thedailymirror--2020-06-03--Everything we know about paedophile drifter now prime suspect in Maddie case

The new suspect in the Madeleine McCann disappearance case is a convicted sex offender who lived in a `` vile '' farmhouse .
This evening the Metropolitan Police said a 43-year-old German prisoner is now the prime suspect .
While officers have not named the man , he is described as white with short blond hair , possibly fair , and about 6ft tall with a slim build .
German state prosecutor Christian Hoppe confirmed the suspect is a paedophile who has been convicted of sexual abuse against children as well as other sex crimes .
He told the country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ currently serving a prison sentence for a sex crime and has two previous convictions for `` sexual contact with girls '' .
It also emerged this evening that the suspect had rented a ramshackle farm building from a British man two miles from the resort and had made money selling cars .
Former neighbours told Sky News he “ disappeared without a word ” from the Algarve farmhouse in 2006 .
One said : “ He arrived in the mid-90s and rented the place from the English owner .
He went back to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ German guy in to look after it , then came back and threw him out on the street .
“ He was always a bit angry , driving fast up and down the lane .
And then one day , around 2006 , he just disappeared without a word .
I think he left some rent unpaid .
`` About six months later I was asked to help clean up the place and it was disgusting , absolutely vile .
“ We found a bin bag and inside were wigs and exotic clothing.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ worked in several casual hospitality jobs in the neighbouring Lagos area .
It is believed he moved into a campervan months before Maddie 's disappearance .
He is described as having a `` transient lifestyle '' , living in his camper van for days at a time .
Back in 2013 Scotland Yard said that a blond man had been seen lurking by the apartment where Maddie was taken from .
This evening detectives said the e-fit of the man that was released at the time had 'not been ruled out ' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ resemble the 2013 one .
It has been suggested that he was also dealing drugs and burgled hotels and apartment complexes .
German police have speculated that he could have crept into the McCann 's apartment and kidnapped Maddie .
Police are unclear if the suspected motive was a burglary and he stumbled across Maddie , or if he went with the intention to abduct her .
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Cranwell , who leads Operation Grange , told the press briefing : `` He is a German national , he 's currently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matter .
He 's white , he 's about six foot in height .
`` He 's 43 now .
At the time he was 30 , but he could have looked aged somewhere between 25 and 32 .
`` There may be people in the past who have been quite fearful of coming forward to the police , and my message is to anybody that has information ... the message really is associated with the fact he is currently in prison . ''
A half-hour phone call was made to the suspect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before Maddie is believed to have gone missing .
He has been linked to an early 1980s camper van - with a white upper body and yellow skirting , registered in Portugal - which was pictured in the Algarve in 2007 .
Scotland Yard said he was driving the vehicle in the Praia da Luz area in the days before Maddie 's disappearance and is believed to have been living in it for days or weeks before and after May 3 .
He has also been linked to a 1993 Jaguar XJR6 with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ da Luz and surrounding areas in 2006 and 2007 .
The day after Maddie went missing , the suspect got the car re-registered in Germany under someone else 's name , although it is believed the vehicle was still in Portugal .
Both vehicles have been seized by German police .
Scotland Yard is launching a joint appeal with the Federal Criminal Police Office of Germany ( BKA ) and the Portuguese Policia Judiciaria ( PJ ) .

The 43-year-old German man who is now the prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann is a paedophile who has been convicted of sexual abuse against children as well as other sex crimes
Madeleine McCann: Everything we know about paedophile German drifter prime suspect
The new suspect in the Madeleine McCann disappearance case is a convicted sex offender who lived in a "vile" farmhouse.
This evening the Metropolitan Police said a 43-year-old German prisoner is now the prime suspect.
While officers have not named the man, he is described as white with short blond hair, possibly fair, and about 6ft tall with a slim build.
German state prosecutor Christian Hoppe confirmed the suspect is a paedophile who has been convicted of sexual abuse against children as well as other sex crimes.
He told the country's ZDF television channel that he is currently serving a prison sentence for a sex crime and has two previous convictions for "sexual contact with girls".
Image: PA) PA)
It also emerged this evening that the suspect had rented a ramshackle farm building from a British man two miles from the resort and had made money selling cars.
Former neighbours told Sky News he “disappeared without a word” from the Algarve farmhouse in 2006.
One said: “He arrived in the mid-90s and rented the place from the English owner. He went back to Germany at one stage and moved another German guy in to look after it, then came back and threw him out on the street.
“He was always a bit angry, driving fast up and down the lane. And then one day, around 2006, he just disappeared without a word. I think he left some rent unpaid.
Image: Daily Mirror) Daily Mirror)
"About six months later I was asked to help clean up the place and it was disgusting, absolutely vile.
“We found a bin bag and inside were wigs and exotic clothing.”
According to authorities, the suspect worked in several casual hospitality jobs in the neighbouring Lagos area.
It is believed he moved into a campervan months before Maddie's disappearance.
Image: PA) PA)
He is described as having a "transient lifestyle", living in his camper van for days at a time.
Back in 2013 Scotland Yard said that a blond man had been seen lurking by the apartment where Maddie was taken from.
This evening detectives said the e-fit of the man that was released at the time had 'not been ruled out'.
Image: PA) PA)
This suggests that the new suspect may resemble the 2013 one.
It has been suggested that he was also dealing drugs and burgled hotels and apartment complexes.
German police have speculated that he could have crept into the McCann's apartment and kidnapped Maddie.
Police are unclear if the suspected motive was a burglary and he stumbled across Maddie, or if he went with the intention to abduct her.
Image: PA) PA)
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Cranwell, who leads Operation Grange, told the press briefing: "He is a German national, he's currently in a German prison for an unrelated matter. He's white, he's about six foot in height.
"He's 43 now. At the time he was 30, but he could have looked aged somewhere between 25 and 32.
"There may be people in the past who have been quite fearful of coming forward to the police, and my message is to anybody that has information... the message really is associated with the fact he is currently in prison."
Image: PA) PA)
A half-hour phone call was made to the suspect's Portuguese mobile phone around an hour before Maddie is believed to have gone missing.
He has been linked to an early 1980s camper van - with a white upper body and yellow skirting, registered in Portugal - which was pictured in the Algarve in 2007.
Scotland Yard said he was driving the vehicle in the Praia da Luz area in the days before Maddie's disappearance and is believed to have been living in it for days or weeks before and after May 3.
Image: PA) PA)
He has also been linked to a 1993 Jaguar XJR6 with a German number plate seen in Praia da Luz and surrounding areas in 2006 and 2007.
The day after Maddie went missing, the suspect got the car re-registered in Germany under someone else's name, although it is believed the vehicle was still in Portugal.
Both vehicles have been seized by German police.
Scotland Yard is launching a joint appeal with the Federal Criminal Police Office of Germany (BKA) and the Portuguese Policia Judiciaria (PJ).


thedailymirror--2020-06-03--Strictly Come Dancing bosses to 'ban extra guests' amid dramatic changes

Strictly Come Dancing bosses are said to be planning an array of strict rules in order to keep guests safe in response to the coronavirus pandemic - if social distancing measures will still be in place .
Among the new guidelines , celebrity guests and judges may be longer allowed to invite friends and family behind the scenes for support .
The new changes are being discussed in a bid to keep the show alive in a post-pandemic entertainment world .
The latest restrictions came just days after bosses announced the ballroom 's layout will be completely revamped in order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
According to insiders , stars will also now have their hair and make-up done off site and staff numbers will be stripped to a minimum .
Speaking about the changes to the Strictly behind the scenes , an insider explained that the show 's usual level of excitement and glitter is going to change .
“ Strictly 's the biggest show on TV so it ’ s like a party every Saturday night when the show is on , '' the telly insider told The Sun .
`` Guests of judges , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Revel Horwood and Bruno Tonioli are usually invited to enjoy drinks before watching the show .
The celebs and some of the dancers will often have guests too .
The insider added : “ It means the studios are always jam packed .
But because of the on-going pandemic , it ’ s going to have to stop .
“ This year guests are being kept to an absolute minimum .
There will be no entourages or endless guests anymore .
Even the glam squads are getting the boot . ''
All the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are geared at providing the safest possible environment while allowing the show to go on .
“ Of course it ’ s not the best news for those super fans of the show but ultimately , the safety of everyone who works on Strictly , and those performing , is the priority , '' the television source concluded .
There has been plenty of talk surrounding the future of the his BBC show as a result of ongoing disruption across the entertainment world due to the pandemic .
So far , nothing appears @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been left in the dark over who might be competing in the next season .
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The future of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing has been up in the air for some time as bosses desperately come up with solutions to keeping guests and staff safe
Strictly Come Dancing bosses to 'ban extra guests' in latest changes to save show
Strictly Come Dancing bosses are said to be planning an array of strict rules in order to keep guests safe in response to the coronavirus pandemic - if social distancing measures will still be in place.
Among the new guidelines, celebrity guests and judges may be longer allowed to invite friends and family behind the scenes for support.
The new changes are being discussed in a bid to keep the show alive in a post-pandemic entertainment world.
The latest restrictions came just days after bosses announced the ballroom's layout will be completely revamped in order to give the audience a two-metre distance.
According to insiders, stars will also now have their hair and make-up done off site and staff numbers will be stripped to a minimum.
Speaking about the changes to the Strictly behind the scenes, an insider explained that the show's usual level of excitement and glitter is going to change.
Image: BBC/Kieron McCarron) BBC/Kieron McCarron)
“Strictly's the biggest show on TV so it’s like a party every Saturday night when the show is on," the telly insider told The Sun.
"Guests of judges, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood and Bruno Tonioli are usually invited to enjoy drinks before watching the show. The celebs and some of the dancers will often have guests too.
The insider added: “It means the studios are always jam packed. But because of the on-going pandemic, it’s going to have to stop.
Image: BBC/Kieron McCarron) BBC/Kieron McCarron) Image: BBC/Ray Burmiston) BBC/Ray Burmiston)
“This year guests are being kept to an absolute minimum. There will be no entourages or endless guests anymore. Even the glam squads are getting the boot."
All the changes taking place across the television industry are geared at providing the safest possible environment while allowing the show to go on.
“Of course it’s not the best news for those super fans of the show but ultimately, the safety of everyone who works on Strictly, and those performing, is the priority," the television source concluded.
Image: BBC/Kieron McCarron) BBC/Kieron McCarron)
There has been plenty of talk surrounding the future of the his BBC show as a result of ongoing disruption across the entertainment world due to the pandemic.
So far, nothing appears to have been confirmed and stars have been left in the dark over who might be competing in the next season.
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thedailymirror--2020-06-03--Emmerdale stars to be 'prodded with poles' if they fail to social distance

Emmerdale cast and crew will be `` prodded with poles '' if they fail to social distance properly , ITV bosses have said .
The ITV soap became the first in the UK to resume filming last month , with its special lockdown episodes set to begin airing next week .
And as the rest of the cast return to set , bosses have imposed strict rules amid the coronavirus pandemic - including that everyone must remain two meters apart .
ITV boss John Whiston , said : “ We have handed out poles to staff and they will prod @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too close.
” Emmerdale bosses have also been struggling to tackle a `` challenging '' storyline amid the guidelines - which they have said is `` too far down the line to change '' .
Executive Producer Jane Hudson opened up about needing to `` hold back '' on certain storylines after returning back to shooting .
Speaking to Mirror TV and other outlets at a virtual press conference earlier this week , she explained the changes they had been forced to make .
The crew will be using clever camera angles to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closer than two meters .
Intimate scenes will obviously also not include kissing or hugging but will be focused on `` gazes of intent '' and `` arriving back in scenes as shirts are tucked in '' .
But she also said : `` I think it 's fair to say that some stories we might hold back on slightly because we really did want to do a big serious affair or a big fight or something .
`` But we have got a storyline coming up which we shoot very , very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the line to change it , we 've committed to it .
`` It 's going to be a challenge how we make it work but we will do because that 's our job .
Our job is to come up with ways of telling stories .
`` So we 'll make it work but it 's our most challenging area , that 's for sure . ''
Jane also addressed the idea of using mannequins in place of extras in the background of scenes , as they had done for a soap @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think that 's quite insulting to supporting artists , really , to go , ' a mannequin can do your job , '' she responded .
`` I mean , we 're all happy to get around it [ ... but ] if you put a mannequin in the background , you 'd know it was a mannequin .
`` And knowing our luck , an arm would drop off during a take ! ''
*Emmerdale airs Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays at 7pm on ITV

Emmerdale became the first soap in the UK to resume filming last month - but there are strict rules in place amid the coronavirus pandemic
Emmerdale cast and crew to be 'prodded with poles' if they fail to social distance
Emmerdale cast and crew will be "prodded with poles" if they fail to social distance properly, ITV bosses have said.
The ITV soap became the first in the UK to resume filming last month, with its special lockdown episodes set to begin airing next week.
And as the rest of the cast return to set, bosses have imposed strict rules amid the coronavirus pandemic - including that everyone must remain two meters apart.
ITV boss John Whiston, said: “We have handed out poles to staff and they will prod the actors and cameramen if they get too close.”
Image: Shared Content Unit) Shared Content Unit)
Emmerdale bosses have also been struggling to tackle a "challenging" storyline amid the guidelines - which they have said is "too far down the line to change".
Executive Producer Jane Hudson opened up about needing to "hold back" on certain storylines after returning back to shooting.
Speaking to Mirror TV and other outlets at a virtual press conference earlier this week, she explained the changes they had been forced to make.
The crew will be using clever camera angles to make it seem as though characters are closer than two meters. Intimate scenes will obviously also not include kissing or hugging but will be focused on "gazes of intent" and "arriving back in scenes as shirts are tucked in".
But she also said: "I think it's fair to say that some stories we might hold back on slightly because we really did want to do a big serious affair or a big fight or something.
"But we have got a storyline coming up which we shoot very, very soon and we're too far down the line to change it, we've committed to it.
Image: ITV) ITV)
"It's going to be a challenge how we make it work but we will do because that's our job. Our job is to come up with ways of telling stories.
"So we'll make it work but it's our most challenging area, that's for sure."
Jane also addressed the idea of using mannequins in place of extras in the background of scenes, as they had done for a soap in New Zealand.
"I just think that's quite insulting to supporting artists, really, to go, 'a mannequin can do your job," she responded. "I mean, we're all happy to get around it [... but] if you put a mannequin in the background, you'd know it was a mannequin.
"And knowing our luck, an arm would drop off during a take!"
*Emmerdale airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7pm on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-06-03--Investigation into Carole Baskin's missing husband Don Lewis gets 'great leads'

The investigation into the disappearance of Carole Baskin 's husband has found some new leads to pursue .
The Tiger King star , 58 , lost her husband Don Lewis when he went missing in 1997 .
Now Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister has said that he believes the will is `` 100 % forged '' .
Speaking to 10 Tampa Bay , Chronister revealed that Baskin is not currently a suspect in the disappearance of her late multi-millionaire husband , who is now presumed dead .
The Florida Sheriff noted that the statute of limitations on the forgery has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now be taken .
He explained : `` They called in some experts to say the will was a forgery , but I had already told them that two months ago .
`` Because the girl who came forward and said 'hey , I was forced to witness and say that I witnessed these signatures ' .
`` The problem was that the statute of limitations had already expires . ''
The sheriff added : `` The will had already been executed but it certainly cast another shadow of suspicion by all means @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A judge deemed it valid so the civil side of it , the disbursement of the funds is one thing , but then you have the criminal side of it is unable to be prosecuted because of the statute of limitations . ''
However , does this mean that the authorities are now any closer to discovering what happened to Don Lewis ?
Chronister revealed : `` I can tell you that investigators have some great leads , they ’ re working through them .
`` I hope something pans out .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had some extra information that the investigators were n't aware of .
`` They talked to the office manager , she started to tell them things that they were n't aware of that they did n't have in the file .
`` So , I think they ’ re going through a lot of information right now and , fingers crossed , I hope they can solve this case . ''
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The Tiger King zoo reopens for first time after Netflix documentary airs
The Tiger King zoo reopens for first time after Netflix documentary airs
A Florida sheriff has claimed that the will of Don Lewis - the missing husband of Tiger King star Carole Baskin - was forged
The investigation into the disappearance of Carole Baskin's husband has found some new leads to pursue.
The Tiger King star, 58, lost her husband Don Lewis when he went missing in 1997.
Now Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister has said that he believes the will is "100% forged".
Speaking to 10 Tampa Bay, Chronister revealed that Baskin is not currently a suspect in the disappearance of her late multi-millionaire husband, who is now presumed dead.
The Florida Sheriff noted that the statute of limitations on the forgery has now passed, meaning no action can now be taken.
He explained: "They called in some experts to say the will was a forgery, but I had already told them that two months ago.
Image: Netflix) Netflix)
"Because the girl who came forward and said 'hey, I was forced to witness and say that I witnessed these signatures'.
"The problem was that the statute of limitations had already expires."
The sheriff added: "The will had already been executed but it certainly cast another shadow of suspicion by all means."
He then explained: "A judge deemed it valid so the civil side of it, the disbursement of the funds is one thing, but then you have the criminal side of it is unable to be prosecuted because of the statute of limitations."
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
However, does this mean that the authorities are now any closer to discovering what happened to Don Lewis?
Chronister revealed: "I can tell you that investigators have some great leads, they’re working through them.
"I hope something pans out. They talked to the kids; the kids had some extra information that the investigators weren't aware of.
Image: Netflix) Netflix)
"They talked to the office manager, she started to tell them things that they weren't aware of that they didn't have in the file.
"So, I think they’re going through a lot of information right now and, fingers crossed, I hope they can solve this case."
Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness is available now on Netflix.
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thedailymirror--2020-06-03--Nissan warns it could shut UK plant in case of no-deal Brexit

Car giant Nissan warns its Sunderland plant could shut without an EU trade deal .
The firm ’ s chief operating officer Ashwani Gupta said : “ If we are not getting the current tariffs the business will not be sustainable.
” Nissan had said the plant , which employs 7,000 , remains “ important ” to its plans after announcing its facility in Barcelona would close .
Boris Johnson has been adamant he will not seek to extend the Brexit transition , which ends on December 31 , despite fears an EU trade deal won ’ t be concluded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Labour MP Sharon Hodgson said : “ The Government must not risk the livelihoods of thousands who rely on the plant in my constituency by pursuing a reckless no-deal.
” Automative analyst David Leggett , of GlobalData , warned : “ Considerable uncertainties remain in terms of future capacity and employment .
Nissan wants to avoid new tariffs.
” Mr Johnson is taking “ personal charge ” of desperate efforts to prevent a new Brexit no-deal nightmare .
Ministers fear Britain is locked in a “ death grip ” with Brussels which threatens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
No-deal fears are growing amid a row over fishing rights and delays to talks caused by coronavirus .
And the PM has upped the stakes by letting it be known he is prepared to walk away if he does not get a breakthrough in virtual meetings with other leaders in the next few weeks .
The stand-off is seen by Tory MPs as a major reason why he fought so hard to keep his lockdown-busting Brexit guru Dominic Cummings .
The Government has until the end of June to say whether or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 31 deadline .

Car manufacturer Nissan has warned its Sunderland plant, which employs 7,000 people, could shut if the UK drops out of the EU without a deal and trade tariffs increase
Nissan warns it could shut UK plant in case of no-deal Brexit
Car giant Nissan warns its Sunderland plant could shut without an EU trade deal.
The firm’s chief operating officer Ashwani Gupta said: “If we are not getting the current tariffs the business will not be sustainable.”
Nissan had said the plant, which employs 7,000, remains “important” to its plans after announcing its facility in Barcelona would close.
Boris Johnson has been adamant he will not seek to extend the Brexit transition, which ends on December 31, despite fears an EU trade deal won’t be concluded by then.
Washington and Sunderland West Labour MP Sharon Hodgson said: “The Government must not risk the livelihoods of thousands who rely on the plant in my constituency by pursuing a reckless no-deal.”
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Automative analyst David Leggett, of GlobalData, warned: “Considerable uncertainties remain in terms of future capacity and employment. Nissan wants to avoid new tariffs.”
Mr Johnson is taking “personal charge” of desperate efforts to prevent a new Brexit no-deal nightmare.
Ministers fear Britain is locked in a “death grip” with Brussels which threatens the end-of-year deadline for an exit agreement.
No-deal fears are growing amid a row over fishing rights and delays to talks caused by coronavirus.
And the PM has upped the stakes by letting it be known he is prepared to walk away if he does not get a breakthrough in virtual meetings with other leaders in the next few weeks.
The stand-off is seen by Tory MPs as a major reason why he fought so hard to keep his lockdown-busting Brexit guru Dominic Cummings.
The Government has until the end of June to say whether or not it wants to extend the December 31 deadline.


thedailymirror--2020-06-03--Gino D’Acampo to present Family Fortunes as show returns after 18 years

Family Fortunes is set to make a comeback to television after an 18-year hiatus and Gino D'Acampo is going to be the new presenter .
The much loved Italian television chef , 43 , is taking the lead in the revamped television show and will welcome members of the public to be contestants later this year .
In the classic show , two families competed against each other to provide answers to a series of questions that had been asked to a larger group .
It has been almost two decades since the original show , that featured the general @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on TV .
Throughout the years , Family Fortunes has seen a host of presenters such as Bob Monkhouse and Les Dennis .
The much-loved game show had been a popular family favourite and was aired for over 20 series .
Since then , there has been a celebrity 'All Star ' revival of the show which was presented by Vernon Kay .
An ITV insider explained to The Sun that telly bosses had been eager to bring the show back on air .
“ Family Fortunes is one of TV ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at when it might be right to bring it back , '' the source said .
“ After a successful pilot earlier this year , they ’ re putting it back on primetime where it belongs . ''
Gino , who rose to fame thanks to his culinary skills and energetic personality , is reportedly close to finalising the new TV job .
The source added : `` Gino is all but signed and they think he will bring his own unique brand of enthusiasm and charisma to the show.
” Fans of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Family Fortunes to return for years , with many asking Les Dennis to come back too .
After learning of the news that the game show is finally having a revival , one fan said : `` I like family fortunes but Gino as host ?
Keep it . ''
Gino was meant to be heading to Asia later this year as part of a culinary road trip with Gordon Ramsay and Fred Sirieix .
Although their plans were halted because of the pandemic , it looks like the telly chef has some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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Gino D'Acampo has fans in hysterics as he shows off his bulge in pink leotard
Gino D'Acampo has fans in hysterics as he shows off his bulge in pink leotard
Family Fortunes is returning after nearly two decades with a revamped version of the iconic game show
Family Fortunes is set to make a comeback to television after an 18-year hiatus and Gino D'Acampo is going to be the new presenter.
The much loved Italian television chef, 43, is taking the lead in the revamped television show and will welcome members of the public to be contestants later this year.
In the classic show, two families competed against each other to provide answers to a series of questions that had been asked to a larger group.
It has been almost two decades since the original show, that featured the general public instead of celebrities, has been on TV.
Throughout the years, Family Fortunes has seen a host of presenters such as Bob Monkhouse and Les Dennis.
The much-loved game show had been a popular family favourite and was aired for over 20 series.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Since then, there has been a celebrity 'All Star' revival of the show which was presented by Vernon Kay.
An ITV insider explained to The Sun that telly bosses had been eager to bring the show back on air.
“Family Fortunes is one of TV’s most-loved formats and ITV have been looking at when it might be right to bring it back," the source said.
Image: ITV) ITV)
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“After a successful pilot earlier this year, they’re putting it back on primetime where it belongs."
Gino, who rose to fame thanks to his culinary skills and energetic personality, is reportedly close to finalising the new TV job.
The source added: "Gino is all but signed and they think he will bring his own unique brand of enthusiasm and charisma to the show.”
Fans of the original show have been calling for Family Fortunes to return for years, with many asking Les Dennis to come back too.
After learning of the news that the game show is finally having a revival, one fan said: "I like family fortunes but Gino as host? Keep it."
Gino was meant to be heading to Asia later this year as part of a culinary road trip with Gordon Ramsay and Fred Sirieix.
Although their plans were halted because of the pandemic, it looks like the telly chef has some new television endeavours to look forward to.
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thedailymirror--2020-06-03--Prince Charles says 'restoring balance with nature' could prevent pandemics

Prince Charles has said we must “ restore balance with the natural world ” or face the risk of more deadly global pandemics , such as the Covid-19 outbreak .
The Prince of Wales , who recovered after suffering from a bout of the disease , declared “ each and every one of us has a vital role to play ” as he launched the 'Great Reset ' project , at an online gathering of the World Economic Forum .
Lifelong environmentalist Charles , 71 , told how countries need to come together to “ capture the imagination and will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the planet in the wake of the coronavirus crisis .
Delivering his keynote speech , he pointed to five main themes we must address if we are to “ shape the type of world we want for ourselves and for future generations .
He said : “ Everything I have tried to do , and urge , over the past fifty years has been done with our children and grandchildren in mind .
“ So , I can only encourage us all to think big and act now .
Follow all coronavirus updates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ addition to COVID-19 , over the last few decades we have seen bird flu , swine flu , Ebola , MERS , SARS which are all zoonotic diseases originating in animals .
“ More than half of all pathogens affecting humans come from animals .
“ Changing the relationship between wild , domestic and human animals makes pandemics more likely which is why we need to restore balance with the natural world through decisive action on climate change and restoring biodiversity.
” Charles ’ s themes centred on firstly capturing the imagination and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to come together for a common purpose .
The heir said that despite the global push to get back to normal as we emerge from the pandemic , a “ new trajectory of sustainable employment , of livelihoods and economic growth ” were needed to inspire future generations .
Thirdly , he said countries , industries and businesses should come together to “ create efficiencies and economies of scale that will allow us to leapfrog our collective progress and accelerate our transition ” .
The Prince added : “ This reset moment is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ efforts to create truly global momentum .
“ Charles , who has long advocated for climate change and the health of the planet to be placed at the heart of economies , speaking via video call from his Scottish home Birkhall said we must fourthly “ reinvigorate science , technology and innovation ” and finally rebalance investment including investment “ in green energy , ecotourism and green public infrastructure ” .
Royal sources told how the Prince has been working with Professor Klaus Schwab , WEF founder and executive chairman , since the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ determine how Sustainable Markets can serve as a catalyst to ‘ build back better ’ and to create a more environmentally sustainable future '' .
Professor Klaus Schwab , founder and executive chairman of the WEF , told the conference , which included business leaders from BP , Microsoft and Mastercard as well as the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres , said : “ The Covid-19 crisis has shown us that our old systems are not fit any more for the 21st century .
`` It has laid bare the fundamental lack of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and equality.
” Now , he said , was the time to shape the system “ for the need of the post-corona era ” .
Warning of the “ rapidly shrinking window ” Charles added : “ We have a golden opportunity to seize something good from this crisis : its unprecedented shockwaves may well make people more receptive to big visions of change ; global crises like pandemics and climate change know no borders and highlight just how interdependent we are as one people sharing one planet .
“ It is an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may never have again .
“ We must use all the levers we have at our disposal , knowing that each and every one of us has a vital role to play .

The Prince of Wales, who recovered after suffering from a bout of the disease, declared “each and every one of us has a vital role to play” as he launched the 'Great Reset' project, at an online gathering of the World Economic Forum
Prince Charles has said we must “restore balance with the natural world” or face the risk of more deadly global pandemics, such as the Covid-19 outbreak.
The Prince of Wales, who recovered after suffering from a bout of the disease, declared “each and every one of us has a vital role to play” as he launched the 'Great Reset' project, at an online gathering of the World Economic Forum.
Lifelong environmentalist Charles, 71, told how countries need to come together to “capture the imagination and will of humanity” in order to rebuild the planet in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.
Delivering his keynote speech, he pointed to five main themes we must address if we are to “shape the type of world we want for ourselves and for future generations.
He said: “Everything I have tried to do, and urge, over the past fifty years has been done with our children and grandchildren in mind.
“So, I can only encourage us all to think big and act now.
“These are unprecedented times.
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“In addition to COVID-19, over the last few decades we have seen bird flu, swine flu, Ebola, MERS, SARS which are all zoonotic diseases originating in animals.
“More than half of all pathogens affecting humans come from animals.
“Changing the relationship between wild, domestic and human animals makes pandemics more likely which is why we need to restore balance with the natural world through decisive action on climate change and restoring biodiversity.”
Charles’s themes centred on firstly capturing the imagination and will of the people in different nations to come together for a common purpose.
The heir said that despite the global push to get back to normal as we emerge from the pandemic, a “new trajectory of sustainable employment, of livelihoods and economic growth” were needed to inspire future generations.
Thirdly, he said countries, industries and businesses should come together to “create efficiencies and economies of scale that will allow us to leapfrog our collective progress and accelerate our transition”.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The Prince added: “This reset moment is our opportunity to accelerate and align our efforts to create truly global momentum. “
Charles, who has long advocated for climate change and the health of the planet to be placed at the heart of economies, speaking via video call from his Scottish home Birkhall said we must fourthly “reinvigorate science, technology and innovation” and finally rebalance investment including investment “in green energy, ecotourism and green public infrastructure”.
Royal sources told how the Prince has been working with Professor Klaus Schwab, WEF founder and executive chairman, since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic "to determine how Sustainable Markets can serve as a catalyst to ‘build back better’ and to create a more environmentally sustainable future".
Professor Klaus Schwab, founder and executive chairman of the WEF, told the conference, which included business leaders from BP, Microsoft and Mastercard as well as the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, said: “The Covid-19 crisis has shown us that our old systems are not fit any more for the 21st century.
"It has laid bare the fundamental lack of social cohesion, fairness, inclusion, and equality.”
Now, he said, was the time to shape the system “for the need of the post-corona era”.
Warning of the “rapidly shrinking window” Charles added: “We have a golden opportunity to seize something good from this crisis: its unprecedented shockwaves may well make people more receptive to big visions of change; global crises like pandemics and climate change know no borders and highlight just how interdependent we are as one people sharing one planet.
“It is an opportunity we have never had before and may never have again.
“We must use all the levers we have at our disposal, knowing that each and every one of us has a vital role to play.


thedailymirror--2020-06-03--Man arrested for 'selling over 500 fake coronavirus testing kits on Dark Web'

A man has been arrested on suspicion of selling fake coronavirus testing kits on the dark web .
The man , 38 , from Birmingham , was arrested at his home in the city 's Jewellery Quarter and was taken into custody on Tuesday for alleged offences under the Fraud Act 2006 , the National Crime Agency ( NCA ) said .
It is alleged the man sold the kits to customers in the UK and United States .
The NCA said officers seized small quantities of what is believed to be cocaine and heroin from the address , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A 36-year-old suspect is also being sought in connection with selling fake Covid-19 testing kits .
A second property was searched in the Edgbaston area of Birmingham , where suspected fake testing kits were found , but the suspect was not present at the address .
Matt Horne , deputy director of investigations at the NCA , said : `` Anyone thinking of trying to profit from the public 's fears about the pandemic should take note of this arrest .
`` Bringing offenders to justice and ceasing their activities is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The NCA will target criminals who pose a risk to our collective effort to tackle the pandemic .
`` We are investigating a number of reports on the sale of counterfeit products relating to Covid-19 , and will continue to work with partners to protect the public . ''
Ben Russell , deputy director of the National Economic Crime Centre , said : `` We know that criminals are trying to turn the pandemic to their advantage , but there are things you can do to help stay safe .
`` Be even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and always follow the Take Five To Stop Fraud advice : stop , challenge and protect .
If you believe you are a victim , please report it to your bank and Action Fraud immediately . ''
James Mancuso , from Homeland Security Investigations ( HSI ) , said : `` Despite widespread illness and deaths caused by Covid-19 , individuals and organisations operating around the globe are actively seeking to exploit and profit from the pandemic .
`` These illicit activities compromise legitimate trade and financial systems , threaten the integrity of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and security of the public .
`` HSI is conducting Operation Stolen Promise to protect the public from the increasing and evolving threat posed by Covid-19-related fraud and criminal activity . ''
Meanwhile the head of enforcement at the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency , Andy Morling , said : `` We work closely with the NCA and other law enforcement agencies to protect public health and prevent unlicensed medicines and non-compliant medical devices getting into circulation .
`` No Covid-19 antibody self-testing kits have received CE mark status and there are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK for home use .
`` It is also illegal to supply these self-test kits for use by members of the public in the UK .
`` Products that have not been tested to ensure they meet standards of safety , performance and quality can not be guaranteed and this poses a risk to individuals ' health .
`` Always make sure you are buying your medicines from a registered pharmacy or website and your medical devices from reputable retailers . ''

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Josh Payne, Matthew Dresch)

The suspect, from Birmingham, was arrested on suspicion of selling fake Covid-19 testing kits and was taken into custody for alleged offences under the Fraud Act 2006, the National Crime Agency said
A man has been arrested on suspicion of selling fake coronavirus testing kits on the dark web.
The man, 38, from Birmingham, was arrested at his home in the city's Jewellery Quarter and was taken into custody on Tuesday for alleged offences under the Fraud Act 2006, the National Crime Agency (NCA) said.
It is alleged the man sold the kits to customers in the UK and United States.
The NCA said officers seized small quantities of what is believed to be cocaine and heroin from the address, and business records which are now being examined.
A 36-year-old suspect is also being sought in connection with selling fake Covid-19 testing kits.
Image: PHILIP COBURN) PHILIP COBURN)
A second property was searched in the Edgbaston area of Birmingham, where suspected fake testing kits were found, but the suspect was not present at the address.
Matt Horne, deputy director of investigations at the NCA, said: "Anyone thinking of trying to profit from the public's fears about the pandemic should take note of this arrest.
"Bringing offenders to justice and ceasing their activities is a key priority across law enforcement.
"The NCA will target criminals who pose a risk to our collective effort to tackle the pandemic.
"We are investigating a number of reports on the sale of counterfeit products relating to Covid-19, and will continue to work with partners to protect the public."
Ben Russell, deputy director of the National Economic Crime Centre, said: "We know that criminals are trying to turn the pandemic to their advantage, but there are things you can do to help stay safe.
"Be even more cautious than usual when shopping online and always follow the Take Five To Stop Fraud advice: stop, challenge and protect. If you believe you are a victim, please report it to your bank and Action Fraud immediately."
James Mancuso, from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), said: "Despite widespread illness and deaths caused by Covid-19, individuals and organisations operating around the globe are actively seeking to exploit and profit from the pandemic.
"These illicit activities compromise legitimate trade and financial systems, threaten the integrity of international borders, and endanger the safety and security of the public.
"HSI is conducting Operation Stolen Promise to protect the public from the increasing and evolving threat posed by Covid-19-related fraud and criminal activity."
Meanwhile the head of enforcement at the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency, Andy Morling, said: "We work closely with the NCA and other law enforcement agencies to protect public health and prevent unlicensed medicines and non-compliant medical devices getting into circulation.
"No Covid-19 antibody self-testing kits have received CE mark status and there are no such testing kits available in the UK for home use.
"It is also illegal to supply these self-test kits for use by members of the public in the UK.
"Products that have not been tested to ensure they meet standards of safety, performance and quality cannot be guaranteed and this poses a risk to individuals' health.
"Always make sure you are buying your medicines from a registered pharmacy or website and your medical devices from reputable retailers."


thedailymirror--2020-06-03--Bradley Walsh's unseen The Chase blunders leave fans in hysterics

Fans of Bradley Walsh were in hysterics tonight as they were able to watch some of his unseen blunders while presenting The Chase .
This evening , ITV celebrated British icon Bradley with a selection of clips for his 60th birthday .
The programme charted his career through the decades , from his appearance on Blankety Blank and Coronation Street to his more recent role on Doctor Who .
Scenes of Bradley on The Chase were also shown - which inevitably included that legendary Fanny Chmelar clip .
But viewers were also delighted to watch unseen blunders from the show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a planet .
While another commented : `` I just love # BradleyWalsh .
He is hilarious ! ''
A third wrote with a laughing emoji : `` The Governess is the second female planet # BradleyWalsh . ''
`` @ BradleyWalsh is great .
Proper old school entertainer .
Do n't offend anyone and a joy to watch .
Unlike the bunch of them that are around today where every other words a swear word or show parts of there body just to get a few laughs .
# BradleyWalsh , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Happy 60th Birthday Bradders , you are so lovely , so genuine and make me laugh so much , thank you for being you xx # BradleyWalsh . ''
*Bradley Walsh : Happy 60th Birthday is available on ITV player

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ITV celebrated British icon Bradley with a selection of clips for his 60th birthday - and The Chase fans were delighted over a number of unseen clips
Bradley Walsh's unseen The Chase blunders leave fans in hysterics during 60th celebration
Fans of Bradley Walsh were in hysterics tonight as they were able to watch some of his unseen blunders while presenting The Chase.
This evening, ITV celebrated British icon Bradley with a selection of clips for his 60th birthday.
The programme charted his career through the decades, from his appearance on Blankety Blank and Coronation Street to his more recent role on Doctor Who.
Scenes of Bradley on The Chase were also shown - which inevitably included that legendary Fanny Chmelar clip.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
But viewers were also delighted to watch unseen blunders from the show, which included accidentally comparing Anne Hegerty to a planet.
One tweeted: "Gotta love #BradleyWalsh."
Image: ITV) ITV)
While another commented: "I just love #BradleyWalsh. He is hilarious!"
A third wrote with a laughing emoji: "The Governess is the second female planet #BradleyWalsh."
"@BradleyWalsh is great. Proper old school entertainer. Don't offend anyone and a joy to watch. Unlike the bunch of them that are around today where every other words a swear word or show parts of there body just to get a few laughs. #BradleyWalsh," another wrote.
One commented: "Happy 60th Birthday Bradders, you are so lovely, so genuine and make me laugh so much, thank you for being you xx #BradleyWalsh."
Another tweeted: "I just adore #BradleyWalsh."
*Bradley Walsh: Happy 60th Birthday is available on ITV player


thedailymirror--2020-06-03--Neighbour's shock as girls screamed after dad allegedly killed wife and daughter

Two little girls fled crying 'he 's cut mummy , ' according to a neighbour who took them in following a double killing in Salisbury .
Marcin Zdun , 39 , appeared via video link before Basingstoke Magistrates ' Court accused of the murder of wife Aneta Zdun , 40 , and daughter Nikoletta Zdun , 18 .
Wiltshire Police officers arrested Zdun after the attack at the family 's home on Wessex Road on Monday afternoon .
Officers discovered the body of Nikoleta , and her mum was found seriously injured .
Despite paramedics ' efforts , Aneta died @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrived .
Witnesses said they heard the two young girls screaming in terror before they fled to safety with a neighbour .
Aneta is said to have screamed `` where are my children ?
! ''
in her dying moments .
Neighbours Nick and Jan Maher took the little girls into their home to keep them safe .
They ordered pizza for the shocked children and put them in front of cartoons on Nickelodeon .
Mrs Maher , 62 , told The Sun : “ They were screaming so I said , ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The man who brought them out said , ‘ He ’ s cut her throat ’ .
`` As I was walking them back , they were saying , ‘ He ’ s cut mummy , he ’ s cut mummy , he ’ s cut mummy ’ .
” Mr Maher , 59 , said : `` There was some noise and I thought it was kids playing ... but it got louder , dramatically louder .
`` One of our neighbours was over the road with another guy and they pulled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ young daughters . ''
Zdun appeared via video link for a brief hearing at Basingstoke Magistrates ' Court today .
The charges allege that he murdered his wife and daughter on June 1 .
Zdun , who was assisted by a Polish interpreter , did not enter any pleas to the charges .
No application for bail was made .
District Judge Tim Pattinson told the defendant the charges will be sent to Winchester Crown Court on June 5 as he remanded him in custody .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Talia Shadwell, Press Association)

Marcin Zdun, 39, has appeared in court charged with murder over the deaths of wife Aneta Zdun, 40, and daughter Nikoletta Zdun, 18, in Salisbury, Wiltshire
Neighbour shares shock as girls screamed after dad allegedly killed wife and daughter
Two little girls fled crying 'he's cut mummy,' according to a neighbour who took them in following a double killing in Salisbury.
Marcin Zdun, 39, appeared via video link before Basingstoke Magistrates' Court accused of the murder of wife Aneta Zdun, 40, and daughter Nikoletta Zdun, 18.
Wiltshire Police officers arrested Zdun after the attack at the family's home on Wessex Road on Monday afternoon.
Officers discovered the body of Nikoleta, and her mum was found seriously injured.
Image: Nikoleta Zdun/Facebook) Nikoleta Zdun/Facebook)
Despite paramedics' efforts, Aneta died at the scene shortly after emergency services arrived.
Witnesses said they heard the two young girls screaming in terror before they fled to safety with a neighbour.
Aneta is said to have screamed "where are my children?!" in her dying moments.
Neighbours Nick and Jan Maher took the little girls into their home to keep them safe.
They ordered pizza for the shocked children and put them in front of cartoons on Nickelodeon.
Mrs Maher, 62, told The Sun: “They were screaming so I said, ‘You come with me’.
"The man who brought them out said, ‘He’s cut her throat’.
Image: Aneta Zdun/Facebook) Aneta Zdun/Facebook)
"As I was walking them back, they were saying, ‘He’s cut mummy, he’s cut mummy, he’s cut mummy’.”
Mr Maher, 59, said: "There was some noise and I thought it was kids playing... but it got louder, dramatically louder.
"One of our neighbours was over the road with another guy and they pulled two kids out, which were the young daughters."
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
Zdun appeared via video link for a brief hearing at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court today.
The charges allege that he murdered his wife and daughter on June 1.
Zdun, who was assisted by a Polish interpreter, did not enter any pleas to the charges.
No application for bail was made.
District Judge Tim Pattinson told the defendant the charges will be sent to Winchester Crown Court on June 5 as he remanded him in custody.


thedailymirror--2020-06-03--What happened to Madeleine McCann on the night she went missing?

The agony of their hunt for daughter Madeleine has tormented Kate and Gerry McCann for 13 long years .
And as police appear to be on the brink of finally solving the riddle of her disappearance , people around the world touched by their plight are praying for them .
Madeleine was three when she vanished from her bed in a holiday apartment in Praia da Luz , Portugal , on May 3 , 2007 .
Kate and Gerry , both doctors from Leicestershire , had been enjoying a meal with seven friends at a Tapas restaurant about 200ft away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her two-year-old twin siblings Sean and Amelie were asleep could just be seen over the top of a colourful bougainvillea bush .
The parents took it in turns to check on the youngsters , every 30 minutes .
At 10pm , Kate discovered Madeleine was missing .
A frantic search of the quiet resort was launched and witnesses told of Kate ’ s anguished screams and seeing Gerry sobbing on a friend ’ s shoulder .
Fellow tourists asked in bars and scoured the surrounding roads and scrubland .
One of the McCanns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told police she saw a man carrying a young girl down the road when she checked on her own children at 9.15pm .
A police sketch based on her account was circulated but it was later claimed the man pictured carrying the girl was an innocent British dad taking his daughter home from the creche .
He even agreed to be pictured in the clothes he wore to prove he was the man in the sketch .
Madeleine soon became the most reported missing person case in history and early images beamed around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the iris of her right eye .
Twelve days after the disappearance , British-Portuguese property consultant Robert Murat became the police ’ s first “ arguido ” a person of interest who is treated as more than a witness but is not charged .
Innocent Murat , 34 , who lived about 150 yards from the apartment , resembled the Ms Tanner ’ s photofit .
But he ceased to be an arguido and was treated as a witness instead .
The devastated McCanns themselves were the next target of the Portuguese @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as arguidos .
Two days later , they flew back to Britain , saying they had to go home for the sake of their twins .
Lead investigator Gonçalo Amaral was removed from the case in disgrace after criticising British police and the McCanns in an interview about his book , The Truth of the Lie .
He made shocking allegations that Madeleine died in the holiday apartment and the McCanns had covered up her death .
And he shamelessly plugged his books in shopping centres , signing them like a celebrity .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ him : “ It was very painful to read and I also felt anxious and fearful because of the damage I felt it was doing here in Portugal .
“ We were working so hard , trying to do everything in our power .
It was hard enough without all our efforts being crushed in this way .
It intensified the pain and fear that there was no point and we might as well give up.
” Two sniffer dogs trained to detect the “ scent of death ” from corpses and blood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They were also said to have found a scent in a car Kate and Gerry rented three weeks after Maddie vanished .
But samples analysed by the UK ’ s Forensic Science Service were “ inconclusive ” .
Kate and Gerry said later they feared Maddie ’ s kidnapper may strike again and they believed he or she would have been laughing at claims they hid her body .
In November 2007 , a local pizza shop owner told British media he saw a “ vicious-looking ” man and woman dragging a little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He said Portuguese police ignored his report .
Another Ocean Club worker later claimed to have seen a man lurking under the stairwell outside the McCanns ’ apartment .
Then in July 2008 , the Portuguese police shelved the probe and released the McCanns as arguidos .
But Kate and Gerry refused to give up and set up a fund to raise cash to keep hunting .
Hopes continued to be raised , only to be dashed .
In 2011 , the McCanns met Theresa May , then Home Secretary , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get the British police involved .
Officers flew to Portugal to look and began following the first of 560 lines of inquiry .
In 2012 , detectives said Madeleine could still be alive and released a computer image of how she may look aged nine .
And in 2014 , searches of 60,000 square metres of scrubland were made .
British police have spent almost £12million on the hunt and taken 1,338 statements , collected 1,027 exhibits and probed 60 persons of interest , plus 650 sex offenders .
In March this year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to follow their final lines of inquiry , which the Home Office was expected to approve .
On the eve of the 10th anniversary of the disappearance , in 2017 , the McCanns said they would do “ whatever it takes for as long as it takes ” to find her .
Kate said : “ My hope for Madeleine being out there is no less than it was 10 years ago.
” And Gerry added : “ We are still looking forward .
We still hope.
” Last month , they had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s disappearance in lockdown , while they would normally hold prayers at their local war memorial .
But they urged their supporters not to forget missing Madeleine .
Interest in the new suspect was sparked by a call to Scotland Yard three years ago .
Now , the family must hope that this is the key to finally solving the mystery of what happened .

Kate and Gerry McCann, from Leicestershire, have been searching for their daughter Madeleine for 13 long years, following her disappearance in Praia da Luz, in Portugal, in 2007
What happened to Madeleine McCann on the night she went missing?
The agony of their hunt for daughter Madeleine has tormented Kate and Gerry McCann for 13 long years.
And as police appear to be on the brink of finally solving the riddle of her disappearance, people around the world touched by their plight are praying for them.
Madeleine was three when she vanished from her bed in a holiday apartment in Praia da Luz, Portugal, on May 3, 2007.
Kate and Gerry, both doctors from Leicestershire, had been enjoying a meal with seven friends at a Tapas restaurant about 200ft away.
The ground-floor flat where Madeleine and her two-year-old twin siblings Sean and Amelie were asleep could just be seen over the top of a colourful bougainvillea bush.
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
The parents took it in turns to check on the youngsters, every 30 minutes.
At 10pm, Kate discovered Madeleine was missing. A frantic search of the quiet resort
was launched and witnesses told of Kate’s anguished screams and seeing Gerry sobbing on a friend’s shoulder.
Fellow tourists asked in bars and scoured the surrounding roads and scrubland.
One of the McCanns’ friends, Jane Tanner, later told police she saw a man carrying a young girl down the road when she checked on her own children at 9.15pm.
A police sketch based on her account was circulated but it was later claimed the man pictured carrying the girl was an innocent British dad taking his daughter home from the creche. He even agreed to be pictured in the clothes he wore to prove he was the man in the sketch.
Image: PA) PA)
Madeleine soon became the most reported missing person case in history and early images beamed around the globe focused on the distinctive mark in the iris of her right eye.
Twelve days after the disappearance, British-Portuguese property consultant Robert Murat became the police’s first “arguido” a person of interest who is treated as more than a witness but is not charged. Innocent Murat, 34, who lived about 150 yards from the apartment, resembled the Ms Tanner’s photofit.
But he ceased to be an arguido and was treated as a witness instead.
The devastated McCanns themselves were the next target of the Portuguese police and were shocked to be named as arguidos. Two days later, they flew back to Britain, saying they had to go home for the sake of their twins.
Lead investigator Gonçalo Amaral was removed from the case in disgrace after criticising British police and the McCanns in an interview about his book, The Truth of the Lie.
He made shocking allegations that Madeleine died in the holiday apartment and the McCanns had covered up her death. And he shamelessly plugged his books in shopping centres, signing them like a celebrity.
Kate said during their libel battles with him: “It was very painful to read and I also felt anxious and fearful because of the damage I felt it was doing here in Portugal.
“We were working so hard, trying to do everything in our power. It was hard enough without all our efforts being crushed in this way. It intensified the pain and fear that there was no point and we might as well give up.”
Two sniffer dogs trained to detect the “scent of death” from corpses and blood made alert signals in the apartment. They were also said to have found a scent in a car Kate and Gerry rented three weeks after Maddie vanished. But samples analysed by the UK’s Forensic Science Service were “inconclusive”.
Kate and Gerry said later they feared Maddie’s kidnapper may strike again and they believed he or she would have been laughing at claims they hid her body.
Image: PA) PA)
In November 2007, a local pizza shop owner told British media he saw a “vicious-looking” man and woman dragging a little blonde girl towards the marina at 6am. He said Portuguese police ignored his report.
Another Ocean Club worker later claimed to have seen a man lurking under the stairwell outside the McCanns’ apartment.
Then in July 2008, the Portuguese police shelved the probe and released the McCanns as arguidos. But Kate and Gerry refused to give up and set up a fund to raise cash to keep hunting.
Hopes continued to be raised, only to be dashed. In 2011, the McCanns met Theresa May, then Home Secretary, and PM David Cameron to beg them to get the British police involved.
Image: Jonathan Buckmaster) Jonathan Buckmaster)
Officers flew to Portugal to look and began following the first of 560 lines of inquiry. In 2012, detectives said Madeleine could still be alive and released a computer image of how she may look aged nine.
And in 2014, searches of 60,000 square metres of scrubland were made. British police have spent almost £12million on the hunt and taken 1,338 statements, collected 1,027 exhibits and probed 60 persons of interest, plus 650 sex offenders. In March this year, the Met requested a cash boost to follow their final lines of inquiry, which the Home Office was expected to approve.
On the eve of the 10th anniversary of the disappearance, in 2017, the McCanns said they would do “whatever it takes for as long as it takes” to find her. Kate said: “My hope for Madeleine being out there is no less than it was 10 years ago.” And Gerry added: “We are still looking forward. We still hope.”
Last month, they had to mark the 13th anniversary of Madeleine’s disappearance in lockdown, while they would normally hold prayers at their local war memorial. But they urged their supporters not to forget missing Madeleine.
Interest in the new suspect was sparked by a call to Scotland Yard three years ago. Now, the family must hope that this is the key to finally solving the mystery of what happened.


thedailymirror--2020-06-04--Vicky Pattison travels to Newcastle to see relatives for first time in 4 months

Vicky Pattison has finally reunited with her loved ones after not being able to see them for over four months amid the pandemic .
The former Geordie Shore star , 32 , made the 290miles long trip from Essex to Newcastle to see her sister Laura and her niece Mavie .
Sharing a snap of herself on the train en route to her sister 's pad up north , Vicky admitted that she 'll `` cry '' when she comes face-to-face with her baby niece .
She penned : `` After almost 4 months ...
I am heading back to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know I ’ m going to cry when I see my niece for the second time EVER .
`` I hope you ’ re all enjoying the new normal ... '' During the long journey , Vicky kept herself entertained by laughing around with her boyfriend Ercan Ramadan .
In one snap , she even put her feet on Ercan 's chest as she wrote : `` Annoying him is my favourite , I do n't blame him like ... my feet are gross . ''
After arriving at her hometown , Vicky @ @ @ @ @ @ @ niece before knocking on her sister 's door .
She asked her 4.6 million Instagram followers for advice on the best brands for babywear .
She wrote : `` Does anyone know of any great baby wear boutiques ?
I 'm looking for some new stuff for my 4 month old niece Mavie ?
Thankyou in advance for any suggestions ... '' The overwhelming volume of responses helped her in snapping up what she was looking for .
Vicky has n't yet shared any snaps of her overdue reunion .
Her trip to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK has eased lockdown rules after Boris Johnson said the public can enjoy day-trips in their car without a distance cap .
Announcing the ease of the lockdown , the PM said : '' We want to encourage people to take more and even unlimited amounts of outdoor exercise . ''
He added : `` You can sit in the sun in your local park , you can drive to other destinations , you can even play sports but only with members of your own household .
`` You must obey the rules @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rules we will increase the fines for the small minority who break them . ''
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Vicky Pattison travels from Essex to Newcastle to see her family
Vicky Pattison travels from Essex to Newcastle to see her family
The former Geordie Shore star, 32, made the 290miles long trip from Essex to Newcastle to see her sister Laura and her niece Mavie.
Vicky Pattison travels 290miles to Newcastle to see relatives for first time in 4 months
Vicky Pattison has finally reunited with her loved ones after not being able to see them for over four months amid the pandemic.
The former Geordie Shore star, 32, made the 290miles long trip from Essex to Newcastle to see her sister Laura and her niece Mavie.
Sharing a snap of herself on the train en route to her sister's pad up north, Vicky admitted that she'll "cry" when she comes face-to-face with her baby niece.
She penned: "After almost 4 months... I am heading back to Newcastle to see my family and just know I’m going to cry when I see my niece for the second time EVER.
"I hope you’re all enjoying the new normal..."
Image: Vicky Pattison/Instagram) Vicky Pattison/Instagram)
During the long journey, Vicky kept herself entertained by laughing around with her boyfriend Ercan Ramadan.
In one snap, she even put her feet on Ercan's chest as she wrote: "Annoying him is my favourite, I don't blame him like... my feet are gross."
After arriving at her hometown, Vicky decided to purchase some gifts for her niece before knocking on her sister's door.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
She asked her 4.6 million Instagram followers for advice on the best brands for babywear.
She wrote: "Does anyone know of any great baby wear boutiques? I'm looking for some new stuff for my 4 month old niece Mavie? Thankyou in advance for any suggestions..."
The overwhelming volume of responses helped her in snapping up what she was looking for.
Image: Vicky Pattison/Instagram) Vicky Pattison/Instagram)
Vicky hasn't yet shared any snaps of her overdue reunion.
Her trip to see her loved ones comes as the UK has eased lockdown rules after Boris Johnson said the public can enjoy day-trips in their car without a distance cap.
Announcing the ease of the lockdown, the PM said:"We want to encourage people to take more and even unlimited amounts of outdoor exercise."
Image: INSTAGRAM) INSTAGRAM)
He added: "You can sit in the sun in your local park, you can drive to other destinations, you can even play sports but only with members of your own household.
"You must obey the rules on social distancing and to enforce those rules we will increase the fines for the small minority who break them."
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thedailymirror--2020-06-04--Mikel Arteta told to sell 2 players that are 'not cut out for Arsenal'

Arsenal legend Charlie Nicholas has urged his old club to sell both Mesut Ozil and Shkodran Mustafi this summer .
The Sky Sports pundit also claimed Mustafi is `` not cut out '' to be an Arsenal player .
Both German internationals have face criticism in recent seasons for their contributions to the club , with Mustafi made a particular scapegoat for Arsenal 's defensive failings .
Meanwhile Ozil 's £350,000-per-week salary continues to be a stick to beat the midfielder with , as has caused difficulties for the club in negotiations with other players .
Nicolas said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do we get Mesut Ozil out the building with the wages he ’ s on ?
`` Will he stay and play just because he ’ s on big money ?
How do we start to get players like Shkodran Mustafi out the door when they ’ re on big money ? ''
Both Ozil and Mustafi appear to have been offered a resurgence under Mikel Arteta following his appointment , though their futures remain uncertain .
Their contracts are both due to expire next summer , and it is unlikely that Arsenal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That means both players , who cost a combined total of around £80m , will be allowed to leave for nothing .
And Nicholas feels there is a bigger problem Arsenal must address first to ensure they are not left in a similar position in future .
He added : `` We ’ ve had a problem at the top level for a long time .
And dare I say it even goes back as far as David Dein [ who left in 2008 ] not being present any more .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Then what we did is we started paying £30 million , £40m for Mustafi and defenders who in all honesty , no disrespect to them it ’ s only my opinion , are not cut out for Arsenal and have not been good enough .
`` So they ’ ve been buying wrong .
The players then realise they are not a threat to win the Premier League or we ’ re out of the Champions League .
`` So the hierarchy have got it all wrong . ''
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JENS LEHMANN EXPLAINS THE ARSENAL MISTAKE THAT SECURED THEIR OWN DOWNFALL IN 2008
JENS LEHMANN EXPLAINS THE ARSENAL MISTAKE THAT SECURED THEIR OWN DOWNFALL IN 2008
Arteta needs to offload some players to raise funds for transfers this summer, and former Arsenal midfielder Charlie Nicholas believes there are two candidates who should be first out the door
Mikel Arteta told to sell 2 players that are 'not cut out for Arsenal'
Arsenal legend Charlie Nicholas has urged his old club to sell both Mesut Ozil and Shkodran Mustafi this summer.
The Sky Sports pundit also claimed Mustafi is "not cut out" to be an Arsenal player.
Both German internationals have face criticism in recent seasons for their contributions to the club, with Mustafi made a particular scapegoat for Arsenal's defensive failings.
Meanwhile Ozil's £350,000-per-week salary continues to be a stick to beat the midfielder with, as has caused difficulties for the club in negotiations with other players.
Nicolas said: "The problems still facing Arsenal is how do we get Mesut Ozil out the building with the wages he’s on?
Image: PA) PA)
"Will he stay and play just because he’s on big money? How do we start to get players like Shkodran Mustafi out the door when they’re on big money?"
Both Ozil and Mustafi appear to have been offered a resurgence under Mikel Arteta following his appointment, though their futures remain uncertain.
Their contracts are both due to expire next summer, and it is unlikely that Arsenal will offer either player an extension.
That means both players, who cost a combined total of around £80m, will be allowed to leave for nothing.
And Nicholas feels there is a bigger problem Arsenal must address first to ensure they are not left in a similar position in future.
He added: "We’ve had a problem at the top level for a long time. And dare I say it even goes back as far as David Dein [who left in 2008] not being present any more.
"We have a problem with identifying players. Then what we did is we started paying £30 million, £40m for Mustafi and defenders who in all honesty, no disrespect to them it’s only my opinion, are not cut out for Arsenal and have not been good enough.
"So they’ve been buying wrong. The players then realise they are not a threat to win the Premier League or we’re out of the Champions League.
"So the hierarchy have got it all wrong."
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thedailymirror--2020-06-04--Best Fitbit trackers on the market in 2020

The best way to achieve your fitness goals , is to be able to properly track your progress and to monitor your vitals , ensuring you do n't push yourself too hard , or not enough .
Monitoring your progress through a range of physical activities has never been easier , with a range of fitness trackers and smartwatches available out there .
Fitness trackers are the most common pieces of wearable technology , the Fitbit is among one of the most popular models .
Whether you 're active in a multitude of sports , you 're trying to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an eye on your overall health , there 's simple and advanced option to help you .
We found some great Fitbit deals on Amazon , but we 'd also recommend you check big tech giants like Currys and John Lewis for competitive prices too .
We 've rounded up some of the best fitness watches on the market to keep you in tip-top shape .
Best Fitbit trackers on the market in 2020 The Fitbit Inspire HR has some advanced features , compared to its predecessor the Fitbit Inspire , including 24/7 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a mobile phone , as well as automatic exercise recognition for more than 15 activities .
With all-day activity tracking , if you have n't moved throughout the day or have n't gotten your daily amount of activity , you 'll bee notified when it 's time to get your body moving .
There 's also a sleep tracking feature , which will help you to establish a healthy sleeping pattern which is vital to achieving fitness and rest goals .
The Alta HR from Fitbit is probably one of the least recognised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't receive the credit it should considering it 's super sleek design and host of capabilities .
You 'll have continuous heart rate tracking , along with simplified heart rate zones for easier understanding .
The digital display will also show you your steps , calories burned and other stats , as well as automatically syncing them to your Fitbit app .
There 's a long lasting battery life which lasts up to seven days on a single charge .
A sleep tracking feature allows you to see the stages of your sleep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ light , deep and REM sleep stage , so you can better understand sleep cycle .
The Charge 4 is the newest model from the Charge range , boasting a super sleek design , combined with sheer functionality to help reaching your fitness goals a complete breeze .
The Charge 4 is water resistant , and features built-in GPS along with sleep tracking and heart rate monitoring .
One of the best features is the active zone minutes metric system , helping you to work out smarter based on your personal heart rate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more in depth look at your stages of sleep , thanks to a smart waking system , as well as a detailed analysis of your sleep based on your heart rate , time asleep and restlessness .
This health tracker and combined smartwatch makes exercise and everyday life easier .
With built-in Amazon Alexa , you 'll be able to check the weather , news , set reminders and alarms by speaking to your watch .
You 'll also have access to Spotify and Deezer on the watch to workout to your favourite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ notifications that come through on your smartphone and enjoy automatic syncing on your health stats .
There 's a 24/7 heart rate tracker , you 'll also be able to see real time statistics including calories burned immediately with the 'always n ' feature .
The rechargeable battery lasts for up to four days on a single charge , which is n't the best lifespan we 've seen - but it does have a lot more features to work with .
If you 've got little ones at home wo are keen to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fitbit Ace 2 is a great activity tracker to introduce them into healthy lifestyle habits .
With the inclusion of steps and active minutes tracking , little ones can hop , skip , run or jump their way to physical movement .
There 's a five day battery life so they can spend more time moving and less time charging .
It gives children the incentives to stay fit with virtual badges and on-screen celebrations when they reach their goals .
It 's also water resistant , so there 's no need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pool with it .
If the Fitbit 4 is out of your price range , it 's predecessor the Charge 3 is perfectly adequate , especially if you 're not looking for a fitness tracker with GPS .
The design is swimproof and water resistant up to 50 metres , it will also automatically recognise your swimming workouts .
There 's a 24/7 heart rate tracker , to help optimise your workouts and uncover health trends you can work on .
The Fitbit 3 automatically recognises other activities like running and certain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to your compatible device through your Fitbit app .
There 's also sleep tracking , along with helpful insights about each night to help you better understand the quality of sleep you 're getting .
With a large , clear digital display the Fitbit Iconic has a smartwatch feel , but with all of the useful features you 'll need from a fitness tracker .
It 's got built-in GPS to help you track your activities accurately , there 's also a personal coaching feature to keep you in the best shape , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best ot of your workout .
PurePulse technology integrated into the tracker gives you a continuous measurement of your heart rate , which can be monitored over time if you need to measure your overall health .
There 's a 4 day battery life per single charge , which is pretty impressive considering the amount of advanced features crammed in .
You 're also able to store up to 300 of your favourite songs on the device , to optimise your expereince .
Looking for more gadgets that are convenient enough to wear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worth investing in for 2020 .

If you're wanting to invest in a Fitbit to keep track of your fitness and achieve your goals, we've outlined the best Fitbits on the market now and which is best for you
The best way to achieve your fitness goals, is to be able to properly track your progress and to monitor your vitals, ensuring you don't push yourself too hard, or not enough.
Monitoring your progress through a range of physical activities has never been easier, with a range of fitness trackers and smartwatches available out there. Fitness trackers are the most common pieces of wearable technology, the Fitbit is among one of the most popular models.
Whether you're active in a multitude of sports, you're trying to get sportier or you just want to keep an eye on your overall health, there's simple and advanced option to help you.
We found some great Fitbit deals on Amazon, but we'd also recommend you check big tech giants like Currys and John Lewis for competitive prices too.
We've rounded up some of the best fitness watches on the market to keep you in tip-top shape.
Best Fitbit trackers on the market in 2020
The Fitbit Inspire HR has some advanced features, compared to its predecessor the Fitbit Inspire, including 24/7 heart rate monitoring, GPS tracking via a mobile phone, as well as automatic exercise recognition for more than 15 activities.
With all-day activity tracking, if you haven't moved throughout the day or haven't gotten your daily amount of activity, you'll bee notified when it's time to get your body moving.
There's also a sleep tracking feature, which will help you to establish a healthy sleeping pattern which is vital to achieving fitness and rest goals.
Price: £74.99, Amazon - buy here now
The Alta HR from Fitbit is probably one of the least recognised models out there and frankly, doesn't receive the credit it should considering it's super sleek design and host of capabilities.
You'll have continuous heart rate tracking, along with simplified heart rate zones for easier understanding. The digital display will also show you your steps, calories burned and other stats, as well as automatically syncing them to your Fitbit app.
There's a long lasting battery life which lasts up to seven days on a single charge. A sleep tracking feature allows you to see the stages of your sleep in a colour coded view, recognising light, deep and REM sleep stage, so you can better understand sleep cycle.
Price: £81, Amazon - buy here now
The Charge 4 is the newest model from the Charge range, boasting a super sleek design, combined with sheer functionality to help reaching your fitness goals a complete breeze.
The Charge 4 is water resistant, and features built-in GPS along with sleep tracking and heart rate monitoring. One of the best features is the active zone minutes metric system, helping you to work out smarter based on your personal heart rate zones.
You'll also get a more in depth look at your stages of sleep, thanks to a smart waking system, as well as a detailed analysis of your sleep based on your heart rate, time asleep and restlessness.
Price: £129, John Lewis - buy here now
This health tracker and combined smartwatch makes exercise and everyday life easier.
With built-in Amazon Alexa, you'll be able to check the weather, news, set reminders and alarms by speaking to your watch. You'll also have access to Spotify and Deezer on the watch to workout to your favourite songs, you can even reply to notifications that come through on your smartphone and enjoy automatic syncing on your health stats.
There's a 24/7 heart rate tracker, you'll also be able to see real time statistics including calories burned immediately with the 'always on' feature.
The rechargeable battery lasts for up to four days on a single charge, which isn't the best lifespan we've seen - but it does have a lot more features to work with.
Price: £179, Amazon - buy here now
If you've got little ones at home wo are keen to follow in your fitness footsteps, the Fitbit Ace 2 is a great activity tracker to introduce them into healthy lifestyle habits.
With the inclusion of steps and active minutes tracking, little ones can hop, skip, run or jump their way to physical movement. There's a five day battery life so they can spend more time moving and less time charging.
It gives children the incentives to stay fit with virtual badges and on-screen celebrations when they reach their goals. It's also water resistant, so there's no need to worry about them if they're in the pool with it.
Price: £60, Amazon - buy here now
If the Fitbit 4 is out of your price range, it's predecessor the Charge 3 is perfectly adequate, especially if you're not looking for a fitness tracker with GPS.
The design is swimproof and water resistant up to 50 metres, it will also automatically recognise your swimming workouts. There's a 24/7 heart rate tracker, to help optimise your workouts and uncover health trends you can work on.
The Fitbit 3 automatically recognises other activities like running and certain sports, it syncs the information straight to your compatible device through your Fitbit app.
There's also sleep tracking, along with helpful insights about each night to help you better understand the quality of sleep you're getting.
Price: £89.99, Amazon - buy here now
With a large, clear digital display the Fitbit Iconic has a smartwatch feel, but with all of the useful features you'll need from a fitness tracker.
It's got built-in GPS to help you track your activities accurately, there's also a personal coaching feature to keep you in the best shape, along with on-screen instructions to get the best ot of your workout.
PurePulse technology integrated into the tracker gives you a continuous measurement of your heart rate, which can be monitored over time if you need to measure your overall health.
There's a 4 day battery life per single charge, which is pretty impressive considering the amount of advanced features crammed in. You're also able to store up to 300 of your favourite songs on the device, to optimise your expereince.
Price: £219, Currys - buy here now
Looking for more gadgets that are convenient enough to wear? Check out the best wearable tech worth investing in for 2020.


thedailymirror--2020-06-04--Emmerdale's Danny Miller on 'daunting' return to filming for lockdown episodes

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Emmerdale actor Danny Miller has revealed how he has found returning to filming , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be back on set .
The ITV soap has filmed special lockdown episodes , with the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic .
After reducing the amount of episodes it aired per week , as filming was halted in March , ITV feared the soap would have to go off air .
But by reducing transmission again to two episodes a week and filming new lockdown content , the soap will be staying on air .
A few cast members returned recently to the studio to film the new scenes , while having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has returned as character Aaron Dingle , for a special episode with on-screen uncle Cain Dingle .
Speaking about the episode before it airs , Danny revealed it was `` daunting '' to return but that he was `` honoured '' to be asked to film one of the episodes .
While he did n't struggle with the scripts , he confessed there was n't much time for him or co-star Jeff Hordley to rehearse the scenes in the studio .
He explained : `` I often find that I work best under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ throw it all in the pot and go for it .
So this was an exciting , and yes , a slightly daunting challenge .
But the writer , Adam Sales , has been with the show since I first started , he was a runner initially and one of my favourites with that .
`` So he knows the characters and their stories as well as anyone and it really tells in the fluency and pitch of the story arc within the episode .
It is great as nothing appears forced .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and learn and that helps massively .
And we don ’ t fill empty moments with dialogue .
I enjoy scripts that are left to breathe .
And this is certainly one of those scripts .
Well done Adam ! ''
Danny added : `` We had a day 's rehearsal .
This was in the studio with the director and producer .
So we could read through and bring up any queries or issues .
`` Then Jeff and I spent an hour FaceTiming each other to run through the episode a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prepared .
`` And then straight onto shoot day .
This shows how quickly Emmerdale and ITV can turn round a gritty piece of continuing drama .
`` So this episode was quite a different process .
Because not only did we have all the usual bits to remember , lines , positions , cues etc but also making sure health and safety was included and prioritised .
Quite rightly . ''
Emmerdale airs Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays at 7pm on ITV .

Emmerdale's Aaron Dingle actor Danny Miller was one of the first soap actors in the UK who returned to filming amid the coronavirus pandemic
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Emmerdale actor Danny Miller has revealed how he has found returning to filming, as one of the first UK soap stars to be back on set.
The ITV soap has filmed special lockdown episodes, with the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic.
After reducing the amount of episodes it aired per week, as filming was halted in March, ITV feared the soap would have to go off air.
But by reducing transmission again to two episodes a week and filming new lockdown content, the soap will be staying on air.
A few cast members returned recently to the studio to film the new scenes, while having to follow strict distancing measures.
Danny has returned as character Aaron Dingle, for a special episode with on-screen uncle Cain Dingle.
Speaking about the episode before it airs, Danny revealed it was "daunting" to return but that he was "honoured" to be asked to film one of the episodes.
While he didn't struggle with the scripts, he confessed there wasn't much time for him or co-star Jeff Hordley to rehearse the scenes in the studio.
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
He explained: "I often find that I work best under pressure, when I have to just throw it all in the pot and go for it.
So this was an exciting, and yes, a slightly daunting challenge. But the writer, Adam Sales, has been with the show since I first started, he was a runner initially and one of my favourites with that.
"So he knows the characters and their stories as well as anyone and it really tells in the fluency and pitch of the story arc within the episode. It is great as nothing appears forced.
"It’s easy to read and learn and that helps massively. And we don’t fill empty moments with dialogue. I enjoy scripts that are left to breathe. And this is certainly one of those scripts. Well done Adam!"
Danny added: "We had a day's rehearsal. This was in the studio with the director and producer. So we could read through and bring up any queries or issues.
"Then Jeff and I spent an hour FaceTiming each other to run through the episode a little bit more so we were fully prepared.
"And then straight onto shoot day. This shows how quickly Emmerdale and ITV can turn round a gritty piece of continuing drama.
"So this episode was quite a different process. Because not only did we have all the usual bits to remember, lines, positions, cues etc but also making sure health and safety was included and prioritised. Quite rightly."
Emmerdale airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7pm on ITV.


thedailymirror--2020-06-04--Kate Garraway supported by fans as she prepares for first Thursday without clap

Kate Garraway has been inundated with support from fans as she prepares for her first Thursday without the clap for carers .
The Good Morning Britain star , 53 , burst into tears during last week 's event amid fears it would be the last one .
The weekly event is being wound done more than two months after Brits started taking to their doorsteps every Thursday to thank everyone working on the coronavirus frontline .
Kate has previously credited the clap with lifting her spirits while her husband Derek Drap battles the deadly bug in hospital and fans have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her first night without it .
One tweeted : `` @ kategarraway wo n't be out tonight but still thinking about your family and all other families waiting for loved ones to come home . ''
Another wrote : `` @ kategarraway please be reassured that even if the Thursday clap does not happen that many many people care for you and your family and are thinking of you .
`` I for one think about you very frequently and look to read and listen to your various updates , take care x @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Why does the clap for carers have to stop when it gives strength to so many people , and a focus for people who are n't sticking to the rules !
`` My love and prayers every day for @ kategarraway , her husband and family . ''
She has previously spoken about how much the weekly event lifted her spirits as she headed out onto the street to bang pots and pans with her two kids .
Last week , she admitted she cried during the clap when she thought about how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a post on Instagram , she wrote : `` I must admit I felt the tears come tonight to think it ’ s coming to an end while our fear for Derek goes on .
`` But even if we don ’ t clap next Thursday it won ’ t diminish my eternal thanks to all in the # nhs .
`` They are keeping Derek alive & everyone of them is fighting as hard as Derek is to give us the chance to be reunited .
`` Hope has to keep us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am having to find new ways of staying strong everyday for Darcey & Billy , as I know Derek would want me to .
`` It ’ s not easy but when I think of how hard Derek is fighting & the bravery of all in the # nhs it helps . ''
Derek , 52 , has been in hospital since late March and remains in a coma as he battles the deadly bug .

Good Morning Britain star Kate Garraway has previously credited the weekly clap for carers with lifting her spirits while her husband Derek Draper battles coronavirus in hospital
Kate Garraway supported by fans as she prepares for first Thursday without clap for carers
Kate Garraway has been inundated with support from fans as she prepares for her first Thursday without the clap for carers.
The Good Morning Britain star, 53, burst into tears during last week's event amid fears it would be the last one.
The weekly event is being wound done more than two months after Brits started taking to their doorsteps every Thursday to thank everyone working on the coronavirus frontline.
Kate has previously credited the clap with lifting her spirits while her husband Derek Drap battles the deadly bug in hospital and fans have been sending their good wishes ahead of her first night without it.
One tweeted: " @kategarraway won't be out tonight but still thinking about your family and all other families waiting for loved ones to come home."
Image: Beretta/Sims/Shutterstock) Beretta/Sims/Shutterstock)
Another wrote: " @kategarraway please be reassured that even if the Thursday clap does not happen that many many people care for you and your family and are thinking of you.
"I for one think about you very frequently and look to read and listen to your various updates, take care x."
A third added: "Why does the clap for carers have to stop when it gives strength to so many people, and a focus for people who aren't sticking to the rules!
Image: Mirrorpix) Mirrorpix)
"My love and prayers every day for @kategarraway, her husband and family ."
She has previously spoken about how much the weekly event lifted her spirits as she headed out onto the street to bang pots and pans with her two kids.
Last week, she admitted she cried during the clap when she thought about how it was the last one.
Image: kategarraway/Instagram) kategarraway/Instagram)
In a post on Instagram, she wrote: "I must admit I felt the tears come tonight to think it’s coming to an end while our fear for Derek goes on.
"But even if we don’t clap next Thursday it won’t diminish my eternal thanks to all in the #nhs.
"They are keeping Derek alive & everyone of them is fighting as hard as Derek is to give us the chance to be reunited.
"Hope has to keep us all going doesn’t it ? I am having to find new ways of staying strong everyday for Darcey & Billy , as I know Derek would want me to.
"It’s not easy but when I think of how hard Derek is fighting & the bravery of all in the #nhs it helps."
Derek, 52, has been in hospital since late March and remains in a coma as he battles the deadly bug.