thedailymirror--2020-11-01--Deontay Wilder's six excuses for Tyson Fury defeat rated and slated

Deontay Wilder has blamed so many people and objects ( but not himself ) for his defeat by Tyson Fury that we began to lose count .
The former heavyweight world champion was stopped by Fury last February in the seventh round of their rematch .
And rather than admit he was beaten by the better man on the night , Wilder has looked to blame all and sundry for his first professional loss .
For a while he at least had the consolation of a third fight with Fury but after the Brit walked away from it , Wilder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So , if like us you 've lost track of his myriad of excuses , here 's a handy re-cap ...
This is a new one for Wilder but an age-old claim in boxing .
Most people would agree that the former champion did n't look himself in the fight but those same people also believe that was down to Fury 's approach and game plan .
Not for Wilder though and he has now said he thinks someone spiked his pre-fight drinks which affected his performance .
`` About 15 minutes before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up on the mitts , it was perfect , I felt great , '' he said .
`` Until I went to the ring ... that transformation , I was drinking certain water and stuff , trying to keep myself hydrated .
`` I just start feeling weird .
My water was spiked as if I took a muscle relaxer or something like that .
`` After a fight is over with and it don ’ t go in your favour you 're always looking for what happened .
`` Certain things , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It felt like something was about to go down , and not in my favour .
`` It was n't just the suit , my water was tampered with .
`` This feeling here , it was a different feeling .
It was like I had no control over my body , my legs was weak and stuff like that . ''
The only surprising thing about this excuse is that it 's taken Wilder almost nine months to come out with it .
OUR VERDICT : Get outta here The classic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deflect blame away from himself .
Within hours of losing his world title , the Alabamaman was claiming his costume tribute for Black History Month was so heavy it weakened his skinny legs .
`` He did n't hurt me at all , but the simple fact is ... that my uniform was way too heavy for me , '' he said .
`` I did n't have no legs from the beginning of the fight .
In the third round , my legs were just shot all the way through .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on [ for the first time ] the night before , but I did n't think it was going to be that heavy .
`` It weighed 40lb with the helmet and all the batteries .
I wanted my tribute to be great for Black History Month .
I wanted it to be good and I guess I put that before anything . ''
Now , we 've never worn a huge costume and then fought the best heavyweight in the world so initially some credence was given to this excuse .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wilder 's claim , footage emerged of him telling Joe Rogan that he wears an even heavier vest during training .
`` I wear a 45lb vest during all my exercises and everything that I do , to have that extra weight on me . ''
he said .
Is no-one advising this man ?
Boxers need reasons for losing , we get that , but do n't drag a respected former world champion into your la-la land and muddy his name in the process .
That 's exactly what Wilder did when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his defeat after he threw in the towel in the seventh round .
Wilder was backed up by his head coach Jay Deas but was then very quickly shouted down by anyone and everyone in the boxing world who raced to Breland 's defence .
If the towel had n't come in , Wilder was heading for a nasty knockout , or at the very least an extra barrage of punches that his brain just did not need .
Just recently it was confirmed that Wilder and Breland have parted ways and if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off out of there .
OUR VERDICT : Take a look in the mirror This one is n't even Wilder 's own work .
No , he saw a few YouTube videos and decided to copy the vlogger 's homework and pass it off as his own .
Presumably he thought he was being clever by waiting eight months to do so as the American re-introduced the notion of Fury cheating this weekend .
`` In the first fight when Ricky Hatton was pulling down your gloves to put your fists in an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` You all tried the same method the second fight but but this time you scratched flesh out of my ears which caused them to bleed .
`` I highly believe you put something hard in your glove , something the shape and size of an egg ... the reason why the side of head swelled up in the shape of an egg and left a dent in my head . ''
Boxers have been known to cheat in the past by inserting weighted objects into their gloves but every fan has seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days .
A member of the opposing team is alongside someone from the commission as the fighter is being wrapped up and so we 're not sure just when Fury is supposed to have slipped this egg-shaped object into his mits .
For the record , Fury and his team have consistently denied any wrongdoing .
Referee Kenny Bayless is no stranger to a big fight but that did n't stop Wilder claiming he was biased during the biggest heavyweight fight in a generation .
`` Bayless had come in my dressing room @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said if I hit Fury in the back of the head – a rabbit punch – or hit off of the break , he would disqualify me or deduct two points from me , '' he said .
`` I guess those rules just applied to me because they did n't apply to my opponent .
He hit me in the back of the neck and the head all night and Bayless did n't do anything about it , to the point I got lumps and bruises .
That was a thing that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Breaking news , Deontay , it gets rough in the ring at times .
Wilder was clearly frustrated that Fury had worked out a way to beat him and that he was n't able to find a way into the fight , never mind drop him as he did twice in their first meeting .
This one might actually have carried some weight if it was n't for the litany of excuses which preceded it .
Wilder claims he hurt his left bicep during the fight and later had surgery on it which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ several months .
There is little to doubt he is telling the truth and perhaps we could grudgingly accept that it may have caused him problems in the fight .
But he showed little sign of discomfort throughout the one-sided beatdown and attributing the loss to a sore arm takes away the credit from Fury .

Wilder appeared to struggle to come to terms with his defeat by Fury last year - and has made a myriad of excuses since he was stopped in the seventh round
Deontay Wilder will tonight attempt to exact revenge on Tyson Fury for his stoppage defeat last year.
But the former champion has refused to accept he was beaten fairly and squarely by his British rival.
Over the last 20 months, Wilder has repeatedly accused Fury of cheating - and blamed everyone and everything from his team to his walk-on suit for his first professional loss.
Needless to say, the American has offered no evidence of any skullduggery or wrongdoing and Fury has mocked his rival's excuses.
The heavyweight ruler believes Wilder's ramblings are the sign of a fighter who has failed to come to terms with being defeated.
And here, we run the rule over his excuses and explain just why they are nothing but hot air...
1. His 'spiked' water
This is a new one for Wilder but an age-old claim in boxing.
Most people would agree that the former champion didn't look himself in the fight but those same people also believe that was down to Fury's approach and game plan.
Not for Wilder though and he has now said he thinks someone spiked his pre-fight drinks which affected his performance.
"About 15 minutes before going out to the fight, warming up on the mitts, it was perfect, I felt great," he said.
"Until I went to the ring... that transformation, I was drinking certain water and stuff, trying to keep myself hydrated.
"I just start feeling weird. My water was spiked as if I took a muscle relaxer or something like that.
"After a fight is over with and it don’t go in your favour you're always looking for what happened.
"Certain things, the atmosphere just didn't seem right. It felt like something was about to go down, and not in my favour.
"It wasn't just the suit, my water was tampered with.
"This feeling here, it was a different feeling. It was like I had no control over my body, my legs was weak and stuff like that."
The only surprising thing about this excuse is that it's taken Wilder almost nine months to come out with it.
OUR VERDICT: Get outta here
Image: SIPA USA/PA Images) SIPA USA/PA Images)
2. His outfit
The classic excuse and Wilder's first attempt to deflect blame away from himself.
Within hours of losing his world title, the Alabamaman was claiming his costume tribute for Black History Month was so heavy it weakened his skinny legs.
"He didn't hurt me at all, but the simple fact is... that my uniform was way too heavy for me," he said. "I didn't have no legs from the beginning of the fight. In the third round, my legs were just shot all the way through.
"I was only able to put it on [for the first time] the night before, but I didn't think it was going to be that heavy.
"It weighed 40lb with the helmet and all the batteries. I wanted my tribute to be great for Black History Month. I wanted it to be good and I guess I put that before anything."
Now, we've never worn a huge costume and then fought the best heavyweight in the world so initially some credence was given to this excuse.
But the internet never forgets and shortly after Wilder's claim, footage emerged of him telling Joe Rogan that he wears an even heavier vest during training.
"I wear a 45lb vest during all my exercises and everything that I do, to have that extra weight on me." he said.
OUR VERDICT: Busted
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
3. His trainer
Is no-one advising this man?
Boxers need reasons for losing, we get that, but don't drag a respected former world champion into your la-la land and muddy his name in the process.
That's exactly what Wilder did when he blamed his trainer Mark Breland for his defeat after he threw in the towel in the seventh round.
Wilder was backed up by his head coach Jay Deas but was then very quickly shouted down by anyone and everyone in the boxing world who raced to Breland's defence.
If the towel hadn't come in, Wilder was heading for a nasty knockout, or at the very least an extra barrage of punches that his brain just did not need.
Just recently it was confirmed that Wilder and Breland have parted ways and if you ask us, Breland is better off out of there.
OUR VERDICT: Take a look in the mirror
Image: ETIENNE LAURENT/EPA-EFE/REX) ETIENNE LAURENT/EPA-EFE/REX)
4. Fury cheating
This one isn't even Wilder's own work.
No, he saw a few YouTube videos and decided to copy the vlogger's homework and pass it off as his own.
Presumably he thought he was being clever by waiting eight months to do so as the American re-introduced the notion of Fury cheating this weekend.
"In the first fight when Ricky Hatton was pulling down your gloves to put your fists in an improper position," he rambled. "You all tried the same method the second fight but but this time you scratched flesh out of my ears which caused them to bleed.
"I highly believe you put something hard in your glove, something the shape and size of an egg... the reason why the side of head swelled up in the shape of an egg and left a dent in my head."
Sigh.
Boxers have been known to cheat in the past by inserting weighted objects into their gloves but every fan has seen how meticulous the gloving-up process is these days.
A member of the opposing team is alongside someone from the commission as the fighter is being wrapped up and so we're not sure just when Fury is supposed to have slipped this egg-shaped object into his mits.
For the record, Fury and his team have consistently denied any wrongdoing.
OUR VERDICT: You're still concussed
Image: ETIENNE LAURENT/EPA-EFE/REX) ETIENNE LAURENT/EPA-EFE/REX)
5. The referee
Referee Kenny Bayless is no stranger to a big fight but that didn't stop Wilder claiming he was biased during the biggest heavyweight fight in a generation.
"Bayless had come in my dressing room, looked me in my eyes and said if I hit Fury in the back of the head – a rabbit punch – or hit off of the break, he would disqualify me or deduct two points from me," he said.
"I guess those rules just applied to me because they didn't apply to my opponent. He hit me in the back of the neck and the head all night and Bayless didn't do anything about it, to the point I got lumps and bruises. That was a thing that was very frustrating to me."
Breaking news, Deontay, it gets rough in the ring at times.
Wilder was clearly frustrated that Fury had worked out a way to beat him and that he wasn't able to find a way into the fight, never mind drop him as he did twice in their first meeting.
OUR VERDICT: Stick to playing golf
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
6. His injury
This one might actually have carried some weight if it wasn't for the litany of excuses which preceded it.
Wilder claims he hurt his left bicep during the fight and later had surgery on it which meant he was unable to train for several months.
There is little to doubt he is telling the truth and perhaps we could grudgingly accept that it may have caused him problems in the fight.
But he showed little sign of discomfort throughout the one-sided beatdown and attributing the loss to a sore arm takes away the credit from Fury.
OUR VERDICT: Dry your eyes, mate


thedailymirror--2020-11-01--Breastfeeding mum heartbroken as trolls shame daughter calling her 'fat c***'

Amy McGlade , a midwife from Adelaide , Australia , is working hard to end the stigma around breastfeeding .
The 35-year-old is known as 'the breastmilk queen ' on social media , where she has been sharing photos of her breastfeeding journey with her four kids for the last six years .
Amy has amassed more than 50,000 followers on Instagram who often look to her for advice and support .
However with the kind words , also come the nasty and the mum , who still breastfeeds her toddler Scarlett is no stranger when it comes to comments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the comments and the impact they have on her .
Speaking to Kidspot.com.au she explained how by sharing parts of her life online , it feels like she is `` inviting people into her home '' .
She said : `` I am inviting people into my home , I am sharing my children , my family and my life and I would hope you ’ d be kind .
But name calling and attacking my children isn ’ t alright .
`` [ Trolls ] have so much time for hate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them but they keep coming . ''
A lot of people criticise her for breastfeeding her children beyond 12 months , calling her daughter names like `` fat c*** '' and `` hippo '' and saying they are `` disgusting '' for doing this .
She continued : `` They say your kid is a fat little c*** that depends on you .
Or that I am messing them up psychologically .
They think I am damaging my kids . ''
`` Everyone is OK with you breastfeeding a tiny baby , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that baby to be moved on to cow ’ s milk or a bottle .
They don ’ t expect a baby with teeth , talking or walking to be breastfeeding .
They expect you to stop .
`` Breastfeeding a toddler is confronting to some people , they are not used to seeing it . ''
But surprisingly it 's not only trolls who ca n't deal with the photos , other mums often share criticism as they do n't understand why she posts what she does - which she finds even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everyone who breastfeeds should be `` proud '' of what they are doing and `` embrace it '' .
`` It is the only way breastfeeding will be recognised as not just normal , but pretty cool .
Breastfeeding needs to be seen to be understood .
If we don ’ t see it , we are never going to understand it . ''
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A mum who is breastfeeding her toddler daughter and posts about it on social media has shared some of the incredibly cruel comments she is sent by strangers
Amy McGlade, a midwife from Adelaide, Australia, is working hard to end the stigma around breastfeeding.
The 35-year-old is known as 'the breastmilk queen' on social media, where she has been sharing photos of her breastfeeding journey with her four kids for the last six years.
Amy has amassed more than 50,000 followers on Instagram who often look to her for advice and support.
However with the kind words, also come the nasty and the mum, who still breastfeeds her toddler Scarlett is no stranger when it comes to comments from trolls.
She recently opened up about the comments and the impact they have on her.
Speaking to Kidspot.com.au she explained how by sharing parts of her life online, it feels like she is "inviting people into her home".
She said: "I am inviting people into my home, I am sharing my children, my family and my life and I would hope you’d be kind. But name calling and attacking my children isn’t alright.
"[Trolls] have so much time for hate, and I just delete and block them but they keep coming."
A lot of people criticise her for breastfeeding her children beyond 12 months, calling her daughter names like "fat c***" and "hippo" and saying they are "disgusting" for doing this.
Image: thebreastmilkqueen/Instagram) thebreastmilkqueen/Instagram)
She continued: "They say your kid is a fat little c*** that depends on you. Or that I am messing them up psychologically. They think I am damaging my kids."
"Everyone is OK with you breastfeeding a tiny baby, but as that baby grows older people expect that baby to be moved on to cow’s milk or a bottle. They don’t expect a baby with teeth, talking or walking to be breastfeeding. They expect you to stop.
"Breastfeeding a toddler is confronting to some people, they are not used to seeing it."
But surprisingly it's not only trolls who can't deal with the photos, other mums often share criticism as they don't understand why she posts what she does - which she finds even more upsetting.
The mum added that everyone who breastfeeds should be "proud" of what they are doing and "embrace it".
"It is the only way breastfeeding will be recognised as not just normal, but pretty cool. Breastfeeding needs to be seen to be understood. If we don’t see it, we are never going to understand it."
Do you have a story to share? We want to hear all about it. Email us at yourmirror@mirror.co.uk


thedailymirror--2020-11-01--Ex-Barcelona boss brands Messi "difficult to manage" in Jordan comparison

Former Barcelona boss Quique Setien admits Lionel Messi is `` difficult to manage '' but has hailed him as the greatest player of all time .
The Spanish boss worked with Messi during his short stint at the Nou Camp earlier this year .
Setien 's reign never got off the ground and , after surrendering the La Liga title , the 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in Europe saw him axed .
He and Messi never struck up any great connection and the Argentine was not afraid to call out Setien 's tactics .
And the former Real Betis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about to change his ways but does feel as if there is more to him than meets the eye .
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`` I think Messi is the best of all time , '' Setien said in an interview with El Pais .
`` There have been other great players who have been great , but the continuity that this boy has had throughout the years has not been had by anyone .
`` Leo is difficult to manage .
Who am I to change him !
If they have accepted him as he is for years and have not changed him .
`` There 's another facet beyond just the player and it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more difficult .
It 's something inherent in many athletes that can be seen in the Michael Jordan documentary ( `` The Last Dance '' ) .
You see things you do n't expect .
`` He 's very reserved but he makes you see the things that he wants .
He does n't talk much . ''
Setien took charge of 25 games as Barcelona boss , winning 16 and losing on five occasions .
Ronald Koeman is the man tasked with restoring success to the Nou Camp , but he has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drew away to Alaves on Saturday night with Antoine Griezmann getting on the scoresheet .
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Quique Setien was given his marching orders at Barcelona after a brief, but unsuccessful spell and he has offered his take on the challenges of managing Lionel Messi
Former Barcelona boss Quique Setien admits Lionel Messi is "difficult to manage" but has hailed him as the greatest player of all time.
The Spanish boss worked with Messi during his short stint at the Nou Camp earlier this year.
Setien's reign never got off the ground and, after surrendering the La Liga title, the 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in Europe saw him axed.
He and Messi never struck up any great connection and the Argentine was not afraid to call out Setien's tactics.
And the former Real Betis manager acknowledges that the 33-year-old is not about to change his ways but does feel as if there is more to him than meets the eye.
Image: UEFA via Getty Images) UEFA via Getty Images)
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"I think Messi is the best of all time," Setien said in an interview with El Pais.
"There have been other great players who have been great, but the continuity that this boy has had throughout the years has not been had by anyone.
"Leo is difficult to manage. Who am I to change him! If they have accepted him as he is for years and have not changed him.
"There's another facet beyond just the player and it's more difficult to manage. Much more difficult. It's something inherent in many athletes that can be seen in the Michael Jordan documentary ("The Last Dance"). You see things you don't expect.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
"He's very reserved but he makes you see the things that he wants. He doesn't talk much."
Setien took charge of 25 games as Barcelona boss, winning 16 and losing on five occasions.
Ronald Koeman is the man tasked with restoring success to the Nou Camp, but he has endured a challenging start.
The Catalans drew away to Alaves on Saturday night with Antoine Griezmann getting on the scoresheet.
Where will Barcelona finish this season? Have your say here.
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thedailymirror--2020-11-01--Police investigating claims mum faked disappearance to collect £9,000 GoFundMe

Investigators are looking to see if an American woman 's 12-day disappearance was staged , in an elaborate scheme to raise money on GoFundMe .
The Washington County Sheriff 's Office in Utah is cautioning the office had not gathered enough evidence to support their allegation she attempted to defraud the public .
Holly Suzanne Courtier , a 38-year-old Los Angeles mother , disappeared on October 6 while hiking in Zion National Park .
A GoFundMe page started by her sister , Jaime Strong , raised more than £9,000 before it was deactivated , the Sun reported .
A post @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said the money raised from the GoFundMe page would be used to reimburse hotel and car rental expenses for family and friends who helped search for Courtier .
It would also help to fund Courtier 's medical care , it said .
Utah authorities have since launched an investigation into Courtier 's disappearance , after determining her story had discrepancies and questions that do not add up .
The Washington County Sheriff 's Office said it received `` numerous tips '' indicating `` the incident was possibly conceived and carried out as part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a GoFundMe account for Courtier ’ s recovery . ''
`` Despite the thorough investigation conducted by the National Park Service , Utah State Code does not grant them the authority to investigate violations of Utah law , '' the sheriff 's department press release reads .
`` Based on our local authority and jurisdiction , the Sheriff ’ s Office had an obligation to the public to investigate the criminal allegations which were being presented , '' it continued .
There was no evidence , at that point in the investigation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incident was committed intentionally as an effort to achieve financial gain , the release concluded .
Courtier 's disappearance came after the California resident was dropped off at the Grotto Picnic Area by a private shuttle and did not return on October 6 .
A massive search effort went underway as K-9 units were deployed as well as drones and search and rescue teams .
On October 18 , she was found by park rangers half a mile from where she was dropped off after park rangers received a tip from a hiker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sergeant Darrell Cashin said their search and rescue teams went above and beyond in locating Courtier .
Cashin 's doubts about Courtier 's story began after reading a CNN interview with her 19-year-old daughter , Kailey Chambers .
The teen told the news service her mother had injured her head on a tree and become disorientated .
She 'd ended up near a river bed and thought her best chance of survival was to stay near a source of water .
Chambers said her mother did n't have food on her when she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chambers said , which prevented her from being able to seek out help .
However , Cashin said the claims led to his doubts , saying the only source of water in the park is the Virgin River , toxic due to the numerous parasites inhabiting the water , saying park officials in July warned visitors to avoid contact with the water because of its high concentrations of cyanobacteria .
Cashin said she would have died if she relied on that water for 12 days .
Cashin also question Courtier 's daughter 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If his team found someone with a severe head injury , they would have called for a transport agency to check her out , he said .
Zion National Park officials said Courtier was able to walk on her own power with minimal assistance .
Courtier , who lost her job as a nanny due to the coronavirus pandemic , left her cellphone behind without telling her family where she was going when she left home two weeks earlier .
Her sister said she was having a mental breakdown , seeking a `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her discovery , Courtier has checked herself into a mental wellness center in California .
Strong had updated the since-deactivated GoFundMe , stating that her sister did not intend for her trip to become a search and rescue effort .

The GoFundMe page started in Los Angeles by Holly Suzanne Courtier's sister, Jaime Strong, raised more than £9,000 before it was deactivated
Investigators are looking to see if an American woman's 12-day disappearance was staged, in an elaborate scheme to raise money on GoFundMe.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office in Utah is cautioning the office had not gathered enough evidence to support their allegation she attempted to defraud the public.
Holly Suzanne Courtier, a 38-year-old Los Angeles mother, disappeared on October 6 while hiking in Zion National Park.
A GoFundMe page started by her sister, Jaime Strong, raised more than £9,000 before it was deactivated, the Sun reported.
A post written by Strong on October 15, said the money raised from the GoFundMe page would be used to reimburse hotel and car rental expenses for family and friends who helped search for Courtier.
Image: CBS) CBS)
It would also help to fund Courtier's medical care, it said.
Utah authorities have since launched an investigation into Courtier's disappearance, after determining her story had discrepancies and questions that do not add up.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office said it received "numerous tips" indicating "the incident was possibly conceived and carried out as part of a plan to fraudulently generate money to a GoFundMe account for Courtier’s recovery."
"Despite the thorough investigation conducted by the National Park Service, Utah State Code does not grant them the authority to investigate violations of Utah law," the sheriff's department press release reads.
"Based on our local authority and jurisdiction, the Sheriff’s Office had an obligation to the public to investigate the criminal allegations which were being presented," it continued.
There was no evidence, at that point in the investigation, to support the theory that the incident was committed intentionally as an effort to achieve financial gain, the release concluded.
Courtier's disappearance came after the California resident was dropped off at the Grotto Picnic Area by a private shuttle and did not return on October 6.
A massive search effort went underway as K-9 units were deployed as well as drones and search and rescue teams.
On October 18, she was found by park rangers half a mile from where she was dropped off after park rangers received a tip from a hiker.
Washington County Sheriff’s Office sergeant Darrell Cashin said their search and rescue teams went above and beyond in locating Courtier.
Image: kailey.chambers/Instagram) kailey.chambers/Instagram)
Cashin's doubts about Courtier's story began after reading a CNN interview with her 19-year-old daughter, Kailey Chambers.
The teen told the news service her mother had injured her head on a tree and become disorientated. She'd ended up near a river bed and thought her best chance of survival was to stay near a source of water.
Chambers said her mother didn't have food on her when she went missing. She became weak, Chambers said, which prevented her from being able to seek out help.
However, Cashin said the claims led to his doubts, saying the only source of water in the park is the Virgin River, toxic due to the numerous parasites inhabiting the water, saying park officials in July warned visitors to avoid contact with the water because of its high concentrations of cyanobacteria.
Cashin said she would have died if she relied on that water for 12 days.
Image: kailey.chambers/Instagram) kailey.chambers/Instagram)
Cashin also question Courtier's daughter's claims that she hit her head. If his team found someone with a severe head injury, they would have called for a transport agency to check her out, he said.
Zion National Park officials said Courtier was able to walk on her own power with minimal assistance.
Courtier, who lost her job as a nanny due to the coronavirus pandemic, left her cellphone behind without telling her family where she was going when she left home two weeks earlier.
Her sister said she was having a mental breakdown, seeking a "total disconnect" from everything.
Since her discovery, Courtier has checked herself into a mental wellness center in California.
Strong had updated the since-deactivated GoFundMe, stating that her sister did not intend for her trip to become a search and rescue effort.


thedailymirror--2020-11-01--Kate Middleton hails heroic key workers ahead of Pride of Britain Awards 2020

The Duchess of Cambridge has spoken of how the nation is “ indebted ” to thousands of heroic key workers and NHS frontline staff as a new national lockdown looms .
In a preview for tonight 's Pride of Britain Awards , Kate appeared alongside Prince William as she told how the country is “ indebted ” to key workers as “ their hard work still goes on ” .
The Duchess also recalls how , during the first lockdown , she and her family joined millions in the weekly doorstep applause for the NHS heroes and key workers who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In the video clip , she says : “ During the lockdown , we joined people up and down the country to applaud the NHS and key workers each week .
`` Their hard work still goes on and we remain indebted to them for all they do.
” In a subtle tribute to the NHS , she is wearing a blue blouse covered with small rainbows which have become an unofficial symbol of support for frontline care workers during the pandemic .
The royal couple made a special visit to Britain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s St Bartholomew ’ s , founded almost 900 years ago , to present representatives of the whole of the NHS with a special recognition award for tonight ’ s Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards , in partnership with TSB , on ITV at 9pm .
In the newly-released clip of the presentation , Prince William said : “ It is fitting that we are here today at Britain ’ s oldest hospital to thank and celebrate our NHS staff and to honour them with a Pride of Britain award.
” During @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the hospital because of coronavirus regulations , they were introduced to six NHS representatives by TV presenter Kate Garraway whose husband Derek has been in intensive care with the disease for seven months .
They discussed with the frontline heroes the challenges of coping with the pandemic before presenting the award .
Addressing the TV cameras , Prince William said : `` The devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic has reminded us as a nation of how much we owe to the thousands of NHS workers who have gone far beyond the call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have worked tirelessly around the clock , with humility and compassion , in the most challenging of circumstances , putting their own lives on the line to help others .
“ The Duchess of Cambridge said : `` Through our conversations with frontline workers during the pandemic , we have been inspired by their stories of bravery and selflessness .
`` Many have had to leave their families for weeks on end , some have come out of retirement to help , while others have stepped into new roles to play their part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And it is not just the medical teams - all NHS staff have played a crucial role through this time.
” As the royal couple presented the award , which was on a table next to them , the Duke added : `` We can not thank you enough .
On behalf of a grateful nation , it is a tremendous honour for Catherine and I to present this special recognition award to the army of dedicated NHS staff . ''
The six frontline NHS heroes , representing the nation ’ s health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) Keisha Mills , an intensive care matron , Marion Jones , a health care assistant , and Dr Simon Finney , an intensive care consultant , and ( from the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust ) Heder Lopes Landim , a porter at Barnet Hospital ; Martha Sarpong , an ITU support nurse , and Charlotte Greenfield , a critical care physio .
Charlotte Greenfield , a critical care physiotherapist at London 's Royal Free Hospital , which was one of the busiest hospitals in the country during the first national @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incredibly flattering to be one of the people to receive the Pride of Britain award on behalf of the NHS .
`` What was really nice was that the Duke and Duchess were asking us questions , they were genuinely interested .
`` I do n't think Prince William knew there was a different branch of physiotherapy in terms of respiratory , so I was explaining to him .
I educated him a little on my role .
I explained exactly how it had been .
I kept using the word sweaty to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` They were absolutely lovely and kept asking genuine questions . ''
The presentation is the climax of tonight ’ s Pride of Britain Awards which has been hosted for 21 years by Carol Vorderman .
Prince Charles will also be taking part tonight to celebrate 20 years of the Prince ’ s Trust Young Achiever award and to mark a major milestone of his charity supporting over a million young people since he started it in 1976 .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his fiancée Carrie Symonds also make their first TV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to thank the NHS for their work and for saving his life after he needed intensive care for covid in April and for delivering their first child .
Among many showbusiness stars honouring the nation ’ s unsung heroes tonight are Ant and Dec , Stephen Fry , Dame Helen Mirren , Sir Trevor McDonald , Michael Sheen , Holly Willoughby and American singer Taylor Swift .
The Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards , in partnership with TSB , is broadcast tonight at 9pm on ITV .

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be watching as the Pride of Britain Awards showcases some heart-warming tales of bravery, selflessness and steadfast ability from some incredible people
The Duchess of Cambridge has spoken of how the nation is “indebted” to thousands of heroic key workers and NHS frontline staff as a new national lockdown looms.
In a preview for tonight's Pride of Britain Awards, Kate appeared alongside Prince William as she told how the country is “indebted” to key workers as “their hard work still goes on”.
The Duchess also recalls how, during the first lockdown, she and her family joined millions in the weekly doorstep applause for the NHS heroes and key workers who saved lives and kept the country going.
In the video clip, she says: “During the lockdown, we joined people up and down the country to applaud the NHS and key workers each week.
"Their hard work still goes on and we remain indebted to them for all they do.”
In a subtle tribute to the NHS, she is wearing a blue blouse covered with small rainbows which have become an unofficial symbol of support for frontline care workers during the pandemic.
The royal couple made a special visit to Britain’s oldest hospital, London’s St Bartholomew’s, founded almost 900 years ago, to present representatives of the whole of the NHS with a special recognition award for tonight’s Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards, in partnership with TSB, on ITV at 9pm.
In the newly-released clip of the presentation, Prince William said: “It is fitting that we are here today at Britain’s oldest hospital to thank and celebrate our NHS staff and to honour them with a Pride of Britain award.”
During the filming, which took place outside the hospital because of coronavirus regulations, they were introduced to six NHS representatives by TV presenter Kate Garraway whose husband Derek has been in intensive care with the disease for seven months.
They discussed with the frontline heroes the challenges of coping with the pandemic before presenting the award.
Addressing the TV cameras, Prince William said: "The devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic has reminded us as a nation of how much we owe to the thousands of NHS workers who have gone far beyond the call of duty this year.
Image: Getty) Getty)
"They have worked tirelessly around the clock, with humility and compassion, in the most challenging of circumstances, putting their own lives on the line to help others. “
The Duchess of Cambridge said: "Through our conversations with frontline workers during the pandemic, we have been inspired by their stories of bravery and selflessness.
"Many have had to leave their families for weeks on end, some have come out of retirement to help, while others have stepped into new roles to play their part in the fight against coronavirus.
"And it is not just the medical teams - all NHS staff have played a crucial role through this time.”
Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror) Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror)
As the royal couple presented the award, which was on a table next to them, the Duke added: "We cannot thank you enough. On behalf of a grateful nation, it is a tremendous honour for Catherine and I to present this special recognition award to the army of dedicated NHS staff."
The six frontline NHS heroes, representing the nation’s health service were (from Barts Health Trust) Keisha Mills, an intensive care matron, Marion Jones, a health care assistant, and Dr Simon Finney, an intensive care consultant, and (from the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust) Heder Lopes Landim, a porter at Barnet Hospital; Martha Sarpong, an ITU support nurse, and Charlotte Greenfield, a critical care physio.
Charlotte Greenfield, a critical care physiotherapist at London's Royal Free Hospital, which was one of the busiest hospitals in the country during the first national lockdown, said: "It's incredibly flattering to be one of the people to receive the Pride of Britain award on behalf of the NHS.
"What was really nice was that the Duke and Duchess were asking us questions, they were genuinely interested.
"I don't think Prince William knew there was a different branch of physiotherapy in terms of respiratory, so I was explaining to him. I educated him a little on my role. I explained exactly how it had been. I kept using the word sweaty to him, but it really was.
"They were absolutely lovely and kept asking genuine questions."
The presentation is the climax of tonight’s Pride of Britain Awards which has been hosted for 21 years by Carol Vorderman.
Prince Charles will also be taking part tonight to celebrate 20 years of the Prince’s Trust Young Achiever award and to mark a major milestone of his charity supporting over a million young people since he started it in 1976.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his fiancée Carrie Symonds also make their first TV appearance together on tonight’s show to thank the NHS for their work and for saving his life after he needed intensive care for covid in April and for delivering their first child.
Among many showbusiness stars honouring the nation’s unsung heroes tonight are Ant and Dec, Stephen Fry, Dame Helen Mirren, Sir Trevor McDonald, Michael Sheen, Holly Willoughby and American singer Taylor Swift.
The Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards, in partnership with TSB, is broadcast tonight at 9pm on ITV.


thedailymirror--2020-11-01--'Stiles always looked out for me - but gave me plenty of b******ings' - Kidd

As a famous son of Collyhurst himself , Brian Kidd understands the achievements of Nobby Stiles better than anyone .
The tough north Manchester enclave just outside the city centre perfectly defined the term working class back in the 1950s and 60s when Stiles emerged as a national hero in the making .
Hard graft and respect went hand in hand in the community and fighting your way out – literally – to become famous across the sporting world was just a wild dream for most .
Except Stiles .
Through sheer determination , hunger , desire and no small @ @ @ @ @ @ @ World Cup winner Stiles , who has died aged 78 , got to the top .
Kidd said : “ We went to the same school , St Patrick ’ s in Collyhurst , and my older brother was in Nobby ’ s class .
“ At 15 he was playing for England schoolboys and even at that age everyone in Collyhurst knew who he was and was proud of him – he was flying the flag for us .
“ When I joined United Nobby wrote me a lovely letter welcoming me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the best in my career .
“ But the tone of the letter was to make sure I always gave my best , fight as hard as I could and make certain I never had any regrets .
“ He looked out for me in the early days when I was just a schoolboy at the club and made sure the senior pros knew I was a local lad .
“ I remember one day I was picked to make up numbers in a game with first-team players on a pitch near the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and told me Sir Matt Busby and his assistant Jimmy Murphy were watching and to make sure I got stuck in and gave it everything .
“ I wasn ’ t even 16 at that point and to have someone like Nobby looking out for me and encouraging me was something you only appreciate later on , but all the senior players at United helped me.
” It wasn ’ t always wise words and advice from Stiles though .
Kidd recalls : “ He gave me plenty of b******ings when I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team at United .
“ And I remember once when when I was a youngster I kicked him during a training game and he kicked me straight up in the air !
You didn ’ t mess with Nobby even if he liked you !
” With his menacing toothless grin – the result of a local skirmish growing up – and ferocious winning mentality Stiles was a fearsome competitor .
But fellow 1968 European Cup winner Kidd also points out Stiles wasn ’ t the hatchet man he was often painted .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ many games with Nobby and he had great ability and was very good technically , ” said Kidd , now a coach at Manchester City with Pep Guardiola .
“ He started at school as a centre-forward and moved back into defence with United and played in England ’ s midfield in 1966 .
`` He left a bit on opponents at times because of his tenacity but he had great awareness and was a superb reader of the game .
“ And you don ’ t play for Sir Matt Busby and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t a very good footballer .
“ At United I saw the effect he had on other players too .
And I ’ ve no doubt he helped extend Bill Foulkes career by a couple of seasons simply playing alongside him in defence .
“ When we heard he ’ d died my daughter sent me a picture of the two of us with the European Cup ... and that smile .
“ He was a great player and a lovely man and I send my condolences to his wife Kay and the @ @ @

Brian Kidd recalls his memories of Manchester United teammate and fellow son of Collyhurst Nobby Stiles after his death aged 78
Brian Kidd: Nobby Stiles always looked out for me - but gave me plenty of b******ings
As a famous son of Collyhurst himself, Brian Kidd understands the achievements of Nobby Stiles better than anyone.
The tough north Manchester enclave just outside the city centre perfectly defined the term working class back in the 1950s and 60s when Stiles emerged as a national hero in the making.
Hard graft and respect went hand in hand in the community and fighting your way out – literally – to
become famous across the sporting world was just a wild dream for most.
Except Stiles. Through sheer determination, hunger, desire and no small amount of skill with a football, World Cup winner Stiles, who has died aged 78, got to the top.
Kidd said: “We went to the same school, St Patrick’s in Collyhurst, and my older brother was in Nobby’s class.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“At 15 he was playing for England schoolboys and even at that age everyone in Collyhurst knew who he was and was proud of him – he was flying the flag for us.
“When I joined United Nobby wrote me a lovely letter welcoming me to the club and wishing me all the best in my career.
“But the tone of the letter was to make sure I always gave my best, fight as hard as I could and make certain I never had any regrets.
“He looked out for me in the early days when I was just a schoolboy at the club and made sure the senior pros knew I was a local lad.
“I remember one day I was picked to make up numbers in a game with first-team players on a pitch near the Ship Canal.
Image: Bob Thomas Sports Photography via Getty Images) Bob Thomas Sports Photography via Getty Images)
“Nobby came over and told me Sir Matt Busby and his assistant Jimmy Murphy were watching and to make sure I got stuck in and gave it everything.
“I wasn’t even 16 at that point and to have someone like Nobby looking out for me and encouraging me was something you only appreciate later on, but all the senior players at United helped me.”
It wasn’t always wise words and advice from Stiles though.
Kidd recalls: “He gave me plenty of b******ings when I was coming through and got into the first team at United.
“And I remember once when when I was a youngster I kicked him during a training game and he kicked me straight up in the air! You didn’t mess with Nobby even if he liked you!”
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With his menacing toothless grin – the result of a local skirmish growing up – and ferocious winning mentality Stiles was a fearsome competitor.
But fellow 1968 European Cup winner Kidd also points out Stiles wasn’t the hatchet man he was often painted.
“Forget about that. I played many games with Nobby and he had great ability and was very good technically,” said Kidd, now a coach at Manchester City with Pep Guardiola.
“He started at school as a centre-forward and moved back into defence with United and played in England’s midfield in 1966.
"He left a bit on opponents at times because of his tenacity but he had great awareness and was a superb reader of the game.
“And you don’t play for Sir Matt Busby and Sir Alf Ramsey if you aren’t a very good footballer.
“At United I saw the effect he had on other players too. And I’ve no doubt he helped extend Bill Foulkes career by a couple of seasons simply playing alongside him in defence.
“When we heard he’d died my daughter sent me a picture of the two of us with the European Cup... and that smile.
“He was a great player and a lovely man and I send my condolences to his wife Kay and the family.”


thedailymirror--2020-11-01--Nat Phillips achieves dream after unorthodox route to Liverpool first team

Nat Phillips put in a man of the match performance on his Premier League debut for Liverpool on Saturday to achieve his dream following an unorthodox start to his Reds career .
The 23-year-old was the beneficiary of Liverpool 's current injury crisis in defence , making only his second appearance for the club 's first team since joining in 2016 .
Phillips ' only other senior appearance for the Merseyside club came in last season 's FA Cup third round win over Everton in a much-changed Liverpool side .
But he looked every inch the first-team player with his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win - something he would probably never have thought possible four years ago .
In fact a then-19-year-old Phillips would possibly have been wondering whether he would make it as a professional footballer at all following his release by Bolton Wanderers .
Phillips had been proactive in arranging his next move , applying for a four-year scholarship at the University of North Carolina in America to study economics .
His plan was to play football alongside his studies and aim to forge a pathway into MLS .
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It 's been an extremely interesting start to the season for Jurgen Klopp 's men .
They got their title defence off to a shaky start as they edged out a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on to conceded seven in a hammering by Aston Villa .
Virgil van Dijk 's season was ended by injury in the 2-2 draw at Everton , leaving the title favourites looking far less secure at the back - especially with Alisson 's injury worries too .
But there 's no slowing down in what is going to be a busy campaign - with Klopp ensuring his men continue at full pace as they bid for more title glory .
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After spending two years in Liverpool 's academy , Phillips was then part of the senior squad for the pre-season tour of America , during which they stopped off at the University of North Carolina .
`` We trained at that university as well , so that was weird , '' Phillips told ESPN FC at the time .
`` I met the coaches there and had a chat with them .
They were happy to see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It obviously vindicated my decision .
It was a risk , but it was a decision [ where ] there was no choice for me really .
It was nice to go back feeling like I 'd made the right decision .
`` When I was there one of the drawing factors for the uni was that Premier League clubs were using the facilities because they were that good .
`` I went back as a player for one of those clubs .
It was just a nice moment for me .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ friendly against Borussia Dortmund in the International Champions Cup and Phillips joined the action just after the hour .
Though since then his time at the club has not taked off quite as he would have hoped .
The centre-back was shipped out on loan last season to German second division side VFB Stuttgart , who he became a regular feature for .
He briefly returned to Liverpool to play a part in their 1-0 triumph over Everton - a game won by Curtis Jones ' stunning long-range winner .
But while Jones @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Klopp 's squad , Phillips has found chances harder to come by .
In the summer it looked as though he would be departing Liverpool , with youngster Rhys Williams even getting the nod over him in Carabao Cup and Champions League action .
But in adversity often comes opportunity , as injuries to Virgil van Dijk , Joel Matip and Fabinho freed up a space for Phillips in the clash with West Ham .
With Phillips unavailable for the midweek European tie against Atalanta , Klopp opted for caution and pick him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ encounter .
And he duly delivered , capitalising on a moment he 'd been waiting for since he was a child .
Will Liverpool win the title this season ?
Have your say below .
Asked about whether it was a dream to make his Premier League debut , Phillips replied : `` Yeah , and growing up as a kid it ’ s something I ’ ve dreamt of throughout my whole life – making my Premier League debut .
`` I ’ m happy to have got that opportunity today and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the good result . ''
And his performance got the seal of approval from his boss after a long and unlikely journey .
“ The story behind him makes it even more incredible , ” Klopp explained , as cited by the .
“ I ’ m really pleased for him , he deserves it more than anybody .
`` He 's not easy on the eye , he 's not Messi but who cares ?
In the air , he 's a monster !
He was incredible . ''

Phillips was handed only his second senior appearance for Liverpool as he started alongside Joe Gomez in the centre of the Reds' injury-hit defence against West Ham
Nat Phillips put in a man of the match performance on his Premier League debut for Liverpool on Saturday to achieve his dream following an unorthodox start to his Reds career.
The 23-year-old was the beneficiary of Liverpool's current injury crisis in defence, making only his second appearance for the club's first team since joining in 2016.
Phillips' only other senior appearance for the Merseyside club came in last season's FA Cup third round win over Everton in a much-changed Liverpool side.
But he looked every inch the first-team player with his display at Anfield in Saturday's 2-1 win - something he would probably never have thought possible four years ago.
Image: PA) PA)
In fact a then-19-year-old Phillips would possibly have been wondering whether he would make it as a professional footballer at all following his release by Bolton Wanderers.
Phillips had been proactive in arranging his next move, applying for a four-year scholarship at the University of North Carolina in America to study economics.
His plan was to play football alongside his studies and aim to forge a pathway into MLS.
That was until Liverpool came knocking with the offer of a trial.
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After spending two years in Liverpool's academy, Phillips was then part of the senior squad for the pre-season tour of America, during which they stopped off at the University of North Carolina.
"We trained at that university as well, so that was weird," Phillips told ESPN FC at the time.
"I met the coaches there and had a chat with them. They were happy to see things had worked out for me.
"It obviously vindicated my decision. It was a risk, but it was a decision [where] there was no choice for me really. It was nice to go back feeling like I'd made the right decision.
"When I was there one of the drawing factors for the uni was that Premier League clubs were using the facilities because they were that good.
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
"I went back as a player for one of those clubs. It was just a nice moment for me."
Liverpool were in town for a friendly against Borussia Dortmund in the International Champions Cup and Phillips joined the action just after the hour.
Though since then his time at the club has not taked off quite as he would have hoped.
The centre-back was shipped out on loan last season to German second division side VFB Stuttgart, who he became a regular feature for.
He briefly returned to Liverpool to play a part in their 1-0 triumph over Everton - a game won by Curtis Jones' stunning long-range winner.
But while Jones has become a fully-fledged member of Jurgen Klopp's squad, Phillips has found chances harder to come by.
Image: Pool via REUTERS) Pool via REUTERS)
In the summer it looked as though he would be departing Liverpool, with youngster Rhys Williams even getting the nod over him in Carabao Cup and Champions League action.
But in adversity often comes opportunity, as injuries to Virgil van Dijk, Joel Matip and Fabinho freed up a space for Phillips in the clash with West Ham.
With Phillips unavailable for the midweek European tie against Atalanta, Klopp opted for caution and pick him ahead of Williams for the Premier League encounter.
And he duly delivered, capitalising on a moment he'd been waiting for since he was a child.
Will Liverpool win the title this season? Have your say below.
Image: PA) PA)
Asked about whether it was a dream to make his Premier League debut, Phillips replied: "Yeah, and growing up as a kid it’s something I’ve dreamt of throughout my whole life – making my Premier League debut.
"I’m happy to have got that opportunity today and, most importantly, to have got the good result."
And his performance got the seal of approval from his boss after a long and unlikely journey.
“The story behind him makes it even more incredible,” Klopp explained, as cited by the Echo . “I’m really pleased for him, he deserves it more than anybody.
"He's not easy on the eye, he's not Messi but who cares? In the air, he's a monster! He was incredible."


thedailymirror--2020-11-01--Hotel suite hides secret room - but only 'if you're clever enough to find it'

A travel blogger has left people in awe of an incredible hotel room hiding a secret behind the bedroom bookshelf - but only if you know which book to look inside .
The Bella Vista Bed and Breakfast Inn is found in California , surrounded by idyllic award-winning vineyards and chosen by many brides and grooms to host their big day .
But one of the rooms stands out among the already luxurious accommodation thanks to a very quirky addition .
The Monte Vista Suite features a book case at the foot of the bed , but those interested in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the book on the third shelf down contains no pages , but a golden door handle instead .
The bookcase then hinges open to unveil stairs down into a secret reading room , with a floor to ceiling bookcase , an armchair to settle down with your favourite read , and a huge window to take in the spectacular views .
With rates starting at just over £200 a night , the description for the room reads : `` The décor is '100 years of Hollywood ' with black & white photos of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a different movie theme .
If you are clever enough , you will find a secret room somewhere in your suite . ''
The hidden gem was shared by travel and fitness blogger Zanna van Dijk on TikTok , who shared a video with the caption : `` My hotel has the coolest room hidden behind a bookcase . ''
People loved the secret addition , as one commented : `` Put a couch , blankets , some candles and I am gone .
Living the rest of my life as a blanket @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sounds like heaven . ''
A second said : `` That 's Alice in Wonderland meets The Lion , the Witch and the Wardrobe . ''
It was also shared to Reddit , where one viewer added : `` Perfect place to hide for the apocalypse .
I 'd spend months just reading there ! ''
Another wrote : `` A comfortable chair to read in a secret room and with a large window behind ... heaven . ''

Hotel suite hides secret room - but only 'if you're clever enough to find it'
Hotel suite hides secret room - but only 'if you're clever enough to find it'
The Bella Vista Bed and Breakfast Inn in California advertises one of its rooms with the message: "If you are clever enough, you will find a secret room somewhere in your suite"
Hotel suite hides secret room - but only 'if you're clever enough to find it'
A travel blogger has left people in awe of an incredible hotel room hiding a secret behind the bedroom bookshelf - but only if you know which book to look inside.
The Bella Vista Bed and Breakfast Inn is found in California, surrounded by idyllic award-winning vineyards and chosen by many brides and grooms to host their big day.
But one of the rooms stands out among the already luxurious accommodation thanks to a very quirky addition.
The Monte Vista Suite features a book case at the foot of the bed, but those interested in a spot of bedtime reading will find the book on the third shelf down contains no pages, but a golden door handle instead.
Image: reddit.com) reddit.com)
The bookcase then hinges open to unveil stairs down into a secret reading room, with a floor to ceiling bookcase, an armchair to settle down with your favourite read, and a huge window to take in the spectacular views.
With rates starting at just over £200 a night, the description for the room reads: "The décor is '100 years of Hollywood' with black & white photos of the stars. Bedroom is decorated in a different movie theme. If you are clever enough, you will find a secret room somewhere in your suite."
Image: reddit.com) reddit.com)
The hidden gem was shared by travel and fitness blogger Zanna van Dijk on TikTok, who shared a video with the caption: "My hotel has the coolest room hidden behind a bookcase."
People loved the secret addition, as one commented: "Put a couch, blankets, some candles and I am gone. Living the rest of my life as a blanket human burrito surrounded by books... Ngl sounds like heaven."
A second said: "That's Alice in Wonderland meets The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe."
It was also shared to Reddit, where one viewer added: "Perfect place to hide for the apocalypse. I'd spend months just reading there!"
Another wrote: "A comfortable chair to read in a secret room and with a large window behind...heaven."


thedailymirror--2020-11-01--Holly Willoughby stuns in Pride of Britain dress ahead of tonight's ceremony

Holly Willoughby looks Pride of Britain-ready as she gets in the mood for a very special night .
The star is presenting the This Morning Emergency Services award at the ceremony which can be seen on ITV tonight .
This year 's Pride of Britain awards will be very different to the annual star-studded bash at the Dorchester - given the current guidelines - but that did n't stop Holly from making an effort .
There may be no red carpet but the beauty looked incredible in a sleek black dress and inch-perfect hair as she proudly showed off her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 39 , made sure she looked the part with an emotional night ahead .
She captioned it : `` Tonight on @ itv it ’ s the best awards of them all ... @ prideofbritain ... honoured to be asked to present @ thismorning emergency services award ... see you at 9pm tonight @ itv @ dailymirror '' .
Holly will be joined by the likes of Kate Garraway and Prince William and Kate Middleton in honouring some incredible people and achievements at the Awards .
As usual Carol Vorderman will be on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the winners .
While Holly was one of the first of the stars to get glammed up for the virtual bash , on Friday this week she was early for another type of celebration .
The mum-of-three was seen filming some festive footage two months before the big day as she posd up in a very red outfit .
Her festive Instagram display came hours after ITV viewers could n't believe what they were seeing with an on-set Christmas tree stealing focus on This Morning .
The beauty and Phillip Schofield filmed some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a fully decorated tree ... despite it still being October .
This was the perfect response from Holly - whether we like it or not , Christmas is on the way !
The 39-year-old telly star looked as though she was dressed to tango on rival show Strictly Come Dancing .
It came after jaws dropped for another reason - a tree in the This Morning studio 57 days before Christmas .
To makes matters worst for those who only think we should be talking about December 25 for a few weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to her Instagram Story - with Mariah Carey 's All I Want For Christmas as the post 's soundtrack song .
The Pride of Britain Awards will air on ITV at 9pm tonight

PRIME MINISTER BORIS JOHNSON AND HIS FIANCÉE GIVE THEIR SUPPORT PRIDE OF BRITAIN TO THANK NHS FRONTLINE HEROES
PRIME MINISTER BORIS JOHNSON AND HIS FIANCÉE GIVE THEIR SUPPORT PRIDE OF BRITAIN TO THANK NHS FRONTLINE HEROES
The Mirror's Pride of Britain Awards will showcase some heart-warming tales of bravery, selflessness and steadfast ability from some incredible people
Holly Willoughby looks Pride of Britain-ready as she gets in the mood for a very special night.
The star is presenting the This Morning Emergency Services award at the ceremony which can be seen on ITV tonight.
This year's Pride of Britain awards will be very different to the annual star-studded bash at the Dorchester - given the current guidelines - but that didn't stop Holly from making an effort.
There may be no red carpet but the beauty looked incredible in a sleek black dress and inch-perfect hair as she proudly showed off her glamorous attire on Instagram.
Holly, 39, made sure she looked the part with an emotional night ahead.
Image: hollywilloughby/Instagram) hollywilloughby/Instagram)
She captioned it: "Tonight on @itv it’s the best awards of them all... @prideofbritain ... honoured to be asked to present @thismorning emergency services award... see you at 9pm tonight @itv @dailymirror".
Holly will be joined by the likes of Kate Garraway and Prince William and Kate Middleton in honouring some incredible people and achievements at the Awards.
As usual Carol Vorderman will be on hand to host the event and announce the winners.
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While Holly was one of the first of the stars to get glammed up for the virtual bash, on Friday this week she was early for another type of celebration.
The mum-of-three was seen filming some festive footage two months before the big day as she posd up in a very red outfit.
Her festive Instagram display came hours after ITV viewers couldn't believe what they were seeing with an on-set Christmas tree stealing focus on This Morning.
The beauty and Phillip Schofield filmed some parts of Thursday's show in front of a fully decorated tree... despite it still being October.
This was the perfect response from Holly - whether we like it or not, Christmas is on the way!
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The 39-year-old telly star looked as though she was dressed to tango on rival show Strictly Come Dancing.
It came after jaws dropped for another reason - a tree in the This Morning studio 57 days before Christmas.
To makes matters worst for those who only think we should be talking about December 25 for a few weeks, she soon added an extra photo to her Instagram Story - with Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas as the post's soundtrack song.
The Pride of Britain Awards will air on ITV at 9pm tonight


thedailymirror--2020-11-01--Tories urge people to 'restrict' socialising before lockdown starts on Thursday

A top Tory has urged people in England to “ restrict ” socialising before a full lockdown kicks in on Thursday .
Michael Gove indicated people should resist the temptation to go for a string of final nights out before the national shutdown .
Boris Johnson last night announced pubs , restaurants , hairdressers and non-essential shops will shut until at least December 2 .
People will be banned from social mixing with anyone not in their household or bubble , anywhere indoors or outdoors .
The only exemption is two people from two households can meet in a public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Yet the lockdown will only begin at 12.01am on Thursday , because it needs to be approved by Parliament first .
And the five-day time lag was made worse by the fact the plans leaked to newspapers on Friday night .
Cabinet Office minister Mr Gove suggested people should start obeying the new rules now as much as they can .
He said while people will need time to get ready , they should “ try to restrict social contact ” as much as possible .
Asked if people should start changing their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ That ’ s a very good point .
“ I think wherever possible , we should be observing all of the rules about social distancing , all of the rules about limiting the risk of the spread of infection .
“ But we also need to use the Monday , Tuesday and Wednesday in order to make those adjustments in our lives and lifestyles necessary so that we can comply with the full force of the new regulations that come in on Thursday .
“ So I don ’ t want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be individual circumstances people will face over the next couple of days as they prepare for these restrictions , which will mean people will ned to make sure they and their families are safe and have everything they need for the weeks ahead .
“ But of course , for all of us , the more we can do in the period immediately preceding the lockdown to try to restrict social contact and try to restrict the spread of the virus , the better.
” Essential shops including any selling food will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no need to stock up .
Unlike in March , schools and other education settings will also remain open , despite top SAGE advisor Jeremy Farrar warning the lockdown may not work as well .
It comes as Boris Johnson is accused of risking lives over his delay in imposing restrictions in England .
The Prime Minister rejected calls from Labour and SAGE last month for a short , sharp shutdown - with a close ally even branding Keir Starmer a “ shameless opportunist ” .
But after local restrictions failed to sufficiently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ implement the second lockdown .
Sir Keir told the BBC today : “ I 'm so frustrated at the incompetence of the Government .
“ If what they announced yesterday had been announced when I said it should have been - two or three weeks ago - we could have had the lockdown and schools shut because of the natural break of half term and people will be waking up this morning and thinking 'how on earth did it get to this ? '
`` The Government was too slow in the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's being too slow again and there 's a cost to this .
“ That 's why the lockdown will now go on longer . ''
On Saturday , Mr Johnson said the clampdown was now needed to avert bleak Sage predictions of 85,000 deaths this winter , which would force doctors to choose between saving Covid sufferers and those with other illnesses .
`` No responsible PM can ignore the message of those figures .
We 've got to be humble in the face of nature , '' he said .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to fight the restrictions and accused Mr Johnson of caving to his scientific advisors .
Writing in the Sunday Telegraph , former Conservative leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith accused the prime minister of `` giving in to the scientific advisers '' .
Sir Iain said the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( Sage ) had `` pressurised '' the government into taking this decision , with its members `` publicly lecturing '' the government .
He urged Mr Johnson not to continue `` encouraging businesses to reopen only to force them to lock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the vice-chairman of the 1922 Committee , told the BBC : `` There has to be another way of doing this .
If you want first-world public services , you need a first-world economy . ''
But allies of Mr Johnson said the PM was shaken by the doomsday predictions from the Government 's SAGE committee of scientific advisers and would stare down Tory rebels .
`` Its a choice between acting now or the NHS being overwhelmed , causing unimaginable pain - if they do n't understand that they can explain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ senior Tory ally of Mr Johnson told the MIrror .

Michael Gove says lockdown two weeks ago "wasn't necessary' despite SAGE advice
Michael Gove says lockdown two weeks ago "wasn't necessary' despite SAGE advice
There are still four days before the national lockdown takes force in England - but Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove urged people not to take advantage of the gap
A top Tory has urged people in England to “restrict” socialising before a full lockdown kicks in on Thursday.
Michael Gove indicated people should resist the temptation to go for a string of final nights out before the national shutdown.
Boris Johnson last night announced pubs, restaurants, hairdressers and non-essential shops will shut until at least December 2.
People will be banned from social mixing with anyone not in their household or bubble, anywhere indoors or outdoors.
The only exemption is two people from two households can meet in a public open space such as a park.
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Yet the lockdown will only begin at 12.01am on Thursday, because it needs to be approved by Parliament first.
And the five-day time lag was made worse by the fact the plans leaked to newspapers on Friday night.
Cabinet Office minister Mr Gove suggested people should start obeying the new rules now as much as they can.
He said while people will need time to get ready, they should “try to restrict social contact” as much as possible.
Asked if people should start changing their behaviour now, he told Times Radio: “That’s a very good point.
Image: Sky News) Sky News)
“I think wherever possible, we should be observing all of the rules about social distancing, all of the rules about limiting the risk of the spread of infection.
“But we also need to use the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in order to make those adjustments in our lives and lifestyles necessary so that we can comply with the full force of the new regulations that come in on Thursday.
“So I don’t want to hector or judge anyone, there will be individual circumstances people will face over the next couple of days as they prepare for these restrictions, which will mean people will ned to make sure they and their families are safe and have everything they need for the weeks ahead.
“But of course, for all of us, the more we can do in the period immediately preceding the lockdown to try to restrict social contact and try to restrict the spread of the virus, the better.”
Essential shops including any selling food will remain open and officials insist there is no need to stock up.
Unlike in March, schools and other education settings will also remain open, despite top SAGE advisor Jeremy Farrar warning the lockdown may not work as well.
It comes as Boris Johnson is accused of risking lives over his delay in imposing restrictions in England.
The Prime Minister rejected calls from Labour and SAGE last month for a short, sharp shutdown - with a close ally even branding Keir Starmer a “shameless opportunist”.
But after local restrictions failed to sufficiently reduce infections, he was forced to implement the second lockdown.
Sir Keir told the BBC today: “I'm so frustrated at the incompetence of the Government.
“If what they announced yesterday had been announced when I said it should have been - two or three weeks ago - we could have had the lockdown and schools shut because of the natural break of half term and people will be waking up this morning and thinking 'how on earth did it get to this?'
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"The Government was too slow in the first phase of the pandemic and now it's being too slow again and there's a cost to this.
“That's why the lockdown will now go on longer."
On Saturday, Mr Johnson said the clampdown was now needed to avert bleak Sage predictions of 85,000 deaths this winter, which would force doctors to choose between saving Covid sufferers and those with other illnesses.
"No responsible PM can ignore the message of those figures. We've got to be humble in the face of nature," he said.
But furious Tory backbenchers were on Sunday pledging to fight the restrictions and accused Mr Johnson of caving to his scientific advisors.
Writing in the Sunday Telegraph, former Conservative leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith accused the prime minister of "giving in to the scientific advisers".
Sir Iain said the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) had "pressurised" the government into taking this decision, with its members "publicly lecturing" the government.
He urged Mr Johnson not to continue "encouraging businesses to reopen only to force them to lock down again".
Sir Charles Walker, the vice-chairman of the 1922 Committee, told the BBC: "There has to be another way of doing this. If you want first-world public services, you need a first-world economy."
But allies of Mr Johnson said the PM was shaken by the doomsday predictions from the Government's SAGE committee of scientific advisers and would stare down Tory rebels.
"Its a choice between acting now or the NHS being overwhelmed, causing unimaginable pain - if they don't understand that they can explain it to their constituents," a senior Tory ally of Mr Johnson told the MIrror.


thedailymirror--2020-11-01--Takeaway pints banned from next week despite takeout being allowed in lockdown

Pubs and restaurants will once again close their doors to patrons under new lockdown rules - and this time , takeaway pints are off the menu .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the new measures in a live TV address on Saturday night .
Pubs , bars and restaurants will close their doors from midnight on Thursday .
New Government guidelines say these venues can still provide takeaway and delivery services , but this time around , alcohol takeaways will be banned .
Industry experts said pubs , restaurants and bars had already been `` brought to their knees '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chairman , Nik Antona , told the Sun the second lockdown comes as a `` devastating blow '' .
`` Pubs across the country have already invested thousands to reopen COVID-safe environments despite facing seriously reduced incomes . ''
`` We also need a clear route map out of lockdown which is based on evidence , otherwise we will see many pubs and breweries close their doors forever.
” Last week , Campaign For Real Ale warned that many pubs and breweries would struggle to survive the next few months without government support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at 12.01am on Thursday 5 November , subject to Parliamentary approval .
It will end on Wednesday 2 December , when the government seek to ease the new restrictions on a local and regional basis , according to the latest data and trends at the time .
Boris Johnson wants to return to the current three-tier system , or something close to it , from December 2 onwards .
The new lockdown will apply to England only .
Wales , Scotland and Northern Ireland had already implemented tighter rules .
Last night , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scientific adviser , said : “ What is clear that in terms of deaths over the winter , there is the potential for this to be twice as bad in comparison to the first wave . ''
The announcement came yesterday as the number of confirmed coronavirus infections in the UK passed one million , with a further 326 deaths reported .
There were 21,915 infections confirmed in 24 hours , the Department of Health confirmed , bringing the total since the start of the pandemic to 1,011,660 .
Nearly 10,000 people are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while 978 are in ventilator beds .
The official Covid-19 death toll stands at 46,555 , but ONS data recording cases where the virus is mentioned on death certificates show there have now been 62,000 fatalities .
The list of closures that come with the new lockdown will be almost identical to the first time arond .
Non essential shops , leisure and entertainment venues will all be closed .
Pubs , bars and restaurants must also close , except for takeaway and delivery .
Alcohol takeaways are banned , though .
As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ collect services can continue and essential shops , including for food , will remain open .
Officials believe there is no need for stockpiling .
Garden centres also remain open .
Hairdressers and gyms will be closed .
Hotels , hostels and other accommodation should only open for those who have to travel for work purposes and for a limited number of other exemptions in law .
Places of worship will remain open for private prayer .

England's pubs, bars and restaurants will close their doors from midnight on Thursday. New Government guidelines say these venues can still provide takeaway services, but alcohol will be banned
Takeaway pints banned from next week despite takeout being allowed in new lockdown
Pubs and restaurants will once again close their doors to patrons under new lockdown rules - and this time, takeaway pints are off the menu.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the new measures in a live TV address on Saturday night.
Pubs, bars and restaurants will close their doors from midnight on Thursday. New Government guidelines say these venues can still provide takeaway and delivery services, but this time around, alcohol takeaways will be banned.
Industry experts said pubs, restaurants and bars had already been "brought to their knees" by Covid restrictions.
CAMBRA's National Chairman, Nik Antona, told the Sun the second lockdown comes as a "devastating blow".
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
"Pubs across the country have already invested thousands to reopen COVID-safe environments despite facing seriously reduced incomes."
"We also need a clear route map out of lockdown which is based on evidence, otherwise we will see many pubs and breweries close their doors forever.”
Last week, Campaign For Real Ale warned that many pubs and breweries would struggle to survive the next few months without government support and funding.
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
The lockdown will begin at 12.01am on Thursday 5 November, subject to Parliamentary approval.
It will end on Wednesday 2 December, when the government seek to ease the new restrictions on a local and regional basis, according to the latest data and trends at the time.
Boris Johnson wants to return to the current three-tier system, or something close to it, from December 2 onwards.
The new lockdown will apply to England only. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland had already implemented tighter rules.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Last night, Patrick Vallance, the government's chief scientific adviser, said: “What is clear that in terms of deaths over the winter, there is the potential for this to be twice as bad in comparison to the first wave."
The announcement came yesterday as the number of confirmed coronavirus infections in the UK passed one million, with a further 326 deaths reported.
There were 21,915 infections confirmed in 24 hours, the Department of Health confirmed, bringing the total since the start of the pandemic to 1,011,660.
Nearly 10,000 people are in hospital, latest data shows, while 978 are in ventilator beds.
The official Covid-19 death toll stands at 46,555, but ONS data recording cases where the virus is mentioned on death certificates show there have now been 62,000 fatalities.
Image: Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning) Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning)
The list of closures that come with the new lockdown will be almost identical to the first time arond.
Non essential shops, leisure and entertainment venues will all be closed.
Pubs, bars and restaurants must also close, except for takeaway and delivery. Alcohol takeaways are banned, though.
As per the previous lockdown, click and collect services can continue and essential shops, including for food, will remain open. Officials believe there is no need for stockpiling. Garden centres also remain open.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Hairdressers and gyms will be closed.
Hotels, hostels and other accommodation should only open for those who have to travel for work purposes and for a limited number of other exemptions in law.
Places of worship will remain open for private prayer.


thedailymirror--2020-11-01--Lockdown may not work without shutting England's schools, top scientist warns

A SAGE expert has warned that schools may have to shut if the new lockdown doesn ’ t have enough of an effect .
Sir Jeremy Farrar said that while he agrees with the lockdown which will come into force in England on Thursday , the high transmission of coronavirus in schools could make it difficult to keep them open .
He told the BBC ’ s Andrew Marr Show : “ The big difference to the first lockdown is that schools remain open .
“ Because we have delayed the onset of this lockdown , it does make keeping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transmission particularly in secondary schools is high .
“ Personally , I think this is definitely the lockdown to put in place now .
But if that transmission particularly in secondary schools continues to rise , then that may have to be revisited in the next four weeks in order to get R below 1 and the epidemic shrinking.
” But Michael Gove insisted that schools would not shut despite Sir Jeremy 's comments .
Asked if he could guarantee schools would not close “ under any circumstances ” , Michael Gove told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sir Jeremy also said children of secondary school age should wear masks because it would “ reduce the chance ” of the virus spreading .
“ When you wear a mask you ’ re essentially protecting other people if you are infected and asymptomatic at the time , ” he said .
“ I think masks can play a role in that within the environment that are schools.
” But Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said schools `` must stay open '' during the lockdown but the risk must be `` managed '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ harm to children of being out of school is too high , '' Sir Keir added .
During a public address to the nation last night , Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed that schools and universities will remain open during England 's four-week lockdown .
Mr Johnson said : `` We can not let this virus damage our children 's futures even more than it has already and I urge parents to keep taking their children to school and I 'm extremely grateful to teachers across the country for their dedication in enabling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the BBC , Mr Gove insisted he wanted to keep schools open as “ a balance has to be struck ” .
“ The key thing is , at certain points you , do have to say there are limits to the level of restriction we are going to impose , ” he told the BBC .
“ The balance we believe is right is continuing with education in the interests of children and their families.
” Before the lockdown was announced , General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The National Education Union ( NEU ) , which represents the majority of teachers and education professionals in the UK said it would be `` self-defeating '' for the Government to impose such measures while `` ignoring the role of schools as a major contributor to the spread of the virus '' .
Mr Courtney said not including schools and colleges would likely lead to the need for even longer lockdowns in future .
`` The latest figures from the ONS estimate that 1 % of primary pupils and 2 % of secondary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ levels have increased dramatically since wider opening in September , '' he said .
`` NEU analysis of ONS figures shows that virus levels are now nine times higher amongst primary pupils and an astonishing 50 times higher amongst secondary pupils .
`` The National Education Union called for a two-week circuit break over half-term to include schools , which the Wales Government and the Northern Ireland assembly have done - but the Government in Westminster has ignored this call .
`` More severe measures are now called for as a result , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again .
`` The Government should include all schools in proposals for an immediate national lockdown and as a minimum be preparing for school rotas at the end of that period , including by actually meeting its promise to deliver broadband and equipment to those children who do not have them .
`` It is also vital that the Government ensure proper financial support for all those affected by lockdown including crucial supply teachers and other staff . ''
This comes as new figures show the virus is 50 times higher among secondary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 85,000 teachers and support staff have backed their call to # CloseTheSchools , which began trending on Twitter shortly after the PM ’ s announcement .
Anne Longfield , the Children 's Commissioner for England , welcomed the news that schools will remain open .
She tweeted : `` Suggestions that schools will stay open during a forthcoming lockdown are very welcome .
`` We 've always said that schools should be the last to shut & first to open .
It would be a disaster for children 's well-being and education if @ @ @ @ @ @

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Michael Gove says he wouldn't close down schools to avoid extending the lockdown
Michael Gove says he wouldn't close down schools to avoid extending the lockdown
Sir Jeremy Farrar said that if the transmission of coronavirus continues to rise, schools could close if England's new lockdown doesn't prove effective, adding that secondary school students should wear face masks
A SAGE expert has warned that schools may have to shut if the new lockdown doesn’t have enough of an effect.
Sir Jeremy Farrar said that while he agrees with the lockdown which will come into force in England on Thursday, the high transmission of coronavirus in schools could make it difficult to keep them open.
He told the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show: “The big difference to the first lockdown is that schools remain open.
“Because we have delayed the onset of this lockdown, it does make keeping schools harder.
“We know that transmission particularly in secondary schools is high.
“Personally, I think this is definitely the lockdown to put in place now. But if that transmission particularly in secondary schools continues to rise, then that may have to be revisited in the next four weeks in order to get R below 1 and the epidemic shrinking.”
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
But Michael Gove insisted that schools would not shut despite Sir Jeremy's comments.
Asked if he could guarantee schools would not close “under any circumstances”, Michael Gove told Times Radio: “Yes”.
Sir Jeremy also said children of secondary school age should wear masks because it would “reduce the chance” of the virus spreading.
“When you wear a mask you’re essentially protecting other people if you are infected and asymptomatic at the time,” he said.
“I think masks can play a role in that within the environment that are schools.”
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
But Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said schools "must stay open" during the lockdown but the risk must be "managed" - including mass testing.
"The harm to children of being out of school is too high," Sir Keir added.
During a public address to the nation last night, Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed that schools and universities will remain open during England's four-week lockdown.
Mr Johnson said: "We cannot let this virus damage our children's futures even more than it has already and I urge parents to keep taking their children to school and I'm extremely grateful to teachers across the country for their dedication in enabling schools to remain open."
Image: PA) PA)
Speaking to the BBC, Mr Gove insisted he wanted to keep schools open as “a balance has to be struck”.
“The key thing is, at certain points you, do have to say there are limits to the level of restriction we are going to impose,” he told the BBC.
“The balance we believe is right is continuing with education in the interests of children and their families.”
Before the lockdown was announced, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, Kevin Courtney urged schools to close.
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The National Education Union (NEU), which represents the majority of teachers and education professionals in the UK said it would be "self-defeating" for the Government to impose such measures while "ignoring the role of schools as a major contributor to the spread of the virus".
Mr Courtney said not including schools and colleges would likely lead to the need for even longer lockdowns in future.
"The latest figures from the ONS estimate that 1% of primary pupils and 2% of secondary pupils have the virus and that these levels have increased dramatically since wider opening in September," he said.
"NEU analysis of ONS figures shows that virus levels are now nine times higher amongst primary pupils and an astonishing 50 times higher amongst secondary pupils.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
"The National Education Union called for a two-week circuit break over half-term to include schools, which the Wales Government and the Northern Ireland assembly have done - but the Government in Westminster has ignored this call.
"More severe measures are now called for as a result, the Government should not make this mistake again.
"The Government should include all schools in proposals for an immediate national lockdown and as a minimum be preparing for school rotas at the end of that period, including by actually meeting its promise to deliver broadband and equipment to those children who do not have them.
"It is also vital that the Government ensure proper financial support for all those affected by lockdown including crucial supply teachers and other staff."
This comes as new figures show the virus is 50 times higher among secondary school pupils.
The NEU today said 85,000 teachers and support staff have backed their call to #CloseTheSchools, which began trending on Twitter shortly after the PM’s announcement.
Anne Longfield, the Children's Commissioner for England, welcomed the news that schools will remain open.
She tweeted: "Suggestions that schools will stay open during a forthcoming lockdown are very welcome.
"We've always said that schools should be the last to shut & first to open. It would be a disaster for children's well-being and education if they were to close."