thedailymirror--2020-04-01--Golden rules to working from home - from good snack choices to dressing well

Working from home for the first time ?
You ’ re not alone .
With Britain under lockdown , even celebs such as Amanda Holden and Chris Evans have been hosting radio shows from their living rooms .
I ’ ve been working from home for 18 years , so I know just how tempting it is to stay in pyjamas and watch Netflix .
But it is possible to be productive – you just need a few ground rules .
Agree with yourself what hours you ’ re going to work and stick to them .
Starting early ensures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your laptop at 3pm leads to knocking off at 4.30pm .
Treat the day as if you ’ re going to work – which means getting dressed .
I ’ m not talking about a suit , but do wear clean , smart clothes because it will lift your mood .
You need to create a designated workspace for office hours – be that in the kitchen or a corner of the living room .
Going to this space will trigger “ work mode ” in your mind and help you settle into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in bed .
Besides being really bad for your back , bed is for relaxing and you ’ ll soon find yourself watching cat videos on YouTube .
Turn off phone and email notifications when you ’ re focusing on a task .
According to a University of California Irvine study , it takes an average of 23 minutes to refocus on a task once interrupted .
Depending on your job , you probably only need to check your emails every few hours : morning , lunch , afternoon and before you shut @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s no IT department to save you .
Buy an external hard-drive for your laptop or PC .
Set it up to automatically update every hour .
Email important work to yourself as a second back-up .
Have a designated email address for this purpose .
I have two distractions at home – a small dog and a noisy partner ( who listens to the radio full-blast ) .
Both of them know when I ’ m working because I ask them to be quiet .
Incidentally , the dog takes more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you have children at home can be more challenging , so be realistic and ask for short periods with no interruptions .
According to research carried out by Harvard Medical School , the most productive way to work is to concentrate for around 52 minutes , then have a break of 17 minutes .
Set an alarm – it ’ s easy to lose track of time when you ’ re working alone .
Taking a break doesn ’ t mean going on social media or internet shopping .
It ’ s so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clicks on your favourite sites .
Instead , step away from your desk .
Do a few stretches , or sit in your garden with a cup of tea so you can top up your vitamin D. At home , you ’ re always only a few steps away from food .
Before you open that bar of chocolate ask yourself , “ How will I feel after I ’ ve eaten this ?
” Choose healthy snacks .
Treat yourself to a proper lunch hour , make something healthy and colourful .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ date ” with friends or colleagues ?
Put them on speakerphone and chat as you eat .
Social contact is important and will help combat feelings of isolation .
Step away from the TV Never eat lunch in front of the TV .
You ’ ll soon be lured into watching Loose Women and , trust me , that will only lead to Judge Rinder ( who you didn ’ t even know existed before you starting working from home ) .
It ’ s inevitable with more people working from home that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not invest in a landline ?
I use mine for interviews and coaching sessions because it ’ s clearer and more reliable than my mobile .
Look for a landline talk plan with free minutes .
When you finish at the end of the day , close your office door or clear away your workspace and unplug .
Don ’ t continue to check emails .
They will still be waiting for you in the morning – when you start bright and early , of course .

If you're one of millions of people now trying - and maybe failing - to turn your kitchen into an office for the first time, author Monica Cafferky, who has worked from home for two decades, reveals her top tips
Golden rules for working from home - from good snack choices to dressing well
Working from home for the first time? You’re not alone. With Britain under lockdown, even celebs such as Amanda Holden and Chris Evans have been hosting radio shows from their living rooms.
I’ve been working from home for 18 years, so I know just how tempting it is to stay in pyjamas and watch Netflix.
But it is possible to be productive – you just need a few ground rules.
Time keeper
Agree with yourself what hours you’re going to work and stick to them. Starting early ensures productivity. Trust me, turning on your laptop at 3pm leads to knocking off at 4.30pm.
Work smart
Treat the day as if you’re going to work – which means getting dressed. I’m not talking about a suit, but do wear clean, smart clothes because it will lift your mood.
Create a workspace
Image: Rex) Rex)
You need to create a designated workspace for office hours – be that in the kitchen or a corner of the living room. Going to this space will trigger “work mode” in your mind and help you settle into your day.
Don’t work in bed. Besides being really bad for your back, bed is for relaxing and you’ll soon find yourself watching cat videos on YouTube.
Mute the pings
Turn off phone and email notifications when you’re focusing on a task.
According to a University of California Irvine study, it takes an average of 23 minutes to refocus on a task once interrupted.
Depending on your job, you probably only need to check your emails every few hours: morning, lunch, afternoon and before you shut up shop.
Computer says no
At home, there’s no IT department to save you. Buy an external hard-drive for your laptop or PC.
Set it up to automatically update every hour. Email important work to yourself as a second back-up. Have a designated email address for this purpose.
Image: Getty Images/Cultura RF) Getty Images/Cultura RF)
Set boundaries
I have two distractions at home – a small dog and a noisy partner (who listens to the radio full-blast).
Both of them know when I’m working because I ask them to be quiet. Incidentally, the dog takes more notice.
Getting peace and quiet when you have children at home can be more challenging, so be realistic and ask for short periods with no interruptions.
Take a break
According to research carried out by Harvard Medical School, the most productive way to work is to concentrate for around 52 minutes, then have a break of 17 minutes. Set an alarm – it’s easy to lose track of time when you’re working alone.
Ban browsing
Taking a break doesn’t mean going on social media or internet shopping. It’s so easy to spend £100 in a few clicks on your favourite sites. Instead, step away from your desk.
Do a few stretches, or sit in your garden with a cup of tea so you can top up your vitamin D.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Snack right
At home, you’re always only a few steps away from food. Before you open that bar of chocolate ask yourself, “How will I feel after I’ve eaten this?” Choose healthy snacks.
Love your lunch
Treat yourself to a proper lunch hour, make something healthy and colourful.
Why not have a “virtual lunch date” with friends or colleagues? Put them on speakerphone and chat as you eat. Social contact is important and will help combat feelings of isolation.
Step away from the TV
Never eat lunch in front of the TV. You’ll soon be lured into watching Loose Women and, trust me, that will only lead to Judge Rinder (who you didn’t even know existed before you starting working from home).
Install a landline
It’s inevitable with more people working from home that the mobile networks are struggling. Why not invest in a landline?
I use mine for interviews and coaching sessions because it’s clearer and more reliable than my mobile. Look for a landline talk plan with free minutes.
Shut up shop
When you finish at the end of the day, close your office door or clear away your workspace and unplug. Don’t continue to check emails. They will still be waiting for you in the morning – when you start bright and early, of course.


thedailymirror--2020-04-01--Piers Morgan sets up emergency GMB studio at home in case he has to self-isolate

Piers Morgan has set up an emergency studio in his own home in case he is unable to make it to the Good Morning Britain set .
The GMB presenter , 55 , has taken the dramatic step to set up a camera kit in his own office in case he is forced to self-isolate .
This comes after his co-star Susanna Reid had to stay at home for two weeks after one of her sons began displaying coronavirus symptoms .
Susanna is back in the studio now and it looks like Piers is taking precautions in case he is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a picture on Instagram of the kit , it was complete with a camera , screen and , presumably autocue .
His daughter Elise , eight , sat in his chair in front of the camera as Piers checked that the self-isolation kit worked .
He wrote on Instagram : `` Elise Morgan reporting live from her father ’ s office , via the new self-isolation @ gmb camera kit ( should I need it.. ) . ''
His followers tried to have a nosy in the office as they spied what Piers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ table .
One commented with crying laughing emojis : `` Is that a toilet roll under the chair piers . ''
While another commented : `` Why does everyone have books in the background while being interviewed at home , most annoying I want to see the rest of their home . ''
Others gushed about his cute daughter , with one tweeting : `` Looks like she 'll be following in her fathers footsteps , has she got your no nonsense attitude ?
next generation of reporters beware : ) bless her @ @ @

Good Morning Britain presenter Piers, 55, has taken the dramatic step to set up a camera kit in his own office in case he is forced to self-isolate
Piers Morgan sets up emergency GMB studio at home in case he has to self-isolate
Piers Morgan has set up an emergency studio in his own home in case he is unable to make it to the Good Morning Britain set.
The GMB presenter, 55, has taken the dramatic step to set up a camera kit in his own office in case he is forced to self-isolate.
This comes after his co-star Susanna Reid had to stay at home for two weeks after one of her sons began displaying coronavirus symptoms.
Susanna is back in the studio now and it looks like Piers is taking precautions in case he is forced to do the same.
Sharing a picture on Instagram of the kit, it was complete with a camera, screen and, presumably autocue.
Image: ITV/Shutterstock) ITV/Shutterstock)
His daughter Elise, eight, sat in his chair in front of the camera as Piers checked that the self-isolation kit worked.
He wrote on Instagram: "Elise Morgan reporting live from her father’s office, via the new self-isolation @gmb camera kit (should I need it..)."
Image: piersmorgan/Instagram) piersmorgan/Instagram)
Image: ITV) ITV)
His followers tried to have a nosy in the office as they spied what Piers had on his shelves and under the table.
One commented with crying laughing emojis: "Is that a toilet roll under the chair piers."
While another commented: "Why does everyone have books in the background while being interviewed at home, most annoying I want to see the rest of their home."
Others gushed about his cute daughter, with one tweeting: "Looks like she'll be following in her fathers footsteps, has she got your no nonsense attitude? next generation of reporters beware :) bless her x."
Another commented: "She’s a little cutie x."
*Good Morning Britain airs weekdays at 6am on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-04-01--Chinese city bans dog and cat meat trade amid coronavirus outbreak

A Chinese city has banned the dog and cat meat trade amid the coronavirus crisis .
Shenzhen passed the law prohibiting the consumption and production of dog and cat flesh .
The city went further than the Government 's temporary closure of 'wet markets ' , where animals are sold , by permanently stopping the brutal trade .
The Covid-19 outbreak is believed to have started at the a 'wet market ' in Wuhan , China .
The law is set to come into effect on May 1 , the Daily Star reports .
A spokesman for the city 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as pets have established a much closer relationship with humans than all other animals , and banning the consumption of dogs and cats and other pets is a common practice in developed countries and in Hong Kong and Taiwan .
`` This ban also responds to the demand and spirit of human civilization . ''
The legislation also clarifies with species are permitted to be consumed , including pig , cattle , sheep , rabbit , and chicken .
He said : “ With Shenzhen taking the historic decision to become mainland China @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and cat meat consumption , this really could be a watershed moment in efforts to end this brutal trade that kills an estimated 10 million dogs and 4 million cats in China every year .
The majority of these companion animals are stolen from people ’ s back yards or snatched from the streets , and are spirited away on the backs of trucks to be beaten to death in slaughterhouses and restaurants across China .
`` Shenzhen is China ’ s fifth-largest city so although the dog meat trade is fairly small @ @ @ @ @ @ @ province , its true significance is that it could inspire a domino effect with other cities following suit . ''
Dr Teresa M. Telecky , vice president of the wildlife department for Humane Society International , added : “ Shenzhen is the first city in the world to take the lessons learned from this pandemic seriously and make the changes needed to avoid another pandemic .
`` People around the world are suffering the impact of this pandemic because of one thing : the wildlife trade . ''
The Huanan Seafood Market in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the epicentre of the virus ’ spread – was shut down in January after a cluster of patients came down with mystery pneumonia there .
Vendors sold a raft of animals including chickens , badgers , bamboo rats , hedgehogs , and snakes – often slaughtered in front of customers .
Researchers believe bats were the original host of the virus , and may have infected other animals sold at the market .

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Shenzhen has passed a law prohibiting the consumption and production of dog and cat flesh, with the city's government pointing to the close relationship that has developed between humans and these animals
A Chinese city has banned the dog and cat meat trade amid the coronavirus crisis.
Shenzhen passed the law prohibiting the consumption and production of dog and cat flesh.
The city went further than the Government's temporary closure of 'wet markets', where animals are sold, by permanently stopping the brutal trade.
The Covid-19 outbreak is believed to have started at the a 'wet market' in Wuhan, China.
The law is set to come into effect on May 1, the Daily Star reports.
A spokesman for the city's government said: "Dogs and cats as pets have established a much closer relationship with humans than all other animals, and banning the consumption of dogs and cats and other pets is a common practice in developed countries and in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
"This ban also responds to the demand and spirit of human civilization."
The legislation also clarifies with species are permitted to be consumed, including pig, cattle, sheep, rabbit, and chicken.
Dr Peter Li, China policy specialist for animal protection charity Humane Society International, welcomed the news.
He said: “With Shenzhen taking the historic decision to become mainland China’s first city to ban dog and cat meat consumption, this really could be a watershed moment in efforts to end this brutal trade that kills an estimated 10 million dogs and 4 million cats in China every year.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS) Image: Corbis via Getty Images) Corbis via Getty Images)
The majority of these companion animals are stolen from people’s back yards or snatched from the streets, and are spirited away on the backs of trucks to be beaten to death in slaughterhouses and restaurants across China.
"Shenzhen is China’s fifth-largest city so although the dog meat trade is fairly small there compared with the rest of the province, its true significance is that it could inspire a domino effect with other cities following suit."
Dr Teresa M. Telecky, vice president of the wildlife department for Humane Society International, added: “Shenzhen is the first city in the world to take the lessons learned from this pandemic seriously and make the changes needed to avoid another pandemic.
"People around the world are suffering the impact of this pandemic because of one thing: the wildlife trade."
The Huanan Seafood Market in Wuhan – believed by many to be the epicentre of the virus’ spread – was shut down in January after a cluster of patients came down with mystery pneumonia there.
Vendors sold a raft of animals including chickens, badgers, bamboo rats, hedgehogs, and snakes – often slaughtered in front of customers.
Researchers believe bats were the original host of the virus, and may have infected other animals sold at the market.


thedailymirror--2020-04-01--British cigarette firm develops potential coronavirus vaccine in 'breakthrough'

Lucky Strike and Benson & Hedges maker British American Tobacco ( BAT ) has become the latest firm to offer hope of a Covid-19 vaccine after revealing a breakthrough with its tobacco plant technology .
The UK-headquartered group said its US-based biotech business has been working on a potential vaccine for Covid-19 , which it believes could offer up to 3 million doses a week from June .
BAT said the vaccine is now in pre-clinical testing and has the potential to offer a safer and faster way to develop vaccines than traditional methods .
It is being developed by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) using tobacco plant technology .
BAT said if successful and with the `` right partners and support from government agencies '' it could manufacture between 1 million and 3 million doses a week .
The group is currently in talks with the US Food and Drug Administration and UK 's Department of Health and Social Care with hopes to partner with government agencies to bring the vaccine to clinical studies .
Dr David O'Reilly , director of scientific research at BAT , said : `` Vaccine development is challenging and complex work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a significant breakthrough with our tobacco plant technology platform and stand ready to work with governments and all stakeholders to help win the war against Covid-19 .
`` We fully align with the United Nations plea , for a whole-of-society approach to combat global problems . ''
The firm said KBP - bought by its US subsidiary Reynolds American Inc in 2014 - has been looking at alternative uses of tobacco plants for some time , including plant-based vaccines .
It was one of the few firms that helped develop an effective treatment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that KBP would be developing the vaccine on a not-for-profit basis .
Tobacco plant technology is thought to have advantages over traditional vaccine development methods as it can see vaccines accumulate in the plants in just six weeks , instead of months .
It is also possibly safer because tobacco plants can not host so-called pathogens that cause human disease .
And they have the potential to deliver an effective immune response in a single dose , according to BAT .
`` We are committed to contributing to the global effort to halt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' added Dr O'Reilly .

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British American Tobacco (BAT) says it could manufacture up to three million doses a week if the Covid-19 'vaccine', developed by its company Kentucky BioProcessing, gets through clinical testing
Lucky Strike and Benson & Hedges maker British American Tobacco (BAT) has become the latest firm to offer hope of a Covid-19 vaccine after revealing a breakthrough with its tobacco plant technology.
The UK-headquartered group said its US-based biotech business has been working on a potential vaccine for Covid-19, which it believes could offer up to 3 million doses a week from June.
BAT said the vaccine is now in pre-clinical testing and has the potential to offer a safer and faster way to develop vaccines than traditional methods.
It is being developed by its US firm Kentucky BioProcessing (KBP) using tobacco plant technology.
BAT said if successful and with the "right partners and support from government agencies" it could manufacture between 1 million and 3 million doses a week.
Image: Chris Lobina / Rex Features) Chris Lobina / Rex Features)
The group is currently in talks with the US Food and Drug Administration and UK's Department of Health and Social Care with hopes to partner with government agencies to bring the vaccine to clinical studies.
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Dr David O'Reilly, director of scientific research at BAT, said: "Vaccine development is challenging and complex work, but we believe we have made a significant breakthrough with our tobacco plant technology platform and stand ready to work with governments and all stakeholders to help win the war against Covid-19.
"We fully align with the United Nations plea, for a whole-of-society approach to combat global problems."
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
The firm said KBP - bought by its US subsidiary Reynolds American Inc in 2014 - has been looking at alternative uses of tobacco plants for some time, including plant-based vaccines.
It was one of the few firms that helped develop an effective treatment for Ebola in 2014.
It added that KBP would be developing the vaccine on a not-for-profit basis.
Tobacco plant technology is thought to have advantages over traditional vaccine development methods as it can see vaccines accumulate in the plants in just six weeks, instead of months.
It is also possibly safer because tobacco plants cannot host so-called pathogens that cause human disease.
And they have the potential to deliver an effective immune response in a single dose, according to BAT.
"We are committed to contributing to the global effort to halt the spread of Covid-19 using this technology," added Dr O'Reilly.


thedailymirror--2020-04-01--Alicia Keys was ‘manipulated and objectified’ by photographer when she was 19

Alicia Keys has bravely opened up about her experiences as a young woman in the music industry , shedding light on some of her most harrowing ordeals .
The American singer-songwriter recalled an incident when she was “ manipulated ” and “ objectified ” while shooting for a magazine when she was just 19 years old .
The 39-year-old said she remembers the “ shame ” she felt being told to open her shirt and pull down her jeans by a sleazy photographer .
Alicia candidly wrote about the experience , which happened in 2000 , in her new memoir @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , whose real name is Alicia Augello Cook , was preparing for the release of her first album at the time when she claims the photographer insisted to her team that he needed to take pictures of her alone .
She then writes that rather than disclosing his desire for “ a provocative image ” , the photographer “ led [ her ] into it ” .
“ When I emerge from the dressing room , there ’ s just the two of us on set , ” Alicia recalled .
“ ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ he directs while firing off a flurry of camera snaps .
My spirit is screaming that something is wrong , that this feels sleazy .
“ But my protests , lodged in the back of my throat , can ’ t make their way out .
“ ‘ Pull the top of your jeans down a bit in the front , ’ he urges .
If I say no , what doors will be closed to me ?
“ I swallow my misgivings , tuck my thumb between the denim and my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to to explain how she remembers crying “ harder than ever ” when she got home from the shoot .
“ This isn ’ t about me showing some skin , which I ’ ll do on my own terms , for my own purposes , in the coming years .
It ’ s about feeling manipulated .
It ’ s about being objectified , ” she wrote .
She didn ’ t name the photographer , or the magazine , but wrote that she wanted to throw up when she saw it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her manager ’ s appalled reaction months later when the cover was published .
“ I am beyond embarrassed , ashamed that I ’ ve sold part of myself ... Had Jeff [ her manager ] been in there , he would ’ ve voiced what I couldn ’ t at the time : Hell no .
“ Close that shirt .
Take your hand off your tit .
And you ’ re not going to yank down your jeans.
” Keys , who has two children with husband Swizz Beatz , 41 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , has bravely written about her experiences in her new book More Myself : A Journey .

Alicia Keys says she was preparing for the release of her first album when a photographer insisted to her team that he needed to take pictures of her alone
Alicia Keys was says she was 'manipulated and objectified' by photographer when she was 19
Alicia Keys has bravely opened up about her experiences as a young woman in the music industry, shedding light on some of her most harrowing ordeals.
The American singer-songwriter recalled an incident when she was “manipulated” and “objectified” while shooting for a magazine when she was just 19 years old.
The 39-year-old said she remembers the “shame” she felt being told to open her shirt and pull down her jeans by a sleazy photographer.
Alicia candidly wrote about the experience, which happened in 2000, in her new memoir.
The Empire State of Mind songstress, whose real name is Alicia Augello Cook, was preparing for the release of her first album at the time when she claims the photographer insisted to her team that he needed to take pictures of her alone.
Image: PA Wire/Press Association Images) PA Wire/Press Association Images)
She then writes that rather than disclosing his desire for “a provocative image”, the photographer “led [her] into it”.
“When I emerge from the dressing room, there’s just the two of us on set,” Alicia recalled.
“‘Open up your shirt a little,’ he directs while firing off a flurry of camera snaps. My spirit is screaming that something is wrong, that this feels sleazy.
“But my protests, lodged in the back of my throat, can’t make their way out.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“‘Pull the top of your jeans down a bit in the front,’ he urges. If I say no, what doors will be closed to me?
“I swallow my misgivings, tuck my thumb between the denim and my skin, and obey.”
Alicia went to to explain how she remembers crying “harder than ever” when she got home from the shoot.
“This isn’t about me showing some skin, which I’ll do on my own terms, for my own purposes, in the coming years. It’s about feeling manipulated. It’s about being objectified,” she wrote.
Image: Getty Images for The Recording Academy) Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
She didn’t name the photographer, or the magazine, but wrote that she wanted to throw up when she saw it on sale.
Alicia’s remembers her manager’s appalled reaction months later when the cover was published.
“I am beyond embarrassed, ashamed that I’ve sold part of myself ... Had Jeff [her manager] been in there, he would’ve voiced what I couldn’t at the time: Hell no.
“Close that shirt. Take your hand off your tit. And you’re not going to yank down your jeans.”
Keys, who has two children with husband Swizz Beatz, 41 - nine-year-old son Egypt and five-year-old Genesis, has bravely written about her experiences in her new book More Myself: A Journey.


thedailymirror--2020-04-01--Dolly Parton gives $1million to find coronavirus cure and says 'keep the faith'

Dolly Parton , 74 , has donated a whopping $ 1million dollars ( £806,900 ) to help find the cure to the coronavirus .
The country star is friends with a scientist who researches at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville , Tennessee .
She had a message of hope from fans as she announced she was making the generous donation to help the centre find a cure .
Taking to her Instagram , where she has 3.1million followers , she wrote : `` My longtime friend Dr. Naji Abumrad , who 's been involved in research at Vanderbilt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they were making some exciting advancements towards research of the coronavirus for a cure .
`` I am making a donation of $ 1million to Vanderbilt towards that research and to encourage people that can afford it to make donations .
The star also recently announced she will be virtually reading bedtime stories to children during the pandemic .
She unveiled the plans on Monday after revealing the title of her thoughtful project will be called Goodnight With Dolly .
Dolly 's Imagination Library charity has been gifting free books to children for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spending so much time at home amid global lockdowns , now is a perfect time for her to share the readings .
She will be posting the videos on Imagination Library ’ s YouTube channel .
Dolly 's program supplies one free book once a month to any child , regardless of their family 's income , from birth until they begin school .
She announced the news in a short clip on her Facebook page .
She explained the readings will run for ten weeks with the aim of offering children “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unrest.
” Explaining her decision to kickstart the book readings in a blog post , Dolly wrote : “ This is something I have been wanting to do for quite a while , but the timing never felt quite right .
“ I think it is pretty clear that now is the time to share a story and to share some love .
”

DOLLY PARTON TO READ BEDTIME STORIES FOR THOSE SELF ISOLATING
DOLLY PARTON TO READ BEDTIME STORIES FOR THOSE SELF ISOLATING
Dolly Parton is donating $1million to help find a cure for coronavirus, days after she announced she would be reading children bedtime stories
Dolly Parton donates $1million to find coronavirus cure and urges 'keep the faith'
Dolly Parton, 74, has donated a whopping $1million dollars (£806,900) to help find the cure to the coronavirus.
The country star is friends with a scientist who researches at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
She had a message of hope from fans as she announced she was making the generous donation to help the centre find a cure.
Taking to her Instagram, where she has 3.1million followers, she wrote: "My longtime friend Dr. Naji Abumrad, who's been involved in research at Vanderbilt for many years, informed me that they were making some exciting advancements towards research of the coronavirus for a cure.
Image: PA) PA)
"I am making a donation of $1million to Vanderbilt towards that research and to encourage people that can afford it to make donations.
"Keep the faith, Dolly."
The star also recently announced she will be virtually reading bedtime stories to children during the pandemic.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
She unveiled the plans on Monday after revealing the title of her thoughtful project will be called Goodnight With Dolly.
Dolly's Imagination Library charity has been gifting free books to children for years, and with the little ones spending so much time at home amid global lockdowns, now is a perfect time for her to share the readings.
She will be posting the videos on Imagination Library’s YouTube channel.
Image: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
Dolly's program supplies one free book once a month to any child, regardless of their family's income, from birth until they begin school.
She announced the news in a short clip on her Facebook page.
She explained the readings will run for ten weeks with the aim of offering children “a welcomed distraction during a time of unrest.”
Explaining her decision to kickstart the book readings in a blog post, Dolly wrote: “This is something I have been wanting to do for quite a while, but the timing never felt quite right.
“I think it is pretty clear that now is the time to share a story and to share some love.”


thedailymirror--2020-04-01--New Rick and Morty season 4 trailer as series finally returns

Rick and Morty creators have released a trailer for the second half of season 4 , weeks before the popular show is set to finally return to TV screens .
Back with yet more of Rick 's intergalactic wit , he will be joined by trusty sidekick and grandson Morty for five more episodes .
Ahead of the show 's much-anticipated return , in the trailer viewers can get a taste of what to expect from the popular duo .
`` The time for brand new Rick and Morty adventures is almost here , '' the voice over announces as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more mind-boggling storylines .
Alongside Rick straddling a giant wolf , the pair will will come face to face with countless new aliens as they venture off on a series of bizarre adventures .
At one point the hilarious duo even argue over wearing a live , wriggling squid creatures on their faces as we are introduced to ever more unusual plots .
The show will also see the return of some familiar faces including Snow Ball and Rick Sanchez 's extended family .
Sharing the news on the Adult Swim official Twitter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ luck that the show had finally announced a comeback .
Others , however , were sceptical that they released the news on April Fools Day .
`` AdultSwim better not be foolin ' .
If they are , this is one hell of a joke , but if they are n't I 'm genuinely excited for what Rick and Morty has in store , '' wrote one fan .
For fans that ca n't wait any longer , Adult Swim also dropped an anime-inspired mini-episode titled Samurai & Shogun that is now available @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brief storyline , Rick encounters another version of himself as they battle with samurai swords over Morty .
After a successful three seasons , fans were left in anticipation when just five episodes of the fourth season were released five months earlier .
The show , created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon , has received plenty of critical acclaim and has been renewed for 70 more episodes because of its success .
The show is set to return to the United States on May 3 but UK viewers will have to wait @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the characters .
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Watch the trailer for new episodes of Rick and Morty
Watch the trailer for new episodes of Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty fans were left hanging when the show producers released just one half of season 4 - but the popular space travellers are finally back
New Rick and Morty season 4 trailer as series finally returns to screens
Rick and Morty creators have released a trailer for the second half of season 4, weeks before the popular show is set to finally return to TV screens.
Back with yet more of Rick's intergalactic wit, he will be joined by trusty sidekick and grandson Morty for five more episodes.
Ahead of the show's much-anticipated return, in the trailer viewers can get a taste of what to expect from the popular duo.
"The time for brand new Rick and Morty adventures is almost here," the voice over announces as our favourite characters battle through yet even more mind-boggling storylines.
Alongside Rick straddling a giant wolf, the pair will will come face to face with countless new aliens as they venture off on a series of bizarre adventures.
At one point the hilarious duo even argue over wearing a live, wriggling squid creatures on their faces as we are introduced to ever more unusual plots.
The show will also see the return of some familiar faces including Snow Ball and Rick Sanchez's extended family.
Sharing the news on the Adult Swim official Twitter account, fans couldn't believe their luck that the show had finally announced a comeback.
Others, however, were sceptical that they released the news on April Fools Day.
"AdultSwim better not be foolin'. If they are, this is one hell of a joke, but if they aren't I'm genuinely excited for what Rick and Morty has in store," wrote one fan.
For fans that can't wait any longer, Adult Swim also dropped an anime-inspired mini-episode titled Samurai & Shogun that is now available to watch on YouTube.
Image: Adult Swim) Adult Swim)
In the brief storyline, Rick encounters another version of himself as they battle with samurai swords over Morty.
After a successful three seasons, fans were left in anticipation when just five episodes of the fourth season were released five months earlier.
The show, created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon, has received plenty of critical acclaim and has been renewed for 70 more episodes because of its success.
The show is set to return to the United States on May 3 but UK viewers will have to wait a little longer to catch up with the characters.
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thedailymirror--2020-04-02--Bruno Fernandes openly mocked on Twitter by Man Utd team-mate Diogo Dalot

Diogo Dalot seized his opportunity to mock his good friend and Manchester United team-mate Bruno Fernandes on Twitter this week .
Red Devils January signing Fernandes recently uploaded an imagine of himself to Instagram sporting a new beard , which he has grown during the coronavirus lockdown .
The picture was widely shared all over social media , with Red Devils Twitter fan account 'Utd Report ' sharing the image on their own feed .
The picture was accompanied with the caption : `` Bruno Fernandes shows off his new beard , '' and generated nearly 9,000 likes ( correct @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also generated a number of comments , including one from Man United right-back Dalot .
`` Please do n't Bruno Fernandes , '' wrote the Portuguese , alongside four laughing face emojis .
`` I think we found the new Narcos actor . ''
The 21-year-old was referencing the Netflix drama that documents the cocaine trade in Colombia in the last 1980s and features a number of characters with moustaches .
As aforementioned , Dalot and Fernandes enjoy a good relationship at United , with the Portuguese right-back helping his compatriot settle in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been giving Fernandes a lift to Manchester United 's Carrington training base , and has been snapped doing so .
Both players are currently in self-isolation due to the outbreak of the coronavirus .
Man United officially shut down their training base last month after the Premier League suspended all fixtures until at least April 30 , with players given personalised programmes to complete by themselves at home .

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The Portuguese duo share a very good friendship at Manchester United, with Diogo Dalot regularly spotted giving January signing Bruno Fernandes a lift to training
Diogo Dalot seized his opportunity to mock his good friend and Manchester United team-mate Bruno Fernandes on Twitter this week.
Red Devils January signing Fernandes recently uploaded an imagine of himself to Instagram sporting a new beard, which he has grown during the coronavirus lockdown.
The picture was widely shared all over social media, with Red Devils Twitter fan account 'Utd Report' sharing the image on their own feed.
The picture was accompanied with the caption: "Bruno Fernandes shows off his new beard," and generated nearly 9,000 likes (correct at time of reporting).
It also generated a number of comments, including one from Man United right-back Dalot.
Image: Manchester United via Getty Imag) Manchester United via Getty Imag)
"Please don't Bruno Fernandes," wrote the Portuguese, alongside four laughing face emojis. "I think we found the new Narcos actor."
The 21-year-old was referencing the Netflix drama that documents the cocaine trade in Colombia in the last 1980s and features a number of characters with moustaches.
As aforementioned, Dalot and Fernandes enjoy a good relationship at United, with the Portuguese right-back helping his compatriot settle in in the UK.
Image: Manchester United via Getty Imag) Manchester United via Getty Imag)
Dalot has even been giving Fernandes a lift to Manchester United's Carrington training base, and has been snapped doing so.
Both players are currently in self-isolation due to the outbreak of the coronavirus.
Man United officially shut down their training base last month after the Premier League suspended all fixtures until at least April 30, with players given personalised programmes to complete by themselves at home.


thedailymirror--2020-04-02--New Britain’s Got Talent: Unseen spin-off show set to launch on ITV hub

ITV are launching a a brand-new Britain ’ s Got Talent spin off - which will only air online .
The new series - named Britain ’ s Got Talent : Unseen - will be available for fans to watch on the ITV hub after the main ITV1 show 's credits roll .
BGT fans will be excited to hear that the will be made up of eight mini-episodes which will allows viewers to catch a glimpse of all the goings on that do not make it onto the main episode .
This will include unseen auditions and moments featuring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ success by starring on the much-loved talent contest .
There will also be extra content from hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly , as well as more access to judges Simon Cowell , Amanda Holden , Alesha Dixon and David Walliams .
Speaking on the announcement , Athena Witter , Director of Digital , Fremantle said : “ We have seen tremendous growth in Britain ’ s Got Talent ’ s presence across all major digital platforms and we are finding that our viewers continue to demand entertaining content .
`` It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an additional platform for audiences to enjoy the wealth of content that sits outside of the main show.
” Nigel Hall , Global Head Of TV , Syco Entertainment , also said : “ During these tough times we are determined to deliver entertainment all the family can enjoy .
`` We are confident Britain ’ s Got Talent : Unseen will be perfect for that and the ideal accompaniment to the main series.
” It comes after ITV released their first look at this year 's Britain 's Got Talent and their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ smiling !
The happy-go-lucky teaser , accompanied by Frank Sinatra 's When You 're Smiling , shows a variety of acts viewers can look forward to watching .
Among them include headless dance acts , a martial arts perfectionist and a standard creepy magic act .
Throw in a Trump impersonator , motorcyclist daredevil and a dancing Darth Vader and it looks like we 've got 2020 's show !
`` This is what the world has been waiting for , '' Simon announces , before the scene cuts to two Dachshunds leaping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to wait a while after the auditions air as the live semi-finals and final will not be airing this year .
ITV have confirmed that they will be delayed until later on in the year - presumably when everyone is no longer in lockdown over the COVID-19 outbreak .
*Britain ’ s Got Talent : Unseen will air straight after Britain ’ s Got Talent on the ITV Hub , which premieres on Saturday 11 April at 8pm .

Britain's Got Talent Returns for 2020 on Saturday, 11th April at 8pm!
Britain's Got Talent Returns for 2020 on Saturday, 11th April at 8pm!
The new series - which is named Britain’s Got Talent: Unseen - will be available for fans to watch on the ITV hub after the main show
New Britain’s Got Talent: Unseen spin-off show set to launch on ITV hub
ITV are launching a a brand-new Britain’s Got Talent spin off - which will only air online.
The new series - named Britain’s Got Talent: Unseen - will be available for fans to watch on the ITV hub after the main ITV1 show's credits roll.
BGT fans will be excited to hear that the will be made up of eight mini-episodes which will allows viewers to catch a glimpse of all the goings on that do not make it onto the main episode.
This will include unseen auditions and moments featuring talent who are hoping to become a success by starring on the much-loved talent contest.
There will also be extra content from hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, as well as more access to judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Speaking on the announcement, Athena Witter, Director of Digital, Fremantle said: “We have seen tremendous growth in Britain’s Got Talent’s presence across all major digital platforms and we are finding that our viewers continue to demand entertaining content.
"It’s thrilling to be able to announce an additional platform for audiences to enjoy the wealth of content that sits outside of the main show.”
Nigel Hall, Global Head Of TV, Syco Entertainment, also said: “During these tough times we are determined to deliver entertainment all the family can enjoy.
Image: Internet Unknown) Internet Unknown)
"We are confident Britain’s Got Talent: Unseen will be perfect for that and the ideal accompaniment to the main series.”
It comes after ITV released their first look at this year's Britain's Got Talent and their message to viewers is very clear- keep smiling!
The happy-go-lucky teaser, accompanied by Frank Sinatra's When You're Smiling, shows a variety of acts viewers can look forward to watching.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Among them include headless dance acts, a martial arts perfectionist and a standard creepy magic act.
Throw in a Trump impersonator, motorcyclist daredevil and a dancing Darth Vader and it looks like we've got 2020's show!
"This is what the world has been waiting for," Simon announces, before the scene cuts to two Dachshunds leaping over hurdles.
Sadly, viewers will have to wait a while after the auditions air as the live semi-finals and final will not be airing this year.
ITV have confirmed that they will be delayed until later on in the year - presumably when everyone is no longer in lockdown over the COVID-19 outbreak.
*Britain’s Got Talent: Unseen will air straight after Britain’s Got Talent on the ITV Hub, which premieres on Saturday 11 April at 8pm.


thedailymirror--2020-04-02--Corrie Antony Cotton's pain as teen pal with 'broken ankle' dies from cancer

Coronation Street star Antony Cotton has spoken of his heartbreak after a teenage cancer sufferer who had a 'huge impact ' on him passed away .
Inspirational Harrison Torr , 15 , died last month after being given just months to live back in April 2019 after a shock diagnosis .
Harrison thought he had broken his ankle until scans showed he can a cancerous tumour in his bone .
After having intensive chemotherapy Harrison had to learn to walk again , after an amputation below his left knee .
His positive attitude and determination won him an army of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the teenager appeared on the ITV show Love Your Garden .
In the episode selfless Harrison discussed his concerns for his family after being given the terminal diagnosis .
He said at the time : “ I was more worried about my family than myself and what they would have to come to terms with .
“ It ’ s about making the most of life , even if you have a condition or cancer , you have to live everyday like you ’ re dying .
“ That ’ s how you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remarkable outlook on life - plain to see on the show - touched the hearts of the nation and also Corrie 's Antony Cotton .
He reached out to Harri 's family and invited the youngster for a tour of the soap 's set after being `` totally blown away by Harri and his story '' .
Harri pulled a pint in the Rovers Return and met other stars from the show .
Antony tweeted about the day saying : `` Exactly two weeks later , today , I was lucky enough to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brother Josh , and Josh ’ s girlfriend Sophie , to Coronation Street .
`` It was a day I ’ ll never forget . ''
But weeks later Harri lost his brave battle with the disease leaving Antony heartbroken .
He tweeted : `` This morning I was told that Harrison “ Harri ” Torr had died .
`` I was grateful to hear the heartbreaking news from his brother Josh , and not by reading it online .
`` He was only in my life for the briefest of times , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ love goes out to Erica , Josh and Sophie x . ''
People who had seen Harri , who lived in Greatfield , with his family , on Love Your Garden replied to Antony 's tweet and paid tribute to Harri .
One person wrote : `` Bless you Harri , such a beautiful , warm and courageous young man .
`` So glad we got to see a tiny glimpse of his zest for life and cheeky smile .
`` May he truly rest in peace and shine down in his loved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Another person used two crying emojis and simply tweeted : `` That is so sad .
He was such a brilliant lad . ''
And another said : `` Ahh rest in peace Harri .
Hope your mam can still enjoy the garden and that it ’ s a great memorial to you . ''
Harri 's mum Erica had spoken previously about how proud she was of her son .
She told the Hull Daily Mail : `` I 'm exceptionally proud of Harri and he is a complete inspiration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is just fantastic and has a great family network around him .
`` We had no idea that he had cancer - he was having pain in his ankle and night sweats and a bit of weight loss , but we thought it was just through puberty and it came as a real shock to the family when we found out .
`` He loved swimming before but ca n't really go now after his leg was amputated .
He just got a prosthetic leg two weeks ago and has had to learn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a real struggle ahead of still and it is tough , but we are n't going to let the cancer win . ''
Councillor Steve Wilson , Lord Mayor of Hull , has lead tributes to Harrison , saying : “ Karl and I are deeply saddened to hear that Hari Torr has passed .
“ We met Hari last year and we were immediately moved an inspired by him .
“ Hill will still be awarded the Lord Mayor ’ s Civic Crown for being a Youth Champion .
God bless @ @ @

Inspirational Harrison Torr, 15, died last month following a shock diagnosis after the teenager thought he had broken his ankle until scans showed he had a cancerous tumour in his bone
Coronation Street star Antony Cotton has spoken of his heartbreak after a teenage cancer sufferer who had a 'huge impact' on him passed away.
Inspirational Harrison Torr, 15, died last month after being given just months to live back in April 2019 after a shock diagnosis.
Harrison thought he had broken his ankle until scans showed he can a cancerous tumour in his bone.
Image: Hull Daily Mail / MEN Media) Hull Daily Mail / MEN Media)
After having intensive chemotherapy Harrison had to learn to walk again, after an amputation below his left knee.
His positive attitude and determination won him an army of fans including celebrity gardener Alan Titchmarsh after the teenager appeared on the ITV show Love Your Garden.
In the episode selfless Harrison discussed his concerns for his family after being given the terminal diagnosis.
Image: ITV) ITV)
He said at the time: “I was more worried about my family than myself and what they would have to come to terms with.
“It’s about making the most of life, even if you have a condition or cancer, you have to live everyday like you’re dying.
“That’s how you have to live your life.”
His remarkable outlook on life - plain to see on the show - touched the hearts of the nation and also Corrie's Antony Cotton.
He reached out to Harri's family and invited the youngster for a tour of the soap's set after being "totally blown away by Harri and his story".
Harri pulled a pint in the Rovers Return and met other stars from the show.
Antony tweeted about the day saying: "Exactly two weeks later, today, I was lucky enough to welcome Harri and his mum, his brother Josh, and Josh’s girlfriend Sophie, to Coronation Street.
"It was a day I’ll never forget."
Image: Hull Daily Mail / MEN Media) Hull Daily Mail / MEN Media)
But weeks later Harri lost his brave battle with the disease leaving Antony heartbroken.
He tweeted: "This morning I was told that Harrison “Harri” Torr had died.
"I was grateful to hear the heartbreaking news from his brother Josh, and not by reading it online.
"He was only in my life for the briefest of times, but his impact was huge. My love goes out to Erica, Josh and Sophie x."
People who had seen Harri, who lived in Greatfield,with his family, on Love Your Garden replied to Antony's tweet and paid tribute to Harri.
One person wrote: "Bless you Harri, such a beautiful, warm and courageous young man.
"So glad we got to see a tiny glimpse of his zest for life and cheeky smile.
"May he truly rest in peace and shine down in his loved ones forever more. Sweet dreams Harri."
Another person used two crying emojis and simply tweeted: "That is so sad. He was such a brilliant lad."
And another said: "Ahh rest in peace Harri. Hope your mam can still enjoy the garden and that it’s a great memorial to you."
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Harri's mum Erica had spoken previously about how proud she was of her son.
She told the Hull Daily Mail: "I'm exceptionally proud of Harri and he is a complete inspiration. He is doing really well and is just fantastic and has a great family network around him.
"We had no idea that he had cancer - he was having pain in his ankle and night sweats and a bit of weight loss, but we thought it was just through puberty and it came as a real shock to the family when we found out.
"He loved swimming before but can't really go now after his leg was amputated. He just got a prosthetic leg two weeks ago and has had to learn how to walk again.
"We have a real struggle ahead of still and it is tough, but we aren't going to let the cancer win."
Councillor Steve Wilson, Lord Mayor of Hull, has lead tributes to Harrison, saying: “Karl and I are deeply saddened to hear that Hari Torr has passed.
“We met Hari last year and we were immediately moved an inspired by him.
“Hill will still be awarded the Lord Mayor’s Civic Crown for being a Youth Champion. God bless you.”


thedailymirror--2020-04-02--Amazon slash the price of Kindle e-readers by up to 30%

If you 're planning to start reading more during lockdown , then we have some good news .
Online giant Amazon has reduced the price of some of its coveted Kindle devices by up to 29 % .
The Kindle is now £49.99 - down from £69.99 , while the Kindle Paperwhite is priced from £99.99 after being slashed from £119.99 .
Available in black or white , the cheapest Kindle boasts a glare-free display and a number of special features .
It also has a built-in adjustable front light , so you can use it at any time of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Kindle Paperwhite comes in black or twilight blue and features a 6inch high resolution display .
It offers 8GB of storage to hold more of your favourite audiobooks , magazines and more .
It 's also waterproof , so you can even enjoy reading it in the bath .
And one single battery charge will last you weeks not hours , meaning you can use it as much as you want without having to worry about draining the battery .
Also reduced in the sale is the brand new Kindle Kids Edition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £74.99 .
The device is perfect for parents who want to entertain their children without the TV and comes with a colourful kid-friendly cover .
It also comes with one year of Fire for Kids Unlimited , which allows kids to explore thousands of popular titles and series like Harry Potter .
The offer was originally posted by a shopper on deals sharing site hotukdeals.com .
If you want to get your hands on a reduced Kindle e-reader , be quick as the offer wo n't be around for much longer .
Check @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that you can buy now .

The timely offer is perfect for anyone who wants to start reading while staying at home
Amazon slash the price of Kindle e-readers by up to 30%
If you're planning to start reading more during lockdown, then we have some good news.
Online giant Amazon has reduced the price of some of its coveted Kindle devices by up to 29%.
The Kindle is now £49.99 - down from £69.99, while the Kindle Paperwhite is priced from £99.99 after being slashed from £119.99.
Available in black or white, the cheapest Kindle boasts a glare-free display and a number of special features.
It also has a built-in adjustable front light, so you can use it at any time of the day both indoors and outdoors.
The Kindle Paperwhite comes in black or twilight blue and features a 6inch high resolution display.
It offers 8GB of storage to hold more of your favourite audiobooks, magazines and more. It's also waterproof, so you can even enjoy reading it in the bath.
And one single battery charge will last you weeks not hours, meaning you can use it as much as you want without having to worry about draining the battery.
Also reduced in the sale is the brand new Kindle Kids Edition - which is down from £99.99 to £74.99.
The device is perfect for parents who want to entertain their children without the TV and comes with a colourful kid-friendly cover.
It also comes with one year of Fire for Kids Unlimited, which allows kids to explore thousands of popular titles and series like Harry Potter.
The offer was originally posted by a shopper on deals sharing site hotukdeals.com.
If you want to get your hands on a reduced Kindle e-reader, be quick as the offer won't be around for much longer.
Check out our roundup of the best e-readers that you can buy now.


thedailymirror--2020-04-02--Woman charged with murder after 'walking into hospital with dead newborn'

A woman has appeared in court charged with murdering a newborn baby .
Shauna Donnelly appeared at court on Wednesday morning after police arrested her in connection with the death of Ellis Donnelly , on October 3 last year .
It is said Donnelly attended James Cook University Hospital on October 4 carrying a newborn baby .
It is thought the baby was born the day before .
The baby , named Ellis , was deceased on arrival .
Following medical examinations Donnelly has since been under investigation by police .
Officers attended the Teesville area in October last year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ child 's death .
Detectives carried out out door-to-door inquiries and witnesses said at the time that a bin at the now-closed Eston Hotel car park , off Fabian Road , was taped off .
Donnelly had previously been twice arrested and released under investigation , and was charged by Cleveland Police on Wednesday morning .
She initially appeared from custody in front of District Judge Helen Cousins at Teesside Magistrates ' Court , and in a one minute hearing , she spoke only to confirm her name and address .
That hearing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which took place an hour later via video link from Teesside Justice Centre , in front of Judge Paul Watson QC .
The 24-year-old did not enter a plea at either hearing .
In the second hearing , further details of the case were outlined although no details about how the child died were given .
Barrister Robert Mochrie , on behalf of Donnelly , described her as a vulnerable person with some learning disabilities .
Mr Mochrie said Donnelly , who has no previous offences , faced an `` extremely sensitive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ granted Donnelly bail with conditions including curfew of 4pm and 6am , adding she was already restricted by coronavirus guidelines similar to the general public .
A condition was also imposed preventing any work with children after the court heard Donnelly had done baby-sitting work .
Judge Watson said : `` The defendant attended a hospital on October 4 last year with a newborn baby , probably born a day or so before .
`` Sadly Ellis , the newborn , was found to be deceased on arrival at hospital . ''
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which took place very shortly after that Miss Donnelly has remained at large and under investigation since October last year .
`` During that time she has been living with her mother and father who will be witnesses in the case .
`` I imagine the key issues in any trial will as likely as not revolve around medical evidence . ''
Donnelly left the court in Midlesbrough and will next appear on June 10 .

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A court heard Shauna Donnelly attended James Cook University Hospital on October 4 carrying a newborn baby, Ellis, who was deceased on arrival
Woman who 'walked into hospital with dead newborn in her arms' charged with murder
A woman has appeared in court charged with murdering a newborn baby.
Shauna Donnelly appeared at court on Wednesday morning after police arrested her in connection with the death of Ellis Donnelly, on October 3 last year.
It is said Donnelly attended James Cook University Hospital on October 4 carrying a newborn baby. It is thought the baby was born the day before.
The baby, named Ellis, was deceased on arrival.
Following medical examinations Donnelly has since been under investigation by police.
Officers attended the Teesville area in October last year as part of the investigation into the child's death.
Image: Ian Cooper / Teesside Live) Ian Cooper / Teesside Live)
Detectives carried out out door-to-door inquiries and witnesses said at the time that a bin at the now-closed Eston Hotel car park, off Fabian Road, was taped off.
Donnelly had previously been twice arrested and released under investigation, and was charged by Cleveland Police on Wednesday morning.
She initially appeared from custody in front of District Judge Helen Cousins at Teesside Magistrates' Court, and in a one minute hearing, she spoke only to confirm her name and address.
That hearing was adjourned to a Crown Court appearance, which took place an hour later via video link from Teesside Justice Centre, in front of Judge Paul Watson QC.
The 24-year-old did not enter a plea at either hearing.
In the second hearing, further details of the case were outlined although no details about how the child died were given.
Barrister Robert Mochrie, on behalf of Donnelly, described her as a vulnerable person with some learning disabilities.
Image: PA Archive/PA Images) PA Archive/PA Images)
Mr Mochrie said Donnelly, who has no previous offences, faced an "extremely sensitive and delicate allegation".
Judge Watson granted Donnelly bail with conditions including curfew of 4pm and 6am, adding she was already restricted by coronavirus guidelines similar to the general public.
A condition was also imposed preventing any work with children after the court heard Donnelly had done baby-sitting work.
Judge Watson said: "The defendant attended a hospital on October 4 last year with a newborn baby, probably born a day or so before.
"Sadly Ellis, the newborn, was found to be deceased on arrival at hospital."
"During the course of the medical investigations which took place very shortly after that Miss Donnelly has remained at large and under investigation since October last year.
"During that time she has been living with her mother and father who will be witnesses in the case.
"I imagine the key issues in any trial will as likely as not revolve around medical evidence."
Donnelly left the court in Midlesbrough and will next appear on June 10.


thedailymirror--2020-04-02--Wayne Bridge wears wife Frankie's clothes in outrageous Flip The Switch video

Wayne and Frankie Bridge left fans in hysterics by swapping clothes in an epic Flip The Switch video .
The former footballer and his singer wife - who tied the knot in 2014 - took part in the online craze to break up the boredom during the coronavirus lockdown .
In the hilarious clip , Frankie starts out wearing a low-cut green shirt dress while husband Wayne dons a hoodie and orange beanie hat .
But once the light switch was flipped , Wayne 's appearance was a little different to his usual one .
The former athlete was seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a bid to look like his stunning pop star wife .
The Saturdays singer can be seen wearing her hubby 's clothes in the background as they whip out their best dance moves for the challenge .
Sharing the clip with her 1.1 million Instagram followers , she penned : `` B**** stole my look ... who wore it best ? ''
As the pair remain holed up at home amid the nationwide lockdown as a result of the pandemic , they certainly have a lot of time on their hands .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ sons Parker , six , and Carter , four .
And Frankie has always been open about the hardships they have had to overcome as a couple .
Earlier this year , the singer opened up on her battle with mental health on Loose Women .
The brunette bombshell , who was joined by husband Wayne , explained how he had supported her through dark times .
She confessed she sometimes thinks husband Wayne would have an easier life without her and she is ‘ hyper-aware ’ of noticing her children 's mental @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Frankie said : `` For Wayne , I often feel… obviously he ’ s my husband and I love him ... but sometimes I think , ‘ His life would have been easier and nicer if he hadn ’ t met someone who has mental health problems.
’ When Wayne interjected to say he was `` not perfect '' , Frankie added : `` But no , he has been amazing .
It was a massive learning curve for you , you lost a lot of weight around that time . ''
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WAYNE BRIDGE AND FRANKIE SEND FANS WILD AS THEY SWAP APPEARANCES IN VIRAL VIDEO TREND
WAYNE BRIDGE AND FRANKIE SEND FANS WILD AS THEY SWAP APPEARANCES IN VIRAL VIDEO TREND
The former footballer and his singer wife left fans in hysterics after they shared a TikTok Flip The Switch video in which they dressed up as each other
Wayne and Frankie Bridge left fans in hysterics by swapping clothes in an epic Flip The Switch video.
The former footballer and his singer wife - who tied the knot in 2014 - took part in the online craze to break up the boredom during the coronavirus lockdown.
In the hilarious clip, Frankie starts out wearing a low-cut green shirt dress while husband Wayne dons a hoodie and orange beanie hat.
But once the light switch was flipped, Wayne's appearance was a little different to his usual one.
Image: frankiebridge/Instagram) frankiebridge/Instagram)
The former athlete was seen sporting a red lip and a wig in a bid to look like his stunning pop star wife.
The Saturdays singer can be seen wearing her hubby's clothes in the background as they whip out their best dance moves for the challenge.
Sharing the clip with her 1.1 million Instagram followers, she penned: "B**** stole my look ... who wore it best?"
Image: frankiebridge/Instagram) frankiebridge/Instagram)
As the pair remain holed up at home amid the nationwide lockdown as a result of the pandemic, they certainly have a lot of time on their hands.
The pair are proud parents to their sons Parker, six, and Carter, four.
And Frankie has always been open about the hardships they have had to overcome as a couple.
Image: frankiebridge/Instagram) frankiebridge/Instagram)
Earlier this year, the singer opened up on her battle with mental health on Loose Women.
The brunette bombshell, who was joined by husband Wayne, explained how he had supported her through dark times.
She confessed she sometimes thinks husband Wayne would have an easier life without her and she is ‘hyper-aware’ of noticing her children's mental health.
Image: Mike Marsland/WireImage) Mike Marsland/WireImage)
Speaking on the show, Frankie said: "For Wayne, I often feel… obviously he’s my husband and I love him... but sometimes I think, ‘His life would have been easier and nicer if he hadn’t met someone who has mental health problems.’
When Wayne interjected to say he was "not perfect", Frankie added: "But no, he has been amazing. It was a massive learning curve for you, you lost a lot of weight around that time."
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thedailymirror--2020-04-02--Tiger King's Joe Exotic 'kills horse and feeds it to tigers' in unaired scene

Tiger King star Joe Exotic is killed a horse and fed it to his tigers in a brutal unaired scene , according to producer on the Netflix true crime series .
The hit show has trended globally on the streaming giant since its release last month .
It primarily follows the increasingly outlandish rivalry between exotic animal keeper Joe Exotic - real name Joe Maldonado-Passage - and animal rights activist Carole Baskin .
Exotic 's own treatment of his animals and his eventful romantic life with multiple boyfriends and husbands are also examined in the series .
However , speaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revealed the show did n't go far enough to show how dark Joe Exotic 's actions went .
Kirkham revealed : `` If anything the documentary does n't go far enough to show how crazy Joe is . ''
He claimed that there were certain vile acts that viewers have not seen yet .
When discussing how Joe told a woman how he would take care of her horse for her , Kirkham says he did anything but .
He described : `` He walked right up to that horse trailer , pulled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the head , then cut it up and fed it to the tigers . ''
Additionally , co-director Rebecca Chaiklin has revealed that scenes were not shown of Exotic being racist .
She told The Hollywood Reporter : `` Joe is a racist , I would say categorically .
He said things when we were filming that were very unsettling . ''
However , the scenes were cut due to them not having `` a context in the story . ''
Chaiklin added : `` I think most of it was ignorance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and I think he even evolved over the course of the time that we filmed . ''
The show has come under fire from star Carole Baskin , who also claims that the series went out of its way to show her in a bad light , despite this not being an accurate representation of the truth .
Carole wrote on her website Big Cat Rescue : `` There are not words for how disappointing it is to see that the series not only does not do any of that , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as salacious and sensational as possible to draw viewers .
`` As part of that , it has a segment devoted to suggesting , with lies and innuendos from people who are not credible , that I had a role in the disappearance of my husband Don in 1997 . ''
Meanwhile , Joe 's ex-husband Jeffrey Charles 'JC ' Hartpence is serving a prison sentence for murder .
Tiger King : Murder , Madness , and Mayhem is available now on Netflix .
What did you think of the Tiger King documentary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ below .

Hit Netflix true crime series Tiger King has become a global phenomenon and its star Joe Exotic is becoming a controversial by iconic figure
Tiger King's Joe Exotic 'kills horse and feeds it to tigers' in brutal unaired scene
Tiger King star Joe Exotic has killed a horse and fed it to his tigers in a brutal unaired scene, according to producer on the Netflix true crime series.
The hit show has trended globally on the streaming giant since its release last month.
It primarily follows the increasingly outlandish rivalry between exotic animal keeper Joe Exotic - real name Joe Maldonado-Passage - and animal rights activist Carole Baskin.
Exotic's own treatment of his animals and his eventful romantic life with multiple boyfriends and husbands are also examined in the series.
However, speaking to TMZ, producer Rick Kirkham has revealed the show didn't go far enough to show how dark Joe Exotic's actions went.
Image: JoeExoticTV/Youtube) JoeExoticTV/Youtube)
Kirkham revealed: "If anything the documentary doesn't go far enough to show how crazy Joe is."
He claimed that there were certain vile acts that viewers have not seen yet.
When discussing how Joe told a woman how he would take care of her horse for her, Kirkham says he did anything but.
He described: "He walked right up to that horse trailer, pulled out his revolver, shot the horse in the head, then cut it up and fed it to the tigers."
Additionally, co-director Rebecca Chaiklin has revealed that scenes were not shown of Exotic being racist.
Image: Splash News / SplashNews.com) Splash News / SplashNews.com)
She told The Hollywood Reporter: "Joe is a racist, I would say categorically. He said things when we were filming that were very unsettling."
However, the scenes were cut due to them not having "a context in the story."
Chaiklin added: "I think most of it was ignorance and not having a lot of exposure, and I think he even evolved over the course of the time that we filmed."
Image: NetFlix) NetFlix)
The show has come under fire from star Carole Baskin, who also claims that the series went out of its way to show her in a bad light, despite this not being an accurate representation of the truth.
Carole wrote on her website Big Cat Rescue: "There are not words for how disappointing it is to see that the series not only does not do any of that, but has had the sole goal of being as salacious and sensational as possible to draw viewers.
"As part of that, it has a segment devoted to suggesting, with lies and innuendos from people who are not credible, that I had a role in the disappearance of my husband Don in 1997."
Meanwhile, Joe's ex-husband Jeffrey Charles 'JC' Hartpence is serving a prison sentence for murder.
Tiger King: Murder, Madness, and Mayhem is available now on Netflix.
What did you think of the Tiger King documentary? Let us know in the comments below.


thedailymirror--2020-04-02--This Morning's Phillip reduces Holly to tears in heartfelt moment

Phillip Schofield moved best pal to Holly Willoughby to tears in a heartfelt moment on This Morning .
The presenting duo are continuing to work on their show in the midst of the coronavirus lockdown in the UK .
But they 're following the social-distancing rules advised by the government , meaning that they always remain at least 2 metres away from each other .
It 's a big change for the stars , who are best friends .
Following the agony aunt section with Vanessa Feltz , who presented it over videochat from her home , Holly declared she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with them .
Phillip added : `` I miss everybody not being in here .
`` Thank goodness we 've got each other .
You 're a long way away but thank goodness we 've got each other . ''
`` I know .
Oh my god , I think you 're going to make me cry , '' Holly exclaimed as she blinked her tears away and carried on with the show .
Just yesterday , she took to Instagram to pay tribute to Schofe on his birthday .
Sharing a sweet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Happy Birthday to this gorgeous man ... @ schofe love you to bits ... '' They 've been presenting This Morning with a skeleton staff , and things have n't gone as smoothly as they may have hoped .
Earlier today , chaos ensured when they tried to play game Spin To Win .
Holly said : `` So you know Spin To Win always goes wrong and every day we find a new way to go wrong . ''
The camera panned out to show the wheel hanging from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today , it 's gone for it big time . ''
Phillip explained it would n't come down , despite them `` trying very hard '' to make it .
Phillip tried to save the day by grabbing a ladder , but he was blasted by producers sitting in the gallery who shouted in his ear to stop him .
Holly said that she 'd offer to hold the ladder but that she 's not allowed to as it would mean she was standing within 2 metres of him .
`` I 'm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go up the ladder , '' Phil said .
As execs shouted in their ears to stop , Holly asked : `` What do you mean he 's not allowed to go up the ladder ?
He 's a fully grown man ! ''
Phillip shouted at the TV bosses , telling them they 're not there when he 's climbing a ladder at home .
Phil asked : `` What do you mean 'health and safety ' ?
In the world we 're living in at the moment you 're worried about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ * This Morning airs weekdays on ITV from 10am Do you have a story to sell ?
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The duo are continuing to present their ITV daytime show in the midst of the coronavirus lockdown in the UK, and things got emotional when Phillip said he was thankful he had Holly by his side
Phillip Schofield moved best pal to Holly Willoughby to tears in a heartfelt moment on This Morning.
The presenting duo are continuing to work on their show in the midst of the coronavirus lockdown in the UK.
But they're following the social-distancing rules advised by the government, meaning that they always remain at least 2 metres away from each other.
It's a big change for the stars, who are best friends.
Following the agony aunt section with Vanessa Feltz, who presented it over videochat from her home, Holly declared she was missing having her in the studio with them.
Phillip added: "I miss everybody not being in here.
Image: ITV) ITV)
"Thank goodness we've got each other. You're a long way away but thank goodness we've got each other."
"I know. Oh my god, I think you're going to make me cry," Holly exclaimed as she blinked her tears away and carried on with the show.
The pair are incredibly close.
Just yesterday, she took to Instagram to pay tribute to Schofe on his birthday.
Sharing a sweet snap of them together, she wrote: "Happy Birthday to this gorgeous man... @schofe love you to bits..."
"Thank you gorgeous xxxx," Phillip replied.
They've been presenting This Morning with a skeleton staff, and things haven't gone as smoothly as they may have hoped.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
Earlier today, chaos ensured when they tried to play game Spin To Win.
Holly said: "So you know Spin To Win always goes wrong and every day we find a new way to go wrong."
The camera panned out to show the wheel hanging from the ceiling as Holly continued: "Well today, it's gone for it big time."
Phillip explained it wouldn't come down, despite them "trying very hard" to make it.
Phillip tried to save the day by grabbing a ladder, but he was blasted by producers sitting in the gallery who shouted in his ear to stop him.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Holly said that she'd offer to hold the ladder but that she's not allowed to as it would mean she was standing within 2 metres of him.
"I'm being told I'm not allowed to go up the ladder," Phil said.
As execs shouted in their ears to stop, Holly asked: "What do you mean he's not allowed to go up the ladder? He's a fully grown man!"
Phillip shouted at the TV bosses, telling them they're not there when he's climbing a ladder at home.
Phil asked: "What do you mean 'health and safety'? In the world we're living in at the moment you're worried about me going up a ladder!"
* This Morning airs weekdays on ITV from 10am
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thedailymirror--2020-04-02--Coronavirus hospital patient writes emotional message on isolation room window

A man who was taken to hospital and put on life-support with coronavirus battled back and left a touching message for medical staff on the window of his isolation room .
Hospital staff used the one window in the door of the room where Nic Brown was being treated to give him messages by writing on the glass , which included the inspirational note 'we will get you home ' .
As Nic battled back and recovered , he used the window one last time to leave his own uplifting message after he was thankfully discharged from the medical intensive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to experience symptoms similar to the flu , his health continued to decline and he was taken to the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio , US , and placed in intensive care .
He was was put on life-support and needed a ventilator - and at one point hospital staff were forced to discuss end-of-life options with his wife .
Each day doctors and nurses wrote goals for Nic on the glass as he slowly regained his strength and began to recover from COVID-19 .
Nic , who described the people who had helped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had ever encountered , asked one nurse to help him leave his own message as he prepared to return home .
Scrawled on the glass , he said : `` This window has been the most impactful window in my life .
On days when I watched you work hard to keep me and others alive , unable to thank you for the time that you poured into me ; although I will probably never get the chance to pour that same love and support into you , I want you to know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I watched some of you have good nights and some bad nights but what was consistent every night was that you care for people .
`` Today I leave this ICU a changed person , hopefully for the better , not only because of your medical healing , God ’ s direction and guidance , but with the fact of knowing that there are such wonderful people dedicated to the care and concern of others .
God bless each of you . ''
The image was shared by the clinic on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ To our caregivers , you uplift and inspire us all . ''
It gained more than 21,000 likes as people wrote their own outpouring of gratitude to the work of those battling to help others .

Nic Brown was put on life-support in an intensive care unit with coronavirus, where staff would leave him inspirational messages on his window - and when he recovered, he left one of his own
A man who was taken to hospital and put on life-support with coronavirus battled back and left a touching message for medical staff on the window of his isolation room.
Hospital staff used the one window in the door of the room where Nic Brown was being treated to give him messages by writing on the glass, which included the inspirational note 'we will get you home'.
As Nic battled back and recovered, he used the window one last time to leave his own uplifting message after he was thankfully discharged from the medical intensive care unit.
After the 38-year-old began to experience symptoms similar to the flu, his health continued to decline and he was taken to the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, US, and placed in intensive care.
He was was put on life-support and needed a ventilator - and at one point hospital staff were forced to discuss end-of-life options with his wife.
Image: Cleveland Clinic/Instagram) Cleveland Clinic/Instagram)
Each day doctors and nurses wrote goals for Nic on the glass as he slowly regained his strength and began to recover from COVID-19.
Nic, who described the people who had helped him as the most 'selfless' he had ever encountered, asked one nurse to help him leave his own message as he prepared to return home.
Scrawled on the glass, he said: "This window has been the most impactful window in my life. On days when I watched you work hard to keep me and others alive, unable to thank you for the time that you poured into me; although I will probably never get the chance to pour that same love and support into you, I want you to know that I think you all are rockstars.
"I watched some of you have good nights and some bad nights but what was consistent every night was that you care for people.
"Today I leave this ICU a changed person, hopefully for the better, not only because of your medical healing, God’s direction and guidance, but with the fact of knowing that there are such wonderful people dedicated to the care and concern of others. God bless each of you."
The image was shared by the clinic on Instagram, with the caption: "To our caregivers, you uplift and inspire us all."
It gained more than 21,000 likes as people wrote their own outpouring of gratitude to the work of those battling to help others.


thedailymirror--2020-04-02--AA will help anyone with an NHS ID card free - even if they're not members

NHS workers who break down while driving to or from work are being offered free assistance .
The AA said its patrols will help anyone with an NHS ID card , even if they have not paid for AA cover .
The offer applies to all of the 1.5 million NHS workers in the UK , including cleaners , nurses , porters and surgeons .
AA chief executive Simon Breakwell said NHS staff are doing `` an absolutely vital job '' and `` the last thing they need to worry about right now is a breakdown '' .
He went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ numerous suggestions from our people indicating that the NHS are there for us , so we want to be there for them . ''
More health workers than normal may be tempted to drive to work during the coronavirus pandemic , due to the introduction of free parking at hospitals and concerns about overcrowded public transport .
A dedicated hotline has been set up on 0800 0725 064 which they can call if their vehicle suffers a problem while they are driving to or from work , or at home .
NHS workers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to receive a text message with contact details to obtain assistance , but they will still be able to get help if they do not sign up .
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said it is `` crucial that we put provisions in place '' so NHS workers can focus on giving life-saving treatment .
He added : `` Offering free breakdown service support will keep health workers moving and is a fantastic example of how organisations are pulling together during this crisis . ''
The AA has also partnered with the London Ambulance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its fleet of more than 500 ambulances and 70 fast-response cars on the road .
London Ambulance Service chief executive Garrett Emmerson said : `` It is vital that all our key NHS people get to and from their essential work every day .
`` It is very reassuring to know that the AA will be looking out for us should we need their breakdown assistance to help us along the way . ''

To make sure key staff are able to get where they're needed, the AA has said NHS workers can get assistance from their patrols without being charged
AA will help anyone with an NHS ID card for free - even if they're not members
NHS workers who break down while driving to or from work are being offered free assistance.
The AA said its patrols will help anyone with an NHS ID card, even if they have not paid for AA cover.
The offer applies to all of the 1.5 million NHS workers in the UK, including cleaners, nurses, porters and surgeons.
AA chief executive Simon Breakwell said NHS staff are doing "an absolutely vital job" and "the last thing they need to worry about right now is a breakdown".
He went on: "The idea came from numerous suggestions from our people indicating that the NHS are there for us, so we want to be there for them."
Image: PA) PA)
More health workers than normal may be tempted to drive to work during the coronavirus pandemic, due to the introduction of free parking at hospitals and concerns about overcrowded public transport.
A dedicated hotline has been set up on 0800 0725 064 which they can call if their vehicle suffers a problem while they are driving to or from work, or at home.
NHS workers can register online at http://www.theAA.com/nhs to receive a text message with contact details to obtain assistance, but they will still be able to get help if they do not sign up.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said it is "crucial that we put provisions in place" so NHS workers can focus on giving life-saving treatment.
He added: "Offering free breakdown service support will keep health workers moving and is a fantastic example of how organisations are pulling together during this crisis."
The AA has also partnered with the London Ambulance Service to provide technical support to keep its fleet of more than 500 ambulances and 70 fast-response cars on the road.
London Ambulance Service chief executive Garrett Emmerson said: "It is vital that all our key NHS people get to and from their essential work every day.
"It is very reassuring to know that the AA will be looking out for us should we need their breakdown assistance to help us along the way."


thedailymirror--2020-04-02--World's loneliest princess - bullied and banned from marrying or ever ruling

Many little girls dream of being a princess - but for Japan 's Princess Toshi the reality of being born royal is a very lonley existence .
Princess Toshi , also known as Princess Aiko , is the only child of Crown Prince Naruhito , who ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne to become the next emperor of Japan last year .
At 59 , it was a moment he had waited his entire life for but for his daughter , who is now 18 , it sealed her lonely fate .
Even on the day of her father 's ascencion , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ obvious .
She was not at her father 's side , neither was his wife of 27 years , Empress Masako .
Women are not allowed to behold the crowning of a Japanese emperor , which is the world 's oldest monarchy , beginning in 660BC .
This was only the beginning of the restrictions now placed on the emporer 's daughter , who is banned from marrying a commoner - or she risks losing everything , including her titles and fortune And this means Princess Toshi may never marry as she is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but there are none left in Japan .
Not only that , but the princess will never ascend to the throne herself as only men can rule .
But Princess Toshi was struggling with life as a royal even before her father became emperor .
When she was just eight years old the princess refused to go to school because she said she was the victim of bullying .
She was eventually persuaded to return to the classroom but only if her mother could go too .
It was some time before she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her own .
Princess Toshi 's parents tried to make her school days more bearable by regularly inviting her classmates to lavish gatherings at the palace .
An investigation revealed that she had suffered “ violent things ” from boys in another class .
The school , however , explained away the incident , claiming that two boys accidentally collided with her , “ which scared her ” .
In October 2016 , there were more worries about the princess when she missed nearly two months from school due to an unspecified illness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been complaining of stomach problems and dizziness , which they attributed to studying for exams as well as practising for an athletics event .
Then in December that year , when official photos were released to mark her 15th birthday , there was shock in Japan at how thin and frail she looked , leading many to speculate she was suffering from an eating disorder .
By the time her time at Gakushuin Girls ’ Senior High School , the princess was able to spend three months studying at Eton in Britain , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the last few years the princess , who loves to play the cello , has been accompanying her parents on royal duties and is said to be planning to attend university .
However , as she matures into adulthood there seems to be little for the young royal to look forward to - as several of her older female relatives have already experienced .
In 2005 , Princess Toshi ’ s aunt , Princess Sayako , married a commoner in front of just 30 people .
She had no choice but to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Imperial Palace into a regular Tokyo apartment .
She was given a dowry of just £1.3million - just a fraction of the £289million a year the royal household lives on .
To prepare her for her new life as a commoner , she had to be taught how to drive and taken to a supermarket to be taught how to shop .
And last year , Toshi ’ s cousin , Princess Ayako , also lost her title and privileges after marrying boyfriend Kei Moraya , who works for a shipping firm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the princess has been surrounded by insanely lavish wealth .
There is an army of servants ready to fulfil her every whim and money is no object to whatever she wants .
She has never had to do anything for herself and her father , the emporer , is said to be amazed at how relaxed the British royal family is .
He is said to be stunned that our Queen pours her own tea and serves her own sandwiches , something the Japanese royal family would ever do .
There are now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so women can rule and marry outside the nobility .
Princess Toshi would be able to become ruler of other monarchies , such as ours in the UK and in Holland .
In Japan there are just three heirs to the throne , Emperor Naruhito ’ s younger brother Crown Prince Akishino , 53 , his son Prince Hisahito , 12 , and the emperor ’ s uncle Prince Hitachi , 83 .
Experts have warned the royal line could completely vanish if the Imperial House Law is not revised .
In 2005 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recognition of matrilineal succession and a revision to the law to allow the imperial couple ’ s first born , regardless of gender , to ascend the throne .
But the impetus was halted with the birth of Prince Hisahito in 2006 - the was the first male member of the imperial family born in nearly 41 years .
There are also fears that banning women from marrying outside the nobility , effectively forcing them to leave the royal family if they chose to wed , means the busy schedule of official duties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Of the current 18 imperial family members including Emperor Emeritus Akihito , 85 , and Empress Emerita Michiko , 84 , who no longer perform official duties , 13 are women .
Relaxing the rules is popular in Japan , with 84 per cent of people supporting allowing women to become emporers , not least because it would keep the monarchy relevant in an ever-chaging world .
But Japan ’ s prime minister Shinzo Abe is reportedly against allowing women to rule , believing that because the throne has consistently been passed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should continue the same way .
Meanwhile , Princess Toshi is left in a royal limbo - and facing a stark , lonely future .

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Princess Toshi is the only daughter of Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito and will never ascend to the Chrysanthemum Throne to become the next emperor
World's loneliest princess - bullied and banned from marrying or ever ruling her country
Many little girls dream of being a princess - but for Japan's Princess Toshi the reality of being born royal is a very lonely existence.
Princess Toshi, also known as Princess Aiko, is the only child of Crown Prince Naruhito, who ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne to become the next emperor of Japan last year.
At 59, it was a moment he had waited his entire life for but for his daughter, who is now 18, it sealed her lonely fate.
Even on the day of her father's ascension, Prince Toshi's place had become painfully obvious. She was not at her father's side, neither was his wife of 27 years, Empress Masako.
Women are not allowed to behold the crowning of a Japanese emperor, which is the world's oldest monarchy, beginning in 660BC.
Image: The Asahi Shimbun via Getty Imag) The Asahi Shimbun via Getty Imag)
This was only the beginning of the restrictions now placed on the emperor's daughter, who is banned from marrying a commoner - or she risks losing everything, including her titles and fortune
And this means Princess Toshi may never marry as she is only permitted to marry a noblemen, but there are none left in Japan.
Not only that, but the princess will never ascend to the throne herself as only men can rule.
But Princess Toshi was struggling with life as a royal even before her father became emperor.
When she was just eight years old the princess refused to go to school because she said she was the victim of bullying.
Image: The Asahi Shimbun via Getty Imag) The Asahi Shimbun via Getty Imag)
She was eventually persuaded to return to the classroom but only if her mother could go too. It was some time before she felt confident to go to school on her own.
Princess Toshi's parents tried to make her school days more bearable by regularly inviting her classmates to lavish gatherings at the palace.
An investigation revealed that she had suffered “violent things” from boys in another class.
The school, however, explained away the incident, claiming that two boys accidentally collided with her, “which scared her”.
In October 2016, there were more worries about the princess when she missed nearly two months from school due to an unspecified illness.
Image: The Asahi Shimbun via Getty Imag) The Asahi Shimbun via Getty Imag)
Palace officials confirmed the teenager had been complaining of stomach problems and dizziness, which they attributed to studying for exams as well as practising for an athletics event.
Then in December that year, when official photos were released to mark her 15th birthday, there was shock in Japan at how thin and frail she looked, leading many to speculate she was suffering from an eating disorder.
By the time her time at Gakushuin Girls’ Senior High School, the princess was able to spend three months studying at Eton in Britain, staying in a boarding house.
And in the last few years the princess, who loves to play the cello, has been accompanying her parents on royal duties and is said to be planning to attend university.
However, as she matures into adulthood there seems to be little for the young royal to look forward to - as several of her older female relatives have already experienced.
Image: The Asahi Shimbun via Getty Imag) The Asahi Shimbun via Getty Imag)
In 2005, Princess Toshi’s aunt, Princess Sayako, married a commoner in front of just 30 people.
She had no choice but to relinquish her title and move out of the Imperial Palace into a regular Tokyo apartment.
She was given a dowry of just £1.3million - just a fraction of the £289million a year the royal household lives on.
To prepare her for her new life as a commoner, she had to be taught how to drive and taken to a supermarket to be taught how to shop.
And last year, Toshi’s cousin, Princess Ayako, also lost her title and privileges after marrying boyfriend Kei Moraya, who works for a shipping firm.
Image: The Asahi Shimbun via Getty Imag) The Asahi Shimbun via Getty Imag)
Ever since she was born, the princess has been surrounded by insanely lavish wealth. There is an army of servants ready to fulfil her every whim and money is no object to whatever she wants.
She has never had to do anything for herself and her father, the emperor, is said to be amazed at how relaxed the British royal family is.
He is said to be stunned that our Queen pours her own tea and serves her own sandwiches, something the Japanese royal family would ever do.
There are now calls to modernise the monarchy in Japan so women can rule and marry outside the nobility.
Princess Toshi would be able to become ruler of other monarchies, such as ours in the UK and in Holland.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
In Japan there are just three heirs to the throne, Emperor Naruhito’s younger brother Crown Prince Akishino, 53, his son Prince Hisahito, 12, and the emperor’s uncle Prince Hitachi, 83.
Experts have warned the royal line could completely vanish if the Imperial House Law is not revised.
In 2005, an expert panel called for a recognition of matrilineal succession and a revision to the law to allow the imperial couple’s first born, regardless of gender, to ascend the throne.
But the impetus was halted with the birth of Prince Hisahito in 2006 - the was the first male member of the imperial family born in nearly 41 years.
There are also fears that banning women from marrying outside the nobility, effectively forcing them to leave the royal family if they chose to wed, means the busy schedule of official duties is falling onto fewer and fewer people.
Of the current 18 imperial family members including Emperor Emeritus Akihito, 85, and Empress Emerita Michiko, 84, who no longer perform official duties, 13 are women.
Relaxing the rules is popular in Japan, with 84 per cent of people supporting allowing women to become emporers, not least because it would keep the monarchy relevant in an ever-changing world.
But Japan’s prime minister Shinzo Abe is reportedly against allowing women to rule, believing that because the throne has consistently been passed down through the male line, it should continue the same way.
Meanwhile, Princess Toshi is left in a royal limbo - and facing a stark, lonely future.