynn. Such a gorgeous and grown up girl."
"What a stunning young lady, and she looks like the best big sis too!" a third commented.
A fourth quipped: "I thought this was a throwback snap. I know I need glasses but woah, they are so alike!".
Image: Jamie Lynn Spears/Instagram) Jamie Lynn Spears/Instagram)
Jamie Lynn famously became pregnant at just 16-years-old while she was starring in the lead role of Nickelodeon’s Zoey 101.
The teen welcomed her daughter in 2008 and decided to take a step back from the limelight in order to care for her newborn.
Jamie split from Maddie's dad Casey in 2010.
Image: Jamie Lynn Spears/Instagram) Jamie Lynn Spears/Instagram)
Four years later, she married Jamie Watson, with the couple welcoming their daughter Ivey in 2018.
The family suffered a horror scare in 2017 when Maddie was involved in an ATV accident.
The then eight-year-old escaped death after she drove an ATV on her family’s Louisiana property.
Image: Jamie Lynn Spears/Instagram) Jamie Lynn Spears/Instagram)
The vehicle flipped into a pond and left Maddie submerged for several minutes.
Maddie was airlifted to hospital and was placed in intensive care, and was unresponsive until a priest read her last rites.
Thankfully, she made a full recovery and was able to celebrate her 12th birthday in style alongside her beloved family.
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thedailymirror--2020-06-20--Dog the Bounty Hunter's daughter praises his fiancée for giving him 'love'

Television star Dog the Bounty Hunter has love in his home again according to his daughter Baby Lyssa .
The star , real name Duane Chapman , 67 , lost his wife Beth Chapman to cancer last year .
Earlier this year , he went on to get engaged to girlfriend Francie Frane after striking up a romance over their shared sense of loss over their late respective partners .
Now his 33-year-old daughter , Lyssa Rae Chapman , has praised her new step-mother on social media for bringing love into both her father 's life and her family 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Francie on her Instagram along with an image of Francie holding a fish she had caught on a fishing trip , Baby Lyssa shared a sweet message of love .
She wrote : `` Happy birthday to the Woman who Brought a Smile Back to my Dads Face ,  who Brought Love back into our Home and Gave us Something we Didn ’ t Know we were Missing .
I Can ’ t Wait for all Adventures to Come !
`` Love You Francie @ franciefrane You and Dad Show the World @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rainbow Filled Destinations . ''
Earlier this week , Dog and Francie were themselves wishing Lyssa 's sister Cecily a happy birthday .
Duane wrote on Instagram : `` happy birthday to my beautiful daughter Cecily !
!
Love you !
!
!
! ''
The television bounty hunter also recently posted an image with his granddaughter Abbie and Francie to celebrate the former 's birthday - it 's been a busy month !
Dog wrote on an image of the three of them earlier this month : `` Happy 18th Birthday Abbie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so proud of you # dogthebountyhunter # granddaughter `` .
Dog himself previously revealed that he gets emotional when he looks back on his and Francie 's first telephone conversation when they both cried over the passing of his wife Beth .
In a Facebook interview , an emotional Dog disclosed that the pair were both `` bawling '' and thinking about it now chokes him up .
He admitted : `` I ’ m still crying right now . ''
Francie herself had previously told The Sun about the phone call too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then I start crying , '' says Francie .
She then went on to add : `` And so we ended up having this like hour and a half conversation about what we 've been through . ''
Well , here 's hoping they prove just as happy in their marriage together !
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Dog the Bounty Hunter, real name Duane Chapman, has gotten engaged to Francie Frane after losing his wife Beth Chapman to cancer last year
Dog the Bounty Hunter's daughter praises new fiancée for bringing 'love' into their home
Television star Dog the Bounty Hunter has love in his home again according to his daughter Baby Lyssa.
The star, real name Duane Chapman, 67, lost his wife Beth Chapman to cancer last year.
Earlier this year, he went on to get engaged to girlfriend Francie Frane after striking up a romance over their shared sense of loss over their late respective partners.
Now his 33-year-old daughter, Lyssa Rae Chapman, has praised her new step-mother on social media for bringing love into both her father's life and her family's.
Posting an image of Dog and Francie on her Instagram along with an image of Francie holding a fish she had caught on a fishing trip, Baby Lyssa shared a sweet message of love.
Image: Lyssa Chapman/Instagram) Lyssa Chapman/Instagram)
She wrote: "Happy birthday to the Woman who Brought a Smile Back to my Dads Face, who Brought Love back into our Home and Gave us Something we Didn’t Know we were Missing. I Can’t Wait for all Adventures to Come!
"Love You Francie @franciefrane You and Dad Show the World That Some Storms Do Lead To Beautiful Rainbow Filled Destinations."
Earlier this week, Dog and Francie were themselves wishing Lyssa's sister Cecily a happy birthday.
Image: Lyssa Chapman/Instagram) Lyssa Chapman/Instagram) Image: Lyssa Chapman/Instagram) Lyssa Chapman/Instagram)
Duane wrote on Instagram: "happy birthday to my beautiful daughter Cecily !! Love you !!!!"
The television bounty hunter also recently posted an image with his granddaughter Abbie and Francie to celebrate the former's birthday - it's been a busy month!
Dog wrote on an image of the three of them earlier this month: "Happy 18th Birthday Abbie. We love you & we are so proud of you
#dogthebountyhunter #granddaughter ".
Dog himself previously revealed that he gets emotional when he looks back on his and Francie's first telephone conversation when they both cried over the passing of his wife Beth.
In a Facebook interview, an emotional Dog disclosed that the pair were both "bawling" and thinking about it now chokes him up.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
He admitted: "I’m still crying right now."
Francie herself had previously told The Sun about the phone call too.
"So he starts bawling and then I start crying," says Francie.
She then went on to add: "And so we ended up having this like hour and a half conversation about what we've been through."
Well, here's hoping they prove just as happy in their marriage together!
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thedailymirror--2020-06-20--Reading stabbings treated as terror attack as three people feared dead

Police are treating a knife attack that is feared to have killed three people as a terror-related incident .
Two people have been rushed to hospital with stab wounds after being attacked in Reading town centre just after 7pm today .
The casualties were taken to the emergency unit of the Royal Berkshire Hospital for treatment after the incident in Forbury Gardens .
A source said there had been three fatalities , but this has not been confirmed by police or emergency services .
Thames Valley Police said a man was arrested at the scene , and taken into police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Press Association that the man who has been arrested is Libyan .
Armed officers are also understood to be at an address on Basingstoke Road , Reading , where a police operation is underway .
Thames Valley Police said : “ There is no indication that this incident is linked to the Black Lives Matter protest that took place in Reading today.
” Upsetting social media video shows at least four people covered in blood as they appeared to lay motionless in the grass while witnesses and police officers performed CPR .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hero police officer saw a suspect running away with a knife and `` rugby tackled him to the ground '' .
Another witness said the knifeman `` shouted some unintelligible words '' and then stabbed some of his victims in the neck and under their arms as the horrific mass stabbing unfolded at about 7pm on Saturday .
A source told the Sunday Mirror : “ A man pulled a knife and started attacking people at random in Reading , near the Crown Court .
“ It is thought there was one attacker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stopped when a lone sergeant , who responded when the alarm was raised , ran to the scene , saw the attacker running away with a knife and rugby tackled him to the ground.
” Prime Minister Boris Johnson said his thoughts were with those affected by the `` appalling '' incident , and Home Secretary Priti Patel said she was `` deeply concerned '' following the incident .
It is understood she was being kept updated on the situation .
Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer has described the stabbing in Reading as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ Very concerning reports from Reading .
Thank you to the police and other emergency service personnel responding .
Please follow the advice of the @ PoliceChiefs ” Thames Valley Police said : “ A number of people sustained injuries and were taken to hospital .
“ A police cordon is in place in Forbury Gardens as officers investigate .
We are asking the public to avoid the area at this time.
” '' We would ask members of the public not to share images or videos of the incident on social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the police .
`` We would ask that anyone with information relating to this incident contacts Thames Valley Police by calling 999 , quoting reference 1159 20/6 . ''

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THREE PEOPLE FEARED DEAD IN READING STABBING THAT POLICE ARE TREATING AS TERROR ATTACK
THREE PEOPLE FEARED DEAD IN READING STABBING THAT POLICE ARE TREATING AS TERROR ATTACK
The casualties were taken to the emergency unit of the Royal Berkshire Hospital for treatment after an incident in Forbury Gardens this evening
Police say Reading stabbings not being treated as terror after three people killed
Police are not treating a knife attack that killed three people and seriously injured three more as a terror-related incident.
Two people have been rushed to hospital with stab wounds after being attacked in Reading town centre just after 7pm today.
The casualties were taken to the emergency unit of the Royal Berkshire Hospital for treatment after the incident in Forbury Gardens.
Thames Valley Police said a man was arrested at the scene, and taken into police custody.
It was reported earlier that the incident was being treated as terror-related, but police have since said it is not being investigated as a terrorism incident.
Counter-terror police are assisting them with inquiries, with a 25-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder.
Image: PA) PA)
Thames Valley Police said: “There is no indication that this incident is linked to the Black Lives Matter protest that took place in Reading today.”
Upsetting social media video shows at least four people covered in blood as they appeared to lay motionless in the grass while witnesses and police officers performed CPR.
A source told the Sunday Mirror that a hero police officer saw a suspect running away with a knife and "rugby tackled him to the ground".
Another witness said the knifeman "shouted some unintelligible words" and then stabbed some of his victims in the neck and under their arms as the horrific mass stabbing unfolded at about 7pm on Saturday.
Image: PA) PA)
A source told the Sunday Mirror: “A man pulled a knife and started attacking people at random in Reading, near the Crown Court.
“It is thought there was one attacker.
"It appeared the attack was stopped when a lone sergeant, who responded when the alarm was raised, ran to the scene, saw the attacker running away with a knife and rugby tackled him to the ground.”
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said his thoughts were with those affected by the "appalling" incident, and Home Secretary Priti Patel said she was "deeply concerned" following the incident.
Image: PA) PA)
It is understood she was being kept updated on the situation.
Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer has described the stabbing in Reading as “very concerning”.
He tweeted: “Very concerning reports from Reading. Thank you to the police and other emergency service personnel responding. Please follow the advice of the @PoliceChiefs”
Thames Valley Police said: “A number of people sustained injuries and were taken to hospital.
Image: @Cogp79/Twitter) @Cogp79/Twitter)
“A police cordon is in place in Forbury Gardens as officers investigate. We are asking the public to avoid the area at this time.”
"We would ask members of the public not to share images or videos of the incident on social media, but instead to report these to the police.
"We would ask that anyone with information relating to this incident contacts Thames Valley Police by calling 999, quoting reference 1159 20/6."


thedailymirror--2020-06-20--Leonardo DiCaprio throws epic birthday bash as lover Camila Morrone turns 23

Leonardo DiCaprio has been celebrating his girlfriend 's 23rd birthday in style .
The Titanic star and his supermodel other half , Camila Morrone , did n't let the current coronavirus crisis stop them from throwing a party .
Leo , 45 , and his love spent the special day on board a lavish yacht with a handful of close friends and family .
Camila 's birthday bash was complete with a western theme as guests arrived in cowboy hats and boots to fit the dress code .
The celebrations kicked off at 11am sharp as the yacht set sail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bonanza .
According to Page Six , Leo and Camila returned to shore a number of hours later at 4.30pm where they were seen holding hands lovingly .
Once Upon A Time in Hollywood star Leo pulled out all the stops for his beloved girlfriend , who he has been dating for over two years .
The celebrity duo first sparked dating rumours back in 2017 .
But they did n't make their relationship official until their red carpet debut during the 2020 Academy Awards .
The unexpected appearance marked the first time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brought a date to the iconic ceremony in 15 years .
Leo 's last Oscars date was his ex girlfriend , Gisele Bundchen when they waltzed the famous red carpet together back in 2005 .
While the much-loved actor has enjoyed a string of flings with various models and actresses down through the years , it seems as though his relationship with Camila has been cemented .
The Death Wish actress is said to have enjoyed the past few months of lockdown in Leo 's lavish Hollywood home .
According to an inside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they have even made the decision to adopt a puppy together .
The insider told Page Six : `` They 're always together , but like maintaining privacy .
`` They 're really great for one another and have been enjoying this time together off the grid . ''
Despite the fact that there is a twenty-three-year age gap between the lovers , it seems that their relationship is set to last .
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Leo, 45, and his love Camila spent her special day on board a lavish yacht with a handful of close friends and family as they celebrated her 23rd birthday
Leonardo DiCaprio has been celebrating his girlfriend's 23rd birthday in style.
The Titanic star and his supermodel other half, Camila Morrone, didn't let the current coronavirus crisis stop them from throwing a party.
Leo, 45, and his love spent the special day on board a lavish yacht with a handful of close friends and family.
Camila's birthday bash was complete with a western theme as guests arrived in cowboy hats and boots to fit the dress code.
The celebrations kicked off at 11am sharp as the yacht set sail on the high seas for the birthday bonanza.
According to Page Six, Leo and Camila returned to shore a number of hours later at 4.30pm where they were seen holding hands lovingly.
Image: Splash News) Splash News)
Once Upon A Time in Hollywood star Leo pulled out all the stops for his beloved girlfriend, who he has been dating for over two years.
The celebrity duo first sparked dating rumours back in 2017.
But they didn't make their relationship official until their red carpet debut during the 2020 Academy Awards.
Image: WireImage) WireImage) Image: Getty) Getty)
The unexpected appearance marked the first time that the Wolf of Wall Street actor brought a date to the iconic ceremony in 15 years.
Leo's last Oscars date was his ex girlfriend, Gisele Bundchen when they waltzed the famous red carpet together back in 2005.
While the much-loved actor has enjoyed a string of flings with various models and actresses down through the years, it seems as though his relationship with Camila has been cemented.
The Death Wish actress is said to have enjoyed the past few months of lockdown in Leo's lavish Hollywood home.
According to an inside source close to the happy couple, they have even made the decision to adopt a puppy together.
The insider told Page Six: "They're always together, but like maintaining privacy.
Image: Getty Images Europe) Getty Images Europe)
"They're really great for one another and have been enjoying this time together off the grid."
Despite the fact that there is a twenty-three-year age gap between the lovers, it seems that their relationship is set to last.
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thedailymirror--2020-06-20--How one-metre rule will affect travel, pubs, schools, shopping, sport and travel

The social distancing rule may be halved to one metre this week in an effort to kick-start the economy .
The move is part of Boris Johnson ’ s plan to end the “ big national lockdown ” with a raft of measures to reopen the country over the next two weeks .
Lockdown has left the UK £2trillion in debt , with the country now owing more than it produces in wealth .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said reducing distancing to 1m would “ make an enormous difference ” to businesses .
PM Mr Johnson has been under huge pressure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loosen the economic vice .
With the public mood turning away from lockdown , pubs were preparing to open early in July whatever No10 ’ s advice .
The Covid-19 alert has gone from four to three , meaning transmission is no longer “ high ” but it is in “ general circulation ” .
The World Health Organisation recommends at least 1m distancing and France , China , Denmark , and Singapore , Canada and Spain are also reviewing their 2m rule .
Here , we look at the impact of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gun on lockdown easing and are enjoying drinks in beer gardens and outdoor seat areas .
These young drinkers were pictured yesterday in King ’ s Cross in London .
Pubs are desperate for rules to be relaxed to save many of the 1.3 million hospitality jobs under threat .
Landlords have warned that 2m distancing between customers will make trading “ unsustainable ” .
Easing the rule will mean more clientele , saving some of the 19,000 pubs under threat of never reopening .
Table service , strict cleaning rotas and floor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gardens in the first pubs to open will be patrolled to enforce new rules from July 4 .
Restaurants - get more diners in Bosses have pleaded for an end to the 2m rule so that they can get enough diners in to make some money .
Cutlery will be brought out with food , menus will be disposable and waiters must wash their hands between every serving – or wear gloves .
Plastic screens may be used and diner arrival times will be staggered .
A cut to 1m means schools can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when the academic year starts in September .
Boris Johnson said he was “ sure ” relaxing the distancing rule , with other health safeguards , would allow all schools to reopen that month .
Classes will increase from 15 to normal as the size of teaching “ bubbles ” double .
A change would also enable pupils to take up more quickly the benefits of the Government ’ s £1 billion catch up on learning fund.couldn ’ t meet the 2m rule .
Hand sanitiser will be used at the door .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ dancefloors pose a risk .
Relaxing the rule will be a lifeline for larger shops and chains , allowing up to double the footfall .
Smaller shops will find it harder , but the change will give many outlets a better chance of survival as stores struggle to recoup losses of £1.8million a week in lockdown .
Hairdressers are expected to reopen from July 4 , with advice to avoid face-to-face chat and talk only about essentials , facing the mirror .
Around 250,000 people work in hairdressing and beauty .
Fans will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the possibility of limited access to fixtures such as big football games .
Some sports , such as cricket , not cleared under the 2m rule , will resume as players can play closer to each other .
Golfers - who were allowed back last month - may also have more rules relaxed .
More than 7,200 gyms will be among the last businesses to reopen .
Travel - more holidays for all Airlines and airports would benefit from a 1m rule because planes could carry more people and queues in terminals would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had warned that the 2m rule made it economically impossible to run services .
Up to 70,000 job losses were predicted in the British airline industry as planes were grounded .
BA had warned that 12,000 workers could lose their jobs , while easyJet said 30 per cent of its workforce could go and Ryanair 15 per cent .
Clickers will count limited numbers of visitors in and equipment will be spaced across the floor .

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Boris Johnson plans to end the 'big national lockdown' and halve the social distancing measures this week - but what does it mean for getting a pint, or even a holiday?
How one-metre rule will affect travel, pubs, schools, shopping, sport and travel
The social distancing rule may be halved to one metre this week in an effort to kick-start the economy.
The move is part of Boris Johnson ’s plan to end the “big national lockdown” with a raft of measures to reopen the country over the next two weeks.
Lockdown has left the UK £2trillion in debt, with the country now owing more than it produces in wealth.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said reducing distancing to 1m would “make an enormous difference” to businesses.
PM Mr Johnson has been under huge pressure from industry and his own Chancellor to loosen the economic vice.
With the public mood turning away from lockdown, pubs were preparing to open early in July whatever No10’s advice.
The Covid-19 alert has gone from four to three, meaning transmission is no longer “high” but it is in “general circulation”.
The World Health Organisation recommends at least 1m distancing and France, China, Denmark, and Singapore, Canada and Spain are also reviewing their 2m rule.
Here, we look at the impact of a 1m rule.
Pubs - easier to get a pint
Image: PA) PA)
Britons have jumped the gun on lockdown easing and are enjoying drinks in beer gardens and outdoor seat areas.
These young drinkers were pictured yesterday in King’s Cross in London.
Pubs are desperate for rules to be relaxed to save many of the 1.3 million hospitality jobs under threat.
Landlords have warned that 2m distancing between customers will make trading “unsustainable”.
Easing the rule will mean more clientele, saving some of the 19,000 pubs under threat of never reopening.
Table service, strict cleaning rotas and floor markings will be the norm. Beer gardens in the first pubs to open will be patrolled to enforce new rules from July 4.
Restaurants - get more diners in
Image: MAST IRHAM/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) MAST IRHAM/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)
Bosses have pleaded for an end to the 2m rule so that they can get enough diners in to make some money.
Cutlery will be brought out with food, menus will be disposable and waiters must wash their hands between every serving – or wear gloves.
Plastic screens may be used and diner arrival times will be staggered.
Schools - ready for full classes
Image: PA) PA)
A cut to 1m means schools can open with full classes of around 30 when the academic year starts in September.
Boris Johnson said he was “sure” relaxing the distancing rule, with other health safeguards, would allow all schools to reopen that month.
Classes will increase from 15 to normal as the size of teaching “bubbles” double.
A change would also enable pupils to take up more quickly the benefits of the Government’s £1 billion catch up on learning fund.couldn’t meet the 2m rule.
Hand sanitiser will be used at the door.
Nightclub openings could be put back as dancefloors pose a risk.
Shops - increase the footfall
Image: PA) PA)
Relaxing the rule will be a lifeline for larger shops and chains, allowing up to double the footfall.
Smaller shops will find it harder, but the change will give many outlets a better chance of survival as stores struggle to recoup losses of £1.8million a week in lockdown.
Hairdressers are expected to reopen from July 4, with advice to avoid face-to-face chat and talk only about essentials, facing the mirror. Around 250,000 people work in hairdressing and beauty.
Sports - fans in the stadium
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Fans will benefit from a 1m distancing, with the possibility of limited access to fixtures such as big football games.
Some sports, such as cricket, not cleared under the 2m rule, will resume as players can play closer to each other. Golfers - who were allowed back last month - may also have more rules relaxed.
More than 7,200 gyms will be among the last businesses to reopen.
Travel - more holidays for all
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Airlines and airports would benefit from a 1m rule because planes could carry more people and queues in terminals would be far shorter.
The airline industry had warned that the 2m rule made it economically impossible to run services.
Up to 70,000 job losses were predicted in the British airline industry as planes were grounded.
BA had warned that 12,000 workers could lose their jobs, while easyJet said 30 per cent of its workforce could go and Ryanair 15 per cent.
Clickers will count limited numbers of visitors in and equipment will be spaced across the floor.